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Adam and Eve Cameo: late 16th c.; Mount: early 18th c.
Sardonyx: pale brown on white; open silver-gilt mount with openwork frame set with rose-cut diamonds in silver, Burmese rubies, emeralds (with colourless glass, green paste and almandine garnet replacements) in closed foliate settings, suspension loop and ring above and an associated silver filigree rose set with stones suspended below | 4.4 x 4.7 cm (with fittings) | RCIN 65244
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Cameo depicting a scene representing the Fall: the Tree of Knowledge with the serpent is in the centre. In front stand the naked figures of Adam and Eve. Eve is giving the apple to Adam; a pair of mating dogs is between them and they are flanked by further animals and two trees.
Text adapted from Ancient and Modern Gems and Jewels in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London, 2008
Provenance
First recorded in the Royal Collection in 1872
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Sardonyx: pale brown on white; open silver-gilt mount with openwork frame set with rose-cut diamonds in silver, Burmese rubies, emeralds (with colourless glass, green paste and almandine garnet replacements) in closed foliate settings, suspension loop and ring above and an associated silver filigree rose set with stones suspended below
Measurements
4.4 x 4.7 cm (with fittings)
2.6 x 3.1 cm (cameo)
Place of Production
Italy
