Presented is a large and ornate, 10 karat rose gold and carved shell cameo brooch, pin or pendant made during the early 20th century. The cameo is hand carved to show a raised, detailed profile of a lovely young woman. The cameo is securely bezel set into a large, openwork mounting that is embellished with applied green and rose gold flowers. Someone has added a hinged bale or loop to the top of the piece after original production, so this piece can also be used as a pendant.
This piece has been tested with nitric acid and is guaranteed to be 10 karat gold purity. This piece is in excellent overall condition. There are no damages and no repairs.
The pendant measures 2 3/8 inches long and weighs 16 grams.
