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Victorian Goddess - Victorian 9K Rose Gold Classical Cameo Goddess Wedgwood Pendant.  This lovely pendant is crafted from 9K rose gold, hallmarked 9ct, and marked WEDGWOOD on the back of the cameo.  Featuring a genuine Wedgwood cameo, Victorian styling, and quality gold-work.  The expertly bezel set cameo showcases a beautiful fine white goddess playing a harp. The Classical goddess is wearing a graceful sheer dress, with her hair pulled up elegantly, and leaning against a pillar. This would most likely be designed from a goddess of Rome or Greece.   The dramatic black and white cameo is set in a frame of rose gold and suspended by chains (a characteristic of antique jewelry) with a loop and rose gold chain, which gives the appearance of a necklace.  The elongated octagon shaped pendant is elegant, however the simplicity of the piece allows for casual or formal wear.  The chain is a belcher antique style crafted in 14K rose gold filled., a perfect match for the precious pendant. The Victorian era pendant looks stunning when worn, truly a piece to be treasured for many years to come. 

Note:  In the British history of the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on the 22nd of January 1901. 

Wedgwood Jasper jewelry has many colours, styles and designs. Colours vary from pale blue to the darker portland, lemon, terracotta, green , black and the earlier mixed colours from the Georgian period. 

Josiah Wedgwood joined Thomas Whiedon of Fenton in 1753. A well known and well respected potter of the day.  On the 1st of May in 1759 he started working on his own and began Wedgwood potter. Classical subjects are seen on jewelry items and repeated over the decades.  Wedgwood gems were set into 18K, 9K and sterling silver.  This particular example is set in 9K British gold, and is highly collectible for its beauty and antiquity. Georgian Wedgwood jewelry is not often seen, therefore a great investment piece to be cherished for many years to come. 

Measurements: Pendant (Including attached chains and original loop) ) 44mm x 18mm      Chain 18" 

Stone Size: Wedgwood Cameo Gemstone  25 mm x 18 mm 

Weight: 5.30 grams  

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: England 

Date: Circa 1880 

Insurance Replacement Value  $700