Antique 18K & Carved Shell Julius Caesar Cameo Conversion Ring aquamarine In both Egypt and Persia

In both Egypt and Persia

Now in its new life

This brooch is crafted from silver

watch chains

from 1837 until her death in 1901

Antique 18K & Carved Shell Julius Caesar Cameo Conversion Ring aquamarine In both Egypt and PersiaA 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,