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Group of 3 High Relief Cameos Carved from Bullmouth Shell
Group of 3 High Relief Cameos Carved from Bullmouth Shell

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

Category

Antique 19th Century High Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell

Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Raphael's School of Athens Brooch, finely carved in high relief and framed in warm 10k gold. This cameo depicts the timeless Renaissance scene wit...

Category

20th Century Renaissance Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of a lady adorned with flowers, showcasing the delicate artistry typical of early cameo work. The carving has soft d...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style Shell Cameo Yellow Plated Frame Brooch, 3.5cm x 2.5cm
Victorian Style Shell Cameo Yellow Plated Frame Brooch, 3.5cm x 2.5cm

Victorian Style Shell Cameo Yellow Plated Frame Brooch, 3.5cm x 2.5cm

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

This vintage Victorian-style shell cameo brooch features an intricately carved female portrait in profile, showcasing detailed curls, a draped neckline, and a strand of pearls.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold and Shell Cameo Ring Made 1954
Vintage 18K Gold and Shell Cameo Ring Made 1954

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Carved Shell Oval Cameo Earrings By Florenza, 1960s
Carved Shell Oval Cameo Earrings By Florenza, 1960s

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 -...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Jesus Passion, Apostles Sleeping Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Jesus Passion, Apostles Sleeping Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Jesus Passion, Apostles Sleeping Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 9k yellow gold shell cameo brooch, intricately carved with a biblical scene titled “Jesus Passion, Apostles Sleeping.” The cameo portrays Christ in a moment of solemn reflect...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Silhouette Pin
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Silhouette Pin

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Silhouette Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

“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 ...

Category

Antique 1870s Brooches

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch depicts St. Catherine in an act of compassion, offering alms to the poor—a symbol of charity and virtue.

Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

“Antique 14k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch, Imperial Russian Era, 1899”
“Antique 14k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch, Imperial Russian Era, 1899”

“Antique 14k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch, Imperial Russian Era, 1899”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1899s imperial russian era carved natural shell cameo 14k gold brooch woman profile hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and kazan city assay mark brooch messures 4c...

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Art Deco 14K White Gold Shell Cameo Floral Filigree Convertible Brooch Pendant
Art Deco 14K White Gold Shell Cameo Floral Filigree Convertible Brooch Pendant

Art Deco 14K White Gold Shell Cameo Floral Filigree Convertible Brooch Pendant

Located in Towson, MD

An Art Deco cameo like this one suits the collector of early twentieth century jewelry as well as anyone drawn to classical portraiture in carved shell.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French
Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French

Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French

Located in Firenze, IT

This pair of mid-19th century earrings present two elongated oval-shaped shell cameos depicting a maiden, the upper cameos represent two half-busts of two putti (also called cupids),...

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colored Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire
Colored Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire

Colored Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Egyptian Colored Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire in silver. This pendant has openable bayle so you can slide your favorite chain through. 18k:0.39g Diamon...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Antique 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant, Classical Lady, 34mm
Antique 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant, Classical Lady, 34mm

Antique 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant, Classical Lady, 34mm

Located in Miami, FL

Antique hand-carved shell cameo in solid 14K gold, depicting a classical female profile with elegant sculpting and soft detail. Set in a polished gold bezel with a convertible brooch...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Large 9ct Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Antique Large 9ct Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Antique Large 9ct Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Hallmark Circa 1920s An impressive oval shell cameo brooch depicting the Three Graces, the classical figures of charm, beauty, and creativity. The c...

Category

Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 18.1mm x 8.9mm Theme: Silhouette Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 31/...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Hand Carved Shell Cameo Marcasite Large Brooch Pendant circa 1930
Art Deco Hand Carved Shell Cameo Marcasite Large Brooch Pendant circa 1930

Art Deco Hand Carved Shell Cameo Marcasite Large Brooch Pendant circa 1930

Located in Maghera, GB

A beautifully detailed Art Deco shell cameo dating to circa 1925-1935, featuring an elegant classical lady in profile against a rich warm coral-orange ground.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Silver

8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo  Pendant / Brooch
8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo  Pendant / Brooch

8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo Pendant / Brooch

Located in Arnhem, NL

A vintage (ca. 1950s) brooch/pendant. The item is made of 8 karat yellow gold with a shell cameo featuring a finely carved female silhouette. The item is marked with 333 that stands ...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1900
Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1900

Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1900

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An elegant antique shell cameo brooch pendant dating to circa 1900, set in 18 karat yellow gold. The finely carved oval cameo depicts a graceful female profile with softly flowing ha...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850

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 ...

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850

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 ...

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell

c. 1890s Victorian Veiled Maiden Shell Cameo Brooch Pin in Rope Frame
c. 1890s Victorian Veiled Maiden Shell Cameo Brooch Pin in Rope Frame

c. 1890s Victorian Veiled Maiden Shell Cameo Brooch Pin in Rope Frame

Located in Honolulu, HI

A beautifully carved Victorian era antique shell cameo brooch, dating back to circa 1890s. The genuine sea shell features a classically rendered left-facing profile of a noble veiled...

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Engraved Hebe Feeding Eagle Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Engraved Hebe Feeding Eagle Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Engraved Hebe Feeding Eagle Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique Victorian brooch is crafted in 10k yellow gold and centered by a large shell cameo depicting Hebe feeding the eagle of Zeus. The finely carved scene gives the piece a st...

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in beverly hills, CA

Vintage shell cameo brooch, meticulously hand-carved from Italian cornelian shell. This exquisite piece showcases intricate craftsmanship with a high relief design, beautifully execu...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 1920s 9ct rose gold cameo brooch, featuring the elegant depiction of the Three Graces intricately c...

Category

Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcrafted 14k Yellow Gold Italian Shell Cameo Stud Earrings, New
Handcrafted 14k Yellow Gold Italian Shell Cameo Stud Earrings, New

Handcrafted 14k Yellow Gold Italian Shell Cameo Stud Earrings, New

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These cameo earrings are timeless classics! Beautifully hand carved Italian shell cameos have been set in custom-made 14k yellow gold bezels and embellished with exquisite detail. Pe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Owl Cameo Shell Pendant with Emerald & Pave Diamonds
Carved Owl Cameo Shell Pendant with Emerald & Pave Diamonds

Carved Owl Cameo Shell Pendant with Emerald & Pave Diamonds

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

"Diamond:2.03ct, Silver:9.16g, Emerald:0.98ct, Cameo:16.72ct"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver

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

Beautiful antique 13k yellow gold bracelet featuring four finely carved shell cameo panels, each depicting lively cherub and mythological scenes in high relief.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Italian Shell Cameo Ring, Hand-Carved Portrait
Vintage 18K Gold Italian Shell Cameo Ring, Hand-Carved Portrait

Vintage 18K Gold Italian Shell Cameo Ring, Hand-Carved Portrait

Located in Miami, FL

A beautifully preserved vintage mid-20th century Italian cameo ring, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcasing a finely hand-carved shell cameo portrait.

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 14K Carved Cherub Shell Cameo Ring, Oval Statement Setting
Vintage 14K Carved Cherub Shell Cameo Ring, Oval Statement Setting

Vintage 14K Carved Cherub Shell Cameo Ring, Oval Statement Setting

Located in Miami, FL

A charming vintage carved shell cameo ring crafted in solid 14K gold and featuring a finely modeled cherub figure in high relief.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite piece is crafted in yellow gold, featuring an intricately carved relief. The design showcases three women and a cherub. The cameo is set within an oval frame, highligh...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold
Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold

Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Magnificent hand-carved shell antique cameo brooch pendant featuring a the artist's depiction of the Three Graces framed in an elaborate 9 karat yellow gold frame. Victorian period...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Capture the elegance of the Victorian and Art Deco eras with this exquisite Antique Shell Cameo Habillé Brooch/Pendant. Hand-carved from genuine natural shell, likely carnelian, this...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 800 Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant
Vintage 1980s Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 800 Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant

Vintage 1980s Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 800 Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant

Located in Marcianise, IT

An exceptionally charming and classic vintage 1980s Italian statement brooch/pendant featuring a large, masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo. Handcrafted with a detailed fram...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Silver

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cut: Cameo Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: Silhouette Featu...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Signed Louis Avet Male Sitter Gold & Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Brooch
Antique Signed Louis Avet Male Sitter Gold & Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Brooch

Antique Signed Louis Avet Male Sitter Gold & Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Victorian cameo brooch. By Louis Avet. The sitter dressed in a shirt, coat, & kerchief with curly hair, a long beard, and wearing pincer spectacles. The large, detai...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Its intricate design and subject matter make it a highly collectible item for antique jewelry enthusiasts. Weight: 18.8 Grams Stone: Shell Cameo Measurements: 56.5 x 45.5 x 17mm Met...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1969 G Noto 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Lovers Scene Brooch
Vintage 1969 G Noto 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Lovers Scene Brooch

Vintage 1969 G Noto 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Lovers Scene Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A collectible jewel that combines wearable art with sentiment, making it a treasured addition for cameo and antique jewelry collectors. Weight: 54.2 Grams Stone: Shell Cameo Measure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Brooch – Hand-Carved Shell Cameo in 18ct Gold Setting
Late 19th Century Brooch – Hand-Carved Shell Cameo in 18ct Gold Setting

Late 19th Century Brooch – Hand-Carved Shell Cameo in 18ct Gold Setting

Located in Milano, MI

Mounted in 18-carat gold, creating a timeless and sophisticated frame — a perfect piece for antique jewelry collectors. Main Features: Period: Late 1800s Material: 18ct gold Center...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold

Fine Art Nouveau Shell Cameo, Woman & Flowers, Unmounted, Italy, circa 1900
Fine Art Nouveau Shell Cameo, Woman & Flowers, Unmounted, Italy, circa 1900

Fine Art Nouveau Shell Cameo, Woman & Flowers, Unmounted, Italy, circa 1900

Located in Chatham, CA

Antique Art Nouveau shell cameo - hand carved with fine detail - featuring a profile of a woman with flowers in her hair and on her shoulder with classical draped bodice - unmounted ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcan’s Forge – Venus with Husband Brooch, exquisitely carved in fine detail and framed in 14k yellow gold. This cameo depicts the mythological s...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Saul Playing Harp with Cupid.” The finely carved shell cameo shows King Saul in profile, playing the harp, accompanied by a cher...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Shell Cameo Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold
Shell Cameo Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold

Shell Cameo Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace Made In 18k Gold

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

18k:5.11g, Diamond:8.19Ct SHELL CAMEOS:7.95Cts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 17K Yellow Gold Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Weight: 23.5 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.50 x 2.05 Inches Metal: 17K ITEM #: BR-1482-121824-16

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Early 19th Century Italian 18k Gold Shell Cameo Necklace, Neoclassical
Early 19th Century Italian 18k Gold Shell Cameo Necklace, Neoclassical

Early 19th Century Italian 18k Gold Shell Cameo Necklace, Neoclassical

Located in Firenze, IT

Early 19th century Shell Cameo Gold Necklace Period: 19th century Length: 46 cm Weight: 50,5 gr The necklace, made in the first quarter of the 19th century, is made of sixteen shel...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Ruby Vintage Ring - 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw
Yellow Gold Shell Ruby Vintage Ring - 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw

Yellow Gold Shell Ruby Vintage Ring - 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Natural Rubies Tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo 10K Gold Frame 5.08g Brooch Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm
Vintage Shell Cameo 10K Gold Frame 5.08g Brooch Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm

Vintage Shell Cameo 10K Gold Frame 5.08g Brooch Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

This vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch features a classical female bust in profile, framed in solid 10-karat yellow gold with an octagonal edge design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Frame Mother Rushing Child to Grotto Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Frame Mother Rushing Child to Grotto Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Frame Mother Rushing Child to Grotto Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Mother Rushing Child to Grotto.” This beautifully hand-carved cameo captures a dramatic and tender scene of maternal protection,...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Florenza Tortoise Shell Glass Cameo Brooch with Ornate Gold-Tone Frame, 1950s
Florenza Tortoise Shell Glass Cameo Brooch with Ornate Gold-Tone Frame, 1950s

Florenza Tortoise Shell Glass Cameo Brooch with Ornate Gold-Tone Frame, 1950s

Located in Milford, DE

This Florenza brooch from the 1950s beautifully captures vintage elegance with its intricately carved glass cameo in a deep tortoise shell hue. The rich, high-relief profile of a cla...

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

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 openwork white gold frame. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 2.38 inches top to b...

Category

Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 12K Rose Gold Mars Venus & 3 Graces Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 12K Rose Gold Mars Venus & 3 Graces Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 12K Rose Gold Mars Venus & 3 Graces Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in 12k rose gold, this brooch showcases a detailed depiction of a classical scene, Mars, Venus and three Graces, all set against a warm background. The rectangular frame, wit...

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pretty cameo ring features a shell cameo that was hand carved in Italy and set in a beautiful 14k yellow gold ring. The ring was made by one of our Master Jewelers using artisan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Earrings, Italy, 1920s
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Earrings, Italy, 1920s

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Earrings, Italy, 1920s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

These elegant Vintage 14 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Earrings showcase timeless classical beauty and refined craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x 47.93mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 34.21 Grams Overall Width: 60mm ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k G. Noto Shell Cameo "Orpheus playing for 3 Graces" Brooch
Vintage 14k G. Noto Shell Cameo "Orpheus playing for 3 Graces" Brooch

Vintage 14k G. Noto Shell Cameo "Orpheus playing for 3 Graces" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A lyrical masterpiece in miniature, this vintage brooch features a finely hand-carved shell cameo signed by G. Noto, a known 19th-century Italian cameo artist. The scene depicts Orph...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shell Cameo Diamond Drop Earrings in Silver and 18k Gold
Shell Cameo Diamond Drop Earrings in Silver and 18k Gold

Shell Cameo Diamond Drop Earrings in Silver and 18k Gold

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Angelic this Shell Cameo Diamond Drop Earrings in Silver and 18K Gold is sweet. Closure: Push Post 18kt Gold: 7.03gms Diamond: 2.84cts Shell Cameos: 90Cts Ruby: 0.5Cts Blue Sapphir...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique shell, 0.72 carat ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry col...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver "The Pleasure of The King" Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Vintage Sterling Silver "The Pleasure of The King" Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Vintage Sterling Silver "The Pleasure of The King" Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This piece, titled The Pleasure of the King, is a circa 1930 hand-carved shell cameo depicting a regal classical scene, rich in detail and artistry. Featuring multiple figures—includ...

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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Shell Cameo Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of shell cameo jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of shell cameo jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of shell cameo jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L, Diluca and Karen Sugarman Designs each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of shell cameo jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 34, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of shell cameo jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Shell Cameo Jewelry?

The price for a piece of shell cameo jewelry starts at $135 and tops out at $35,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,591.

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.