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1900s Cameo Cabochon Sapphire Gold Frame Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The cameo brooch was made in the early 1900s. It has a cabochon sapphire set in the top of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch/Pin Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame and Carved Shell Victorian Woman
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Brooch with 14K Gold Frame and Diamond
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique cameo brooch with 14K gold frame and diamond. This brooch is from the second
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Cameo Brooch with 14K Gold Frame and Diamond
Antique Cameo Brooch with 14K Gold Frame and Diamond
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H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Large High Quality Victorian Cameo Brooch Superb 15ct Gold Frame
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Large Victorian cameo brooch Hand crafted in 15ct gold. this fine quality Victorian superb Cameo
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Antique 1880s Italian Brooches

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Gold

Antique Pink Cameo Brooch
Located in Jacksonville, FL
frame features a flowing design which holds a carved pink cameo. 1.24” h x 0.96” w x 0.28” d (without
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

 Antique Pink Cameo Brooch
 Antique Pink Cameo Brooch
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H 1.24 in W 0.96 in D 0.28 in
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. It depicts a
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
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W 1.54 in L 1.82 in
Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Rose Gold Frame w Diamond Accent
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Unusually fine style hand carved Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant mounted in a 14 Karat Rose Gold frame
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
exceptional, large and substantial cameo brooch. Mid 19th Century. 2.25" x 1-7/8" x .5"
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
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W 1.9 in L 2.25 in
Lady Profile Massive Cameo Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
We are thrilled to offer this elaborate Lady Profile / Portrait Massive Cameo Brooch. Cameos date
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Antique 1870s Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady Profile Massive Cameo Brooch
Lady Profile Massive Cameo Brooch
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W 2.5 in L 2.75 in
14 Karat Cameo Brooch White and Yellow Gold Frame Victorian Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large lovely 14K gold Carved Cameo Pin and Pendant housed in a square White and yellow gold frame
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch centering a cameo on bluish agate decorated with a profile of a woman wearing pearl jewelry
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
Cameo Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 1.66 in D 0.2 in L 2.05 in
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch This stunning cameo brooch features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

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Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
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W 1.03 in L 1.23 in
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch- This classic cameo brooch depicts a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

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White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch
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W 0.91 in L 1.19 in
Nardi Love Conquers All Cameo Brooch
By Nardi
Located in New York, NY
An Italian two-toned cameo brooch by Nardi featuring a gold scalloped halo, finished with
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nardi Love Conquers All Cameo Brooch
Nardi Love Conquers All Cameo Brooch
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H 0.21 in W 1.76 in L 1.51 in
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin This lovely cameo pin features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
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W 1.11 in L 1.34 in
Antique Agate Cameo Gold Pendant-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic cameo depicting a regal woman with a bouquet of flowers in her hair. The frame is made in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Agate Cameo Gold Pendant-Brooch
Antique Agate Cameo Gold Pendant-Brooch
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W 1 in L 1.3 in
Pink and White Chariot Scene Cameo with 14K Yellow Handmade Frame Brooch Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Artfully designed handmade 14K yellow gold frame brooch houses a skillfully carved cameo depicting
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20th Century Brooches

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Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
designed yellow gold frame around the cameo is beautifully detailed and features textured flower work and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Carved Hardstone Cameo w/Pearl Frame Halo Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Carved Hardstone Cameo - Oval Shaped - Multi-Prong Set - Orangy-Brown Base Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Cameo Brooch/Pendant #12682
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Sardonyx Cameo Gold Enamel Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare French King Louis Philippe era sardonyx cameo brooch. The cameo is carved in high relief
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Brooch- This lovely cameo brooch features a beautiful lady in
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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W 0.95 in L 1.15 in
Angel Skin Coral Cameo & Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Angel Skin Coral Cameo & Diamond Brooch Pendant 18k white gold pin set with a carved coral face
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

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White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Cameo Brooch
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Cameo Brooch
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W 1.46 in L 2.05 in
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo from the mid 19th Century. Beautifully carved cameo
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Antique 1850s American Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This lovely cameo features a lovely lady in profile
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20th Century Brooches

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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W 1.19 in L 1.5 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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W 0.67 in L 0.87 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile
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20th Century Brooches

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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W 0.87 in L 1.11 in
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This classic cameo features a lovely lady in profile
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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W 1.15 in L 1.42 in
10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This stunning cameo features a lovely lady in profile
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20th Century Brooches

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10k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
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W 1.26 in L 1.5 in
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

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Sapphire, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
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W 1.3 in L 1.5 in
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed
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20th Century Brooches

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Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
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W 1.26 in L 1.54 in
14 Karat Rose Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Rose Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
14 Karat Rose Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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W 1.3 in L 1.58 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This lovely cameo features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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W 0.91 in L 1.19 in
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed
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20th Century Brooches

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14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
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W 1.34 in L 1.7 in
800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Beautifully detailed hand carved shell cameo with a
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20th Century Brooches

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Sterling Silver

800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
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W 0.79 in D 0.28 in L 0.99 in
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sweet image on this delicately carved cameo brooch is of a lovely lady with gorgeous detail
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Edwardian Angel Skin Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rare hand-carved natural angel skin coral cameo brooch that can also be worn as a pendant. Framed
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin This elegant brooch features a lovely lady in profile
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20th Century Brooches

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White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
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W 1.03 in L 1.3 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century high relief lava cameo brooch created with a 14 karat yellow gold frame
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Brooch
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 1.62 in
Antique Agate Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large antique cameo depicting a noble woman dressed in a beautiful gown with flowers in her hair
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Antique Early 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage shell cameo brooch set in a 14 karat gold frame. The shell has a beautiful hue of pinkish
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Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Vintage Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch
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W 1.34 in L 1.93 in
Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
cameo is finely carved and depicting a Victorian lady. Around the side, the brooch has a lovely handmade
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
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H 0.2 in Dm 1.07 in
Agate Cultured Pearl and Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering an agate cameo carved to depict a female profile, the frame with gold and seed pearls
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Antique Victorian GIA Carved Red Coral Cameo w/ 14k Gold Open Frame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large handmade antique brooch was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch 11.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
cameo in the gold frame. The gold frame has an attractive engraved design. The brooch measures 1 7/8
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch 11.9g
10K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch 11.9g
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W 1.88 in L 1.75 in
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady, late 1800s
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. It depicts a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to present this amazing Victorian Cameo Brooch, dating back to the 1830s-1850s. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Pinchbeck

Vintage Art Deco Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady
Located in Chesterland, OH
Art Deco Cameo Brooch. Fabulously carved cameo brooch made at the beginning of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

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Marcasite, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady
Vintage Art Deco Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady
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W 1.42 in L 1.8 in
Antique Hardstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique brooch with diamonds has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The oval shaped frame is ornamented to
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hardstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Antique Hardstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
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H 0.33 in W 1.06 in L 1.48 in
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 15 karat yellow gold, carved shell cameo brooch; part of
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
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H 0.59 in W 2.16 in L 2.67 in
Antique Hardstone Cameo and Gold Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
An antique cameo brooch, with a hardstone sardonyx cameo of a lady, with a Roman hairstyle, on a
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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Gold

Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 A Renaissance style large 18K matte gold brooch is centered with a carved agate cameo
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

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Agate

18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Cameo Brooch/Pin- This stunning floral cameo brooch is framed
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20th Century Brooches

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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

Vintage Vermeil Shell Woman's Cameo Brooch or Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
FEATURES: The brooch/pendant features a carved shell cameo, depicting the Dextral formal profile of a Woman
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Brooches

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Vermeil

18k Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k Yellow gold Mediterranean coral cameo brooch/pendant. The high relief hand carved
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Mid-20th Century European Early Victorian Brooches

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Pendant/Brooch- This lovely cameo features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

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White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch
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W 0.91 in L 1.19 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant. This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

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Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch
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W 1.26 in L 1.54 in
10 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant pink cameo features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Brooches

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Cameo Brooch/Pendant
10 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
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Framed Cameo Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the framed cameo brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 276 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect framed cameo brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic framed cameo brooch over the years, but those made by Buccellati, Elizabeth Locke and Florenza are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any framed cameo brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 47 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a framed cameo brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 100 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Framed Cameo Brooch?

The price for a framed cameo brooch starts at $109 and tops out at $65,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,295.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Framed Cameo Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.