Overall Length - 1.75 inches
Width - 1.5 inches

This cameo lady has such a sweet expression. She must be looking at someone she loves.

She was made in Italy, which is where shell cameos originated; Italian cameos are perhaps the most desired in the world. She is an estate piece and very well made--the curls in her hair are well defined, there is great detail in her necklace, and the wrap on her shoulders looks filmy and light. The brown background is beautifully translucent, and the white figure is done in rather high relief. Lovely profile!

Her setting is marked "Italy" and "RIL." I don't believe that means "Rest In Love," as that abbreviation seems to be more recent. It may be a maker's mark.

The frame is unmarked to content but tests at 14K gold. There's a delicate little rope twist of gold running around the side.

A wonderful expression of a cameo maker's art.

This is an estate piece, as mentioned. My home is nonsmoking and pet-loving.

Thank you for looking!

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Virginia.