Dusty Rose & Ivory - Vintage Victorian Revival Signed Sarah Coventry Gold Plated Floral Cameo Pendant & Chain (VP275)

Dusty Rose & Ivory - Vintage Victorian Revival Signed Sarah Coventry Gold Plated Floral Cameo Pendant & Chain (VP275)

$195.00

Dusty Rose & Ivory - Vintage Victorian Revival Signed Sarah Coventry Gold Plated Cameo Pendant & Chain. This pretty pendant is crafted from gold plated metal, signed Sara Coventry Canada. The pendant features a resin cameo, Vintage Victorian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. This pendant is comprised of a beautiful dusty rose and ivory floral cameo, which is framed in an ornate setting. The chain is a substantial rope design, which is original to the piece. The chain features a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This vintage pendant looks beautiful when worn, and is in wonderful vintage condition.

History: It is known that cameos have existed since Sumerian period (c. 3100 BC) to the decline of Roman civilization, the Renaissance, and the Neoclassical period in the 18th century. In contrast to the intaglios, which were used as seals.

Cameos are usually made of gemstones such as agate, onyx, or sardonyx, with two layers of contrasting colours with figures carved into one of the layers and projected over the other. Creating a multi-dimensional artwork. Cameos can also be made out of shell, coral, stone lava, glass, or resin.

The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.

Each piece of jewelry has identifying marks, which varied over the years. Sarah Coventry jewelry bore the following identifying marks: "Coventry" - First use 1949. "Sarah Coventry" - First use 1949.

Sarah Coventry jewellery was named after the granddaughter of Lyman K. Stuart, the founder of the company. Established in 1949, it is recognised as the oldest direct selling jewellery company in the world. They did not design their own jewellery but used other manufacturers to produce their jewellery.

You'll find pieces made from both silvertone and gold-colored metals, often set with large faux pearls and other gemstone simulants. Sarah Coventry jewelry was most popular during the 1950s and 1960s and continued to be offered at home parties for a few years after the company's 1981 bankruptcy.

Measurements: Pendant 57.00 mm x 34.00 mm Chain: 16"

Stone Size: Cameo (Resin) 39.50 mm x 30.00 mm

Weight: 29.30 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Canada

Date: Circa 1960