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| Cameos may have normal enhancements(s) Wedgewood Cameo is a man-made porcelain Shipping & Handling Domestic add US $15, delivery in 2 weeks International Sales will be Money Order only, add $25 for insurance, delivery in 4 weeks Delivery could be earlier depending on stock supplies Downsize Changes $24 per ring, limit 3 sizes down. Not all designs can be modified. Upsize changes $15 per size, limit 3 sizes. Not all designs can be modified. Base size is marked with an *asterik ** Indicates base size price (sizing changes additional) |
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Mineral Species Color Hue Clarity Designation Cut Gemological Data Typical Enhancements Enhancement Stability Cameos are created by carving away a layered material to create a raised design or picture. Cameos are perhaps the oldest wearable art form and have been treasured for more than two millennia. Many early cameos were used as cylinder-seals and seal rings. THE LORE Many of the early Cameos were made from chalcedon and were thought to be powerful talisman. Amulets were worn to prevent drowning and ward off bad spirits. Cameos made of other materials protected the wearer from various evils. METHOD OF ENHANCEMENT Shell and Coral Cameos are occasionally bleached and dyed. Sometimes a sealer has been known to be used from time to time. Agate and Chalcedony Cameos are often dyed and is generally quite stable when the method includes heating. Artificial materials can be enhanced in infinite ways. GENERAL INFORMATION Cameo diversity is only limited by the imagination, the artist talent, and from the material it is carved. Most people believe incorrectly that all Cameos are carved from various shells. This assumption is wrong three folds. Most Cameos use to be made from shell. However, in today’s modern technological world, Cameos are made from all kinds of materials. Cameos can be made from any two-colored layered material such as agate, coral, or chalcedony. The second misconception is that Cameos are made from natural materials. Today, there are many beautiful affordable Cameos made from various porcelains, glass, resins, and plastics. There is also a huge variety in quality, price, and workmanship. This brings us to the third misconception that all Cameos are infact carved. Today, Cameos can be hand carved, ultrasonically carved, molded, or can be composed of several pieces and glued together. Thus, the world of Cameos is complex when evaluating creative artist’s expression and value. Cameos can be real, counterfeit, or simply an imitation. “DR. GEM’S”® ADVICE Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, value depends upon artist’s talent and the material used. Examine the Cameo very closely under magnification. Make sure the piece is not cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. The mounting should be made in 14kt gold and should not require any repair(s). Check prongs and bails for durability. IMPORTANT NOTE Jewels & Diamonds™ inventories tens of thousands of jewelry, gifts, collectables, and gemstones. Our new website catalog only features a tiny fraction of our store inventory at lower price points. Website consumers will see our selection expand exponentially. Consumers wishing to purchase items beyond our website’s credit card limit MUST make other financial arrangements outside of credit card sales. Jewels & Diamonds™ sells quality jewelry in all price points and beyond reality. Call “Dr. Gem”® today at 352-621-4653 and he’ll assist you personally. |
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