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Cameo and Intaglio Jewelry!

Click here to see wonderful examples of cameo and intaglio jewelry (for reference only.)


Shell Cameo Rings (sometimes Celluloid and Plastic, too)

Elegant Goldfilled Vintage Shell Cameo Ring
Item #10703

Another wonderful vintage shell cameo ring. Large prong-set cameo, overall presentation is 3/4" x 1/2". Condition is very good and very wearable with vintage patina. Marked 10K G.F. plus an additional mark that I am not familiar with (letters L and S in a shield). Size 6, not adjustable. Enjoy this vintage shell cameo ring, an elegant addition to any wardrobe.

Item #10703 $35.00
Shell Cameo Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, and Necklaces (sometimes Celluloid and Plastic, too)

Vintage Plastic Cameo Brooch-Very Pretty!
Item #12043

Here is a feminine vintage 1970's plastic cameo set goldtone metal. Includes bale and can be worn as a pendant on necklace chain. In excellent condition. Unmarked. A classic cameo you will wear again and again!

$8.00

Vintage Krementz Shell Cameo Brooch
Item #11821

Here is a exquisite vintage 1970's Krementz shell cameo set in 14kt gold overlay. Originally sold for price of $95.00. Cameo measures 1-1/2" x 1" at its widest point. Includes bale and can be worn as a pendant on necklace chain. Marked Krementz with another mark that is unreadable. A hard to find Krementz piece.

$75.00

Vintage Cameo Choker Necklace-In Style!
Item #11817

Here is a vintage cameo choker, circa 1960s. The necklace features a mesh design with a black plastic cameo center, in an ornate border Unmarked gold tone hook clasp; adjustable necklace length via J clasp. Measures 17" in length and is 3/4" wide. The cameo measures 1/2" wide and 3/4" tall. In good condition with little wear to finish. Choker necklaces are back in style this year!

$18.00

Lovely Vintage Celluloid Cameo Pendant Necklace with Sterling Chain
Item #11652

Truly a lovely vintage celluloid (or early plastic) cameo pendant necklace. Sterling necklace chain. The pendant necklace measures 19-1/2" in length with clasp marked Sterling.. The oval cameo pendant measures 1" x 3/4". In very good conditon with vintage patina (has not been cleaned or necklace chain polished). A wonderful early cameo necklace. A friendly reminder this brooch is vintage costume jewelry, previously owned and worn.

$45.00

Vintage Choker Necklace Slides

Turquoise Cabochon Slide
Item #11655

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$5.00

Wedgwood Style Cameo Slide
Item #11656

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$5.00

Butterfly Slide
Item #11657


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$5.00

1950s Shell Cameo Earrings-Signed Curtis Creations
Item #11365

Simple, elegant cameo earrings in a picture frame type bezel setting. Screwback earrings marked with the symbol for Curtman Co. of Providence, RI. This company began business in 1936. Associated with Uncas Manufacturing Company. Left and right facing shell cameos are light ivory color on a deep red-orange background and measure 5/8" in diameter x 3/4" long. Condition is excellent and very wearable.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"

Item #11365 $22.00

Vintage 1960's Carved Shell Cameo Earrings
Item #11356

Here is a lovely pair of unsigned 1960's carved shell cameo earrings. Prong set cameo, open in back, set in criss-cross design goldtone metal frames. Most likely manufactured by Florenza although unsigned. Measure 3/4" x 5/8". Very good condition. A beautiful pair of vintage shell cameo earrings.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"

Item #11356 $22.00

Vintage Florenza Shell Cameo Brooch with Ornate Border
Item #10716

Simple, elegant vintage shell cameo brooch set in a goldtone gold frame with an ornate border. Overall presentation is 2-1/4" by 1-1/2". Shell cameo prong-set. Condition is very good with little wear noted. Marked Florenza (c) on back. Enjoy this vintage shell cameo brooch, an elegant addition to any wardrobe.
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Item #10716 $50.00

Elegant Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch with Swirled Border
Item #10563

Simple, elegant vintage shell cameo brooch set in a goldtone gold frame with graceful swirled border. Overall presentation is 2" by 1-1/2". Shell cameo prong-set. Condition is very good and very wearable with vintage patina. Unmarked. Enjoy this vintage shell cameo brooch, an elegant addition to any wardrobe.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"

Item #10563 $38.00
Vintage Florenza Shell Cameo with Pearls
Item #9783

A wonderful vintage Florenza shell cameo accented with lovely faux pearls. The brooch is in excellent condition. The brooch measures 2-3/4" x 1/2". Marked Florenza (c) on back of brooch. A classic vintage Florenza shell cameo.
CLICK HERE VIEW "A"

Item #9783 $50.00

Vintage 1940s Coro Carved Shell Cameo Earrings
Item #9454

Here is a lovely pair of signed Coro carved shell cameo earrings. Bezel set cameo, open in back, set in elegant and simple goldtone metal frames. These earrings can be found in Monica Lynn Clement's book Cameos-A Pocket Guide, pg.71, with circa 1940s. Measure 3/4" x 5/8". Earrings are each marked Coro in script indicating it was made prior to 1955. Very good condition. A beautiful pair of vintage Coro cameo earrings.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "C"

Item #9454 $52.00

Vintage Goldette Shell Cameo Slide Necklace
Item #9307

Here is a lovely cameo watch chain with a shell carved cameo slide; the shell cameo features a woman's profile. The chain features delicate twisted loops that enhance the beauty of the slide. The chain measures 30" overall, the cameo slide measures 3/4" x 1/2". Although unmarked, this piece is most likely a 1960s Goldette piece, as I have seen other similar necklaces. In very good condition, with no markings. A friendly reminder this necklace is vintage costume jewelry, previously owned and worn.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"

Item #9307 $60.00

Rare! Antique! 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Item #8701

We are pleased to offer this unusual antique carved shell cameo brooch. This antique cameo is unusual as it depicts two woman, figures complete with full length dresses, in an outdoor scene. Our jeweler, very knowledgable in the area of cameos, had never seen one like this. Circa 1880s. Brooch measures 1" x 3/4". Marked 10K on clasp. Very good to excellent condition. A beautiful antique cameo! Click for additional pictures.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "C"

Item #8701 $300.00

Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Item #8618

Here is an antique carved shell cameo pendant/brooch depicting woman with short curls set in 10K gold frame with floral motif. Circa 1880s or earlier, as appraised by jeweler knowledgeable in cameo design and history. Very desirable size. Brooch measures 1-1/2" x 1-1/8". Marked 10K on clasp. Excellent condition. A beautiful antique cameo! Click for additional pictures.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "C"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "D"

Item #8618 $210.00

1950s Shell Cameo Earring in Sterling & Marcasites
Item #8153

Simple, elegant cameo earrings in a picture frame type bezel setting. Seen in Monica Lynn Clement's book Cameos-A Pocket Guide, pg.79. Clip earrings are marked unfortunately the makers mark on both is unreadable. I believe the earrings are set in Sterling, as most jewelry items containing marcasites are. Left and right facing shell cameos are light ivory color on a deep red-orange background and measure 1/2" x 1/2" inches. Overall presentation is 5/8 by 1/2 inch. Condition is excellent and very wearable.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"

Item #8153 $48.00
Glass, Mother of Pearl & Plastic Cameo Items

Vintage 1930s Faceted Molded Black Glass Cameo Brooch
Item #11641

I fell in love with this brooch, the moment that I laid eyes on it. It is just pure elegance. It is a molded black cameo oval black glass brooch. The back is Japanned metal. The entire setting is a very interesting and unusual. It is in good condition with an old C clasp and wear as noted on the back (not visible front from front). Unmarked.

$45.00

Vintage Black & Gold Glass Cameo Brooch Set
Item #10603

Here is a vintage black and gold glass cameo brooch set. This vintage brooch features an ornate designed frame with a gold cameo accented with beveled edging. No indication of maker. The brooch measures 2 1/4" x 1-5/8"; matching clip earrings measure 1-1/8" x 7/8". All pieces are in very good condition with some minor wear noted on the earrings. You will enjoy adding this vintage cameo brooch to your vintage jewelry collection.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"

CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"

CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "C"
Item #10603 $38.00

Vintage Cameo Intaglio Mourning Brooch
Item #9092

What a lovely vintage cameo mourning brooch. This vintage brooch features an ornate design on brass frame, with a glass intaglio cameo accented in gold, with beveled edging. No indication of maker. This vintage mourning cameo brooch measures 2 1/2" x 2", and is in very good condition. You will enjoy adding this vintage cameo brooch to your vintage jewelry collection.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"
Item #9092 $45.00

Sale Pending Vintage Amethyst Stone Earrings with White Cameo
Item #9467

Pretty cameo earrings featuring large amethyst colored faceted stones with white cameo centers. Circa 1950s. Very unusual design. Prong-within an ornate goldtone setting. Similar to earrings found in Monica Lynn Clement's book Cameos-A Pocket Guide, pg.104. One clip earring is marked with Patent No. 156432 and 1/20 12KT GF (it appears this is a replaced clip-it works well and its difference is unnoticable when worn). Other clip earring back is not marked. Left and right facing white cameos are plastic. Earrings measure 1" in diameter. Condition is excellent and very wearable.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"

Item #9467 $24.00

Vintage 1930s Black Plastic Cameo Brooch
Item #9079

One of my favorite cameo brooches. Circa 1930s or 1940s. This is a vintage brooch with a prong-set black & white plastic cameo on the front. The brooch is small in size, and measures 1-1/4" x 1" with a feminine Art Deco silvertone border. Vintage C clasp closure. In very good condition, slight loss of black on right side of cameo near prong-not very noticable. If you like vintage cameos, add this fabulous one to your collection!
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"
Item #9079 $25.00

Ornate 1940s Vintage Black & White Cameo Fur Clip
Item #8805

What a lovely vintage cameo brooch. Circa probably 1940s (although possibly could be earlier), this cameo fur clip features a prong-set black & white plastic cameo within an ornate embossed goldtone design. The fur clip measures 2-1/4" x 2". Unmarked and in very good condition with minimal wear noted. We have a matching cameo hinged bangle, too! You will enjoy adding this vintage cameo brooch to your vintage jewelry collection.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"

CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"
Item #8805 $45.00

Ornate 1960s Vintage Black Cameo Brooch
Item #8415

What a lovely vintage cameo brooch. Circa probably 1960s (although possibly could be earlier), this black plastic cameo is prong-set set within an ornate embossed silvertone design. The brooch measure 2" x 1-3/4". Unsigned and in very good condition with minimal wear noted. You will enjoy adding this vintage cameo brooch to your vintage jewelry collection.
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"

CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"
Item #8415 $44.00

Vintage Black Cameo Locket & Necklace
Item #6729

One of my favorite cameo necklaces. This is a vintage locket with a prong-set black plastic cameo on the front. Interestingly, the locket opens from the backside, and can hold up to two pictures inside. View additional images. The locket measures 1-3/4" x 1-1/3". Necklace chain measures 25" for a comfortable fit. In very good condition, the locket closure opens easily and securely closes. If you like vintage lockets, add this fabulous one to your collection!
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "A"
CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "B"

CLICK HERE FOR VIEW "C"
Item #6729 $45.00
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