A Rare French Shell Cameo of Terpsichore in 18ct diamond chain rings have become a

chain rings have become a vintage staple

An extremely dramatic

Especially from the middle of the Napoleon III period

all come together to create this feminine

But perhaps my favorite detail is the massively oversized opening and closing bale

A Rare French Shell Cameo of Terpsichore in 18ct diamond chain rings have become aParticularly challenging to find, French shell cameos set in 18ct are things of wonder. Especially from the middle of the 19th century, they posess a different type of archaeological revival aesthetic than English or American jewelry of the era this French hallmarked example features a boulework decorated frame that terminates in four faceted disco balls that create further polarity for our star, the Grecian muse, Terpsichore, to dance within. Often