In Britain , this revival first occurred during King George III 's reign .
George III 's 's granddaughter , Queen Victoria , was a major proponent of the cameo trend , to the extent that they would become mass - produced by the second half of the 19th century .
In Britain , this revival first occurred during King George III 's reign , and his granddaughter , Queen Victoria , was a major proponent of the cameo trend , to the extent that they would become mass - produced by the second half of the 19th century .