Large Vintage Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant in 14K Gold with Diamond Accent

Cameo jewelry has long been admired as wearable sculpture, capturing classical portraiture through delicate hand carving. This large vintage shell cameo beautifully reflects that tradition, featuring the graceful profile of a woman carved in layered shell.

The detailed carving highlights flowing hair and floral elements, creating depth and contrast between the warm shell background and the raised ivory portrait.

The cameo is mounted in an ornate 14K yellow gold frame with elegant openwork scrolls and leaf motifs inspired by Victorian revival jewelry. The decorative frame gives the piece strong visual presence while maintaining the refined elegance associated with traditional cameo jewelry.

A natural diamond accent adds a subtle sparkle that complements the intricate goldwork and enhances the heirloom quality of the piece.

Designed with both a brooch pin and pendant bail, the cameo can be worn either as a brooch or suspended from a chain as a statement pendant.

Details
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Gemstone: Hand Carved Shell Cameo
Accent Stone: Natural Diamond: 0.10 CTW, F, SI2
Style: Brooch / Pendant
Dimensions: Approximately 1 3/4 in x 1 1/2 in
Weight: 11.8 g

Each piece of jewelry is carefully evaluated by our Graduate Gemologist, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), to ensure quality, authenticity, and lasting beauty.

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