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Cameos – Wearable Sculpture in Relief

Posted on December 7, 2020December 9, 2020 by Maxine Carter-Lome
Cameos come in all sizes, forms, materials, subjects, and colors. This is an example of a carnelian shell cameo brooch
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by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher   Cameos are one of the most widely recognized types of jewelry. Many of us may even own a piece, most probably handed down from a family member. These miniature relief sculptures have a history that pre-dates the birth of Christ by 300 years, with origins in the ancient carving traditions […]

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