While inspired by the intaglio, the cameos creates the opposite effect – instead of the main focus being sunken, the image is raised.
Modern cameos are carved into layered agates, dyed to create strong color contrasts.
Hartley Brown in Gallery #50 has a number of charming modern cameos.
Such as:
Hardstone Cameo Pendant / Brooch by Filippo Tignani
Wonderful hardstone agate cameo featuring a delicately carved portrait of a beautiful young maiden, mounted in yellow gold surrounded by ten natural pearls in yellow gold. Agate, natural pearls, and gold, Italy, 1860-1870. [ Hartley Brown LLC | Gallery #50 | 917.623.9550 | hartleybrownllc@aol.com ]
Amazing Hardstone Portrait Cameo by Luigi Rosi in Gold Brooch Frame
Amazing Hardstone Portrait Cameo by Luigi Rosi in Gold Brooch Frame. Wonderful example of high carved portrait of a male in profile by Luigi Rosi. The detail is truly precise, set in a gold brooch frame. Signed on front of gem. Agate and gold, Italy, circa 1870. [ Hartley Brown LLC | Gallery #50 | 917.623.9550 | hartleybrownllc@aol.com ]
Hardstone Cameo Brooch and Earrings Set in Gold and Pearls
Cameo brooch and earrings set of very fine high carving, set in gold frame with pearls. May be sold separately. Agate, gold, and pearls, England, 1850-1860. [ Hartley Brown LLC | Gallery #50 | 917.623.9550 | hartleybrownllc@aol.com ]
Hartley Brown invites you to visit Gallery #50 where you’ll find carved stones, intaglios, rare certified gemstones, antique, and period jewelry.
To inquire about the above items call 917.623.9550 or email hartleybrownllc@aol.com
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is located at 1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th Street). And is open daily.
