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What is a cameo relief?
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A cameo is a method of carving a gem or stone in a raised, relief image. The cameo gem is typically two different colored layers to provide a contrast between the figures in the foreground and the background detail. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cameo reliefs from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Unmarked
Silver Settings
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Carved Cameo High Relief Lava Rose Gold Vintage Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 14k rose gold Cameo bracelet. Circa 1890's with seven carved lava high relief cameos of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century More Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Coral Double Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
finished with beautiful gold beading and centered by two high relief cameos done in natural coral. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
7 high relief cameos carved
Category
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Shell
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
features a VERY DETAILED, oval shaped, high relief cameo carved from a natural white and pink shell that
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French 18k “Greco Roman Gods” Lava Stone Cameo Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
bracelet is bezel-set with five exquisitely carved in high relief cameos from Mount Vesuvius lavas. The
Category
Vintage 1980s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
