Diana Roman Goddess
Diana Roman Goddess. In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature being associated with wild animals and woodland, and having the power to talk…
Thanatos Greek God of Death
Information on Thanatos, the personicication of Death and his depiction in cameos and other art throughout history. In Greek mythology, Thanatos was the personification of death. He was a minor…
Hypnos Greek God of Sleep
Information on Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep and gallery of cameos and other objects which incorporate his persona. In Greek mythology the winged youths Thanatos (Death) and his brother…
Cupid Roman God of Love
Cupid Roman God of Love. Information on Cupid and his depiction in cameos throughout the ages. Cupid, ancient Roman god of love in all its varieties, the counterpart of the…
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Shell Cameos information
Information on shell cameos. Although occasionally used in Roman cameos, the earliest prevalent use of shell for cameo carving was during the Renaissance, in the 15th and 16th centuries. Before…
Victorian Cameos Information
Victorian Cameos Information. Queen Victoria reigned between 1837 to 1901 and Victorian fashions changed considerably during this era including those of Victorian cameos. Although this era is referred to as…
Zeus Greek God
Information on Zeus Greek god of the sky and of cameos which depict the Greek god. Zeus was known as one of the twelve Olympian gods and chief god of…
Apollo Greek and Roman God
Apollo Greek and Roman God. Information on Apollo the Greek and Roman god and depictions of Apollo in cameos thoughout the ages. Apollo is the Olympian god of the sun…
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Diamond Precious Gemstone
Diamonds have often been used to set around the finest of cameos. The crystal clear stones enhance the look of the cameo. Many of these cameos would have been carved…
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Moonstone Semi-precious Gemstone
Information on moonstones including it's use in cameo carving. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations.
