Antique Hand carved Italian Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Marked 800 Silver F269 40x30mm I know if we still

I know if we still made jewelry ourselves we would use all these stones in some way

The letter "R" with cherubs

800 as opposed to the standard

Our original design ethnic cameo can be worn as a brooch ( It comes with an easy lock pin on it ) or can be worn as a pendant

pitting and some imperfections in various stones

Antique Hand carved Italian Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Marked 800 Silver F269 40x30mm I know if we stillLength: 1. 25 Inch; Width: 1 Inches This cameo has what is called a tube hinge pin on it. That would indicate it is from around 1900. It does have a handmade locking clasp. Pin is bent but functional. You probably can bend it straight if it is an issue. The filigree setting is quite tarnished, I originally thought it was brass but the back has a 800 Silver tag on it. This was common silver content used in italy. . 800 as opposed to the standard . 925