I'm sharing a small collection of cameos I acquired recently. When I visited my sister last May she gave me most of these cameos. Someone had passed them onto her. I don't think any of them are valuable, but I think they are pretty and I enjoy looking at them. Above you will see three pairs of earrings, one pair is clip-on, one pair screw-on, and one pair like studs.
The cameo above, is not a pin, it slides onto a scarf, or handkerchief.
I didn't get very clear pictures. We were gone all day and I didn't have time to take more. The cameos above, and below, are pins.
This cameo is a barrette. I bought it recently for $2.00! I bought it and three other barrettes that are similar, but not cameos. I plan to use them as napkin "rings" at a tea party.
The earrings below are clip-on.
Pretty Cameos!
Several years ago when we visited Naples, Italy we went to a cameo factory. The real cameos there were just gorgeous! They were way too expensive for me to even consider buying. Here is a link if you would like to read about cameos, click hereor go here: http://watchtower.org/e/20011122a/article_01.htm
I hope you enjoyed seeing my cameo collection.
Thank you for your interest, please leave a comment! And please do return soon!
Katherine
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30 comments:
Ohhhhhhhhh...Cameos...one of my favorite things. Yours are just beautiful!
I've found a few at Estate Sales, but they're more than I want to spend!!
~Blessings,
Jan
Yes, I enjoyed seeing your cameo collection. What a great idea to use the barettes as napkin rings...
I enjoyed seeing your cameos. They are so classic!
I just love cameos! Such a beautiful collection! Thanks for sharing;)
wow! that's cute!
I do...I do....I LOVE cameos. I have only a few, but they're so pretty and dainty aren't they?
My show and tell is posted now. Come by if you can find time. See you there! Happy Friday, happy show n tell day.
I love your cameos. My Daughter was married in August and I let her were the one given to me on my wedding day. I have another daughter to get married still. So I have to get it back for her.
What a lovely collection. I especially like the that you can slide onto a scarf.
That should say "the ONE that you can slide onto a scarf"!
Katherine,
Thanks for dropping by to visit...I'm enjoying a cup of 'Betty's Tea Blend' this very instant....it is absolutely delicious....come by and I'll share a cup with you....
Your cameos are exquisite...great variety in your collection...I have a few that I treasure....
Please drop in again....I've missed blogging but circumstances didn't allow it.....Blessings...Betty
I love cameos and enjoyed seeing your collection! The barrette one is beautiful and only $2!! Love the earring ones too. You should mount them in a shadow box so you can enjoy them all the time (if you'e not wearing them).
Manuela
WOW! My mom had some in her jewelery box, I remember going through as a child. I have always enjoyed these! How cool be able to see them made! Thank you for sharing your treasures!
I love cameos and have a few. These are beautiful. They do not have to be valuable to be treasured.
Katherine,
Your cameos are simply lovely! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
Gina
What a lovely collection. Thanks for sharing.
Your cameo collection is just beautiful...and that link was so interesting, too!
xoxo
Cameos are just lovely, and you have a wonderful collection of them.
Gorgeous! Cameos are so lady-like. My dear mother has a gorgeous cameo or two. I always love to see them. Thanks for sharing yours with us.
~Adrienne~
I have always loved cameos and enjoyed seeing all of yours.
Wishing you a great weekend.
Blessings,
Mary
Katherine, your cameos are just beautiful! What a grea collection.
Kathy
Its been a while since I've seen any of those.
Mama Bear
What a lovely collection of cameos. I would love to visit a cameo factory.
Wasn't able to visit last week! Oh, my Poinset-Teas are up now! Love the cameos, so very feminine, my fav is the barette!
What a sweet sister you have! All of your cameos are beautiful and elegant!
~Kelli
Ooo, I enjoyed this post very much! These are beautiful! I love the ideo of using the barettes as napkin rings. I may steal that!!
Tho these may not be "valuable", it seems that even costume cameos can bring a good price on eBay.
Oh, they are so lovely!! I have a very small collection of cameos (like maybe 5). I just love them.
:)
The cameos are so beautiful! I believe I could have a fatal attraction to cameos so I try to stay away from them. If I buy one, I know I won't be able to stop. It was such a pleasure to see yours.
Katherine, Cameos are one of my favourite things! I think they are so classic and beautiful. I have a cameo pin and necklace that belonged to my grandmother. I know they aren't valuable but I'm so pleased to have them.
I love you collection and enjoyed seeing them. Thanks!
Your cameos are lovely. I've always liked cameos too.
I also am praying for a miracle that McCain & Palin will get elected.
Hugs, Rhondi
Oh I love cameos.....you shouldnt have so many tho...that is stingy!! I'll give you my address, lol!!
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