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This vintage silver shell cameo captures a refined female profile carved with elegant restraint, her hair swept up and gathered …
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This vintage silver shell cameo captures a refined female profile carved with elegant restraint, her hair swept up and gathered beneath a delicate ribboned band, with soft ringlets escaping at the nape of the neck. The carver has shaped the shell's natural layering so the pale ivory figure rises in gentle relief against a warm coral-peach ground, creating a luminous, soft-focus quality reminiscent of neoclassical portraiture. Fine linear detailing defines the woven headdress and curling locks, while the profile's smooth cheek and softly downturned gaze lend a contemplative, graceful expression. The oval cameo sits within a silver-tone bezel finished with a fine twisted rope border, and a sturdy integrated bail sits above a secure pin-back closure, allowing the piece to be worn interchangeably as a pendant or brooch. The silver frame carries a deep, oxidized patina consistent with age, darkening naturally within its detailed edges while the shell itself remains bright, smooth, and beautifully preserved.
Wear this cameo on a chain for pendant styling or pin it to a blouse, lapel, or scarf for a classic finishing touch. It complements Victorian, Edwardian, Traditional, Vintage Romantic, and Eclectic styles. To care for it, wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth, avoid water, perfume, and ultrasonic cleaners that could damage the carved shell or silver frame, and store separately in a soft pouch. Measurements: approximately 1.5 inches wide, 0.4 inches deep, and 2 inches high. Condition is good, with minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate to age. Add this versatile antique heirloom to your jewelry collection today.
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- Brooch Height
- 50 mm
- Brooch Width
- 25 mm
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Off-white
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate to age. Carved shell crisp and stable. Pin and bail mechanisms … moreGood vintage condition with minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate to age. Carved shell crisp and stable. Pin and bail mechanisms intact and functional overall. less
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