About Us
Cameo Calamity is an online shop offering cameo jewelry, new fashion jewelry, and pre-owned jewelry items. From old-fashioned, timeless classics to modern trends, branded jewelry with a mix of retro, vintage, antique and period pieces. Hand-picked, curated items from across the globe. We also offer specialized gemological services and consulting and specialized services. We work with both B2B & B2C. We encourage you to follow along with us on one of our Social Media Channels. The carefully curated pieces empower & inspire you to discover your own story.
Jewelry with a past.
We give a portion of our online sales to Gem Legacy
Gem Legacy is a 501(c)3 Charity Nonprofit
Their Mission:
Support vocational training, entrepreneurship, and community development in East African artisanal gem mining communities.
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.
Our Mission
At Cameo Calamity, we celebrate the timeless beauty of jewelry and fashion by curating a unique collection of vintage, antique, and contemporary cameo jewelry and accessories.
Our mission is to preserve and share the beauty and history of cameo and antique jewelry through our website and social media channels.
While insuring our dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients & customers with every purchase.
Cameo Calamity is an online destination hub for those seeking unique and historical jewelry, with a particular emphasis on cameos.
Our founder, Michelle Walden Fink (Waldo) is a Gemological Institute of America, GIA Graduate Gemologist and Accredited Jewelry Professional, AJP with over 20 years of experience in diamonds, gemstones, and antique jewelry. She is a speaker, poetry writer, and actively involved in her community. She has been employed by the GIA and the American Gem Society, AGS. With a background working for prestigious institutions like GIA and AGS, Michelle Walden Fink brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of diamonds, gemstones, and antique jewelry.