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What are cameos made of?
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What cameos are made of varies. During the Victorian age, when cameos were most popular, artisans produced them out of an array of natural materials, including mother-of-pearl, shells, agate, ivory, onyx and coral. Modern-day reproductions may feature resin or other man-made materials. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of cameos.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Antique 12k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Shell Cameo Jewelry Set
Located in New York, NY
Antique 12k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Shell Cameo Jewelry Set. This finely crafted set features
Category
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dior Cameo Short Costume Pearl Necklace, 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Short costume pearl necklace composed of several rows and with three cameos
Category
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Antique Gilt Mary Joseph and John Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
representation of faith, family, and tradition—ideal for collectors of devotional or antique cameo jewelry
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Copper
Antique Yellow Gold "Venus with Cupids" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
versatility. A fine example of 19th-century artistry, ideal for collectors of mythological or cameo jewelry
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
depicting the Last Supper; part of our cameo jewelry collections.
This exceptional and large vintage brooch
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Dangle Earring with Shell Cameo & Pearl with Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Dangles, Gold & Silver Cameo Jewelry, Vintage Statement Earrings, Artistic Cameo Drop Earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
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