C&S-Cameo_Orange Shell-Genuine

Intricately carved Cameos first appeared around the time of Alexander the Great, in official portraits used as seals. During the Renaissance, their finely crafted designs enhanced the elaborate fashions of the period. The Cameo reached a new height of popularity in the Victorian age as one of the sweetly feminine, sentimental jewels favored by Queen Victoria herself. The timeless and elegant beauty of hand-carved Cameos - a truly classic fashion accessory is one that can be treasured from generation to generation.

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Quality Information & Color Information

Quality	Description	Variations
Standard	Shell carving; white face on orange to brown back ground; facing left or right	N/A

Care

Cameos are quite fragile and are not for everyday wear and special care should be taken when wearing. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, wipe gently with a moist cloth.

Major Sources

Tropic and Subtropic Zones

Properties & Reactions

Enhancement Code: N

Hardness: 3.5

Color: Orange

Species: Shell

RI: 1.53-1.685

Specific Gravity: 2.86

Optic Character: AGG

Phenomena: None

Ultrasonic: Risky

Steamer: Risky

Heat: Very Poor - blackening of stone may occur

Chemicals: Attacked by acids