Necklaces^The Met Store European Cameo Charm Necklace
$120.00
Unique art jewelry inspired by The Met collection.Details18K gold plateCultured freshwater pearlsCubic zirconiaRose quar…
Unique art jewelry inspired by The Met collection.
- 18K gold plate
- Cultured freshwater pearls
- Cubic zirconia
- Rose quartz
- Agate
- Glass
- Lobster-claw closure
- Chain: 15”L with 2 1/2” extender
- Drop: 2 1/2”L
- Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth
This striking necklace celebrates the “Marlborough Gem,” a 19th-century adornment in The Met’s European Sculpture and Decorative Arts holdings. So named for reputedly belonging to a collection formed by the fourth duke of Marlborough, the original ornament features a central cameo based on a Roman type in which the subject glances over her shoulder. She’s framed by an assortment of smaller cameos—added by a subsequent owner—a few of which may claim classical origins. The Museum’s ensemble illustrates the age-old practice of incorporating cameos to build pieces of greater complexity.
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