WHY BUY AN ANTIQUE CAMEO? Cameos are both works of art and jewels. All cameos are unique, although in most cases they depict subjects from traditional iconography.  Like any work of art, antique cameos enrich our lives with their beauty and timeless qualities. At the same time, they are an investment because high quality pieces are quite expensive. The discerning buyer should follow his/her personal tastes but should also know something about the cameo market. Today, thanks to the internet, it is quite easy to stay abreast of the worldwide cameo market.  However, buyer beware! There are only a handful of reputable dealers with an extensive knowledge of the genre. Many sellers who specialize in antique jewelry may not be particularly knowledgeable about cameos in general, and their products may therefore be either undervalued or overpriced.  They may not be able to identify the cameo's age or quality. While you may hit upon a good deal from time to time, you also run the risk of paying too much. So before you buy an antique cameo, especially if it is an expensive one, we kindly suggest you visit the websites of more than one seller to compare quality and prices. This will equip you with information that will help you select the right cameo for the right price. In this "about cameos" section, we hope to assist you by referring you to the links of several reputable dealers (see our link page).  Most of the items we buy, like clothes, cars, and even precious stones, lose their value over time, but antique works of art never lose their value. In our experience, cameos have doubled and in some cases tripled in value over the last five or six years. Our prices are based on the auction market, and they are normally lower than in most specialized stores. We have sometimes noticed our recently sold cameos on the web sites of other dealers at twice the cost! So, we believe our prices are accurate and the resale value of our cameos is excellent!