NEW FAKE ALERT:I HAVE RECENTLY COME ACROSS WHAT LOOKS LIKE IVORY BUT HAS SYMETRICAL LINES UP AND DOWN,I BELIEVE THIS IS DONE BY SOME KIND OF MACHINE AND IS VEGTABLE IVORY NOT REAL IVORY,.MAY NOT EVEN BE VEGTABLE IVORY MAY BE SOME OTHER MAN MADE ITEM.FAKE ALERT==IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THERE ARE LAVA CAMEOS BEING MADE NOW THAT LOOK JUST LIKE THE OLD ONES.THEY ARE REPROS.SOME BEING MADE IN ENGLAND. BE CAREFUL IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OLD LAVA PIECES.I RECENTLY PURCHASED WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A LAVA CAMEO.IT WAS TO HEAVY,TO SHINY AND WHEN LOOKED AT IT UNDER A LOUPE THERE WERE TINY BEADS WHERE THE POURED LIQUID HAD HARDENED OUTSIDE OF MOLD.THERE WERE NO CARVE MARKS AND THE SETTING LOOKED VERY OLD -EVEN HAD SOLDER IN DIFFERENT PLACES.PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THESE.THEY ARE VERY HIGH RELIEF.3 WKS AFTER I SENT THIS BACK THE IDENTICAL CAMEO IN A DIFFERENT FRAME CAME UP ON EBAY FROM ANOTHER STATE.2 DIFFERENT FRAMES,2 DIFFERENT STATES BUT THE SAME HIGH RELIEF LAVA HEAD.A LADY FEEDING A BIRD GRAPES.PLEASE NOTE SOME OF THEM DO NOT HAVE THE BEADS.
THERE IS ANOTHER CAMEO BEING MADE IN ENGLAND.VERY HIGH RELIEF WOMEN WITH GRAPES IN HER HAIR-IT COMES IN PINK,WHITE,BLACK AND AMBER.IT IS USUALLY SET IN SILVER LOOKING MATERIAL.THIS IS VERY LARGE AND HIGH RELIEF.LOOKS VERY GOOD.THEY HIT THE MARKET AROUND 5 YRS AGO.THEY SELL IN ENGLAND FOR AROUND 50.00.I HAVE SEEN MANY OF THESE ON THE INTERNET.
THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN ALOT OF CAMEOS SOLD LATELY AS IVORY THAT ARE OLD CELLULOID.SOME OF THESE A NEEDLE WILL NOT GO THRU.THEY ARE HIGH RELIEF.SOME SAY DEPOSE ON THE PINS.MOST OF THEM WERE DONE FROM 1910-1930.
NEWEST FAKE ALERT: I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS CAMEOS SOLD ON THE INTERNET AS SHELL THAT ARE PLASTIC AND NEW. .IN PARTICULAR THERE IS A CHERUB CLIMBING A LADDER IN A VINEYARD.THE CAMEO EVEN GOES UP AND DOWN LIKE THE REAL ONES. THIS IS MASS PRODUCED AND MOLDED.THE NEWEST ONE IS A MADOONA WITH HAND PRAYING FULL FACED.THIS IS RESIN-A NEEDLE WILL NOT GO THRU IT ALSO.
Sometime when a shell grows it stretches leaving natural lines in the shell.These are not from age,drying out or cracks.They are the natural growth of the shell.So brand new cameos can have these lines especially seen from the back and they do not take away any value of the cameo.
I love cameos.They are miniature works of art. Because of this I want everyone to learn about them. I have prepared this page to help you out.Cameo have doubled and in some cases tripled in price in the last 10 years.
Cameo History: Stone cameos have been carved since 332 bc. That is when the first agate was found that could be carved. The place was Alexandria, Egypt. Even though shells were carved from the 1500's most shell cameos were carved after the late 1700's.
Cameos for years have been used as photos when there were none. Roman and Greek emperors and rulers were imortalized in stone or shell. The Greek artists of the roman empire carved gods and godesses. In the renaissance, Greco Roman style was predominate in the portraits, myths, and legends carved.Many famous people have loved cameos.Josephine and Napoleon wore them all the time. Queen Victoria loved them and had many carved for subjects.Thru out the ages they were prized as works of art and very valuable.
The demand for cameos was so great that the stone started to run out and other mediums were sought after. Shell was plentiful along with lava from Mt. Vesuvius. In the early 1800's many people visited Europe on the Grand Tour and wanted souvenirs to take back. Cameos were pictures of what they had seen. Later in WWII men were stationed in Italy and brought back cameos for their women.
For 100 years, 1840-1940, the cameo was the one piece of jewelry most women owned. In the 1930's the diamond industry, trying to get women to buy diamonds, started putting diamonds in cameos.Most women owned a cameo but not a diamond.This is called Cameo habille, or decorated.Most of these are white gold.White gold was not used until 1919.
The traditional cameo shell of Italy is the flame or bullmouth helmet cassis rufa found on the African coast and commonly called the carnelian shell. Today a lot of modern cameos are being carved out of a much larger shell called the emperor helmet; this is a brown and white shell . PLEASE NOTE that all pink cameos advertised as angel skin coral are not; they are pink conch or roselyn shell from the Bahamas. There are very few angel skin coral cameos out there.Angel skin will have an overall pink,white,salmon color.Many times if you look close with a loop your can see tiny dark pitted places-this is the natural growth of the coral.Pink conch looks very hard,pinky and will have a white head on pink background.PLEASE NOTE:Also I have seen alot of filligree cameos lately with colored stones in frame advertised especially as emeralds or saphires. These are not REAL they are glass.White gold was first used in 1918.
Today shell cameos are still carved in Torre del Greco, a little village at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. Stone cameos are being cut in Ider Oberstein Germany and are being done by laser.Some stone cameos are still being cut by hand but they are very styalized almost art nouveau looking. A shell cameo has to be cut by hand, as it is too soft and too irregular for machine cutting.A modern master carved cameo is carved from start to finish by one person and is usually signed.It can take a week or more.To become a master carver a student has to graduate from the art institute in Torre Del Greco.There are only 2 women carvers in all of Italy. Most cameos sold today in the U.S.are apprentice caved .A shop can turn out as many as 60 a day with different carvers doing different stages like an assembly line.These cameos are done 100's of times in the same way.Not one of a kinds other than the fact they are hand carved and no 2 are alike.Most are very poorly carved with little detail.
Buying Cameos: The most important advice I can give you is to buy from a reputable dealer who knows about cameos. I have found few do. You need to decide the right size for you. Most people start with a head and go on from there. Do not look for gold in a cameo, 80% of your fine cameos are not set in gold. I sell cameos by carving first,theme,age, size and than setting Many dealers charge 100% more for a cameo set in gold. Because of the increase of gold in price the amount of gold does matter in the frame.Older cameos are set in brass, pinchbeck, gold filled, silver vermeil, or silver. A cameo not in its original setting takes away some of the value. There are many fine unset cameos however that were never set. Many tourists brought home unset cameos from Italy. Many cameos were carved in Italy and set in France, England and Germany. Always look for clean crisp carvings. Full figures and scenes are worth at least 30% more than heads unless a really fine head of god or godess.. Stress marks and lines or natural growth marks are okay 99% of your cameos are going to have some kind of lines in them.Even new cameos have lines in them.It is the way the shell grew or was tossed around in the ocean.A damaged split-cameo cannot be fixed.Some themes are very rare and therefore worth more because of the scarcity.In the UK there are porcelain restorers that pour some kind of filler over the whole cameo and hide the cracks.They call these cameos restored.
Care and Cleaning: Cameos are alive and they need to breathe. They do not like heat. They should be oiled at least once a year. I use mineral oil. I do not like olive oil because if it is not completely removed it will turn a cameo yellow and smelly. Soak for a couple of hours.If really dry looking soak overnight. I use a soft toothbrush, dish soap, and luke warm water, and wash until the oil is gone. Dry thoroughly!!!!! For yellow stains sometimes Neutrogena shampoo and a soft toothbrush will get them out.You may have to do this many times but some yellowing does dissappear after this process.Do not leave any oil on the cameo!!!! DO NOT dip in cleaners, this will dry them out.I see many cameos that look frosted and this is because they have been put in harsh cleaners and the finish is taken off.Do not store in plastic bags,hot places or on cotton pads in boxes-all this drys them out.The best place is just sitting in a drawer in jewelry box,etc.They are brittle is you drop them on floor they may break.Also they can be worn down.You see many rings with no features left on face because the person has rubbed them.You can clean ivory sometimes with toothpaste.Lava is very tricky.I use a white artist eraser.be careful about dipping lava in water.
Age/Fakes: Since most shell cameos are Italian, they can be circa dated to 20 year periods, according to hair styles, jewelry, clothes, scenes and settings. Pin backs are a good clue. Also, white gold was not used until after 1910. Greco Roman noses were predominate from 1910 back.Rebecca by the well was carved up untill 1900.Most cameos with white borders on them were done 1950's up.
Jet cameo will have carve marks and are very light.French jet is glass.Coral cameos are not pink on white they have an all over color and many times have small nubs in the coral.A common practice in Victorian times was also to take an ivory or shell cameo and glue it on an agate background.There are also cameo that are made in wax.These are mostly busts of people.
Today most new cameos have pug noses, sweeping hair, slim bodies like Barbie. Most all cameos for sale in the US today are apprentice carved.There are many fine Master carved cameos being carved today in Italy-most go to Japan.They are very expensive and considered works of art.Most studios today in Italy have at least 2 master carvers on staff.
There are some very fine plastic cameos out, so beware. Since a shell cameo is a shell the back is curved. Also you can see little carvng marks. Also you can get familar with the coloration. Most plastic cameos have a different coloration than shell.You can always do the hot needle test. If it melts, it's plastic.There are also some very hard resins out there that will not melt with the hot needle.If you buy a old cameo that is wire wrapped make sure that the structure of the cameo is not damaged and you can cut off the wire wrap.Wire wrap takes away from the value of old cameos up to 50%..It is a nice way to set a cameo without doing fabrication but very bad for the value of the cameo to collectors.Also most wire wrapper say the setting is gold when it is gold filled.Very few wire wrappers use solid gold.
Finally do not get overwhemed when shopping. I find people usually buy the first cameo they are drawn to. Cameos are a great investment. They have tripled in price since 1991. They are the finest family heirloom you can pass on. The old ones are getting harder and harder to get. The master carvers are dying out.Please do not pass up wonderful cameos because they are not set in gold.If you are going to be a serious collector of cameos settings will make no difference to you.
I hope this has helped.
For more info please see Anna Miller's book "Cameos Old and New." I am listed in it, along with a few pictures of some of my collection. This is the greatest teaching book available...
BIG FAKE CAMEO LOOKS LIKE AMBER ALSO COMES IN WHITE-PINK-BLACKorange coral and grey COLOR-NEW BEING MADE IN ENGLAND
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BELOW YOU SEE PLASTIC RESIN CAMEOS FROM CHINA.
2 FAKE AGATE CAMEOS THAT ARE NOT AGATE.-GLASS
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Pink conch cameos not angel skin coral.99% of your pink cameo are pink conch.
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF AURORA WITH THE ANGEL OF LIGHT.THe setting is 18 kt plus gold not marked but tested. |
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From my own collection the best BABY BACCHUS EVER.Stting on his throne.The setting is 14 kt tested.High High relief. He is holding some grapes.The size is 1 3/8 by 1 3/4.Has the t bar and a early safety catch.Also has a safety chain.Much nicer in person.He stands up 1/2 inch in frame.From around 1860. CLICK |
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LARGE LAVA CAMEO OF BACCHUS.Ram on shoulder.Fabulous frame |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF THE DAUGHTERS OF ZEUS.Has 3 ladies with an eagle.Perfect carving in 9 ct gold tested/ |
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This is a FABULOUS ATHENA CAMEO WITH OWL/The setting tests to 15 ct gold.Has the c and t pin from around 1860. |
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This is a RARE AND FINE CAMEO OF ARIES THE GOD OF WAR.He has the figure on his head and Medusa on his chest. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO BY TOMASSO SAULINI. The Saulinis were cameo carvers to the royaly of England.He lived 1793-1865.It is signed T.Saulini F |
| CLICK | This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF THE 4 WINDS.From my own collection.The setting is 15 ct gold not marked but tested..Very large at 2 1/8 by 2 3/4.has the c and t pin and a safety chain.From around 1860.I have never seen thsi one before.On the back are 2 small dots of re-enforcement not seen on front.Much nicer in person. They are flying with the stars.Beautiful chased frame made by a master goldsmith. |
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This is a HUGE CAMEO OF PEACE WITH THE HORSES OF MARS.IT is 9 ct gold tested.Has the c and t pin from around 1850 |
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Thetis dipping Achilles in the river Styx. A very rare subject in a cameo.
According to the myth, Achilles' mother, Thetis, had dipped the infant Achilles
in the river Styx, holding onto him by his heel, and he became invulnerable
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but tested. Large and heavy really rare scene I have only seen one
other IT is 2 1/4 by 2 3/4 It is dated on the back also 1849 and
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This is a HUGE MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF AURORA OF THE DAWN.I have only seen one other this involved. You have Helius and cherubs,horses,4 winds |
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THIS IS A HAND CARVED CAMEO DONE IN RUSSIA OF ARIDINE. Really different I have not seen one like this before The frame tests to 10 kt gold |
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This is a HUGE MEDUSA CAMEO I1850 2 1/2 BY 2 7/8 MUSEUM QUALITY |
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This is a RARE CAMEO OF INNOCENCE.Seldom seen it is very large |
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.THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ONE PIECE CARVED AGATE CAMEO AND FRAME.The frame is 15 ct gold not marked but tested .has the locket glass on the back. |
| CLICK | This is THE BEST MUSUEM QUALITY LAVA CAMEO OF RAFFAELLO.The back is mother of pearl.Has the c and t pin from around 1850.The size is 2 1/2 by 2 1/8.MInt condition nicer in person.Just the best From my own collection. CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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This is a VERY FINE ENAMELED CAMEO OF HERA WITH ZEUS.The setting is 15 ct gold not marked but tested.From my own collection of fine and rare cameos. |
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This is a HUGE CAMEO OF A COURTING SCENE.The shell is white on white-very rare.The setting is marked 9 ct gold and tested.Has the c and t pin and a safety chain.The size is 2 3/8 by 3.From around 1860-80.I have never seen one like this before.This one really makes a statement.East-west cameo. CLICK |
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From my own collection another MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF ROMA WITH HER CHILDREN.IT is set in a 14 kt frame marked.From the 40.s.Very large at 2 5/8 round.Has a fold down bale.One of the harder themes to find. The cameo is mint Some sea salt on back |
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This is A WONDERFUL CAMEO BRACELET WITH 7 FIGURES ON IT.The gold test to 10 kt.Has a slide in catch and safety chain The largest cameo is 1 3/4 by 1.It is 7 inches long.IT is broken in one place.needs to be put back together by a jeweler that has a laser welder machine.There is also some glue on the broken spot that needs to be taken off.The cameos are Sculapio,Givnone,Traiano,Minerva,Caligola,Euterpe,Flora.All signed on the bottom of their figures with the name. You could also part them and make 7 cameos. CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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This is a HUGE WONDERFUL COURTNG SCENE WITH CHERUBS AND SHEEP. |
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This is a LARGE CAMEO OF A VICTORIAN MAN.The cameo is signed D 'ESTRADA one of the listed famous carvers of the Saulini years.The frame is 18 kt gold not marked but tested.Has a large fold down bail.Pendant only The size is 1 3/4 by 2.From around 1860.Much nicer in person.Lovely gold frame very heavy.Signed on the frornt left side. There is one tiny line on the side barely seen |
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This is a FINE CAMEO OF LAOCOON.High relief.The setting tests to 14 kt gold Very fancy from around 1880.The size is 2 by 2 1/4.Has the c and t pin and a large hook to hang a watch or locket off of.Very hard to get a good picture of him because he is so high. Museum quality. The statue of Laocoön and His Sons Gruppo del Laocoonte), also called the Laocoön Group, has been one of the most famous ancient sculptures ever since it was excavated in Rome in 1506 and placed on public display in the Vatican,where it remains. |
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This is a FABULOUS CAMEO NECKLACE .IT has7 cameos on it.The metal is a mix of Pinchbeck and 9 ct gold not marked but tested.I bought it because I am a large women and it is large and long.The bottom cameo is 2 1/2 by 3 The others are 1 1/4 by 1 3/8.The length is approx 24 inches.From around 1850. |
| CLICK | This is a FABULOUS LARGE CAMEO OF A LOVEBOAT.Maybe Eros and Psyche and cherubs.The setting is tested and marked 10 kt gold.IT is 2 5/8 by 2 1/6.Has a fold down bale for chain.From around 1940-50.There is one small line in the top left corner not seen on front.The came is secure and ready to wear.Looks to never been worn Fabulous carving. |
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This is a FABULOUS EARLY TURQUOISE GLASS CAMEO OF PSYCHE AND EROS. |
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This is a FABULOUS MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO BRACELET OF 4 GODS AND GODESS.The cameo are large at 1 3/8 by 1 34.The setting tests to 9 ct gold not marked.Has a slide in catch and safety From around 1850.The one of Cronus is cracked but secure All the cameos have had some kind of glue put on edge.I am not sure if you could wear it as is.I am selling the bracelet as if the cameos were by themselves at least 600 each and cracked one free. The bracelet is about 6 1/2 inches long.There are Athena with Medusa on her chest,Chronus with scythe,Diana with bow and moon crescent and Mercury with medical staff.They are fabulous high relief There will never be another |
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THIS IS THE BEST STONE BRACELET EVER.All the 27 cameos are agate not
shell.The bracelet tests to 14 kt.The length is 6 1/4 inches for the
small wrist.I think it is Georgian or early Victorian.The width
is 1 1/2 inches at the catch the bracelet is 1 inch. I have never seen
anything like it before.IT is in excellent condition with a chain
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This is a CAMEO OF 3 CHERUBS AND 2 MAIDENS IN HIGH RELIEF. |
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This is a FINEST PEACE CAMEO I HAVE EVER SEEN.IT is peace halting the horses of Mars.has a turquoise frame.The setting is 15 ct gold with a c and t pin.has a safety chain and the original humped box. 2 5/8 by 2 1/4.From around 1860. The box says John Hall silversmiths and jewelers.From my own collection.The turquoise is real stone not enamelled Mint condition The relief is perfect. You will never see another like this one. CLICK |
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This is a CAMEO OF THE REAL REBECCA AT THE WELL.From my own collection.Very large at 2 by 2 1/2 has the c and t pin from around 1860.I think the setting is 8 ct gold but will sell it as Pinchbeck.Much nicer in person.Museum quality and with a palm tree. |
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This is a FABULOUS CASED CAMEO OF A VERY RARE MAN WITH GLASSES.The man is James Hartness 1861-1924. |
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This is a RARE CAMEO OF A VICTORIAN MAN AND WOMEN.The setting is 15 ct gold not marked but tested.The size is very large at 2 1/2 by 2 5/8.Has the c and t pin and a safety chain.From around 1850.From my own collection Museum quality.I have never seen one like this before She has a lovely lace bonnet on |
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This is ONE THE RAREST MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEOS I HAVE EVER SEEN AND THE ONLY ONE CARVED WITH THIS THEME |
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| CLICK | This is a HUGE MANGER SCENE CAMEO.Set in 14 kt gold marked and tested. |
| CLICK | This is a HUGE CAMEO OF THE HOLY FAMILY WITH JOHN |
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This is a LARGE CAMEO OF ATHENA THE GODDESS OF WAR MUSEUM QUALITY..The frame is an enamelled snake with 2 large rubies.The setting is 15 ct gold not marked but tested.Has the c and t pin from arund 1860.The size is 2 1/8 by 2 3/4.She has the owl on her shield and Medusa on her chest to keep her safe.Much nicer in person.One of the best Athenas I have seen.Snakes mean forever=enduring. |
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This is ONE OF THE FINEST SCENES OF EROS AND PSYCHE I HAVE SEEN.They are before Hera on her throne.There are love doves,adult angels,fire,cherubs,The size is 3 1/2 by 4.Huge.From around 1860. From my own collection. CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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From my own collection THE LARGEST ANNUNCIATION ANGEL EVER. |
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This is a RARE AND FINE CAMEO OF A YOUNG GIRL WITH A DOVE.STANDS FOR LOVE. |
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| CLICK | From my own collection a VERY RARE CAMEO OF ZEUS WITH AN AGATE PEBBLE FRAME.The cameo is museum quality.Has the c and t pin.The setting is silver with agates in the border.From around 1870.The size is 2 1/8 by 2 1/2.Fabulous carving.I have only seen one other with this type of border and I sold it many years ago. CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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HUGE CAMEO OF 3 MEN WITH HORSE. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED LAVA CAMEO OF SYBIL. |
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This is the FINEST MUSEUM QUALITY BACCANTE I HAVE EVER SEEN. So much nicer in person.There are 4 colors of shell and a wonderful patina glow |
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This is a HUGE CAMEO OF MOTHER MARY WITH BABY JESUS.The setting is maked 9 ct and tested.The size is 2 1/4 by 2 3/4.Has the c and t pin and a safety chain.From around 1880.From my own collection.There are a few lines on the top side not seen just looking.A fabulous carving. So much love.CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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This is a FABULOUS CAMEO OF PSYCHE AND EROS AND CHERUBS. |
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This is a FABULOUS CAMEO OF A BABY BACCHUS WITH HIS DOG. |
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This is a FABULOUS CAMEO OF VENUS AND CUPID. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF HERMES OR MERCURY. |
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This is an EXTREMELY RARE AND HARD CAMEO TO GET. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED ONE PIECE BANDED AGATE CAMEO OF DIONYSUS. |
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This is a HUGE AND FINE MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF MUSE PLAYING PIANO WITH CHERUB PEEKING OVER. |
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This is a HUGE COMMASSO CAMEO OF PERSEUS WITH A CORAL MEDUSA. |
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FABULOUS ROMANTIC CAMEO OF WOMEN AND CHERUBS |
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HUGE CAMEO OF THE ANGEL OF HOPE. |
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ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST INTRICATE CAMEOS I HAVE EVER HAD |
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RARE ENAMELLED CAMEO OF 2 MEN |
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Rare MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF HEBE-FRENCH |
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MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF CERES OR FLORA. |
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XX RARE VERY FINE CAMEO OF VENUS IN THE HALF SHELL BEING DRIVEN BY DOLPHINS. |
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RARE MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF ST SEBASTIAN BEING TIED TO A TREE AND THE ANGEL GREETING HIM TO HEAVEN. |
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FINEST ANGEL I HAVE EVER HAD IN HEAVY GOLD SETTING.1840 |
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MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF HERA AND HER CHILDREN. |
| CLICK | THIS IS A FINE HEAD WITH DIAMOND JEWELRY.The setting is 14 kt white gold marked and tested.Has a diaomnd necklace and ring approx .20 Nice large size of 1 5/8 by 2 1/8,Has a top loop for chain.There is a small 1/2 circle mark seen on the back not the front.I think it is part of the original setting.Very rare to see all this jewelry Art Deco from the 30s CLICK |
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MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF PSYCHE ON THE BAT |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO The first time I have seen this.IT says La Paix which means peace. |
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MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF THE ANNUNCIATION ANGEL. |
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WOW I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAMEO LIKE THIS BEFORE.Fabulous flowers,with shells and harps and a little gnome sitting in the middle. |
| CLICK | This is an extremely RARE CAMEO OF MT PARNASSUS. On the bottom of it it has MONTE PARNASO.There are 18 figures on it It is set in a bubble glass frame.. CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK |
| CLICK | This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF ANTINOUS.There is 4 colors of shell The frame is gold gilt that looks like gold.From around 1850.Nicer in person.Fabulous carving CLICK |
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| CLICK | This is a MUSEUM QUALITY NIGHT AND DAY CAMEO.IT is set in a mosiac frame signed Italy.IT stands up by itself.From my own collection.The size is 2 1/8 by 3 1/8.The cameo itself is 1 3/8 by 1 3/4. Day or Eos has the sun and Nyx or night has the owl .Much nicer in person.I have not seen another set in micro mosiac frame. CLICK |
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FABULOUS MUSEUM QUALITY TOMMASO SAULINI CAMEO OF THE FAMOUS BRITISH ARTIST ARTHUR ABBOT |
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HUGE MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF SYBIL. |
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ONE THE THE FINEST NIGHT AND DAY CAMEOS EVER |
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FINE CAMEO OF A YOUNG PRICE ALBERT CARVED BY THE SAULINI STUDIOS. |
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This is an EXTREMELY RARE CAMEO OF APPOLLO WITH HIS SWAN. He was keeper of the flock.The setting is 9 ct gold tested with c and t pin.From around 1850 Very rare I have one other not as nice but nice.IT is museum quality carved.The size is 2 by 2 3/8.The shell is a little loose in frame but fine to wear.Much nicer in person. CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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This is a HUGE MANGER SCENE FROM MY OWN COLLECTION.The setting is sterling silver marked and tested. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF APOLLO AND HIS CHARIOT OF THE SUN..Very fine layered carving. |
| CLICK | This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF CHERUBS AT ART PLAY. I have not seen another like this.The setting is 15 ct gold not marked but tested.The size is 2 1/8 by 2 3/8 very large.Has the c and t pin and a large loop for chain..One is painting,reading.sculpting.The frame is done by a master gold smith. From around 1850. |
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This is a WONDERFUL SCENE WITH JESUS,MOTHERS AND CHILDREN.The setting is 15 ct gold not marked but tested.The size is 2 1/2 by 3.Has seashells in 4 places on frame.From around 1860.Much nicer in person.Has the c and t pin.So much detail, CLICK |
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This is one of my favorite cameos.it IS A GIRL READING.The setting tests to 14 kt probably 15 ct.Has the c and t pin and a large loop for chain.The size is 2 1/8 by 2 1/2 Very large.There are leaves around the edge.Much nicer in person.From my own collection.From around 1850. She is leaning on a log. |
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This is a HUGE CAMEO OF ARIADNE.The setting tests to 14 kt gold but I think it is 15 ct gold.has glass on the back and flips.Has the c and t pin and a loop for chain From around 1850.The size is 2 1/2 by 2 3/4.Mint condition so large and perfect. Museum quality.The frame is done by a master goldsmith with oak leaves and swirls. |
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This is a WONDERFUL AND RARE CAMEO OF A LION STEALING A BABY FROM A NURSING MOMThe setting is 15 kt gold marked and tested Has the c and t pin and a safety chain.The size is 2 1/4 by 2 1/2.From around 1850.The cameo is signed on the bottom plate n the front A.D.Wonderful frame with balls and twirls.Much nicer in person.There are some lines only seen when held to light.I have never seen one like this before.CLICK |
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is a RARE CAMEO OF HANIBEL ON AN ELEPHANT.iN ALL MY YEARS I HAVE ONLY
SEEN ONE OTHER LIKE THS The setting tests to a string 14 kt gold.The
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This is RARE CAMEO OF 2 FACES WITH A DEER.May be Dianah.IT is hooked to a chain that is gilt or Pinchbeck.May be gold on silver.The size is 2 1/8 by 2 1/2.The chain is thick and 16 inches.From around 1850.Much nicer in person.I have only seen one other and I sold it.Museum quality |
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Thisis a FINE CAMEO OF CUPID WITH HIS DOG.There is some arrows down below.The setting is 9 ct gold not marked but tested.Has the t pin and a newer safety catch.From around 1880 Very hard to find.On the left side is a funny spot lookslike layer of the shell not cracked not very noticed when just looking The size is 1 1/2 by 1 3/4. See how the dog has his paw on Cupids leg. |
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This is A VERY RARE LOOK AT THE BIRTH OF VENUS.She is standing on dolphins.The setting is 9 ct gold marked and tested.Unusual shape at 1 1/2 by 2 1/8.Has an old time safety swivel The cameo has lines only seen when held to light.From around 1880.Very nicely done |
| CLICK | This is a RARE MOURNING CAMEO.May have belonged to a Mason.There is the hope anchor down front as well as a compass and square.The girls have lightly carved leaves across there bottoms.The setting is silve not marked but tested.Has the c and t pin from around 1880.The size is 2 by 2 3/8 Has a safety chain also. Very heavy shell cut crosswise. |
| CLIOCK | This is a RARE CAMEO OF THE HORAE ON THE STAR BRIDGE. The HORAE, who are worshipped as Hours as well as Seasons, are the wardens of the sky and of Olympus. Their task is to open and close the Gates of Heaven, whether to open the thick cloud in the entrance, or shut it. They also yoke and unyoke the horses of the chariots of the gods, and they feed the horses with ambrosiaThe setting is 15 ct gold not marked but tested.Huge size at 2 3/8 by 2 3/4.Has the c and t pin from around 1850.The shell imoves a little in the setting but fine to wear.I have only seen one other of these years ago |
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| CLICK | This is a WONDERFUL CAMEO OF AN EAGLE AT ITS NEST WITH A WOMEN AND A BABY. Maybe the eagle has stolen the baby and the women climbed up there to get it.The setting tets to 10 kt gold Has the c and t pin. The size is 2 by 2 1/4 from around 1880.Another cameo from my own collection.I have never seen this one before.Much nicer in person.The eagle is in full relief.The cameo is mint. I love these kinds of scenes the carving is super |
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This is a FABULOUS CAMEO OF CHERUBS. The cameo is 14 kt not marked but tested.From around 1920.It is 2 inches with fold down bail.Much nicer in person.High relief .The shell has some darker area to it but all natural CLICK CLICK |
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This is a RARE MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED GEORGIAN NECKLACE WITH FABULOUS HEADS.A one of a kind form my own collection.It is 9 ct gold not marked but tested.Has the drop earrings also.They are 7/8 inch with nice long wires on the back.The necklace is 15 inches with a nice engraved slide in tight catch.From around 1840-1860.Each head is carved in high relief and just fabulous.The largest center head is 1 1/4 by 1.A very feminine and fine looking necklace. 9 fine cameos in all with the earrings.They all look to be Flora.There will never be another.So rare to find the earrings with it also.Please look at all the pictures. CLICK CLICK |
| CLICK | This is a RARE CAMEO OF NYX-NIGHT WITH HER 2 CHILDREN.There is also an owl for night and stars.The setting tests to 14 kt gold has the c and t pin and a safety chain.From around 1860.The size is 1 3/4 by 2.From my own collection.There are some lines seen with a light on the left side.There is also some Victorian shading left on the cameo.CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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This is a HUGE CAMEO OF THE ABDUCTION OF PERSEPHONE.IT is set in 14 kt gold not marked but tested.All around the edge is a string of garnets-maybe rubies.Not sure what the back plate is maybe gold or just filled.From around 1860.It has 2 hooks on the back Would be very large to wear but I have it on a plastic stand.The size is 4 1/2 by 5 5/8.The bezel looks to be pieces of gold soldered together.Looks great form the front can only see on the side.This is the largest cameo I have had.Lots of gold. |
| CLICK | This is ONE OF MY FAVORITE CAMEO OF PERSEUS AND THE SEA MONSTER He saved Andromeda.It is the best museum quality carving ever.Set in a jet frame.The cameo is mint.The jet on the back has had a new very old pin put on it as the old holes are still there.The size is 2 by 2 1/4.Has the c and t pin. The carving is in perfect relief.I have never seen another like this.CLICK |
| CLICK | This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF HOPE.She has the anchor and there is a ship on the right side. |
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This is the MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMEO OF ORPHEUS WITH HER LYRE.The setting is 15 ct gold not marked but tested.It is a habille cameo |
CLICK | One of the best ever.The frame tests to a strong 14 kt probably 15 ct.The length is 3 1/2 by 1 1/2 Has the c and t pin.Wonderful handmade frame with swirls and balls.From around 1850.I believe it is French..There is a safety chain.ON the horse of Peace are Eros and Psyche.Not sure about the faces but really neat.Never seen one like it before.The cameo is mint CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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This is a RARE AND FINE CAMEO OF A VICTORIAN BABY.IT has been in my collection for years.The only one I have ever seen like this.Set in silver with a newer pin.From around 1850.The size is 1 3/4 by 2.has a loop for safety chain.Much nicer in person.A one of a kind.She or he has the blankie. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVING OF A WATER NYMPTH.The cameo is exquisite The shell has some lines on the top just barely seen.Unmounted the size is 1 3/4 by 1 5/8.From around 1850.CLICK CLICK |
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This is a FINE CAMEO OF CHERUB SITTING ON HIS DOG.The setting frame is gold not marked but tested to 9ct.Has the c and t pin and a gold safety chain.The size is 1 3/8 by 1 5/8.From around 1850.The back looks terrible but not seen on front.Looks like a new pin put on and reenforcement to frame.Fabulous carving |
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This is a RARE CAMEO OF ATHENA THE GODDESS OF WAR.She has the bird on the top of her head. There is a locket back with glass on it.Has the c and t pin from around 1860.The size is 2 1/4 by 2 1/2.Very chunky in Pinchbeck frame.Much nicer in person. Looks like an Amazon women. |
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and the other playing music.The setting is Pinchbeck from 1840.Has the
c and t pin.The size is 2 1/8 by 2 1/2 Much nicer in person.Have not
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This is ONE OF A KIND CAMEO OF ST MICHAEL AND THE DEVIL.IT is in a humped back glass display box.I have never seen one like this before in this type of box. |
| CLICK | This is a RARE MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF SELENE AND THE SHEPERD.THere is his dog also The setting is silver with a c and t pin Has a safety chain also from around 1850 The size is 1 7/8 by 1 1/2. Fabulous carving CLICK |
| CLICK | This is a RARE MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF SELENE AND THE SHEPERD.THere is his dog also The setting is silver with a c and t pin Has a safety chain also from around 1850 The size is 1 7/8 by 1 1/2. Fabulous carving CLICK |
| CLICK | THis is a RARE AND LARGE CAMEO OF THE GROUP.You have Zeus with his eagle,Hera,Neptune,Diana,Venus with Cupid.The setting is 14 kt gold tesed.Has the c and t pin from around 1840-50.The size is 2 1/2 by 3. Has gold safety chain.No lines nucer in person. Comes in own box I have never seen one like this before.Very finely carved |
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This is a FINE LARGE CAMEO OF ROMA WITH LION.THere is a brid on his back of lion.Has the c and t pin from around 1850 The size is 2 1/2 by 2 3/4 The setting is Pinchbeck may have some gold on it also.Much nicer in person.Musuem quality CLICK CLICK |
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This is a LOVELY CAMEO OF 3 CHERUBS.The setting is 18 kt gold not marked but tested.Has the c and t pin and a large hook for watch or locket.From around 1850 The size is 1 1/2 by 1 3/4.Much nicer in person.Would make a lovely CHristmas cameo. |
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This is the MOST FABULOUS HEAD OF BACCHUS I HAVE HAD.There is the lions head on his shoulder.Very large at 2 by 2 5/8.The setting is 14 kt gold not marked but tested.From the 1860,s Much nicer in person. On the back there is some wax on one side do not know why it is there but did not take it off. The cameo is mint.I have not had a nicer one than this/Has the c and t pin. |
| CLICK | This is a LARGE CAMEO OF 2 WOMEN IN A CHARIOT.Very fine carving.The setting is gold on silver tested.Has the c and t pin from around 1880.The size is 2 by 2 3/8.Much nicer in person. CLICK |
| CLICK | This is a RARE CAMEO OF EROS WITH PSYCHE WITH LOVE DOVES.THe setting is 14 kt gold tested from around 1870.THe size is 1 3/4 by 2 .Also has a torch and holding Psyche the butterfdly Nice unusual shape has the c and t pin.THe cameo has a few lines in it barely seen when just looking. THere is also a harp and bag of arrows on the bottom The top corber has a tuny seperation between the cameo and setting made that way can hardly see just looking MUch nicer in person CLICK |
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| CLICK | This is a HARD TO FIND AND RARE CAMEO OF GANYMEADE WITH ZEUS EAGLE.THe setting is 9 ct gold tested.Has the c and t pin.The size is 1 3/8 by 1 5/8Has a tiny loop top center for chain.From around 1850.The prongs around front are mismatched.a few missing but looks fine Ready to wear.Seldom seen.CLICK |
| CLICK | This is a RARE CAMEO OF SAMSON WITH LION.The setting is 14 kt gold tested.Lovely leaves and engraved ribbon.The size is 1 7/8 by 2 1/8.Has the c and t pin from around 1860.Also notice a palm tree seldom seen on cameos. Much nicer in person. CLICK |
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This is a FABULOUS CAMEO SET OF BRACELET,EARRINGS AND PIN SET IN SILVER WITH MARCASITES.The earrings are clips and 3/4 by 1 inch.They are Flora with flower basket.The pin is 2 1/4 by 1 5/8.The cameo does have a line on one side barely seen. It is Leda and the swan.The bracelet is 6 3/4 by 1 3/8.I think the best cameo silver bracelet I have seen. There is Ceres,Diana,Venus and Athena and Cupid.The marcasites sparkle like diamonds.Has a tight slide in catch.From around 1920. The earrings are marked silver the rest have been tested for silver. Much nicer in person. |
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is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF FLORA.The setting is 9 ct gold not
marked but tested.The size is 2 1/8 by 1 7/8 has the c and t pin
and a loop top center for a chain.From around 1860.On the back of the
setting it is engraved EB TO MRB .There are a few tiny lines at
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This is a RARE WHITE SHELL CAMEO OF A BATTLE SCENE.There are 4 men and 3 horses and a dog.The setting is gold on silver not marked but tested.has the c and t pin and a loop for safety chain.Very large at 2 1/4 by 2 3/4.One man has a hat on looks to be colonial.They have long swords The age is around 1850.Hard to film because it is white. Much nicer in person. |
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| CLICK | THis is a FINE CAMEO OF A LOVING COUPLE.Very high relief and wonderful carving.It needs to be set The size is 1 1/2 by 1 5/8.Much nicer in person/From around 1860. CLICK CLICK |
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