{"product_id":"unlisted-antique-10k-carved-carnelian-cameo-centurion-ring","title":"Antique 10K \u0026 Carved Carnelian Cameo Centurion Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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, which documented important religious and symbolic iconography onto rock faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its popularity in previous periods, the most well-known era for cameo collection was the 19th century, inspired by royal cameo collectors Queen Victoria and Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Shelled cameos, which depicted these natural and humanistic scenes onto deep-sea shells, became quite popular under Queen Victoria’s reign. Similarly, Napoleon himself founded a Parisian apprentice school to foster the talents of young cameo carvers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in 10 karat rose gold, this cameo ring depicts the profile of a bearded Centurion soldier carved in deep rust-colored carnelian. The shank has decorative shoulder work in a warm rose gold. On the closed back, we see an elegantly executed inscription, 'FL to CGL'. A great ring for any sex, it is sure to become your new favorite every day accessory!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails (approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize (can be resized): 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: ring top is approx. 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 5.55 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Gold, Carnelian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: 10K yellow gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Inscribed FL to CGL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent Antique condition commensurate with age and wear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\"Titus\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120639381598,"sku":"MM 10-20-25","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/5465\/4046\/files\/CarnCamFront.jpg?v=1777316546","url":"https:\/\/thekovencourt.com\/products\/unlisted-antique-10k-carved-carnelian-cameo-centurion-ring","provider":"The Koven Court","version":"1.0","type":"link"}