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Mythological Cameos

Antique 8k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Hera Brooch
Antique 8k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Hera Brooch

Antique 8k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Hera Brooch

$1,490

H 0.68 in W 1.72 in L 2.29 in

Antique 8k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Hera Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A rare collector’s item, especially sought after by those who appreciate mythological cameos and antique fine jewelry. Weight: 17.8 Grams Stone: Shell Cameo Measurements: 57.97 x 43...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Cherub Panels Bracelet
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Cherub Panels Bracelet

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Cherub Panels Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique 13k yellow gold bracelet featuring four finely carved shell cameo panels, each depicting lively cherub and mythological scenes in high relief.

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Antique Late 19th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique "Eros with Swans" Brooch
Antique "Eros with Swans" Brooch

Antique "Eros with Swans" Brooch

$2,390

H 0.61 in W 1.85 in L 2.18 in

Antique "Eros with Swans" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The cameo is set in an elegant gold-plated frame, likely from the Victorian or Edwardian era, and reflects the timeless artistry of hand-carved mythological cameos.

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Miriam Salat Mythological Roman Cameo Resin Ring Set In Sterling Silver & Topaz
Miriam Salat Mythological Roman Cameo Resin Ring Set In Sterling Silver & Topaz

Miriam Salat Mythological Roman Cameo Resin Ring Set In Sterling Silver & Topaz

By Miriam Salat

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Salat Mythological Roman Cameo Resin Ring Set In Sterling Silver & Topaz Miriam Salat (MRM) coffee two tone resin ring - This fantastic Miriam Salat ring feature a Mytholog...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman More Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

Vintage Natural Turquoise & Diamond 18K White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Vintage Natural Turquoise & Diamond 18K White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant

Vintage Natural Turquoise & Diamond 18K White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Technical Details Period: 20th Century / Vintage Revival High Jewelry Design: Figurative Classical Goddess / Mythological Cameo Dual Functionality: Convertible Brooch / Pendant (S...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

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, rendered with elegant movement and classical detail.

Category

Antique 19th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

Antique "Narcissus Looking at Reflection" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique "Narcissus Looking at Reflection" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique "Narcissus Looking at Reflection" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique gold filled brooch features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological figure Narcissus gazing at his reflection.

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Psyche and Eros Brooch
Antique Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Psyche and Eros Brooch

Antique Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Psyche and Eros Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Likely crafted in the 19th century, the piece reflects classical mythological themes and skilled cameo craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The cameo depicts the mythological figure Psyche in her youth, delicately posed with a stylus in hand as she writes, symbolizing wisdom, reflection, and learning.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Copper

Antique 11k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Psyche + Eros Brooch
Antique 11k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Psyche + Eros Brooch

Antique 11k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Psyche + Eros Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique brooch showcases a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological figures Psyche and Eros in an intimate and classical scene.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ornate Shell Cameo Ganymede with Zeus Pendant
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ornate Shell Cameo Ganymede with Zeus Pendant

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ornate Shell Cameo Ganymede with Zeus Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This vintage pendant features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological scene of Ganymede with Zeus, a rare and meaningful subject in cameo artistry.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

By John Brogden

Located in London, GB

Ancient Greek and Roman cameos often depicted mythological scenes as well as contemporary figures.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The finely carved shell cameo shows King Saul in profile, playing the harp, accompanied by a cherubic Cupid, capturing both musical and mythological elegance.

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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This cameo depicts the mythological scene of Venus at Vulcan’s forge with her husband, capturing a rare and highly desirable subject in cameo artistry.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900

Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The rectangular setting is ornamented with a hand carved 2.30ct black opal cameo*, depicting a profile of a man in armour, bearing resemblance to centurions or the mythological hero ...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 13K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Seed Pearl Eros Hunting w/ Bow & Dog Brooch
Antique 13K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Seed Pearl Eros Hunting w/ Bow & Dog Brooch

Antique 13K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Seed Pearl Eros Hunting w/ Bow & Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The dog at their side emphasizes loyalty and companionship, adding depth to the mythological narrative. The cameo is mounted in an elegant 13K yellow gold frame, delicately bordered ...

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameos Ring Bracelet Set
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameos Ring Bracelet Set

18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameos Ring Bracelet Set

By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L

Located in Marcianise, IT

18kt Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell 25/26mm cameos Ring Bracelet set. Fully handcarved sea shell cameos of mythological inspiration set in a 18kt gold plated 925 silver s...

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2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Italian Carved Shell Cameo Medusa Gorgon Brooch
Antique Italian Carved Shell Cameo Medusa Gorgon Brooch

Antique Italian Carved Shell Cameo Medusa Gorgon Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1870 An antique large and finely carved shell cameo with a powerful depiction of mythological Medusa Gorgon.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Antique Victorian Amethyst Mercury Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Mercury Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Mercury Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Orlando, FL

A meaningful antique jewel, it combines Victorian craftsmanship with enduring classical symbolism, making it a desirable piece for collectors of cameos and mythological jewelry alike.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Lava Cameo Medusa Gorgon Brooch Pin
Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Lava Cameo Medusa Gorgon Brooch Pin

Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Lava Cameo Medusa Gorgon Brooch Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1860 An antique Italian lava cameo is superbly carved in high relief with a powerful depiction of mythological Medusa Gorgon.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Shell Cameo Swag Necklace with Scenes of Cupid (Eros), circa 1820
Shell Cameo Swag Necklace with Scenes of Cupid (Eros), circa 1820

Shell Cameo Swag Necklace with Scenes of Cupid (Eros), circa 1820

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique 18K neoclassical carved shell cameo necklace with ten graduated bezel-set cameos each depicting a different mythological scene.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman More Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Hebe and Zeus Mythological Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Hebe and Zeus Mythological Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Hebe and Zeus Mythological Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Antique Hebe and Zeus Mythological Shell Cameo Brooch Shell cameo brooch representing Hebe and Zeus mounted in 14-karat yellow gold, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Shell Cameo Suite
Victorian Shell Cameo Suite

Victorian Shell Cameo Suite

Located in Riverdale, NY

Victorian shell cameo suite from the late 19th Century, Set in 14K gold, the cameos represent mythological figures in different scenes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Gold Cameo Shell Brooch
Victorian Gold Cameo Shell Brooch

Victorian Gold Cameo Shell Brooch

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H 2.5 in W 2.13 in

Victorian Gold Cameo Shell Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Extremely fine Victorian shell cameo encased by an 18k yellow gold repousse bezel and containing a mythological portrait.

Category

Antique 1830s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameos Set, Neoclassicism, 18th Century
Cameos Set, Neoclassicism, 18th Century

Cameos Set, Neoclassicism, 18th Century

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H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in

Cameos Set, Neoclassicism, 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Collection of small cameos in plaster representing mythological animals.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plaster

Antique Mercury Presenting an Infant Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Mercury Presenting an Infant Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Mercury Presenting an Infant Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This finely carved antique shell cameo depicts the mythological scene of Mercury Presenting an Infant, rendered in exquisite high relief.

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Copper

Antique Yellow Gold "Venus with Cupids" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique Yellow Gold "Venus with Cupids" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique Yellow Gold "Venus with Cupids" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A fine example of 19th-century artistry, ideal for collectors of mythological or cameo jewelry. Weight: 12.3 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 51 x 38.1 x 11.3mm Metal: 7k Yellow Gol...

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Lava Cameo Brooch of Saturn Mounted on 9 Karat, circa 1860
Antique Lava Cameo Brooch of Saturn Mounted on 9 Karat, circa 1860

Antique Lava Cameo Brooch of Saturn Mounted on 9 Karat, circa 1860

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cameos featuring Greek mythological subjects were popular in the 19th century and often made for travelers on the Grand Tour, who liked to take home mementos of Mount Vesuvius.

Category

Antique 1850s British Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

10k Gold

Georgian Hardstone Intaglio Ring Depicting Pan
Georgian Hardstone Intaglio Ring Depicting Pan

Georgian Hardstone Intaglio Ring Depicting Pan

Located in London, GB

The bright yellow gold pairs perfectly with the carved red carnelian stone, which depicts a delicate image of the Greek mythological figure Pan. Intaglio and cameo rings and other fo...

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Antique Early 1800s George III Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moser Karlsbad Amethyst Art Glass Gold Cameo Candleholders and Dish
Moser Karlsbad Amethyst Art Glass Gold Cameo Candleholders and Dish

Moser Karlsbad Amethyst Art Glass Gold Cameo Candleholders and Dish

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Pasadena, CA

Moser Karlsbad gold with mythological cameo band made by Moser glass is one of the most sought-after and collected types of glassware.

Category

20th Century Czech Other Glass

Materials

Gold

Scarce Renaissance Italian Cameo Ring 17th Century of Emperor Hadrian 18K Gold
Scarce Renaissance Italian Cameo Ring 17th Century of Emperor Hadrian 18K Gold

Scarce Renaissance Italian Cameo Ring 17th Century of Emperor Hadrian 18K Gold

Located in London, GB

The collecting of engraved gems became very fashionable, and cameos attracted collectors more than intaglios. However the demand was high, and the quantity of antique cameos availabl...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...

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20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

$54,024

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s

Located in Chesterland, OH

This fabulous carved Victorian brooch was made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful portrait in the form of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The execution of the shell is...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Cameo Ring
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Cameo Ring

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Cameo Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The beautifully carved woman set within a rope twist frame and is perched upon an 9 carat gold shank. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1971. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Panel Dimensions: 14x...

Category

Vintage 1970s British More Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique 16k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo  "Aurora with the Genius of Light" Brooch
Antique 16k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo  "Aurora with the Genius of Light" Brooch

Antique 16k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Aurora with the Genius of Light" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

"Aurora with the Genius of Light" refers to a popular artistic theme, often depicted as a bas-relief or tondo, representing the Roman goddess Aurora (or the Greek goddess Eos) with a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Mythological Cameos For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of mythological cameos for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 72 vintage editions and 28 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of mythological cameos includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and revival styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cameo & Beyond, Marcello Fontana and Vaibhav Dhadda are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 21 agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut mythological cameos and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and rose cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of mythological cameos for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Mythological Cameos?

Prices for mythological cameos can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $11 and can go as high as $75,245, while mythological cameos, on average, fetch $2,950.