9ct Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Och, I absolutely love cameo jewellery — and this brooch-slash-pendant is pure perfection.

It was the very first cameo I ever purchased and one of the first pieces I ever won at auction. I still remember the thrill so clearly: I wanted it desperately, I found it unbelievably beautiful, the price kept climbing… but I simply refused to let go. I’ve come a long way since then — I’ve learned (mostly!) how to walk away. Mostly…

Cameos are endlessly charming. You’ll find them in all sorts of conditions, but it’s always the portrait that makes the magic. And this woman… she is stunning. I adore her energy, her hair, her delicate facial features, the tiny flower tucked into the composition. She is, to this day, one of the sweetest and most beautiful cameo portraits I’ve seen.

The gold detailing frames her perfectly, adding to her romantic, timeless vibe. And the best part? She can be worn as both a brooch and a pendant. A true win-win.

She is crafted from 9ct yellow gold (yes — she), fully hallmarked, and weighs 6.63g.

And just as I’ve learned to let go at auctions when the price climbs too high, I’m now learning to say goodbye to some of the pieces I adore — the ones that deserve to be worn and to continue their story.

I don’t want to see her tucked away in a drawer.
I want to see her being proudly worn, cherished, and brought back to life.