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This is a stunning Art Deco deeply carved natural shell cameo pendant pin in solid 14K yellow gold. The back rod is not gold. She is beautifully carved, deeply detailed and highly noticeable with strong intaglio eye, eyebrow, carved beaded necklace, a layered chemise, a carved breast which is quite unusual, small dainty nose and mouth and wonderful frilly hair with flowers. Big and stunning. Size is 2 1/4" tall with the bail by 1 7/8" wide across the center. Weight is 20.2 grams. There are a couple of very tiny thin age lines on the back directly at the edge near the bezel. Not cracks. Can not feel them with your fingernail and you need very close inspection in lighting to find them. Other than this she in in excellent condition overall. All in thick, solid 14K gold this is an exquisite addition for your antique cameo jewelry collection. The bulk of the weight is the 14K gold. The shell is fine and weighs very little.

Large Antique Victorian 10k Gold Spinning Mourning Cameo Pendant Pin Memorial - This is is a large stunning antique Victorian 10K gold carved shell cameo keepsake pendant/pin and it's a SPINNER!! It is all hand made and the cameo is signed with the etched signature of the artist on the back. Looks like it reads "Selz". Size is 2 1/4" from top to bottom by 1 3/4" wide. Depth is just over 3/8" from back to the top of the cameo. The cameo itself is 1 3/16" tall by 1" wide across. Weight is 14.4 grams. The back edge of the cameo has a small surface scratch; Not a crack. The pinback was upgraded to a locking clasp many, many years ago and is excellent; it works well, is strong and secure. The goldsmith did a very good job. The cameo is bezel set with 2 hand applied pins in the frame, thereby, allowing it to spin around freely. There is no back cover but the inside of the back is very deep, almost 3/8" and would be a great conversion for any hair or keepsake or momento if jeweler could add a flat back. There is a lot of gold in this pendant. Or it can just be worn the way it is without the addition of a cover. The cameo LEFT FACING and exquisitely carved with beautiful intricate details.....very fancy carved hair draping down the neck, fancy hairpieces, deep wide open intaglio eyes, sharp crisp pointed nose and mouth, earring. The 10K gold on the front is 3/16" deep in most places, has very fine quality Victorian work with deep engraving amid fancy scrolls. The back has a couple of very minor pinpoint size dings...maybe 1/10 of 1mm....very very tiny and minor. The large size, weight, depth, spinning and carving make this is an absolutely gorgeous and rare Victorian for your antique gold collection or to use as a pendant pin or add a back cover for a spectacular rare memorial item!!

Antique late Victorian to early Art Deco 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. It is from an estate and all parts are original. It has a very, very tiny 1/4mm cut on the the sides of one pearl that is not eye obvious. Must look for it with a loupe. Probably from the removal of a pin rod many years ago. Other than this it is excellent. The lady portrait is exquisitely 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.