Beautigul vintage sterling silver carved shell cameo brooch featuring marcasite accents in an ornate, filigree-style setting. Cameo depicting the profile of a woman, hand-carved from shell.
The frame is marked HE Sterling it is sterling silver 925. Accents faceted pieces of pyrite, known as marcasite, which give the frame its sparkle. The central portrait is carved from natural shell, which has a matte finish and subtle layers.
The piece features an oval-shaped carved shell set within an intricate metal frame with a rope-like border and floral or scroll accents. The woman's profile is a classic subject for cameos, popular during the Victorian and Art Deco eras.
PREOWNED IN NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION NO DAMAGE. 1-3/4" x 1-1/2" size.