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Vintage 14k Gold 9.9gr Fancy Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Estate Pendant Pin
Vintage 14k Gold 9.9gr Fancy Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Estate Pendant Pin
Vintage 14k Gold 9.9gr Fancy Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Estate Pendant Pin
Vintage 14k Gold 9.9gr Fancy Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Estate Pendant Pin
Vintage 14k Gold 9.9gr Fancy Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Estate Pendant Pin

Vintage 14k Gold 9.9gr Fancy Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Estate Pendant Pin

$695.00

Beautiful fancy vintage 14K yellow gold and diamond left facing hand carved shell cameo pendant pin. Thoroughly acid tested and guaranteed to be solid 14K yellow gold. She has a very thick solid ornate 14K gold frame and weighs 9.9 grams. There is also a raised, prong set, old single cut .08 carat diamond. Size is 1 9/16″ by 1 3/16″ or 40mm by 31mm. The 14K frame is substantial, thick, and very well-made. The shell cameo is light and the bulk of the weight is the 14K gold. As you can see she is beautifully carved and highly detailed with a noticeable intaglio eye, small upturned nose, well pronouned lips and deeply carved curled hair. There is also has a hidden bale on the back to wear as a necklace.

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****Sorry for photo glare….there is NO crack on the back of the cameo. All excellent condition. This is an unusually ornate, heavy and impressive 14k Gold 9.9 gr Fancy Victorian Revival Vintage Carved Shell Cameo and Diamond Estate Pendant Pin. More unusual left facing. It is marked 14K, thoroughly tested and guaranteed to be solid 14K yellow gold. She has a very thick solid ornate heavy 14K gold frame and weighs 9.9 grams. There is also a raised, prong set, old single cut .08 carat diamond in the center. Size is 1 9/16″ by 1 3/16″ or 40mm by 31mm. The 14K frame is substantial, thick, and very well-made. The shell cameo is light and the bulk of the weight is the 14K gold. As you can see she is beautifully carved and highly detailed with a noticeable intaglio eye, small upturned nose, well pronouned lips and deeply carved curled hair. There is also has a hidden bale on the back so it can be worn as a necklace. There is a light age patina and it has not been washed or polished. No damage or repair and exactly as it came out of the estate. This is a gorgeous, showy, heavy 14K gold Victorian Revival pendant/pin in completely original condition for your collection!!

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(http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com) (http://vintagedancer.com/1950s/1950s-fashion-history-skirts/)
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