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vintage 1994 Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold-plated interlocking CC logo
vintage 1994 Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold-plated interlocking CC logo

vintage 1994 Chanel tortoise shell brooch with gold-plated interlocking CC logo

By Chanel

Located in Sewickley, PA

This Chanel brooch features a distinctive Coco Mark design with a tortoise shell pattern, crafted from gold plating in shades of brown and gold.

Category

1990s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely carved shell cameo depicting Raphael and His Muse, set in a hand-crafted 9ct yellow gold mount. The cameo shows excellent detail and contrast, highlighting the traditional art...

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cut: Cameo Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: Silhouette Featu...

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 800 Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant
Vintage 1980s Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 800 Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant

Vintage 1980s Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 800 Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant

Located in Marcianise, IT

An exceptionally charming and classic vintage 1980s Italian statement brooch/pendant featuring a large, masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo.

Category

1980s Italian Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Silver

BSK Aurora Borealis Crystal Stylized Shell Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
BSK Aurora Borealis Crystal Stylized Shell Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s

BSK Aurora Borealis Crystal Stylized Shell Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s

By BSK

Located in Milford, DE

A glamorous pin decorated with aurora borealis crystals, set on a golden setting. Gold-plated. Marks / hallmarks / etc: BSK (Steinberg, Slovitt and Kaslo)

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Ciner Brooch Sea Shell Gold tone New, Never Worn from 1980s
Ciner Brooch Sea Shell Gold tone New, Never Worn from 1980s

Ciner Brooch Sea Shell Gold tone New, Never Worn from 1980s

By Ciner

Located in Wallkill, NY

Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Large oversized Gold Gilt Sea shell Pin.

Category

1980s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch

18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite estate turtle brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a true gem of fine jewelry. Adorned with sparkling round-cut diamonds and vibrant round-cut green emeralds, this p...

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.

Category

1980s German Art Nouveau Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcans Forge Venus with Husband Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vulcan’s Forge – Venus with Husband Brooch, exquisitely carved in fine detail and framed in 14k yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Florenza Tortoise Shell Glass Cameo Brooch with Ornate Gold-Tone Frame, 1950s
Florenza Tortoise Shell Glass Cameo Brooch with Ornate Gold-Tone Frame, 1950s

Florenza Tortoise Shell Glass Cameo Brooch with Ornate Gold-Tone Frame, 1950s

Located in Milford, DE

This Florenza brooch from the 1950s beautifully captures vintage elegance with its intricately carved glass cameo in a deep tortoise shell hue.

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch White Crystals Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch White Crystals Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch White Crystals Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Iconic Classic White Coquillage Shell Coral Crystals Branch Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1969 G Noto 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Lovers Scene Brooch
Vintage 1969 G Noto 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Lovers Scene Brooch

Vintage 1969 G Noto 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Lovers Scene Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1969 brooch is beautifully crafted in 9k yellow gold and showcases a signed G.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Boy with Dog and Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique brooch is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a beautifully hand-carved shell cameo depicting a boy with a dog and bird.

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k G. Noto Shell Cameo "Orpheus playing for 3 Graces" Brooch
Vintage 14k G. Noto Shell Cameo "Orpheus playing for 3 Graces" Brooch

Vintage 14k G. Noto Shell Cameo "Orpheus playing for 3 Graces" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A lyrical masterpiece in miniature, this vintage brooch features a finely hand-carved shell cameo signed by G.

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

Dimensions Length: 4cm Width: 3.5cm Weight: 18.33 grams Specifications Metal: 18KT gold, hallmarked Type: Pendant brooch Period: Victorian cameo in a 1970s mount Cameo: Victorian sh...

Category

1970s Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Mid-Century Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Diamond 1960s
Mid-Century Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Diamond 1960s

Mid-Century Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Diamond 1960s

Located in Towson, MD

This estate 14 karat yellow gold Italian shell cameo brooch with diamond accent is a mid-century masterpiece dating to the 1960s, stamped "14K Italy."

Category

1960s Italian Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960 Abalone shell 18 K yellow Gold brooch Gubelin Lucerne Switerland
Vintage 1960 Abalone shell 18 K yellow Gold brooch Gubelin Lucerne Switerland

Vintage 1960 Abalone shell 18 K yellow Gold brooch Gubelin Lucerne Switerland

By Gubelin Lucerne

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Adorn yourself with the timeless elegance of this Gübelin Lucerne , Switzerland 18 K yellow Gold Vintage brooch. Expertly crafted, this exquisite piece features an Abalone shell with...

Category

1960s Swiss Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

The stylish vintage brooch features 3 fluted high domes in a textured shell motif.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Style Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Diamond 9K Gold Silver Brooch
Vintage Victorian Style Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Diamond 9K Gold Silver Brooch

Vintage Victorian Style Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Diamond 9K Gold Silver Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

The centerpiece of this brooch features a magnificent, large oval shell cameo, meticulously hand-carved in high relief on a natural shell.

Category

1970s Italian Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gianfranco FERRE Brooch Black Shell Crystal New, Never worn Pin 1980s
Gianfranco FERRE Brooch Black Shell Crystal New, Never worn Pin 1980s

Gianfranco FERRE Brooch Black Shell Crystal New, Never worn Pin 1980s

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Wallkill, NY

Large Black Gold Tone 24K Plated with massive Crystals set. Measuring 3.33 in / 84.73 mm wide X 1.84 in / 46.94mm top to bottom. This is out of a massive collection of New Old stock ...

Category

1980s Italian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Ciner Swarovski Brooch Crystal Sea Shell Gold tone New Old Stock 1980s
Ciner Swarovski Brooch Crystal Sea Shell Gold tone New Old Stock 1980s

Ciner Swarovski Brooch Crystal Sea Shell Gold tone New Old Stock 1980s

By Ciner

Located in Wallkill, NY

Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Set with Blue and Green Crystals. Measures 2.50- 63.6 mm wide x 2.36 -60.05 mm top to bottom.

Category

1980s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

18K Solid Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel-by-the-Sea 22g
18K Solid Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel-by-the-Sea 22g

18K Solid Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel-by-the-Sea 22g

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

Title: 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel CA 22g Solid Frame Rotating Pin Description: Handmade cameo brooch crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter" Brooch
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter" Brooch

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch features the mythological scene of Hebe, the goddess of youth, offering nectar to the eagle of Jupiter.

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chamber Nautilis Sea Shell  Brooch & Clip on Earrings in Sterling Bezels c 1986
Chamber Nautilis Sea Shell  Brooch & Clip on Earrings in Sterling Bezels c 1986

Chamber Nautilis Sea Shell Brooch & Clip on Earrings in Sterling Bezels c 1986

Located in University City, MO

Chamber Nautilis sea shells in sterling bezels designed by Betsey Fuller c 1986 The handmade artisan sea shell brooch & clip on earrings are made with luminous pearlized organic sea ...

Category

1980s Unknown Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gio’ Pomodoro for G.I.F. Sterling Silver and Faux Pearl Shell Form Brooch
Gio’ Pomodoro for G.I.F. Sterling Silver and Faux Pearl Shell Form Brooch

Gio’ Pomodoro for G.I.F. Sterling Silver and Faux Pearl Shell Form Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

This 1970s Italian brooch by G.I.F. Milano features a striking shell-inspired design, sculpted in sterling silver and accented with three graduated faux pearls.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch
Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch

Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Large 1950s Victorian revival shell cameo featuring a beautiful topless woman playing the harp with cupids assistance. The cameo is set in an 18k yellow gold from that is marked 750.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin
Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin

Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New York, NY

Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin set in 14k gold mounts in an amazing color. Stix is famous for her shell mounted jewelry for Cartier and this simple snail shell in exotic green highli...

Category

1960s American Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Gilt Shell Clips
Retro Gilt Shell Clips

Retro Gilt Shell Clips

Located in New York, NY

Retro Gilt metal scallop jacket/dress clips designed to be worn in pairs or singly from the 1940s.
Excellent condition
Approx. 1.75" diameter

Category

1940s American Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite
Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite

Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite

Located in New York, NY

Retro Mexican Sterling silver shell suite with a pair of scatter brooches, earrings and ring.

Category

1940s Mexican Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

12K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo 15.5g
12K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo 15.5g

12K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo 15.5g

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique yellow gold shell cameo. The bezel tests 52% gold using an XRF metals analyzer, a little over 12k gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Antique Carved Shell Cameo
10K Yellow Gold Antique Carved Shell Cameo

10K Yellow Gold Antique Carved Shell Cameo

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This is a 10k yellow gold antique seashell carved cameo of classic maiden. This piece is extremely well made with stunning fine detailed carving. This cameo is set in 10k bezel and i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin

Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin. The signature Russian gilt scallop shell trimmed with white pate de verre faux branch coral and small white bakelite shells. Flower safety lock. ...

Category

1950s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Native American Silver Operculum Shell Tie Tack #16718
Native American Silver Operculum Shell Tie Tack #16718

Native American Silver Operculum Shell Tie Tack #16718

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver operculum shell tie tack by a Native American artisan. Large oval operculum shell is bezel set on an oxidized black oval tie tack. Measures approx 1" high, 1 1/8" w...

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1970s Carved Shell Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant
Vintage 1970s Carved Shell Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant

Vintage 1970s Carved Shell Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant

Located in Towson, MD

A striking late Mid-Century Modern shell cameo crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, dating to the 1970s.

Category

1970s Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane's Snail brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane's Snail brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane's Snail brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Kenneth Jay Lane's exotic snail brooch fashioned from a real shell and mounted onto a gilt body. 1960's USA. 3" x 1.75".

Category

1960s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique "Young Queen Victoria" Cameo Brooch
Antique "Young Queen Victoria" Cameo Brooch

Antique "Young Queen Victoria" Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This elegant antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of Young Queen Victoria, depicted in neoclassical profile with regal poise and soft detail.

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold-filled

Wendy Gell Jeweled Floral Assemblage Brooch
Wendy Gell Jeweled Floral Assemblage Brooch

Wendy Gell Jeweled Floral Assemblage Brooch

By Wendy Gell

Located in New York, NY

Large Wendy Gell jeweled Dresden porcelain and hand carved shell floral brooch from the 1980's. Wendy Gell hot glue gunned her way to fame by assembling fantastical and charming past...

Category

1980s American Artist Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Vintage 14K Floral Cameo Round Brooch/Pendant
Vintage 14K Floral Cameo Round Brooch/Pendant

Vintage 14K Floral Cameo Round Brooch/Pendant

Located in beverly hills, CA

Dated from the 1940s, this beautiful 14k gold, hand carved shell cameo brooch features an exquisite carving of a floral bouquet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Antique "Cupid on Venus's Lap" Cameo Brooch
Antique "Cupid on Venus's Lap" Cameo Brooch

Antique "Cupid on Venus's Lap" Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Tender and exquisitely carved, this antique shell cameo brooch captures an intimate mythological moment: Cupid, the god of love, cradled gently on his mother’s lap—likely Venus (Aphr...

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pin With Profile Of A Woman. 2.25 Inches Long With Drop Down Pendant Bale. Finished Weight is 16.2 Grams.

Category

1980s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique "The Trial of Jesus" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique "The Trial of Jesus" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique "The Trial of Jesus" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch pendant features a dramatic and finely carved depiction of "The Trial of Jesus," capturing a powerful biblical moment in exquisite detail.

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Antique "The Trial of Jesus" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique "The Trial of Jesus" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique "The Trial of Jesus" Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch pendant features a dramatic and finely carved depiction of "The Trial of Jesus," capturing a powerful biblical moment in exquisite detail.

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Lea Stein Paris B&W Tortoise Brooch
Vintage Lea Stein Paris B&W Tortoise Brooch

Vintage Lea Stein Paris B&W Tortoise Brooch

By Lea Stein

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The tortoise is a recurring motif in Lea Stein's jewelry, and it is often depicted with intricate detailing to emphasize the animal's shell and features. In this brooch, the tortoise...

Category

Late 20th Century European Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

10K Yellow Gold Antique Large Carved Greek Maiden Cameo Brooch
10K Yellow Gold Antique Large Carved Greek Maiden Cameo Brooch

10K Yellow Gold Antique Large Carved Greek Maiden Cameo Brooch

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This is a unique antique Greek maiden carved shell cameo brooch or pendant. This piece is at least 10k but up to 12k yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Sagittarius Brooch
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Sagittarius Brooch

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Sagittarius Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and distinctive, this David Webb shell cameo brooch depicts Sagittarius, framed in hammer-textured 18K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand Carved Oval Cameo is securely set in a Hand crafted 14K yellow Gold bezel mounting. Stamped...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold "Sundial" signed G Noto Cameo Brooch
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold "Sundial" signed G Noto Cameo Brooch

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold "Sundial" signed G Noto Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional vintage shell cameo brooch, signed by master carver G. Noto, features a unique and symbolic scene titled "Sundial."

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch
French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch

French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Of oval shape, this cameo on shell brooch represents a woman elegantly dressed.

Category

1960s French Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch
1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch

1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 14 karat yellow gold, shell hallmark. Important brooch in the shape of an insect, the bottom of the body is represented by a baroque pearl, the top and the head are paved w...

Category

1950s French Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yell...

Mid-Century Lucite and Blue Rhinestone Gold-Tone Beetle Brooch, 1950s
Mid-Century Lucite and Blue Rhinestone Gold-Tone Beetle Brooch, 1950s

Mid-Century Lucite and Blue Rhinestone Gold-Tone Beetle Brooch, 1950s

Located in Milford, DE

Crafted in gold-tone metal, the brooch features a translucent Lucite shell overlaying a vibrant faux-opal-style body, creating a layered, dimensional effect.

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Crystal

Vintage 18K Turtle Brooch Diamond Pave Yellow Gold ~1.2ctw by Herbert Rosenthal
Vintage 18K Turtle Brooch Diamond Pave Yellow Gold ~1.2ctw by Herbert Rosenthal

Vintage 18K Turtle Brooch Diamond Pave Yellow Gold ~1.2ctw by Herbert Rosenthal

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Fairfield, CT

Vintage 18K Turtle Brooch Diamond Pave Shell Yellow Gold ~1.2ctw by Herbert Rosenthal This Herbert Rosenthal brooch is designed as a turtle and fashioned in 18K yellow gold.

Category

1970s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ALPACA - Vintage Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Mosaic Brooch - Mexico - Circa 1950's
ALPACA - Vintage Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Mosaic Brooch - Mexico - Circa 1950's

ALPACA - Vintage Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Mosaic Brooch - Mexico - Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, CA

ALPACA - Vintage mother-of-pearl and abalone shell brooch with silver tone metal frame and back - featuring a floral mosaic to the center with a rope twist border in white metal (all...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Hand Painted Artisan Mother of Pearl Warrior Scene Brooch c 1960
Hand Painted Artisan Mother of Pearl Warrior Scene Brooch c 1960

Hand Painted Artisan Mother of Pearl Warrior Scene Brooch c 1960

Located in University City, MO

Hand painted mother of pearl warrior scene brooch c 1960s The unique artisan brooch is designed with an oval shaped sliced shell.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds
18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds

18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds

By Giovanne

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Adorable is the best way to describe this lovely 18 karat yellow gold Turtle brooch. His entire shell is set with beaded Emeralds that have been finished with round beze...

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo  Pendant / Brooch
8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo  Pendant / Brooch

8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo Pendant / Brooch

Located in Arnhem, NL

A vintage (ca. 1950s) brooch/pendant. The item is made of 8 karat yellow gold with a shell cameo featuring a finely carved female silhouette.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage BP Shell 9k gold and Diamond stud brooch, lapel pin
Vintage BP Shell 9k gold and Diamond stud brooch, lapel pin

Vintage BP Shell 9k gold and Diamond stud brooch, lapel pin

Located in NEWARK, GB

A wonderful vintage piece is this 9ct gold and Diamond BP Shell stud or badge. It is made from rich bloomed 9ct yellow gold and is a lovely solid, well made piece indeed.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Brooch Shell Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact brooch shell vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 18 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect brooch shell vintage may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a brooch shell vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Hermès and William Spratling are consistently popular. A brooch shell vintage of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a brooch shell vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Brooch Shell Vintage?

Prices for a brooch shell vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $270 and can go as high as $9,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $554.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.