For Cameo we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Coin Collecting, Comic Book, Comic Books, Entertainment, Furniture, Glass and Jewelry.

Cameo (Coin Collecting)

A proof, or prooflike coin with exceptional contrast between the fields and the devices. On a cameo coin, the fields are mirrorlike, while the devices give a frosty appearance.

Cameo (Comic Book)

Situation, when a character briefly appears in one or two panels.

Cameo (Comic Books)

The brief appearance of one character in the strip of another.

Cameo (Entertainment)

A bit part played by a famous actor who would ordinarily not take such a small part. Originally meaning "a small piece of artwork", the term was borrowed by director Michael Anderson (I) when attempting to attract famous actors to play bit parts in Around the World in 80 Days (1956).

Cameo (Furniture)

See Relief.

Cameo (Glass)

Similar to Hochschnitt, but using two or more layers of cased glass in different colours, the outer layer(s) being cut away to leave a design in relief (often flowers)

Cameo (Jewelry)

A style of carving in which the design motif is left and the surrounding surface is cut away leaving the design in relief. Cameos in jewelry are often made of shell, although hard stone cameos such as sardonyx are more valuable. Cameos have been carved from ancient times, and ancient motifs such as the goddess Athena or a Baccante or follower of Bacchus were popular cameo subjects in Victorian times, through the 1930's. Cameos are still being made today in Italy. A cameo habille is one in which "jewelry" such as a miniature diamond pendant is actually attached to the carving.

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