Cameos have been carved since antiquity, and a true cameo is a hard stone on which a design is cut in relief. Usually the stone used had a two colour bands, a dark band and a lighter band, and the image was cut into the light band leaving the darker band as background.

These cameos were carved from semi precious stones such as agate, onyx and carnelian.

However this summary is concerned with cameos produced in the 18th and 19th centuries, mostly as brooches, and most of the 19th century cameos are carved from shell.

If the cameo is carved from a semi precious stone, and well described it will usually name the stone or include the word 'hardstone' in the description, and if that word is not present the cameo can assumed to be a shell cameo. Hardstone cameos sell at a premium to a similar shell cameo.

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A vintage shell cameo brooch, featuring a classical portrait…

9ct Gold Framed Shell Cameo Brooch with Classical Portrait

A vintage shell cameo brooch, featuring a classical portrait set in a 9ct gold frame, 48 x 36 mm.

A shell cameo brooch, featuring a finely carved portrait set in…

9ct Gold Vine Leaf Shell Cameo Brooch

A shell cameo brooch, featuring a finely carved portrait set in a 9ct gold applied with vine leaves. Dimensions 60 x 50 mm

A shell cameo brooch; featuring a carved portrait set in 9ct…

9ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Carved Portrait

A shell cameo brooch; featuring a carved portrait set in 9ct gold. Wt. 6.2g

Good Victorian lava cameo brooch

Victorian Lava Cameo Brooch

Good Victorian lava cameo brooch

Large cameo pendant/brooch with gold surround, marked 14K…

14K Siffari Cameo Pendant/Brooch with Gold Surround

Large cameo pendant/brooch with gold surround, marked 14K Siffari, size: 6 cm by 4 cm including bale

12ct yellow gold, cameo brooch well carved, weight: approx 8.1…

Well-carved 12ct yellow gold cameo brooch, 8.1g, 5.5cm

12ct yellow gold, cameo brooch well carved, weight: approx 8.1 grams, size: 5.5 cm length (tested as 12ct)

Victorian large Cameo brooch

Victorian Cameo Brooch - Large and Elegant

Victorian large Cameo brooch

Antique lava cameo brooch of 'Flora', in box. Approx 4 cm…

Antique Lava Cameo Brooch of Flora in Box

Antique lava cameo brooch of 'Flora', in box. Approx 4 cm square with gold plated mount

9ct gold cameo pendant/brooch,

9ct Gold Cameo Pendant/Brooch

9ct gold cameo pendant/brooch,

9ct rose gold surround cameo brooch / pendant

Rose Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant

9ct rose gold surround cameo brooch / pendant

A mid-20th century 9ct. yellow gold framed quality cameo brooch,…

Classical Cameo Brooch with Exotic Bird

A mid-20th century 9ct. yellow gold framed quality cameo brooch, the helmet shell carved in relief with a classical seated woman draped in a robe feeding an exotic bird.

Three graces cameo & 9ct yellow gold brooch marked 9ct, weight…

9ct Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch - 10g, 38x28mm

Three graces cameo & 9ct yellow gold brooch marked 9ct, weight 10 grams, size 38 x 28 mm

Vintage cameo set yellow gold pendant / brooch, marked 15c,…

Vintage 15ct Gold Cameo Pendant/Brooch, 32mm, 10g, 9ct Chain

Vintage cameo set yellow gold pendant / brooch, marked 15c, width 32 mm, weight 10 grams, ex the chain. Test as 15ct and 9ct chain

Antique carved cameo and yellow gold brooch unmarked, size 50…

Antique 14ct Carved Cameo Brooch

Antique carved cameo and yellow gold brooch unmarked, size 50 mm x 38 mm, weight 15.8 grams. Tests as 14ct

A shell cameo brooch, depicting a ladies' profile, set in 9…

9ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Lady's Profile

A shell cameo brooch, depicting a ladies' profile, set in 9 carat gold, safety pin. Total weight 8.6g.

An antique shell cameo brooch, twisted gold border, bar fitting…

Twisted Gold Border Antique Shell Cameo Brooch

An antique shell cameo brooch, twisted gold border, bar fitting with leaf design; 9ct gold. Weight 6.4g.

A shell cameo and 9ct gold brooch with safety chain. Weight 13.…

Shell Cameo Brooch with 9ct Gold and Safety Chain

A shell cameo and 9ct gold brooch with safety chain. Weight 13.9g.

A pearl shell cameo and 9ct gold bar brooch. Wt 8g.

9ct Gold Bar Brooch with Pearl Shell Cameo

A pearl shell cameo and 9ct gold bar brooch. Wt 8g.

Cameo & 9ct yellow gold brooch marked 9ccameo size 29 x 22 mm,…

Cameo & 9ct yellow gold brooch marked 9ccameo size 29 x 22 mm, weight 4.97 grams

A shell cameo brooch, depicting a lady's profile, mounted in…

9ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch of Lady's Profile

A shell cameo brooch, depicting a lady's profile, mounted in 9ct gold, safety chain. Weight 10.7grams.

A shell cameo brooch, set in modern sterling silver. Length 5.5…

Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch

A shell cameo brooch, set in modern sterling silver. Length 5.5 cm. Total weight 30.6g.

An antique cameo brooch in 9ct gold mount, 19th century, 4.5 cm…

19th Century 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch

An antique cameo brooch in 9ct gold mount, 19th century, 4.5 cm high

Early 9ct pink gold & gilded oval cameo brooch, width 8.9g

9ct Pink Gold Oval Cameo Brooch, 8.9g

Early 9ct pink gold & gilded oval cameo brooch, width 8.9g

Shell cameo and gold brooch / pendant 9ct gold, oval shell…

Carved Shell Maiden Brooch/Pendant in 9ct Gold

Shell cameo and gold brooch / pendant 9ct gold, oval shell carved with a maiden, roller safety catch weight approximately 14.7 g

A shell cameo brooch; featuring a carved portrait set in a…

9ct Gold Framed Shell Cameo Brooch with Pendant Bale

A shell cameo brooch; featuring a carved portrait set in a decorative 9ct gold frame. Fitted with pendant bale. Dimensions 38 x 30 mm. Wt. 7.5g.

A 15ct gold and cameo brooch, the elegant profile of a woman in…

Gold Cameo Brooch with Elegant Woman Profile

A 15ct gold and cameo brooch, the elegant profile of a woman in a scrolling gold frame, with safety chain.

Edwardian silver & shell cameo brooch, unmarked, of chamfered…

Edwardian Silver & Shell Cameo Brooch: Boudica's Uprising

Edwardian silver & shell cameo brooch, unmarked, of chamfered rectangular form, featuring on oval shell cameo relief carving of Boudica in a chariot drawn by two horses, leading an uprising against the Romans, within a pierced silver frame with foliate…

15ct gold Hardy Brothers 'Lava' cameo brooch, early 20th…

Early 20th Century 15ct Gold 'Lava' Cameo Brooch/Pendant

15ct gold Hardy Brothers 'Lava' cameo brooch, early 20th century, stamped '15ct H.Bros', depicting a young woman in profile in carved limestone, with 15ct gold bezel set surround, with bail verso for pendant use, 4.2 cm x 3.5 cm

Brooch. Cameo & micro Mosiac cameo depicting female bust

Micro Mosaic Female Bust Brooch

Brooch. Cameo & micro Mosiac cameo depicting female bust

A pair of silver cameo earrings and a marcasite brooch; silver…

Silver Cameo Earrings and Marcasite Brooch Set

A pair of silver cameo earrings and a marcasite brooch; silver swallow brooch, length 40 mm, with safety chain, and carved shell cameos featuring flowers on shepherds hook fittings, length 28 mm.

15ct gold cameo brooch, deeply carved female figure with claw…

Stevenson 15ct Deeply Carved Cameo Brooch

15ct gold cameo brooch, deeply carved female figure with claw tooth setting, rear stamp reads 'Stevenson 15ct'

A rolled gold framed cameo portrait brooch, 4.4 x 3.6 cm

Rolled Gold Cameo Portrait Brooch

A rolled gold framed cameo portrait brooch, 4.4 x 3.6 cm

9ct gold cameo brooch, stamped

Stamped 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch

9ct gold cameo brooch, stamped

An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold framed cameo brooch, the…

Rose Gold Cameo Brooch with Classical Woman Profile

An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold framed cameo brooch, the classical woman in profile, plain broad frame with fine rope twist highlight.

Antique carved cameo and yellow gold brooch unmarked, cameo…

Antique Cameo Brooch, 9ct Gold, 23g, Repaired

Antique carved cameo and yellow gold brooch unmarked, cameo size 50 x 4 mm, total weight 23 grams. Repair to one corner. Tests as 9ct

Antique and vintage gold lined jewellery group includes carved…

Gold-Lined Antique Jewelry Collection with Cameos and More

Antique and vintage gold lined jewellery group includes carved cameo brooch and ear clips in a xylonite box, a cross, key brooch, and two other cameo brooches

Two 9ct framed classic portrait cameo brooches

9ct Classic Cameo Brooch Set

Two 9ct framed classic portrait cameo brooches

Cameo and gold brooch, carved shell profile figure of a lady,…

Carved Shell Lady Profile Brooch in 9ct Gold Frame

Cameo and gold brooch, carved shell profile figure of a lady, set in a gold frame. Marked 9ct approx 47 mm x 38 mm

A shell cameo brooch, bezel set mount;14ct gold. Weight 7.2g.

14ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch - 7.2g

A shell cameo brooch, bezel set mount;14ct gold. Weight 7.2g.

Antique pinchbeck double sided cameo brooch with 9ct gold chain

Double-sided Cameo Brooch with 9ct Gold Chain

Antique pinchbeck double sided cameo brooch with 9ct gold chain

9ct cameo brooch. Queen conch shell with pink gilt gold…

Pink Gilt Queen Conch Cameo Brooch

9ct cameo brooch. Queen conch shell with pink gilt gold surround.

A vintage cameo brooch / pendant, 14ct yellow gold, made as a…

14ct Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch/Pendant

A vintage cameo brooch / pendant, 14ct yellow gold, made as a simple oval shaped shell cameo, circa 1950's, carved to depict a young woman in profile, bezel set with a rope twist detail, fitted to reverse with brooch pin and concealed flexible bail and…

A 9ct gold cameo brooch; carved shell cameo featuring a lady's…

9ct Gold Lady Cameo Brooch in Decorative Frame

A 9ct gold cameo brooch; carved shell cameo featuring a lady's portrait set in a decorative frame. Dimensions 46 x 35 mm. Wt. 14.5g

Dianna set in a plain frame with safety chain and pendant... An…

Dianna set in a plain frame with safety chain and pendant... An antique 9ct gold shell cameo brooch; carved pink shell cameo featuring Diana set in a plain frame with safety chain and pendant loop, metal pin, size 47 x 37 mm, wt. 22.68g.

Cameo brooch and other silver jewellery, 1940's shell cameo…

Silver Jewelry Set with Cameo Brooch and Jade Pendant

Cameo brooch and other silver jewellery, 1940's shell cameo portrait of a lady in foliate design silver gilt frame, size 35 x 29 mm, an oval pendant set with nephrite jade plaque and marcasites, length 43 mm on flat curb link chain, length 42 cm, and flat…

A 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, featuring a female portrait set…

Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Female Portrait and Safety Chain

A 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, featuring a female portrait set in decorative frame with safety chain, 37 x 30 mm, wt. 10.09g.

A vintage 9ct gold cameo brooch; featuring an oval portrait…

Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Floral Design

A vintage 9ct gold cameo brooch; featuring an oval portrait shell cameo to floral shoulders on a bar brooch setting with safety chain, size 48 x 16 mm, wt. 3.24g.

An antique cameo brooch; 24 x 31 mm oval shell cameo depicting…

Classical Maiden Cameo Brooch

An antique cameo brooch; 24 x 31 mm oval shell cameo depicting a classical maiden dancing, set in a silver frame.

A Craved shell cameo brooch, featuring a female portrait with…

9ct Gold Framed Shell Cameo Brooch with Female Portrait

A Craved shell cameo brooch, featuring a female portrait with strand of pearls set in a 9ct gold frame, 60 x 50 mm.

An 18ct gold shell cameo brooch, classical portrait carved…

Classical 18ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Pendant Bail

An 18ct gold shell cameo brooch, classical portrait carved cameo in a plain frame with pendant bail.

An antique cameo brooch, carved shell cameo of a classical…

Classical Portrait Shell Cameo Brooch in 15ct Frame

An antique cameo brooch, carved shell cameo of a classical portrait set in a decorative frame (unmarked tests 15ct). Some minor hairline cracks. 48 x 40 mm.

A 9ct gold mounted cameo brooch

9ct Gold Cameo Brooch

A 9ct gold mounted cameo brooch

Antique 10ct gold cameo brooch

10ct Gold Cameo Brooch - Antique

Antique 10ct gold cameo brooch

Good antique silver & helmet shell cameo brooch,

Antique Silver & Shell Cameo Brooch with Helmet Design

Good antique silver & helmet shell cameo brooch,

Victorian 9ct gold carved shell cameo brooch approx 4.5 cm in…

Victorian 9ct Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch - 4.5cm

Victorian 9ct gold carved shell cameo brooch approx 4.5 cm in length.

A vintage 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, the young woman in…

9ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch - Young Woman Profile

A vintage 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, the young woman in profile with coiffured hair. 11.5gm.

Antique carved cameo and 9ct rose gold brooch marked 9ct H&M,…

Antique Carved Cameo & 9ct Rose Gold Brooch

Antique carved cameo and 9ct rose gold brooch marked 9ct H&M, size 33 x 27 mm, weight 10 grams

A shell cameo brooch, depicting a lady, all set in 9 carat gold,…

9ct Gold Lady Cameo Brooch

A shell cameo brooch, depicting a lady, all set in 9 carat gold, safety pin. Weight 14g. 5.3 x 4.7 cm

A shell cameo and gold oval brooch, the pink shell carved with…

Medusa Shell Cameo Brooch with Gold Frame

A shell cameo and gold oval brooch, the pink shell carved with the head of Medusa, rim-set in a plain frame; rolled gold safety chain. Wt (all in) 13.6g

15ct yellow gold Australian shell cameo bar brooch. Wt. 5g

Gold Shell Cameo Bar Brooch - 15ct, 5g

15ct yellow gold Australian shell cameo bar brooch. Wt. 5g

9ct framed portrait cameo brooch, with 14ct single cultured…

Cameo Brooch, Pearl Earrings and Silver Dome Earrings Set

9ct framed portrait cameo brooch, with 14ct single cultured pearl earrings and pair silver gilt dome earrings, both with screw backs

9ct framed cameo portrait brooch, with cameo ring, gold plated…

Gold Cameo Jewelry Set

9ct framed cameo portrait brooch, with cameo ring, gold plated screw back earrings and other brooch

A shell cameo brooch, featuring a ladies' profile, set in 9ct…

9ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Lady Profile

A shell cameo brooch, featuring a ladies' profile, set in 9ct yellow gold. Length 42 mm. Weight 6.9g.

Edwardian 9ct gold cameo brooch, marked 9ct, the cameo of…

Edwardian 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Floral Design

Edwardian 9ct gold cameo brooch, marked 9ct, the cameo of elliptical form depicting a young woman in profile, set within a 9ct yellow gold frame with pierced petal decoration, with safety chain, total weight 9.05gm, length 4.5 cm

A 9ct yellow gold cameo brooch, an oval carved cameo depicting…

9ct Gold Lady & Eagle Cameo Brooch in Twist Frame

A 9ct yellow gold cameo brooch, an oval carved cameo depicting a lady feeding an eagle inset in a yellow gold twist frame, Wt17 grams

Antique cameo brooch of the three Graces

Three Graces Antique Cameo Brooch

Antique cameo brooch of the three Graces

A 9ct yellow gold shell cameo brooch with a lady and bird, the…

9ct Gold Lady and Bird Cameo Brooch

A 9ct yellow gold shell cameo brooch with a lady and bird, the cameo measures 50 mmcm x 40 mm.

9 carat (acid tested) set cameo brooch

9ct Cameo Brooch Set in Acid-Tested Gold

9 carat (acid tested) set cameo brooch

An Australian 9ct yellow gold cameo bar brooch one rectangle…

Australian 9ct Gold Cameo Bar Brooch by Johnson Simonsen

An Australian 9ct yellow gold cameo bar brooch one rectangle agate style cameo, made by Johnson, Simonsen, Melbourne

A shell cameo brooch; featuring a classical carved portrait set…

Classical Shell Cameo Brooch in 14ct Gold Frame

A shell cameo brooch; featuring a classical carved portrait set in a 14ct gold frame. 35 x 28 mm. Weight 10.3gm

A cameo brooch, the oval conch shell finely carved depicting…

Three Graces Cameo Brooch in 18ct Gold Frame

A cameo brooch, the oval conch shell finely carved depicting the Three Graces, mounted in an 18ct gold rope twist frame.

Brooch: antique helmet shell cameo brooch. 18ct gold surround.

Antique 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Helmet Shell

Brooch: antique helmet shell cameo brooch. 18ct gold surround.

Large and impressive cameo shell brooch depicting a maiden

Stunning Maiden Cameo Shell Brooch

Large and impressive cameo shell brooch depicting a maiden

Large cameo brooch with winged chariot rider, with open locket…

Winged Chariot Rider Cameo Brooch with Locket

Large cameo brooch with winged chariot rider, with open locket to rear, centre pivots, gold plated, size: approx 6 by 6 cm

An antique shell cameo brooch, twisted rope mount, safety chain…

9ct Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch with Hallmarks

An antique shell cameo brooch, twisted rope mount, safety chain attachment, fully hallmarked Birmingham, 9ct gold. Weight 15.1g.

A gold shell cameo brooch, oval form with floral border; 14ct…

Floral Border Gold Shell Cameo Brooch

A gold shell cameo brooch, oval form with floral border; 14ct gold. Weight 8.5g.

A shell cameo and silver brooch, oval carving of a classical…

Arts & Crafts Shell Cameo Brooch

A shell cameo and silver brooch, oval carving of a classical maiden within an Australian Arts & Crafts leafwork frame; metal pin

Shell cameo brooch set in 9ct yellow gold, a fine example of a…

Shell Cameo Brooch in 9ct Gold - 1890s

Shell cameo brooch set in 9ct yellow gold, a fine example of a three, panel brooch. Circa 1890s. Weight:6.8 grams.

Victorian cameo & yellow gold brooch unmarked, cameo 42 x 30 mm,…

Victorian Cameo Brooch in 9ct Yellow Gold, Unmarked, 15.4g

Victorian cameo & yellow gold brooch unmarked, cameo 42 x 30 mm, item weight 15.4 grams, tests as 9ct

A cameo brooch, the shell cameo carved into a ladies profile,…

9ct Gold Framed Shell Cameo Brooch in Original Box

A cameo brooch, the shell cameo carved into a ladies profile, set with a 9ct yellow gold frame. Weight all in 14.5g. Presented in original fitted box.

A shell cameo brooch, depicting a harvest scene, set in gold.…

Gold-Set Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Harvest Scene

A shell cameo brooch, depicting a harvest scene, set in gold. Length 6 cm. Weight 21.1g all-in.

An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and cameo brooch, the cameo of a…

Rose Gold Roman Woman Cameo Brooch

An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and cameo brooch, the cameo of a Roman woman with elaborate hair set in a rose gold frame.

Classic cameo brooch an oval cameo with carved woman's profile…

Levinson Perth 9ct Rose Gold Oval Cameo Brooch

Classic cameo brooch an oval cameo with carved woman's profile 26 x 34 mm with 9ct rose gold setting and surround by Levinson Perth, complete with safety chain pin and brooch pin. Mid to late 19th century. Weight: 11.3 gram

A yellow gold oval shell cameo brooch, tests as 9ct yellow gold.

9ct Yellow Gold Oval Shell Cameo Brooch

A yellow gold oval shell cameo brooch, tests as 9ct yellow gold.

A shell cameo brooch; carved portrait cameo set in a decorative…

9ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch

A shell cameo brooch; carved portrait cameo set in a decorative 9ct gold frame. Dimensions 48 x 38 mm. Weight 14.8g

Large 9ct framed portrait cameo brooch

9ct Cameo Portrait Brooch in Ornate Frame

Large 9ct framed portrait cameo brooch

A vintage 9ct gold cameo brooch, finely carved conch shell…

9ct Gold Classical Cameo Brooch

A vintage 9ct gold cameo brooch, finely carved conch shell cameo featuring a classical portrait set in a plain gold frame, size 45 x 33 mm, wt. 19.67g.

A 15ct gold cameo brooch, finely carved classical portrait set…

Classical Portrait 15ct Gold Cameo Brooch

A 15ct gold cameo brooch, finely carved classical portrait set in a decorative frame, 42 x 35 mm.

i) 9ct yellow gold (Tested) carved cameo brooch c.1900. Height…

Gold Cameo and Pearl Brooches, c. 1900

i) 9ct yellow gold (Tested) carved cameo brooch c.1900. Height 4.8 cm ii) 15ct yellow gold seed pearl floral brooch c.1900 length 4.2 cm

A 14ct gold cameo brooch, carved shell cameo featuring a lady…

Double Border Carved Shell Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant

A 14ct gold cameo brooch, carved shell cameo featuring a lady in portrait in a decorative frame with double rope twist border, attached with pendant bale, 54 x 42 mm.

Antique carved cameo and yellow gold pendant (brooch…

Carved Cameo Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch

Antique carved cameo and yellow gold pendant (brooch conversion), size 45 x 38 mm

Late Victorian carved cameo and 9ct rose gold brooch, marked 9.…

Victorian Bacchus Carved Cameo Brooch in 9ct Rose Gold

Late Victorian carved cameo and 9ct rose gold brooch, marked 9. Showing Bacchus, size 26 x 31 mm, weight 11.5 grams

Edwardian Period cameo and 9ct rose gold brooch marked 9c.…

Edwardian Rose Gold Cameo Brooch, 9ct, 38x28mm, 10g

Edwardian Period cameo and 9ct rose gold brooch marked 9c. cameo size 38 x 28 mm, weight 10 grams

Antique carved cameo and rose gold brooch unmarked. Approx size…

Antique Cameo and Rose Gold Brooch, 15ct, Unmarked

Antique carved cameo and rose gold brooch unmarked. Approx size 28 x 31 mm, weight 6 grams. tests as 15ct

Antique carved cameo and yellow gold brooch with applied scroll…

Antique Carved Cameo & Gold Brooch with Floral Engravings

Antique carved cameo and yellow gold brooch with applied scroll work and hand engraved floral corners. Unmarked. Approx size 58 x 48 mm, total weight 22 grams. Tests as 9ct

Early 20th century carved cameo and 9ct yellow gold brooch,…

Carved Cameo 9ct Gold Brooch

Early 20th century carved cameo and 9ct yellow gold brooch, marked 9ct Star. Approx size 43 mm x 30 mm