Hand Painted Shell Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant

There is something so magical to me about vintage and antique cameos: the way the portraits are rendered in such incredible detail seems to tell a person's mystery. This cameo is carved from genuine shell with such impressive precision, and it's set in solid 18k gold. It is both a pendant, and a brooch; the pin back is not visible when it's worn as a pendant, and I love the way the bail dangles down and disappears when it's worn as brooch, making it truly two pieces in one. It was likely made in the 1930s, but it's also possible that the cameo itself was made even earlier, and the brooch fastener was later added around the 1930s or 1940s. This cameo depicts a Spanish woman, wearing a mantilla comb...

14 k yellow gold shell cameo 19. century Germany 13 gram size 50 x 42 mm

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold shell cameo brooch pendant. The oval-shaped brooch pendant is created with a pinkish and white cameo carved female silhouette. The cameo is set in a 14...

This antique pendant (circa 1870) showcases a finely carved shell cameo depicting the profile of a beautiful woman, mounted in 12k gold and accented with a freshwater pearl dangle. T...

Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Carved Shell Cameo Theme: Silhouette Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 3/4" (18.6mm) Wide: 9/16" (13.7mm) Interior of to...

This shell cameo brooch pendant depicts Bacchus and dates back to the second half of the 20th century. It was masterfully crafted by the renowned company Amedeo by M+M Scognamiglio. ...

This vintage pendant features a delicately carved butterfly shell cameo set in rich 20k yellow gold. The cameo displays fine detailing, with soft natural tones that highlight the but...

A vintage (ca. 1950s) brooch/pendant. The item is made of 8 karat yellow gold with a shell cameo featuring a finely carved female silhouette. The item is marked with 333 that stands ...

Cameo set in 14K White gold, simply stunning! It has a stunning openwork white gold frame with bow details on all sides. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 1.82 inches top to bott...

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold This mid-century pendant is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and showcases a finely carved shell cameo, framed in a clean bezel wit...