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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

The openwork circular gold links add lightness and movement, while the handmade construction reflects the artistry of early cameo jewelry. A rare and collectible antique bracelet wit...

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Antique Late 19th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Muller  Freres Cameo Glass, Wheel Cut and Applied Glass Vase
Muller  Freres Cameo Glass, Wheel Cut and Applied Glass Vase

Muller Freres Cameo Glass, Wheel Cut and Applied Glass Vase

By Muller Frères

Located in Sarasota, FL

Early and rare Muller cameo glass vase, circ 1907-1914. Heavily applied cameo glass with wheel cut finish.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Isadora Duncan Dancer Woman Goddess Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Dancing Antique
Isadora Duncan Dancer Woman Goddess Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Dancing Antique

Isadora Duncan Dancer Woman Goddess Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Dancing Antique

Located in New York, NY

The dancing woman with her diaphanous veiled dress and wonderful flowing pose is an extremely rare and wonderful image in cameo art. The large cameo is set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Two-Handled Vase by George Woodall
Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Two-Handled Vase by George Woodall

Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Two-Handled Vase by George Woodall

By George Woodall, Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare and significant cameo glass vase exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of George Woodall, a master artist celebrated for his outstanding skill in cameo carving.

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Antique 19th Century English Other Vases

Materials

Glass

“Antique 1880s 14k Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Emerald and Diamond”
“Antique 1880s 14k Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Emerald and Diamond”

“Antique 1880s 14k Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Emerald and Diamond”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1880s large rare engraved shell cameo 14k gold brooch decorated with natural green emerald estimate 1 carat topped with 1 diamond brooch is made in Europe 1880s hall marked ...

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Antique 1870s Brooches

French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass  Moonlit Vase c1910
French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass  Moonlit Vase c1910

French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass Moonlit Vase c1910

By Émile Gallé

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Rare Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo botanical vase, depicting flowers, in purple over blue and yellow.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Yellow Gold Winged Nike Judging Souls with Eros Cameo Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Winged Nike Judging Souls with Eros Cameo Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Winged Nike Judging Souls with Eros Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A rare and allegorical Victorian-era cameo that blends mythology, symbolism, and exceptional craftsmanship into one distinctive statement jewel.

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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief
Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief

Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief

Located in New York, NY

This creates a magical effect and one that is very rare to find in cameo jewels. It is a bit difficult to capture this pink color in the photos but know that it is just gorgeous.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora
VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora

VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora

By Jean-Baptiste Stahl, Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach

Located in Miami, FL

This is a very rare tall Phanolith cameo vase, created in Germany by the Villeroy & Boch Mettlach company, back in the 1890's.

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Antique 1890s German Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Classical Antique
Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Classical Antique

Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Classical Antique

Located in New York, NY

It has a bale to be worn as a necklace as well as a pin stem to be worn as a brooch if desired. The cameo is of extraordinary beauty and the imagery is very rare.

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20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

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.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Cameo Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Goddess Maiden Circa 1860
Victorian Cameo Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Goddess Maiden Circa 1860

Victorian Cameo Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Goddess Maiden Circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

The artistry and craftsmanship of this cameo masterpiece are of the highest quality. It is very rare to find large cameo bracelets from this early period and of this superb quality.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian
Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian

Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian

Located in New York, NY

The cameo is signed by the artist "Savior." The cameo is of extraordinary beauty and the imagery is very rare.

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20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring 18 Karat White Gold Antique Neoclassic
Victorian Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring 18 Karat White Gold Antique Neoclassic

Victorian Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring 18 Karat White Gold Antique Neoclassic

Located in New York, NY

Coral cameos are very rare and the goddess woman imagery of this cameo is highly desirable.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Blue Enamel Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
French 19th Century Blue Enamel Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

French 19th Century Blue Enamel Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Our opinion : An antique cameo with a rare representation. The enamel is in excellent condition, rare for antique jewelry of this period.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early 20th Century 14k Gold Intaglio Cameo 24 Inc Rope Necklace
Early 20th Century 14k Gold Intaglio Cameo 24 Inc Rope Necklace

Early 20th Century 14k Gold Intaglio Cameo 24 Inc Rope Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Embrace the beauty of antique craftsmanship and the sophistication of Greco-Roman artistry with this rare 14k gold intaglio cameo necklace, perfect for collectors and those who appre...

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Early 20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian
Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian

Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Coral cameos are very rare and the imagery of this cameo is highly desirable.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch
French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch

French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 19th century, a tiny agate pearl is missing from the elegant necklace, very little visible. Our opinion : Rare, the antique cameo is magn...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bacchus Dionysus with Butterfly Cameo Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Bacchus Dionysus with Butterfly Cameo Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique

Bacchus Dionysus with Butterfly Cameo Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare image on a cameo and adds to the wonderful celebratory nature of Bacchus.

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20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cameo Diamond Sapphire 9K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Bezel Setting
Vintage Cameo Diamond Sapphire 9K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Bezel Setting

Vintage Cameo Diamond Sapphire 9K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Bezel Setting

Located in Marcianise, IT

At the heart of the brooch is a large, masterfully hand-carved shell cameo depicting a rare and poetic double profile of two young women with flowing hair.

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Vintage 1910s Italian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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 Australian Opal Cameo is a rare and ethereal example of lapidary art, perfect for a high-end collector

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Onyx, Opal

Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring White Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical
Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring White Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical

Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring White Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical

Located in New York, NY

The ring comes in its original antique period box. Coral cameos are very rare and the goddess woman imagery of this cameo is highly desirable.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sterling Silver St. Cecilia at the Organ Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique Sterling Silver St. Cecilia at the Organ Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique Sterling Silver St. Cecilia at the Organ Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

It is set in a sterling silver frame with a secure brooch fitting and pendant bail, allowing it to be worn in multiple ways. A rare devotional jewel, this cameo brooch pendant blends...

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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

This impressive ring is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card. A rare black opal cameo ring in yellow gold is an evocative gift for connoisseurs of antique jewelry, equ...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic
Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic

Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic

Located in New York, NY

Coral cameos are very rare and the goddess woman imagery of this cameo is highly desirable.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver
Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver

Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This rare button features a shell cameo of a young man carved in antique manner.

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Antique 1780s European George III Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower
Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower

Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower

Located in New York, NY

This creates a magical effect and one that is very rare to find in cameo jewels. The Cameo is the work of a master artisan.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bohemian Art Nouveau Harrach Blue and White Botanical Cameo Glass Vase, 1860
Bohemian Art Nouveau Harrach Blue and White Botanical Cameo Glass Vase, 1860

Bohemian Art Nouveau Harrach Blue and White Botanical Cameo Glass Vase, 1860

By Harrach Glassworks

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A rare early Victorian Harrach cameo vase in blue, cased on both sides with opaque white, and cut to blue on the outside to reveal a stylised decoration and a floral/botanical scene ...

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Antique 1860s Czech Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Galle Style Muller Freres Cameo Art Glass Landscape Table Lamp
Antique French Galle Style Muller Freres Cameo Art Glass Landscape Table Lamp

Antique French Galle Style Muller Freres Cameo Art Glass Landscape Table Lamp

By Muller Frères

Located in Portland, OR

The lamps stands on a broad circular foot, the lamp is signed “Muller Freres Lunéville”, the lamp has been professionally rewired to American code, condition is very good there is no...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif Nancy France 1894-1904
Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif Nancy France 1894-1904

Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif Nancy France 1894-1904

By Émile Gallé

Located in Bochum, NRW

Rare Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif — Nancy, France, Circa 1894–1904 Baluster-shaped vase, multilayer cased glass, green, colorless, and violet h...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass  Man on Bridge Landscape Vase c1920
French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass  Man on Bridge Landscape Vase c1920

French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass Man on Bridge Landscape Vase c1920

By Émile Gallé

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Exceptionally rare Emile Galle cameo vase in greens and browns over yellow depicting a man crossing a metal and stone bridge -one of the rarest images.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Emile Galle Cameo Glass Amber Sailing ship Vase, circa 1920
French Art Deco Emile Galle Cameo Glass Amber Sailing ship Vase, circa 1920

French Art Deco Emile Galle Cameo Glass Amber Sailing ship Vase, circa 1920

By Émile Gallé

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Fabulous and rare Emile Galle cameo vase with sailing ships on the sea in the very rare colourway brown over orange over yellow, signed (image 3) Provost MkIV produced c1920 (see las...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Baccarat Acid-Cameo Double-Overlay Blue-Cased White Opaline Glass Vases
Pair of Baccarat Acid-Cameo Double-Overlay Blue-Cased White Opaline Glass Vases

Pair of Baccarat Acid-Cameo Double-Overlay Blue-Cased White Opaline Glass Vases

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous & rare pair of baccarat acid-cameo double overlay blue-cased white opaline glass vases circa 1860-1870.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Glass

Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top
Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top

Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime William IV Hardwood occasional side table with display case top featuring Grand Tour Cameo’s A very rare and collectable table, if...

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Antique 1830s English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

Antique Yellow Gold Mary Magdalen Repenting Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Mary Magdalen Repenting Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Mary Magdalen Repenting Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Set in a warm yellow gold frame, the piece blends spiritual symbolism with classical artistry. A rare and meaningful cameo that speaks to themes of grace, reflection, and transformat...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vase “Paysage de Verre” – Spring landscape by Daum Nancy, early 1900s
Vase “Paysage de Verre” – Spring landscape by Daum Nancy, early 1900s

Vase “Paysage de Verre” – Spring landscape by Daum Nancy, early 1900s

By Daum

Located in Bochum, NRW

Daum Nancy Landscape Vase, France, circa 1910 A very rare vase by Daum Frères, cameo glass, enameled, in unusual shape.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

French Early Art Nouveau Emile Galle First Period Enamel Vase, circa 1890
French Early Art Nouveau Emile Galle First Period Enamel Vase, circa 1890

French Early Art Nouveau Emile Galle First Period Enamel Vase, circa 1890

By Émile Gallé

Located in Worcester Park, GB

The term 1st period related to the time before Emile Galle managed to produce cameo glass- He specialised in high quality glass enamelled in bold colours and stylised designs - like ...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Maringka Baker, Minma Jukurrpa, Acrylic on canvas, 2013
Maringka Baker, Minma Jukurrpa, Acrylic on canvas, 2013

Maringka Baker, Minma Jukurrpa, Acrylic on canvas, 2013

Located in NICE, FR

The artist loves green cameos, rare hues in Aboriginal art. ABOUT MARINGKA BAKER Maringka Baker was born around 1952 in the bush at Kaliumpil, a traditional campground in Western A...

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2010s Australian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Daum Nancy Vase Flowers, Art Nouveau, France Lorraine, circa 1895-1900
Daum Nancy Vase Flowers, Art Nouveau, France Lorraine, circa 1895-1900

Daum Nancy Vase Flowers, Art Nouveau, France Lorraine, circa 1895-1900

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

DESIGNER: DAUM FRÈRES (Auguste and Antonin Daum) TECHNIQUE OF MANUFACTURE:   CAMEO GLASS & ETCHED (built up with different colored layers and cut back with acid to reveal b...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

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Rare Cameos For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of rare cameos for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 23 vintage versions or 3 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of rare cameos made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Christian Lacroix and Georges Braque are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Agate versions, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of rare cameos, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Rare Cameos?

Prices for rare cameos start at $505 and top out at $37,867 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $2,350.