Antique 18K, 14K & Amethyst Conversion Ring hardstone cameo Size (can be resized): 9

Size (can be resized): 9

utilizing time-consuming and one of a kind skills such as enameling

it is a must-have piece for any cameo collector

jewelry enjoyed a bigger-than-life style

A deep pink ruby cabochon rests amid accents of natural seed pearls

Antique 18K, 14K & Amethyst Conversion Ring hardstone cameo Size (can be resized): 9The name Amethyst comes from the Greek word ametusthos, meaning "not intoxicated." The jewel was named so according to a Greek myth. The wine god Bacchus, angry over an insult, said that the first person he should meet up with would be eaten by tigers. The unfortunate maiden who he ran into was named Amethyst. The goddess Diana protected her by turning her into a clear crystal. Bacchus regretted his brutality and poured his wine over the crystal,