SOLD Antique 14K & Carved Shell Cameo Ring putti Converted from an antique 18

Converted from an antique 18 karat gold stick pin

the hand holding a star

a Roman emperor was taken prisoner

is embellished with 14 karat gold initials: FOE

Converted from a charm

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,