Antique 14K, 9K & Carved Shell Cameo Conversion Ring gargoyle in the 1890s

in the 1890s

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

this black opal ring has a simple three banded shank and bezel of 14 karat gold

and send a shiver up your arm when you dare to give him a glance

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,