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What is the meaning of a cameo ring?
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A cameo is a hard or precious gemstone carved in relief so that the figures project from a supporting background. A cameo ring is one with such a carved stone. The most common motif of antique cameo rings is a depiction of a profile of a face or mythical creature. Shop a range of antique and vintage cameo rings and other cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Shop for Italian Cameo Rings on 1stDibs
Silver Vintage Cameo Shell Ring
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver cameo shell ring. Moderate wear throughout. Missing one stone.
Vintage silver cameo
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
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Antique Gold Italian Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENSAISSANCE CAMEO RING
Italy? 16th century in a 20th century setting
Gold and sardonyx
Weight 6.5
Category
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold
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Renaissance Rose Gold Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring with Renaissance cameo
Probably Northern Italy, cameo late 16th-early 17th century; ring
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Fashion Rings
Materials
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique Gold and Agate Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENAISSANCE CAMEO RING
Italy, cameo: second half of 16th century in a late 18th century ring
Gold
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance More Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold
Retro Cameo Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
An onyx cameo representing a female figure and musical instrument mounted on a fine 18kt yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
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Antique Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s yellow gold 18 karat ring with shell cameo.
Cameo size: 22 x 12 millimeters / 0.866 x 0.472
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
