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April 14, 2012

Huge Cameo

Cameo is a salt or freshwater shell. Sometimes it occurs in a translucent state but usually opaque. Common colors are white, gray, yellow brown or orange. Better cameos are layered so the carver can contrast the relief  as it goes deeper. The following picture is a very unusual size depicting a strong contrast of colors.

Very large gem quality cameo set in a brooch.