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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
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

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.

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

Agau jewellery offer an extensive range of 9ct and 18ct gold jewellery.

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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
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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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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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