The so - called neoclassic period saw a revival of interest in ancient art, and during the 18th century, shell cameos prospered, despite being frowned upon by some as imitations because of the inferior value of shell compared with that of gemstones.
ويرجَّح انه خلال القرن الـ‍ ١٦ ،‏ وُجد ان محار فصيلتَي الخوذيّات والوَدَعيّات يلائم خصوصا نقش الكامِيُو .‏