Camés

A charming hand carved shell cameo brooch-bezel set- illustrating a woman pouring water into a bath and a cherub holding a jug.

ID#: BRO097

Stones: Shell Cameo

Material: 18 karat Gold

Dimensions: 52 mm (L)  x 10 mm (W) x 42 mm (H)

Weight: 11.9g

Condition: Excellent

Lovely shell cameo depicting a Roman woman with a laurel crown in her flowing hair. Cameo is beautifully set in a carved onyx frame, further finished with a rose gold frame. 

** Can be easily converted to pendant.

ID#: BRO146

Metal: rose gold 

Material: One (1) bezel set, shell cameo en relief. Measures approximately 0.86 inches (L) x 0.64 inches (W) 

Weight: 7.0g

Dimensions: Entire frame: 1.5 inches (L) x 1.2 inches (W) x 0.3 inches (D)

Onyx frame: 0.13 inches width, gold frame: 0.16 inches width

Popular since biblical times cameos saw a huge resurgence at the end of the 18th and all throughout the 19th century. Adored by the likes of Queen Victoria and Empress Josephine Bonaparte, it was the must-have accessory of the time.  With the current rise in interest in vintage and antique jewelry, especially brooches, this cameo looks great on the lapel of your favorite jacket. 

This stunning oval cameo brooch/pendant depicts a classic hand carved Roman beauty in high relief with alabaster white skin and flowing tresses against a pale pink background. The 14k yellow gold frame is skillfully hand-engraved with an acanthus motif. This delightful piece can be worn as a brooch or pendant. 

ID#: PEN178

Material: hand carved shell 

Metal: 14k yellow gold 

Weight: 12.1g

Dimensions: 1 7/16" (W) x 1 5/8" (L) x 8/16" (D)

Markings: '14k', makers mark

Stunningly detailed carved shell cameo of woman look downwards. Cameo is bezel set in 10k yellow gold frame with a decorative rope design and engraving. Can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant. 

ID#: BRO007

Dimensions: 39mm x 33mm x 4mm

Weight: 9.9g

Metals: 10K yellow gold

Materials: shell

Markings: '10k', 'SAFFARI'

Vintage exquisitely carved shell cameo of a woman. Cameo is bezel set in a intricately designed 10k yellow gold frame. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant.

ID#: BRO004

Materials: shell

Metals: 10K Yellow Gold

Dimensions: 4.0 cm (L) x 8 cm (W) x  5.4 cm (H)

Weight: 15.4g

Markings: '10k', 'BJ'

Beautifully carved shell cameo of woman with flowers in her hair. Cameo is bezel set in 14k white gold intricately designed frame. Can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant. 

ID#: BRO001

Metals: 14k white gold

Materials: shell 

Dimensions: 3.3 cm (L) x 7 cm (W) x  4.3 cm (H) 

Weight:  11.6g

Beautiful vintage 14k rose gold shell cameo brooch that has been impeccably transformed into a ring. Ring shank is also vintage and is 14k yellow gold. 

ID#: RG091

Metals: 14K yellow and rose gold

Materials: shell cameo

Size: 6 1/2

Weight: 5.5g

Exquisitely carved shell cameo of woman look downwards. Cameo is bezel set in a 14k yellow gold decorative frame. Can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant. 

ID#: BRO006

Materials: shell

Metals: 14K yellow gold

Dimensions: 4.7 cm (L) x 0.6 cm (W) x 4.2 cm (H)

Weight: 12.7g

Beautifully carved shell cameo of woman looking upwards. Cameo is bezel set in 18k yellow gold frame with a decorative rope design. Can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant. 

ID#: BRO002

Materials: shell

Metals: 18k yellow gold

Dimensions: 3.2 cm (L) x 0.4 cm (W) x 4.0 cm (H) 

Weight: 13g

Beautifully detailed large vintage 22k yellow gold shell cameo of a man and a woman riding a horse drawn chariot. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant.

ID#: BRO009

Materials: shell

Metals: 22K yellow gold

Dimensions: 7.4 cm (L) x 11 cm (W) x 6.1 cm (H)

Weight: 42.6g

This is a beautiful vintage shell cameo depicting an elegant lady with her hair done up and wearing a pearl and diamond necklace.  The frame is in 14 karat white gold and can be worn as both a pendant or a brooch.

ID#: BRO092

Metal:  14 karat white gold frame.

Cameo:  Shell cameo.

Diamond:  One old European cut diamond measuring approximately 2.8 mm with total estimated diamond weight of 0.08 ct. is estimated to be VS-SI quality and estimated F/G color.  This diamond is bezel set into the shell cameo.

Item Weight:  16.1 grams

Dimensions:  54.14 mm x 41.88 mm x 9.52 mm

Condition:  Excellent

Markings:  '14K'

Lovely bezel set, hardstone black and white cameo set in 14k white gold. Cameo show milgrain work. Necklace has a delightful decorative leaf bail. 

ID#: NEC065

Material: Black and white hardstone

Chain and Setting: 14k white gold 

Clasp: 14k white gold lobster clasp

Weight: 5.1g

Length: 20" with 1 1/2" drop

Markings: '14K', arrow