Black Shell Carved Cameo / Shell Cameo and chain / Carved Cameo / Mother of Pearl Cameo

Cameos have had a long history of being admired and loved. In fact, Roman author and philosopher Pliny the Elder (23 to 79 A.D.) wrote about glass cameos as costume jewelry for those who could not afford cameos carved from gems or semiprecious stones such as agate.

Shell cameos, relatively new in the history of cameos, became popular six- to seven-hundred years ago during the Renaissance but the height of their popularity occurred during the Victorian era. Victorians, especially British Victorians, were enamoured of Italy and all things Italian including cameos.

Travellers to Italy bought and wore cameos as a sign of their status. This cameo is relatively modern compared to those, but it is still beautiful and ready to be enjoyed in a more contemporary setting.

This cameo features a beautiful woman draped in a flowing gown. From her head billows a veil and she is wearing the most stunning pearl necklace and earrings. Don't you just love it when your jewelry - wears jewelry!

This cameo is carved from the black shell and has a pearlescent glow to it, as it reflects light back in pinks and greens. This cameo comes with a silver tone chain so you can wear it right away or give it as a gift.