Cameo Parures Information and History
Information on cameo parures. A parure is a set of jewellery which can be a combination of a matching necklace, earrings, brooch, bracelet and often a diadem or tiara. A…
Cameo Rings Information and History
Information and history of cameo rings. Cameo rings have been worn for centuries. The style of setting a cameo into a plain hoop mounted by a table setting is very…
Cameo Pendants Information and History
Information and history of cameo pendants. The word pendant derives from the Latin word pendere and Old French word pendr, both of which translate to "to hang down". It comes…
Cameo Brooches Information and History
Cameo Brooches. Brooches are probably the most popular setting for a cameo. In the early 19th Century brooches set in gold or silver were luxury items and were the privilege…
Cameo Jewellery Information and History
Cameo jewellery is one of the most popular forms of displaying cameos. Prosperity in the Renaissance era lead to an increase in the demand for jewellery. Jewellery became part of the…
