Antique 10K & Carved Coral Cameo Ring jasper possibly intended as a religious

possibly intended as a religious medallion

The faceted emerald cut amethyst stone is paired with a replica textured band

and a bead necklace

Made from the horn of a dik-dik

Marks: MADE IN MEXICO

Antique 10K & Carved Coral Cameo Ring jasper possibly intended as a religiousA 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,