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18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Italian Carved Agate Cameo Drop Earrings
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18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Italian Carved Agate Cameo Drop Earrings

1940 - 1960
For Sale by AgAu Jewellery
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An extremely fine pair of 18ct Gold Vintage Roman Carved Agate Cameo Drop Earrings. The earrings are marked 18ct vintage Italian design. Each earring is set with a lovely carved agate cameo of a Roman head. Each earring measures 32mm x 8mm, the total weight is 2.3 grams and are offered in very good condition.

Metal: 18ct Gold

Stones: 1 x agate carved cameo in each earring

Total Earring Length: 32mm 

Total Earring Width: 8mm

Hallmark. Marked for 18ct gold

Weight: 2.3g

The earrings are in very good condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
0.8cm (0.31")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

AgAu Jewellery has dated these Carved Agate Cameo Earrings to the 1950s.

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SA1171055
Dealers Internal Reference
212103
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Description
An extremely fine pair of 18ct Gold Vintage Roman Carved Agate Cameo Drop Earrings. The earrings are marked 18ct vintage Italian design. Each earring is set with a lovely carved agate cameo of a Roman head. Each earring measures 32mm x 8mm, the total weight is 2.3 grams and are offered in very good condition.

Metal: 18ct Gold

Stones: 1 x agate carved cameo in each earring

Total Earring Length: 32mm 

Total Earring Width: 8mm

Hallmark. Marked for 18ct gold

Weight: 2.3g

The earrings are in very good condition

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
0.8cm (0.31")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

AgAu Jewellery has dated these Carved Agate Cameo Earrings to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171055
Dealers Internal Ref
212103
AgAu Jewellery
AgAu Jewellery
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

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A pair of 18ct yellow gold drop earrings featuring oval carved orange agate cameos suspended beneath fan-shaped gold accents.
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18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Italian Carved Agate Cameo Drop Earrings

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A pair of 18ct yellow gold drop earrings featuring oval carved orange agate cameos suspended beneath fan-shaped gold accents.
18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Italian Carved Agate Cameo Drop Earrings
Ref: SA1171055
A pair of 18ct yellow gold drop earrings featuring oval carved orange agate cameos suspended beneath fan-shaped gold accents.
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  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleVintage Italian
  • Material18ct Yellow Gold, Agate
  • ColourGold, Orange
  • MotifsCarved profile portrait, Fan motif, Wire ear fittings, Claw setting
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 0.8 cm (0 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

These 1950 vintage Italian drop earrings are formed from 18ct yellow gold and orange agate. Each piece comprises a wire ear fitting, a fan-shaped gold accent with vertical ribbed decoration, and a claw-set oval cameo carved with a Roman head profile portrait. The warm yellow gold metal has a polished finish that complements the translucent orange tones of the carved stones. The visual elements include visible hallmarks, hinged wire hooks, and secure claw settings clasping the lower stones. Individual elements display smooth curved contours and detailed relief carving on the agate cameos. Measuring 3.2 cm high, 0.8 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep, these lightweight earrings are worn on the earlobes for daily wear or formal occasions. They integrate easily into a modern jewellery collection as a classic accessory for evenings out, weddings, or anniversaries, adding a touch of mid-century Italian craftsmanship to personal styling.

FAQs

Carved agate cameos have been produced in Italy since antiquity, gaining renewed popularity during the Renaissance and 19th-century Grand Tour eras. Italian artisans utilised the natural colour stratification of agate to carve detailed relief figures against contrasting background layers.

Traditional cameo drop earrings are constructed using precious metals such as 18ct yellow gold paired with hardstones like agate, carnelian, or onyx. The gemstones are hand-carved in relief and secured within claw or bezel settings attached to articulated gold ear fittings.

Authentic agate cameos exhibit natural mineral colour variations, microscopic hand-carving marks, and distinct depth in the relief rather than molded glass or plastic uniformity. The gold mountings typically feature period purity hallmarks, soldered joints, and traditional ear wires.

Cameo drop earrings can be paired with minimalist necklines or structured contemporary tailoring to highlight the warm gold tones and carved gemstone details. Wearing them alongside simple, unadorned gold bands or chains maintains a balanced aesthetic.

Clean the gold mountings and carved agate using lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth, avoiding steam or ultrasonic cleaners. Store the earrings in a fabric-lined box separate from other hard items to prevent surface scratching on the carved relief.
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