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Antique 10K Gold Victorian Swivel Mourning Cameo Brooch Locket Tooth Hair 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 10k yellow gold carved shell swivel cameo mourning brooch/locket, with hair & a
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1860s American Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold "Hector going to see Paris" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable antique shell cameo brooch depicts the poignant scene of Hector going to see Paris
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19th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique shell cameo captures The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, a classical
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented to the centre with a stunning shell cameo depicting a female figure in profile, facing the left
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique 1850s Yellow Gold "St John the Baptist with Jesus" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable antique brooch from the 1850s features a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting
Category

1850s Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian cameo pendant pearl earrings set
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Kenilworth, US
Exquisitely carved Italian oval shell cameo profile pendant of Zeus remounted in a custom 18K gold
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Filigree Calcedony Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique brooch showcases a finely carved shell cameo set in an ornate yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian 12k Hand-Carved Cameo Pendant Brooch is a beautifully preserved piece of
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Hardstone Cameo Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
unique. Shell Cameos are very common, hardstone Cameos are not. To make these takes a very skilled
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1890s English Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Tear Drop Shape Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
shape shell cameo 17 x 35mm or 1 7/16 x 11/16 inch 14k yellow gold Tested: 14k 10.3 grams 2 1/8 x 1
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Early 19th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Cameo Ring, Gentleman Portrait
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Edwardian era 9kt gold cameo ring. A handsome carved bullmouth shell cameo
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Shell and 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional and finely carved shell cameo depicting the three Graces*. The collet setting to the shell panel
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 8K Rose Gold Noble Lady Bacchante Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique 8K rose gold cameo pendant brooch showcases a finely hand-carved shell cameo
Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Rose Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cameo Snake Ring 1890 Edwardian
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
yellow gold wrapped around the cameo shell. The coiled snake enhances the overall design and theme of the
Category

1890s Edwardian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Century Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant w 12 Karat Yellow Gold Frame
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
carved shell cameo. Fitted with a bail, the piece can also be worn as a pendant when placed on a chain
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Early 1900s North American Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
intricate craftsmanship. The oval-shaped carved shell cameo features a beautifully detailed profile of a
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

14kt White Gold Cameo Pin, Shell, Victorian Era, 19x15x10mm, Lady w/Single Cut
Located in San Diego, CA
x 15 x 10 mm. Adorned with an octagonal shell cameo showcasing a lady adorned with flowers in her
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

White Gold

Antique Sterling Silver Cameo Night Comes Rushing Metaphor Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
sky. The finely carved shell cameo captures extraordinary movement and energy, with delicate details
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Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
carved bullmouth shell cameo depicting Nyx the Greek goddess and personification of night housed in a 9ct
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Filigree 14K White Gold Large Black Onyx Lady Cameo Brooch
Located in Sewickley, PA
finely carved white shell cameo of a classical lady set against a deep black onyx background, creating a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Cameo Conversion Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
jeweler into a wearable work of art. The pendant features a finely carved shell cameo depicting Hypnos
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Cameo Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Habille Filigree Antique
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB ART DECO - VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE CARVED SHELL CAMEO DIAMOND HABILLE RING
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18k Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
carve than shell which is a significantly softer material. Most shell cameos were carved in Naples
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1880s Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Fine Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink finely carved with high relief conch shell cameo of
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

14k Gold

1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extremely rare fine carved Shell Cameo depiction of a Gentlemen. METAL: 18k yellow gold. WEIGHT: 13.7
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1890s Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

18k Gold

C1850 English Victorian Angelic Cameo Gold Frame Brooch signed by J. Mouhe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cherubs dancing on clouds adorn this heavenly antique bull's mouth shell cameo brooch carved in mid
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Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Antique "Eros with Swans" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Romantic and finely carved, this antique brooch features a beautifully detailed shell cameo
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
. Carving hardstone cameos requires much greater skill and artistry than shell cameos. This white and black
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled

Victorian 14k Sardonyx Hardstone Lady Faces Cameo Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
carve than shell which is a significantly softer material. Most shell cameos were carved in Naples
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1880s Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief
Located in New York, NY
far more difficult to carve than shell cameos as they are carved from semi-precious gems and require
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Belle Epoque Apollo God Lyre Musician Cameo Brooch 14 Karat Gold High Relief
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning large size antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Brooch Pin
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a Guardian Angel with Child walking on a
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold-filled

Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
The earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before
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1880s Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Cameo Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Goddess Maiden Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
shell cameos depicts a different goddess. The goddess images are masterpieces of neoclassical cameo
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Dove Bird Flower Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian High Relief
Located in New York, NY
their wedding day, and was worn by both men and women. The shell cameo is set in a gorgeous Gold
Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Amazing Female Cameo Carved Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved shell with a girl carved out. Fine condition.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Shell

Amazing Female Cameo Carved Shell
Amazing Female Cameo Carved Shell
$396 Sale Price
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Etruscan Revival Hardstone Agate Cameo of Beatrice Cenci by Filippo Tignani
Located in Hummelstown, PA
. Tignani was known for his mastery in crafting intricate hardstone and shell cameos, often depicting
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1870s Italian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Jill Garber 19th Century Hand Carved Bacchante Cameo Bolo in Sterling Silver
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
Collection Bolo necklace features a superb hand-carved, late nineteenth century Venetian Sardonyx shell cameo
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1890s American Romantic Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Tomasso Saulini Boy Cameo Locket Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
quality jewel. The hand carved shell cameo depicts the young boy in his wolf skin holding a staff and a
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19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique "Cleopatra" Cameo Shell Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Commanding and enigmatic, this antique brooch features a masterfully carved cameo portrait of
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Other

Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell
Located in New York, NY
This cameo sardonyx shell features a finely detailed carved battle scene in contrasting shades. The
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Antique Victorian Cherub Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Ornate Frame - c.1860
Located in London, GB
buttery coloured 18ct solid gold with accents of foliate and floral motifs. The central shell cameo
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Cameo Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite and unique, this Italian intricately hand-carved conch shell depicting the Roman goddess
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Shell, Wood

Early 1900 Cameo Shell Lamp Greek Mythology Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Cameo Shell Lamp Early 1900 Italy "Three Graces" engraved Metal Base with three sphinxes Perfect
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Metal

Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique
Located in Newtown, CT
Victorian carved whole conch Shell c1880. Beautiful and rare item to find! This was hand carved in
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Shell

Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant Necklace 18K Gold - Victorian c.1860
Located in London, GB
large antique 18ct gold shell cameo brooch/pendant locket made c.1860, depicting a figurehead of Hera
Category

19th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to present this amazing Victorian Cameo Brooch, dating back to the 1830s-1850s. The
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Pinchbeck

1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant is a stunning example of Art Deco jewelry
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to offer you a beautifully carved Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch from the late 19th
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Hebe Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 The carving shows Hebe, seated and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Cameo

Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage oriental living room lamp in brassware, height 73 cm for a diameter of 46 cm. Additional information: Material: Copper & brass.
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cameo Portrait Profile of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) Shell
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This oval cameo was carved in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century out of a two layered shell. It
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1840s Italian Antique Shell Cameo

Yellow Gold Shell Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold (top) with 14k Yellow Gold (shank) Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo
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1920s Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Shell Art Deco Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 10k 10k Cameo Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 22.9mm x 17.7mm Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening
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1920s Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Carved by hand from natural shell, the cameo features a beautifully
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Cameo

Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch This Edwardian natural shell hand carved cameo depicts a
Category

Mid-19th Century European Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold Italian Antique Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Italian Antique Cameo Pendant Hand carved cameo shell with a darker than usual background
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Shell Cameo

Materials

9k Gold

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Antique Shell Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique shell cameo you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for an antique shell cameo from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique shell cameo has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by John Brogden and Theodor Fahrner are consistently popular. An antique shell cameo can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 12 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique shell cameo, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Shell Cameo?

On average, an antique shell cameo at 1stDibs sells for $1,950, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.