Victorian Cameo Pendant Necklace

Description

This piece is a Victorian-style cameo pendant, likely a mid-to-late 20th-century “revival” costume jewelry

• Design: A “Left-Facing Lady” profile (less common than right-facing) featuring a high-relief cream/ivory-toned figure against a bold brick-red background.

• Material: The cameo appears to be molded resin or plastic, a common material for “Victorian Revival” costume jewelry from the 1960s–1980s. The smooth, uniform texture and lack of carving marks suggest it was cast rather than hand-carved from shell or stone.

• Mounting: The pendant is held in a gold-tone openwork filigree frame with an ornate bail (the loop at the top). The back is finished with a solid red surface, typical of high-quality costume pieces like those by the 1928 Jewelry Company.

• Necklace Style: It features a black satin or silk-wrapped cord, accented with decorative gold-tone end caps and a “J-hook” or “S-hook” clasp with an extender chain.

• Measurements: The pendant itself is approximately 2 inches (5 cm) long including the bail, and the total necklace length is adjustable around 16–18 inches.