News-Antique.com - Oct 19,2009 - The Princess Rose cameo is studio produced for exquisite, sharp detail. It is mounted on a pale bronze panel and asymmetrically wrapped with a dimensional floral stem. Fabricated entirely by hand, the flowers and bezel mountings are set with pearl cabochons. Flower petals and leaves are softly lacquered.
About the time of tourism to the "new' archeological discoveries of Rome and Pompeii, cameos were popular souvenir items. They became so popular that itinerant cameo artists set up shop in Britain to fo portraiture. The minatures, carved of shell, agate and jet, were popular keepsakes because the camera was still decades away. The Victorians were captivated by styles of antiquity. Cameos were purchased as souvenirs which began a raging fashion trend in Europe.
If you are a vintage jewelry collector, we invite you to view these items on our website, www.SweetRomanceOnLine.com.
If you’re a dealer, purchasing wholesale, we invite you to our website, www.OrderSweetRomance.com. Here, you can view and order from an amazing collection of our jewelry inspired by various stylistic periods, from Renaissance jewels to mid-century Americana. Why search fruitlessly for decent, intact examples at flea-markets and shows? We add regular updates and promotions offered only online, as well as marvelous descriptions and the historical background for each piece. You can also visit our blog for daily discussion and special offers on jewelry and antiques.
