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This pair of vintage cameo earrings features a classic carved shell design set in 12K Gold Filled hardware. These are produced by AMCO (the "A" inside a circle/crest is a common mark for the American Jewelry Chain Co.) The "1/20 12K GF" stamp indicates that 1/20th of the weight of the metal is 12-karat gold, a high-quality "gold filled" standard popular in the 1940s–1960s. Listing Details Title: Vintage 12K Gold Filled Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Screw-Back Earrings – Leaf Motif Description: • Style: Victorian Revival / Mid-Century • Material: Carved genuine shell cameos (left and right facing profiles) • Metal: 1/20 12K Gold Filled (hallmarked on the screw-back fastener) • Design: Elegant oval cameos secured by four prongs, accented with a decorative gold leaf/scroll flourish at the top. • Fastener: Adjustable screw-back (ideal for non-pierced ears or vintage collectors). • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a warm patina on the gold and crisp carving on the shell.