A beautiful vintage hand carved shell cameo ca. 1940-1950, features a lovely young lady's profile with closed eye and her hair adorned by flowers and bow ribbon. Set in a solid 9K yellow gold (marked "9CT") frame to be worn as a brooch. 

Of good size, measures approx. 1-7/8 inches by 1-1/2 inches, 11.6 grams, in very good condition, I don't see any damage, the pin back is in good working order, and the pin catch is quite fancy and rare (see pictures), which also operates properly.  (laeey)