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Sardonyx Shell Cameos

Antique Sardonyx Shell & Gold 'Erato' Cameo Brooch/Pendant - U.S.A., Circa 1900
Antique Sardonyx Shell & Gold 'Erato' Cameo Brooch/Pendant - U.S.A., Circa 1900

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 retractable bail (goddess 'Erato' was the muse of lyric and love poetry) - the cameo car...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Diamond 1960s
Mid-Century Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Diamond 1960s

Mid-Century Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Diamond 1960s

Located in Towson, MD

The hand-carved sardonyx shell cameo measures 1.75 inches by 1.25 inches, weighs 7.62 grams, and features a round brilliant diamond accent weighing approximately 0.01 carats with H c...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jill Garber 19th Century Hand Carved Bacchante Cameo Bolo in Sterling Silver
Jill Garber 19th Century Hand Carved Bacchante Cameo Bolo in Sterling Silver

Jill Garber 19th Century Hand Carved Bacchante Cameo Bolo in Sterling Silver

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

This divine, Wisdom Collection Bolo necklace features a superb hand-carved, late nineteenth century Venetian Sardonyx shell cameo that depicts a majestic Bacchante style Roman goddes...

Category

Antique 1890s American Romantic Rope Necklaces

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Cammeo Giano Chain Bracelet in Silver and Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève
Cammeo Giano Chain Bracelet in Silver and Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève

Cammeo Giano Chain Bracelet in Silver and Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève

Located in Geneve, CH

The centerpiece features a hand-carved sardonyx shell cameo depicting Janus, the two-faced god.

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Silver

Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell
Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell

Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell

Located in New York, NY

This cameo sardonyx shell features a finely detailed carved battle scene in contrasting shades.

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Recent Sales

Amedeo Scimmiette Sardonyx Shell Cameo Couture Earrings
Amedeo Scimmiette Sardonyx Shell Cameo Couture Earrings

Amedeo Scimmiette Sardonyx Shell Cameo Couture Earrings

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

20mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver, black rhodium plated with 12.15ct amethyst and yellow sapphires.

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Amedeo Sardonyx Shell Cameo Couture Scimmiette Earrings
Amedeo Sardonyx Shell Cameo Couture Scimmiette Earrings

Amedeo Sardonyx Shell Cameo Couture Scimmiette Earrings

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

20mm cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver, rose gold plated with 1.74ct tsavorites and green amethyst 11.62ct.

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Un'Allegoria" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Amedeo "Un'Allegoria" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Amedeo "Un'Allegoria" Cameo Brooch Pendant

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

65mm Sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved and sterling silver brooch/pendant.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amedeo La Rana Cameo Necklace
Amedeo La Rana Cameo Necklace

Amedeo La Rana Cameo Necklace

Unavailable

H 1.46 in W 1.06 in L 18 in

Amedeo La Rana Cameo Necklace

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

30mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver with black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Amedeo "Endless Love" Pink Cameo Cap
Amedeo "Endless Love" Pink Cameo Cap

Amedeo "Endless Love" Pink Cameo Cap

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

40mm sardonyx shell cameo, hand-carved set on sterling silver and cotton.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Modern Tiaras" Pink Cameo Cap
Amedeo "Modern Tiaras" Pink Cameo Cap

Amedeo "Modern Tiaras" Pink Cameo Cap

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

10/20mm sardonyx shell cameos, hand-carved set on sterling silver and cotton cap.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Selfie" Cameo Ring In Silver & 18k Gold
Amedeo "Selfie" Cameo Ring In Silver & 18k Gold

Amedeo "Selfie" Cameo Ring In Silver & 18k Gold

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

30mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved on 18kt gold and sterling silver.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Amedeo "Love Forever" Cameo Ring
Amedeo "Love Forever" Cameo Ring

Amedeo "Love Forever" Cameo Ring

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

40mm and 7mm sardonyx shell cameo, hand-carved set in 18kt yellow gold and sterling silver.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Amedeo Two Monkeys Cameo Ring
Amedeo Two Monkeys Cameo Ring

Amedeo Two Monkeys Cameo Ring

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

30mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated with black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Tiger" Cameo Ring with Black Diamonds
Amedeo "Tiger" Cameo Ring with Black Diamonds

Amedeo "Tiger" Cameo Ring with Black Diamonds

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

30mm sardonyx shell cameo, hand-carved on sterling silver, black rhodium with black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Coffee Break" Cameo Ring With Black Diamonds
Amedeo "Coffee Break" Cameo Ring With Black Diamonds

Amedeo "Coffee Break" Cameo Ring With Black Diamonds

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

30mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved on sterling silver with 0.40cts of black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Modern Tiaras" Cameo Cap in Navy Blue
Amedeo "Modern Tiaras" Cameo Cap in Navy Blue

Amedeo "Modern Tiaras" Cameo Cap in Navy Blue

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

10/20mm sardonyx shell cameos, hand-carved set on sterling silver and cotton cap.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Buddha" Cameo Earrings with Sapphires
Amedeo "Buddha" Cameo Earrings with Sapphires

Amedeo "Buddha" Cameo Earrings with Sapphires

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

25mm sardonyx shell cameos hand-carved set in sterling silver rose rhodium plated earrings with rose sapphires.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Third Eye Wisdom" Cameo, Ruby Ring
Amedeo "Third Eye Wisdom" Cameo, Ruby Ring

Amedeo "Third Eye Wisdom" Cameo, Ruby Ring

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

30mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved set on sterling silver, black rhodium with 0.018cts of ruby.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Monkedea" Tsavorite Diamond Cameo Ring
Amedeo "Monkedea" Tsavorite Diamond Cameo Ring

Amedeo "Monkedea" Tsavorite Diamond Cameo Ring

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

40mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated with tsavorites and black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Skeledeo" Cameo Cap with Pink Sapphires
Amedeo "Skeledeo" Cameo Cap with Pink Sapphires

Amedeo "Skeledeo" Cameo Cap with Pink Sapphires

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

20mm sardonyx shell cameo, hand-carved set on sterling silver with 0.13cts of amethyst and cotton cap.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Ode To Venice" Cameo Ring With Black Diamonds
Amedeo "Ode To Venice" Cameo Ring With Black Diamonds

Amedeo "Ode To Venice" Cameo Ring With Black Diamonds

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

18mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved on sterling silver, black rhodium with 0.24cts of black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo Intial "B" Cameo Necklace
Amedeo Intial "B" Cameo Necklace

Amedeo Intial "B" Cameo Necklace

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

20mm sardonyx shell cameo hand carved set in a sterling silver necklace, rose rhodium plated with white diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Mini Skeledeo" Black Diamonds Cameo Sterling Silver Rhodium Bracelet
Amedeo "Mini Skeledeo" Black Diamonds Cameo Sterling Silver Rhodium Bracelet

Amedeo "Mini Skeledeo" Black Diamonds Cameo Sterling Silver Rhodium Bracelet

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

7mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated with black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Pirate" Cameo Ring with Black Diamonds
Amedeo "Pirate" Cameo Ring with Black Diamonds

Amedeo "Pirate" Cameo Ring with Black Diamonds

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

25mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved set on 18kt and sterling silver black, rhodium plated with 0.58cts of black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Amedeo Couture "Queen Bee" Cameo Earrings with Opals
Amedeo Couture "Queen Bee" Cameo Earrings with Opals

Amedeo Couture "Queen Bee" Cameo Earrings with Opals

Unavailable

W 1.63 in D 0.19 in L 2.63 in

Amedeo Couture "Queen Bee" Cameo Earrings with Opals

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

35mm sardonyx shell cameos featuring "Queen Bee", set on sterling silver, with mother of pearl cabochons, rubellite and opals.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Rubelite, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Leviathan" Cameo Bracelet with White Diamonds
Amedeo "Leviathan" Cameo Bracelet with White Diamonds

Amedeo "Leviathan" Cameo Bracelet with White Diamonds

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

18mm sardonyx shell cameo, hand-carved featuring "Leviathan", set on sterling silver, 18K Italian yellow gold with 0.14cts of white diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Amedeo "Positano" Cameo Turquoise  Pearls Brooch Pendant
Amedeo "Positano" Cameo Turquoise  Pearls Brooch Pendant

Amedeo "Positano" Cameo Turquoise Pearls Brooch Pendant

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

45mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, 14k yellow gold, turquoise and fresh water pearl beads brooch/pendant with 18' silk cord.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amedeo "Gorilla" Cameo Cap with Gold and Diamond
Amedeo "Gorilla" Cameo Cap with Gold and Diamond

Amedeo "Gorilla" Cameo Cap with Gold and Diamond

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

25mm sardonyx shell cameo, hand-carved set on 18/9kt yellow gold and sterling silver with 0.016cts of white diamond and cotton.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...

Amedeo Fauno Cameo Couture Mother-of-Pearl Earrings
Amedeo Fauno Cameo Couture Mother-of-Pearl Earrings

Amedeo Fauno Cameo Couture Mother-of-Pearl Earrings

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

45mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver, black rhodium plated with 0.80ct black diamonds and mother-of-pearl stones.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Gorgoneion" Cameo Earrings with Diamonds and Mother of Pearl
Amedeo "Gorgoneion" Cameo Earrings with Diamonds and Mother of Pearl

Amedeo "Gorgoneion" Cameo Earrings with Diamonds and Mother of Pearl

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

45mm sardonyx shell cameos featuring "Gorgoneion", set on sterling silver black rhodium with mother of pearl cabochons and 0.88cts of black diamonds.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring With Blue Sapphires
Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring With Blue Sapphires

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring With Blue Sapphires

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

25mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, on 9kt gold and sterling silver with 0.20ct blue sapphires.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Amedo "La Vie En Rose" Cameo Necklace with White Diamonds
Amedo "La Vie En Rose" Cameo Necklace with White Diamonds

Amedo "La Vie En Rose" Cameo Necklace with White Diamonds

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

67mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, on 18kt gold and sterling silver, with white diamonds 0.80ct Length: 18", semi-rigid necklace in silver and brown silk cord, lobster clasp closure

Category

2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sterling Silver

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Sardonyx Shell Cameos For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of sardonyx shell cameos available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 4 vintage examples as well as 7 contemporary versions. 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. There are many different pieces in our collection of sardonyx shell cameos to choose from, but contemporary and modern sardonyx shell cameos are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Artisan NYC and Jill Garber produced popular versions that are worth a look. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of mixed cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of sardonyx shell cameos, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Sardonyx Shell Cameos?

Prices for sardonyx shell cameos can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $26,500, while sardonyx shell cameos, on average, fetch $4,550.