Authentic Italian Vintage Florenza Victorian Carved shell Cameo pendant brooch

They are incredibly versatile,Brooches are here to stay! They have been a cherished part of our culture and history since, well almost forever. never to be made again. This is also a pendant cameo brooch, specifically identified as a Vintage Florenza Victorian Shell Cameo Crown Gold Tone Pendant Brooch. It is an oval-shaped brooch made of gold-tone metal with a carved shell cameo of a woman's profile, set in an ornate frame with a crown design. The brooch is signed by the brand Florenza and is made in Italy, making it an authentic vintage piece. Cameo jewelry is a type of carved art that features a raised design or figure, often a profile of a face or a mythological scene. This specific cameo is identified as a shell cameo. This brooch or pendant is a one owner,from my dear friends estate. You would have really liked her. Everyone did. Well respected, deeply loved, her traditions remain with those of us who knew her. She was a tall elegant woman from the old south. She was smart as a whip, yet polite enough to never make anyone feel inferior. She had a sharp wit, full of sass and fun times. It’s behooved to say that this great woman was a fashionista. She simply looked glamorous. Whether she was serving ice tea on the veranda or attending a charity gala, my friend was coiffed to perfection! Whoever gets this piece of vintage charm will surely inherit her love, strength, vigor and determination that enveloped everything she touched. Italians do fashion right! A forever piece