Antique Victorian Pair of Matching Natural Mediterranean Red Coral Oval Cameos

Antique Victorian Pair of Matching Natural Mediterranean Red Coral Oval Cameos ​This exceptional matching pair of loose antique Mediterranean red coral cameos showcases beautifully detailed, hand-carved classical left-facing female profiles. Carved from genuine, untreated precious coral, they display a rich, vibrant salmon-red to deep orange-red color tone with a smooth, glossy polish across the high-relief figures. The flat backs show the subtle natural graining and faint growth lines characteristic of authentic marine coral. Measures by about 11.1 mm, by 7.9 by 4.8. ​ ​Dating to the late Victorian or early Edwardian era (circa 1880–1910), these mini cameos were traditionally hand-sculpted by master Italian carvers in Torre del Greco, the historic capital of coral carving. Finding an authentic, tightly matched pair in both size and subject matter is highly desirable for jewelry restoration and creation. They feature classic Greco-Roman styling with softly flowing hair and draped tunics, expertly proportioned with uniform thicknesses. Ready to be bezel-set or wire-wrapped, they are ideal for creating a custom pair of antique-style drop earrings, cufflinks, or double-accented rings.