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CAMEOS
OLD & NEW
3RD EDITION
By ANNA M. MILLER,
G.G.
Author of Gems & Jewelry Appraising
and
Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising
Newly updated and expanded, Cameos Old & New, 3rd Edition
gives you all the information you need to collect,
appraise, buy, and sell cameos.
This first-of-its-kind
book tells you where to go to find cameos and how to
separate imitations and synthetic materials from the
genuine; how to separate old cameos from new; and how to
distinguish ultrasonically-produced cameos from hand carved
ones. The Master Valuer System of Quality Ranking Cameos is
explained here for the first time in any book.
The first complete
reference guide to a fascinating subject, Cameos Old &
New, 3rd Edition will increase your understanding as
well as your buying and selling skills. An excellent source
for collectors, appraisers, antique dealers, curators,
jewelers, gemologist, jewelry dealers, and interested buyers
from any background.
GEMSTONE PRESS
WOODSTOCK, VERMONT
CONTENTS:
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THE
HISTORY AND ROMANCE OF THE GLYPTIC ARTS
The Earliest Engravings
Classical Greece From Scaraboid To Cameo
Roman Cameos
The Dark And Middle Ages
The Renaissance And Later
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THE
SUBJECTS: MYTHS, LEGENDS, HISTORICAL EVENTS,
AND STORIES BEHIND THE JEWELS
Myths And Legends
Symbols
Portraits
Historical Events And Stories Behind The Jewels
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CAMEO PRODUCTION
Tools And Techniques
Materials
Carving Centers And Renowned Carvers |
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DISTINGUISHING OLD AND NEW CAMEOS
Circa-Dating Cameos
Detecting Cameo Fakes, Frauds, And Forgeries |
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MODIFIED CAMEOS AND CAMEO IMITATORS
Glass Cameos
Cameo Glass
Tassie Glass
Wedgwood
Sulphides
Plastic Cameos
Cameo Wax Portraits
Plaster Of Paris And Sulphur Casts |
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APPRECIATING CAMEOS AS ART
Elements Of Value |
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BUILDING A CAMEO COLLECTION
Buying And Selling Cameos
Cameos As Investment Gems
Care And Conservation Of Cameos |
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GREAT AND HISTORIC COLLECTIONS |
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CAMEO ARTISTRY
Keeping The Art Alive In The United States
Keeping The Art Alive In Germany
The State Of The Art In Russia
The State Of The Art In Italy
More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Lava
Cameos |
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THE
MARKET PRICES OF CAMEOS
Prices At Auction
Prices From An Antique Dealer
Prices Of New Cameos From The Retail Jeweler
Buying Cameos Via The Internet
The Messages Of Cupid |
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Estimating
Cameo Value: Quality Ranking Cameos
Chronology
Of Engraved Stones And Cameos In Europe
Glossary Of
Glyptic-Art And Jewelry Terms
Suggested
Readings And Bibliography
Index
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*Text and photos above are from the book: Cameos Old & New 3rd Edition
By ANNA M. MILLER, G.G..
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