Amethyst is 15mm x 10mm with an approximate carat weight of
Created from the mold of an actual rat skull
it showcases a perfectly purple amethyst stone in the center
A great piece to start your brooch collection
This example of the beautiful Art Deco style incorporates deep blue faceted sapphires accented with icy diamonds
Antique 10K & Carved Shell Cameo Brooch gold filled Amethyst is 15mm x 10mmA 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,