This is going to be one of our less expensive cameos. This is a real carved shell cameo, it is however a less complex carving then you see with our older cameos. It also modern, not new, but not that old. Maybe from the 1970's or 1980's. The setting is also gold plate over base metal compared to a gold filled setting. On the positive side the design and frame are nice, It is in good condition, light in weight. Also a nice size for a brooch at 1.5 inches in height. Lastly it is real shell with an attractive price point.