What's it worth? Appraisal for solid gold brooch

Hello A W,
 
This brooch has been in my family for years & years. I believe it to be from the 1860-1880 era. Have had a jeweler  to tell me that it was gold and the 3 pearls are real, but he would not attempt to appraise.
 
The cameo looks to be a robed man/priest with a harp and its color is light blue. It is 3’ long, 1.25” wide. Tips are present on all dangles. The piece is in as near perfect condition as it could be.
 
If you need any more info, let me know.
 
Thank you,
 
Kay

AW: This is a neo-classic Victorian gold brooch. It’s not flimsy by any stretch of the imagination. I’m on board with the age you’ve given me, and the fact that it’s real gold. It’s most likely 18kt and I’m basing my appraisal on that.

However, because it’s possible that this is another kt, I’d offer to re-appraise if you find out any different. The cameo is likely a woman lute player in a Greek robes, a very popular theme in neo-classic porcelain.  Wedgewood did many of those, however your’s does not appear in any way to be a Wedgewood medallion.

I did not ask the weight because I didn’t want to let the high value of scrap gold influence my appraisal in this case. I can guestimate the weight we’ll enough from the dimensions you’ve given and think the piece is far beyond melt value. However, I am requesting that you send me the weight in an email in case there’s a huge discrepancy in my weight guestimate.

addendum: Kay sent an email stating this weighs 6 standard ounces in whick case I’ve reassessed.

Circa late 1800s

Retail: $3,500-$4,000

Wholesale: $2,500 or scrap gold value whichever is higher.

Keywords: Gold, victorian brooch, cameo, neo-classic, antique gold,