Antique 10K Carved Hardstone Cameo, Carnelian & Agate Locket Pendant/Fob TLJ 9k gold Some portrait miniatures were painted

Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person

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The reigns of George I

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Antique 10K Carved Hardstone Cameo, Carnelian & Agate Locket Pendant/Fob TLJ 9k gold Some portrait miniatures were paintedA 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,