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Antique Victorian Cameo Seed Pearl Pendant Lavalier 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Seed Pearl Pendant Lavalier 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Seed Pearl Pendant Lavalier 14k Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

From victorian era, this lavalier cameo with beautiful silhouette of a woman features seed pearls

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Stud Earrings
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Stud Earrings

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

natural seed pearls, adding a touch of elegance to these timeless earrings. The earrings have been updated

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 22K Gold Hardstone Cameo Seed Pearls Muse Erato Brooch Pin
Antique 22K Gold Hardstone Cameo Seed Pearls Muse Erato Brooch Pin

Antique 22K Gold Hardstone Cameo Seed Pearls Muse Erato Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

rope motifs and set with luminous seed pearls at the cardinal points, adding depth and sophistication

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Rectangular Carved Citrine Intaglio Cameo Seed Pearl Halo Ring
Vintage 14K Gold Rectangular Carved Citrine Intaglio Cameo Seed Pearl Halo Ring

Vintage 14K Gold Rectangular Carved Citrine Intaglio Cameo Seed Pearl Halo Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

flower in her hair. The citrine is further haloed by lovely white seed pearls that complement the center

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold

Woman and Cupid Stone Cameo with Seed Pearls
Woman and Cupid Stone Cameo with Seed Pearls

Woman and Cupid Stone Cameo with Seed Pearls

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

reaches up to retrieve it from her. Their portrait is framed by seed pearls and a golden garland of

Category

Antique 1880s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl

Antique 12k Gold Agate Cameo Pendant Brooch Seed Pearls
Antique 12k Gold Agate Cameo Pendant Brooch Seed Pearls

Antique 12k Gold Agate Cameo Pendant Brooch Seed Pearls

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

lady in profile, set in 12k gold frame. The ornate setting is adorned with luminous seed pearls at the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold

Carved Coral seed pearls gold Portrait Cameo
Carved Coral seed pearls gold Portrait Cameo

Carved Coral seed pearls gold Portrait Cameo

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

leaves, seed pearls and a Greek border framing her gorgeous portrait. Turn it over to reveal a pin back

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Antique 18KT Gold White Agate Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearls
Antique 18KT Gold White Agate Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearls

Antique 18KT Gold White Agate Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearls

Located in New York, NY

Century) Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Gemstone: White Agate Cameo Portrait Accents: Natural Seed Pearls Weight

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Hardstone and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
Antique 1880s Hardstone and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant

Antique 1880s Hardstone and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique carved hardstone and seed pearl cameo pendant in 18 karat yellow gold

Category

Antique 1880s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

cherub. The intricately designed brooch is beautifully framed with natural seed pearls, adding a touch of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

STUNNING VICTORIAN CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING - Solid 14K Gold + Seed Pearls
STUNNING VICTORIAN CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING - Solid 14K Gold + Seed Pearls

STUNNING VICTORIAN CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING - Solid 14K Gold + Seed Pearls

Located in Galveston, TX

CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING SOLID 14K GOLD BAND & SETTING GORGEOUS CLASSIC SEED PEARL SURROUND **JUST

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Woman Profile Coral Cameo Brooch
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Woman Profile Coral Cameo Brooch

Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Woman Profile Coral Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Stone: Coral Cameo & Seed Pearls Measurements: 32.33 x 25.25 x 13.75mm Hallmark: 10k Metal: 10k

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Italian Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Italian Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

is bezel set and encircled by 3mm seed pearls that have been hand-strung on fine gold wire. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold, Edwardian Hardstone Cherub Cameo Pendant with Natural Seed Pearls
18ct Gold, Edwardian Hardstone Cherub Cameo Pendant with Natural Seed Pearls

18ct Gold, Edwardian Hardstone Cherub Cameo Pendant with Natural Seed Pearls

Located in Brighton, GB

pendant features intricate gold fretwork delicately framed with luminous natural seed pearls, adding a

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold and Seed Pearls Agate Cameo Brooch, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Gold and Seed Pearls Agate Cameo Brooch, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Gold and Seed Pearls Agate Cameo Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Origin: Likely England Material: 9K yellow gold Gemstones: Carved agate cameo and natural seed pearls

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 14K Rose Gold Cameo Set with Seed Pearls, Circa 1910, USA
Antique 14K Rose Gold Cameo Set with Seed Pearls, Circa 1910, USA

Antique 14K Rose Gold Cameo Set with Seed Pearls, Circa 1910, USA

Located in North Hollywood, CA

is 4 cm x 3 cm and 42 seed pearls surround this Cameo and it weights in at 16.78 grams. In addition

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Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Ring
Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Ring

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Ring

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in Italy. The cameo is bezel set and encircled with 3mm seed pearls that have been hand-strung on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace

Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Filigree Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Filigree Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Filigree Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The cameo is bezel set and encircled with 3mm seed pearls that have been hand-strung on fine gold wire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14k Gold Left Facing Amethyst Cameo Ring w/ Seed Pearl Filigree & Floral Frame
14k Gold Left Facing Amethyst Cameo Ring w/ Seed Pearl Filigree & Floral Frame

14k Gold Left Facing Amethyst Cameo Ring w/ Seed Pearl Filigree & Floral Frame

Located in Montclair, NJ

by Milgrain, twisted wire & seed pearls. The ring is further engraved with delicate scroll work on

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hand Carved Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch Pin
Vintage Hand Carved Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch Pin

Vintage Hand Carved Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Hand Carved Faux Amethyst Double Portrait Cameos enhanced and Seed Pearl Brooch. Hand

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Brass

Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace

Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant. Featuring of a Female

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian
Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian

Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian

Located in New York, NY

gorgeous 10 Karat Yellow Gold frame with a halo of seed pearls and black enamel. Coral cameos are very

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic
Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic

Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic

Located in New York, NY

of Seed Pearls. Coral cameos are very rare and the goddess woman imagery of this cameo is highly

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Frame, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Frame, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Frame, circa 1880

Located in Jacksonville, FL

(4 cm) Victorian, circa 1880s Europe, Italy. Materials: Natural shell cameo Seed pearls Gold-tone

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Carved Coral Victorian Cameo Surround by Seed Pearls
Carved Coral Victorian Cameo Surround by Seed Pearls

Carved Coral Victorian Cameo Surround by Seed Pearls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely Victorian coral cameo pin/pendant surrounded by seed pearls in 14kt yellow gold.

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Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Sardonyx Antique Hard Stone Cameo Signed Pin Pendant Seed Pearls Yellow Gold
Sardonyx Antique Hard Stone Cameo Signed Pin Pendant Seed Pearls Yellow Gold

Sardonyx Antique Hard Stone Cameo Signed Pin Pendant Seed Pearls Yellow Gold

Located in Tampa, FL

signed by master carver, Marguerite, and numbered 5. This cameo is surrounded with two circles of seed

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hard Stone Cameo in Gold Mounting with Half Seed Pearls Black Enamel
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo in Gold Mounting with Half Seed Pearls Black Enamel

Victorian Hard Stone Cameo in Gold Mounting with Half Seed Pearls Black Enamel

Located in Antwerp, BE

seed pearls - All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K gold coral cameo brooch with ivy leaves and natural seed pearls
Victorian 18K gold coral cameo brooch with ivy leaves and natural seed pearls

Victorian 18K gold coral cameo brooch with ivy leaves and natural seed pearls

Located in Versailles, FR

an extra touch of opulence, 24 natural seed pearls are carefully adorned among the ivy leaves. These

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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Fine French Antique Cameo Black Enamel Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
Fine French Antique Cameo Black Enamel Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch Pendant

Fine French Antique Cameo Black Enamel Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

quality antique cameo adorned with half seed pearls and black enamel depicting a woman head with wreath

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hand Carved Agate Cameo, Seed Pearl, Yellow Gold Filegree Pendant Necklace
Hand Carved Agate Cameo, Seed Pearl, Yellow Gold Filegree Pendant Necklace

Hand Carved Agate Cameo, Seed Pearl, Yellow Gold Filegree Pendant Necklace

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

background. The agate is set in an 18k yellow gold bezel and framed with delicate citrine beads, seed pearls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring
Vintage Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring

Vintage Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Coral Cameo Ring with Seed Pearl Halo. Finger Size 5.5

Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seed Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Filigree Cameo Ring
Seed Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Filigree Cameo Ring

Seed Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Filigree Cameo Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

14k white gold filigree ring with a center portrait cameo, framed with seed pearls and blue

Category

Vintage 1920s More Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Enamel Seed Pearls Cameo Two Color Gold Filigree Ring
Enamel Seed Pearls Cameo Two Color Gold Filigree Ring

Enamel Seed Pearls Cameo Two Color Gold Filigree Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

, framed with seed pearls, rich blue enamel and agate. The ideal balance of bold size and the sweet

Category

Vintage 1930s More Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Enamel, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Diamond Seed Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Diamond Seed Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Diamond Seed Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A fine quality hardstone cameo with sharp detail, accented by diamonds and seed pearls set in a 18K

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pin with Seed Pearls
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pin with Seed Pearls

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pin with Seed Pearls

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 10K yellow gold Dimensions: pin measures 34 x 27mm Weight: 9.13 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Agate and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Antique French Agate and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Antique French Agate and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique French agate and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch; part of our

Category

Antique 1880s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Accents in 18 Karat
Antique Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Accents in 18 Karat

Antique Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Accents in 18 Karat

Located in Miami, FL

delicate floral motif accented with natural seed pearls. The gross weight is 18.8 grams. The brooch is 1.82

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Carved Rectangular Coral Cameo Diamond & Seed Pearl Frame Ring
Vintage 14k Gold Carved Rectangular Coral Cameo Diamond & Seed Pearl Frame Ring

Vintage 14k Gold Carved Rectangular Coral Cameo Diamond & Seed Pearl Frame Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

neck. The coral is then elegantly framed with old single cut diamonds and white seed pearls, in which

Category

Vintage 1940s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Cameo Fillegree Pendant with Seed Pearl Beads 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Coral Cameo Fillegree Pendant with Seed Pearl Beads 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Coral Cameo Fillegree Pendant with Seed Pearl Beads 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Delicate with a vintage feel describes this coral cameo pendant, encircled by seed pearls with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sardonyx Pearl Enamel Cameo Brooch
Sardonyx Pearl Enamel Cameo Brooch

Sardonyx Pearl Enamel Cameo Brooch

Located in Dallas, TX

Composed of 14 karat yellow gold, this unusual sardonyx cameo features a row of seed pearls all

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Pearl Framed Cameo Pendant/Brooch
Diamond and Pearl Framed Cameo Pendant/Brooch

Diamond and Pearl Framed Cameo Pendant/Brooch

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A beautiful early 20th century cameo. The cameo is set with seed pearls and four diamonds with an

Category

Early 20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian 18KT Gold Agate Cameo Brooch with Enamel and Pearls
Victorian 18KT Gold Agate Cameo Brooch with Enamel and Pearls

Victorian 18KT Gold Agate Cameo Brooch with Enamel and Pearls

Located in New York, NY

: 18KT Yellow Gold Gemstone: Agate Cameo Portrait Accents: 3mm Seed Pearls Enamel: Green Laurel Leaf

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Cameo Pendant Necklace
Victorian Cameo Pendant Necklace

Victorian Cameo Pendant Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian Black & White Onyx Cameo Pendant detailed with Seed Pearls and Black Enamel. The cameo

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Hardstone Carved Cameo Gold Bracelet
Hardstone Carved Cameo Gold Bracelet

Hardstone Carved Cameo Gold Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

natural seed pearls. Handmade mesh bracelet with secure double catch. The center carving is Dionysus the

Category

Antique Early 1900s More Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Multi Gem Cameo Wristwatch

1950s Multi Gem Cameo Wristwatch

Located in New York, NY

seed pearls. Movement by Altair (Swiss). The center of the watch has a cover that has a painted

Category

20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mid-Century Basket Pin
Mid-Century Basket Pin

Mid-Century Basket Pin

Located in Towson, MD

garnet, one amethyst, one coral, one rose cut diamond, two cameos, and sixteen seed pearls. The pin

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cameo Seed Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cameo seed pearl for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a cameo seed pearl may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A cameo seed pearl can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 18 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cameo seed pearl, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cameo Seed Pearl?

Prices for a cameo seed pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $135 and can go as high as $12,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,175.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.

Questions About Cameo Seed Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Seed pearls are small pearls that get their name from their diminutive size. They’re sometimes used in jewelry today but were most popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern seed pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.