Charming English Hallmark Cameo Pin Brooch in 9ct yellow gold

A charming vintage 9ct yellow gold bar brooch featuring a pretty Cameo in the centre. Cameos are classic beauties, they are miniature works of art and make timeless gifts for all occasions.

The brooch has been Designed & Made in England. On the outer rim of the cameo setting there is a Full Hallmark which includes 375 and the unique symbols of the Assay Office where the fine metal content of the ring was tested and verified. Their mark on the ring is your independent assurance that this ring is made of Solid 9ct Gold. The Assay Office has been testing and marking precious metal articles since the 14th Century.

Cameos are known to have been around since ancient times, but the modern tradition began around the fifteenth or sixteenth century and was made popular by Queen Victoria [1837-1901]. Cameos carved from shell are still the most popular type of cameo sold today. Picture an antique Cameo and the first image that pops into your mind is an elegant woman's profile carved out of white shell against a coral background, and being one of the most treasured sculpted images this fascinating

Brooch will make a sentimental keepsake and a work of art.

Metal: 9ct yellow gold

Stamp: British Hallmarks

              WJP (maker mark)

              Crown 375 (for 9ct gold)

              Anchor (for Birmingham)

             Letter P (for 1980)

Cameo: Genuine Italian Shell Cameo

               1 piece of 10x8mm Oval

Length: 1.2cm

Width: 5.3cm

This brooch will be delivered to you in a presentation box.

All gemstones are natural gemstones and not synthetic stones.