Antique 10K Gold Chalcedony & Agate Cameo Mourning Brooch – Victorian Hardstone Floral Brooch

This elegant antique mourning brooch features a finely carved hardstone cameo depicting a forget-me-not flower, one of the most symbolic floral motifs of the Victorian era.

The white agate flower and leaves are carved in relief against a deep black agate background, creating a striking contrast that highlights the craftsmanship of the carving. The cameo rests on a softly glowing oval chalcedony panel, whose translucent surface gives the brooch a luminous quality.

The stones are set within an ornate 10K gold frame with scrolling details and decorative flourishes typical of mid-Victorian jewelry.

Forget-me-nots were widely used in sentimental and mourning jewelry to symbolize remembrance, enduring love, and memory. The combination of the floral cameo and the chalcedony plaque creates a refined and meaningful design that reflects the emotional symbolism often expressed in Victorian jewelry.

This brooch retains its original pin stem and clasp and makes a beautiful wearable example of antique hardstone jewelry.

DETAILS

Metal: Solid 10K tested with a gold fill chain included

Stone: Carnelian Cameo portrait of a woman

Stone size: Approx. 28.51 mm x 39.27 mm

Brooch size: Approx. 45.12 mm x 56.24 mm

Total weight: Approx. 16.46g

Era: Victorian, circa 1860–1880

Condition: Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age

Sustainable Elegance

Choosing antique jewelry means embracing sustainable luxury, preserving history while reducing the need for newly mined materials. This necklace/pendent is a wearable piece of art, perfect for lovers of history, culture, and bold statement jewelry.

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