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What is the meaning of a cameo ring?
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A cameo is a hard or precious gemstone carved in relief so that the figures project from a supporting background. A cameo ring is one with such a carved stone. The most common motif of antique cameo rings is a depiction of a profile of a face or mythical creature. Shop a range of antique and vintage cameo rings and other cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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19th Century Framed Italian Cameos
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th Century framed collection of Italian cameos is a true testament to fine
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Vintage Italian Cameo Pendant Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Vintage Italian Cameo Pendant is a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry that combines the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian cameo, baroque pearls, carved carnelian, one of a kind necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Italian cameo pendant on a string of baroque pearls,carved, vintage,carnelian,melon beads
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Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$270 Sale Price
63% Off
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Miriam Salat Italian Cameo Bracelet Set In Sterling Silver & 18 K Gold Plating
By Miriam Salat
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Salat Italian Cameo Bracelet Set In Sterling Silver & 18 K Gold Plating
This Miriam Salat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$950 Sale Price
50% Off
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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 Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Poetry in Stone, an Antique Italian Cameo
Located in Stamford, CT
aplenty.The hand made setting is handsome. Cameo carving was an Italian art form for hundreds of years and
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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
