Cameos
Old & New, 4th Edition
Anna M. Miller, G.G., RMV Revised, Updated & Expanded by Diana Jarrett, G.G., RMV
6 x 9, 416 pp, Over 250 photos & illus., 60 in full color; index, Quality Paperback , 978-0-943763-60-6
Newly Updated and Expanded
Critical and up-to-the-minute information
for the novice, advanced collector, jewelry dealer, curator and
appraiser—for all who buy and sell cameos, or who are
just fascinated by them.
Antiques Roadshow Book Club Selection
Since ancient times, cameo making has
allowed artists of every era to capture and reflect on the
history, literature and lore of their culture. Today, the
allure of finely carved cameos is drawing a new generation of
both savvy collectors and gifted artists who are captivated by
their transcendental elegance.
This first and only comprehensive reference
guide offers valuable information on:
Where to successfully hunt for
cameos
How to separate old from new,
imitation and newer synthetic materials from original shell and
stone cameos
How to differentiate between
ultrasonically produced and hand-carved cameos
Richly illustrated with many new cameo
photographs, this new edition will facilitate the recognition
and evaluation of quality in cameos and increase your
confidence in buying and selling cameos with:
Key factors for defining value
Information on how to buy cameos
from retailers and antique dealers, via the Internet or at
auction
A clear explanation of The
MasterValuer Program of Quality Ranking that serves as a
vital guide for use when evaluating cameos
An extensive review of outstanding
contemporary cameo artists throughout the world, their style,
subject matter, unique and identifiable techniques, contact
information … and more
“Goes beyond the gemstone materials
and delves into the history and romance with fascinating
tidbits and wonderful tips on dating and evaluation.”
—Antoinette
Matlins, PG, lecturer and author, Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide, Gem
Identification Made Easy and other
books about jewelry, gems and gemology
“Well organized, interestingly
written, and easy to read…. Fills a gap in jewelry
history and will be eagerly received by gemologists, jewelers,
and lapidaries.”
—Lapidary
Journal
“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.”
—Jewelers’
Circular Keystone
“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.”
—The
Appraiser
“The best introductory book on
cameos.”
—The
Australian Gemmologist
“A superb and comprehensive
reference, Cameos Old & New is an invaluable resource and
reference for collectors, dealers, curators and anyone wanting
to know more about the cameos in their possession.”
—Midwest
Book Review
Anna M. Miller, G.G., RMV, was a jewelry historian, author, lecturer, and
instructor. The developer of The MasterValuer Program, a
jewelry appraisal course that has been taught worldwide, she
consulted with individuals and companies on buying, selling,
appraising and interpreting the jewelry arts. Miller was the
author of five books on gems and jewelry, including Gems & Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of
Professional Practice, the first
comprehensive work about gem and jewelry appraising; and Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising: Antique,
Period & Modern (both GemStone
Press).
Diana Jarrett, G.G., RMV, an award-winning trade journalist, is a member
of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). While
studying at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Jarrett
began working at Sotheby’s Beverly Hills for their
important jewels auctions, and at the same time writing for
custom jewelry designers.
She is a popular speaker on the topics of
gems, rare stones and jewelry. Her syndicated column “The
Story Behind the Stone” has been a staple in Southern Jewelry News
and Mid-America Jewelry News for years. She is a contributing editor for Texas Jewelers
magazine, New York Mineralogical
Club Bulletin, Colored Stone Magazine, Jewellery Business (Canada), American Gem
Society (AGS) and many other trade
and consumer publications. Jarrett currently serves as colored
gemstone editor for Rapaport Diamond
Report. Contact her at
info@dianajarrett.com or by visiting her website:
www.dianajarrett.com.
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