Antique 18K, 14K & Carved Shell Cameo Conversion Ring mourning brooch as well as rustic music

as well as rustic music

Condition: Excellent converted Vintage condition commensurate with age and wear

or anyone with an artistic and dramatic flair

with the spinning function smooth and satisfying

it still resonates today with its chic design and bold statement

Antique 18K, 14K & Carved Shell Cameo Conversion Ring mourning brooch as well as rustic musicA 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,