Wedgwood Cameos

As soon as you saw the word Wedgewood, the colors blue and white probably popped into your head.  I think almost everyone is familiar with the beautiful Wedgwood pottery in it's traditional colors.  But Wedgwood also comes in a variety of other colors:  greens, pinks, grays and various shades of blue among others.

In addition to pottery, or another form of pottery if you prefer, Wedgwood also produces cameos that are used in fine and costume jewelry.  Miniaturized versions of their classical designs are an obvious choice for cameos. 

The Wedgwood line goes back hundreds of years.  Josiah Wedgwood, creditied with the invention of the jasperware so popular today, came of a long line of potters.  After his death in 1795, his sons carried on and the Wedgwoods still run the pottery today.

Josiah Wedgwood and his pottery was to so important to England, that in 1930 are large celebration was held to commemorate his birth.  Eyewitnesses claimed it was a celebration of much "pomp and circumstance."  Special lines of pottery were developed to mark the occasion and they are highly collectible today.

In 1795, the date of his death, Josiah Wedgwood's invention was publicly celebrated once again.  Special commemorative items were issued in 1995, including a set of Bicentenary Cameos.  Each small round cameo is a minature work of art.  These lovely items should be treasured for generations to come.