in the 1890s
This hand carved eagle fob
a metal lower in gold content and typical of the Bohemian garnet pieces of the 19th century
the Pope granted a canonical coronation to the image located within the Basilica
A halo in deep red Bohemian garnet adds a wonderful sparkle
Antique 14K, 9K & Carved Shell Cameo Conversion Ring gargoyle in the 1890sA 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,