Antique 18K, 14K, Diamond & Turquoise Conversion Ring carved cameo polished stations in regular increments

polished stations in regular increments along its length

A revival of classic cameo cutting in the late 1700s accompanied a period of classical decorative motifs and Grecian-style fashions

This version actually hails from the 1960s which goes to show that "Egyptomania" never dies

while a piece of bright green jade is clutched between the two beasts

flanked on the top and bottom by seed pearls

Antique 18K, 14K, Diamond & Turquoise Conversion Ring carved cameo polished stations in regular incrementsPersian turquoise was very popular among Victorians. It was brought to Europe via Turkey, and called Pierre Turquoise (Turkish Stone) by the French. It is harder than American turquoise, and has a pure blue color with no matrix, which was desirable in the Victorian Era. Queen Victoria was said to be very fond of the stone, which added to its popularity. In many cultures, it is said to bring protection, health, prosperity and love. Some wear it to ward