Carved Amethyst Plum Ring in 14k April 4th Locket rings or poison rings

Locket rings or poison rings

gold-filled jewelry was very common and was manufactured in large numbers

With so many different designs and sizes

Napoleon himself founded a Parisian apprentice school to foster the talents of young cameo carvers

Circa 1840 this gorgeous enamel-framed cameo sees turquoise blue as a muse amidst mediums

Carved Amethyst Plum Ring in 14k April 4th Locket rings or poison ringsIn the late 1800s, designers, thinkers, writers, and artists joined forces in an effort to return to the days of craftsmanship. Handmade designs inspired by nature, and simple, straightforward construction techniques are thus hallmarks of Arts and Crafts jewelry. This protest resulted in Arts and Crafts jewelry pieces that are truly one of a kind works of art. In fact, no two Arts and Crafts earrings, necklaces, pins, rings, pendants, or brooches are