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Oval cameo pin/pendant in 14kt yellow gold with left-facing profile on orange shell
Left-facing oval cameo pendant on a thin gold chain with ornate gold border
Oval cameo pin/pendant in 14kt yellow gold with left-facing profile on orange shell
Left-facing oval cameo pendant on a thin gold chain with ornate gold border

C. 1990 Vintage Orange Shell Left-Facing Cameo Pin/Pendant in 14kt Yellow Gold

$2,195
C. 1990. Cameo collectors, here's a rare treasure from our Estate collection! Boasting an east-west orientation with a unique left-facing pr…

Item 233627

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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Quality & Value

When clasp reliability is the priority, on heirloom pieces or fine jewelry of significant value, the revolver clasp's positive-lock rotation mechanism offers security that spring-based closures don't match.

Skilled Craftsmanship

In a well-executed double bail, the two loops are machined or formed to identical internal dimensions, set parallel to each other, and positioned at precisely equal height. The chain passes through both and loads evenly across both points. Dimensional variance in either loop (in size, angle, or height) produces a visible tilt in the hanging pendant.

Origin Story

The queen conch of the Caribbean has long been the primary source of conch shell for jewelry. Its pink-to-orange layered structure suited carving, inlay, and bead production, and the tradition of fine pink conch cameo work became concentrated in Italian craftsmanship, particularly in Torre del Greco.

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