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.
Neo-classical Cameos Information
Neo-classical Cameos. Neoclassicism is a revival of the styles and spirit of classic antiquity inspired directly from the classical period,which coincided and reflected the developments in philosophy and other areas…
Bacchus Roman God of Wine, Agriculture and Fertility
Information on Bacchus the Roman god of wine including cameos depicting the Roman god. Bacchus was the Roman god of agriculture, wine and fertility copied from the Greek god Dionysus.…
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Hardstone Semi-precious Gemstone
Hardstone is not really a gemstone but a term used to describe many different gemstones. Hardstone carving is the three-dimensional carving for artistic purposes of semi-precious stones such as jade,…
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Agate Semi-precious Gemstone
Information on agate including it's use in cameo carving. Agate is one of the most common materials used in the art of hardstone carving, and has been recovered at a number of ancient sites, indicating its widespread use in the ancient world
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…
Muller Frères Cameo Glass Makers Mark
Information on Muller Frères cameo glass makers including makers marks and gallery of cameo glass items made by the company. Muller Frères were French glassmakers located in Lunéville, France. They…
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…
