Tag Archives: Cameo

Modern Cameos

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Duncan Parker

I have just returned from the gem shows at Tucson Arizona. Tucson is the place where the whole gem and jewellery world gathers to who off what is new, interesting, and happening. I go there to learn what is in … Continue reading →

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Portrait Cameo

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Duncan Parker

Cameos are small art works often in the form of carved gems. We associate cameos with a white to cream figure on a pink to orange-brown background in the most traditional carved shell cameos. While some of the finest work … Continue reading →

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