Vintage Shell Cameo Pendant on a Gold-Tone Curb Chain

This item is an oval-shaped cameo necklace featuring a classic right-facing profile of a young woman carved in relief. The centerpiece is likely a shell cameo, indicated by the typical high-contrast white profile set against a brownish-orange background. The figure is depicted with elaborate hair adorned with a flower and draped garments, reflecting a traditional neo-classical style common in 20th-century jewelry. The cameo is encased in a decorative gold-tone metal frame with an ornate filigree or scrollwork border that includes twisted rope detailing surrounding the central stone. The pendant is suspended from a gold-tone metal curb-style chain. Regarding condition, there is visible greenish oxidation (verdigris) and surface wear on the metal frame, which suggests it is made of a base metal alloy rather than solid gold. The chain features a typical lobster claw or spring ring clasp. The style is mid-to-late 20th-century Victorian revival, a period when such mass-produced cameo jewelry was popular. There are no clearly visible maker's marks or hallmarks in the image, further suggesting it is a piece of costume jewelry rather than fine jewelry.