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Cameos and Cameo Jewelry
Cameos are carvings traditionally done on shell or stone. Motifs differ--you might see carved florals, a group of people, the head and shoulders of one person, or perhaps carvings representing figures from mythology.
Unique Cameo Jewelry
There's a piece of cameo jewelry to suit every taste. The materials cameos are carved from differ, and so do the objects portrayed. From regal felines to flowing female figures, there's surely a piece of cameo jewelry that you'll fall in love with.
"Cameos Old and New" - Book Review
Anna Miller combined facts and folklore to give us this excellent book. Anyone who has a passion for cameos will appreciate her work.
Cameo, Portrait on a Shell
A description of cameos and how they are carved. Several nice photos.
Collecting Cameos: Ancient Beauties
Learn more about cameos in general. Find out what types of materials have been used to make cameos and what desirable qualities you should watch for. An interview with Barry Weber for PBS.
History of Cameos
Read about famous Victorian women who wore cameos, when they became fashionable during the Victorian era, and what they were made of. The page gives a few tips to help you date cameos.
History of Cameos
Another page that discusses cameos throughout history. Find out when they were popular with men and read several interesting facts about cameos.
Special Care for Cameos
The Cameo Collection gives advice on how to care for your cameo jewelry.