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The Art of the Cameo

She is one of those whom cameos become, / and unhurriedness, and old enamel, / a window to the garden, jasmine, the Moon, sorrow, / a string of pearls around a swan-like neck.
Konstantin Balmont, Cameo, written 1917, published 1921

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Before photography, there were cameos. Gods, emperors, lovers, and unknown faces took shape in stone and shell, preserving the ideals and fascinations of their time. Fashion changes, empires fall, but these miniature portraits endure. To wear a cameo is to carry a fragment of history that has outlived its own age.

22 pieces

cutout — Antique Victorian Shell Cameo of Princess, Circa 1860-1890, England Mid-19th century Antique Victorian Shell Cameo of Princess, Circa 1860-1890, England$360.00 cutout — Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch, Italy, Mid-19th Century Mid-19th century Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch, Italy, Mid-19th Century$650.00 cutout — Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Helmeted Classical Figure, 10K Late 19th century Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Helmeted Classical Figure, 10K$750.00 Cutout-Vintage Italian Art Deco Shell Cameo with Diamond, Circa 1910-1930 Early 20th century Vintage Italian Art Deco Shell Cameo with Diamond, Circa 1910-1930$380.00 cutout — Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle Mid-19th century Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle$650.00 cutout — Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady Mid-19th century Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady$450.00 cutout — Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890 Late 19th century Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890$450.00 cutout— Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis Late 19th century · Early 20th century Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis$2,500.00 cutout-Antique Shell Cameo Gild Mounted Brooch of Roman Goddess Flora Late 19th century Antique Shell Cameo Gild Mounted Brooch of Roman Goddess FloraSold cutout-Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, Rebecca at the Well, 1930s Early 20th century Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, Rebecca at the Well, 1930sSold cutout — Antique Shell Cameo Brooch with Marcasite 800 Silver Frame, Late 19th Century Late 19th century Antique Shell Cameo Brooch with Marcasite 800 Silver Frame, Late 19th Century$650.00 cutout-Antique Shell Cameo Brooch - the Festivities of Bacchus Late 19th century Antique Shell Cameo Brooch - the Festivities of BacchusSold cutout-Antique Shell Cameo Antinous Late 19th century Antique Shell Cameo AntinousSold cutout-Vintage Shell Cameo G.Noto Early 20th century Vintage Shell Cameo G.NotoSold Cutout-Vintage Shell Cameo Bracelet Mid-20th century Vintage Shell Cameo BraceletSold cutout — Royal Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp, 18-inches Contemporary Royal Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp, 18-inches$750.00 cutout — Historically Significant Portrait Cameo of Pope Pius XII Shell Cameo in 14K Gold Mid-20th century Historically Significant Portrait Cameo of Pope Pius XII Shell Cameo in 14K Gold$35,000.00 cutout-Antique Carved Coral Sciacca, Gold, and Diamond Cherub Brooch 18th century and earlier · Late 19th century Antique Carved Coral Sciacca, Gold, and Diamond Cherub BroochSold cutout — Antique Carved Coral Gold Cameo with Pearl and Diamonds Late 19th century Antique Carved Coral Gold Cameo with Pearl and Diamonds$1,200.00 cutout — Victorian Antique Ivory Cameo Pendant, Circa 1840-1850, France Mid-19th century Victorian Antique Ivory Cameo Pendant, Circa 1840-1850, France$2,500.00 cutout — Victorian 14kt Gold Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring, Circa 1860–1880 Late 19th century Victorian 14kt Gold Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Ring, Circa 1860–1880$1,100.00 cutout — Amedeo Italian Shell Cameo 14K Gold Pendant Brooch Late 20th century Amedeo Italian Shell Cameo 14K Gold Pendant Brooch$650.00