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Vintage Mid-Century 14k Gold & Diamond Classical Profile Pendant

Sale price$3,600.00

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Details: This charming and beautifully rendered profile of a young man evokes the classic Greco-Roman sculpture of bygone eras. The three-dimensional portrait floats on an 18k background wearing a crown of European-cut diamonds in his hair. The soft burnished gold adds depth and texture. There is a lovely double row of twisted gold detail around the portrait and the backside is clean, perfect for engraved message.

Throughout history a predilection for portraits existed, especially pre-photography.  Often subjects were based on real people but lightly enhanced to look more god or goddess like with flowing hair and more desirable bone structure. This was particularly true in Hellenistic and Roman times but flourished during the Renaissance era and expanded into the 19th century. In the last few years the demand for cameos, on red carpets and in fashion magazines, show that antique and vintage portrait admiration is coming to a new peak.

Measurements: 1.4" drop from the bale, .8" wide. weighs 8.9g

Origin: American, c. 1960 - 1980

 

Vintage Mid-Century 14k Gold & Diamond Classical Profile Pendant
Vintage Mid-Century 14k Gold & Diamond Classical Profile Pendant Sale price$3,600.00