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The listing, Amazing Antique hand carved shell cameo brooch or pendant has ended.

This piece is absolutely amazing. It is an antique Cameo brooch, but can also be used as a pendant. This little beauty is what i believe to be hand carved shell. The intriquite details are what i love the most about it. The lovely lady on the front is astonishing, and she is framed with a gold tone filigree border. All Listia rules apply.

Questions & Comments

Very pretty cameo.

Jul 28th, 2014 at 12:29:30 PM PDT by

Thanks so much

Jul 28th, 2014 at 12:39:27 PM PDT by

Beautiful Cameo FW&B plz fan back TY

Jul 26th, 2014 at 9:40:22 AM PDT by

Thank you, fanning back.

Jul 26th, 2014 at 10:30:44 AM PDT by

F&W

Jul 20th, 2014 at 3:55:31 AM PDT by

Thank you, fanning back

Jul 20th, 2014 at 1:57:26 PM PDT by

Great auction fanned and watching:)

Jul 25th, 2014 at 6:26:43 PM PDT by

Thank you, fanning back

Jul 26th, 2014 at 1:09:18 AM PDT by

Just wondering, why do you think its made of shell? What are your clues?

Jul 21st, 2014 at 5:18:34 AM PDT by

because it feels like a shell material. The lady and background, seem to be one continuous piece, not glued together.Hope this helps.

Jul 21st, 2014 at 11:57:17 AM PDT by

Very pretty cameo and I like it more every time I look at it.

Jul 24th, 2014 at 12:21:22 PM PDT by

i know, its so gorgeous. would look great in a brooch boquet.

Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:56:19 PM PDT by

f & w

Jul 18th, 2014 at 5:01:01 PM PDT by

Thanks, fanning back!

Jul 18th, 2014 at 5:18:19 PM PDT by

Whatever it is, it is gorgeous!

Jul 21st, 2014 at 11:48:07 PM PDT by

Thanks so much, it definately is = )

Jul 22nd, 2014 at 10:12:56 AM PDT by

If you look up cameos in the search field on here, there are several colored replicas of this exact cameo. Purple, blue etc.... they are not in the same mounting. Some are in bracelets and some are necklaces. She must be a very popular beautiful face! She is VERY VERY PRETTY! I am watching her too!!!!

Jul 27th, 2014 at 3:09:29 PM PDT by

Thanks love, glad you love her. = )

Jul 27th, 2014 at 9:45:35 PM PDT by

and you said it can be worn as a pendant...I didn't spot the hoop on the back in the photo. Is there actually a hoop to pull a chain through? Thanks so much ;D

Jul 27th, 2014 at 10:04:04 AM PDT by

No theres a little hole where a loop would go, the loop is not there though. one could be easily added. Thanks for looking, and GL if you choose to bid.

Jul 28th, 2014 at 8:20:20 AM PDT by

Well, I searched through all the dialogue but could not find a measurement anywhere. What exactly is the size of the gorgeous piece? Thanks ;D

Jul 27th, 2014 at 10:02:10 AM PDT by

hi, i dont have a measuring tape anywhere, but i would say it is roughly 2" wide, by 2-2.5" tall. Hope this helps

Jul 28th, 2014 at 8:19:23 AM PDT by

A carved shell cameo is concave on back, because of the natural shape of the conch. It has nothing to do with wanting them to be unique. They are unique by nature and you cannot grind them down and make them flat if you wanted to. It is carved from the outside in from the top section of a conch shell.

Jul 24th, 2014 at 12:20:18 PM PDT by

very informative. thanks for the info. = )

Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:55:53 PM PDT by

Please fan me back.

Jul 24th, 2014 at 6:17:04 AM PDT by

fanning now.

Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:55:17 PM PDT by

Fanned and watching. Won't bid against my sister. She'd kill me. If she loses bid I will keep my eyes on this. Very nice. My wife uses vintage brooches to close pull over shirts that are open in front and expose more than she likes. These make a nice way to close the slit in the shirt.

Jul 24th, 2014 at 6:16:30 AM PDT by

lol, i understand that, cant go against family. that is a great way to use them, and make each shirt look unique as well. Thanks for looking = )

Jul 24th, 2014 at 3:55:09 PM PDT by

F&w, please fan back. Thank you! Great auction!

Jul 23rd, 2014 at 8:27:49 PM PDT by

Thanks, fanning back now

Jul 23rd, 2014 at 9:58:04 PM PDT by

I'm sorry to give bad news but true shell is never flat on the back. It will have a wave or sway in it . they never grind them down flat because they want them to be unique . Sorry, wanted to bid......

Jul 23rd, 2014 at 4:36:15 PM PDT by

Sorry it didnt work out. Maybe next time.

Jul 23rd, 2014 at 7:34:41 PM PDT by

Your stuff is amazing! Very beautiful cameo.

Jul 23rd, 2014 at 8:02:35 AM PDT by

Thank you so much = )

Jul 23rd, 2014 at 7:26:31 PM PDT by

Flashlight will show no light through stone and very slight light on back of resin.

Jul 21st, 2014 at 3:29:59 PM PDT by

I believe it is resin mold. In fact, I would bet the farm on it, given the appearance of the cameo and weight. Molded plastic is light in weight. Resin has the weight similar to a stone, but just slightly lighter. The coloring is correct for resin and the pendant and clasp are correct. Add all of this together and you have a vintage resin cameo. Not shell and not plastic or stone. Want to bet me?
It is very nice and a good size. I enjoy the replicas when they are well done. This one looks like a keeper to me. She is pretty and cheap at twice the price.

Jul 21st, 2014 at 3:27:01 PM PDT by

Awesome, thanks so much for the info. = )

Jul 21st, 2014 at 4:40:56 PM PDT by

It appears to be molded plastic but hard to tell without feeling or seeing it up close. Stone or porcelain will feel cooler and plastic is just room temp. My guess is the molded plastic.

Jul 21st, 2014 at 12:14:46 PM PDT by

It does not appear to be Lucite or plastic. Some resins are very good at replicating and still very nice vintage pieces. Shell should be concave on the backside. I have seen many different types of shell cameos, but that is a constant. Without looking at it, I could not say what the material is. Most antique stores or pawn shops can look at it and tell. Does a flashlight shine through it? Is it heavy like stone or light weight? Are there carving marks? Is the face mother of pearl? That shines up nicely.

Jul 21st, 2014 at 7:47:48 AM PDT by

hi, thanks for the info, the face is not mop, it is a heavy brooch, there are no carving marks that i can tell, and ill check the flashlight thing, and let you know. hope this helps some.

Jul 21st, 2014 at 11:58:52 AM PDT by

Very nice! F&W!

Jul 20th, 2014 at 12:07:20 PM PDT by

Thanks so much, fanning back.

Jul 20th, 2014 at 1:57:16 PM PDT by

I can't say for sure exactly what it is but it most definitely is not shell. I would need a closer photo but is the lady adhered to the background or does it look like it is one piece?

Jul 19th, 2014 at 11:27:21 PM PDT by

it looks like it is one piece

Jul 21st, 2014 at 11:55:44 AM PDT by

It is a lovely cameo but it is not a shell with the flat back on the underside of the brooch

Jul 19th, 2014 at 11:20:24 PM PDT by

Well darn, to me the lady is very delicate, maybe she is carved from shell or ivory? and set ontop of a base? Im not an expert on these things. I know for a fact it is not plastic though.

Jul 19th, 2014 at 11:23:30 PM PDT by

This appears to be Vintage. I would wager a guess of 1950's to 1960's. The styling of the brooch and positioning of the pin clasp on back are strong indicators. Newer brooches do not have the clasp positioned so high on the brooch. The style of the brooch is also very nicely balanced. I like this one. Fanned, watching, bidding. Please fan back.

Jul 19th, 2014 at 4:23:40 PM PDT by

Wow, thanks so much for the info. Thanks for looking, fanning, and bidding, will fan you back. =)

Jul 19th, 2014 at 5:56:18 PM PDT by

do u think it is at least 25 years old ? just wondering ty please f b

Jul 19th, 2014 at 11:56:27 AM PDT by

i believe it is, of course im no expert but i really do think so. fanning back.

Jul 19th, 2014 at 1:20:12 PM PDT by

WOW !!! that is a awesome color ..the face is amazing . F & W

Jul 19th, 2014 at 10:21:38 AM PDT by

Thanks so much, it is amazing. Thanks for looking, and good luck if you choose to bid =)

Jul 19th, 2014 at 10:26:12 AM PDT by

Amazing Antique hand carved shell cameo brooch or pendant is in the Antiques category