Vintage & Antique Cameo Jewelry

Vintage genuine shell cameo pendant from the 1950's in an 800 silver setting accented with filigree work. This cameo has very fine carving; the upswept hair and her features are well portrayed. The frame is 835 silver (835 parts of 1,000 pure silver) and measures 1-3/48" tall by 1-1/4" wide. Condition is excellent with no hair line cracks. One condition point to note, originally the silver was gilded but most of it has worn away. Shipping with insurance in the USA and Canada will be $8.50.

Vintage C1930 14K white gold cameo ring with unusual navette shape. The face of the ring measures 1" by 1/2" and the neck of the woman is accented with two tiny diamonds set in gold. This is a nice example of cameo habille (meaning "dressed cameo" in French) is a "jewel within a jewel. This ring is currently a size 3-1/2 and most likely can not be resized. It is marked "14K" with a maker mark that consists of a star inside an octagon. Condition is exceptional!

Vintage shell cameo from the 1940's made in Italy with 10K gold setting. This is a genuine shell cameo that portrays a bust of a woman with upswept hair. The subject has been carved into an beautiful shell of very good quality. What stands out about this extraordinary shell are the lovely color variations. The carver has left some of the color of the shell to highlight her earring and the flowers in her hair. The frame is marked "10K". This pin measures 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/4" wide. The cameo has a bale so that it can also be worn as a pendant. Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Vintage 800 silver cameo from the 1950's with fancy bezel accented with marcasite. This is a mother of pearl cameo that portrays a bust of a woman with upswept hair style. The frame is marked 800 (800 part out of 1,000 pure silver). This pin measures 1 1/4" tall by 7/8" wide. The cameo has a bale so that it can also be worn as a pendant. Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Vintage 800 silver cameo from the 1960's with fancy bezel. This is a genuine shell cameo that portrays a bust of a woman with flowers in her hair. The frame is marked 800 (800 part out of 1,000 pure silver), the silver was plated with gold. This pin measures 1 1/2" tall by 1-1/8" wide. This cameo has a bale so that it can also be worn as a pendant. Condition and quality are excellent.

Vintage 14kt gold natural shell cameo ring. The front of the ring measures 1" by 3/4". It is a size 8 and would be difficult and expensive to re-size. The inside of the shank is marked "14K Italy", Italian gold hallmarks are also present. The artist also signed his or her name on the back of the cameo. Condition is near mint with no stress cracks.

1940's vintage portrait or cameo pin in porcelain with hand painted highlights. This brooch measures 1-1/2" x 1-1/8". It features a lovely transfer printed image of a woman with a flowing scarf wraped around her head. The frame is made of silver tone base metal, marked "Made in Czechoslovakia", and has the original C clasp. In very good vintage condition with some wear to the plating on the setting. $6.00 US and Canada ship/insure.

Antique shell cameo brooch C1915 with 10K gold setting. This is a genuine shell cameo that portrays a bust of a woman with upswept hair. The subject has been carved into an beautiful shell of very good quality. The bottom of the cameo has lovely floral detail done in the Art Nouveau style. The frame is marked "10K". This pin measures 1 3/4" tall by 1 1/2" wide. Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Antique genuine shell cameo C1910 in a pink or rose gold filled setting. This cameo has nice carving, the upswept hair and her features are well portrayed. The pin is unmarked and measures 2" tall by 1 5/8" wide. Condition is good with one small scrape on the bottom edge of the cameo.

Natural shell cameo portraying Grecian woman with hair waved thickly away from her face into chignon and draped tunic. Set in 10K gold, frame size 1 3/4" by 1". Victorian era and signed on back. Condition is near mint.

Vintage genuine shell cameo from the 1950's in a 800 silver (800 parts out of 1,000 pure silver) setting. This cameo has beautiful carving, and portrays a classical style Roman or Greek woman in a toga. The frame measures 1 1/2" tall by 1-1/4" wide.

Antique genuine shell cameo C1910 in a sterling silver setting. This cameo has nice carving and the features are well portrayed. The pin measures 1-1/2" tall by 1 1/4" wide and is unmarked. It has a bale so it can also be worn as a pendant. Condition is good with a few tiny fleabite chips at the edge of the cameo, at the top. However, the cameo is stable and not at all loose in the frame. Priced accordingly.

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Vintage cameo pin, pendant combination by Winard with gold filled setting. The cameo measures approx 1 1/2 inches by 1- 1/8 inch. The back of the setting is marked "Winard 12K GF". Condition is excellent!

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Genuine shell cameos in a 14K gold settings. Each earring measures 5/8" high and 1/2" wide (15mm by 11mm). These cameos have very good carving for their size and the condition is excellent. These earrings are estate pieces and are approx. 20 - 30 years old.