No reserve price - Brooch - 18 kt. Yellow gold, Shell (cameo)
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Vintage 18 carat yellow gold shell cameo brooch with a hand-engraved young woman profile, originating from Italy, weighing 4.70 g with dimensions 2 x 3 cm, suitable as a brooch or pendant, no laboratory report.
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Enchanting Brooch-Pendant Cameo on Shell – Exceptional Craftsmanship from Torre del Greco
Splendid classic brooch with an authentic cameo, finely hand-engraved on shell (Cassis Rufa or Cypraecassis testiculus). This piece represents a classic example of the refined Italian goldsmithing and engraving tradition.
The Value of Provenance:
The piece comes directly from Torre del Greco, the undisputed world capital of coral processing and cameo carving. The Torrese artisans pass down for generations the art of carving shells with a burin, harnessing the natural nuances of the material to give depth and realism to the subject. This cameo stands out precisely for the delicacy of the details, visible in the softness of the styled hair and the elegant, harmonious profile of the female figure.
The cameo is enclosed in an oval 18k gold setting, adorned with a delicate beaded edge along the inner border that enhances its silhouette. It comes with a hidden clasp to be worn as both a brooch and a pendant. A timeless jewel, perfect for collectors or as a vintage accessory of great class.
Technical Details & Conditions
• Subject: Profile of a young woman
• Cameo material: Hand-carved natural shell
• Mounting material: 750 gold
• Dimensions: cm. 2 x cm. 3
• Total weight: 4.70 g
• Era: Vintage / Second half of the 20th century
• Condition: Vintage condition. The shell shows no obvious flaws and the back clasp is perfectly functioning (see detailed photos).
Enchanting Brooch-Pendant Cameo on Shell – Exceptional Craftsmanship from Torre del Greco
Splendid classic brooch with an authentic cameo, finely hand-engraved on shell (Cassis Rufa or Cypraecassis testiculus). This piece represents a classic example of the refined Italian goldsmithing and engraving tradition.
The Value of Provenance:
The piece comes directly from Torre del Greco, the undisputed world capital of coral processing and cameo carving. The Torrese artisans pass down for generations the art of carving shells with a burin, harnessing the natural nuances of the material to give depth and realism to the subject. This cameo stands out precisely for the delicacy of the details, visible in the softness of the styled hair and the elegant, harmonious profile of the female figure.
The cameo is enclosed in an oval 18k gold setting, adorned with a delicate beaded edge along the inner border that enhances its silhouette. It comes with a hidden clasp to be worn as both a brooch and a pendant. A timeless jewel, perfect for collectors or as a vintage accessory of great class.
Technical Details & Conditions
• Subject: Profile of a young woman
• Cameo material: Hand-carved natural shell
• Mounting material: 750 gold
• Dimensions: cm. 2 x cm. 3
• Total weight: 4.70 g
• Era: Vintage / Second half of the 20th century
• Condition: Vintage condition. The shell shows no obvious flaws and the back clasp is perfectly functioning (see detailed photos).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Antique
Metal
Shell (cameo), Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Total weight
4.7 g
Condition
Vintage - used with visible signs of wear
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Width
2 cm
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