Art Deco Italian 18k Shell Cameo Flower Pin/Pendant Rings The bar links and pins

The bar links and pins are all in good working condition

The stones have a luscious natural purple color that looks fantastic paired with the vibrant gold setting

A magnificent pair of diamond wings from the Victorian (ca1880) era

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

yet fun design

Art Deco Italian 18k Shell Cameo Flower Pin/Pendant Rings The bar links and pinsThe 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