1940s handmade shell carving Cameo Silver frame inlaid marcasite brooch pendant dual-purpose jewelry

[＠inabluemoon2023] Once in a blue moon 青月精品～ "1940s handmade shell carving Cameo Silver frame inlaid with marcasite brooch necklace pendant dual-purpose jewelry" Cameo originally meant the technique of embossing Gemstone. This technique can be traced back to the ancient Egyptian civilization, when carved stones recorded major events. As history progressed to the Renaissance, embossed techniques were used in colorful Gemstone crystals to make jewelry. Collected by religious leaders and upper class society, the themes include religion, mythological characters, landscapes and avatars; in addition, craftsmen began to use different materials such as glass, shells, corals, volcanic rocks...Use the thickness of the carvings to create different levels of color, highlighting the relief and Background separation. In the 19th century, the British Queen Victoria, and the French Napoleon and Josephine's love for Cameo caused a trend at the time, and its influence continued into the 20th century. After Cameo reliefs were mostly made of cheaper materials, they became popular among everyone. Affordable trendy jewelry. This Cameo is hand-carved from real shell and placed on an 800 Silver alloy base with a necklace pendant and a brooch in one. The orange shell surface is small and three-dimensional. The girl with a refreshing hairstyle is leaning on the lira from the side. Lyre, Silver frame inlaid with marcasite, with 800 mark on the back. Marcasite is polished to show a bright metallic luster. It has been widely used since the 16th century as a decorative Stone for expensive jewelry or processed and cut as a substitute for broken diamonds. 800 Silver is a kind of purity slightly lower than 925 Silver(standard Silver/contemporary sterling silver). ) Silver alloy, circulated in continental Europe from the 19th to the first half of the 20th century. Although this jewelry has no age mark, based on the workmanship, metal composition, and brooch closure, it is estimated that it may be a product around the 1940s. Acquired from a Japanese vintage market, the origin should be a European country. The second-hand item is in good condition, with normal wear and tear and signs of age. If you have any questions, please send a private message for more detailed photos. . Material: real shell, 800 Silver . Size: 3cmx3cm . Base: pin + pendant for dual use