Most unusual antique cameo brooch

[jeanbean]

Can anyone give me any info on this beautiful brooch?  I haven't seen any like it with the white background and dark cameo.  Most cameos I have seen are white on a colored background.  Does anyone know the value or the maker??  Help! I have posted a pic with this post.  

[kerrybee]

the pic didn't come thru -

I'd love to see it - I adore cameos and just bought my first pair of vintage (and real) cameos - I re-set them -  meanwhile, check out this site:

http://www.sassyclassics.com/cameos2.htm  

KB

[kerrybee]

I so totally regret that I can't accept pics -

All I can suggest is that you run some googles as vintage cameos - you may very well find your own, but if you love these pieces of art, you will want to buy - - - - -

Values can vary - highest values go to old cameos carved from shell or carnelian, with incredible detail - elaborate hair styles, some set with diamonds, these often don't have "pretty women"  - - -

many substances were used - the skill of the carver of course counts first of all - - the setting counts less - some antique cameos were set in other than gold or sterling -

At this point, perhaps a jeweler could help with a value. - best wishes, KB

edited:  can you post some pics?  KB

[Guest_D&B antiques]

:huh: due to it's dark' color I suspect it's mourning jewelry.

[kerrybee]

and look what I found today - -

http://www.broadwaterrosejewels.com/Cameo%...res/6958ear.gif

quite by accident, browsing for someone else's query -     KB