Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant Cannetille there is no apparent damage

there is no apparent damage to the gold setting or to the diamond and turquoise stones

yet lightweight pair of hoops

black hair

there are no apparent damage to the yellow gold setting or any chips or scratches to the surface of the agate

All of the beads are hand strung on braided silver wire and together

Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant Cannetille there is no apparent damageThe earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before that, cameos were carved from hardstone. The Renaissance cameos are typically white on a grayish background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the Bahamas arrived in Europe, thus sparking a big increase in