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What is a cameo relief?
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A cameo is a method of carving a gem or stone in a raised, relief image. The cameo gem is typically two different colored layers to provide a contrast between the figures in the foreground and the background detail. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cameo reliefs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Unmarked
Silver Settings
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Carved Cameo High Relief Lava Rose Gold Vintage Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 14k rose gold Cameo bracelet. Circa 1890's with seven carved lava high relief cameos of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century More Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
7 high relief cameos carved
Category
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Shell
Victorian 18 Karat Gold High Relief Lava Cupid With An Eagle Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a stunning Victorian oval high relief cameo pin brooch. Circa 1880.
The cameo is carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Galle Four Colour Cameo Wisteria Vase 1904-06
By Émile Gallé
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
peach ground, white' puce and aubergine high relief cameo
Marks : Signed on the body * Galle
Body
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Early 19th Century Lava Cameo Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
relief cameos from Mount Vesuvius lavas. The cameos feature deities (Athens, Hercules, Dionysus) and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold