Art Deco Italian 18k Shell Cameo Flower Pin/Pendant Rings a billowing dress

a billowing dress

adding a fabulous and whimsical appeal to the design

This stunning bracelet would look beautiful worn by itself or grouped with other complimentary bracelets

The ring's gallery is detailed by intricate scrolling punch work

Art Deco Italian 18k Shell Cameo Flower Pin/Pendant Rings a billowing dressThe earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before that, cameos were carved from hardstone. The Renaissance cameos are typically white on a grayish background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the Bahamas arrived in Europe, thus sparking a big increase in