Antique 10K & Hardstone Cameo Brooch/Pendant white topaz Marks: Inscribed FL to CGL

Marks: Inscribed FL to CGL

Condition: Excellent Estate condition commensurate with age and

just the piece for a special occasion

This sleek French creature is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and embellished with glittering diamonds covering her majestic head

keeping their vow of chastity

Antique 10K & Hardstone Cameo Brooch/Pendant white topaz Marks: Inscribed FL to CGLA 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,