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Codognato Large Pair Italian Silver-Gilt And Hardstone Busts Of Roman Emperors
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting Tiberius and Pertinax each mounted on a hardstone plinth, marked to the reverse and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Antique Egyptian Revival Carved Hardstone Sculpture, Man with Headdress, 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Egyptian Revival Carved Hardstone Sculpture, Man with Headdress, 19thC Measures - 4"H x 3
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Antique 19th Century Asian Egyptian Revival Busts

Materials

Stone

Antique Italian 18th Century Georgian Gold Cameo Ring Bust of Medusa Hardstone
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 18th century Italian hardstone cameo ring. This beautiful four layered sardonyx cameo is
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian 10k Onyx Hardstone Cameo Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
down among her curls. A dress is draped across her bust and shoulders and a soft expression can be seen
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

1820s Hardstone Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The carved stone agate cameo depicting a female bust, measuring approximately 43.0 by 30.5 by 16.0
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Antique 1820s Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

1820s Hardstone Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant
1820s Hardstone Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant
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H 2.56 in W 1.78 in
Early hardstone cameo ring of King George III
Located in London, GB
Early hardstone cameo ring. Set with an oval hardstone carving of the bust of King George III in a
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Antique 1760s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and hardstone inlay Napoleon III period clock set by Barbedienne French, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Cameo Brooch, circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
Hardstone cameo brooch. Set with a carved hardstone cameo to centre of a bust of a lady in profile
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Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Pierced Gold Bangle Head of Bacchus Finely Carved Bloodstone Ca.1880
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Victorian gold and hardstone bracelet circa 1880, set to the centre with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Gold

Antique English Onyx, Brass and Velvet Twin Photo Frame
Located in London, GB
half-length or bust portraits, possibly of a couple or of two children. The photographs can be
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Antique Gold Italian Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, the bust of a woman wearing a necklace but otherwise nude stands above a blue ground. While her
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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique Italian Early 19th Century Gold Cameo Pendant, Circle of Nicolo Morelli
Located in London, GB
A stunning early 19th century Italian hardstone cameo pendant, probably circle of Nicola Morelli
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Agate Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
¾; UK size R Cameo of a nude female bust in frontal view with the head slightly turned in three
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance More Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

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Victorian Holbeinesque Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
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Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
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A Roman Citrine Intaglio Of Hercules 1st Century AD Ring
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Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
By Janesich
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring attributed to Janesich, the emerald-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.8 carats, accompanied by GCS laboratory report, stating to be of Colo...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Size 8 White Gold Antique Ring With 10 Tiny Diamonds For Men
Located in Jacksonville, FL
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20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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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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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegantly presented in a fancy fourteen karat 14k white gold filigree antique ring setting, this hand carved natural shell cameo ring romantically portrays the bust of a fine lady of...
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Antique Early 1900s American Cocktail Rings

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14k Gold, White Gold

Scarce 13th-14th Century Islamic Late Seljuk Empire Gold and Eye Agate Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb Islamic gold and agate ring dating from the 13th to 14th century. The brown ‘sheep’s eye’ agate cabochon sits within a truncated conical bezel with a four-pronged setting so...
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Renaissance Rose Gold Sardonyx Cameo Ring
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Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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Scarce Antique Catalan 18th Century Gold Foiled Rose Cut Perpignan Garnet Ring
Located in London, GB
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Solitaire Rings

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Located in London, GB
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Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet Pendant
Located in London, GB
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Sardonyx Antique Hard Stone Cameo Signed Pin Pendant Seed Pearls Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pair Italian Specimen Marble / Hardstone Busts of Roman Emperors
Located in Bradenton, FL
and Hardstone Busts of Roman Emperors. Each bust length figure classically draped in variegated yellow
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20th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Codognato Large Four Italian Silver-Gilt and Hardstone Busts of Roman Emperors
Located in Firenze, IT
Each mounted on a hardstone plinth, marked to the reverse and underneath Measure: 28cm. high.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Silver

Antique Egyptian Revival Enamel Hardstone Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Egyptian revival brooch in the form of a carved hardstone bust of a Pharoah with multi
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Agate

Specimen Marble Bust of Blackamore on Painted Pedestal
Located in Hudson, NY
A comanding specimen marble bust of a blackamore with painted and gilt decoration and applied
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20th Century Italian Busts

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Marble, Metal

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Hardstone Agate Intaglio Cameo Ring Bust of Hercules
Located in London, GB
This excellent antique Victorian carved hardstone cameo dates to the late 19th century, circa 1870
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Hardstone Cameo of a Woman, 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The bust facing left in a later ring mount, ring size 7, length 14mm, width 10mm
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Hardstone William Shakespeare Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A very rare and desirable hardstone ring. A true Victorian period example c1860. Solid 18 carat
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

High Victorian Hardstone Intaglio Necklace with Eleven Mythological Figures
Located in Stamford, CT
thrower, a sculptor chiseling at a bust of a classical man, cupid towing a great whale. Perfect condition
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Link Necklaces

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Agate, 18k Gold

Fabergé Style Three-Piece Russian Desk Set in Diamond, Enamel and Silver Gilt
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
busts. The set comes in a fitted box, and is stamped '84' and for marked for Faberge. Measure: Box
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20th Century Russian Belle Époque Desk Sets

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Silver, Enamel

17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
Located in New Orleans, LA
blending exotic ebony wood with gilt bronze figures and fixtures is immediate, with the gilt busts of
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
H 73.25 in W 43.63 in D 20.75 in
Victorian 1890 Signet Intaglio Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian
Located in Miami, FL
polished finish and mount with an intaglio. The carving is depicting the profile bust in low relief of
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Signet Rings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Renaissance Styled Hand Carved Marble Female Sculpture or Bust
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

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Marble

Chinese Cast Hardstone Buddha Busts, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Chinese Buddha head busts offer cast stone construction, 20th C. Measures- 8''H x 4.75
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Concrete

Edwardian 9 Carat Rose Gold and Hardstone Cameo Solitaire Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A true antique ring. Solid 9 carat rose gold. Set with a oval sardonyx stone with male bust cameo
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20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Rose Gold

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket with Cameos
Located in London, GB
decoration and it is further decorated with three beautiful cameos. Each is a superbly carved bust of a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

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Ormolu

Chanel Vintage Tweed Jacket with Genuine Multi Semi Precious Hardstone Trim
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel Vintage Tweed Jacket with Genuine Multi Semi Precious Hardstone Trim. This is such a
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Hardstone Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hardstone bust you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. If you’re looking for a hardstone bust 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 20th Century. Creating a hardstone bust has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Attilio Codognato and John Brogden are consistently popular. A hardstone bust can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but agate rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a hardstone bust, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Hardstone Bust?

On average, a hardstone bust at 1stDibs sells for $12,636, while they’re typically $1,723 on the low end and $67,805 for the highest priced versions of this item.