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Emperor Cameo

Roman Emperor Augustus Georgian Period Sardonyx Cameo 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Superbly carved Georgian period sardonyx cameo signet ring depicting Roman Emperor Augustus in
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Antique Late 18th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Portrait Cameo of Emperor Vespasian in a Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Portrait Cameo of Emperor Vespasian in a Gold Brooch Agate, gold Italy?, 16th century Weight 10.2
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Antique 16th Century Italian Brooches

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Agate, Gold

Silver Gold Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Cameo Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, 18kt yellow gold and silver. Top size 21mm x 18mm
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hardstone Agate Cameo Roman Emperor Ring
Located in New York, NY
A large carved agate cameo ring depicting the Roman emperor Vespasian (9 - 79 AD). The high carat
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Antique 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

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Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Gold and Onyx Cameo Portrait of the Emperor Claudius Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Finely sculpted in two layers, white on brown, the Emperor depicted in profile to the right, a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Signet Rings

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Onyx, Gold

Antique Gold Italian Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENSAISSANCE CAMEO RING Italy? 16th century in a 20th century setting Gold and sardonyx Weight 6.5
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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Fashion Rings

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Gold

Renaissance Rose Gold Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring with Renaissance cameo Probably Northern Italy, cameo late 16th-early 17th century; ring
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Fashion Rings

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Agate, Rose Gold

Gold and Onyx Cameo Pendant
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully carved 19th century Onyx cameo of an African man's profile. In the same style as the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Onyx Cameo Pendant
Gold and Onyx Cameo Pendant
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W 1.1 in L 1.54 in
Antique French Bloodstone Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on bloodstone stylizing an emperor's head with a laurel wreath, the
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Carved Coral Cameo and Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful 14 karat yellow gold hand-carved in high relief coral brooch set with a cameo in the
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Italian Cameo Hair Pin with Double Portrait of Cosimo I de Medici
Located in Chicago, IL
Cameo with Double Portrait of Cosimo I de Medici and Camella Martelli Cameo, Northern Italy, late
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance More Jewelry

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Onyx, Gold

Renaissance Cameo Ring of Galba in a Modern Gold Setting
Located in Chicago, IL
Renaissance Cameo Of Galba (?) in Modern Gold Setting Europe, 17th (?) century Onyx and gold Weight
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Antique 17th Century European Renaissance Cocktail Rings

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Onyx, Gold

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Gold

French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
circle pattern and studded with natural pearls, this pendant holds a cameo on 4-layered agate
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

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

Bulgari Ruby Ancient Coin 18 Karat Gold Monete Roman Caligula Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mm round - deep matte brownish bronze with antique patina Depicting a cameo bust of the ancient Roman
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Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Bronze Coin in 18k Gold Slice Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Roman bronze coin from 364 AD. The classical bronze depicts the Roman emperor Valens (reigned 364 - 378
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

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Bronze, 18k Gold

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos
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20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Si...

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio Paris
Located in New York, NY
cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier
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21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Marriage Ring, in 18k Gold and Jasper
Located in New York, NY
testament to the couple's union. The featured couple may represent Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Empress
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Wedding Rings

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Jasper, 18k Gold

Emil Biedermann 1867 Austrian Important Presentation Agate Pendant in 19Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
exceptionally rare and gorgeous over sized presentation cameo piece, created in Vienna in 1867 by Emil
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Antique 1860s Austrian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Chicago, IL
LITERATURE Compare images from ancient Rome, for example a sardonyx cameo with female head (Kugel 2000, no
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Antique 16th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Rare Agate Carved Intaglio of Mercury in 14kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
gem engraving in Rome. In 1769 he was appointed gem engraver to Emperor Joseph II in Vienna. Pichler's
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

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Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Oval Intaglio Carved In Amber Mounted in 18Kt Ring
Located in Miami, FL
appointed gem engraver to Emperor Joseph II in Vienna. Pichler's fame rapidly increased and he became a
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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

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Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Emperors Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Emperors Necklace, an early Victorian hardstone cameo necklace, the twelve oval chalcedony
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Antique 1840s British Greek Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat Rose Gold Vermeil Greek Medusa Cameo Earrings
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
Finely detailed porcelain cameo depicting the greek Medusa. In Greek mythology, Medusa was a gorgon, generally described as a winged human female with living venomous snakes in place...
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold, Vermeil, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Cryptophrase Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Cameo Cryptophrase Stone Ring. Size 6.5 with 8 grams total weight.
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2010s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Archaeological revival gold myrtle leaf tiara possibly by Castellani, the twenty-two realistically carved leaves embellished with thirty buds forming a wreath, with yellow gold fr...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry

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18k Gold, Gold

Venus Agate Cameo Habille Brooch/Pendant, 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval brooch/pendant in 18kt yellow gold, the center decorated with an onyx cameo depicting a Venus bust in profile wearing emerald and diamond highlight jewellery. 19th century Frenc...
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Family Crest Signet Ring Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era family crest signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The signet ring weighs a hefty 18.7 grams. The signet mount fe...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian 10.38ct Boulder Opal, Diamond & 18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
This amazing boulder opal is the best gem opal we have ever had in a ring. It has outstanding clarity with crisp sharp colours and patterns without equal. The block harlequin patter...
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Late 20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

5.30tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Green Diamond Enamel Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A men's Colombian emerald & green diamond statement ring in 14K gold. This ring features a 4.45-carat Asscher cut emerald in its center. The rare gemstone has a desirable color and t...
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau reproductions. This 18kt yellow gold Angel Of The Morning ring with “plique-à-jour” and “basse taill...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Antique, Large Cameo Brooch. Romantic scene. Possibly gilded. Very fine and detailed carving. Cameo is signed on the back.
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Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Brooches

Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
Antique, Large Cameo Brooch
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W 2.15 in L 2.56 in
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé gold and rock crystal inkwell, the lobed rock-crystal body carved with bombe' sides, the hinged gold cover also lobed and surmounted with a cabochon sapphire, marked Faberg...
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Desk Accessories

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Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
H 9 in W 5 in L 16 in
Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, centrally-set with a cream pearl measuring approximately 8.7 mm in diameter, to a diamond-set scroll openwork designed surmount, te...
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Bloodstone and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous signet ring has a large bloodstone set proud on the 9carat gold band. The stone is deep green with flecks of red running through. Ring Size: X or 11 1/2 Stone dimens...
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Signet Rings

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Gold

Silver Vintage Cameo Shell Ring
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver cameo shell ring. Moderate wear throughout. Missing one stone. Vintage silver cameo shell ring. Moderate wear throughout. Missing one stone. Vintage silver cameo she...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

18 Karat Rose Gold Vermeil Greek Cameo Medusa Necklace
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
Finely detailed porcelain cameo depicting the Greek Medusa. In Greek mythology, Medusa was a gorgon, generally described as a winged human female with living venomous snakes in place...
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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A Brown Agate Cameo of Napoleon as Emperor in Later Gold Ring Mount
Located in London, GB
Napoleon, looking to his right, wearing the traditional emblem of Emperors, a Laurel Crown. This is
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Antique Early 1800s French Signet Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Cameo Ring Gold and Bronze
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique cameo ring gold and bronze, the ring in gold 18 karats. The oval bezel is in gilt bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze

Antique Victorian Antinous Vertumnus Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Museum Quality and huge cameo depicting Antinous Vertumnus, favourite of the Emperor
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold

Antique Victorian Antinous Vertumnus Shell Cameo Brooch
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Victorian Carved Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Doves of Pliny Cuff Bracelet, 1850s
Located in Antwerp, BE
this picturesque cameo, this 14K yellow gold bracelet from around 1850 splatters history all over our
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets

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14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.50 Carat Diamond Augustus Head Agate Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
first "Emperor", which comes from the military title emperor. In actuality he became no more than first
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Rings

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Antique Intaglio Gold Gents Ring, 1820s
Located in Antwerp, BE
grandeur- the emperor's monogram and his emblem, the bee; representations of military trophies; and after
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Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Fashion Rings

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Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Neoclassical Hardstone Cameo Emperor Hadrian Ring Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Agate cameo depicting with a portrait of the emperor Hadrian shown to the left, in a yellow gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Silver Gold Roman Emperor Lucio Septimio Severo Cameo Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a roman emperor Lucio Septimio Severo, 18kt yellow gold and silver. Top size 23mm x19mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Agate Cameo Ring, Late 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo depicting Roman Emperor Marco Aurelio and his wife Faustina Cameo size 3cm
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian More Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian Pink and White Conch Shell Cameo Bracelet 14 Karat Gold, Dated 1892
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A rare Russian victorian 14 karat yellow gold pink & white conch shell cameo bracelet with 7
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Antique 1890s Russian Victorian Link Bracelets

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Other, 14k Gold, Gold

Rebecca Collins Empress Josephine Brooch in 18kt and Sterling Silver by Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Emperor Napoleon I from 18 May 1804 until their marriage was annulled on 10 January 1810. As Napoleon's
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Late 20th Century American Revival Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver

Scarce Renaissance Italian Cameo Ring 17th Century of Emperor Hadrian 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
A rare 17th century Italian hardstone cameo set in a later high karat gold signet mount. This
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Shell Cameo Antinous
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique sardonyx shell cameo circa 1870. The subject is Antinous, the favorite of Emperor Hadrian
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel and Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Carved to depict a Roman emperor in profile, measuring approximately 19.68 x 15.63mm, mounted in
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

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Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Byzantine Cameo Pin and Picture Frame Circa 1800's Rare Hand Painted
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Byzantine painted cameo is encased in a gold overlay with incredible double-sided pictures. Upon
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Byzantine Brooches

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Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Georgian Roman Emperor Cameo Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb Georgian cameo ring depicting a Roman Emperor, bearded and wearing a laurel wreath. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Resplendent Mid 19th C. Cameo Necklace
Located in Wimberley, TX
The cameo has long been one of the more popular articles of jewelry and the mid 1800s found itself
Antique Victorian "Antinous" Shell Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A stunning antique cameo brooch depicting Antinous, the Emperor Hadrian's lover. Hadrian was
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold

Castellani (Attr.) Etruscan Necklace and Brooch, Lava & Gold, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Berlin, Berlin
mark the pieces of their famous workshop. Both pieces of jewellery combine cameos carved of black stone
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Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gothic Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
cameo portrait set in the center of the spectacular late tenth-century Lothar Cross in Aachen, labeled
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Emperor Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate emperor cameo for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an emperor cameo from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic emperor cameo over the years, but those made by Mellerio dits Meller, John Brogden and Mellerio Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any emperor cameo from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of an agate version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a portrait cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and single cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking an emperor cameo, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Emperor Cameo?

The price for an emperor cameo starts at $1,677 and tops out at $200,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $13,304.