Vintage Gold-Tone Costume Cameo Necklace

This is a vintage mid-century costume jewelry pendant necklace featuring a classic oval cameo. The cameo depicts a right-facing portrait of a young woman with ornate curls and floral accents at her shoulder, rendered in a creamy white bas-relief against a reddish-brown or carnelian-colored background. The cameo appears to be molded resin or plastic rather than carved shell, evidenced by the uniform texture and soft edges. It is housed in a gold-tone metal frame with a distinctive sunburst or pleated textured border. The metal exhibits a bright gold finish with some minor patina and surface wear consistent with age. The pendant is attached to a decorative gold-tone flat link chain by a textured bail. While no visible maker's marks are present on the exterior, the style and construction are characteristic of mass-produced costume jewelry from the 1960s or 1970s. The piece shows no significant damage, with the relief remaining crisp and the bezel setting secure. The overall craftsmanship represents standard consumer-grade quality for the era, designed to mimic high-end carved shell jewelry.