{"title":"Cameo Appearance","description":"\u003cp\u003eCameos are an ancient art form that continues today, with artisans who still hand carve typically working in specific regions in Italy. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5525578878366541790\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating a cameo takes thoughtful considerations. There are a few historical markers but much of it is left to educated guesswork. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAdoring these beauties, you can't help but wonder who created them and on which occasions. The subject or location is often unknown bringing an extra element of mystery to the pieces. As mementos of time, place, and person, they remind the wearer and observer alike the importance of remembrance, be it personal, historical, or both. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-victorian-era-cameo","title":"Large Victorian Era Cameo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5525578878366541790\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cameos with straight noses, as depicted here, are associated with the Victorian era (1837-1901). The handmade style c clasp with release dates this piece between 1890 and 1920. However, a cameo brooch with a pin that extends beyond the edge of the base or catch is a strong indicator of an early to mid 19th century, specially 1850s-1870s. Because of the clasp style, we suppose it was created sometime around 1900. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5525578878366541790\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe rich colors and undulating surface are simply stunning. Dimensions are 1.8\" x 2.15\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARTEFACT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47195115782383,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1702\/9103\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-14at10.47.56AM.png?v=1763135338"},{"product_id":"edwardian-warrior-cameo","title":"Edwardian Warrior Cameo","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling setting or white gold setting with yellow gold roping detail. Crown design c-clasp, can also be worn as a pendant. Dimensions are 1.2 x1.5\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARTEFACT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47220117766383,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1702\/9103\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-23at4.16.59PM.png?v=1763932767"},{"product_id":"victorian-aurora-cameo","title":"Victorian Aurora Cameo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-level=\"2\" role=\"heading\"\u003eThis is an antique hand-carved shell cameo brooch featuring a profile of a female figure, likely the goddess Artemis or Aurora\/Eos. It is set in a gold frame with a double twisted rope border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"154f1e13-db6d-4395-be2d-713dfcbb7295\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eAurora is the Roman goddess of dawn and is identified with the Greek goddess Eos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe inverted crescent, called a \"Lunula\" from ancient Rome, where it was worn as an amulet for protection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCrescent moons in general were strongly associated with the feminine moon goddess. The inverted orientation emphasizes this connection to female power, intuition, and influence. Hand built bezel. Dimensions are 1.3 x 1.7\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARTEFACT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47220152565999,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1702\/9103\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-23at4.30.17PM.png?v=1763934024"},{"product_id":"10k-victorian-brooch","title":"10K Victorian Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful female depicted with inverted crescent detail. The figure may be the Roman goddess Diana (Greek Artemis), identifiable by the crescent moon diadem in her hair, the flowing classical drapery, and the strong Roman nose profile typical of the period. Stamped 10K on c clasp. Pendant conversion soldered separately, points downward. Dimensions are 1.12 x 1.45\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARTEFACT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47220209451247,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1702\/9103\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-23at4.54.03PM.png?v=1763935328"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1702\/9103\/collections\/Screenshot_2025-11-13_at_3.11.19_PM.png?v=1763934690","url":"https:\/\/www.artefactcollection.com\/collections\/cameo-appearance.oembed","provider":"ARTEFACT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}