and its smooth jadeite stone makes an excellent eye-catching centerpiece
Amazonite is said to have adorned the shields of Amazonian tribal women warriors hailing from roughly 10th century B
tigers eye
adding a touch of dark glamour to your jewelry collection
Dimensions: 7 1/2" inner diameter
Antique 10K, Seed Pearl & Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Etruscan and its smooth jadeite stoneA 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,