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Vintage European 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Pin
Vintage European 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Pin
Vintage European 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Pin
Vintage European 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Pin

Vintage European 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Pin

$320.00

This is a vintage early mid century European solid 18K yellow gold carved shell cameo pin and hinged pendant with unusually pretty carved hair and strong facial features. It is marked 750 which is the assay mark for European 18K gold. See 18K gold marking in 4th photo above which also shows the maker marking. It is also jeweler tested and Guaranteed to be solid 18K gold….Not plated or filled.

Made from natural shell with fine, intricate detail to the deep carving she has carved flowing hair with deep recesses, a large noticeable wide open intaglio eye, full lips, curved and proportionate upturned nose along with a sharply cared chin. Her carved hair and headwear are elaborate and beautiful. Size is almost 1 1/2″ tall with the hinged bale. Width is 7/8″ across. Weight is 3.2 grams. Condition is excellent; very gently used. No dents or dings to the gold. No cracks or damage to the cameo. Completely original. Never touched or altered in any way. From an estate and very well kept. Just add any chain and you will have a lovely older vintage 18K gold dangle cameo necklace for you collection. MUCH BETTER than the photos and she looks even more lovely on a lapel!

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This is a vintage early mid century European solid 18K yellow gold carved shell cameo pin and hinged pendant with unusually pretty carved hair and strong facial features. It is marked 750 which is the assay mark for European 18K gold. See 18K gold marking in 4th photo above which also shows the maker marking. It is also jeweler tested and Guaranteed to be solid 18K gold….Not plated or filled.

Made from natural shell with fine, intricate detail to the deep carving she has carved flowing hair with deep recesses, a large noticeable wide open intaglio eye, full lips, curved and proportionate upturned nose along with a sharply cared chin. Her carved hair and headwear are elaborate and beautiful. Size is almost 1 1/2″ tall with the hinged bale. Width is 7/8″ across. Weight is 3.2 grams. Condition is excellent; very gently used. No dents or dings to the gold. No cracks or damage to the cameo. Completely original. Never touched or altered in any way. From an estate and very well kept. Just add any chain and you will have a lovely older vintage 18K gold dangle cameo necklace for you collection. MUCH BETTER than the photos and she looks even more lovely on a lapel!

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