Product Description

This book meets the rising demand for information about collecting, appraising, buying and selling cameos. The only book of its kind, the book provides a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in cameos, including how to: Build and care for a cameo collection; develop an eye for quality and an appreciation for cameos as 'art'; detect genuine cameos from among synthetics and imitations; 'circa date' cameos to differentiate old cameos from new; distinguish ultrasonically-produced cameos from hand-carved pieces; avoid the major pitfall -- the purchase of mediocre pieces, fakes, and forgeries; and much, much more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #689647 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-15
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .73" h x 6.08" w x 9.16" l, 1.12 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Jewelers' Circular Keystone
"This book is like a cameo--dimensional, well-crafted with rich layers. A must buy for anyone involved in the collecting or appreciation of cameos."

The Appraiser
"Covers the subject superbly for the beginner, is enough in depth for the collector, and is a useful guide for the appraiser. . . . A must for every appraiser's library."

Antoinette L. Matlins, P.G., lecturer and author of Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide and other books about jewelry, gems, and gemology.
"Goes beyond the gemstone materials and delves into the history and romance with fascinating tidbits and wonderful tips on dating and evaluation."