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Cameo pins are usually carved or engraved stones that are used for brooches or on necklaces. Usually made of onyx or agate with some kind of design in it.
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What is the history of cameo jewelry?
Greece or Rome was the first to make cameo jewelry. It is unknown exactly when the first cameo jewelry was made. Cameo jewelry used to be carved from rock. Later, the jewelry would be made from shells.
How much are cameo pin worth?
That depends on the age and quality of the cameo.
Use the word cameo in a sentence?
My mother's favourite broach is a cameo pin made from ivory and ebony, carved in the likeness of Queen Victoria.
What is a cameo?
A "cameo" is a piece of jewelry in the form of a carved silhouette. In the theater, the phrase "cameo appearance" was used to refer to a brief appearance in a play or movie, frequently where the actor is not playing any role. For example, Alfred Hitchcock appeared "in cameo" in most of his movies; frequently walking by as an anonymous face in the crowd, or boarding a bus in the background of the scene.
Where can one find cameo jewelry?
Cameo Jewellery can be purchased at the following retailers: Ross-Simons, VictorianTradingCo, Jewelrymine, YochiNy, Victoriasjewelrybox, as well as HSN.
What does brooch?
A brooch is an item of jewelry with a pin on the back to pin to your clothing.
When is a cameo ring a suitable gift?
A cameo ring is a ring with a small portrait of a loved one embedded in the jewelry. These are appropriate gifts for aniversaries, weddings, or funerals.
Foreign gold jewelry marks?
I have a cameo ring that is marked 450, do you know what carat that is?
What does brooch mean?
A brooch is an item of jewelry with a pin on the back to pin to your clothing.
Where can one find the value of an antique cameo?
It all depends on the setting, the type of material used for the carved cameo--shell, hard stone, lava, etc., the age of piece, the size, and the condition of the actual carving and material. As in all fine jewelry, there seem to be a lot of "ifs". However, a "rare" type of carving or a really old carving may make the piece extremely valuable and a more common carving or a very worn piece may cause the value to go down. To really evaluate a piece take it to a cameo "expert" for appraisal.
Is a broach held on by a pin?
yes, a broach is the piece of jewelry that the pin is attaching to your clothing and/or hat. the pin is glued or set on the back. However, a flower that is attached with a pin to your clothing and/or hat is not considered a broach. A broach is only jewelry. s from s.f. yes.
Where can one find a cameo locket?
One can find a cameo locket on some online retailers. These include Victorias Jewelry box and Amazon. They can also be found on the Internet auction site Ebay.
