This cameo bracelet is from an estate. 1" white to pale pink cameo is mounted in a beautiful frame and is attached to an expansion 1/4" band by Speidel. I don't know whether this is the original arrangement or whether someone did this in order to wear the cameo. The cameo could be change to another bracelet with side mountings, but I actually like the expansion band combination. The cameo is facing left and is in good condition except for a light crack in the upper left corner (hardly visible). Very nice facial detail. 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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