Antique 10K Carved Hardstone Cameo, Carnelian & Agate Locket Pendant/Fob TLJ 9k gold Dimensions: 31mm X 27mm X

Dimensions:  31mm X 27mm X 10mm

wear on underside of bangle

aged to a creamy patina

The Order of Knights of Pythias

Antique 10K Carved Hardstone Cameo, Carnelian & Agate Locket Pendant/Fob TLJ 9k gold Dimensions: 31mm X 27mm XA 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,