Lorngettes were invented in England by George Adams circa 1770 and remained popular into the early 1800s as more elaborate forms were created
with a cottage in the background
spear poised to impale the nefarious looking dragon at his feet
showcasing a seed pearl in the center of a star motif
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,