Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Very Fine Quality Italian 18k Gold Hand Carved Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant
Regular price
$403.20
Presented is an exquisite, 18 karat deep yellow gold and hand carved shell cameo brooch/pin or pendant made in Italy. The center is securely bezel set with a thick, solid gold mounting. The center cameo is hand carved in the form of a lovely young woman with grapes and leaves in her hair. There is a hinged bale or loop on the top to hang the piece as a pendant. The clasp has a safety latch for added security.
The back is marked Italy and 750 for 18 karat gold purity.
This piece is in excellent overall condition. The upper right corner has a small hairline fracture but the cameo is still structurally sound and there is no movement in its setting. There are no other flaws and no repairs.
This piece is in excellent overall condition. The upper right corner has a small hairline fracture but the cameo is still structurally sound and there is no movement in its setting. There are no other flaws and no repairs.
The pin measures 7/8 of an inch by 1 1/4 inches and weighs 7.1 grams.