Victorian 14k Agate Hardstone Cameo and Pearl Pendant/Pin chicken the beads are hollow and

the beads are hollow and lightweight

the piece forms the shape of a striking 12-point starburst

Hanging from the center tassel is a second foil-back amethyst stone

which is made of sterling silver

which would allow the pin to be worn on your favorite

Victorian 14k Agate Hardstone Cameo and Pearl Pendant/Pin chicken the beads are hollow andThe earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before that, cameos were carved from hardstone, usually agate. 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