{"product_id":"rare-victorian-vulcanite-athena-tear-drop-cameo-pendant","title":"Rare Victorian Vulcanite Athena Tear Drop Cameo Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare and striking late-Victorian (circa 1860s-1880s) mourning pendant, masterfully crafted from deep black Vulcanite. During the 19th century, as the demand for natural Whitby Jet far exceeded its supply and cost, Vulcanite emerged as a highly sophisticated and durable alternative, allowing for the intricate, high-relief carvings seen in this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant features a beautifully detailed oval cameo of the goddess Athena (Minerva), depicted in profile wearing her traditional armored helmet. The precision of the carving in her flowing hair and helmet exemplifies the artistic heights achieved with Vulcanite during the Victorian era. Set within a bold, smooth tear-drop frame, this piece is a testament to the era's technical innovation and symbolic depth. Designed with an integrated triangular open bail, this pendant offers remarkable versatility. It can be paired with a poetic black lace ribbon for a dramatic choker look, or effortlessly switched to a leather cord or an antique gold chain to suit a more modern aesthetic. This powerful and elegant pendant remains a significant acquisition for collectors of Victorian symbolist and mourning jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Details]\u003cbr\u003e• Era: Late Victorian c. 1860s-1880s\u003cbr\u003e• Style: Mourning Jewelry \/ Neo-Classical Cameo\u003cbr\u003e• Materials: Vulcanite\u003cbr\u003e• Subject: Athena \/ Minerva (High Relief Profile)\u003cbr\u003e• Design Features: High-relief cameo within a tear-drop Vulcanite frame with a large open bail\u003cbr\u003e• Measurements: Approx. 2.25 inches (L) x 1.5 inches (W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Condition Report]\u003cbr\u003e• Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE GILZO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52110233829677,"sku":null,"price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/6887\/3261\/files\/KakaoTalk_20260529_141149689_08.jpg?v=1780557959","url":"https:\/\/lumie-9571.myshopify.com\/products\/rare-victorian-vulcanite-athena-tear-drop-cameo-pendant","provider":"THE GILZO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}