This cameo is stunning! The carving is exquisite, the colors of the natural shell are perfect, and the mounting is subtle and yet rich, with many small details in the engraving and pierced filigree.
Cameo is the art of carving a layered material, creating a portrait or landscape with the difference in the colors. While traditionally done in shell, banded onyx has been used in cameo work – particularly in Greece and Italy – for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
Metal: 18K White Gold
Gem: Shell Cameo
Gem Measurements: 17.2 x 7.9 mm, Oval
Ring Size: 4.50
Marks: “18K” Stamped on the inside band