Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Screw-Back Earrings – Mid-Century Portrait Set Beautiful pair of authentic vintage shell cameo earrings featuring finely detailed feminine profile carvings. These cameos are hand-carved from natural layered shell, showing the classic caramel-and-ivory color banding that genuine cameos are known for. Each cameo is slightly unique — a signature characteristic of hand-made mid-century pieces. The cameos are set in mixed metal frames with a gold-tone twisted rope bezel bordered by a silver-tone backing. This contrast highlights the raised carving and gives the earrings a dimensional, heirloom-quality appearance. The original screw-back closures are intact and fully functioning, ideal for non-pierced ears or collectors who prefer traditional hardware. ⸻ ⭐ Features • Genuine hand-carved shell cameos (not resin or molded plastic) • Mid-century design (approx. 1940s–1960s) • Raised relief portrait carvings with visible detail in hair, facial features, and neckline • Mixed-metal setting: gold-tone rope bezel + silver-tone frame • Original working screw-back closures • Warm natural cameo coloration: ivory, cream, caramel, peach • Slight variations between the two carvings — typical of handmade pieces • Light, even vintage patina on metal (adds authenticity) ⸻ 📏 Measurements (Approx.) • Height: ¾ inch (~2 cm) • Width: ⅝ inch (~1.6 cm) • Cameo profile: medium dome