Cameo - jewelry, carved with convex image on it. The image is applied with a thread on precious or semiprecious stones. Using colorful layers of stones like agate, onyx, jasper, pearl layers of conch shells, the master of cutting stone created entire masterpieces in miniature.
Come to us is a mini work of art from Alexandria. Ancient masters, cleverly using the multicolored layers of stones, in addition to portrait work cut out scenes from mythology, images of rulers, gods, mystical characters. Used cameos and interior, on the handles of weapons, as elements of decoration expensive furniture, and, of course, as jewelry, such as brooches, earrings, lockets, rings.
Very many, once popular decorations lose their relevance and go out of fashion, but always returned to cameos. This season, many global brands make limited editions of jewelry, which includes cameos, decorated with beautiful rim, pearls and rhinestones. After all, this jewelry is not only beautiful and delicate look, but also has a rich history, because once they were the most beautiful women in the world, the great conquerors and kings.