Antique Cameo Filigree Ring
Antique Cameo Filigree Ring
$155.00
Antique Cameo Filigree Ring-
This Victorian ring is detailed with some beautiful filigree work and hand engraving. The carnelian shell is the shell most frequently used for cameo carving. In color, carnelian shells are a low-intensity peach or orange color, offering contrast between foreground and background colors. The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixteenth century and was popularized by Queen Victoria of England. Since that time, cameos have predominately showcased women’s profiles, and been worn by women who enjoy the beauty and craftsmanship of hand-carved cameos.
Yet cameos have not always been decorative jewelry for women. In fact, at different points in history they have been worn as frequently by men. While the birthplace of the cameo was nearly 300 years before the birth of Christ in Alexandria, Egypt, cameos owe their origins to ancient carving traditions. As far back as 15,000 BC, petroglyphs — figures carved into rock — were used to record significant events and communicate information. In ancient times people used cameos to depict an ethic or moral, or to make a statement about their faith or loyalties. Early Greek and Roman carvings featured images of gods and goddesses, themes from mythology, beautiful women and biblical events
-14 Kt. white gold
-Genuine carved shell cameo
-Cameo measures 19 mm. x 10 mm.
-Top of ring measures 6.5 mm high
-Finger size 3
-Shank measures 3 mm. and tapers down to 2 mm.
We offer ring sizing! See the variation chart for pricing.
- Please allow up to 5 days for us to size your ring.
- If you do not see you size, please contact us BEFORE your purchase so we can be sure the ring can be sized safely.
Feel free to contact us with any questions!
* Sorry, no returns accepted on rings that have been sized.
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Looking for more vintage rings?: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WMDaughter?section_id=10403693&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5
More vintage jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WMDaughter
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>>>SHIPPING : We ship all items within 1- 5 days. We ship all US orders through Priority Mail. Any additional items ship FREE!*
>>>INTERNATIONAL: All international orders are shipped out through First Class International. If you would like to upgrade please contact us so we can adjust the listing.
>>>ABOUT US: We are an actual brick and mortar shop called The WatchMaker's Daughter located in Downtown York Pa. We've been in business sine 1945. You can learn more about the shop at: www.watchmakersdaughter.net.
Our Etsy shop hours are the same as our business hours.
Tuesday – Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Saturday 8:30 - 3:00
Sunday - Monday Closed
https://www.facebook.com/TheWatchmakersDaughter/
https://twitter.com/wmdaughter
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This Victorian ring is detailed with some beautiful filigree work and hand engraving. The carnelian shell is the shell most frequently used for cameo carving. In color, carnelian shells are a low-intensity peach or orange color, offering contrast between foreground and background colors. The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixteenth century and was popularized by Queen Victoria of England. Since that time, cameos have predominately showcased women’s profiles, and been worn by women who enjoy the beauty and craftsmanship of hand-carved cameos.
Yet cameos have not always been decorative jewelry for women. In fact, at different points in history they have been worn as frequently by men. While the birthplace of the cameo was nearly 300 years before the birth of Christ in Alexandria, Egypt, cameos owe their origins to ancient carving traditions. As far back as 15,000 BC, petroglyphs — figures carved into rock — were used to record significant events and communicate information. In ancient times people used cameos to depict an ethic or moral, or to make a statement about their faith or loyalties. Early Greek and Roman carvings featured images of gods and goddesses, themes from mythology, beautiful women and biblical events
-14 Kt. white gold
-Genuine carved shell cameo
-Cameo measures 19 mm. x 10 mm.
-Top of ring measures 6.5 mm high
-Finger size 3
-Shank measures 3 mm. and tapers down to 2 mm.
We offer ring sizing! See the variation chart for pricing.
- Please allow up to 5 days for us to size your ring.
- If you do not see you size, please contact us BEFORE your purchase so we can be sure the ring can be sized safely.
Feel free to contact us with any questions!
* Sorry, no returns accepted on rings that have been sized.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Looking for more vintage rings?: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WMDaughter?section_id=10403693&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5
More vintage jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WMDaughter
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>SHIPPING : We ship all items within 1- 5 days. We ship all US orders through Priority Mail. Any additional items ship FREE!*
>>>INTERNATIONAL: All international orders are shipped out through First Class International. If you would like to upgrade please contact us so we can adjust the listing.
>>>ABOUT US: We are an actual brick and mortar shop called The WatchMaker's Daughter located in Downtown York Pa. We've been in business sine 1945. You can learn more about the shop at: www.watchmakersdaughter.net.
Our Etsy shop hours are the same as our business hours.
Tuesday – Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Saturday 8:30 - 3:00
Sunday - Monday Closed
https://www.facebook.com/TheWatchmakersDaughter/
https://twitter.com/wmdaughter
https://www.instagram.com/wmdaughter/
https://www.pinterest.com/wmdaughter/