Vintage 12K Gold Filled Cameo Necklace 1940s Original UNION Shell Pendant For Sale

Available for your collection is an exceptional, investment-grade mid-century hand-carved shell cameo necklace dating to the late 1940s / early 1950s. Unlike many vintage cameos on the market that have been married to modern replacement chains, this heirloom piece is completely original, intact, and untouched from the clasp down to the ornate pendant bale.The focal point is an exquisite right-facing female profile, delicately hand-carved into a genuine natural shell. The cameo is securely cradled within an elegant, highly detailed gold-filled frame featuring ornate scrolling and a matching decorative split-bail accent.The spring ring clasp and its adjacent link element carry clear, crisp historic manufacturing stamps: \"1/20 12KT GF\" alongside the authentic, highly collectible maker\'s mark “UNION\". This guarantees a heavily bonded, legal-minimum 5% solid gold outer layer that resists tarnishing and retains its gorgeous, rich luster over decades of wear.An exceptional find for the serious vintage jewelry enthusiast or cameo collector.