This is a lovely mother of pearl cameo measuring 1-3/4" oval with an 800 sterling frame. It hangs from an 18" fine sterling chain. Features on this cameo are very pretty and the pearl has a nice luster to it. TO ORDER THIS ITEM - Just click the Blue Shopping Cart Button to the left of the photo. If there is a PAYPAL button beneath the CART button, you can QUICK PAY ! Postage will automatically be filled into your total and You will receive confirmation of your payment. NO SHOPPING CART BUTTON ? First make sure the item is available for sale and there is no SOLD or HOLD desgination in the price line. Then email us at sallbill@suddenlink.net giving us the item # and we'll send you a PayPal Invoice or other payment information. DON'T FORGET TO VISIT Our MAIN PAGE for other Links to our site and our IMAGE GALLERIES for more defined searches.
Most of our items are vintage and are as acquired, unless we tell you otherwise. Therefore expect them to be in "Vintage" condition. We do not thoroughly clean our vintage jewelry, leaving that to the preferences of the buyer, and if there are any serious problems, flaws or noticeable repairs, we will try to note it in the description. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, we will always accept returns or otherwise try to make you a satisfied customer. Our return policy can be found at the top of the item page. The term cameo originally meant carving a design into a single material in bas-relief. They were usually done using shell, stone or other material. Indications are that cameos were first carved in the 15th or 16th century where the subject matter was derived from the Greek and Roman period. However, popularity flourished during the reign of Queen Victoria. Later cameos were mass produced and molded using celluloid, bakelite, lucite and newer resins. Popular now are laser made cameos because of their intricate detail and color combinations.
Intaglio jewelry is reverse cut from a cameo , cut from the back and sometimes highlighted with handpainting, enamels or other colored glass or gemstone. To care for your cameo
Dust cameo regularly with a soft brush and try to get in all the nooks and crannies of the carving . Do not use a lot of pressure.
You can rinse a shell cameo with warm water, drying with a soft cloth. Shell cameos are easily damaged , so do not use soap or any other cleaner including jewelry cleaners.
Most Mother-of-pearl cameos can be cleaned with mild soap and water being careful to dry completely and polish with a soft cloth.
Always avoid drastic temperature changes especially with shell cameos. This can cause them to fracture.
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