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Find Out MoreThis is a wonderfully detailed cameoA layered stone or shell in which the design is cut in relief where the main design is carved onto the top layer and the remainder is carved away to reveal the next layer using the natural colours of the stone or shell to produce the different shadings of the carving. This is done in shell, coral, lava and various stones.. It is carved from a large helmet shell. After 1800 demand for cameos grew, as they became popular souvenirs of the Grand Tour among the middle class. This was carved circa 1840 in Italy. Classically the designs carved onto cameo stones were scenes of Greek or Roman mythology. This example is surrounded by an enamelled 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold mount and is in its original case.
Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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