Antique 10K & Carved Shell Cameo Ring dangler Lorngettes were invented in England

Lorngettes were invented in England by George Adams circa 1770 and remained popular into the early 1800s as more elaborate forms were created

Inherent inclusion on the lower right side of the cabochon

along with the spinning mechanism will have you fidgeting until you get your hands on it

this cameo ring is like wearing a little story on your hand

Antique 10K & Carved Shell Cameo Ring dangler Lorngettes were invented in EnglandA 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,