Victorian 14k Coral Cameo Earrings April 4th instead of European royalty

instead of European royalty

known as the Aesthetic Movement

Named after the four King Georges who ruled in succession through this period

is depicted in this unique shell cameo brooch

and stunning pearls

Victorian 14k Coral Cameo Earrings April 4th instead of European royaltyCameos are part of glyptic art and represent some design that stands out in relief (the opposite of intaglios), but they are more than just engraving they can tell us a story of art and fashion changes through the centuries. Appearing centuries ago, cameos always carried some message that the wearer wanted to reveal to the public: it protects me in a fight as an amulet in ancient Greece; I am wealthy and respectable as an expensive collectible piece