Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
cameo jewelry—perfect for collectors or anyone who appreciates vintage craftsmanship and enduring style.
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
cameo jewelry—perfect for collectors or anyone who appreciates vintage craftsmanship and enduring style.
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver necklace with pendant, crafted with a classical cameo. 1920s/1930s
Located in bronshoj, DK
wear. During the 1920s and 30s, cameo jewelry was a popular and elegant accessory, often set in silver
Silver
Antique Gilt Mary Joseph and John Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
representation of faith, family, and tradition—ideal for collectors of devotional or antique cameo jewelry
Gold Plate, Copper
Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
depicting the Last Supper; part of our cameo jewelry collections. This exceptional and large vintage brooch
Yellow Gold
Dangle Earring with Shell Cameo & Pearl with Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Dangles, Gold & Silver Cameo Jewelry, Vintage Statement Earrings, Artistic Cameo Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Neoclassical Woman Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
beautiful example of vintage cameo jewelry with enduring charm. Weight: 18.0 Grams Stone: Shell Cameo
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Hardstone Cameo Engraved Ring
Located in New York, NY
jewelry with enduring character. Weight: 8.1 Grams Stone: Hardstone Cameo Measurements: 33.5 x 24.74 x
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9k Rose and Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
handwork, with smooth contours and balanced proportions typical of period cameo jewelry. Elegant and
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Carved Shell and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
our cameo jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique ring has been crafted in
Yellow Gold
Antique 12k White Gold Lady With Diamond Necklace Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
facial features and flowing details, reflecting the artistry characteristic of antique cameo jewelry. The
Diamond
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Woman Profile Coral Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
timeless example of vintage cameo jewelry with graceful detail and enduring appeal. Weight: 7.6 Grams
Coral, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
scene, reflecting the artistry and storytelling tradition of cameo jewelry. Framed in a warm gold bezel
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Cherub Panels Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique 13k yellow gold bracelet featuring four finely carved shell cameo panels, each
Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Cameo Pendant Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Vintage Italian Cameo Pendant is a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry that combines the
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, England Circa 1890
Located in North Hollywood, CA
my Hardstone Cameo jewelry already listed. I find this ring special as the shape for Cameo's is
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Cameo Shell Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
grams. As this is a ring, it can be resized if needed. Cameo jewelry has long been valued for its
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Era Portrait Cameo Drop Earrings in 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
the heritage and craftsmanship of traditional cameo jewelry. Era: Retro Era Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of Victorian craftsmanship, this antique cameo brooch features a finely carved
9k Gold
$436Sale Price / item|44% Off
Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Your portrait Painted Cameo Jewelry
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$436Sale Price / item|44% Off
Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Your portrait Painted Cameo Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
Hardstone and 0.78 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver set black cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique cameo jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 14kt gold Carved Cameo Drop Earrings and Pin Brooch Suite Circa 1875
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique Victorian cameo jewelry suite comprising a pair of carved cameo drop earrings and a
Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Coral Cameo and Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
is framed by a border with gold leaf motifs and these faceted red coral beads. Cameo jewelry was
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Rose Cameo 10 MM Heart Shape Diamonds Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
perfect for special occasions, anniversaries, or anyone who appreciates the charm of classic cameo jewelry
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Black Onyx Hardstone Roman Soldier Cameo 10k White Gold Ring 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
relief and deep black onyx exemplifies the bold visual language of fine 1930s hardstone cameo jewelry
Onyx, White Gold
Antique Shell and 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
graces cameo brooch; part of our cameo jewelry collection. This magnificent and large antique Victorian
Yellow Gold
$420Sale Price / item|40% Off
Greek Goddess Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
4k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Greek Goddess Painted Cameo Jewelry
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Hummingbird Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Hummingbird Painted Cameo Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$420Sale Price / item|40% Off
Angel Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Angel Painted Cameo Jewelry
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
18kt White Gold French Victorian Style Cameo Brooch with Large Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
, shell cameos were considered inferior imitations only to be worn by the poor. The Cameo Jewellery
Diamond, White Gold
Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
appreciate traditional craftsmanship and the timeless charm of cameo jewelry. Each earring features a hand
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 20.61 Quartz Hardstone and Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique quartz cameo jewelry/estate jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the
Yellow Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Gold Cufflinks
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of hand-carved mother of pearl cameo bar cufflinks. Set in 18kt Gold, the
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby Intaglio Cameo Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ruby Intaglio Cameo Pendant Necklace 14K Gold This gorgeous necklace is finely crafted by Italian
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Diamond Sapphire Cameo Pendant 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Enamel Diamond Sapphire Cameo Pendant 14K Gold Vintage This beautiful vintage pendant is crafted
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold This gorgeous estate
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved White Coral Cameo Pendant 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Carved White Coral Cameo Pendant 14K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage pendant is finely crafted
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cherub Angel Cameo Pearl Lava Earrings 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Cherub Angel Cameo Pearl Lava Earrings 18K Gold This gorgeous pair of earrings is finely crafted
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earrings Coral Cameo Red Sea 18K Gold Vintage Italy
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Earrings Coral Cameo Red Sea 18K Gold Vintage Italy This gorgeous pair of earrings is finely
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Cameo Necklace and Ring Jewelry Set
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
on both pieces is stamped with delicate filigree and each contains a white cameo of a Roman
Rose Gold
Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Opal Ring Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail This gorgeous vintage ring is finely
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand Carved
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mother and Cherub Carved Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish Antique Hand carved Cameo Brooch depicting Mother and Child in Garden
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
60s Vintage Carved Opal Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved opal cameo pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,700
Cameo Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Capture the essence of timeless elegance with this exquisite Cameo Brooch, where a serene beauty
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,167
Cameo Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant and evergreen cameo brooch(5.50gr) mounted in 12Kt gold. Tot weight 12.2 gr R.f. 812004
Other, Gold
$3,000
Agate Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Agate Cameo Brooch An agate cameo brooch depicting two faces in profile. Signed: J Hossen Circa
Agate, 18k Gold
$24,500
French Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,500
Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cameo Ring An agate cameo ring Ring Size: 6 Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 14 karat gold
Agate, 14k Gold
$950
Cameo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage cameo ring depicting a feminine bust. Weight: 5g Size: 6.75 Materials: 14k
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,680
Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Shell cameo brooch Depicting a young nymph, surrounded by gold and 11 seed pearls one missing
Vintage Art Deco Cameo Ring Centurion Tigers Eye Sz 8.75 Square Men's Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era tigers eye cameo ring crafted in 10 karat white & yellow gold
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,042
14K Cameo Onyx Brooch
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage brooch features a finely carved hard stone cameo depicting classical profiles
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose cold with Shell Cameos. Circa late 1800s
14k Gold
Wedgewood gold Cameo brooch
By Wedgewood
Located in Addlestone, GB
Wedgewood gold Cameo brooch, set with an oval Wedgewood cameo, depicting a classical scene
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage and antique cameo jewelry is trending among celebrities and style setters. What makes these little carved jewels so endearing?
Regardless of how a cameo jewelry resurgence came to be, their significance and fascinating, expansive history has made them a popular item among collectors and jewelry aficionados. A cameo is a gemstone carved in a raised relief that features landscapes, mythological figures, or most notably, portraits of women’s profiles. Real, authentic cameos are made from natural material and gemstones such as: onyx, sardonyx, agate, ivory, coral and lava. These hand-carved, detailed reliefs are typically set in gold or silver and used to adorn pieces of jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants and rings.
Many of the earliest forms of cameo can be traced back to prehistoric petroglyphs, used to depict religious figures and mythological images onto rocks. With the rise of the Roman Empire, cameo craftsmen began to expand upon their uses and portrayed political portraits into their artwork.
From there, cameo carving greatly progressed during the Renaissance and Elizabethan periods where elite women started to don cameos to showcase their cultural status. However, the most well-known era for the collection and distribution of cameos was inspired by royal cameo collectors Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Victoria during the 19th century — lockets enclosed with hair, cameos depicting cupid or a loved one’s face and enamel pieces are popular examples of what historians call the Romantic period of Victorian jewelry.
Cameo jewelry values vary significantly depending upon the intricacy of the carving and authenticity of the piece. High-quality, one-of-a-kind cameo can cost upwards of $10,000; however, cameo knock-offs can be quite inexpensive.
Find a collection of authentic vintage and antique cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.