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What is a hardstone cameo?
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Hardstone cameos are composed of any hard gemstone material that is intended for detailed carving. A cameo is a gemstone carved in a raised relief that features landscapes, mythological figures, or most notably, portraits of women’s profiles. These hand-carved, detailed reliefs are typically set in gold or silver and used to adorn pieces of jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants and rings. Find cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Antique Hardstone Cameo and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An early nineteenth century brooch in white gold, featuring a hardstone cameo encircled by diamonds.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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Antique Diamond Ruby Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold antique brooch, featuring hardstone cameo, surrounded with 4 rubies and approx. 0.30ctw in
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
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Victorian Hardstone Cameo Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pendant dangle style 1900’s 15k rose gold carved hardstone cameo dangle earrings with natural pearl
Category
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
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18ct Gold Hardstone Cameo Pendant, circa 1870s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A late 19th century 18ct yellow gold and hardstone cameo pendant.
The five-ray star pendant is
Category
Antique 1870s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Victorian hardstone cameo brooch, French, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian hardstone cameo brooch. Set with an oval cameo in hardstone depicting the profile of a
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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French 18k Gold Carved Hardstone Cameo Panels Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
A rare early necklace of hardstone cameos panels depicting putti drawing chariots pulled by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold