Cameo Jewelry
20th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Vermeil
2010s French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Neoclassical Link Bracelets
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Vermeil, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Link Bracelets
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chandelier Earrings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Classical Greek Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Neoclassical Drop Earrings
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chandelier Earrings
18k Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Vermeil
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Other, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Band Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic More Rings
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Fashion Rings
Gold
20th Century Italian Art Deco Cufflinks
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Brooches
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
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Looking at the History of Vintage and Antique Cameo Jewelry
Vintage and antique cameo jewelry is trending among celebrities and style setters. What makes these little carved jewels so endearing?
Regardless of how a cameo jewelry resurgence came to be, their significance and fascinating, expansive history has made them a popular item among collectors and jewelry aficionados. A cameo is a gemstone carved in a raised relief that features landscapes, mythological figures, or most notably, portraits of women’s profiles. Real, authentic cameos are made from natural material and gemstones such as: onyx, sardonyx, agate, ivory, coral and lava. These hand-carved, detailed reliefs are typically set in gold or silver and used to adorn pieces of jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants and rings.
Many of the earliest forms of cameo can be traced back to prehistoric petroglyphs, used to depict religious figures and mythological images onto rocks. With the rise of the Roman Empire, cameo craftsmen began to expand upon their uses and portrayed political portraits into their artwork.
From there, cameo carving greatly progressed during the Renaissance and Elizabethan periods where elite women started to don cameos to showcase their cultural status. However, the most well-known era for the collection and distribution of cameos was inspired by royal cameo collectors Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Victoria during the 19th century — lockets enclosed with hair, cameos depicting cupid or a loved one’s face and enamel pieces are popular examples of what historians call the Romantic period of Victorian jewelry.
Cameo jewelry values vary significantly depending upon the intricacy of the carving and authenticity of the piece. High-quality, one-of-a-kind cameo can cost upwards of $10,000; however, cameo knock-offs can be quite inexpensive.
Find a collection of authentic vintage and antique cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are cameos made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024What cameos are made of varies. During the Victorian age, when cameos were most popular, artisans produced them out of an array of natural materials, including mother-of-pearl, shells, agate, ivory, onyx and coral. Modern-day reproductions may feature resin or other man-made materials. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of cameos.
- What era is cameo jewelry from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cameo jewelry is usually associated with the Victorian era. However, the jewelry style dates back to ancient times when the Romans wore jewelry that showed faces in bas-relief. During the 19th-century, cameo jewelry saw another surge in popularity due to renewed interest in classical art and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cameo jewelry.