The Royal Cameo

Queen being presented with the Pocahontas Cameo

Richmond, Virginia, USA May 3rd, 2007

Chief William Miles, presents the Queen with the Pocahontas Cameo.

Here is a free download of a photo-book that tells the story of the Pocahontas Cameo.

Testimonials & Client List

Cameo History & Info

A Gift for Her

Family Portrait Cameo

A Gift for Him

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Cameos Old & New 4th Edition.

Diana Jarrett has updated this great book. This is considered the definitive guide to the History of Cameos and Cameo Artists. Gareth Eckley is featured inside.

Portrait Cameo Jewelry ~ An elegant and remarkable gift idea

An example of an Agate Portrait Cameo Jewel

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Example of a Portrait Cameo

Portrait carving of a 2 year old girl in layered Agate set into 18 ct white gold.
Black and white photograph of the subject for the portrait. A lovely young daughter.
Carving the layered Agate with a diamond tool set in my gem carving lathe.
Satin Presentation Pouch for the Cameo Jewel.
The Cameo Jewel resting on the Satin pouch.
The gemstone portrait carving is shown as a pendant suspended from a white gold necklet chain.
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.

What is a Cameo Portrait ?

This is a 'one of a kind' custom made gemstone cameo carving that can be worn as a pendant or a brooch pin. Your Family Gemstone Portrait is sculpted by hand from photographs of a loved one with unusual accuracy and sensitivity.

Gemstone cameo portraits look 'so alive' because the translucent nature of the Layered Agate makes the carving change in appearance with every movement. They evoke a powerful emotional response from friends and family.

Your Jewel is custom designed to satisfy your wishes. Every Gemstone Portrait is hand carved and signed by the award winning Jeweler Gareth Eckley. You will have direct contact with the portrait artist at all times by email and phone.

Custom Design

I can hand engrave a personal message or design to the custom cameo gold setting to make your gift even more special.

My photo guide explains how to select your images for the portrait carving. I will send a design proposal within a few days.

I welcome your ideas and my goal is to create the very best design for your Jewel.

About Cameo Portrait Jewelry

Portrait cameos were often gifts from royalty to their favorite subjects. The finest of these antique cameos, some more than 3000 years old are displayed in museums or held in private collections.

Here are some great customer stories which talk about the reaction of friends and family to their portrait cameo.

An International Reputation

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

Highly personalised cameos like this one accurately and lovingly capture a moment in time of a beloved family member...
Diana Jarrett,'Cameos Old and New,' 2008.