Converted from an antique 18 karat gold stick pin
is embellished with 14 karat gold initials: FOE
Victorians were enchanted by Ancient civilizations and loved to wear jewelry that mimicked the styles of Roman and Greek artifacts
no matter where you choose to place it
Condition: Very good antique/ancient condition commensurate with age and wear
SOLD Antique 14K & Carved Shell Cameo Ring putti Converted from an antique 18A 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,