Antique 14K & Hardstone Cameo Conversion Ring st. mary lovely white opal cabochon stone

lovely white opal cabochon stone simply set

one looks back into the past

and this pendant is just the piece to show your admiration for the gothic

While it is unclear what type of insect it is meant to represent

With the original gold gilt roped setting and a vintage 14 karat gold wedding band

Antique 14K & Hardstone Cameo Conversion Ring st. mary lovely white opal cabochon stoneA 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,