Featured victorian glass? intaglio brooch

well i got about 50 (hmmmm which to choose)

odd thing is it doesn't glow from the front with light (only from back)

the orange colouring is interesting for carnelian but maybe thats just the torch light effect

odd seeing it transition from black to orange

pic 5 does indeed look carved etc out

no bubbles i can see..........not sure still ....but wager glass

 

new laptops got copilot so been having enough fun with that today (inseparable)

this is what he thinks

This brooch appears to be a cameo-style piece, centered around a carved intaglio gemstone—likely carnelian or sard, given its translucent orange-red hue. The engraved profile of a classical figure suggests Greco-Roman influence, possibly depicting a deity, philosopher, or noble. Cameos like this were popular in Ancient Rome, revived during the Renaissance, and again in the 19th century, especially during the Victorian era.
Key Features:
Central Gemstone:
• Likely carnelian or sard, both varieties of chalcedony.
• Engraved with a classical profile—possibly a Roman emperor or mythological figure.
• Intaglio style (engraved into the surface), often used for seals or signet rings.
Surrounding Stones:
• Clear, round stones—possibly diamonds or paste (glass imitations).
• Set in a metallic frame, which could be silver, gold, or gilded metal.
️ Craftsmanship & Symbolism:
• The intaglio carving suggests it may have once served as a seal, symbolizing identity or authority.
• The classical motif evokes themes of wisdom, legacy, and cultural refinement.

 

sard ????

 

Sard is a translucent, brown to reddish-brown chalcedony gemstone related to carnelian and onyx. Historically, it was used for decorative purposes and signet rings due to its attractive color and was often combined with white chalcedony to form sardonyx, a stone valued since ancient times for its contrast of bands. The name comes from the ancient Greek city of Sardis or the Persian word for reddish-yellow.

 

Google said that

 

well thank you sir and thank you Mr googles (and mr co pilot)

been having mad fun with the audio expressions

niece and nephew love you tube, so while their watching i might be watching a certain made up variety that they can't see (won't have video) (won't know that)

you can make up anything and it just carries on and elaborates what you've written

o the fun ill have with that

niece has her first famous crush so thats gonna need attention

 

thinking about it now (Ai).........why can't we all just get along

 

her dad (older brother) is mad protective etc when it comes to that kind of thing...so guess what i bought him for his birthday..............full size as well

she was FFFFing tickled pink...... him on the other hand............

 

Now I feel totally ignorant. Who or what is that, and why on Earth would he be caught dead in Grandma threads?

 

hair on head is of secondary concern...........it was/is the eyebrows that i quietly asked her.............can we have a talk about the eyebrows ? (sarcastically)

daggers !! but with a knowing smile

 

she was FFFFing tickled pink.

boy, have I got a thread for you !

 

i ordered a life size danny de vito....but when it came it was TINY.............so it went straight back..........i was furious

 

The real Danny is all of five foot not much.

 

i was gonna use warwick (of course) but co pilot says nope charlie,,,,politically incorrect

.........use danny de vito (fair game)

 

had an idea with the co pilot thing and ze ring i'm taking it to the doctors on friday to have it looked at but can see what copi has to say first (out of interest)

maybe an experiment if you will.............. Ai vs jeweller (rocky music)

 

Warwick would be right in there pitching, if he's up to it now. A quick google told me his wife died in 2024.

 

(don't want this to sound terribly) but think he's found his feet again in that respect

now......warwick pitching.......hmmmm............shortstop maybe ?

 

I'd be thinking more basketball guard. A small dude who can scoot can pick the tall guys' pockets of everything but lint.