SOLD Antique 18K, Diamond, Emerald & Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch hungarian some wear on surface of

some wear on surface of porcelain

useful for keeping a little cologne handy

The unification of the materials and the design are what Art Deco is all about

Circa 1960-1980

as well as the Victorian trend of collecting micromosaics on their Grand Tours

SOLD Antique 18K, Diamond, Emerald & Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch hungarian some wear on surface ofA 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,