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Summary: Review by a Cameo carver.
Review: I am one of the small number of portrait cameo carvers on gemstone. I found this book to be excellent. There is a wealth of detail on all aspects of cameos. There are also good illustrations. There is valuable info for collectors on identifying and valuing Cameos. Information on how to distinguish Ultrasonic Cameos from the more valuable hand-carved cameos is given. You will gain a lot of knowledge on how Cameos are made and valued from reading this title.
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Summary: Review by a Cameo carver.
Review: I am one of the small number of portrait cameo carvers on gemstone. I found this book to be excellent. There is a wealth of detail on all aspects of cameos. There are also good illustrations. There is valuable info for collectors on identifying and valuing Cameos. Information on how to distinguish Ultrasonic Cameos from the more valuable hand-carved cameos is given. You will gain a lot of knowledge on how Cameos are made and valued from reading this title.
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Summary: Great Cameo Book
Review: Ms. Miller is one of the world's experts on gems and jewelry appraising! She has courses all over the globe in her Master Valuer Program including a major university here in the US! She takes this expertise and her love of cameos and really has written a comprehensive text on cameos. I think it will help the history buff, jewelry appraiser and anyone who has an interest in cameos. GREAT BOOK!
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Summary: An invaluable resource and reference for cameo buffs.
Review: Now available in an newly updated and expanded second edition, Cameos Old & New by Anna Miller is an informative and authoritative guide featuring a wealth of information on the creation, collection, appraisal, and appreciation of cameo jewelry. Filled with black-and-white photographs as well as an inset section of color plates, Cameos Old & New instructs the reader on how to distinguish cameos produced with ultrasonic technology from hand-carved ones, and how to separate old cameos from recent creations. A superb and comprehensive reference, Cameos Old & New is an invaluable resource and reference for collectors, dealers, curators, and anyone wanting to know more about the cameos in their possession.
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Summary: Great for the beginner
Review: Now available in an newly updated and expanded second edition, Cameos Old & New by Anna Miller is an informative and authoritative guide featuring a wealth of information on the creation, collection, appraisal, and appreciation of cameo jewelry. Filled with black-and-white photographs as well as an inset section of color plates, Cameos Old & New instructs the reader on how to distinguish cameos produced with ultrasonic technology from hand-carved ones, and how to separate old cameos from recent creations. A superb and comprehensive reference, Cameos Old & New is an invaluable resource and reference for collectors, dealers, curators, and anyone wanting to know more about the cameos in their possession.
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Summary: Great for the beginner
Review: This book is extremely useful for anyone new to cameo collecting. There is an extensive history of the cameo, information on famous cameo artists, as well as the different materials used for cameos. It contains a small section on how to date cameos, and how to spot fakes. Overall, a great book for the beginner.
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Summary: very helpful for new collectors
Review: very good book and helpful too. i enjoy looking at the pictures and it has lots of useful info!
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Summary: More than just your grandmother's brooch
Review: When most people think of cameos, they think of the standard woman's profile carved from shell and mounted as a brooch or necklace. But the art of the cameo encompasses far more than that. Historically, it dates back to the ancient world, and over the centuries many materials have been used in making these works of art. Although female heads are probably the most common subject, mythological figures, animals, portraits of individuals, and many other things have found their way onto cameos. The quality can range all the way from cheap mass-produced modern items to fine hand-crafted pieces worthy of any museum.
Anna Miller's "Cameos" is a wonderful introduction to cameos. She covers the history of the form, the subjects normally found and what each one looks like--very useful in an age where few people know their mythology. She describes the different materials that have been used in making cameos--including lava from Mt. Vesuvius, shell, agate, onyx, plastic, and glass. There's an extensive section on how cameos are made and on the people who made (and make) them. One particularly useful discussion describes the differences between traditional hand-carved works and those made by modern ultrasonic machines (vital for any modern buyer). The author also gives information on how to evaluate quality and condition and on market value. The book is illustrated throughout with black and white pictures, and there is an extensive color section in the middle. One of the best things about this book is that the author is able to convey her appreciation of the art of cameos to the reader. "Cameos" is an essential reference for anyone who wants to acquire a knowledge and understanding of this art. Highly recommended.
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