Antique 14K, 9K & Carved Shell Cameo Conversion Ring gargoyle This hand carved eagle fob

This hand carved eagle fob

A halo in deep red Bohemian garnet adds a wonderful sparkle

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

or use it to lengthen another chain in your collection

Antique 14K, 9K & Carved Shell Cameo Conversion Ring gargoyle This hand carved eagle fobA 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,