This intricate piece depicts a popular motif in Provencial France during the Napoleon III Era (1852-1870) and into the beginning of the Third Republic era (1871-1940)
As courting was very formal in Victorian society
From clasps to bottom of locket: 8
The shank bears some subtle intaglio details to the shoulders
Dimensions: 54mm (2 1/8") at widest point
Antique Coral Cameo Conversion Ring rubyring This intricate piece depicts aA 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,