Antique 18K & Carved Shell Cameo Mythological Brooch April 4th varied greatly throughout the reigns

varied greatly throughout the reigns of different king Georges

This gorgeous example is loaded with not only beautifully-hued stones but also symbolism in those very stones: pink topaz (symbolizing wealth and prosperity)

Materials and Features: 9k pink gold

organic material

and featured semi-precious stones such as bloodstone or carnelian

Antique 18K & Carved Shell Cameo Mythological Brooch April 4th varied greatly throughout the reignsA 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,