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Message:: [QUOTE="BMRT, post: 1236847, member: 10892"]It was cameo day in the BMRT household. One of you (correctly) said Ruby Lane is not a place to find bargains however a few days ago they had a “cyber monday” sale or something of the like. Well, they got my money since I have no self control. I had my eyes on a earring and brooch combo for a while and when they came up half off I pounced. Perhaps the cameo aficionados in this thread can add your observations too. [ATTACH=full]215516[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]215517[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]215518[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]215519[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]215520[/ATTACH] The seller told me they had been given to a great grandmother sometime in the 1870’s. Included was a photograph of the great grandmother wearing the brooch. [ATTACH=full]215521[/ATTACH] Set in 18k gold. It is not hallmarked but was tested. They are hard stone cameos. A delicately scrawled “Hermione” is on the back along with some numbers which are hard to see because of whatever that bottom piece is. [ATTACH=full]215522[/ATTACH] The seller also believes these may be French? The seller was kind enough to include three other cameos from her collection and write me a detailed email with some of the stories associated with all of them. I’m surprised and touched. I went shopping and made a friend in the process. Anything you fine individuals can add/refute or correct would be greatly appreciated![/QUOTE]