This area is reserved for our Vintage Cameos and a vintage piece of jewelry can be from 20 years old to 100 years old. So the word vintage cameo applies to any cameos made between 1910 to the late 80s, Fun cameos from way back when!They may not have diamonds and emeralds but the rhinestones and features they do have are cherished by cameo collectors just like the expensive antique cameos. These old and not so old vintage cameos are usually made from plastic, brass, alloyed metal, celluloid or Bakelite and have base metal settings. And if you're lucky some even have the original old chains that came with it way back when. Collecting or wearing vintage cameos is a great way to start any jewelry collection and on a budget. NOTE: Many vintage cameos of any year are made from gold filled or gold plate BUT The amount of gold they used and they way the companies applied it is far better then done today. In those days gold was cheap and they applied it heavily.
Don't let the cheap prices fool you! Vintage cameos from the 1950s that grandma sold in a garage sale 30 years ago is now becoming quite collectible. Vintage jewelry back in the day was built by famous designers and made with pride. There artistry in jewelry design and workmanship come thru loud and clear. We have a complete gallery of old vintage cameos of all colors and sizes. We have been collecting vintage cameos for 20 years so if you don't see a cameo you like let us know.
