Glowing Portrait - Vintage Victorian Revival Signed 'CELEBRITY N.Y.' Gold Plated Glass Cameo Crystal Rhinestone Ornate Pendant/Brooch & Chain (VP295)

Glowing Portrait - Vintage Victorian Revival Signed 'CELEBRITY N.Y.' Gold Plated Glass Cameo Crystal Rhinestone Pendant/Brooch & Chain. This gorgeous pendant brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal, and signed CELEBRITY N.Y. The pendant features one oval glass cameo, 9 round cut faceted crystal rhinestones, vintage era Victorian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. This wonderful pendant can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. The pendant/brooch showcases a beautiful glass cameo in colours of an amber background, and an elegant portrait of a lady in blue, and purple. The cameo is expertly set by sculpted and substantial prongs, which securely hold the cameo in place. The cameo features an exquisite filigree surround, adorned by glowing hand-set amber crystals. The pendant features a substantial bale, so it can be worn on a chain, or alternatively it can be worn as a brooch. The brooch has a pin, and a secure rotary locking mechanism, which is in perfect working order. The chain is a rope design, which features a secure spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This vintage era beauty is in the Victorian Revival style, it is immaculate, and wonderful to wear as a pendant or a brooch. 

History:  About Celebrity NY ( 1950-1971)- Celebrity made finer costume jewelry from the 1950s through the 1970s in New York City. 

The ancient Sumerians created the first cameos, often used as seals. The ancient Greeks also used cameos as currency, and many of these pieces have been found in archaeological excavations. Cameos continued to be popular during the Roman Empire and were often used as signet rings.

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.

Measurements: Pendant/Brooch 55.50 mm x 41.50 mm      Chain: 25 3/4" 

Stone Size: Cameo 40.00 mm x 30.00 mm    Crystal Rhinestones 4.50 mm each 

Weight: 27.90 grams 

Condition: Excellent           Note: Pristine 

Origin: America, NY 

Date: Circa 1950