Antique 10K & Carved Shell Cameo Brooch gold filled this bright orange cabochon ring

this bright orange cabochon ring is set on a simple 14 karat gold shank

Amethyst is 15mm x 10mm with an approximate carat weight of

incorporating a vintage 1930s shank

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This example of the beautiful Art Deco style incorporates deep blue faceted sapphires accented with icy diamonds

Antique 10K & Carved Shell Cameo Brooch gold filled this bright orange cabochon ringA cameo is a form of glyptography, or bas relief carving, most often cut into glass, hard stones, and shells. Artworks were crafted to create two layers on one piece of material, the top of which protruded from its background, creating a multi dimensional artwork. These detailed reliefs were often used to adorn pieces of jewelry, including brooches, necklaces, bracelets and rings. The earliest cameos took inspiration from prehistoric petroglyphs,