Victorian Gold Filled Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Nautical Scene
This stunning Victorian shell cameo captures a graceful woman adorned with earrings against a rippling water backdrop with sailboats, intricately carved and framed in classic rope texture within a versatile gold-filled setting. Originally designed as a brooch, we've added a discreet tuck-away bail, allowing seamless wear as either a cameo brooch or cameo pendant.
Victorian Cameo Mastery
Shell cameos peaked in the 19th century as affordable luxuries mimicking carved gems, with layered sardonyx-style reliefs depicting classical or romantic scenes. The rope frame adds nautical elegance, while the east-west orientation maximizes the composition's drama—ideal for antique cameo collectors or modern layering.
Material: yellow gold filled, carved shell
Measurements: 22.2 to 14.4 mm (3/4" x 1/2")
Chain: includes 18" gold filled cable chain
Condition: crack in shell at 11:00
Circa: 1890–1900
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