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What era is cameo jewelry from?
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Cameo jewelry is usually associated with the Victorian era. However, the jewelry style dates back to ancient times when the Romans wore jewelry that showed faces in bas-relief. During the 19th-century, cameo jewelry saw another surge in popularity due to renewed interest in classical art and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cameo jewelry.
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Shop for Antique Cameo Jewelry on 1stDibs
Vintage Art Deco Carved Moonstone Cameo Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
moonstone with coral and shell a more commonly used stone in cameo jewelry. The ring has a medium profile
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Earrings in Gold 2 Inches Long Woman Under Tree
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND VERY RARE PAIR OF VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO PENDANT EARRINGS SET IN
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K gold dogs hunting scene cameo pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
anyone who adores antique cameo jewelry.
Measurements and Condition
In overall good antique condition
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
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Antique Victorian Carved Coral Cameo and Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
is framed by a border with gold leaf motifs and these faceted red coral beads.
Cameo jewelry was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Coral Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
This TRULY EXQUISITE piece of antique of CORAL cameo jewelry. The frame is made of solid yellow
Category
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 20.61 Quartz Hardstone and Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique quartz cameo jewelry/estate jewelry
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold
