Antique and Vintage Cameo and Intaglio Brooches, Pins, Pendants, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings, Necklaces, Watch Fobs, Charms, Sets and Hair Ornaments. We carry fine hand carved shell cameos, Coral cameos and Intaglios set in Sterling Silver, Gold Filled and Karat Gold. Our Bakelite Cameos and fine quality Faux Cameo pieces are clearly described as such.
Gorgeous antique Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Filled watch fob, pendant or charm. Measures 1 1/2" tall including the ring on the top by 1 1/16" at the widest point and 1/8" thick. Entirely fabricated by hand, made of Rose Gold Filled metal. It in in very good condition but there is a tiny chip on the edge near the bottom loop on the right of the image. It is on the edge, not on the figure and can be seen by enlarging the photographs.
Gorgeous antique Victorian Cameo ring likely to be Jet. The setting is exquisitely chased. It is marked 18k but it is not solid gold, it is Gold Filled. Ring setting measures 3/4" wide by almost 5/8" tall and rises 3/16" above the hand. The cameo measured in the setting is approximately 1/2" square. Carefully tested to check gold content. Ring is size 10.5 US. Estimated to date from the1890s.
Gorgeous antique Victorian Period cameo lavaliere necklace features a gorgeous fancy chain. I believe the chain is hand made. The cameo is fairly small and carved from banded Agate. The frame for the cameo is beautiful too. There is a small hook on the back for a locket or another pendant to be added, although the necklace looks gorgeous on just as it is.
Vintage Victorian Revival oval locket pendant with detailed frame, Mother of Pearl and small Bakelite Cameo cover. It measures 1 1/16" tall not including the ring or the bail on top, by almost 7/8" wide and 1/4" thick not including the cameo. It is good vintage condition with minor loss of plating that is not noticeable in person. Has room for one photo with bezel and clear film photo cover in place. It does not look like it was ever used. Well made vintage locket, is unmarked.
Beautiful antique Victorian book chain necklace in yellow Gold Filled with tiny carved stone cameo center piece and dimensional urn pendant.. It measures 20" long closed, chain is a bit over 1/4" wide. The clasp is hidden, built into the lavalier. The center piece measures 1 5/8" including the tiny urn. There are vestiges of black enamel in the centerpiece, one side is almost gone, one side is almost complete. Does not detract from the beauty of this piece. In excellent condition considering it is almost 150 years old.
Beautiful larger hand carved shell cameo pendant was later made into a brooch. Measures 2 1/16" tall overall including the bail. Maximum width is 1 1/2". In very good condition considering it's age but there are some hairlines on the shell which can be seen in the pictures. Price adjusted to reflect that. Unmarked and carefully tested to verify metal content. Pin back is not gold. Weighs 10.8 grams
Gorgeous pinchbeck metal and carved Lava Cameo earrings measuring almost 2" long overall. They are light as feathers in spite of the larger size. The cameos are a couple, a man on one and a woman on the other, both are Etruscan in style. So is the setting.
This is one the most beautiful cameos I have found. Fairly large measuring over 1 3/4" by 1 3/8" including the delicate canetille frame. Metal is Rose Gold Filled. The pin/brooch has a built in swivel bail.
Beautiful Victorian Period antique large oval hair locket with hand carved stone Cameo cover. It measures over 1 1/2" tall not including the loop or the bail, by 1" wide and 9/16" thick at the center of the cameo.
Vintage late Victorian intaglio cameo center piece stretch bracelet by Carmen. The bracelet is gold filled and the intaglio is likely pressed glass, I don't believe it is carved/ Regardless, it is beautiful and detailed. It is bezel set in an engraved frame. The center piece/frame measures 1" tall by 13/16" wide. The intaglio is 11/16" tall by 1/2" wide.
Beautiful and very unusual reversed carved Goofus glass cameo locket pendant dating from the 1910s to the 1920s. The frame is brass and has a beautiful gingerbread patina. It measures 1 13/16" tall not including the loop and the bail.It is 1 3/8" at the widest point. The cameo itself is is 1 1/4" tall by 7/8" at the widest point.
Beautiful vintage hand carved shell cameo dating from around 1930s to 1940s. The lovely delicate frame is Yellow Gold Filled and includes a swivel bail that is hidden when the cameo is worn as a pin/brooch. The frame measures 1 7/16" tall by 1 3/16", the cameo is 1 1/8" tall by 7/8" at the widest point.
Large brooch in carved clear Lucite with a black Bakelite cameo center, measures a stunning 2 1/2" in diameter. It is not overpowering as the large size is balanced by the clear material. The black cameo center is meant to imitate carved Jet.
Beautiful vintage to antique circa 1910's sweetheart style stretch bracelet in gold fill. It features at the center a very nicely carved real shell cameo. The bracelet stretches comfortably to fit a variety of wrist sizes up to 6 1/2" . It might fit a larger wrist but it may not be comfortable to the wearer.
Very old hand carved stone cameo pendant brooch made in gold fill metal. The metal is a combination of yellow gold and pinkier rose gold, although it is not very coppery. Nicely detailed with hand chased accents and cannetille portions, the red paste stones complement the colors of the metal and the cameo. Cameo is carved from a type of banded agate that is also referred to as Sardonyx.
Nice longer rose gold filled or plated metal and pate de verre (molded glass or poured glass) vintage cameo pendant necklace. The colors are the most appealing, the combination of rosy gold and Sienna glass. Glass is opaque, the cameo figure is matte, the background highly polished. Beveled edge and serrated cabochon setting add interest to a plain but not basic setting.
This beautiful vintage Cameo is hand carved of shell. It is from the 1920s to the 30s making it a Victorian Revival piece. The lovely lacy setting measures almost 1 3/8" tall by 15/16" wide. Cameo measures 15/16" tall by3/4" at the widest point. It is in wonderful condition. Marked Sterling in tiny letters on the catch for the pin.
Pretty and unusual articulate brooch with Lucite round cameo and clear rhinestones accent. The top portion is shaped as a Fleur de Lis, from that three chains hold the cameo setting, which also has three drops. Very nice Victorian Revival style dating from the late 50s to the early 60s. Metal is gold tone and brooch measures overall 2 7/8" long by a bit over 1" at the widest point. In excellent vintage condition.