Antique 18K, 14K & Carved Cameo Satyr Conversion Ring witch's heart this would have been worn

this would have been worn by a well-dressed gentleman

it fits comfortably on a size 7 finger

Inside the heart is a pansy and leaf motif

which is further decorated with deep intaglio details

Persian turquoise symbolized friendship as well as romantic love

Antique 18K, 14K & Carved Cameo Satyr Conversion Ring witch's heart this would have been wornA 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,