it is a little modern art sculpture to wear upon your hand
A central rectangular emerald rests in the center
they were granted freedom to live as they pleased and even had their own money
9 karat yellow gold has been formed into a sensual swirl of a snake
Possibly a depiction of the Virgin Mary
SOLD Antique Gold Filled Carved Shell Cameo Angel Brooch/Pendant ombre it is a little modernA 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,