10kt Cameo Pin Necklace Carnelian Shell Carved Pendant Vintage

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Well she's very pretty - from my own collection - hand carved carnelian shell probably Italian but hard to tell really.  Most are Italian. I always look at the nose and hair. Her hair is very pretty and not overwhelming. Her nose is lovely and her face is very sweet. It's a pin and also can be worn as a pendant necklace.  The bail is on a hinge mechanism as shown in the pictures.  She measures 1 1/8" long and weighs 5 grams. The shell is very translucent when held to the light.  The frame is very ornate - oval shape - only one I have.

My friend Judy just gave me new info on this piece: 

The carnelian shell is the most common shell used for cameo carvings. ​Most carnelian shells are found off of West Africa. They grow rather rapidly and are harvested on a regular basis. ​Carnelian shells range in color from reddish-brown, to peach, to orange.