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Seaman Schepps Gold and Sodalite Carved Shell Brooch
Seaman Schepps Gold and Sodalite Carved Shell Brooch

Seaman Schepps Gold and Sodalite Carved Shell Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Darnestown, MD

lobes of the shell are separated by twisted gold bands. The brooch measures 2 inches wide and 2 1/4

Category

1980s American Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Rare Enameled Jeweled Gold Shell Brooch
David Webb Rare Enameled Jeweled Gold Shell Brooch

David Webb Rare Enameled Jeweled Gold Shell Brooch

By David Webb

Located in valatie, NY

A Rare David Webb Jeweled and Enameled Shell Brooch. A Rare Wentletrap Shell with Cabochon Set

Category

1960s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Wood and Gold Sea Shell Brooch
Seaman Schepps Wood and Gold Sea Shell Brooch

Seaman Schepps Wood and Gold Sea Shell Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful sea shell design brooch by Seaman Schepps. Composed of warm color wood with 18k gold

Category

1990s American Artist Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Verdura Midcentury Gold and Shell Turtle Clip Brooch
Verdura Midcentury Gold and Shell Turtle Clip Brooch

Verdura Midcentury Gold and Shell Turtle Clip Brooch

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

A mid-century engraved gold and cowrie shell brooch in the form of a turtle with ruby eyes, in 14k

Category

1950s Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Dior Silver Plated Shell Brooch with Orange Resin
Dior Silver Plated Shell Brooch with Orange Resin

Dior Silver Plated Shell Brooch with Orange Resin

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior(Made in France) Silver plated brooch with orange resin representing a shell. Additional

Category

1990s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Vintage Italian 14 Karat Small Shell Cameo Brooch
Vintage Italian 14 Karat Small Shell Cameo Brooch

Vintage Italian 14 Karat Small Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Italian 14 Karat Small Shell Cameo Brooch. Portrait of a lady with a flower on her collar

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gianfranco Ferre 1980s Large Nautilus Sea Shell Brooch
Gianfranco Ferre 1980s Large Nautilus Sea Shell Brooch

Gianfranco Ferre 1980s Large Nautilus Sea Shell Brooch

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in New York, NY

This Gianfranco Ferré 1980s nautilus brooch is a stunning example of the Italian designer’s talent

Category

1980s Italian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Goossens Paris Scallop Shell Sea Life Brooch c 1990
Goossens Paris Scallop Shell Sea Life Brooch c 1990

Goossens Paris Scallop Shell Sea Life Brooch c 1990

By Goossens Paris

Located in University City, MO

Goossen's Paris Gilt scallop shell sea life brooch c 1990 The elegant designer brooch is adorned

Category

1990s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Coral

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR DUNE by Robert Goossens Shell Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR DUNE by Robert Goossens Shell Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR DUNE by Robert Goossens Shell Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR DUNE by Robert Goossens Shell Brooch Limited edition Christian Dior brooch

Category

1980s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Georg Jensen Gold and Star Ruby Stylized Shell Brooch
Georg Jensen Gold and Star Ruby Stylized Shell Brooch

Georg Jensen Gold and Star Ruby Stylized Shell Brooch

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in New York, NY

A gold stylized shell form brooch set with a cabochon star ruby, in 18k. Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel

Category

1950s Danish Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Kurt Wayne Diamond Gold Shell Brooch Pin and Necklace
Kurt Wayne Diamond Gold Shell Brooch Pin and Necklace

Kurt Wayne Diamond Gold Shell Brooch Pin and Necklace

By Kurt Wayne

Located in Miami, FL

This exquisite and stunning shell necklace is finely crafted by Kurt Wayne in solid 18K yellow gold

Category

1990s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Large Carved Shell Cameo Pendant / Brooch Signed Ciro
Estate Large Carved Shell Cameo Pendant / Brooch Signed Ciro

Estate Large Carved Shell Cameo Pendant / Brooch Signed Ciro

Located in Birmingham, AL

inches by 2 inches and weighs 26.9 grams. The carved shell is a single lady's figurine that can be worn

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR DUNE by Robert Goossens Shell Pendant Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR DUNE by Robert Goossens Shell Pendant Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR DUNE by Robert Goossens Shell Pendant Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR DUNE by Robert Goossens Shell Brooch Limited edition Christian Dior brooch

Category

1980s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Vintage William Spratling Taxco Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin
Vintage William Spratling Taxco Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin

Vintage William Spratling Taxco Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin

By William Spratling

Located in Cape May, NJ

Rare William Spratling Taxco Mexico Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin. The brooch is in

Category

1950s Mexican Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henry Dunay Estate Yellow Gold Diamond Conch Shell Pin Brooch
Henry Dunay Estate Yellow Gold Diamond Conch Shell Pin Brooch

Henry Dunay Estate Yellow Gold Diamond Conch Shell Pin Brooch

By Henry Dunay

Located in Miami, FL

This artfully designed estate Henry Dunay pin brooch simulates an accurately sculptured image of a

Category

1990s American Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

1987 Gorgeous Christian Dior Rare Shell Brooch by Robert Goossens
1987 Gorgeous Christian Dior Rare Shell Brooch by Robert Goossens

1987 Gorgeous Christian Dior Rare Shell Brooch by Robert Goossens

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

1987 Christian Dior rare brooch created in limited edition by parurier Robert Goossens for the

Category

1980s French Brooch Shell Vintage

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

Does anybody else Love Turtles? 18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goddess Hera Cameo Shell Brooch/Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold 1900s
Goddess Hera Cameo Shell Brooch/Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold 1900s

Goddess Hera Cameo Shell Brooch/Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold 1900s

Located in Towson, MD

This elegant cameo brooch from the 1900s is finely carved in shell and set in a 10 karat yellow

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large gilt metal and paste pearl 'shell' brooch, Hobe, USA, 1960s
Large gilt metal and paste pearl 'shell' brooch, Hobe, USA, 1960s

Large gilt metal and paste pearl 'shell' brooch, Hobe, USA, 1960s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A striking,bold and Summery large gilt 'shell' brooch from Hobe, worn by itself on a simple evening

Category

1960s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trianon Scallop Shell Diamond Coral Keshi Pearl Biwa Pearl Gold Brooches
Trianon Scallop Shell Diamond Coral Keshi Pearl Biwa Pearl Gold Brooches

Trianon Scallop Shell Diamond Coral Keshi Pearl Biwa Pearl Gold Brooches

By Trianon

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Natural beauty artfully integrated into fine brooches with an array of bold and joyous color. Each

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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

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

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

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

Category

1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Large 18K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch
Vintage Large 18K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch

Vintage Large 18K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A yellow gold and carved shell cameo pendant, comprising one octagonal panel of carved shell, set

Category

1980s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch

1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior in 1980’s

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Croissant Oval Horn Shell Swirl Crystals Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Croissant Oval Horn Shell Swirl Crystals Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Croissant Oval Horn Shell Swirl Crystals Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Croissant Oval Horn Shell Swirl Crystals Modernist Brooch, Gold

Category

1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

C.1970 9K Shell Cameo Brooch of Stout English Bulldog Bespoke
C.1970 9K Shell Cameo Brooch of Stout English Bulldog Bespoke

C.1970 9K Shell Cameo Brooch of Stout English Bulldog Bespoke

Located in Baltimore, MD

From Italy, we offer this impeccable brooch with a carving of the English bulldog. The brooch is

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

9k Gold

Marguerite Stix Sea Shell Brooch or Pendant Gold Coral and Emeralds
Marguerite Stix Sea Shell Brooch or Pendant Gold Coral and Emeralds

Marguerite Stix Sea Shell Brooch or Pendant Gold Coral and Emeralds

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New Hope, PA

Elegant and versatile this four shell pin designed by Marguerite Stix has two faceted emeralds in

Category

1970s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Massive Extra Large Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Chunky

Category

1980s German Art Nouveau Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Massive Extra Large Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Chunky

Category

1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Vintage Massive Extra Large Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly

Category

1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Vintage Massive Extra Large Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly

Category

1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not sure if it is a small hole at shell side

Category

1980s French Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Brooch, Gold Tone Very good

Category

1980s German Art Nouveau Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

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

Category

1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.6*3.2 cm. Weight: 19 g/each. Crown Trifari created some of

Category

1950s American Art Nouveau Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 14 Karat Gold Dove Sitting on a Bowl Oval Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 14 Karat Gold Dove Sitting on a Bowl Oval Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 14 Karat Gold Dove Sitting on a Bowl Oval Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a lovely brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts four doves sitting on a bowl. The cameo is

Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold

J.E. Caldwell 2.52 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Clips
J.E. Caldwell 2.52 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Clips

J.E. Caldwell 2.52 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Clips

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch clips are designed as clam shells; brightly polished with a deeply ridged texture Featuring

Category

1940s Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

18 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Pin by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co.
18 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Pin by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co.

18 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Pin by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co.

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

An incredible French 18 karat yellow gold shell brooch crafted by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo gold Brooch Pendant
Cameo gold Brooch Pendant

Cameo gold Brooch Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

14k yellow gold brooch/pendant featuring a carved shell Cameo. It is stamped and tested as 14k

Category

20th Century American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Shell Cameo Pin
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Shell Cameo Pin

14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Shell Cameo Pin

Located in Towson, MD

One 1960s 14 karat yellow gold brooch/pin set with one shell cameo and four round brilliant

Category

1960s Unknown Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marguerite Stix Peridot Octopus Brooch

Marguerite Stix Peridot Octopus Brooch

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New York, NY

A yellow gold and peridot brooch by Marguerite Stix. Circa 1974. This brooch was originally made

Category

1970s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold

George Lenfant Spiral Shell with Cabochon Ruby Tip
George Lenfant Spiral Shell with Cabochon Ruby Tip

George Lenfant Spiral Shell with Cabochon Ruby Tip

Located in New York, NY

Made for Tiffany& Co. by George Lenfant in 18kt Yellow Gold with applied Rope Ridges and a brilliant cabochon ruby at the tip. Ooh la la - Paris. Perfect for every day / late a...

Category

1980s French Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell with Pearl Stick Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell with Pearl Stick Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell with Pearl Stick Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell with Pearl Stick Pin This lovely stick pin features a

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

1970's Marguerite Stix Scallop Shell, Sterling and Gemstone Pin
1970's Marguerite Stix Scallop Shell, Sterling and Gemstone Pin

1970's Marguerite Stix Scallop Shell, Sterling and Gemstone Pin

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New Hope, PA

This lovely yellow double sided scallop shell pin is edged with sterling silver with a gold

Category

1970s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Nardi Venice Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tortoise Shell Hand Pin Pendant
Nardi Venice Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tortoise Shell Hand Pin Pendant

Nardi Venice Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tortoise Shell Hand Pin Pendant

By Nardi

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

very realistically out of blond tortoise shell and is decorated with a small diamond ring on the pinky

Category

1970s Italian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Marguerite Stix Shell Pin or Pendant Ruby Diamonds and Gold
Marguerite Stix Shell Pin or Pendant Ruby Diamonds and Gold

Marguerite Stix Shell Pin or Pendant Ruby Diamonds and Gold

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New Hope, PA

Elegant and versatile this four shell pin designed by Marguerite Stix has two diamonds in the

Category

1970s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.
CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.

CARTIER whimsical amethyst, diamond, & emerald turtle brooch.

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst, diamond and emerald turtle brooch. Cartier. Circa 1960. The

Category

1960s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Brooch
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Brooch

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Brooch

By David Webb

Located in Palm Beach, FL

David Webb pendant brooch centering a carved shell cameo depicting Poseidon, the god of the seas in

Category

1970s American Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin
Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin

Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin. Featuring one single

Category

1960s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marguerite Stix Gold Backed Double Shell Pin with Bezel Set Turquoise, c 1970
Marguerite Stix Gold Backed Double Shell Pin with Bezel Set Turquoise, c 1970

Marguerite Stix Gold Backed Double Shell Pin with Bezel Set Turquoise, c 1970

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New Hope, PA

This spare and elegant design from Marguerite Stix shows the true beauty of the shells. The only

Category

1970s American Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

Boucheron Turquoise Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Boucheron Turquoise Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

Boucheron Turquoise Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

, Boucheron. This vintage turtle pin brooch is highly collectible. Its shell features a gold open work design

Category

1950s French Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch with Onyx, Design #328 by Nanna Ditzel
Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch with Onyx, Design #328 by Nanna Ditzel

Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch with Onyx, Design #328 by Nanna Ditzel

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Shell Brooch with Onyx, Design #328 by Nanna Ditzel Classis Nanna

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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.

Questions About Brooch Shell Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.