Gemstone Options for Your Cameo
Cameo portraits can be carved onto a wide selection of gemstones, such as Layered Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Morganite, Bloodstone, Blue Chalcedony, Amethyst, Black Onyx, Jade, Carnelian, Rock Crystal and Opal.
Two Layered Agate
The strong contrast of white on black suits this portrait cameo set in 18kt Yellow Gold.
White on Black Layered Agate
Portrait cameo of a brother and sister with a satin black background.
White on Black Cameo
A reversible Jewel with a portrait of a daughter on the front and a pet portrait on the back.
White - Blue Layered Agate
White on Blue Layered Agate
White on Wedgewood Blue Agate
White on Red Layered Agate
A classic favorite color choice. The soft effect makes this excellent for feminine portraits.
White Halo Around Portraits
Leaving a white halo around the portrait creates a sense of added depth.
White on Red
The white layer is completely removed to create a sharp contrast effect.
White on Pink Layered Agate
The soft effect makes this excellent for feminine portraits.
White on Violet Layered Agate
This color is achieved by leaving a very thin white layer on the red background.
White on Violet Layered Agate
This color is achieved by leaving a very thin white layer on the red background.
Three Layered Agate
Complex Inlay of a white area into a Brown layer. This was then bonded to a Blue Agate. Black Onyx inlay for the eyes and nose.
Three Color Layered Agates
Two and Three Layered Agates, Sardonyx, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, Bloodstone, Amethyst, Jade, Black Onyx and more.
Inlay of Other Gems
A three-layer Agate carved to a Wedgewood blue color. Black onyx inlay for the eyes.
Complex Agate Inlay
A two-layer Agate carved to a white on black. Black onyx inlay for the arm.
Brown on White Agate
A reversible Jewel with a pet portrait carved into a brown and white Agate. The other side has a portrait of a daughter on the front.
Three Layer Cameo
A three-layer Agate carved to a Wedgewood blue color.
Carnelian Agate Portrait of an Imam
Opal Cameo of a Daughter
Lapis Lazuli Cameo Ring
Black Onyx Cameo
Antique Lapis Lazuli Cameo of Medici
Bloodstone Cameo of Jesus
Black Opal
Less intense color patterns are best for carvings.
White Opal
White Opal is very suitable for a portrait carving.
Crystal Opal
Play of color in a transparent material.
Brazilian Opal
Brazilian Opal, is the oldest and hardest Opal in the world.
Honduras Black Opal
Opal on a Black matrix found in Basalt. Often enhanced by treatments to darken the background.
Mexican Fire Opal
Cherry Red or Orange Opal from Mexico. Some material has a play of color.
Green 'Prase' Opal
A deep vivid green color with no play of color. Found at Caernarvon in Western Australia.
White Opal
White Opal with Fern-like patterns, called Dendrites.
Peruvian Blue Opal
Sky blue Opals with no play of color from Peru, South America.
Pink 'Mookaite' Opal
Found in Peru and in Western Australia. Actually not an Opal, it is a rock known as Radiolite.
Amethyst Cameo of Madonna
Moonstone Antique Cameo
Quartz Antique Cameo
Prasiolite-Green Quartz
Yellow Citrine
Carnelian
Blue Chalcedony
Watermelon Tourmaline
Rutilated Quartz
Dinosaur Bone
White on Gray Layered Agates
The gray background appears brown in this indoor photo.
Gray Agate Appears Blue
The gray background appears to be blue in this photo taken outdoors.
Single Color Gray Agate
Gray agate has a soft, ethereal quality as it's appearance changes with the light.
White on Green layered Agate
I backed the green layer with a slice of White Agate. This creates a wonderful glow that brings this cameo to life.
White on Green Agate
When the back of the setting is enclosed the Green color darkens as light does not transmit through the stone.
Cameo Blanks Ready for Carving
Shows the thickness and quality of the color layers.
White on Brown Agate
The setting has an open back. This lets light through to lighten the color.
Pet Portrait on Brown Agate
The solid Silver plate behind the stone darkens the brown color.
Portrait of a Daughter
Polishing the Cameo gives a strong color contrast and makes the portrait glow.