1800's Victorian Cameo with Diamond 14 Karat White Gold brooch pendant

Capture the elegance of the Victorian and Art Deco eras with this exquisite Antique Shell Cameo Habillé Brooch/Pendant. Hand-carved from genuine natural shell, likely carnelian, this piece features a highly detailed profile of a woman adorned with delicate floral elements in her hair and on her garment
The term "habillé" (French for "dressed") refers to the unique and luxurious technique of adding miniature jewelry to the cameo figure. In this piece, the woman wears a three-dimensional necklace featuring a transitional cut or old mine cut diamond set within a hexagonal white gold
Key Features
Material: Masterfully hand-carved natural sea shell set in a 14K white gold or silver filigree frame.
Design: Intricate Art Deco or late Victorian styling, often featuring bat-wing or floral openwork edges.
Versatility: Designed as a dual-purpose piece; it includes a rotating or folding bail at the top, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or pinned as a brooch.
Diamond Detail: Features a genuine diamond solitaire (typically approx. .03 to .07 carats) as a stunning focal point.
Dimensions: Often measuring approximately 2 inches in height by 1.5 to 1.75 inches in width with filigree framing.