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"Wearable Art History" Fine Antique & Vintage Italian Cameo, Coral Gemstone & Estate Jewelry
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$459 USDAntique Victorian 2" Shell Cameo Venus & Cupid Brooch 12K Gold
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sardonyx Shell:Mythological:Venus & Cupid:Brooch:12k Yellow Gold
This lovely genuine Italian carved cameo depicts a full figure Venus (Aphrodite) dancing with her son, and constant companion, Cupid (Eros). The carving is very well done with fine detail. It was expertly carved from sardonyx shell in the 1880's. Venus swirls herself and her ribbons as Cupid buzzes around her for her pleasure. Cupid has always been known to amuse his mother with his antics, The solid 12K (electronically tested and guaranteed at least 12K) yellow gold setting is very hefty and ...
$210 USDAntique Nine Full Figure Dancing Maidens Carnelian Shell Cameo Bracelet
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Bracelet:800 Silver
This early 1900's bracelet of Italian origin is very stylish and truly unique in that it features nine full figure marquise shaped dancing maidens cameos. Each maiden is slightly different. They are most likely depictions of Muses, daughters of Zeus, and the carvings are very good for their size and rare shape. These full figure depictions are also referred to as figural or full body and much more rare than the standard female profiles. The hand made ornate settings and findings are 800 silver ...
$579 USDAntique Victorian Medusa Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 12K Rose Gold
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sardonyx Shell:Mythological:Medusa:Brooch:Pendant:12k Rose Gold
Have you ever been "petrified"? It is from the ancient tale of the Gorgon Medusa that this term is derived. We are pleased to offer a fabulous 1880's Italian cameo carving of the mythological Gorgon Medusa bezel set in 12K rose gold. Depictions of Medusa are highly prized and sought after amongst cameo collectors today. According to Greek and Roman mythology, it was believed that Medusa was originally a beautiful young woman whose crowning glory was her magnificent long hair. All men desired her ...
$489 USD SaleSALE Antique Extra Large 14K Rose Gold Pink Shell Floral Bouquet Cameo Pendant Brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Pink Conch Shell:Floral:Pendant:Brooch:14k Rose Gold
It's the thought that counts! Your thoughts will show (read how below) in this rare floral bouquet cameo in pink shell, framed in beautiful, hard to find 14K rose gold (also referred to as pink or red gold). What lady can resist flowers? This early 1900's Italian carved cameo is carved from Queen's conch shell and depicts a floral bouquet of a pink rose (grace and joy), a sunflower (adoration), a bluebell (for constancy), a pansy (you occupy my thoughts) and a poppy (dreams) all in a woven reed ...
$860 USD SaleSALE Large 51mm SIGNED Victorian Shell Cameo Cleopatra 800 Silver Marcasite Brooch Pendant w/ Marcasites
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Cleopatra:Brooch:Pendant:800 Silver:Marcasites
Everyone needs a Cleopatra!! Just ask Julius Caesar and Marc Antony! A cameo fit for your queen....Centuries ago, Julius Caesar presented Cleopatra with a cameo shell as a sign of his affection for the Egyptian Queen. But it was Marc Antony's affection for which Cleopatra yearned and ultimately died. Perhaps if Caesar had only presented her with this rare and gorgeous cameo beauty.... No cameo collection is complete without a depiction of Cleopatra. We are ourselves avid collectors of the Queen ...
$225 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Five Shell Cameo Lavaliere Necklace 10K Gold
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Lavaliere:Necklace:10k Yellow Gold
Fall Festival Sale--shop early for the holidays. Free shipping. Fit for a queen, this late 1800's lavaliere necklace is Italian made with intricate 10K gold scroll work and five well carved carnelian shell cameos of beautiful ladies with curly locks flowing down from their heads, handsomely suspended from a 10K (electronically tested and guaranteed) chain. Each carving is unique and the side cameos measure 11/16" by 9/16" with the center drop cameo measuring 7/8" by 5/8". Each is bezel set in an ...
$795 USD SaleSALE Large 2 7/16" SIGNED Victorian Shell Cameo Phoebus Apollo & the Hours Brooch Pendant 800 Silver & 14K
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Mythological:Phoebus Apollo Ascending:Brooch:Pendant:800 Silver
Fall Festival Sale--New sale price plus free shipping, too. This is a superb Italian carved scenic cameo depicting the famous "Apollo Phoebus and the Hours Preceded by Aurora" (also known as Phoebus Apollo Ascending). The original (see picture) is a ceiling fresco painted by Guido Reni (1613) in the Rospigliosi Palace in Rome. It is his most famous work of art. The detail in the master carving is fabulous as there are so many characters, 7 Horae 2 Gods and a flying cherub, and animals in this ...
$1,150 USD SaleSALE Antique 18K Shell Cameo Brooch Cultured Pearls Handsome Bacchus - 17.6 grams
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Shell:Sardonic:Mythology:Gold:Pearls:Brooch
Gorgeous Italian shell cameo, gorgeous specimen of fine European jewelry craftsmanship. This amply sized 18K (750) yellow gold brooch is simply a splendid example of a high quality carved shell cameo in near mint condition, expertly encased in a thick gold pocket watch style case. This stunning brooch is estimated to be circa 1900-1910, but the shell cameo itself may be a bit older, 1880-1890. The carving is a rare left facing depiction of the Greek god, Dionysus (Roman god, Bacchus), god of ...
$849 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Suite Necklace/Brooch & Earrings 14K Rose Gold
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Stone:Brooch:Pendant:Necklace:Earrings:14k Rose Gold
Crafted in the 1860's, this rose gold hardstone cameo suite is in gorgeous condition. The warm glow of rose gold augments the beauty of any cameo, no matter what the medium, but adds a special touch to the natural glow of an agate cameo, be it carnelian or sardonyx stone. Free worldwide shipping. The lovely carnelian stone cameos are beautifully carved and their rosy colored hand crafted and etched settings are gorgeous and mint. Very rare and unique (especially in a matching suite), they are ...
$795 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Museum Lava Cameo Pendant of Raphael "Giant of the Renaissance"
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Lava:Raphael:Pendant:9k Rose Gold:10k Yellow Gold
Fall Festival Sale. This is a great gift idea for the art lover in your life, a depiction of one of Italy's masters! This magnificent grey Vesuvius lava cameo is a very fine depiction of Italy's most loved Renaissance artist, Raphael. Italian carved, it is a fine bust rendition of his likeness with his very distinctive hat, perfect facial features and flowing long hair all carved to perfection in very high relief (depth). We found this cameo in Aberdeen, Scotland many years ago. The setting ...
$300 USD SaleSALE 1 7/8" Antique Shell Cameo Venus & Cupid 900 Silver Pendant Brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Shell:Mythology:Love:Brooch:Silver
This is an ever so sweet mother and child scene cameo. This finely detailed carving was acquired from Santiago, Chile, and is thought to be dated prior to World War I, at the turn of the century. This is a nicely sized scene cameo, measuring just under 2" at 1 7/8" and weighing a remarkable 11 grams, which the majority of the weight coming from the shell itself, not the setting. We have updated this brooch with a large wire pearl enhancer bail so that it can be worn with your favorite set of ...
$999 USDRARE Antique Victorian Goddess Astraea Sciacca Coral Cameo Brooch/Pendant 12K Vermeil
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Coral:Goddess Astraea:Mythological:Brooch:Pendant
When only the finest will do, give the gift of Mediterranean coral! This is a splendid example of an 1880's genuine Italian carved coral artisan work from Italy!! This rare and lovely carving depicts Astraea (literal translation "tar maiden"), Goddess of Justice This exquisite portrait carved coral cameo brooch/pendant from my Private Collection is carved from a full stalk of Sciacca peachy pink coral (incredibly rare). She is bezel set in a 12K yellow gold vermeil measuring 1 3/4 inches long ...
$975 USD SaleSALE Signed Victorian Neptune (Poseidon) God of the Sea 12K Shell Cameo Swivel Brooch/Pendant
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sardonyx Shell:Mythological:Poseidon:Brooch:Pendant:12k Yellow Gold
This is a daunting left facing sardonyx shell cameo carving of the Roman god, Neptune, also known as Poseidon in Greek mythology, holding his symbolic trident staff at his left shoulder, looking out over the sea. The ornate 12K gold brooch setting measures 52x55mm, and the cameo itself measures 41x33mm. The cameo is set in a thick bezel which is mounted to the elaborate surround at top and bottom on a swivel, which allows the bezel to pivot around 360 degrees. The carving depicts a mighty and ...
$399 USDVictorian Cannetille Cameo Bracelet 12K Gold Vermeil
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian:Bracelet:Cannetille:12k Yellow Gold Vermeil
This beautifully crafted antique cannetille cameo gilt vermeil (12K gold over silver) bracelet features five expertly hand carved carnelian shell portrait cameos! Unusually long for a Victorian bracelet, the total length is 7 inches and it weighs 25.6 grams. No markings but the bracelet appears to be at least 800 silver, common for this period. It was Italian made in the mid 1800's. Each oval cameo is bezel set into cannetille filigree panels with Etruscan beading which each measure 15/16" by 1 ...
$189 USD SaleSALE Victorian 14K Gold Shell Cameo Greek God Zeus - 9.2 Grams
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Shell:Oyster:Mythological:God:Brooch:14k Yellow Gold
Dating from the mid to late 1800's, this is a most serene cameo depiction of the Greek king of the gods Zeus (Roman god Jupiter), carved from thick oyster shell. It is set in a thick 14K gold (tested and guaranteed at least 14K) bezel setting with its original long pin and old c-clasp. The entire piece measures 1 3/8 inches long by 1 1/8 and is absolutely captivating. The carver has masterfully captured Zeus with his signature heavy beard and curly locks. Total weight is 9.2 grams. At today's ...
$849 USD SaleSALE Fine Antique Victorian Rebecca at the Well Shell Cameo Brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Biblical:Rebecca At The Well:Brooch:9ct Yellow Gold
Complete or start your cameo collection with this lovely Rebecca at the Well carving. No one else will have one like this! Rebecca at the Well is definitely one of the most popular cameo scenes ever. Usually, they are carved in an abstract motif with very simple features and adornments. This Rebecca is quite the opposite. Well carved with fine features and plenty of adornments and background this Rebecca is one of the finest I have seen. Fairly rare in this motif, I have seen only a few like it. ...
SOLDSOLD Antique Victorian Shell Cameo 2 1/8" Silhouette of Muse Polyhymnia Diamond Habille & Chain
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Silhouette:Mythological:Muse Polyhymnia:Brooch:Pendant:Diamond:14k Yellow Gold:Silver
Everyone needs a muse in their life............this regally sized beauty with a genuine diamond necklace is sure to fit the bill. Free chain and free shipping included. An early 1900's beautiful work of art, this genuine carnelian shell cameo brooch/pendant offers a splendid and very, very rare rendition of the mythological muse Polyhymnia. She is portrayed with all her attributes from her gaze up to the sky, to the laurel wreath (the wreath of Daphne) in her gorgeous hair, to her lyre on her ...
SOLDSOLD Antique Victorian 2 3/4" Allegory of Night & Day Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 10K Gold
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sardonyx Shell:Mythological:Allegory Of Night And Day:Brooch:Pendant:12k Yellow Gold
Free Overnight shipping to the USA. This 1860's Italian Cameo is as fine an example of the Allegory of Night and Day as you will find. It includes all the characteristics such as the moon, stars, wheat and roses in Day's (Eos) hair, and poppies in Night's (Nyx) hair and the love dove beautifully captured full wing at the bottom. It symbolizes the movement from night to dawn. It was expertly carved from a nice and thick sardonyx shell, the most preferred medium for this subject. It is securely ...
SOLDSOLD RARE Museum 1820's Georgian "Abduction of Deianira" Tommaso Saulini Shell Cameo 15K
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Religious:Guardian Angel:Brooch:15k Yellow Gold
This 1820's cameo combines all the attributes most coveted by collectors. The excellence of the carving and the craftsmanship in the setting, the rarity of the mythological subject, the subjects themselves, the almost certain likelihood of being carved by Tommaso Saulini, the age of the cameo and its fantastic condition all make it a museum quality cameo in every sense. This large cameo is magnificently carved from a thick and supple sardonyx shell and is a reproduction in shell of Guido Reni's ...
SOLDSOLD Mid Victorian 18K Sardonyx Banded Agate Stone Cameo Ring - Size 6
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carved:Hardstone:Agate:Ring:18k Yellow Gold
Ample in size, quality and beauty, this mid-19th century hardstone cameo ring is truly a delight! The deep whiskey colored sardonyx stone just radiates Old World elegance. The portrait carving depicts a European beauty with very realistic facial features and glorious glorious hair and dress. This level of carving is much more difficult in stone as opposed to the softer shell. Soft curves abound in her face with even a perfect ear and long drop earring! The entire face of the ring measures ...
SOLDSOLD Large Museum Antique Victorian Bacchante Lava Cameo 18K Frame 10K Chain
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Lava:Bacchante:Persephone:Brooch:Pendant:18k Yellow Gold
Fit for a queen, this most beautiful genuine cameo brooch pendant is Italian in origin and expertly carved in fantastic relief from lava from Mt. Vesuvius. Circa 1850, it features a full face depiction of a very elegant Bacchante or perhaps Persephone (as she looks exactly like the Persephone in Bernini's painting "The Rape of Persephone"). Characteristic grape clusters and leaves are entwined throughout her hair and her face is simply gorgeous. Extremely well carved in fine detail top to bottom ...
SOLDSOLD Large 2 7/16" Museum Quality 10K Victorian "Dante Bows Before the Angel Pilot" Shell Cameo
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Scenic:Dante's Divine Comedy:Brooch:Pendant:10k Yellow Gold
Fine antique cameo carvings of one of a kind, uncommon scenes are an enigma that sparks the interest of all cameo collectors and lovers. Like solving a mystery, it can sometimes take years to unravel the carver's message or pinpoint the work of art he so long ago sought to emulate. Solving the mystery of this beautiful cameo in 2007 from our collection of one of a kind scene cameos was a challenge that had daunted us for many years. At last, the "cold case" was solved, leading us to Italy's own ...
SOLDSOLD 2" Antique Victorian Raphael's Madonna of the Chair Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 900 Silver
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Religious:Raphael's Madonna Of The Chair:Brooch:Pendant:900 Silver
A classic cameo to be cherished for generations to come! At 2 inches tall not including the bail, this cameo is both a large and lovely early 1900's depiction of Raphael's famous "Madonna of the Chair" painting. It is carved in great relief (depth) and is very detailed, crisp and intricate, certainly the work of a master carver. Note the lovely facial features given to the Madonna and Jesus, the alluring beauty, the beautiful robes and swaddling clothes, the nimbus, or halos and a lovely baby ...
SOLDSOLD Antique Victorian Raphael's Madonna of the Chair Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 12K Gold Vermeil
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Religious:Raphael's Madonna Of The Chair:Brooch:Pendant:12k Yellow Gold Vermeil:800 Silver
This is a lovely late 1800's carved cameo depiction of Raphael's painting, 'Madonna of the Chair'. This depiction is my personal favorite of religious themed carvings. It is adorned and set in a heavy gold vermeil setting. Note the lovely facial features given to the Madonna and Jesus, the alluring beauty, the beautiful robes and swaddling clothes, the nimbus, or halos and a lovely baby Jesus clinging to his Mother Mary. The facial features of Jesus' cousin John the baptist are likewise very ...
SOLDSOLD Antique Victorian Museum 1860's Zeus Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Pinchbeck
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Mythological:Zeus:Jupiter:Brooch:Pendant:Pinchbeck
Zeus cameos are some of the rarest and most coveted shell cameos out there. One reason for this is that only master carvers seem to attempt the King and Ruler of the Gods as he is highly revered and the characteristic curly locks in his hair and beard, as well as his intricate laurel wreath, require a great deal of time and skill. This 1860's Italian depiction is as fine as he gets. The details in those features as well as his eyes. nose, mouth and gown are as magnificent as they are remarkable. ...
SOLDSOLD Antique Victorian 14K Shell Cameo Goddess Juno Hair Barrette Clip 8mm Akoya Pearls
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Carnelian Shell:Mythological:Hera:Pendant:Barrette:14k Yellow Gold:Akoya Pearls
We always try to avoid such adjectives as "Wow" or "Stunning" in our descriptions, but there is always a first time for everything. This French clip cameo hair barrette is simply STUNNING. And a WOW! Look as good going as you do coming with this fabulous, one of a kind, 14K shell cameo barrette. Perfect for a June bride or birthday girl or any day of the week. Pearls are thought to bring good luck and they are the June birthstone. Juno is the goddess of marriage. This is the only solid 14K gold ...
SOLDSOLD Victorian Full Face Lava Cherub Cameo Brooch Pendant 925 Silver
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Lava:Carved:Vesuvius:Brooch:Pendant:925 Silver
This is an endearing late Victorian Period cameo depiction of a young Roman man or cherub, carved with tremendous three dimensional relief from genuine lava. The bezel is a custom made 925 Sterling Silver bezel brooch and pendant combination. Neither the bezel or clasp is stamped but is tested and guaranteed as 925 Sterling silver. The young fellow has been coyly smiling at me for many years. Doesn't he have "great hair"? The entire setting measures 31mm (1 1/4") tall, not including the locking ...
SOLDSOLD 1850's RARE Museum Quality Reverse Carved Bacchante Maiden Cameo Brooch Pendant 18K
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Reversed Carved:Oyster Shell:Mythological:Bacchante Maiden:Brooch:Pendant:18k Yellow Gold
This large and lovely handcrafted carved shell cameo exhibits the very best of Italian cameo carving. It features an extremely detailed and crisp Bacchante maiden reversed carved from oyster shell in the 1850's. Absolutely the work of a top master carver of the time and set in a hand crafted solid 18K yellow gold frame. Truly a very rare one of a kind cameo to be treasured for generations to come! The genuine shell cameo carving depicts a mythological follower of the god Bacchus. Known as a ...| Items 1 - 28 of 28 | Page 1 of 1 |
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