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Loose Cameo

Antique Shell Cameo Angel with a Young Child that Died Loose Cameo
Antique Shell Cameo Angel with a Young Child that Died Loose Cameo

Antique Shell Cameo Angel with a Young Child that Died Loose Cameo

Located in New York, NY

emotional depth. This loose cameo represents a mourning or memorial theme, symbolizing protection and

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20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pearl

Antique "Europa Dancing with Zeus" Loose Cameo
Antique "Europa Dancing with Zeus" Loose Cameo

Antique "Europa Dancing with Zeus" Loose Cameo

$1,070

H 0.25 in W 1.37 in L 1.65 in

Antique "Europa Dancing with Zeus" Loose Cameo

Located in New York, NY

This finely carved antique shell cameo depicts the mythological scene of Europa dancing with Zeus

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Antique 19th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

Natural Australian Opal Onyx Lady Cameo Hand Carved Loose Gemstone
Natural Australian Opal Onyx Lady Cameo Hand Carved Loose Gemstone

Natural Australian Opal Onyx Lady Cameo Hand Carved Loose Gemstone

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Elegant Opal Cameo on Black Onyx This striking piece features a beautifully hand-carved Australian

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Onyx, Opal

36.44 Carat Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Lady Cameo Carving Loose Gemstone
36.44 Carat Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Lady Cameo Carving Loose Gemstone

36.44 Carat Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Lady Cameo Carving Loose Gemstone

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Our hand-carved 36.44 carats Mother of Pearl Lady Cameo Carving Loose Gemstone is a true

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artist Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pearl

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara
Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara

$22,992Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.01 in W 0.14 in L 0.54 in

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara

Located in New York, NY

. ITEM #: BR-1463-112624-12 Circa 1840s. Museum Quality Cameo Tiara. This stunning antique cameo tiara

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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

Collection of Unmounted 19th Century Lava Cameos
Collection of Unmounted 19th Century Lava Cameos

Collection of Unmounted 19th Century Lava Cameos

Located in Riverdale, NY

Collection of 5 Unmounted Lava Cameos from the 19th Century. Various profiles of well known figures

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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Agate

GIA Emerald Cameo 20.10ct Ural Mountains Origin
GIA Emerald Cameo 20.10ct Ural Mountains Origin

GIA Emerald Cameo 20.10ct Ural Mountains Origin

$75,000

W 0.74 in D 0.31 in L 0.98 in

GIA Emerald Cameo 20.10ct Ural Mountains Origin

Located in New York, NY

It is quite rare to find an emerald cameo that is this large a size. The motif of the woman with

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Hand Carved Sapphire Cameo of a Pharaoh's Sarcophagus GIA
Hand Carved Sapphire Cameo of a Pharaoh's Sarcophagus GIA

Hand Carved Sapphire Cameo of a Pharaoh's Sarcophagus GIA

By Castellani Jewellers

Located in New York, NY

Cameo of a Pharaoh's Sarcophagus.=7.95ct This hand carved sapphire cameo is of the "head" of a

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21st Century and Contemporary European Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone
50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone

50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

This exquisite loose gemstone features a delicate, hand-carved Australian Opal cameo set against a

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Onyx, Opal

Vintage Italian Art Deco Shell Cameo with Diamond, Circa 1910-1930
Vintage Italian Art Deco Shell Cameo with Diamond, Circa 1910-1930

Vintage Italian Art Deco Shell Cameo with Diamond, Circa 1910-1930

Located in Chesterland, OH

exceptional relief. This loose cameo would make a brooch or pendant and measures circa 50 x 37 mm. The cameo

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Diamond

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo of Princess, Circa 1860-1890, England
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo of Princess, Circa 1860-1890, England

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo of Princess, Circa 1860-1890, England

Located in Chesterland, OH

excellent carver, as were most Victorian cameos. This loose cameo would make a brooch or pendant and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos
Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos

Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos

$923

H 0.79 in W 15.56 in D 10.24 in

Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

presented in a wooden tray, supplied loose. These 19th century plaster cameos each display a neoclassical

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Architectural Models

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Pine

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

on the back so the cameo loosely sits inside and may need a repair of some sort. Sold as is. Item

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess

Unavailable

W 38.7 in L 48.4 in

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess

Located in Chesterland, OH

excellent carver, as were most Victorian cameos. This loose cameo would make a brooch or pendant and

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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Vintage Cameo Round Gold Ring
Vintage Cameo Round Gold Ring

Vintage Cameo Round Gold Ring

Located in PARIS, FR

. This antique cameo was loose and placed on a gold band crafted by our jewelers

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Antique 1880s European Gothic Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lot Of 200 Shell Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot
Vintage Lot Of 200 Shell Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot

Vintage Lot Of 200 Shell Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot

Located in New York, NY

Lot of 200 cameo intaglio All sizes see photos for size penny in photo not included All vintage

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Lot Of 41 Pearl Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot
Vintage Lot Of 41 Pearl Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot

Vintage Lot Of 41 Pearl Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot

Located in New York, NY

Lot of 41 cameo intaglio All sizes see photos for size penny in photo not included All vintage

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Colored Glass Intaglio Cameo Plaques
Antique Colored Glass Intaglio Cameo Plaques

Antique Colored Glass Intaglio Cameo Plaques

Located in New York, NY

A lot of two antique, skillfully hand carved glass intaglio cameo plaques. One cameo of red glass

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Antique Late 19th Century European Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Coral Cameo With French Soldier Portrait
Antique Coral Cameo With French Soldier Portrait

Antique Coral Cameo With French Soldier Portrait

Located in New York, NY

An antique coral cameo of oval shape, exquisitely carved with a portrait of a French soldier

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Coral, 22k Gold

Antique Roman Oval Carved Sardonyx Stone Cameos
Antique Roman Oval Carved Sardonyx Stone Cameos

Antique Roman Oval Carved Sardonyx Stone Cameos

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique Roman oval carved Sardonyx stone cameos in two layers. The cameos are carved in

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

22k Gold

Lot Of Oval Carved Stone Pearl Gold Mounted Cameos
Lot Of Oval Carved Stone Pearl Gold Mounted Cameos

Lot Of Oval Carved Stone Pearl Gold Mounted Cameos

Located in New York, NY

A lot of two oval carved Gold mounted Sardonyx stone cameos in two layers. The cameos are carved in

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pearl, 22k Gold

Vintage Tiger Eye Intaglio Cameo Lot Of 120 Pieces Roman Soldier
Vintage Tiger Eye Intaglio Cameo Lot Of 120 Pieces Roman Soldier

Vintage Tiger Eye Intaglio Cameo Lot Of 120 Pieces Roman Soldier

Located in New York, NY

Lot of 140 tiger eye cameo intaglio All sizes see photos for size penny in photo not included All

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Lava Cameos
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Lava Cameos

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Lava Cameos

Located in Riverdale, NY

Pair of Hand Carved Neoclassical Lava Unmounted Cameos from the 19th Century, Italy. Almost

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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amber

Vintage Shell Cameo G.Noto
Vintage Shell Cameo G.Noto

Vintage Shell Cameo G.Noto

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W 1.34 in L 1.75 in

Vintage Shell Cameo G.Noto

Located in Chesterland, OH

Giovanni Noto, an excellent carver, sculptor, artist, and professor (1902 - 1985). This loose cameo would

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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Models and Miniatures

Antique Two Ladies and Eagle Loose Shell Cameo
Antique Two Ladies and Eagle Loose Shell Cameo

Antique Two Ladies and Eagle Loose Shell Cameo

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H 0.3 in W 1.87 in L 2.31 in

Antique Two Ladies and Eagle Loose Shell Cameo

Located in New York, NY

A loose shell cameo depicting “Two Ladies and Eagle,” intricately hand-carved with fine detail that

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage Cameo Shell Young Girl, Unframed Cameo
Vintage Cameo Shell Young Girl, Unframed Cameo

Vintage Cameo Shell Young Girl, Unframed Cameo

Located in Chesterland, OH

pendant. A beautiful vintage loose shell cameo, ready to be set. Photographs are slightly enlarged to

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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Hand-Carved 34.97 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Rabbit Loose Gemstone
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Located in Chesterland, OH

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Located in Riverdale, NY

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Loose Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact loose cameo you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a loose 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic loose cameo over the years, but those made by Vaibhav Dhadda are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any loose cameo from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of an onyx version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a loose cameo, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Loose Cameo?

On average, a loose cameo at 1stDibs sells for $1,238, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.