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Blue Agate Cameo

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cameo & Diamond Large Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold brooch showcases a finely carved blue agate cameo depicting a
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20th Century Brooches

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Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 19k Yellow Gold Frame Blue Agate Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pendant features a cameo carved from blue agate, depicting the mythological scene of
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Agate Carved Cameo and Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning carved Agate cameo & diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond & Agate
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold

925 Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Agate Swan Cameo Carving Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
925 Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Agate Swan Cameo Carving Pendant Celebrating bliss is this
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Agate Cameo Detachable Rainbow Sapphire Tassel Diamond Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These 18 karat gold agate cameo rainbow sapphire tassel diamond contemporary earrings is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...

Unique Unisex Carved Horse Blue Agate 18 Karat Gold Indigo Blue Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
backgrounds. The Indigo Blue Iolite are the same shade of Blue as Agate Cameo. Any size is available in two
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2010s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

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Agate, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
of oval blue cameos, each depicting a delicate profile, set in polished gold frames. The cameos are
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

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Agate, 18k Gold

Recent Sales

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Bracelet with Blue Sapphires
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm blue agate cameo hand-carved, sterling silver rose rhodium plated with 0.15ct blue sapphires
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2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Warrior" Cameo Necklace with Grey Diamonds
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
35mm cameo blue agate cameo set in sterling silver black rhodium plated with grey diamonds and
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold 'Lover's Eye' Cameo Ring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The blue agate cameo in the 'Eye Love Ring' is hand created by a master carver bringing out the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

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Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

AnaKatarina 'Familial Love' Hand Carved Agate Cameo and 18k Yellow Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Hand-Carved Blue Agate Cameo & 18k Yellow Gold Design Inspiration Socrates's seven types of love
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina 'Ludus' Love Token Hand Carved Agate Cameo and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Hand-Carved Blue Agate Cameo, 18k Yellow Gold Design Inspiration Socrates's seven types of love
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina Customizable Carved, Agate Cameo, 18k Gold, Diamonds 'Eye See' Ring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The blue agate cameo is hand created by a master carver bringing out the colors and depth within
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina 'Phillia' Love Token, Hand Carved Agate and 18k Yellow Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Hand-Carved Blue Agate Cameo and 18k Yellow Gold. Design Inspiration Socrates's seven types of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina 'Ludus' Love Token Hand Carved Agate Cameo and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The Ludus charm is a work of art set in a bezel of 18k yellow gold. The blue agate cameo is hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amedeo "Muse" Couture Earrings
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
20mm blue agate cameo earrings, set in sterling silver rose plated with tsavorites and blue
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver

AnaKatarina 'Philautia' Love Token, Carved Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Hand-Carved Blue Agate Cameo and 18k Yellow Gold. Design Inspiration Socrates's seven types of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina 'Eros' Love Token Necklace, Hand Carved Agate and 18 Karat Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
EROS (ROMANTIC) LOVE TOKEN The 'Eros' charm necklace reminds us of romantic love. The blue agate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold Eye Cameo Necklace
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The blue agate cameo is hand created by a master carver bringing out the colors and depth within
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina 18k Gold, Diamond, and Carved Agate Customizable 'Eye Love' Necklace
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Hand Carved Blue Agate Cameo, 18k Yellow Gold, .10ct Diamond, and 18" Adjustable Cable Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

AnaKatarina 'Pragma' Love Token Hand Carved Agate Cameo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
gold. The cameo shows two moons facing each other and forming the infinity sign. The blue agate is hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Gold, Sapphire, Diamond "Eye Love" Locket Ring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Blue Agate Cameo, 18k Yellow Gold, .14ct Diamonds, and .36ct Sapphire Design Inspiration The Eye
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

AnaKatarina 'Agape' Love Token Hand Carved Agate Cameo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
yellow gold 18" baby rectangle chain. Details: Hand Carved Blue Agate Cameo and 18k Yellow Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deep Blue Cameo Pendant with Diamonds
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A large blue cameo pendant in carved agate depicts a woman dancing with a scarf in a diaphanous
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Deep Blue Cameo Pendant with Diamonds
Deep Blue Cameo Pendant with Diamonds
W 1.25 in D 0.13 in L 2.25 in
South Sea Golden Pearl Necklace with Mermaid Cameo Clasp and Brooch
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k rose gold clasp and brooch prong set with an Italian carved agate mermaid cameo with one 2mm
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2010s American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brown Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, A...

18K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cameo Ring #17989
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cameo Ring Crafted from lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, this ring
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate Guardian Angel Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate Guardian Angel Charm- This lovely blue agate cameo pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

9 Carat Gold Agate Cameo Ring with Beautiful Figural Maiden Head
Located in London, GB
ring features a dark blue agate cameo that is mounted in a solid 9K gold setting. The central
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 9k Gold

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Antique Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
-Pacific Gold Coin, Blue Sapphire, Blue Agate Cameo, Aquamarine and Diamond Cross, Candelaria Nevada
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pearl,...

1970s Bulgari Cameo Agate Blue Topaz Tourmaline Gold Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
and blue topaz, suspending a fine agate late 19th century cameo. Part of the Bulgari cameo collection
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Pair of Yellow Gold, Agate Cameo, Blue Topaz and Peridot Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold, agate cameo, blue topaz and peridot earrings. Each earring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Agate, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate Mother Child Cameo Ring Size 7 #15525
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate Mother Child Cameo Ring Size 7- This elegant cameo ring
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Agate Cameo Praying 'Guardian' Angel 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This sweet praying angel is beautifully carved on blue agate and adorned in ribbon motif 14K yellow
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Agate Victorian Cameo Pin/Brooch 18k Gold
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Victorian Cameo Beauty and 18k gold & blue agate cameo brooch/pin. Set with old mine cut
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Cameo Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Blue Agate Cameo Ring. Finger Size 6.5; Purchase Includes One Sizing
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Agate and Sapphire Cameo Pendant #16653
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Agate and Sapphire Cameo Pendant JAGi Certified- This stunning cameo
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cat Cameo Ring Size 7 #20106
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cat Cameo Ring Size 7 This charming ring features a cameo of an
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20th Century Solitaire Rings

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Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Blue Agate Carved Woman Holding Fairy Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
from blue agate and set in a luxurious 18K yellow gold frame. This intricately detailed piece showcases
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dark Blue Hard Stone Cameo Enhancer Pendant in Gold with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
carved oval shaped female silhouette cameo framed by a rope design that is accented with brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Shepherd With His Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant cameo brooch features a finely detailed scene in white relief against a blue
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

AnaKatarina Hand Carved Agate and Yellow Gold "Lover's Eye" Cuff
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The blue agate cameo in the "Eye Feel" cuff is hand created by a master carver bringing out the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

AnaKatarina Hand Carved Agate and Yellow Gold "Lover's Eye" Necklace
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The blue agate cameo of the "Eye Feel" necklace is hand created by a master carver bringing out the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Carved Agate Cameo Diamond Gold Platinum Dress Set
Located in Greenwich, CT
Carved blue and white agate cameo and diamond dress set, composed of a pair of double-sided
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20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Blue Agate Tender Mother and Child Carved Cameo Pendant
Located in Centennial, CO
devotion. This pendant features a stunning oval blue agate carved with a silhouette portrait of a mother
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Shape Blue Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A charming Early 20th Century 18 karat gold navette shape carved blue agate cameo ring depicting
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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

AnaKatarina 'Ludus' Love Token Hand Carved Agate Cameo and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
18” baby rectangle chain is handmade in 18k yellow gold. Details: Hand Carved Blue Agate Cameo, 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AnaKatarina Hand Carved Eye Cameo Yellow Gold and Diamond "Lover's Eye" Necklace
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The blue agate cameo is hand created by a master carver bringing out the detailed expression of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Anakatarina 'Phillia' Love Token, Hand Carved Agate and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
reminds us of the warming energy of affection two people create. The blue agate cameo is hand made by a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Agate, Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Locket Ring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
sapphires. The blue agate cameo is hand created by a master carver bringing out the colors and depth within
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Gold, Sapphire, Diamond Eye Love Locket Pendant
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
set sapphires. The blue agate cameo is hand created by a master carver bringing out the colors and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our aquarius zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The Cameo is made in Germany by an expert Cameo engraver on the relief of 100% natural agate roc...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Medusa Versace Carving Agate Cameo Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Red Enamel Agate Love Birds Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
925 sterling silver red enamel agate love birds cameo carving pendant necklace Celebrating love is this beautiful 18 karat gold love birds cameo red enamel pendant necklace. The cam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning Victorian Agate Cameo carving pendant necklace is a piece to marvel. The gold frame w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

925 Sterling Silver Swan Cameo Carving Agate Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
925 Sterling Silver Swan Cameo Carving Agate Pendant Necklace This sterling silver pendant necklace features a swan couple cameo on an intricately carved natural agate. The stone is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Swan Natural Agate Gemstone Cameo Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold swan natural agate gemstone cameo diamond pendant necklace. Celebrating love is this beautiful 18 karat gold swan cameo diamond pendant necklace. The pendant is extrem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Daffodil Flower Agate Cameo Enamel Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold daffodil flower agate cameo enamel pendant The cameo can be set in 18 karat gold featuring the daffodil cameo carved by our master german engraver on the relief of a n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18K Gold Bolivian Ametrine Hand-Carved Taj Mahal Intaglio Diamond Cocktail Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Swarovski
Located in New York, NY
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2010s More Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

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Blue Agate Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact blue agate cameo you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect blue agate cameo among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A blue agate cameo from Bulgari, llyn strong and The Golden Eye — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a blue agate cameo featuring Agate from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and marquise cut versions for sale. Finding a blue agate cameo for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Blue Agate Cameo?

On average, a blue agate cameo at 1stDibs sells for $3,798, while they’re typically $671 on the low end and $26,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Blue Agate Cameo
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Agate cameos are measured as semi-precious stones which are created from multi-colored banded agate and conch shell. Nowadays, by using different materials, agate cameos are robust and support sophisticated pieces of art. A wide range of agate cameo jewelry can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    As a healing crystal, blue lace agate is considered a nurturing and supportive crystal.