Vintage 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Convertible
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless vintage hand-carved shell cameo depicting a graceful classical lady in profile, set in an elegant 14K yellow gold frame with rope-edge detailing. This refined piece seamle...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant is a stunning example of Art Deco jewelry craftsmanship, blending elegance with intricate design.
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant - 14k Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Theme: Silhouette Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 3/16" (29.4mm) Tall (from extended bail...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Floral Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An original vintage hand carved floral shell cameo set in a 14K yellow gold frame. The cameo depicts a delicate bouquet of flowers with finely etched petals and leaves emerging grace...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Proper Lady Shell Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 13k yellow gold bracelet featuring an intricately carved shell cameo depicting a "Proper Lady." The cameo is framed in a refined gold bezel setting and set into an elegant br...
Yellow Gold
18K Gold, Pearl and Shell Cameo Dangling Earrings
Located in Stockholm, SE
These vintage earrings are crafted in 18-karat gold and designed as delicate dangling studs. Each earring features a carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile, with the...
18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and romantic, these vintage drop earrings feature delicately hand-carved shell cameos, each portraying a classical female profile in serene detail. Suspended from simple yet...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch/Pin Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame and Carved Shell Victorian Woman Profile A historical classic turned modern trend. Once revered as a symbol of stat...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Bows
Located in Wallkill, NY
Cameo set in 14K White gold, simply stunning! It has a stunning openwork white gold frame with bow details on all sides. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 1.82 inches top to bott...
White Gold
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Silhouette Pendant - 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Carved Shell Cameo Theme: Silhouette Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 3/4" (18.6mm) Wide: 9/16" (13.7mm) Interior of to...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Antique Estate Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
A perfect addition to any vintage jewelry collection. Specifications: Material: 14K yellow gold Gemstone: Handmade shell cameo Earring Size: 7/8 inch long x 1/2 inch wide Weight: 3 g...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 12K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Male Portrait, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian - Edwardian monumental Shell Cameo Brooch in 12 Karat Gold with an extraordinary hand carved image of a man facing lef...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Shell Cameo Ring with Diamonds 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Swan Shell Cameo Ring with Diamonds 18k Gold covering your 2 fingers is one of our favorite pieces. This shell cameo has been hand carved by an Italian artisan. Ring Size: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Seed Pearl 10k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch 1910
Located in Towson, MD
This Edwardian shell cameo brooch, dating to circa 1910, is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold and stamped 10K, centering a hand carved shell cameo of a woman in profile with flowers wo...
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century European Silver Filigree Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
An elegant early 20th-century European pendant featuring a finely hand-carved shell cameo set within an intricate filigree frame.
Silver
Antique 17k Yellow Gold Diamond "Two Sisters" Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible example of 19th-century jewelry art. Weight: 7.4 Grams Stone: Shell Cameo, Diamond Measurements: 51.6 x 21.5 x 4mm Metal: 17k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1644-070...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Carved Shell Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
A striking late Mid-Century Modern shell cameo crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, dating to the 1970s. This beautifully detailed piece features the profile of a young lady with a rose ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Group of 3 High Relief Cameos Carved from Bullmouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of three high-relief cameos carved from Bullmouth shell Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm. Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 × 2.6 Small: 8mm x 2.5mm
Shell
18K Cameo Shell Earrings w Gold tassels, C1860, Italy
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming shell earrings with gold tops, a braided border and 3 gold tassels hanging from each. These cameo earrings have it all. The cameo carvings are suggestive of Demeter, godd...
18k Gold
Antique 10K Rose Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1900s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a beautifully executed cameo pin - pendant, set in 10K Rose gold with green gold Motifs surrounding the cameo. Fold down bale to wear as a pendant. Cameo measures 1.45 inche...
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique 12k White Gold Shell Cameo with Diamond Accent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 12k White Gold Shell Cameo with Diamond Accent Brooch, featuring a beautifully hand-carved shell cameo depicting a refined classical figure. The cameo is framed in an ornate ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Muse of Drama Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the Muse of Drama, distinguished by her expressive presence and classical attribu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Sir Walter Raleigh & Lady Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 11k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Sir Walter Raleigh & Lady.” This finely hand-carved cameo showcases the historic figures in profile, rendered with exquisite att...
Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold St Christopher Carrying Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 13k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “St. Christopher Carrying Jesus.” This finely carved cameo illustrates the patron saint of travelers carrying the Christ child ac...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Shell Cameo and 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Carved Shell Cameo and 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant, designed as a classical profile of a maiden with floral accents in hair, framed in 14K yellow gold, worn through fabric...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Shell High Relief Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 13k yellow gold and features a finely carved shell cameo depicting a graceful lady in profile.
Yellow Gold
Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exceptional antique cameo, likely from England and dating to around 1850, is carved from a single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties. It ...
Shell
Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exceptional antique cameo, likely from England and dating to around 1850, is carved from a single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties. It ...
Shell
Antique 16K Yellow Gold Prince Charlie Bonnie Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Capture a piece of history with this exquisite antique 16K yellow gold cameo brooch, featuring a finely carved Prince Charlie "Bonnie" portrait. This stunning hand-carved shell cameo...
Yellow Gold
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
Large shell cameos as well as hardstone cameos were set into contemporary mounts, often as suites of jewellery.
Yellow Gold
Large Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
One (1) large hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Decorated Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Shell Weight: 26.66 grams Dimensions: 2 5/8 inches x 1 6/8 inches Time period of origin: 1880's Beautiful antique Victorian cameo pendant that fe...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pin With Profile Of A Woman. 2.25 Inches Long With Drop Down Pendant Bale. Finished Weight is 16.2 Grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
One (1) vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold This Mid-Century Deco Revival brooch is crafted in 10k yellow gold and features a beautifully carved shell cameo depic...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Plated Large Oval Carved Lady Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful large carved shell cameo brooch of a lady, in a lovely gold plated setting with a rope design. Measuring 6.6cm / 2.6 inches by 5.2cm / 2 inches. There is wear to the gold p...
Victorian 18KT Gold Carnelian Shell Cameo and Old-Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A fine Victorian oval brooch centred by a carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile, the pale relief presented against a rich carnelian coloured ground and surrounded b...
18k Gold
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Carved Lady Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Estate vintage split shank gold and shell cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile masterfully carved measuring 20x15mm and presented against a soft pink-orange background. ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$103Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Shell Oval Cameo Earrings By Florenza, 1960s
By Florenza
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures 1" x .75" - Gold plated hardware - Carved shell cameos - Clip on earring backs -...
Antique Gold Plated Shell Cameo Brooch with Coral Bead Surround
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold plated shell cameo brooch, with rope twist detail and a coral bead surround. It has a safety chain. Measuring length 2.4 cm / .94 inch by width 2 cm / .78 inch. There ...
Gold Plate
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 The carving shows Hebe, seated and dressed in classical drapery, offering a cup to Zeus, who appears in the form of an eagle...
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Vintage Pendant 14k Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Carved Shell Cameo Theme: Silhouette Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 1/8" (28.3mm) Tall (from extended...
Yellow Gold
Antique Greek Muse 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique shell cameo pendant features a finely carved Greek muse set in warm 14k yellow gold. The detailed craftsmanship captures the elegance and grace of classical design. Fram...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Mid-Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting a Bacchante with Ram
Located in London, GB
A finely carved Mid-Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a classical Bacchante in profile, her flowing hair adorned with vine leaves and clusters of grapes. Beneath her shoulder ap...
Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Pendant of 12k Gold, Circa 1870
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique pendant (circa 1870) showcases a finely carved shell cameo depicting the profile of a beautiful woman, mounted in 12k gold and accented with a freshwater pearl dangle. T...
Pearl, Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved shell cameo depicting Raphael and His Muse, set in a hand-crafted 9ct yellow gold mount.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold and Shell Cameo Ring Made 1954
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring in 18 karat gold features a rectangular bezel setting holding a shell cameo. The cameo depicts a delicate silhouette of a woman with a graceful pose, her profile an...
18k Gold
Antique 13K White Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and collectible antique brooch, ideal for wear, display, or inclusion in a fine cameo or antique gold jewelry collection. Weight: 15.8 Grams Material: Shell Measurements:...
Diamond, Base Metal
Victorian Shell Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Roman Soldier Cameo Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cameo of a Roman soldier comprised of carved shell Translucent peachy white with grooved detailing - depicted in profile Topped by a gold helmet with a deeply ridged pl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1875 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch features a captivating shell portrait depicting a serene scene with a tree, two doves,...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1860 This exquisite brooch showcases a charming cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame. T...
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Gold Filled Ornate Venus Laying Down Sensually Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 19.7 Grams Stone: Shell Cameo Measurements: 68.7 x 56 x 15.5mm Metal: Gold Filled Item #: BR-1644-070825-11
Gold-filled
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold and centered with a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile in high relief.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 12k White Gold Lady with Diamond Necklace Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 12k White Gold "Lady with Diamond Necklace Shell Cameo Brooch, featuring a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical lady adorned with a floral motif.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique Silver Venus Being Pampered to be Beautiful Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver shell cameo brooch, finely hand-carved and titled “Venus Being Pampered to be Beautiful.”
Silver
$544Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Honolulu, HI
This exceptional example of late-Victorian ingenuity, dating to circa 1890, features a masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo set within a highly functional rotating frame.
Other, Gold-filled
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Dreams Come True Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dreams Come True Weight: 22.2 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.80 x 2.10 Inches Metal: 9K ITEM #: BR-1482-121824-10
9k Gold
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Cherub with Grapes Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherub with Grapes Weight: 35.3 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 3.20 x 2.80 Inches Metal: 9K ITEM #: BR-1483-121824-17
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17K Yellow Gold Perseus Leading Andromeda Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Perseus Leading Andromeda Weight: 25.7 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.50 x 2.10 Inches Metal: 17K ITEM #: BR-1476-121224-16
Yellow Gold
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.
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