Antique 14K & Hardstone Cameo Conversion Ring st. mary In many cultures

In many cultures

While it is unclear what type of insect it is meant to represent

lovely white opal cabochon stone simply set

always a crowd pleaser

it washed up on the shores of South America and became a symbol of good luck in Brazil and Peru

Antique 14K & Hardstone Cameo Conversion Ring st. mary In many culturesA 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,