Antique Art Deco Solid 14K White Gold Habille Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Diamond

Description

View Antique Art Deco Solid 14K White Gold Habille Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Diamond with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Up for sale is a stunning, authentic piece of wearable history from the height of the Art Deco era (circa 1920–1930). The spring ring clasp is stamped "925," confirming it is solid Sterling Silver. This piece features excellent functionality. **Flawless Antique Art Deco Habillé Carved Shell Cameo Brooch / Pendant with Sterling Silver Chain** **Era:** Circa 1920s – Art Deco Period **Subject:** Flora (The Roman Goddess of Spring and Flowers) **Condition:** Museum-Quality Antique Condition. The natural carnelian/conch shell is pristine, structurally flawless, and completely free of any hairline cracks or stress lines. It has been beautifully preserved over the decades. --- ### ITEM DETAILS: Up for sale is a stunning, authentic piece of wearable history from the height of the Art Deco era (circa 1920–1930). This exquisite Habillé ("dressed") cameo features a beautifully detailed relief carving of the goddess Flora adorned with a crown of flowers. True to the rare and highly desirable Habillé style, the figure is wearing a miniature applied necklace featuring a delicate white metal chain and a genuine, glittering single-cut accent diamond. The cameo is housed in a striking, geometrically styled white gold frame that perfectly encapsulates the clean, bold lines of early 20th-century Art Deco craftsmanship. The hinge mechanism is stamped with a crisp "14K" hallmark, confirming its solid gold purity. The back of the piece shows beautiful, completely natural shell growth color variations and the original master craftsman's wire anchor points for the habillé diamond necklace, confirming its 100% organic shell origin. --- ### VERSATILITY & BONUS CHAIN: This piece features excellent functionality. It is equipped with a traditional pin stem and safety catch to be worn as a brooch, alongside a hidden, fold-out pendant bail on the reverse. Included with the cameo is the matching vintage white-metal chain shown in the photographs. The spring ring clasp is stamped "925," confirming it is solid Sterling Silver. It features a stunning natural vintage patina that complements the Art Deco aesthetic of the frame beautifully, making this set ready to wear right out of the box. --- ### MEASUREMENTS: * Gemstone Accent: Original Old European or Single-Cut genuine diamond featuring a beautiful milgrain-accented geometric bezel setting. * Material: Carved Natural Shell / 14K White Gold Frame / 925 Silver Chain * Dimensions: Approximately 50 mm (2 inches) Height x 40 mm (1.5 inches) Width Please view the high-resolution photographs carefully, including the backlit shot showing the immaculate structure of the shell and the close-ups of the hallmarks. Shipping will include tracking, full insurance, and signature confirmation upon delivery. Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Cameos. Brand: Unbranded.

Antique

Yes

Number of Diamonds

1

Shape

Oval

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Color

White Gold

Cut Grade

Excellent

Material

Shell

Main Stone Color

Brown, White

Metal

Yellow Gold

Jewelry Department

Fine

Main Stone

Shell

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Brooch

Metal Purity

14k

Era

Art Deco (1915-1935)

Main Stone Shape

Oval

Base Metal

14K White Gold

Theme

Art

Handmade

Yes