THIS IS A LOVELY LATE 1800'S CAMEO. IT IS MADE WITH A LOOP AT THE TOP THAT YOU CAN MOVE UP OR DOWN. PURPOSE OF THIS IS TO WEAR WITH A CHAIN OR IF NOT IT IS A PIN. THE CAMEO MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2" TALL. IT HAS A GORGEOUS FILIGREE BORDER WITH FLOWERS AND OPEN DESIGN. IT IS NOT MARKED WHICH IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR JEWELRY THIS OLD. CARVED SHELL CAMEO HAS BEAUTIFUL DETAIL. WONDERFUL ADDITION TO ANY WARDROBE.