Cameos
A cameo is a small scene or figure handcarved in relief as a small piece of art. This modern Italian word, Cameo, meaning "to engrave", is thought to have come from the ancient Arabic word "khamea", meaning "amulet". Folklore relates cameos' mystic capacity to attract health and good fortune. The enduring popularity of the cameo attests to its delicate power to beguile generations of wearers and viewers alike.
