This item is a silver Wedgwood Jasperware cameo pendant top. It uses Jasperware, a type of ceramic developed by Wedgwood in England in the 18th century. It features white reliefs with motifs from ancient Greece and Rome, set against blue or pink backgrounds. These items are circulated as vintage or antique pieces, and those from older periods are prized for their beautiful, translucent white reliefs. The frame and bail are often made of sterling silver.