Antique 18K & Hard Stone Cameo Brooch silhouette a little preserved relic of

a little preserved relic of a departed loved one

we find a band of gold

perfect for anyone who admires Mythology and beautifully executed French enamel

This charming necklace is set with marbled brown jade cabochons

Antique 18K & Hard Stone Cameo Brooch silhouette a little preserved relic ofA 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,