Cameo Calamity is not just an online jewelry shop. It’s about preserving timeless treasures that have been lost and then re-discovered.  Michelle, our founder, searches to bring back the stories behind each piece while honoring the artistic designs of that era, ensuring the treasures are treasured and never forgotten, and instilling knowledge and education. The carefully hand-selected pieces take you back to that time so you can discover your own story.  What best represents your unique personality?   Are you a Calamity Jane, a Queen Victoria, or are you fascinated with Greek and Roman mythology, the ancient gods and goddesses? 
At Cameo Calamity, you not only see timeless beauty but you get to take the journey.  Become a part of the preservation of exquisite and rare pieces.  We also offer Gemological Services, Custom Jewelry, and Special-Order items.  Staffing for events or Trade-shows, Off-site work, Consulting, Imports and Appraisals.Old Fashioned is the New Fashioned.  You're invited to check out our 21st Cameo Collection.  What has the icon been up to these days?

 


 

Owner and Founder, Michelle Walden Fink is a Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate Gemologist and an Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP), with approximately 20 years experience in diamonds, gemstones, antique and period jewelry.  She has been a collector of cameos for 30 years and has been a speaker on the subject.  Her interest in jewelry sparked her fascination with gemstones, (we aren't really sure which came first at this point).  She is a member of the GIA Alumni Association, worked for both GIA and the American Gem Society AGS; past president, Women's Jewelry Association of Las Vegas.  An author, farmer & gardener.  Member University of Alabama Alumni Association.  Encourages involvement in the local community.

 


Cameo Calamity Guarantee

Cameo Calamity Guarantees honesty and quality. All items have been appraised and inspected by our certified gemologists.  All diamond and gemstone grading is done under Gemological Institute of America or GIA standards as the mounting permits.  All gemstone weights and measurements are approximate.

 

 

At Cameo Calamity, you not only see timeless beauty but you get to take the journey and become a part of preservation of such exquisite jewelry pieces and incorporating art. All in the beauty of discovering what it might have been like to be part of this lineage of the women and men of that time or era. What story can this piece tell us? Allowing yourself to take a step back in time, perhaps.

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