Marks: Sheffield Rose hallmark (1975)
The Arts & Crafts Movement came into being based on the ideals of William Morris and John Ruskin
a lovely Victorian jewel
Two bright red rubies serve as her eyes
Crafted of 14 karat yellow gold
Antique 10k, 9K, Seed Pearl & Carved Shell Cameo Conversion Ring peach Marks: Sheffield Rose hallmark (1975)A 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,