This ring in gilded brass, agate and mother of pearl is inspired by a 19th century oval medallion brooch. Cameo is a technique for engraving hard stones: the motif is in relief, as opposed to intaglio, where the motif is in relief. The first cameos date back to Ancient Greece and Rome, but it was during the Renaissance, under strong Italian artistic influence, that cameos as jewellery appeared. Their development lasted until the 19th century: cameos were popularised by the great royals who particularly appreciated them, such as Queen Victoria, or Napoleon Bonaparte, who created a school of
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