Vintage cameo necklaces on a faux, snow-covered, small Christmas tree
Collection of vintage gold-filled necklaces with cameo pendants on a white background
Woman wearing a vintage cameo necklace and a brass collar necklace over a white graphic t-shirt.
Hand-carved shell cameo, in an intricate, braided, gold-filled setting on an 18" chain
Close up of hand-carved shell cameo, in an intricate, braided, gold-filled setting on an 18" chain
Shell cameo in 10K gold-filled Etruscan Revival frame with forget-me-not accents on 18" gold-filled chain on a jewelry bust
Close up of shell cameo in 10K gold-filled Etruscan Revival frame with forget-me-not accents on 18" gold-filled chain
Hand-carved shell cameo in ruffle-edge gold-filled setting on 18" deadstock gold-filled chain
Vintage gold-filled cameo locket with shell cameo, etched scrollwork, textured back, opens to reveal red silk moire panel and tiny sepia portrait
Hand-carved shell cameo in sunburst filigree gold-filled frame on 18" chain, mid-century 1940s-50s displayed on jewelry bust
Close up of hand-carved shell cameo in sunburst filigree gold-filled frame on 18" chain, mid-century 1940s-50s
Hand-carved shell cameo in ruffle-edge gold-filled setting from the 1950s-60s, displayed on jewelry bust
Close up of hand-carved shell cameo in ruffle-edge gold-filled setting from the 1950s-60s, displayed on beige background
Intaglio reverse-carved glass cameo pendant in gold-fill halo setting on 18" chain on a jewelry bust.
Close up of intaglio reverse-carved glass cameo pendant in gold-fill halo setting on 18" chain on a jewelry bust.
Vintage cameo necklaces on a faux, snow-covered, small Christmas tree
Collection of vintage gold-filled necklaces with cameo pendants on a white background
Woman wearing a vintage cameo necklace and a brass collar necklace over a white graphic t-shirt.
Hand-carved shell cameo, in an intricate, braided, gold-filled setting on an 18" chain
Close up of hand-carved shell cameo, in an intricate, braided, gold-filled setting on an 18" chain
Shell cameo in 10K gold-filled Etruscan Revival frame with forget-me-not accents on 18" gold-filled chain on a jewelry bust
Close up of shell cameo in 10K gold-filled Etruscan Revival frame with forget-me-not accents on 18" gold-filled chain
Hand-carved shell cameo in ruffle-edge gold-filled setting on 18" deadstock gold-filled chain
Vintage gold-filled cameo locket with shell cameo, etched scrollwork, textured back, opens to reveal red silk moire panel and tiny sepia portrait
Hand-carved shell cameo in sunburst filigree gold-filled frame on 18" chain, mid-century 1940s-50s displayed on jewelry bust
Close up of hand-carved shell cameo in sunburst filigree gold-filled frame on 18" chain, mid-century 1940s-50s
Hand-carved shell cameo in ruffle-edge gold-filled setting from the 1950s-60s, displayed on jewelry bust
Close up of hand-carved shell cameo in ruffle-edge gold-filled setting from the 1950s-60s, displayed on beige background
Intaglio reverse-carved glass cameo pendant in gold-fill halo setting on 18" chain on a jewelry bust.
Close up of intaglio reverse-carved glass cameo pendant in gold-fill halo setting on 18" chain on a jewelry bust.

Antique Cameo Necklace

Stone Cooper

$225.00
Options A

Item is in stock Only 0 left in stock Item is out of stock Item is unavailable

Adding to Cart Added to Cart

A softly stunning piece of vintage femininity.

These antique necklaces feature hand-carved shell cameos (and one rare glass cameo!) framed in glowing gold-fill pendants. Each hangs from an 18in deadstock gold-fill chain. It’s the kind of heirloom-worthy necklace that feels both classic and unexpectedly modern - a fresh (yet nostalgic) everyday piece.

Notes

Hand-carved shell cameos framed in gold-fill

18in on deadstock gold filled chains

  • Cameo size: .75in
  • Genuine hand-carved shell cameo, in an intricate, braided, gold-filled setting
  • Era: 1940-1950’s
  • 18” deadstock gold filled chain
  • Cameo size (height): 1in
  • Delicately hand carved shell cameo, set in an intricate 10K gold-filled frame with a distinctive "Etruscan Revival" twisted-rope design, accented with four tiny "forget-me-not" flowers, which symbolized remembrance and faithful love. Marking on back: L.S.CO. which means it was crafted by the well-known Louis Stern Company.
  • Era: 1940s-1950s
  • 18” deadstock gold filled chain
  • Cameo size: .75in
  • Vintage gold-filled cameo locket with a classic shell cameo, etched scrollwork and textured (striped!) back. Locket is fully functional, and opens to reveal a red silk moire panel and a tiny sepia-toned portrait, consistent with photo-locket inserts in the 1940-1950’s. 
  • Red moire was considered the most romantic lining color, giving warmth to black-and-white portraits.
  • Era: 1940 - 1950’s
  • 18” deadstock gold filled chain
  • Cameo size (height): .5in
  • Hand-carved shell cameo, with a distinctive sunburst filagree frame (gold fill). Very mid-century pretty. ;)
  • Era: 1940-1950’s
  • 18” deadstock gold filled chain
  • Cameo size (height): .75in
    Hand-carved shell cameo, with a ruffle-edge cameo setting in gold fill. Stamped with ‘576’ on the back, which was a maker’s code used by American gold-fill manufacturers.
  • Era: 1950-1960’s
  • 18” deadstock gold filled chain
  • Cameo size (height): .75in
    Intaglio cameo pendant with a reverse-carved glass portrait (frosted on the front, luminous from behind), in a gold-fill halo setting.
  • Era: 1960 - 1970’s
  • 18” deadstock gold filled chain

Shop All

 

Lettuce Ring

$96.00
 
Champagne satin clutch bag with rosette hair ties in garnet red and gold.
New Arrival

Rosette Scrunchie Bag

$72.00

2 Colors Available

 

Silver Linings Heart Necklace

$64.00
 

Antique Scarab Necklace

From $450.00

7 Options Available

 
Two, vintage gold-filled heart shaped lockets in different sizes and engravings on a white and red can. Two more lockets are open in the forefront .
New Arrival

Vintage Heart Locket

$148.00

8 Options Available

 
Sold Out

“Monday, Tuesday, Squaresday” Hoops

$68.00

Sold Out

 
Woman wearing a black bow crossbody bag with a red sweater and jeans, styled for winter errands.
New Arrival

Crossbowie Bounce Bag

$118.00
 
Two vintage cloisonné fish necklaces displayed with a "Go Fish" game box
New Arrival

Fish Cloisonne Necklace

$108.00
 

Bookworm Puzzle

$34.00
 

Knit House Socks

$36.00

5 Colors Available

 
Two decorative macaron-shaped containers with an antique Victorian Chateleine necklace draped over them on a white background
New Arrival

Victorian Chatelaine Slider

From $690.00

10 Options Available

 

Cashmere Beanie

$124.00

2 Colors Available

More About...

Stone Cooper

At Stone Cooper, jewelry is a method of storytelling. Designer & Owner Katherine (Kat) Sliclen creates pieces that are sustainably and ethically-sourced, specializing in antique and vintage deadstock parts. With a background in metal smithing, Kat hunts through secret warehouses for hours (days?) on end, picking through bead by bead, link by link to find the perfect pieces to repurpose into her own designs. The result is nostalgic jewelry that manages to feel modern & truly unique.