Amber has been used as jewelry since the Stone Age, from 13,000 years ago. Amber ornaments have been found in Mycenaean tombs and elsewhere across Europe. Reference: Wikipedia. It is a material made from fossilized tree resin and the most desirable ones are those that contain insects or tiny animals such as reptiles. Amber has also been used for cameos and intaglios.
Below are some examples and price guides of amber cameos including an Italian reverse cameo pin and a beaded cameo necklace.
An Italian antique style 18k gold and amber reverse carved cameo pin. Features a cabochon carved amber cameo depicting the profile of a young female figure with flowing hair and flower, measuring approximately 30mm x 22mm, set in an ornate and elaborately framed 18k yellow gold mount, featuring a top bale measuring 5mm. Marked MADE IN ITALY ROMA 750. Total approximate weight 13 grams.
Sold for US$325 at Hill Auction Gallery in 2023
Vintage 14Kt White Gold Cameo, Diamond, Emerald & Amber Beaded Necklace. Measures approx. – 18″ long. Weight approx. – 23.7 dwt.
Sold for US$550 at Antiques & Art International in 2023
Intaglio cut amber fairy pendant with silver mount and center diamond, in original box marked Zlatarna, Roberto-Studio, Dubrovnik. Size: 2 x 1.5 in.
Sold for US$100 at Americana Auctions in 2023
An Ancient 18K Gold and Amber Intaglio Ring
Hand carved ring with flowing filigree designs, containing one oval shape carved Amber intaglio measuring 24.5 x 18 mm and depicting a Classical Greco-Roman scene of a man and woman in a romantic scene. Weight: 8.3 grams
Ring Size: 7.5 Condition: Overall very good condition.
Sold for US$550 at Alma in 2023
Classical Style Gold Ring Set with Amber Intaglio Ibex or Gazelle
approximate ring size 6-1/2, testing at least 22K.
Sold for US$750 at Leland Little in 2023
