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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bronwen, post: 1835851, member: 5833&quot;]As for cleaning the ring, I would just put it in some tepid water with a bit of dish washing liquid, let it soak a good while, then go at it with a soft toothbrush.&nbsp; I have done the same thing with many shell cameos, so you know there&#039;s no problem doing it with hardstone. Do not put it in an ultrasonic cleaner.</p><p><br /></p><p>The first one is interesting, both cameo &amp; frame.&nbsp; Think there is no doubt the frame is jet.&nbsp; The way the findings on the back are screwed directly into the material is something you really only see in ivory, jet, &amp; bog oak, natural materials.&nbsp; So that is one very fancy jet mount.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is hard for me to assess the cameo from the one photo &amp; without being able to handle it, although my sense is that you are correct about its not being ivory.&nbsp; Celluloid is a possibility.&nbsp; That would have a hollow quality when raised spots tapped with a fingernail.&nbsp; However, I have a wonderful cameo of Bacchus that is ivory set in jet, so it does happen.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want to clean this lady up (she is a Hera type) you will want to be very careful.&nbsp; Soaking definitely out.&nbsp; If she were mine, I would put a small dab of toothpaste on her, then rub it in &amp; around with a fingertip.&nbsp; I would rinse under running water holding the piece sideways to the stream &amp; just touching the cameo to the water &amp; using a fingertip to help move the toothpaste off.&nbsp; It won&#039;t be disastrous if some water gets on to other parts.&nbsp; I just wouldn&#039;t want it to stay long.&nbsp; Pat dry &amp; then let air dry well.</p><p><br /></p><p>I had my own hiatus from the site for several weeks for similar reasons.&nbsp; Think we all understand.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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