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Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century
Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century

Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 8  Dimensions (cameo): 26 mm Weight: 18 gr

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Victorian 2.00 Carat Diamond Hardstone Cameo Pendant or Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Victorian 2.00 Carat Diamond Hardstone Cameo Pendant or Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Victorian 2.00 Carat Diamond Hardstone Cameo Pendant or Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Carved banded agate depicting the profile of a woman Frame accented by four old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats total, GHI color and VS to SI clarity Exquisit...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Hardstone Cameo of Hercules and the Nemean Lion Men's Ring 19th Century
Large Hardstone Cameo of Hercules and the Nemean Lion Men's Ring 19th Century

Large Hardstone Cameo of Hercules and the Nemean Lion Men's Ring 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

In white and black, Hercules depicted strangling the lion, his club on the ground, in a later ring mount, ring size H, length 32mm, width 25mm Size: 12 Weight: 24,58gr.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Renaissance Revival Cameo Bracelet
French Antique Renaissance Revival Cameo Bracelet

French Antique Renaissance Revival Cameo Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

A French Renaissance Revival Antique 18-karat gold and enamel, sapphire, pearl and hardstone cameo

Category

Antique 1870s French Bangles

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Antique Cameo Brooch

Tiffany Antique Cameo Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Antique hardstone Cameo brooch representing a female profile, highlighted with seed pearls, mounted

Category

Antique 1890s American Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl

Antique Large Agate Three Profiles Cameo Ring
Antique Large Agate Three Profiles Cameo Ring

Antique Large Agate Three Profiles Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Hardstone cameo carved to depict three classical portrait profiles, with plain gold mount. Size

Category

Antique 1830s Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Brooch

Cameo Brooch

Sold|$6,232

Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

An antique hardstone cameo brooch, oval black onyx background with a white hardstone portrait of a

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Hardstone Carved Cameo Gold Bracelet
Hardstone Carved Cameo Gold Bracelet

Hardstone Carved Cameo Gold Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian 1900’s hardstone Cameo hinged 3 section bracelet. All handmade. Each Cameo surrounded by

Category

Antique Early 1900s More Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Men’s Sardonyx Cameo Ring Triple Profile 10 Karat Gold Vintage
Antique Deco Men’s Sardonyx Cameo Ring Triple Profile 10 Karat Gold Vintage

Antique Deco Men’s Sardonyx Cameo Ring Triple Profile 10 Karat Gold Vintage

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage men's hardstone cameo ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 10 karat white gold

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Deco Men's Sardonyx Cameo Warrior Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Vintage
Antique Deco Men's Sardonyx Cameo Warrior Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Vintage

Antique Deco Men's Sardonyx Cameo Warrior Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Vintage

Located in Torrance, CA

. Hardstone cameo is carved in the form of a Roman Soldier and measures 18.5mm x 12.5mm. The cameo sits upon a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Enamel Pearl Cameo Gold Locket Slide Pendant
Blue Enamel Pearl Cameo Gold Locket Slide Pendant

Blue Enamel Pearl Cameo Gold Locket Slide Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

Pearls on both sides, on a textured rope chain with a hardstone Cameo slide in the middle. 1 Cameo 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Hardstone and 0.52 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Antique Carved Hardstone and 0.52 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring

Antique Carved Hardstone and 0.52 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

setting displays an impressive feature carved hardstone cameo of a white female profile overlaid by a

Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Sardonyx Cameo Split Pearl Brooch and matching Earrings
14K Sardonyx Cameo Split Pearl Brooch and matching Earrings

14K Sardonyx Cameo Split Pearl Brooch and matching Earrings

Located in North Hollywood, CA

of hardstone cameos. Do not wait it just may be too late.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Italian 18th Century Georgian Gold Cameo Ring Bust of Medusa Hardstone
Antique Italian 18th Century Georgian Gold Cameo Ring Bust of Medusa Hardstone

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Cameo Suite Enamel Pearl Diamond and Gold, circa 1850
Antique Cameo Suite Enamel Pearl Diamond and Gold, circa 1850

Antique Cameo Suite Enamel Pearl Diamond and Gold, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

An antique cameo suite, featuring a brooch and pair of earrings, with sardonyx hardstone cameos, in

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Hardstone Athena Cameo Ring
Hardstone Athena Cameo Ring

Hardstone Athena Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval stained agate cameo carved to depict the goddess Athena in her crested helmet. Cameo

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian Early 19th Century Gold Cameo Pendant, Circle of Nicolo Morelli
Antique Italian Early 19th Century Gold Cameo Pendant, Circle of Nicolo Morelli

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

Hardstone Agate Cameo Ring
Hardstone Agate Cameo Ring

Hardstone Agate Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval agate cameo carved to depict a lady in profile to the right, to an yellow gold band, ring

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

A Gold Ring set with an Italian Agate Cameo — Theatrical Tragic Mask
A Gold Ring set with an Italian Agate Cameo — Theatrical Tragic Mask

A Gold Ring set with an Italian Agate Cameo — Theatrical Tragic Mask

Located in London, GB

piece beyond ordinary cameo rings. Italian hardstone cameos of this calibre, particularly in banded

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Victorian Hardstone Diamond and Pearl Cameo Brooch
Victorian Hardstone Diamond and Pearl Cameo Brooch

Victorian Hardstone Diamond and Pearl Cameo Brooch

Located in Greenwich, CT

purchased from the jeweler L. Rouvenat in Paris, this oval "hardstone" cameo is delicately carved

Category

Antique 1870s French Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Enamel and Hardstone Double Portrait Cameo Ring
Victorian Gold Enamel and Hardstone Double Portrait Cameo Ring

Victorian Gold Enamel and Hardstone Double Portrait Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

An antique double portrait cameo ring of carved hardstone, possibly depicting Caracalla, in a blue

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Diamond Ruby Gold Roman Soldier Cameo Pendant Necklace
Victorian Hardstone Diamond Ruby Gold Roman Soldier Cameo Pendant Necklace

Victorian Hardstone Diamond Ruby Gold Roman Soldier Cameo Pendant Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular pendant centers a claw set carved hardstone depicting the cameo profile of a Roman

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Elizabeth Locke Carved Hardstone Iolite 18 Karat Gold Cameo Drop Earrings
Elizabeth Locke Carved Hardstone Iolite 18 Karat Gold Cameo Drop Earrings

Elizabeth Locke Carved Hardstone Iolite 18 Karat Gold Cameo Drop Earrings

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

and drop feature carved hardstone depictions of the Greek muse Terpischore Her name is Greek to mean

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Victorian Revival Hardstone and Pearl Cameo Brooch/Pendant 1960s
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Revival Hardstone and Pearl Cameo Brooch/Pendant 1960s

14K Yellow Gold Victorian Revival Hardstone and Pearl Cameo Brooch/Pendant 1960s

Located in Towson, MD

In the Victorian era, cameos were a popular souvenir to bring back from the fashionable trips to

Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Impressive Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Pendant
Victorian Impressive Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Pendant

Victorian Impressive Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

that, cameos were carved from hardstone. The Renaissance cameos are typically white on a grayish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin
Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin

Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

that, cameos were carved from hardstone. The Renaissance cameos are typically white on a grayish

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Hard Stone Cameo & Natural Pearl Gold Bracelet
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo & Natural Pearl Gold Bracelet

Victorian Hard Stone Cameo & Natural Pearl Gold Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

that, cameos were carved from hardstone. The Renaissance cameos are typically white on a grayish

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

A Renaissance Cameo Ring Of A Front Facing Zeus
A Renaissance Cameo Ring Of A Front Facing Zeus

A Renaissance Cameo Ring Of A Front Facing Zeus

Located in Firenze, IT

background. 18K gold, set with hardstone chalcedony cameo. The Cameo: North Italian, 16th century. The Ring

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring Set With An Agate Owl Cameo, Italian 17th century
Gold Ring Set With An Agate Owl Cameo, Italian 17th century

Gold Ring Set With An Agate Owl Cameo, Italian 17th century

Located in Firenze, IT

A hardstone white agate cameo depicting the owl in gold collet settings. The size cameo is 1.9 x

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cameo Brooch / Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold - Antique French Circa 1880
Cameo Brooch / Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold - Antique French Circa 1880

Cameo Brooch / Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold - Antique French Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique French 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch / pendant; part of our

Category

Antique 1880s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ameo Pendant with Pearls and 0.18Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold - Antique Victorian
ameo Pendant with Pearls and 0.18Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold - Antique Victorian

ameo Pendant with Pearls and 0.18Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold - Antique Victorian

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and hardstone. The cameo is collet set in relief within a circular

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Hardstone Cameo Gold Platinum Ring
Carved Hardstone Cameo Gold Platinum Ring

Carved Hardstone Cameo Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian 1878 solid rose gold and platinum handmade cameo ring with and extra fine hardstone

Category

Antique 1870s Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Mourning Necklace in 14K Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Mourning Necklace in 14K Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Mourning Necklace in 14K Gold

Located in Houston, TX

14K yellow gold hardstone cameo necklace with cultured pearls in the chain and seed pearls

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

A 19th Century Hardstone Cameo and Seed Pearl  Brooch/Pendant

A 19th Century Hardstone Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch/Pendant

Located in Firenze, IT

The circular hardstone cameo carved to depict a female portrait in profile, to an openwork beaded

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Dutch Antique Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch and Earrings Suite
Dutch Antique Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch and Earrings Suite

Dutch Antique Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch and Earrings Suite

Located in Amsterdam, NL

each set with a hardstone cameo of Flora, the brooch has three drops, all decorated with meander

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1870 Fabulous Victorian Carnelian Hardstone Cameo Brooch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise
Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise

Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 14k Gold w/ Turquoise

Located in Orlando, FL

A refined and well-preserved Victorian-era hardstone cameo brooch, finely hand-carved in high

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Victorian Hardstone Cameo Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant
French Victorian Hardstone Cameo Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant

French Victorian Hardstone Cameo Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in South Pasadena, CA

French Victorian hardstone pearl and gold cameo brooch pendant circa 1870. Depicting the profile

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Fairy Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian
Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Fairy Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian

Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Fairy Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is one of the most beautiful Antique Hardstone Cameo Brooches we have seen. The extraordinary

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Hardstone Cameo Ring
Antique Carved Hardstone Cameo Ring

Antique Carved Hardstone Cameo Ring

Located in London, GB

A hardstone carved cameo ring, depicting Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, mounted in

Category

Antique 19th Century Late Victorian More Rings

Materials

Gold

Attractive Hardstone Cameo 15Ct English Victorian Ring
Attractive Hardstone Cameo 15Ct English Victorian Ring

Attractive Hardstone Cameo 15Ct English Victorian Ring

Located in Wheaton, IL

"This attractive Victorian 15ct yellow gold English hardstone carnelian cameo ring would be a great

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Bracelet
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Bracelet

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

of oval blue cameos, each depicting a delicate profile, set in polished gold frames. The cameos are

Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel and Hardstone Cameo Ring
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel and Hardstone Cameo Ring

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 18ct gold, ring size 7.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Shepherd With His Dog Brooch
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Shepherd With His Dog Brooch

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Shepherd With His Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This elegant cameo brooch features a finely detailed scene in white relief against a blue

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian
Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian

Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a Museum Quality Medusa Snake Hard Stone Cameo Ring in 20 Karat Gold. The Antique 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian
Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian

Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a Museum Quality Medusa Snake Hard Stone Cameo Ring in 20 Karat Gold. The Antique 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Diamond and Cameo Bishop's Ring
Antique Gold Diamond and Cameo Bishop's Ring

Antique Gold Diamond and Cameo Bishop's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Oval hardstone cameo depicting Jesus and cluster old cut diamond mounted in silver and gold with

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Gold Brooch Pendant
Victorian Hardstone Gold Brooch Pendant

Victorian Hardstone Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian hardstone cameo and gold brooch pendant circa 1890. Comprising an oval carving depicting

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Cameo Clasp Cultured Pearl Choker in Yellow Gold
Cameo Clasp Cultured Pearl Choker in Yellow Gold

Cameo Clasp Cultured Pearl Choker in Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

hardstone cameo clasp; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Hardstone and 1.62Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring, Circa 1770
Antique Carved Hardstone and 1.62Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring, Circa 1770

Antique Carved Hardstone and 1.62Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring, Circa 1770

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

with a silver setting. The oval, shaped setting displays a stunning feature carved hardstone cameo of

Category

Antique 1770s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold & Agate Cameo Pendant
Antique Victorian 14K Gold & Agate Cameo Pendant

Antique Victorian 14K Gold & Agate Cameo Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

carved agate or hardstone cameo of a beautiful young lady. The mount with wirework & granulation. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

French Cameo and Pearl Set Gold Pendant
French Cameo and Pearl Set Gold Pendant

French Cameo and Pearl Set Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This hardstone cameo pendant features exquisite carving. The details are

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch or Locket Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch or Locket Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch or Locket Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

yellow gold with a hardstone cameo. The circular cameo is bezel set in relief within a 14k yellow gold

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Hardstone Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hardstone cameo 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, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 275 vintage editions and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a hardstone cameo may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic hardstone cameo over the years, but those made by Marcella Ciceri, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A hardstone cameo can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but agate rings, from our inventory of 92, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and uncut versions for sale. When shopping for a hardstone cameo, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Hardstone Cameo?

The price for a hardstone cameo starts at $168 and tops out at $142,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,900.

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.

Questions About Hardstone Cameo
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Hardstone cameos are composed of any hard gemstone material that is intended for detailed carving. A cameo is a gemstone carved in a raised relief that features landscapes, mythological figures, or most notably, portraits of women’s profiles. These hand-carved, detailed reliefs are typically set in gold or silver and used to adorn pieces of jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants and rings. Find cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.