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A piece of jewelry, typically oval in shape, consisting of a portrait in profile carved in relief on a background of a different color is called?

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Answer: A Cameo

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A Cameo is a gemstone which features a relief carving of a person, animal, or scene. The carving is usually made out of a material such as agate, onyx, or shell.

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