Description
9ct Gold Cameo Earrings. Pre owned in good condition.
An antique set of cameo earrings, featuring a woman’s profile carved in relief.
Cameos are miniature works of art, often depicting mythological figures, portraits or nature scenes.
Popular materials include carnelian shell, mother of pearl, agate, seashells, sardonyx and hardstone.
Cameos have a history dating back to ancient times and experienced resurgences in popularity.
It was very popular during the Renaissance and Victorian eras.
The value of a cameo can depend on its age, material, craftsmanship, and the rarity of the subject depicted.
