Gold Toned Cameo Tassel Pendant Appraisal

Gold-Toned Cameo Tassel Pendant

This item is a gold-toned pendant featuring a central cameo element and a dangling tassel. The pendant is constructed with a main, presumably base metal with gold-tone plating, forming a circular frame. Within this frame, set slightly recessed, is an oval-shaped cameo. The cameo itself appears to be made from a translucent, light-colored material, possibly glass or plastic, with a white, opaque relief carving of a woman's profile facing right. The detail on the cameo is somewhat subtle, suggesting a classical or neoclassical style often seen in such pieces. The gold-toned frame surrounding the cameo has a smooth, polished finish. Attached to the bottom of the main circular frame is a smaller, ornate gold-toned bail orconnector piece with scroll-like embellishments. From this connector hangs a tassel component, composed of multiple strands of fine, gold-toned chain. The chains are gathered at the top, forming a dense, flowing tassel approximately 2-3 cm in length. At the very top of the main circular frame is a simple, closed bail for attaching the pendant to a chain or necklace. The overall condition appears good with no significant visible damage such as dents, scratches, or missing chains on the tassel, though some minor wear or tarnishing might be present on closer inspection due to its age and handling. This type of pendant, combining a cameo with a tassel, suggests an estimated age from the mid-20th century, possibly 1960s-1980s, when such detailed costume jewelry was popular. The craftsmanship appears to be commercially manufactured, with a focus on decorative visual appeal rather than precious materials.