This Beautiful shell cameo brooch is 2 Inches wide and 1 1/2 inches long, and is in a gold fill twisted rope and raised gold surround. The cameo has no cracks, and is of a lady surrounded by 3 houses with others in the background. (I don't think this is Ruth at the Well)because the houses have an Oriental look. The houses are beautifully detailed, and the carving is very fine, as are the 2 tone colors.