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Historians have debated on when and where Cameo type accessories first began to be made. Some believe ancient Egyptians started this trend others believe it all happened in Greece. Most of the older cameos are white on black, white on reddish brown, or white on blue. The cameos that I have usually seen usually contain the silhouette of a woman's face. Today you see them in all types of colors with all different kinds of subjects. I love their beauty and gracefulness, but I also love the quirkiness of the cameo's that have a subject other than a woman. I would absolutely love to have that octopus cameo above. What are your thoughts on cameos? Do you prefer the traditional woman's silhouette or the non-traditional ones like the octopus?
I love that octapus one - such a fun idea!
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Love that style! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love cameos, I collect them. I think they always look marvelous :) xx
ReplyDeleteThe octapus one is so cool! I want a necklace with it on it.
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loving these! so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love cameos! These are so pretty!
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justyn
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I definitely prefer the non-tradition ones! The octopus is so sweet. Cameos are so pretty, I really want a legit antique cameo ring someday.
ReplyDeleteI am a non-traditional person, so I have to go with the unusual ones. That's more my style.
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I prefer the traditional woman's silhouetteone. I have one in light pink.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeletelove first photo with the cameo surround by the rhinestones and the cameo bracelet. sigh so pretty
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ReplyDeletebjs
I'm obsessed with cameos of any type. I love them all! I've bought quite a few recently.
ReplyDeletei love cameos! they make everything feel so vintage and beautiful. :)
ReplyDelete<3, Mimi
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I think cameos are beautiful! That octopus one is my favorite! :) and the one with the mirror is lovely.
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After seeing these images I really must reconsider selling my cameo-ring.. These are so beautiful!
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