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How Much is My Cameo Necklace Worth?





I'm wanting to know how much my cameo necklace is worth. I'm including a photo.
VALUE OF MY WEDGWOOD CAMEO





I HAVE A CAMEO STYLE RING. SOLID PALE BLUE AND WHITE,"WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND" ON THE BOTTOM OF THE STONE. STERLING SILVER OR WHITE GOLD, INITIALS ON ...
Flip Cameo Ring with Onyx and Diamond





I have a "flip" cameo ring with a reversible of striped onyx and a small diamond. It is white gold and is old, probably an antique. Can you tell me how ...
Matching Necklace and Bracelet





I have a cameo set necklace with matching bracelet. My Grandfather purchased it in Italy during WWII. The bracelet is women and the necklace is men. The ...
Not Sure What Cameo Bracelet is Worth?





This is a bracelet that was given to my mother by her great aunt. My mother was born in 1935. Just wondering if the cameo is real and if the bracelet is ...
Renee's #2 Cameo





I have a black shell cameo I would like to find out
the history on it. also how much it is worth
Renee Frame-less Cameo





I have a cameo that is frameless. The cameo has 2 diamonds. I was told they are old mine cut. I would like to know something about her and what she ...
The Difference Between a Shell and Coral Cameo?





how do you tell the difference between a shell and coral cameo? I have been told by two different jewelers the same cameo is one, pink shell, by the other,...
how old is my shell cameo brooch and how much is it worth?





I received a a shell cameo brooch which has the profile of 2 people on it. A man's face profile in the background and the other is a woman's face profile....
What's My Cameo Worth?





Also, I was unable to find a maker's mark. Any ideas?
Age of Cameo





Information on Age and Dating Cameo Jewelry
How to tell if you have a real cameo





I have had a Cameo since I was a kid And I want to know if it is real. How would I go about finding out if mine is real? It is white on black and the gold ...
What Would...





my bracelet be worth?
Suzanne
Rose Gold Ring What Its Worth





Hi, I was given a rose gold ring with etchings and on the gold and a cameo of a woman on the front if I sent you a pic do you think you could give a estimate ...
Black Cameo Ring





I have a man's ring, which may be considered a cameo. It is a gold ring, wih a black stone. The stone has a carving of a woman. I am trying to determine ...
Type of Cameo?





My grandmother gave me a Cameo ring that she got in 1939 from her aunt. The ring has a gold band, with no markings on the inside of the band. The cameo ...
Gold Cameo Brooch





I have a gold cameo brooch,with EJ.Cy (y,underlined) & Co. 4 boxes containing the following;9,-375,sideways anchor, P.
Lady on Cameo is wearing a necklace....
Value Of My Antique Cameo Enquiry





Please could you give me a rough value for this Cameo. I'm not 100% sure of its age but I know that it first came into my family when my great great great ...
Wedgwood Cameo Made in England 64 rs





What does the 64 rs mean on the back of this pendant with side view of woman for cameo on green background. SIL in stamped on the back of the Silver frame ...
I Have a Male Cameo





with a beard and a garland of leaves in onyx it has a date of 1886 inside hand scripted. Well from what did the man with a beard and garland come from?...
What is this cameo finish?





Hi! I'm a jewelry designer who redesigns vintage jewelry. Recently, I created a ring from a vintage cameo. My client, who is a hairdresser & washes ...
Sourcing Agate For Cameo Carving





Hi! I am a portrait artist and sculptor. I've done
relief sculpting in clay, but not in rock or shell. I'd like to though. I
especially like the look ...
100 Years Cameo Ring Price?





The Cameo in my cameo ring is no more than a 1/2 inch cameo, white, with orange discoloration in the hair of the woman. it's in a very aged looking gold ...
How old is my cameo and what is the name of the maker?





I have a very beautiful cameo. It is in gold mount. The gold is marked with a star (Italy) then 50 this being the 'maker' but I cannot identify the maker ...
help with information and value please





Hi i've got a lovely cameo broach that i was given as a present many years ago that i don't wear and would like to sell. I know its old as it was a gift ...
CAMEO RING





Hi, my father gave me this ring about 30 years ago, and I know he had it for several years prior to that. He collected old watches and jewelry.
It's ...
Indentify the number





On the back of my cameo brooch/ necklace is a stamp-806 what does it mean?
is this real and what is it worth





hi my great gran left me this pair of cameo earrings and a cameo pendant in her will and i was just wondering if it is real amd what it is worth.They all ...
Is This A Unique Cameo?





This cameo pendant/broach was my grandmother's. I believe she brought it from England in the 1930's, and I think it's quite old - seems to me to be an ...
Where Was My Cameo Pendant/Pin Made?





I have a cameo that I inherited from my Grandmother. Supposedly my Grandfather purchased it for his mother-in-law (my Grandmother's mother) on a business ...
What Is This Cameo Depicting ?





Hi, I was wondering if you could help me to identify what this cameo is depicting. It seems to show a lady holding a feather and a ball but I wondered ...
worth and authenticity





I obtained this bracelet from my great grandmother about ten years ago. It has been in my jewelry box ever sense. I have only worn it a few times. I wanted ...
Is my Cameo Brooch Real and What Is It Worth?





i have a Cameo brooch that looks authentic, there is an inscription on the back, C943 and under the clip it has BARCS. Could please inform me if you ...
Shell Cameo that depicts Christ's Acension.Value? Date?





I have this cameo that I believe to be shell that depicts Christ's Acension. I can't find anything on the net close to it to be able to compare. It's in ...
Christ Ascension Cameo





I have this shell cameo that depicts Christ's acension. I was hoping that someone could help me with value, date, and history of some sort. I got it with ...
Selling..need valuation for Lava Cameo Giovanni Sabbato 1870?





I am looking to sell a lava cameo by artist Giovanni Sabbato 1870.
What I know:
The cameo is carved from lava and measures 5 cm wide and 6 cm in height ...
I am trying to understand more about my cameo ring





With the help of my friend I was able to capture close ups of the markings.
Is this a roman goddess piece? Who is she? What does S.N. mean? Is it coral ...
Lorenza Bracelet | What do I have?





I have a Cameo bracelet I found cleaning out my Aunt's house. She passed away, and my mom doesn't know much about them. It's an antique gold clasp bracelet ...
Wedgwood Cameo





Ok! I have been looking everywhere for info on this cameo. It is a "green" stone with a girl? with a hawk/eagle which are in a ivory. The back of this ...
Hallmark having issues finding info on it





I have acquired a cameo that has a hallmark "ceno" - The brooch appears to have a nice shell carving and maybe opals and crystal or raw diamonds.
It ...
Aurora and Apollo





I have a cameo of Aurora and Apollo which you show on your web page as well as one with several cupids around a tree. I was very excited but now believe ...
Aurora and Apollo Cameo





I have a cameo of Aurora and Apollo which you show on your web page as well as one with several cupids around a tree. I was very excited but now believe ...
is this cupid cameo real?





can you tell me if this pendant is real here is a description of it the color is blueish gray with looks like a cupid or cherub painted upon it it is close ...
Is My Great Grandmother's Cameo Real?





I have a cameo that belonged to my great grandmother, and I want to know if it's real and what the possible value is. Thank you.
is my cameo real could you tell me more about it





My cameo is on a silver pendant with no hallmarks. It's a cameo locket with 3 lady's. The lady in the middle has her back turned and has her arm's round ...
cameo earrings with different silhouettes





I have a pair of old hand carved cameo earings with a twisted chain spiral borders. They have a brown back with a white woman's face. The cameo is carved ...
A Cameo ring that open up





My grandma had a cameo ring that would open up to a little glass piece and a bit of room under it- maybe to store something. Have you ever seen one like ...
Different Pic on Each Cameo Earring





I have a pair of silver screw-back cameo earrings. The picture on each earring is different. They both appear to be men with wigs, but two different ...
Dating a Cameo Found in Ukraine





My grandmother found a cameo in the Ukraine, in what looks like a cast brass frame, the back has the numbers 501 embossed at the top, and the cardboard/...
any value and any history





THIS WAS MY GRANDMOTHERS PENDENT IT IS .75 IN. X .69 IN. THERE IS SOME KIND OF ENGRAVING ON THE CLASP LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT BE GREEK LETTERING I AM NOT SURE ...
what is the value of my cameo





this was my grandmother and i would like to know a little more about it.
Back of cameo





Here is a pic of the back of the cameo...unfortunately I can't get it much clearer than this. The gem itself can't be seen from the back only the little ...
Cameo





I have this cameo and I know nothing about it other than it belonged to a woman in her 80's who has passed away.
Can you give me any info on its value/...
Can you tell how old this Cameo brooch is by the pin?





Hi, I have no idea why I bought this except that it looked old, beautiful and I never owned a cameo. Can you tell me by looking at it how old it is and ...
Real or Fake Cameos?





Hi..I have these 2 cameos and dont know anything about them. I do think one belonged to my boyfriend's mother and one belonged to his grandmother....
How to tell ivory from shell cameo?





How do you tell the difference between an ivory cameo versus a shell cameo?
I have a cameo that is from the early 1800s and i'm not sure what it is ...
antique cameo with black background and ivory carving





I posted a couple of pics of the cameo I inquired about before. Was wondering if you received them or should I repost?
black stone with ivory carving - cameos





I have an old cameo that I took to an antique dealer who could not give me an appraisal, because he had never seen one like it. It is a black stone ...
symbol on the side of cameo ring





There is a symbol on the band of a roman soldier cameo ring. Interested in the time frame the ring is from and what the symbol may mean. Any help would ...
Help with dark brown stone cameo ring with soldier on it.





I have a brown stone cameo ring with some sort of soldier on it. The sides of the band have symbols. Would like to know history or orgin of it? Only know ...
Finding age of cameo earrings, charm, and ring





I have these cameo pieces that I am trying to set an age on and wondered if by their pictures and their styles you would know of what era they are? They ...
What type of Cameo Bracelet do I have and what's it worth?





I have an old cameo bracelet from my grandmother's jewerly when she passed and not sure where she got it. Great detail, open back, 2" wide, just over ...
Gold Cased





i have a cameo ring which is octagonal shape and on inside of band is stamped the wording gold cased please what does this mean?
Stamp on coral cameo frame





I have a brooch and set of clip on earrings. The brooch has a lady with a v neck and hair swooped slightly downwards. I believe the cameo to be made ...
Star Hallmark





my aunt gave me a beautiful cameo brooch, i'm not sure if it's real. all it has is the hallmark of a star.. what does this mean? Best Wishes Zoe in York ...
K COL mark





Hey i have a small gold/shell cameo pendant with a woman's bust that has a gold mark "K COL" on the pendant tip. I was wondering what that means. It has ...
Delicate Pink Cameo





I have an antique cameo that the seller told me was called something like a baby-skin cameo. It is very pale (compared to other cameos I have - white ...
is this cameo real?





hello :) i have another cameo for you to see..i really like this one too..:) i could not find any markings on this cameo but was wondering if you ...
silver cameos





hi:) so do you think these could be dated back to the 16th - 18th century? there are some markings on the back but i cant tell what they are due to the ...
Any Cameo Info Before Purchase?





I am getting ready to purchase my first cameo, however I know nothing about them. Is there anything you can tell me about what to look for, how to tell ...
back picture of sterling silver cameo





i hope i am sending these correctly. i apologize if i am sending in too many..lol i am new at sending photos..lol thank you for your time and patience!...
Sterling Silver Cameo #2





Hi there:) have searched all over for some kind of answer or even picture of these, and cannot find anything like them. Thank you so much for your time....
10K brooch/pendent cameo





i previously sent a pic but couldnt figure out how to send front and back. so here is the front of the cameo of which i already sent the back. thanks!...
Cameo Brooch Hallmarks, EJCY & CO.?





I have inherited a shell cameo brooch from my Grandmother. I have no idea of its history, but as the 375 mark has no decimal point in front, I will assume ...
I would like to know what type stone & the age of my cameo?





I found my cameo several years ago on a beach. I believe it was washed up from an old town under the lake.
I have searched online for one like it, with ...
Lovely Old Cameo





I have an old shell cameo with an odd hallmark or maker's stamp. I think it looks like a rounded w or m depending on which way you look at it.
I am ...
old shell cameo,





I have an old shell cameo with an odd halmark or makers stamp on the back. Can anyone identify it ?
Sterling Silver Relief Like Cameo | When did they make these?





hello...:) thank you for replying to my question. I don't have a way to send a picture over the internet to you, but if there is a way to mail you one,...
Sterling Silver Cameo?





We have found a set of sterling silver cameos. I was wondering where they came from, and what year they may have been made.
The earrings are marked ...
How Can I tell How Old My Cameo Is?





Ok, I have been hunting for days to find a cameo like mine, but I cannot. It seems very unique and looks like an antique cameo.
The actual cameo part ...
Antique Cameo Ring with ww id 10k





Hi can you tell me how old this ring would be? It is a cameo with 10k and ww id.
Cameo Necklace and Bracelet in Silver





How can one find out the value of their antique cameos? I am including several pictures. What I can tell you is that they are all set in silver. I would ...
Antique Shell Cameo - Help with dating?





Hello,
I have a lovely shell cameo that I inherited from my grandmother. I believe it may have been handed down to her by her mother, or perhaps even ...
Age Origin etc.
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Hello! I bought this cameo ring at an estate sale and was curious as to it's age, origin and perhaps worth. I was going to list it and haven't a clue as ...
My Grandmother's Cameo
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I wanted to know who the girl represents in my Cameo pin, the year and value. Thanks.
Cameo Ring with Male Face
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Hi, I have this ring that has a male face on it. Hallmarks are quite hard to read but it looks like 9 375 an arrow (or perhaps an anchor) and maybe ...
1926 Hair Cameo
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Hey there all! I have recently found this item and I was just wondering how I would go about finding the worth of it. I've noticed a piece of it has been ...
How old is my cameo?
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Please help! How Old Is My Cameo?
pink Coral Cameo
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this Cameo belonged to a great grandmother, and was purchased in Italy, the story goes that it is pink coral, but unlike other supposed pink coral cameos ...
Three Graces Cameo on Gold Mount
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Please can you give me a date/type/origins of this cameo?
Roman Soldier Cameo on Locket engraved 1880
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What can you tell me about the significance of this cameo locket? It is engraved from a husband to a wife 12/25/1880 on the back. The cameo is a Roman ...
Antique Cameo Pin or Brooch
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Could you tell me anything about my black onyx cameo?
It also has on the back of it a number scketched in the onyx #11745. thank you
Tell Me About My Cameo And How Much To Insure It For
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I found this Cameo in jewelry box at a garage sale. Can you tell me about it?
30 year old cameo from Disneyland ?
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Hello, my question is that when I was a kid my dad and I bought a cameo necklace at Disneyland that was 30 years ago. It's still in the org box but no ...
double sided cameos
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How rare are reversible cameos (double sided) with onyx and shell?
How Old Is My Wedgwood Cameo Bracelet ?
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I have a sterling silver cameo bracelet that I received when my great aunt passed away. She was 94 years old. I am not sure what the stone is. It is a ...
I have no clue who made these cameos, how much their worth, and what year they are from
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If you could just tell me how much each of them are worth, where they were made, and how old they are. Also could you maybe point me in the right direction ...
How much would it be worth?
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I have an antique cameo flip ring. On one side its believed to be ruby and on the other its onyx with the carving of a woman's face. It's 14k White Gold....
Background Composition
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When I cleaned my Cameo earrings, the black background came off. What is the black background made of and can it be retouched?
Whats my Cameo Worth
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I had a cameo necklace passed down to me I dont know how old it is or what kind ect but would like to know how much its worth?
Cameo ring
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Hiya my name's Jasmin an im wanting to know more about my cameo ring an its history.
Ive found out so far that its 9ct rose gold. But im not sure what ...
Grandmother's Cameo
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Hello,
Can you tell me anything about this heirloom cameo? I have attached a picture.
Please can you give me a valuation on my cameo?
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The Cameo brooch and earrings set is at least 100 years old and seems to be made out of gold shell with a gold pin and safety chain. The clip on earrings ...
Worth and Authenticity
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How can I find out how much my bracelet is worth? How do I make sure it is real? I have had it in my jewelry box for about 10 years. I got it from my great ...
Intaglio, Cameo Ring?
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Could you please provide any information on this ring? Thank you
Value of Cameo?
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Can you give me an estimated value of this cameo?
Thanks!
Cameo Hallmark
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I have a cameo/onyx gold ring with a Roman soldier. It's stamped with a hallmark "SHUTE&CO." and "14K" I've been having difficulty researching the company ...
sterling silver cameos #3
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hi there:) thank you for replying so quickly! I looked on the back. and the only writing i can find is where it is written sterling silver. on the earings ...