Antique Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch c.1920 Art Deco 10k Jesus

For sale is an authentic antique hand carved shell cameo brooch from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. It is a carving of Jesus. The shell is in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. I took this piece to an appraiser and watched her test it. There are 2 bands around the shell. The outer band is sterling and the inner band is 10k gold. The brooch is approximately 2” long and 1.75” wide and it weighs 12 grams. It is a stunning piece.

Antique/Vintage Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli And Marcasite Ring. Art Deco

Lapis Lazuli forms inside a “host rock”. Pieces of the surrounding rock or alternative minerals get trapped inside the crystal structure over millions of years. When the raw gemstone is cut and polished and smoothed for jewelry, these hidden mineral veins show up as distinct lines, webs, or patches.