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Natural Shell Portrait Cameo with Ornate Floral #952697

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Natural Shell Portrait Cameo with Ornate Floral #952697
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Intricate floral sculpting in 14K yellow gold surrounds the cameo. This lovely cameo features a young woman with flowers in her hair and pearls around her neck. When a cameo was given for a wedding, the special occasion was noted by including a small bouquet of flowers. The bail is hinged so that it is undetectable if you are wearing the cameo as a brooch, instead of a pendant. Cameo is 1.5 inches wide by 2 inches tall. Cameos are one of the oldest forms of collectible art. The cameo process combines the artist's capabilities with the work of a goldsmith. The concept of cameos became popular during Greek and Roman times. It also became a traditional parting gift between mothers and daughters. Cameos remain today as one of the most sought after collectibles.









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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:circa 1890-1910</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:1.75</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:1.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Natural Shell Portrait Cameo with Ornate Floral</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Greenwood, SC</td></tr>
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