Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Large 14k Yellow Gold Carved Classical Cameo of a Young Woman Pin Brooch Pendant
Regular price
$568.80
Presented is a nice large carved shell cameo in a 14K gold frame. The cameo is
nicely carved with an elegant young woman in classical attire. The cameo is
bezel set in a 14K gold frame with both a pin stem and a retractable bale on the
reverse, so the piece can either be worn as a pin or a pendant. The shell was
undoubtedly carved in Italy, while the gold work was done in the United States.
This cameo was probably made in the 1950s.
The pin is marked 14K on the reverse. We have tested it with nitric acid and
guarantee it to be 14K gold.
The condition is excellent. There are some stress lines to the shell, but
this is irrelevant. The shell is structurally sound and in no danger of coming
out of the setting. There are no chips, no cracks, no splits, no breaks, and no
repairs.
The pin measures 1 5/8 inches by 2 1/8 inches.
The weight is 19.2 grams.