The Royal Cameo

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is presented with the Pocahontas Cameo created by the Cameo Artist Gareth Eckley.


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Portrait Cameo Jewelry ~ An elegant and remarkable gift idea

 
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Example of a Portrait Cameo
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    Portrait carving of a 2 year old girl in layered Agate set into 18 ct white gold.
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    Black and white photograph of the subject for the portrait. A lovely young daughter.
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    Carving the layered Agate with a diamond tool set in my gem carving lathe.
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    Satin Presentation Pouch for the Cameo Jewel.
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    The Cameo Jewel resting on the Satin pouch.
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    The gemstone portrait carving is shown as a pendant suspended from a white gold necklet chain.
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    The reverse view of the Jewel shows the pin which allows the cameo to be worn as a pendant and a brooch. You can also see the hand engraved inscription around the side of the setting.

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In history, Emperors and Royal families would present a Portrait Cameo to mark a persons high status or achievement. The finest of these Ancient Cameos are displayed in museums or held in private collections.

Now, you can have your own Family Portrait Cameo made using the same techniques that created these historic cameos.

Why order a Cameo Portrait ?

This may well be the most unique gift that you ever present to your loved one.

Gemstone cameos look 'so alive' because skilled carving can make the portrait change in appearance with every movement. They provoke a powerful emotional response from friends and family.

Every Family Portrait is carved from your photographs of a loved one with great skill by Gareth Eckley, the award winning cameo artist.

Your personal gift is easy to order

  • My photo guide explains how to select your images for the portrait carving and upload them to my secure server, where they will remain private.
  • Your gemstone cameo is set into a dual purpose custom made gold or silver frame that you can wear as a pendant or as a brooch pin.
  • I can hand engrave a personal message or design to the gold setting to make your gift even more unique.
  • You will have direct contact with Gareth Eckley by email and phone. I welcome your ideas and my goal is to create the very best design for your Jewel.

An International Reputation

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quoteOne of the cameos that carver Gareth Eckley is most proud of is the result of a commission he received from a Chicago couple. Using a photograph as a guide, he hand-carved a likeness in blue agate of their young daughter.

Highly personalised cameos like this one accurately and lovingly, capture a moment in time of a beloved family member...quote

Diana Jarrett, author of 'Cameos Old & New.'


About Cameo Portrait Jewelry

The history of hardstone cameos is fascinating and I have information to help you learn more on this ancient craft.


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Creating Unique Custom Jewelry for 29 years. Portrait Cameos © Copyright 2010 Gareth Eckley

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