Cameos - Did you know?
Date:
Presented May 27, 2024
Topic:
Cameos have been around for thousands of years.
There is a lot more than meets the eye when looking at them: from the different materials from which they are crafted, through their uses and diverse subject matter they depict, to how styles have evolved over the years.
Speaker:
Marie Descent , a pharmacist by profession has always been interested in gemstones. After taking several gemmology courses, she developed a deep appreciation for antique jewellery, fell into its rabbit hole, and ultimately discovered the side tunnel of cameos. While reading and studying everything that she could about these miniature works of art, Marie has become a passionate cameo enthusiast and collector.