{"product_id":"hand-carved-shell-cameo-brooch-pendant-veiled-madonna-portrait-d3c38662","title":"Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch \u0026 Pendant, Veiled Madonna Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite cameo captures the serene profile of a veiled woman, hand-carved with remarkable precision from a natural sea shell. The artisan utilized the varying depths of the shell to create a striking contrast between the creamy white figure and the warm, peachy-pink background. This specific motif, featuring the delicate \"transparent\" effect of the veil, was a hallmark of skilled Italian carvers who sought to demonstrate their mastery by making stone or shell appear like gossamer fabric. The piece serves as a wearable work of art, representing the mid-to-late 19th-century fascination with classical beauty and religious devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e• Year Made: 1940s\u003cbr\u003e• Materials: Carved Sea Shell, Silver-tone Metal Alloy\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 1\" H x 0.85\" W x 0.3\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThe shell remains intact with no cracks or chips, though natural aging has produced a few small darkened spots on the surface. The metal frame carries a heavy patina and the pin stem has a slight curve, but the C-clasp and pendant bale remain fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214836523189,"sku":"J1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_2ceed3f5-5f4f-46b1-8fdf-ad933bb5ee04.jpg?v=1788581542","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/hand-carved-shell-cameo-brooch-pendant-veiled-madonna-portrait-d3c38662","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}