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'I Love Mom' Heart Shape Agate Cameo Pendant - 5/8"x5/8"

$105.00
Nobody is more special in our lives than our Mom This genuine agate cameo is exquisitely carve... more

'I Love You' Heart Shape Agate Cameo Pendant - 3/4"x3/4"

$69.95
Show off your love for that special person in your life. This genuine agate cameo exquisitel... more

10K Gold Heart Shaped 'Angel' Oval Cameo Pendant w/ Chain

$74.95
Inspirationally portraying the protective love of an angel for its charge this genuine agat... more

10K Gold Heart Shaped 'Heaven's Gift' Cameo Pendant w/ Chain

$74.95
Depicting a baby adoringly held by its mother, it celebrates the incomparable love a mothe... more

10K Gold Heart Shaped Angel Oval Cameo Pendant w/ Chain

$74.95
Inspirationally portraying the protective love of an angel for its charge this genuine agat... more

10K Gold Heart Shaped Mother holding Child Cameo Pendant w/ Chain

$74.95
Celebrate the incomparable Everlasting Love a mother has for her child. This genuine agat... more

10K Yellow Gold Mother Holding Her Child Cameo Style Pendant w/Chain 18"

$79.00
Great Gift! First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victoria... more

10K Yellow Gold Guardian Angel Cameo-Style Pendant w/18" Chain

$25.95
Great gift idea! This beautifully crafted 10k yellow gold pendant features a guardian ange... more

14K Cat Cameo Pendant

$69.95
A great gift for a pet lover! Crafted from blue agate, this oval cameo pendant features ... more

14K Child Cameo Pendant & Chain 18"

$54.95
A tender scene to cherish for a lifetime. Crafted from blue agate, this oval cameo pendan... more

14K Elegant Lady Profile Cameo Pendant

$49.95
Feminine and beautiful! Crafted from blue agate, this cameo pendant features a carving o... more

14K Fancy Flower Cameo Pendant & Chain 18"

$94.95
Feminine and charming! This long bar pendant features one round shell flower cameo with ... more

14K Frame Victorian Lady Cameo Pendant & Cord 17"

$105.95
Add a sophisticated touch to your wardrobe! Crafted from blue agate, this unique piece ha... more

14K Framed Child Angel Guide Cameo Pendant

$44.95
A charming piece you will love! Crafted from blue agate, this pendant depicts an angel guidin... more

14K Framed Guardian Angel & Toddler Cameo Pendant

$65.95
Someone to watch over you. Crafted from blue agate, this cameo depicts a guardian angel watchin... more

14K Gold Frame Angel Cameo Pendant

$54.95
Great for gift! First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victoria... more

14K Gold Frame Angel Cameo w/chain 18"

$58.95
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Cameo w/chain 18"

$169.00
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Cat Cameo

$49.95
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Children Cameo

$50.95
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Children Cameo

$44.95
Great for Gift! First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victoria... more

14K Gold Frame Family with Child Cameo w/chain 18"

$119.00
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Horse Cameo

$44.95
Great for Gift! First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victoria... more

14K Gold Frame Lady Cameo

$85.00
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, thi... more

14K Gold Frame Lady Cameo

$49.95
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Lady Cameo

$79.00
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Lady Cameo

$59.95
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Marine Cameo

$89.00
Great for Gift! First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victoria... more

14K Gold Frame Mother & Daughter Cameo

$25.95
Great for Gift! First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victoria... more

14K Gold Frame Mother with Child Cameo w/chain 18"

$105.00
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Frame Sapphire Cameo

$42.95
First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victorian era, came... more

14K Gold Guardian Angel Cameo Pendant

$69.95
Someone to watch over you. Crafted from blue agate, this cameo pendant depicts a guardia... more

14K Gold Lady Profile Cameo Pin & Pendant

$159.00
Beautiful and sophisticated! This piece features a lady's profile with a rich in detail carvin... more

14K Gold Lady Profile Cameo Pin & Pendant

$149.00
Beautiful and sophisticated! This piece features a lady's profile with a rich in detail carvin... more

14K Gold Locket Cameo

$99.00
Great for Gift! First cameo produced in the fifteenth century and made popular during the Victoria... more

14K Gold Romantic Couple Cameo Locket

$155.00
Keep your loved one close to your heart. Crafted from blue agate, this cameo depicts a romanti... more

14K Guardian Angel Cameo Pendant

$44.95
A beautiful jewel to remember someone is watching over you! Crafted from blue agate, thi... more

14K Guardian Angel Oval Agate Cameo Diamond Pendant w/ 18" Chain

$99.95
Inspirationally portraying the protective love of an angel for its charge this genuine agat... more

14K Kids with Guardian Angel Cameo Pendant

$33.95
A beautiful jewel to remember someone is watching over you! Crafted from blue agate, thi... more

14K Mother Holding Baby Cameo Pendant w/ Heart Shaped Diamond Accent

$169.00
Celebrate the incomparable Everlasting Lovetm a mother has for her child. This genuine agat... more

14K Romantic Scene Cameo Pendant & Chain 18"

$84.95
A remembrance of your love! Crafted from blue agate, this oval cameo pendant features a carvin... more

14K Ruby Guardian Angel Cameo Pendant

$64.95
A beautiful jewel to remember someone is watching over you! Crafted from 14k gold, this ova... more

14K Sapphire Mother Holding Child Cameo Pendant

$69.95
The perfect gift for a mom. Crafted from blue agate, this cameo pendant features a carvin... more

14K Three Generations Cameo Pendant (Bonus: Free Picture Frame with Purchase)

$99.00
This beautiful piece is the perfect gift for a special grandmother. Crafted from blue agate... more

14K Three Generations Cameo Pendant & Pin

$159.95
This beautiful piece will surely become a family heirloom. Crafted from blue agate, this ova... more

14K Three Muses Shell Cameo & Snake Chain 18"

$259.00
Make this a family heirloom piece! An oval shell cameo carved with three ladies has a twiste... more

14K Victorian Agate Cameo Diamond Pendant w/ 18" Chain

$129.95
Featuring the enduring elegance of timeless classics this genuine agate cameo is exquisitel... more

14K Victorian Agate Cameo Pendant w/ 18" Chain

$79.95
Featuring the enduring elegance of timeless classics this genuine agate cameo is exquisitel... more

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There are two kinds of materials for cameos. One material, as we have seen in a previous article, is shell. The other material that is used to carve cameos is gemstones. Cameos carved from gem material are said to be "Hardstone Cameos". The term "hardstone" refers to any opaque stones used in making cameos, such as agate, carnelian, onyx, etc. Hardstone cameos are more durable than shell cameos; so they are much more expensive than shell cameos. For this reason, they are said by many jewelers to be a finer type of cameo than their shell-based counterparts.

Agate is the most popular gemstone for carving cameos. Agate is micro-crystalline quartz. It is popular because of its durability. Ancient Greek and Roman jewelers carved cameos out of agate. The oldest agate cameo found dates back to around 200 B.C. Agate also comes in a variety of different colors. The most popular colors used in recent history have been blue or green. Many modern cameos are made from banded agate, which simply means that the agate has naturally formed bands of color running through it. Modern day agate cameos are primarily carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. They are often carved ultrasonically or using dental tools!

Coral is another colorful cameo stone, was popular during the Victorian era as a symbol of good luck. Coral also been used in ancient times for good luck. Ever seen pictures of Egyptian scarabs [beetles carved into coral and worn as jewelry]? Today old coral cameos are rare and expensive! Other gemstones have also been used to carve cameos. Cameos have also been carved from opal, lapis, emerald, amethyst and ruby. These types of cameos or the most costly. Hardstone cameos have been carved in gemstone since ancient times and used on helmets and military accessories like breastplates and sword handles, on rings and other jewelry, and on vases, cups and dishes. During the Middle Ages, Pope Paul II was an avid cameo collector. Napoleon, who started a school to teach the art of cameo carving in Europe, loved cameos.

The most popular motif for a cameo carved from gemstone is the profile of a woman. However, because it is "tougher" than a shell cameo, many themes could be carved into agate and other "hardstones". These themes included: gods/goddesses, mythology, birds and flowers. The most valued gemstone cameos, however, are "metamorphic" ones. These include several subjects, such as a woman and a flower, within one carving. These are also called art cameos. Because hard stone cameo fakes were able to be mass produced after the Industrial Revolution, you must go to a reputable cameo carver or jewelry dealer to find one. Then, before you buy, examine your hardstone cameo carefully. As stated in a previous article on shell cameos, the stone should be without major cracks or chips. In recent years, people have tried to fake a cameo, (which is carefully carved from one material); by gluing a carved face from one material onto a different material of another background color! This is particularly true of hardstone cameos. Ask a trusted jeweler specializing in cameos to examine the cameo under a microscope to be sure

The care for gemstones/cabochon cameos is the same as it is for shell cameos, although shell cameos are more delicate. Again, as stated in a previous article on shell cameos, all cameos will require special care. Cameos should be dusted. After you dust it, you may rinse the cameo with warm water, drying it afterward with a soft cotton cloth. They should be oiled at least once a year. It is recommended that one use mineral oil. Olive oil, if it is not completely removed, may turn a cameo yellow. You should always avoid using soap, harsh cleaners or commercial jewelry cleaners. Remember, use a light hand! Do not scrub the cameo! And do not leave it to soak! Cameos must be stored in a clean, dry place, away from heat and bright lights. It is preferable that the jewelry box containing the cameo be lined. Follow the above guidelines and you will enjoy your gemstone cameo for many years to come!

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