Victorian 9k Shell Cameo Brooch Aventurine the centerpiece rests slightly less

the centerpiece rests slightly less than 1/4" above the finger

Measurements: The bracelet has a total length of 7 1/4"

but it does secure with a matching spring ring clasp stamped "585"

which exhibits an intricate pattern of twisted ribbed links

Victorian 9k Shell Cameo Brooch Aventurine the centerpiece rests slightly lessThe 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