Fine Gemstone Portrait Jewelry carved by hand from your photographs

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A Royal tradition - Gemstone Cameo Portraits

The Pocahontas cameo brooch
Thumbnail of Queen Elizabeth II when she was presented with the Pocahontas cameo in Virginia

Portrait cameos were often gifts from royalty to their favorite subjects. The finest of these antique cameos, some more than 2000 years old are often displayed in museums.

Recently Gareth Eckley made this cameo brooch of Pocahontas. This was presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II while she was in Richmond, Virginia as part of the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement.


Portrait Cameos Gallery

View examples of some of my cameo portraits in this gallery. Designed with you and for you, truly one of a kind. This gift will surprise and delight your family.


A Unique and Precious gift

white and red agate portrait cameo in a 14 karat gold frame
original photo of the grandmother

Gemstone cameo portraits are very rare and very powerful. They look so real that they evoke a strong emotional response from friends and family.

Each portrait is hand carved with great care from your photographs and is signed by the artist Gareth Eckley.


About the Cameo Artist

With 28 years of experience; this award winning artist has the gift of knowing how to breathe life into each carved portrait jewel. He is very passionate about his art and loves to travel to meet his customers whenever possible.

Gareth says "My goal is to capture the soul of the person. I imagine what they are like inside and put that feeling into the portrait carving. I really enjoy the collaborative process involved in portraiture. I work closely with my client to ensure that together we create an exceptional gemstone cameo portrait."



" Gareth Eckley carves cameos with such precision and grace that they have attracted the attention of several discerning collectors. With the Pocahontas Cameo, Eckley strove to attain a level of authenticity by meticulously searching for natural layered agate - coming as close as he could to the original. The completed Pocahontas brooch, now in the Queens' collection at Buckingham Palace, has already earned it's place as an historical cameo of note. "


Diana Jarrett, G.G, RMV...' Cameos Old and New.'


cameos old and new book

Gareth is extensively featured in the new edition of Cameos Old and New. This book is considered to be the definitive guide to cameos. The text has been extensively researched and expanded by Diana Jarrett who has updated the classic written by Anna Miller. The book is available at Amazon.com



Individual touches

I can hand engrave a personal message or design to the custom cameo gold setting to make your gift even more unique.

You can request a photo book which documents the making of your family cameo. This costs $75.00 or is complimentary for orders with a value of $2,500 or more.

Here are some great customer stories which talk about the reaction of friends and family to their portrait cameo.


Guide to prices

A portrait cameo can range in price from $1,200 to over $20,000 in US dollars. The average price range for most of the cameos on this site is $2,000 - $5,500. I can only give an exact price quote after viewing your photographs and learning more of your wishes for the design of the Cameo Jewel.


What is the order process ?

Please contact me via email with your request. I will respond quickly with information on expected lead times for your order. My photo guide explains how to select your images for the portrait carving. I will send a design proposal within a few days.

My goal is to create the very best design for your Jewel. I welcome your ideas and you will have direct contact with the portrait artist at all times by email or phone.


I hope you enjoy visiting Portraits in Stone.