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Vintage 14K Gold Coral Bead Necklace with Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Clasp
Vintage 14K Gold Coral Bead Necklace with Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Clasp

Vintage 14K Gold Coral Bead Necklace with Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Clasp

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

-carved shell cameo depicting a classical mythological scene—likely Eros and Psyche—framed by a wreath

Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch, Italy, Mid-19th Century
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch, Italy, Mid-19th Century

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch, Italy, Mid-19th Century

Located in Chesterland, OH

A refined and highly accomplished Victorian shell cameo brooch, confidently dated to the mid-19th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo
19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo

19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo

Located in Poitiers, FR

Antique cameo on shell. Slightly curved He represents a gentleman, face and bust engraved with

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches

Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch
Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch

Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

shell cameo depicting a lady facing right. The center part moves on a swivel. On the reverse there is a

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace
19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace

19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 19th century. Weight: 13.91 gr. Lenght: 45 cm. A cameo necklace composed of two oval

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

18k gold cameo brooch pendant. Measuring 48mm x 36mm. Marked 750. Weight - 13.5 grams.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Category

Antique 18th Century English Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Naples Floral Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch - 18K Gold Frame - Italy - Circa 1950's
Naples Floral Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch - 18K Gold Frame - Italy - Circa 1950's

Naples Floral Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch - 18K Gold Frame - Italy - Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, CA

Vintage Naples floral shell cameo pendant or brooch - 18K/750 yellow gold frame, pin and bale

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm
Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm

Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

This vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch features a classical female portrait in profile, bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Stud Earrings
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Stud Earrings

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Edwardian shell cameo earrings, featuring a captivating portrait of a lady dancing delicately carved from

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Italian Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Italian Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Italian Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pretty ring features a lovely shell cameo that was beautifully hand carved in Italy. The cameo

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 13K White Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pin
Antique 13K White Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pin

Antique 13K White Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

shell cameo depicting a classical female profile. The figure is shown in high relief with softly flowing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Base Metal

Victorian Gentleman's Shell Cameo Brooch, Gold Setting, U.K., Circa 1870's
Victorian Gentleman's Shell Cameo Brooch, Gold Setting, U.K., Circa 1870's

Victorian Gentleman's Shell Cameo Brooch, Gold Setting, U.K., Circa 1870's

Located in Chatham, CA

Exceedingly rare Victorian custom made hand carved gentleman's shell cameo brooch or pin - right

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

19th Century carved shell cameo lamp
19th Century carved shell cameo lamp

19th Century carved shell cameo lamp

Located in Martlesham, GB

from a genuine conch shell, with the design meticulously hand-carved in relief to create a "cameo

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

-carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile in high relief. The portrait features softly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis
Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis

Located in Chesterland, OH

We are pleased to present an important antique shell cameo portraying the goddess Artemis (Diana in

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Ring
Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Ring

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Ring

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely cocktail ring features a large, elongated shell cameo that was beautifully hand carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Shell Cameo Panel 800 Silver Italy 7.5" 21.61g Bracelet
Antique Carved Shell Cameo Panel 800 Silver Italy 7.5" 21.61g Bracelet

Antique Carved Shell Cameo Panel 800 Silver Italy 7.5" 21.61g Bracelet

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

This antique panel bracelet features seven intricately hand-carved shell cameos depicting classical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Antique Shell Cameo Dionysus Boys with Billy Goat Leash Eros Gold Brooch
Antique Shell Cameo Dionysus Boys with Billy Goat Leash Eros Gold Brooch

Antique Shell Cameo Dionysus Boys with Billy Goat Leash Eros Gold Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This shell cameo in the form of a rounded rectangle was carved around 1900 ca. out of a three

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Yellow Gold & Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Yellow Gold & Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Yellow Gold & Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

. ~~~ Each features a Victorian Shell Cameo, depicting 2 ladies, standing out in relief against caramel

Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Etruscan Revival Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant

Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

The earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k En Habille SZ 4 3/4
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k En Habille SZ 4 3/4

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k En Habille SZ 4 3/4

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 4 3/4 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s

Located in Chesterland, OH

portrait in the form of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The execution of the shell is amazing, and the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique Gold Pink Shell Cameo Bracelet
Antique Gold Pink Shell Cameo Bracelet

Antique Gold Pink Shell Cameo Bracelet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Highly elegant bracelet carved out of pink shell and mounted in 14 k gold. A bust in the antique

Category

Antique 1870s Italian More Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Pearl Pendant
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Pearl Pendant

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Pearl Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an Edwardian pendant crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1910. The piece features a shell cameo

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Warrior Profile Shell Cameo Round Signet Ring
Victorian 15 Karat Gold Warrior Profile Shell Cameo Round Signet Ring

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Warrior Profile Shell Cameo Round Signet Ring

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian signet ring crafted in 15K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features a shell cameo

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Italian 18K Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, Hand-Carved Lady Profile, Circa 1
Italian 18K Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, Hand-Carved Lady Profile, Circa 1

Italian 18K Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, Hand-Carved Lady Profile, Circa 1

Located in Firenze, FI

pendant features a traditional hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical lady in profile, rendered

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Filigree Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Filigree Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo Filigree Seed Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pretty cocktail ring features a lovely shell cameo that was beautifully hand carved in Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890
Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890

Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890

Located in Honolulu, HI

hand-carved natural shell cameo set within a highly functional rotating frame. The central cameo

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Other, Gold-filled

Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant

Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant

Located in New York, NY

There is something so magical to me about vintage and antique cameos: the way the portraits are

Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Silver Shell Cameo Panel Bracelet 1930s
Antique Silver Shell Cameo Panel Bracelet 1930s

Antique Silver Shell Cameo Panel Bracelet 1930s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A divine Antique Cameo Bracelet from the 1920s-1930s. Set in solid sterling silver the seven panels

Category

Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets

Edwardian Venus & Cupid 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Shell Cameo Brooch Circa 1910
Edwardian Venus & Cupid 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Shell Cameo Brooch Circa 1910

Edwardian Venus & Cupid 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Shell Cameo Brooch Circa 1910

Located in Towson, MD

Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this circa 1910 Edwardian brooch showcases a shell cameo depicting

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

used to avoid any damage occurring to the shell cameo. The top left section of the lace like adornment

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Solid Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel-by-the-Sea 22g
18K Solid Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel-by-the-Sea 22g

18K Solid Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel-by-the-Sea 22g

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

brooch crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold. Oval shell cameo depicting a classical female profile, set

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique "Betrothal Couple Rushing" Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique "Betrothal Couple Rushing" Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique "Betrothal Couple Rushing" Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This striking cameo brooch features a romantic neoclassical scene, likely depicting mythological

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 12K Yellow Gold Rejoicing Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 12K Yellow Gold Rejoicing Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 12K Yellow Gold Rejoicing Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Rejoicing Weight: 24.3 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.80 x 2.40 Inches Metal: 12K ITEM #: BR

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10K Yellow Gold Loyalty Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 10K Yellow Gold Loyalty Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 10K Yellow Gold Loyalty Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Loyalty Weight: 17.4 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.55 x 2.20 Inches Metal: 10K ITEM #: BR

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Decorated Locket Pendant
18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Decorated Locket Pendant

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k 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

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell

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Shell Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact shell cameo you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect shell cameo may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell cameo from AMEDEO, Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L and Artisan NYC — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any shell cameo from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 195 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a shell cameo, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Shell Cameo?

On average, a shell cameo at 1stDibs sells for $1,539, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $117,192 for the highest priced versions of this item.