{"title":"Victorian Cameo Brooches","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the timeless beauty of Victorian Cameo Brooches, celebrated for their intricate carvings, classical portrait profiles, and unmistakable period charm. Each piece in our collection showcases the artistry and elegance of the Victorian era, offering a refined way to add heritage character to any outfit or jewellery display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Victorian cameo brooches feature traditional hardstone, shell, and lava cameos, each expertly hand-carved and set in ornate gold or silver frames. From delicate female silhouettes to mythological figures and floral motifs, these antique cameo pins capture the craftsmanship and storytelling that defined 19th-century jewellery design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our curated selection of Victorian cameo brooches and pins below to find a distinctive piece that reflects your love for historic artistry and authentic antique style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREADMORE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExquisite Craftsmanship and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Victorian cameo brooch in our collection has been chosen for its exceptional detail, historical authenticity, and quality craftsmanship. Carved by skilled Victorian artisans, these cameos display fine facial definition, graceful drapery, and beautifully layered relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettings often include decorative rope borders, twisted gold frames, seed pearl accents, or engraved mounts that elevate the cameo’s profile. Many pieces feature versatile fittings, allowing the brooch to be worn as a pendant, making them both collectible and wearable. From bold statement cameos to delicate, miniature carvings, each brooch embodies the refined aesthetics of the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimeless Victorian Cameo Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Victorian cameo brooches span a variety of beloved styles, including classic shell cameos, striking lava stone carvings, and finely detailed hardstone profiles. Whether you favour neoclassical portraiture, botanical designs, or beautifully etched mythological scenes, each cameo offers a window into the artistic tastes of the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese antique cameo pins hold a unique charm - every piece is one-of-a-kind, shaped by the hand of an artist and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind Your Signature Antique Cameo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of Victorian cameo brooches and discover a meaningful piece of wearable history. From ornate high-relief carvings to understated and elegant designs, our collection has a cameo brooch to suit every style and collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop with Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer Interest-Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options - please contact us for details. All items also include Free Worldwide Shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREADLESS\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-style-french-jet-cameo-brooch-1","title":"Victorian Style French Jet Cameo Brooch","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis wonderful Victorian revival cameo brooch is fashioned skilfully from black French jet. The carved high-relief cameo is impeccably rendered and depicts the profile of a classical woman, crowned with ivy leaves woven into her hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrench jet became immensely popular during the Victorian era as an elegant and accessible alternative to Whitby jet. Prized for its deep black sheen and light weight, it was widely used in mourning and sentimental jewellery. Roman-style Cameos were also highly sought after during this time and often depicted Goddesses and characters from mythology, with ivy motifs representing eternal love and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis fabulous Victorian-inspired French jet brooch is a captivating piece for collectors and lovers of Victorian design. It’s polished and smooth, with a metal pin and locking safety catch at the back to hold it secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHS:\u003c\/b\u003e 24.3 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASURES:\u003c\/b\u003e Width 44mm x Height 47mm x Depth 18mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e French Jet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITEM NUMBER:\u003c\/b\u003e 3818\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Cameo Brooches in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-brooches?sort_by=price-ascending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAntique Brooches collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32711262404654,"sku":"3818","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Victorian-Style-French-Jet-Cameo-Brooch-cover_386407d3-79ac-4a2a-902f-d8f554cc0f78.jpg?v=1771593679"},{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-cameo-brooch-9ct-gold-circa-1905-boxed","title":"Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Frame With Locket and Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis exquisite antique Victorian cameo brooch dates from the mid-19th century and features a beautifully hand-carved cameo crafted from a bullmouth or sardonyx shell. The high-relief cameo depicts the side profile of a classical maiden adorned with delicate flowers in her hair and is set in an interlaced 9ct yellow gold frame, with four engraved leaves woven in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eRoman-style cameos became highly fashionable in Britain during the 19th century, particularly as souvenirs of the 'Grand Tour,' when travellers developed a fascination with Italy and classical antiquity. They often depicted mythological figures or goddesses and were a favourite of Queen Victoria also.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis brooch offers a clever twist as the cameo can be rotated to reveal a hidden locket on the reverse, preserving a miniature daguerreotype portrait behind glass. Daguerreotypes were the earliest practical photographic process, marking the dawn of modern photography and this one is well-preserved, showing a finely dressed gentleman, likely a husband or father who was clearly very special and worthy of remembrance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eA truly historic and captivating piece, this Victorian cameo brooch is perfect for collectors and lovers of Victorian heritage. It’s been updated with a securer safety lock catch at the back and is complete with its original fitted box lined with sumptuous navy-blue velvet and silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e 25.9 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMEASURES: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWidth 46mm x Height 52mm x Depth 11mm – Locket\/ Cameo 31 x 38mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSTONES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Bullmouth\/ Sardonyx Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMETAL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e 9ct Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAGE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Victorian. (Circa 1860)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMARKS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u2028\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eITEM NUMBER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e 7094 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32711523205166,"sku":"7094","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Cameo-Brooch-9ct-Gold-Frame-cover.jpg?v=1771584000"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-cameo-brooch-pinchbeck-gold-gilt","title":"Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Gold Gilt","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAn exquisite antique Victorian cameo brooch from the mid-19th Century featuring a high relief cameo in the centre fashioned from a bullmouth shell. It depicts the side profile of a \u003c\/span\u003eman with a leafy wreath around his head\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003epossibly the God of the Sun Apollo. \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eRoman-style Cameo’s were highly sought after in the 19th century during the \u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGrand Tour\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome. They often depicted Goddesses and characters from mythology and became a favourite of Queen Victoria also.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTh\u003c\/span\u003eis Victorian \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ecameo is set in an elaborate gallery with curvaceous\u003c\/span\u003e, scrolled\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e metalwork engraved with detailed \u003c\/span\u003efoliate \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003epatterns. It’s modelled entirely in pinchbeck and has been gilded in 18ct yellow gold. It’s a highly collectable piece of history and in excellent condition.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWEIGHT: \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e14.2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMEASURES: Height \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e58mm x \u003c\/span\u003eWidth \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e37mm down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCAMEO MEASURES: \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e16mm across x 19mm down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAGE: \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eVictorian. (Circa 1860 – 1880)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eITEM NUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e 8423\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Victorian Cameo Brooches in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-brooches?_gl=1*1eauu6x*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc1Mzc1MjEzOC4xNzYyNDM3NDI5*_ga_4D9LWM6C15*czE3NjI0Mzc0MjkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjI0Mzc0NDAkajQ5JGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAntique Brooches collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32711607025710,"sku":"8423","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Cameo-Brooch-Pinchbeck-Gold-Gilt-cover_02ed27e1-14ed-40c6-9e1a-fe168fe4fcc9.jpg?v=1771584248"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/collections\/Antique-Georgian-Hardstone-Cupid-Cameo-Ring-social2_3164e872-b426-4391-94f1-2e368e2c42f2.jpg?v=1770026799","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/collections\/victorian-cameo-brooches\/product-type_brooch.oembed","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}