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The Victorian Fashion Era was all about the skinny waist, big hips and puffed shoulder sleeves. Fashion style leaned very conservative–the older a girl became, the lower the dress hemline had to be. For women, long, sweeping hourglass corset gowns came down to the floor (I have no idea how they managed to keep cool on hot summer days!), bonnets and embellished hats were in style, and Queen Victoria must’ve donned her cameo jewelry well since it was she who brought back the cameo trend during her reign from 1837 to 1901.

What exactly is cameo, you ask? Figures that have been carved into stones or seashells, typically of the prototype woman or Greek goddesses. Cameos were fashioned as early as the 15th/16th century (see TheCameoCollection.com). In the Victorian fashion era, cameo styles were more popular as pins and pendants, commonly worn on a black velvet ribbon or satin ribbons.

Every era’s got its trends, but the cameo has remained popular even to this day–and for good reason. (To catch up on it’s history, visit Victorian Bazaar.) I’ve happily jumped on the Victorian jewelry bandwagon years ago:) As an antique/ vintage jewelry lover, I own several 1928 cameo pieces that I simply adore. Here are some of our pieces that I’m dying to share with you. Do you love it or hate it?

How to Wear Cameo Jewelry

Cameo Love by 1928 Jewelry featuring 1928 jewelry