Late Mid Century Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Israeli Modernist Stingray Pendant 18.5gr

All antique goldsmith handmade and hand carved this is an antique late Victorian to early 1910s marked 10K yellow gold natural carved shell cameo pendant with its original round hinged antique bale for a necklace. This is an early one that is very intricately and beautifully carved and has pearls applied to the handmade 10K gold frame. It is marked 10K on the bale and is thoroughly jeweler tested and guaranteed to be solid 10K yellow gold....Not plated or filled. In lighting it looks most like an Antique Victorian light rose gold. It has that look and feel with a light patina that you only see on antique gold. It is from an estate from many decades ago and all parts are original. It has a very, very tiny 1/4mm cut on the side of one pearl that was found with loupe inspection and is not eye obvious. Other than this the pendant is excellent gently used condition. No cracks, chips, flakes or breaks. No hairlines. No tears, dents, dings. All good. No gold damage or repair. The lady portrait is well-carved with fine crisp details and good, strong depth. Amid her hair is an unusual carved cap. Size is just about 1 1/2″ tall north to south with the bale by 7/8″ wide across. Weight is 4.8 grams. This is a gorgeous antique Victorian gold cameo pendant for your collection.

Antique late Edwardian to early Art Deco solid 14K white gold fancy carved shell cameo pendant pin with a hinged bale. Beautifully detailed carving with back swept hair with flowers, a deep intaglio carved eye, tiny straight dainty upturned nose and balanced chin and lips. She also has flowers draping down from her hair and additional carved flowers on her shoulder attached to her layered blouse. Fancy 14K white gold frame with small intricate filigree work and hand applied bird shaped white gold elements on each corner of the octagonal frame. Size is 1 3/4" tall including the small bale by 1 3/8" wide. Weight is 8.3 grams. Weight is the gold. The cameo is very, very light. EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION. No cracks or wear to the cameo. The carving is still very crisp and detailed - not worn down. No damage or repair. An absolutely gorgeous antique estate cameo for any discriminating collection. Wear as a pin or just add a chain for a stunning dangle necklace.