Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold Lava Cameo Brooch and Earrings circa 1875

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Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold Lava Cameo Brooch and Earrings circa 1875
Details & Condition: Authentic Victorian Etruscan Revival Period Lava Cameo and Gold Brooch with a classically inspired portrait of a maiden with grape leaves and clusters in her hair. The gold frame has Etruscan style rope and beaded decoration. The frame x-ray tests as 14k on the back but appears to have a 21K gold flash on the surface to duplicate the original finish and color of 5th Century and earlier jewelry produced by the ancient Etruscan craftsmen. The brooch has matching earrings that have had the original wires removed and then retro fitted with gold filled earring wires.
Maker/Origin: unknown
Markings: none
Metal Purity: The frame x-ray tests as 14k on the back but appears to have a 21K gold flash on the surface - Earring wires are replacements and they are gold filled (as per xray)
Stones: carved lava cameos
Size: The brooch measues 42mm wide x 52 mm long and earrings measure 20mm x 24mm
Measurements: Pendant measures approx. 2-1/8 x 1-5/8 inches
Weight: 35.8 grams
Pre-owned and in good usable condition, may need cleaning.
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