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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
Early Schneider Verre Francais Cameo Glass Vase
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: Epinay-sur-Seine, France
Bowl Features : Mottled lavender glass with orange high relief cameo portraying
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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
Schneider Le Verre Francais Campanules Vase
By Verreries Schneider
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
brown high relief cameo depicting bell flowers (campanules).
Marks : Signed to foot
Type : Lead
Size
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
