REDUCED. Gorgeous Cameo Vintage Hand Carved Large Carnelian Cameo, Diana, Artemis, Crescent Moon, Embellished w/ Chocolate Bronze Pearls & Seed Beads.
I purchased this beauty loose after somebody sold off the gold. I made her a fitting setting. The is a museum quality large carving of Diana. highly detailed & exceptional.
She is surrounded with dyed fresh water cultured potato fresh water pearls. They have a wide range hue of color from light beige to dark bronze. She is outlined in a peyote stitch of seed beads mud brick, burgundy, gold & bronze. Back is covered with felt & gold satin with a hole for the light to shine through. Cameo can be worn as a pendant or brooch.
Per Wikipedia Diana " n Roman mythology, Diana (lt. "heavenly" or "divine") was the goddess of the hunt, the moon and birthing, being associated with wild animals and woodland, and having the power to talk to and control animals. Diana was worshipped in ancient Roman religion and is revered in Roman Neopaganism and Stregheria. Dianic Wicca, a largely feminist form of the practice, is named for her."
     Pendant brooch measures a LARGE 3 " x 2 " .
Brass, bronze, copper & gold tone with Gold & silver Highlights. Very Sweet Victorian style Pendant or brooch, wear either way. AND this Pendant makes a beautiful statement wall hanging when not being worn.
I have some beautiful faux pearls. If you would like to see it offered with a pearl necklace. Just email me.

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