Antique 14K & Carved Shell Cameo Earrings sea nut mimicking a ribbon tied into

mimicking a ribbon tied into a bow

You peer out the window into the moonlit night and see your beloved beckoning you to follow him into the garden

gilt silver

The fad of pairing 'Persian' turquoise with seed pearls became popular after Queen Victoria of England married Prince Albert

and perfect for any little treasure you'd like to store with style

Antique 14K & Carved Shell Cameo Earrings sea nut mimicking a ribbon tied intoA 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,