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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.
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Group of 3 High Relief Cameos Carved from Bullmouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of three high-relief cameos carved from Bullmouth shell
Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm.
Category
Antique 19th Century High Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Shell
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
2.5mm x 4mm
4mm x 4mm
2 pieces: 3mm x 3mm
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 different natural untreated colors. 8 inches in length.
7 oval high relief multi c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century More Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Victorian Revival Cameo Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century Victorian Revival Cameo Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
7 high relief cameos carved from Bull mouth Shell
Box Clasp
7.5"L x 1.125"W x .197"D
Marked 95
Category
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Shell
Early Schneider Verre Francais Cameo Glass Vase
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Early Schneider Verre Francais cameo glass vase with Berlingot mark
Date : 1918-21
Origin : Epinay-sur-Seine, France
Bowl Features : Mottled lavender glass with orange high...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Giovanni Noto Yellow Gold Cameo Loving Couple Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely hand-carved and steeped in timeless elegance, this vintage Giovanni Noto brooch pendant showcases a captivating scene of romantic intimacy rendered in high-relief cameo. ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
