Victorian 9k Shell Cameo Brooch Aventurine The bracelet's surface has a

The bracelet's surface has a width of approximately 1/2"

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

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

The cushion cut diamonds are held within six-prong settings

The diamond has an approximate weight of 0

Victorian 9k Shell Cameo Brooch Aventurine The bracelet's surface has aThe 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