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Victorian 9ct gold pendant. Unmarked.
An antique lava cameo in a gold mount, carved in soft grey stone with the profile of a classical figure in a hooded headdress and laurel, a subject very much in the style of the Dante portraits so loved by Grand Tour travellers. Lava cameos were carved from the volcanic stone around Mount Vesuvius and sold as souvenirs of a trip to Italy. Lava is softer than shell, which allows carvers to work in high relief with lots of depth. The oval is framed in a simple gold bezel with a gold bail. A special bit of 19th century travel history to wear.



Over sixty years of British sentiment, from Mizpah brooches and swallows to mourning jewellery in Whitby jet.
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We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.

Victorian 9ct gold pendant. Unmarked.
An antique lava cameo in a gold mount, carved in soft grey stone with the profile of a classical figure in a hooded headdress and laurel, a subject very much in the style of the Dante portraits so loved by Grand Tour travellers. Lava cameos were carved from the volcanic stone around Mount Vesuvius and sold as souvenirs of a trip to Italy. Lava is softer than shell, which allows carvers to work in high relief with lots of depth. The oval is framed in a simple gold bezel with a gold bail. A special bit of 19th century travel history to wear.






Over sixty years of British sentiment, from Mizpah brooches and swallows to mourning jewellery in Whitby jet.
Read the Victorian guide →
We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
Pieces like this one