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Mourning Cameo

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch

Located in London, GB

Very Large Antique Victorian Mourning brooch made from Black Whitby Jet and Cameo Shell depicting a soldier Pin is secure edging is in very good condition ( no damage ) Size 5cm x 4...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches

Early Victorian 9KT Gold Mourning Pendant with Cameo, UK Circa 1820
Early Victorian 9KT Gold Mourning Pendant with Cameo, UK Circa 1820

Early Victorian 9KT Gold Mourning Pendant with Cameo, UK Circa 1820

Located in Braintree, GB

The carving shows strong neoclassical influence, typical of late 18th-century commemorative jewellery. The cameo is set against a deep purple enamel ground, a material commonly used...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Jesus in Mourning Battle of Babylon Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Jesus in Mourning Battle of Babylon Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian Jesus in Mourning Battle of Babylon Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This Victorian brooch is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending intricate artistry with deep religious and historical symbolism. The brooch features a finely carved scene depicting...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold St Matthew with Angel Cameo Mourning Brooch
Antique 9k Yellow Gold St Matthew with Angel Cameo Mourning Brooch

Antique 9k Yellow Gold St Matthew with Angel Cameo Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 9k yellow gold shell cameo mourning brooch depicting “St. Matthew with Angel.”

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch
Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch

Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite example of Victorian craftsmanship, this antique mourning brooch is rendered in rich 21k yellow gold, showcasing a finely carved cameo of Cupid taming Cerberus—the mythi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Mourning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jet Cameo with Diamonds
Antique Victorian Mourning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jet Cameo with Diamonds

Antique Victorian Mourning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jet Cameo with Diamonds

Located in San Francisco, CA

Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, and topped in Silver, this gorgeous piece of Mourning jewelry features a beautiful Jet Cameo, surrounded by a leafy wreath and bow of diamonds!

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Diamond Agate 18K Yellow Gold Silver Antique Urn Cameo Mourning Ring
Georgian Diamond Agate 18K Yellow Gold Silver Antique Urn Cameo Mourning Ring

Georgian Diamond Agate 18K Yellow Gold Silver Antique Urn Cameo Mourning Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval shaped agate tablet measuring 12.0 x 10.5 mm Semi-translucent cream to brown in color - carved with urn cameo Grooved with detail throughout - representing mourning...

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Antique 1780s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique sardonyx, and gold ring, comprising one panel of carved sardonyx, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat gold band concealing hairwork. This unique ring is ever so b...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

This loose cameo represents a mourning or memorial theme, symbolizing protection and remembrance of a child who passed.

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20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pearl

Rare Victorian Vulcanite Athena Tear Drop Cameo Pendant
Rare Victorian Vulcanite Athena Tear Drop Cameo Pendant

Rare Victorian Vulcanite Athena Tear Drop Cameo Pendant

Located in Honolulu, HI

Preserved in excellent antique condition, this powerful and elegant pendant is a significant acquisition for collectors of Victorian symbolist and mourning jewelry. [DETAILS] • Era: ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Other, Other

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Antique Victorian Cameo Venus & Cupid Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian Cameo Venus & Cupid Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian Cameo Venus & Cupid Mourning Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian gold-plated cameo carving of Venus & cupid mourning brooch pendant.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Victorian Antique Gutta Percha Mourning Locket Lady Cameo
Victorian Antique Gutta Percha Mourning Locket Lady Cameo

Victorian Antique Gutta Percha Mourning Locket Lady Cameo

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian antique gutta percha mourning locket with lady's head carving. Measures 2 inches x 1 1/2 inches, circa 1860-70. In good condition, the item is preowned with wear consistent...

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Mourning Cameo Pendant Whitby Jet on Velvet Ribbon Necklace c.1880s
Victorian Mourning Cameo Pendant Whitby Jet on Velvet Ribbon Necklace c.1880s

Victorian Mourning Cameo Pendant Whitby Jet on Velvet Ribbon Necklace c.1880s

Located in Milford, DE

Victorian Mourning Cameo Pendant on Velvet Ribbon Necklace — Hand-Carved Shell Cameo, Whitby Jet Black Frame, c.1880s A hauntingly beautiful example of Victorian mourning jewelry, t...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Victorian Gold-Filled Reversible Cameo Hair Mourning Brooch
Victorian Gold-Filled Reversible Cameo Hair Mourning Brooch

Victorian Gold-Filled Reversible Cameo Hair Mourning Brooch

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Victorian mourning brooch features a design with a man's head cameo, carved in shell in a Greek God inspired motif on one side and a collection of hair behind a clear back on th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches

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Gold-filled

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 surrounding the cameo frame. Chain is elongated onyx beads interspersed with pearls. The ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Lava Cameo Mourning Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Lava Cameo Mourning Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Lava Cameo Mourning Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

An interesting and rare, antique Georgian Lava cameo mourning brooch. Oval shaped with a number of small oval cameos set into an 18kt yellow gold setting, they span with a cartwheel...

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s
Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s

Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s

Located in Birmingham, AL

This is a gorgeous Tortoise Shell Carved Cameo Mourning Locket. This Piece was purchased from a local estate here in Birmingham, Alabama and dates back to the Mid 1800's.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Georgian 15K Gold Mourning Brooch with Hardstone Floral Cameo - U.K. - C.1837
Georgian 15K Gold Mourning Brooch with Hardstone Floral Cameo - U.K. - C.1837

Georgian 15K Gold Mourning Brooch with Hardstone Floral Cameo - U.K. - C.1837

Located in Chatham, CA

Georgian 15K yellow gold mourning brooch / pin - set with a carved floral agate cameo to the center (approx. 10 mm. x 6 mm.) - the cameo surrounded by an enamel and gold border inscr...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th century black mourning cameo brooch
19th century black mourning cameo brooch

19th century black mourning cameo brooch

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Circa 1844 neoclassical black stone cameo brooch in gold frame with black enamel. The cameo has bas-relief funiary decoration. Brooch is in excellent condition and measures 1 3/4" h...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches

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Agate, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Bacchante Cameo Mourning Swivel Brooch, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Bacchante Cameo Mourning Swivel Brooch, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Bacchante Cameo Mourning Swivel Brooch, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This stunning antique Victorian Mourning Cameo brooch is Circa 1860. Mourning jewellery in the Victorian Era mirrored the lives a...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Urn Cameo Mourning Ring
Antique Georgian Urn Cameo Mourning Ring

Antique Georgian Urn Cameo Mourning Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An exceptional Georgian mourning ring with an Urn onyx cameo centrepiece, old mine cut diamond shoulder accents, and an oval locket compartment hidden behind the head.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Wedgwood Cameo Mourning Necklace
Antique Victorian Wedgwood Cameo Mourning Necklace

Antique Victorian Wedgwood Cameo Mourning Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A gorgeous Victorian Wedgwood cameo necklace dating from the 1870s. The colour of the cameo is unusual, a slate grey background with the classic white subject, and it depicts two ang...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Gutta Percha Victorian Mourning Necklace with Cameos
Gutta Percha Victorian Mourning Necklace with Cameos

Gutta Percha Victorian Mourning Necklace with Cameos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gutta percha Victorian mourning necklace featuring carved black cross shaped medallions with cameo cabachon detail, jet black ball detail and beveled link connectors.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Antique Georgian Mourning Cameo Bracelet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1830
Antique Georgian Mourning Cameo Bracelet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1830

Antique Georgian Mourning Cameo Bracelet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1830

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A wonderful antique Georgian Mourning bracelet featuring a carved bullmouth shell Cameo fitted to a lovely band made up of fine brown hair which has been intricately woven into tight...

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Antique 1830s British Georgian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Cameo and Black Onyx Reversible Mourning 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Victorian Cameo and Black Onyx Reversible Mourning 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Victorian Cameo and Black Onyx Reversible Mourning 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This Victorian ring is reversible, featuring a stone Cameo on one side and black Onyx and Diamond mourning jewelry on the other side of the ring.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Located in Chesterland, OH

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Firenze, IT

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Located in Firenze, IT

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Located in London, GB

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Located in New York, NY

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Find the exact mourning cameo you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a mourning 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 19th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A mourning cameo can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Onyx versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a mourning cameo, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Mourning Cameo?

The price for a mourning cameo starts at $515 and tops out at $5,950 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,222.