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Sardonyx Cameo Brooch

Belle Époque Platinum & Sardonyx Cameo Brooch/Pendant w/ Diamonds, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary Belle Époque custom made hand carved sardonyx cameo brooch or pendant with
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Platinum

Antique French Sardonyx Cameo Gold Enamel Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare French King Louis Philippe era sardonyx cameo brooch. The cameo is carved in high relief
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Antique Maria Stuart Sardonyx Cameo Demi Parure Brooch Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Sardonyx cameo brooch and earrings with a profile bust of Maria Stuart. The attributes of Maria
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Antique 1870s English Brooches

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Sardonyx Pearl Enamel Cameo Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
Composed of 14 karat yellow gold, this unusual sardonyx cameo features a row of seed pearls all
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Antique Sardonyx, Pearl, Enamel and Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A hard stone cameo brooch, set with a cameo of a Roman woman's head, carved in high relief, onto a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Cameo 18k yellow gold diamonds sardonyx brooch / pendant France, 1838
Located in Miami, FL
Antique hand carved Cameo on oval sardonyx plate brooch / pendant with 18k yellow gold frame
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Antique 1830s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx, Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique cameo brooch, depicting Hera, the ancient Greek goddess of women, marriage and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Sardonyx Shell & Gold 'Erato' Cameo Brooch/Pendant - U.S.A., Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary antique custom made goddess 'Erato' sardonyx shell cameo brooch or pendant with
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Baccante Follower of Dyonisus Sardonyx Gold Guilloché Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sardonyx cameo of a bacchante, in Greek mythology a follower of Dyonisos, is monted in a gold
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Very unusual Victorian 14kt. Gold Brooch with 2 cameos. The upper portion has taille d’epargné
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Hardstone Sardonyx Cameo Portrait in Profile of a Bearded Gentleman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
made frame. The cameo is secured in a wavy inner gold frame surrounded by an outer frame made out of
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Brooches

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Agate, 15k Gold

Rare Antique Sardonyx Cameo Pin - 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls, Circa 1850.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Antique Early Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Pin - 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls (Circa 1840-50
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Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian high relief sardonyx cameo of maiden with hair wreath decoration. The wreath and dress
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
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W 1.9 in L 2.25 in
Fine Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Set in 10k Yellow Gold Frame, U.K, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Victorian Sardonyx hardstone (Chalcedony Quartz) cameo brooch / pin - the cameo hand carved
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Chalcedony, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid 20th Century Cameo Brooch Circa 1950s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Mid 20th Century cameo brooch. This shell carved cameo of a woman in high relief is beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Mid 20th Century Cameo Brooch Circa 1950s
Mid 20th Century Cameo Brooch Circa 1950s
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W 1.26 in L 1.58 in
Antique Hardstone Cameo and Gold Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
An antique cameo brooch, with a hardstone sardonyx cameo of a lady, with a Roman hairstyle, on a
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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Gold

Late 20th Century "Three Muses" Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One 18k yellow gold hand carved shell cameo depicting the antique Greek theme of the “Three Muses
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Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

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18k Gold

Antique Brooch Female in Antique Manner Cameo White Sard on Basalt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a fine example of a layered cameo, a technique popular in the first half of the 19th
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Antique 1830s European William IV Figurines and Sculptures

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Agate, 18k Gold

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Located in London, GB
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Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
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Victorian Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible To A Necklace Circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond tiara convertible to a necklace c.1880s, the tiara formed of a graduated row of eleven fringe spires of foliate and scroll design with fleur-de-lys deta...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects

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Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful intense pink natural orientpearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a golden calyx set with a larger diamond mounted in a mille grain platinum setting.
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry

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Belle Epoque Apollo God Lyre Musician Cameo Brooch 14 Karat Gold High Relief
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning large size antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Brooch Pin with a high relief carving of a neoclassical image of the God Apollo with a lyre ins...
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Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Brooch depicting a lady in period costume. Gold mount. C. 1890.
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European Brooches

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Edwardian Sardonyx Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Tampa, FL
Extraordinary Edwardian 18k yellow gold cameo featuring a sardonyx hard stone cameo with a bust of
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sardonyx Antique Hard Stone Cameo Signed Pin Pendant Seed Pearls Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A gorgeous Sardonyx Antique hardstone cameo pin/pendant with a detailed woman's bust created and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Amedeo "Un'Allegoria" Cameo Brooch Pendant
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
65mm Sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved and sterling silver brooch/pendant.
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2010s Italian Modern Brooches

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Antique Victorian Antinous Vertumnus Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
more than desirable collectors piece, rare and museum quality cameo. Material: Sardonyx Shell, Size
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold

Antique Victorian Antinous Vertumnus Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Antinous Vertumnus Shell Cameo Brooch
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Antique Victorian the Persian Sibyl Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
: Sardonyx Shell, 15k gold tested. Size: 2 5/8” by 2 2/8”, cameo itself is 2 2/8" by 1 7/8". Date and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold

Antique Victorian the Persian Sibyl Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian the Persian Sibyl Shell Cameo Brooch
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Antique Victorian Front Face God Pan Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
, carved by a true artist. An outstanding fantastic cameo to not to be missed. Material: Sardonyx Shell
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold

Antique Victorian Front Face God Pan Shell Cameo Brooch
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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Amedeo "Sfioccato" Cameo Pendant Brooch
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Firenze, IT
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Located in Washington Depot, CT
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique sardonyx shell cameo circa 1870. The subject is Antinous, the favorite of Emperor Hadrian
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Located in Miami, FL
jewelry. It is often carved into cameos, intaglios, and brooches to show the color contrast between layers
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
: Sardonyx Shell, 15k gold tested. Size: 2 1/8" by 1 7/8 ",cameo itself is 1 1/2 " by 1 2/8". Date and Origin
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Preston, Lancashire
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Located in London, GB
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Located in New York, NY
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Amedeo "Museo" Cameo Brooch and Pendant in 18Kt Gold
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Located in New York, NY
100mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in 18kt yellow gold brooch and pendant.
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Louis Zollner Signed Queen Marie De' Medici Hard Stone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Rarest Hard stone Cameo brooch depicting Queen Marie de' Medici, (French: Marie de Médicis, Italian
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Louis Zollner Signed Queen Marie De' Medici Hard Stone Cameo Brooch
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Amedeo "Carolina" Cameo Gold Pendant
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
60mm Sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in 14k yellow gold with 18" silk cord.
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Antique Victorian Apollo Belvedere Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
Excellent Quality Victorian shell Cameo pendant depicting the God Apollo, portrayed in front face
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Sardonyx Cameo Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the sardonyx cameo brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 14 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect sardonyx cameo brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a sardonyx cameo brooch featuring agate from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our sardonyx cameo brooch for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sardonyx Cameo Brooch?

On average, a sardonyx cameo brooch at 1stDibs sells for $5,213, while they’re typically $633 on the low end and $13,033 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Sardonyx Cameo Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.