Cameo : Gemoptions Jewelry!, Christian Faith & Fashion Jewelry

Cameo, carved shell. Information * Loose gemstones * Jewelry links Cameos appeared around the time of Alexander the Great, when portraits were used as seals. The designs were broadened when the Romans later adopted the cameo. It's popularity decreased in the Middle Ages, but later rose during the Renaissance period when more exquisite cameos enhanced fashions. As the Victorian Period emerged, shell cameos became popular as Queen Victoria expressed that sentimental jewels, such as the cameo, were her favorite.
ENHANCEMENT CODE E Click to view AGTA code. PROPERTIES Refractive Index 1.530-1.685 Hardness = 3.5 (Moh's Scale). Specific Gravity =2.86 Species - Shell. Optic Character - aggregate. WARNINGS FOR CARE Ultrasonic: Risky. Steamer: Risky. Heat: Very poor; blackening of stone may occur. Chemicals that harm: Attacked by acids.	MAJOR SOURCES Tropic and sub-tropic zones.	Birthstones
		January	Garnet
		February	Amethyst
		March	Aquamarine
		April	Diamond
		May	Emerald
		June	Pearl/Alexandrite
		July	Ruby
		August	Peridot
		September	Sapphire
		October	Opal/Tourmaline
		November	Topaz or Citrine
		December	Blue Topaz or Zircon

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Cameo