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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bronwen, post: 2537615, member: 5833&quot;]The white pearls are matched rather than graduated, knotted, that classic debutante collar bone length.&nbsp; They are quite gritty to the teeth &amp; once you start examining closely you find that some have surface irregularities.&nbsp; They have stretched out on one side of the safety clasp.&nbsp; The sort of thing you wear with your twin set, but I&#039;m going to wear them to the Zoo tomorrow (Monday).&nbsp; Will need natural light to photograph; may have to wait for Tuesday.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for the cameo, I do like the blush effect of the pink in the stone, most prominent on her right breast.&nbsp; I was hoping the face would be executed less perfunctorily.&nbsp; I&#039;ve noticed that the majority of skilled cameo engravers either do faces well without paying much attention to the hair, or the other way around, &amp; do not take much care with the rest of the bust.&nbsp; This engraver did an excellent job with the shoulder, breast &amp; neck, fairly well with the hair, but face could be done by an advanced apprentice (maybe it was).&nbsp; The greats take care with every detail.&nbsp; I can&#039;t afford the greats.</p><p><br /></p><p>She&#039;s a heavy little thing &amp; rather nice in the hand.&nbsp; Only a C clasp, but tight enough that she could be worn safely.&nbsp; Came with a guard chain, which I had to reattach.&nbsp; For some reason it was off when the lot arrived.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>There is also a very fine chain with clasp auctioneer described as a 9ct bracelet.&nbsp; It is nearly large enough to go around an ankle; I can&#039;t keep it from sliding off.&nbsp; And a St. Christopher pendant I think is gilt base metal.&nbsp; Offered it to my very Catholic Haitian downstairs neighbor &amp; her niece.&nbsp; They both looked at a loss &amp; asked, Who&#039;s St. Christopher?&nbsp; Explaining did not help.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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