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What is agate cameo?
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Agate cameos are measured as semi-precious stones which are created from multi-colored banded agate and conch shell. Nowadays, by using different materials, agate cameos are robust and support sophisticated pieces of art. A wide range of agate cameo jewelry can be found on 1stDibs.
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Agate Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Agate Cameo Brooch
An agate cameo brooch depicting two faces in profile.
Signed: J Hossen
Circa
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Agate Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Agate Cameo Pendant
An oval agate cameo pendant featuring light blue enamel on the border
Category
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Pink Agate Cameo Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Antique 18K Gold Pink Agate Cameo Necklace
Approximate Dimensions:
49.5 cm (Length)
1.5 - 2.5 cm
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate
Silver Gold and Agate Cameo Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Agate cameo depicting a bearded man in profile (25mm x 20mm) mounted in silver and gold. Finger
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Etruscan Style Agate Cameo Gold Earrings circa 1860
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Etruscan Style Agate Cameo Gold Earrings circa 1860
These decorative earrings with agate
Category
Antique 1860s German Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Agate Cameo Pin/Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, this pin/brooch features a large oval-shaped agate cameo. The cameo, which is held within a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold