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Old Cameos

Vintage older cameo brooch pendant
Vintage older cameo brooch pendant

Vintage older cameo brooch pendant

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

18kt Gold Silver Old Diamond Pink Sapphire and Cameo Brooch
18kt Gold Silver Old Diamond Pink Sapphire and Cameo Brooch

18kt Gold Silver Old Diamond Pink Sapphire and Cameo Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Depicting Dionysus with vine leaves and grapes, lenght 6,5cm, Holland mark. Fitted case by Calderoni Milano.

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Antique 1870s Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 12K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cameo Filigree Pendant Brooch
Antique 12K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cameo Filigree Pendant Brooch

Antique 12K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cameo Filigree Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite brooch showcases a finely carved cameo of a woman's profile, adorned with delicate

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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum Agate Cameo Old Mine Cut Diamond Frame Pendant
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum Agate Cameo Old Mine Cut Diamond Frame Pendant

Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum Agate Cameo Old Mine Cut Diamond Frame Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

- Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - 3.0ctw (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Total

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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant
Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant

Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

looking into the distance. The center of the cameo is encrusted with a .40ct old mine cut diamond, which

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Carved Lava Cameo & Diamond Drop Earrings
Carved Lava Cameo & Diamond Drop Earrings

Carved Lava Cameo & Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Victorian taste. The earrings stem from an old cut diamond set stud from which a carved lava cameo drop

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20th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch Pin .20 Carat Fancy Brown Old Miner Necklace
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch Pin .20 Carat Fancy Brown Old Miner Necklace

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch Pin .20 Carat Fancy Brown Old Miner Necklace

Located in Hicksville, NY

Details: .20ct, Old Mine Brilliant Diamond, Natural, Fancy Natural Brown, VS Clarity. Pin Measurements

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Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco 1800s Ruby Picture Pendant Cameo
Art Deco 1800s Ruby Picture Pendant Cameo

Art Deco 1800s Ruby Picture Pendant Cameo

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Spectacular, Art Deco, pendant, depicting an encased, renaissance cameo of a Cupid baby and mother

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Antique Mid-18th Century European Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch Pendant #23615
14K White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch Pendant #23615

14K White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch Pendant #23615

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch Pendant- This elegant vintage cameo features a finely

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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K Coral Cameo Pin with Diamond
Antique 14K Coral Cameo Pin with Diamond

Antique 14K Coral Cameo Pin with Diamond

Located in Big Bend, WI

14K yellow gold Art Nouveau coral cameo pin featuring a large portrait of a woman with grapes and

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Ring Size 6.5 #23639
10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Ring Size 6.5 #23639

10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Ring Size 6.5 #23639

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Ring Size 6.5 This beautifully carved piece depicts a classical

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20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant- This stunning cameo features a lovely lady in profile

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant

Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Marcianise, IT

magnificent natural coral cameo, making this a unique jewel of historical and artistic value. The true

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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Cameo Diamond Brooch Pendant
Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Cameo Diamond Brooch Pendant

Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Cameo Diamond Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This estate Victorian Era 14KT yellow gold cameo diamond brooch pendant is a timeless piece that

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cameo Sapphire Diamonds Pearl 12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Cameo Sapphire Diamonds Pearl 12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant

Cameo Sapphire Diamonds Pearl 12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Marcianise, IT

and charm. At the heart of the design is a finely hand-carved cameo, depicting the delicate profile of

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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k White Gold Cameo Brooch with Diamond Necklace, 1900s
Antique 14k White Gold Cameo Brooch with Diamond Necklace, 1900s

Antique 14k White Gold Cameo Brooch with Diamond Necklace, 1900s

Located in Wallkill, NY

lovely 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Pin . Depicting a lovely lady with a wonderful diamond necklace

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant w/ Diamond
Antique Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant w/ Diamond

Antique Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant w/ Diamond

Located in Wallkill, NY

Portrait Cameo set in 14K White gold with a diamond necklace, simply stunning! It has a stunning

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Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Collection of Byzantine Gem Cameos c. 900 – 1100 AD
Collection of Byzantine Gem Cameos c. 900 – 1100 AD

Collection of Byzantine Gem Cameos c. 900 – 1100 AD

Located in Chicago, IL

cameos attributed to the following saints: A 18.02 carat pink sapphire cameo (22 x 18 mm) carved with

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline

14K White Gold, Cameo and Diamond Brooch, c1920's
14K White Gold, Cameo and Diamond Brooch, c1920's

14K White Gold, Cameo and Diamond Brooch, c1920's

$975

H 2.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in

14K White Gold, Cameo and Diamond Brooch, c1920's

Located in valatie, NY

Cameo Brooch of a woman wearing a bonnet with a ribbon and a bouquet of white lilies, 1920's

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Cameo Brooch Pendant White & Yellow Gold Frame Victorian Pin
14K Cameo Brooch Pendant White & Yellow Gold Frame Victorian Pin

14K Cameo Brooch Pendant White & Yellow Gold Frame Victorian Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

Large lovely 14K gold Carved Cameo Pin and Pendant housed in a square White and yellow gold frame

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Pendant #17846
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Pendant #17846

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Pendant #17846

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Pendant- This elegant cameo pendant features a

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Undyed Coral Cameo 1915 Art Deco 16 Karat Ring
Natural Undyed Coral Cameo 1915 Art Deco 16 Karat Ring

Natural Undyed Coral Cameo 1915 Art Deco 16 Karat Ring

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

red coral cameo center. The ring itself is in gorgeous yellow gold engraved with a finely detailed

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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant with Diamond, 1900s
Antique 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant with Diamond, 1900s

Antique 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant with Diamond, 1900s

Located in Wallkill, NY

lovely 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Pin and Pendant. Depicting a lovely lady with a wonderful

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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14k White Gold Cameo Brooch with Diamond Necklace, Circa 1900s
Antique 14k White Gold Cameo Brooch with Diamond Necklace, Circa 1900s

Antique 14k White Gold Cameo Brooch with Diamond Necklace, Circa 1900s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Lovely 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Brooch Depicting a lovely lady with a wonderful diamond necklace

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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis
Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis

Located in Chesterland, OH

We are pleased to present an important antique shell cameo portraying the goddess Artemis (Diana in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Two-tone Agate Cameo Surrounded by Diamonds and Pearls
Antique Two-tone Agate Cameo Surrounded by Diamonds and Pearls

Antique Two-tone Agate Cameo Surrounded by Diamonds and Pearls

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: XIX century Dimensions: 4,40 x 3,40 cm Weight: 21,40 gr The cameo, dated to the 19th

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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1800's Victorian Cameo with Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Brooch
1800's Victorian Cameo with Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Brooch

1800's Victorian Cameo with Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Capture the elegance of the Victorian and Art Deco eras with this exquisite Antique Shell Cameo

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Antique 18th Century English Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Hardstone and 4.88 Carat Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Antique Hardstone and 4.88 Carat Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold

Antique Hardstone and 4.88 Carat Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine

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Antique 1870s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Finely detailed antique Edwardian carved opal cameo necklace (circa 1910s), craf
Finely detailed antique Edwardian carved opal cameo necklace (circa 1910s), craf

Finely detailed antique Edwardian carved opal cameo necklace (circa 1910s), craf

Located in Torrance, CA

Carved opal measures 40mm x 36mm (8mm thick). Old European and rose cut diamonds total an estimated

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Hardstone and 0.78 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Hardstone and 0.78 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880

Hardstone and 0.78 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cameo jewelry. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Old European

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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr

Located in SE

, old diamond cut diamond stone Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct, color ca.G, H / VVS. Finest used condition. No damage

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Antique Hardstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Antique Hardstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Antique Hardstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This antique brooch is fine quality set with a hardstone cameo and impressive Old Dutch cut diamonds

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Oversized Cameo Brooch, Pendant, 18 Karat Gold
Large Oversized Cameo Brooch, Pendant, 18 Karat Gold

Large Oversized Cameo Brooch, Pendant, 18 Karat Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Magnificent, old and Large Oversized Cameo Brooch, Pendant, 18 Karat Gold. Very good condition

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20th Century Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell & Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k & 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw Vintage
Yellow Gold Shell & Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k & 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw Vintage

Yellow Gold Shell & Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k & 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw Vintage

Located in Greensboro, NC

& 10k White Gold (top) with 14k Yellow Gold (shank) Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo

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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Banded Black & White Agate Stone Cameo Earrings
14K Yellow Gold Banded Black & White Agate Stone Cameo Earrings

14K Yellow Gold Banded Black & White Agate Stone Cameo Earrings

Located in Big Bend, WI

weighs 9.05dwt and are newly made with vintage 1940's new old stock carved cameos.

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Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle
Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle

Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle

Located in Chesterland, OH

Victorian cameo depicting Hebe, the Goddess of Youth and cupbearer to the Gods. In this cameo, Hebe

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Carved Cameo Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Pendant Necklace
Carved Cameo Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Pendant Necklace

Carved Cameo Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

revival style old shell cameo circa 1900's, set in a 14k yellow gold bezel set frame with handmade

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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp
Blue Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp

Blue Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp

Located in Chesterland, OH

freshwater pearls for a soft touch. The necklace is fastened with an old silver clasp with an old porcelain

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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

Cameo Ring
Cameo Ring

Cameo Ring

Unavailable

Cameo Ring

Located in Paris, IDF

Romantic ring, antique-style cameo with the profile of Erato, muse of lyrical poetry, entourage of

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic More Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Gold Ring with Shell Cameo and Diamonds, Late 19th Century
Gold Ring with Shell Cameo and Diamonds, Late 19th Century

Gold Ring with Shell Cameo and Diamonds, Late 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Gold ring with shell cameo and diamonds, late 19th century. 14 carat gold Europe, end of the 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Gold and Agate Cameo Ring
Antique Gold and Agate Cameo Ring

Antique Gold and Agate Cameo Ring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

think the ring was made in the 1950's but the cameo is older. Ring size 55 or 7 USA Total weight 13.5

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Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

14kt white & yellow gold mine cut diamonds shell cameo of woman with halo
14kt white & yellow gold mine cut diamonds shell cameo of woman with halo

14kt white & yellow gold mine cut diamonds shell cameo of woman with halo

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

This Mother Mary pendant is made of white shining mother of pearl shell, 14 karat yellow and white gold as well as 15 mine cut diamonds. . none are missing. It is in original condit...

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse

Located in Chesterland, OH

frame later. The frame for the cameo is very old and has signs of age. The cameo itself is in amazing

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pin or Pendant with Diamonds in 14 Karat, Early 1900s
Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pin or Pendant with Diamonds in 14 Karat, Early 1900s

Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pin or Pendant with Diamonds in 14 Karat, Early 1900s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This impressive oval hand-carved angel skin cameo is magnificent in its attention to detail

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Blue Coral Akori Necklace with Vintage Cameo Clasp
Blue Coral Akori Necklace with Vintage Cameo Clasp

Blue Coral Akori Necklace with Vintage Cameo Clasp

Located in Chesterland, OH

freshwater pearls for a soft touch. The necklace is fastened with an old silver clasp with an old porcelain

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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl

Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle
Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle

Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle

Located in Chesterland, OH

of wear and tear. But this is excusable since the cameo is very old. The photographs show signs of

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Hebe Feeding the Eagle of Zeus
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Hebe Feeding the Eagle of Zeus

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Hebe Feeding the Eagle of Zeus

Located in Chesterland, OH

. But this is excusable since the cameo is very old. The photographs show signs of wear more clearly

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Customizable Carved Agate Cameo, 18k Gold, Diamonds Eye Ring by AnaKatarina
Customizable Carved Agate Cameo, 18k Gold, Diamonds Eye Ring by AnaKatarina

Customizable Carved Agate Cameo, 18k Gold, Diamonds Eye Ring by AnaKatarina

By AnaKatarina

Located in Dedham, MA

carved by our master gem carver in blue agate using centuries-old techniques. Each eye cameo is made of

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo 10 Karat Yellow Gold with Safety Chain and Safety Clip
Vintage Shell Cameo 10 Karat Yellow Gold with Safety Chain and Safety Clip

Vintage Shell Cameo 10 Karat Yellow Gold with Safety Chain and Safety Clip

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

hair. The brooch features a little safety chain and a safety clip. The shell cameo has an old scroll

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Gold, Sapphire, Diamond "Eye Love" Locket Ring
AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Gold, Sapphire, Diamond "Eye Love" Locket Ring

AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Gold, Sapphire, Diamond "Eye Love" Locket Ring

By AnaKatarina

Located in Dedham, MA

rendering, the cameo is carved by our master gem carver in blue agate using centuries-old techniques. Each

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Brooch 14K circa 1940's
Cameo Brooch 14K circa 1940's

Cameo Brooch 14K circa 1940's

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H 2.25 in D 1.58 in L 1.97 in

Cameo Brooch 14K circa 1940's

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This cameo brooch is exquisite it truly is an older version than what we see today. The carving

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Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant and Old Watch Chain
Antique Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant and Old Watch Chain

Antique Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant and Old Watch Chain

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This antique cameo pendant features 40 Old European Cut Diamonds which equal approximately 2 carat

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique French Diamond Pearl and Cameo Pendant
Antique French Diamond Pearl and Cameo Pendant

Antique French Diamond Pearl and Cameo Pendant

Located in Firenze, IT

Pendant in gold and silver of oval form decorated in the center of a cameo onyx forming opening

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique cameo brooch, Scandinavia, 1922.
Antique cameo brooch, Scandinavia, 1922.

Antique cameo brooch, Scandinavia, 1922.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An old gold brooch with a cameo on a shell comes from Scandinavia from 1922. Made of 0.750 gold

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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian 14K White Gold Portrait Cameo Brooch with Diamond
Victorian 14K White Gold Portrait Cameo Brooch with Diamond

Victorian 14K White Gold Portrait Cameo Brooch with Diamond

Located in New York, NY

An heirloom-worthy piece from the Victorian era, this 14K white gold portrait cameo brooch

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique French Natural Pearl Diamond and Cameo Brooch
Antique French Natural Pearl Diamond and Cameo Brooch

Antique French Natural Pearl Diamond and Cameo Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Brooch in 18K gold and silver adorned with a cameo in the profile of a woman in a chiselled closed

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Labradorite Cameo ring of a Monkey 19th Century
Labradorite Cameo ring of a Monkey 19th Century

Labradorite Cameo ring of a Monkey 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 19th century Dimensions: 15 mm  Ring Size: 7 Weight: 8.84 gr The ring, dated to the 19th century, is distinguished by being composed of a monkey head carved from labradorite...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Onyx Cameo Diamond Pearl Necklace
Antique Onyx Cameo Diamond Pearl Necklace

Antique Onyx Cameo Diamond Pearl Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

onyx (agate) cameo finely carved with a profile of a lady. The cameo is set in an ornate 14K white and

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl

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

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cameo Brooch Gold 585 Shell Winged Nymph Cherub of Marriage Vienna, circa 1870
Cameo Brooch Gold 585 Shell Winged Nymph Cherub of Marriage Vienna, circa 1870

Cameo Brooch Gold 585 Shell Winged Nymph Cherub of Marriage Vienna, circa 1870

Located in Vienna, AT

Very interesting cameo brooch made during Viennese Historicism Period: The rose red brooch made of

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Antique 1870s Austrian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Cameo Ring, Gentleman Portrait
Antique Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Cameo Ring, Gentleman Portrait

Antique Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Cameo Ring, Gentleman Portrait

Located in NEWARK, GB

commensurate with age, some old glue residue around the cameo edges, evidence of a previous resize. Approx

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Locket Brooch, Pendant Brooch, Three Graces, 9k Gold
Antique Cameo Locket Brooch, Pendant Brooch, Three Graces, 9k Gold

Antique Cameo Locket Brooch, Pendant Brooch, Three Graces, 9k Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

which currently holds an old photograph. The cameo is suspended from a 9kt yellow gold bar brooch which

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Hebe Feeding the Eagle of Zeus
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Hebe Feeding the Eagle of Zeus

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Hebe Feeding the Eagle of Zeus

Located in Chesterland, OH

and tear. But this is excusable since the cameo is very old. The photographs show signs of wear more

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

French Art Nouveau 1890 Plique à Jour Enameled Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold & Pearl
French Art Nouveau 1890 Plique à Jour Enameled Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold & Pearl

French Art Nouveau 1890 Plique à Jour Enameled Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold & Pearl

Located in Miami, FL

. Literature: Cameos Old & New, 4th Edition. Anna M. Miller. 2009. Cameo Appearances. James David Draper. The

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Located in Marcianise, IT

artisans assembled with old cameos depicting beautiful faces of women. Necklace total weight 33.40 grams

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Vintage 1930s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold and Old Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant, 1850's
18kt Yellow Gold and Old Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant, 1850's

18kt Yellow Gold and Old Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant, 1850's

Located in Firenze, IT

Cameo on the shell depicting the woman on profile with gold frame. Lenght 4.5cm

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Diamond Cameo Ring
Gold Diamond Cameo Ring

Gold Diamond Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Yellow gold ring, set with a cameo on agate in a ring of old cut diamonds. Size 8  Weight : 8gr.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dome Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 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

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This lovely cameo features a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Pendant/Brooch
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Pendant/Brooch

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Pendant/Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Pendant/Brooch- This lovely cameo features a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold Diamond and Agate Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Antique Gold Diamond and Agate Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Antique Gold Diamond and Agate Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Located in Firenze, IT

Brooch/pendant in 18Kt yellow gold adorned with a cameo on agate stylizing a feminine profile in a

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst Cameo and Diamond ring, c. 1880
Antique Amethyst Cameo and Diamond ring, c. 1880

Antique Amethyst Cameo and Diamond ring, c. 1880

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique cameo and diamond ring, circa 1880. Large, bold and unusual, the natural amethyst, held

Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Circa 1895 Late Victorian Coral Cameo and Diamond Ring
Circa 1895 Late Victorian Coral Cameo and Diamond Ring

Circa 1895 Late Victorian Coral Cameo and Diamond Ring

Located in Wheaton, IL

Lovely circa 1895 late Victorian coral cameo and diamond ring centrally bezel set with an oval

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Filigree Carved Shell Cameo 14K White Gold  Brooch Pendant with Diamond
Antique Filigree Carved Shell Cameo 14K White Gold  Brooch Pendant with Diamond

Antique Filigree Carved Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant with Diamond

Located in New York, NY

Gold Cameo, showcasing a meticulously hand-carved shell cameo portrait adorned with an old-world

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moonstone Cameo Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring Youth in Phrygian Cap Freedom Liberty
Moonstone Cameo Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring Youth in Phrygian Cap Freedom Liberty

Moonstone Cameo Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring Youth in Phrygian Cap Freedom Liberty

Located in New York, NY

A museum quality ring of great beauty and significance with a carved Moonstone Cameo depicting a

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Georgian Socrate Agate Cameo Ring 18 KT Gold
Georgian Socrate Agate Cameo Ring 18 KT Gold

Georgian Socrate Agate Cameo Ring 18 KT Gold

Located in Napoli, IT

face right profile of Socrate skilfully carved from Agate, cameo possibly older than Georgian, the ring

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Beautiful Antique Stone Cameo Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Beautiful Antique Stone Cameo Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Beautiful Antique Stone Cameo Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

by 17 old mine-cut diamonds; cameo measures approx. 17mm x 14mm; mounting tests for 18 carat gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century High Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k 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

quality, set with a stunning carved hardstone cameo and old cut diamonds. The ring is an exceptional gauge

Category

Antique 1770s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch with diamond, ruby and pearl, the circular hardstone cameo

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K Carved Coral Cameo Portrait with Old European Cut diamond Brooch
Art Deco 14K Carved Coral Cameo Portrait with Old European Cut diamond Brooch

Art Deco 14K Carved Coral Cameo Portrait with Old European Cut diamond Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely piece showcases a detailed portrait of a lady with her hair up, adorned with a bezel-set diamond and intricately carved floral accents in her headpiece. A testament to Ar...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Antique Carved Lapis Cameo Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Antique Carved Lapis Cameo Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant

Antique Carved Lapis Cameo Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A 14k gold pendant set with approximately 3.20ctw of VS-SI1/H-I old mine cut diamonds and a carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl Diamond Cameo Brooch
Antique Pearl Diamond Cameo Brooch

Antique Pearl Diamond Cameo Brooch

By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice

Located in Greenwich, CT

Froment-Meurice has made a Renaissance revival mounting for an older hardstone cameo, the cameo inspired

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Georgian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond

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

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Agate Victorian Cameo Pin/Brooch 18k Gold
Blue Agate Victorian Cameo Pin/Brooch 18k Gold

Blue Agate Victorian Cameo Pin/Brooch 18k Gold

Located in Montreal, QC

Superb Victorian Cameo Beauty and 18k gold & blue agate cameo brooch/pin. Set with old mine cut

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

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By Delvaux

Located in Miami, FL

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Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant #15311

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant #15311

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant brooch features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold. Size: 38.8 mm x 32 mm Weight:...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

10k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant. This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed in classic 18K yellow gold. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Size:...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)
Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)

Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch. In a 10K gold mount. With a bezel-set, carved shell cameo of the Greek goddess Hera, the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth. (Know...

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Antique Late 19th Century Greek Revival Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Product: Birkin Retourne Size: 25 Cm (10" width x 7.5" height x 4.75" depth; 2.75" handle drop) Colour: Vert D Eau Material: Matte Moreletti Crocodile Hardware: 18...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. ...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

$2,147

H 0.59 in W 2.16 in L 2.67 in

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 15 karat yellow gold, carved shell cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning carved s...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch
A Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch

A Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian carved hardstone cameo brooch, the circular carved hardstone depicting Eros accompanied by a lion, surrounded by yellow gold frame with beaded openwork border, circa 1870...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady

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Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady

Located in Chesterland, OH

We are thrilled to present this amazing Victorian Cameo Brooch, dating back to the 1830s-1850s. The beautiful portrait of a young Greek lady is expertly carved into the shell with ex...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

Fabergé Yellow and Rose Gold Miniature Picture Frame
Fabergé Yellow and Rose Gold Miniature Picture Frame

Fabergé Yellow and Rose Gold Miniature Picture Frame

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A Fabergé yellow and rose gold miniature picture frame with pearl decoration and ribbon bow top, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895. This elegant miniature frame ...

Category

Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Rose Gold

A Late 18th / Early 19th Century Two-Colour Agate Cameo Ring
A Late 18th / Early 19th Century Two-Colour Agate Cameo Ring

A Late 18th / Early 19th Century Two-Colour Agate Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A late 18th / early 19th century two-colour Jasper cameo ring depicting a Roman wearing a cloak, mouth slightly open, in gold, cameo 2.1cm high Ring size 9 1/4 Weight: 15,20gr.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch, the hardstone cameo depicting a profile of lady in Roman style wearing rose wreath, surrounded by a thirty five pearls, all set in yellow gold mou...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Early 20th Century
Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Early 20th Century

Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Early 20th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A finely carved shell cameo brooch set in a decorative 14 karat gold frame, dating to the early 20th century. The cameo depicts the elegant profile of a woman facing right, carved in...

Category

Early 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An early 19th century cameo ring
An early 19th century cameo ring

An early 19th century cameo ring

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century cameo ring, the oval brown and white sardonyx cameo measuring 2.7 1.5cm and depicting Hercules and the Nemean Lion, mounted in roman-style setting to gold tape...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Dome Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...

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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

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Old Cameos For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of old cameos for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 20 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of old cameos includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Single Stone and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 16 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of old european cut, old mine cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of old 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 Old Cameos?

On average, old cameos at 1stDibs sell for $5,239, while they’re typically $1,500 on the low end and $10,403 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.