A very unusual antique 9ct gold pendant which at first glance may look like a cameo.. but rather than being a piece carved from shell it is a side portrait of a lady which is made from rose gold and affixed to a base which looks to be made from a thick amount of white enamel or similar. This is held in a 9ct rose frame which is stamped "9ct".

The chain necklace was on the pendant when I bought the piece, and is gold plated ( tested), and the thread barrel clasp I believe is likely brass.

The white backing when viewing with a strong jewellers eye glass shows masses of tiny bubbles not seen with the naked eye. (I've attempted to show this in my last photo under a macro setting).

This is not a type of jewellery item I've ever seen before so enamel is the closest description I can come up with.

The pendant including its bale measures 20mm long by 14.5 mm wide.

Happy Bidding. Note: Will only be sent within New Zealand. Thank you.