MaquillageTalk

I have a modest collection of these charming and beautiful amulets.  My little colleciton is a bit of old and new, and a bit of borrowed and of blue... hmmm... kinda sounds related to weddings!  But, they aren't.  Let me tell you a little about a few of my favorite jewelry pieces.

The small blue cameo is one I've had since I was little, it is a little Avon treasure that was given to me by my mother.  The second piece is actually a fabulous vintage scarf ring, which was my grandmother's.  I use it as a ring, cocktail style.  The last is a charm I found at a craft store, and so I cleverly fashioned it into a necklace!  (haha)

The cameo is steeped in Greek and Roman origin, and it is a closely related art form to the bust, which is a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person.  The cameo is a relief sculpture, and can be scenery or a portrait, but for most jewelry we see today it is a relief portrait of a woman.  I love that this single form of adornment and fashion has lasted so many centuries.  It was loved and influenced by the French during the Renaissance, the English through the Victorian Era, and many other European countries have contributed and carry on the cameo tradition today. 

I hope to add some more pieces to my colleciton, as they are timeless and beautiful!  Also, it is fun to hold onto multi-generational pieces.  What kinds of jewelry has been passed along to you? I would love to hear your stories.  I hope you enjoyed my little fashion rant today.  Thanks for reading!