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What Stone is a cameo made of?
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A cameo can be made of a variety of stones. Most ancient cameos were made of semi-precious gemstones, namely onyx and agate. Today, less expensive contemporary cameo jewelry is produced using shell and glass. Shop an extraordinary collection of cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Victorian Stone Cameo Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian stone cameo locket circa 1880 of black and white carved agate. The hinged locket of 14kt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Stone Cameo Brooch Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Wailea, HI
Stone Cameo Brooch Pendant Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Lava stone cameo brooch set in 18ct gold
Located in Milano, MI
Lava stone cameo of beautiful craftmanship set in 18ct gold. Probably from the end of the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Genuine Natural Stone Cameo Victorian XL Gold Slide Bracelet '#J4362'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Genuine Natural Stone Cameo Victorian XL Gold Slide Bracelet (#J4362)
Victorian cameo bracelet
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold
Stone Cameo Brooch or Pendant in Yellow Gold, circa 1915
Located in Wailea, HI
Circa 1915 Stone Cameo Brooch/Pendant in Yellow Gold
Depicting a Beauty of 1915
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Grand Tour intaglios and Victorian Lava Stone Cameos Framed
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful set of fourteen grand tour intaglios and victorian lava stone cameos mounted in a red
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Shadow Boxes
Materials
Lava