French 1960s Dance of the 3 Graces Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Of oval shape, this cameo on shell
1960s French Retro Brooch Shell Vintage
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s Dance of the 3 Graces Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Of oval shape, this cameo on shell
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
turtle pin brooch is highly collectible. Its shell features a hand engraved design grain set with 16
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Italian Micro Mosaic Inlay Shell Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Lovely vintage Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring a floral motif, crafted with shell inlay and
Brass
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Jelly Belly Orange Shell Brooch Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Large Jelly Belly Orange Shell Conch
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Necklace Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch/pendant with a chain. It is designed by Robert Goossens
Large Shell Cameo Portrait Mother and Child 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This meticulously hand-made cameo brooch and pendant in antique style incorporates an asymmetric 4
18k Gold
Pierre Sterlé 1970 Modernist Bird Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds And Shell
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist bird brooch designed by Pierre Sterlé. Very rare sculptural brooch in the shape of a
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilbert Albert 1970 Swiss Modernist Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Shell And 12 Pearls
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist pendant-brooch designed by Gilbert Albert. Very rare sculptural art-piece made in
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvana Made Italian Brutalist Shell Parure
Located in New York, NY
sea shells brooches and earclips. Marked : Italy, 1950's Italy. Brooch 2.75" x 1.75", earclips 1 5
Gilt Metal
Sold|$350
Nautilus Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large, attractive Nautilus Shell Brooch from the 1980's. A half shell is backed with a central
Malachite
Sold|$2,133
CHANEL Vintage Clam Shell Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage brooch featuring an antiqued gold tone 3 dimensional clam shell embellished with
Gilt Metal
Sold|$817
Hermes Gold Tone Shell Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès brooch featuring front gold-plated shells, a safety bar-pin fastening, a back pitted plaque
Sold|$1,100
Snail Brooch Diamond Shell Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Diamond and shell snail gold brooch circa 1990. DETAILS: DIAMONDS: one round diamond weighing
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,300
Two-Tone Diamond Conch Shell Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two-Tone 14k Gold Diamond Conch Shell Brooch/Pin. Twelve 2mm round diamonds bead set around the
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,790
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting antique brooch features a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting two playful
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Textured Gold Shell Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s Tiffany & Co 18k yellow gold textured shell pin with one round diamond. 1 round full
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Vintage Yellow Gold Snail Shell Pin Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable vintage Snail Shell pin brooch made by Hermès of 18k textured yellow gold. Stamped with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Enamel Shell Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage pendant/brooch featuring a gold tone shell embellished with a green
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Conch-Shell Motif Brooch, circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Tiffany circa 1960 double clip 18K brooch in a three dimensional conch shell. Weighing a
18k Gold
Victorian Revival Floral Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Brooch 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This 1960s Victorian Revival shell cameo brooch in 14 karat yellow gold celebrates the enduring
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trifari Enamel and Faux Pearl Conch Shell Brooch Pin Vintage
By Trifari
Located in North Miami, FL
sapphire blue against the gold plated metal. The interior of the shell is faux pearl. This is a now a
Pearl, Gold-filled, Enamel
Christian Dior Gold Tone and Burnt Orange Shell Statement Brooch 1987
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior large shell brooch in gold tone and burnt orange moulded resin, stamped Christian
Patricia Schepps Vail for Seaman Schepps Shell, Gold and Sapphire Brooch
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold , turbo shell and sapphire brooch. Patricia Schepps Vail for Seaman Schepps
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch/Pin, Taxco, Circa 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Milford, DE
This accessory features an abalone shell inlay in a round sterling silver setting. Excellent
Sterling Silver
Substantial Buccellati Carved Shell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Poseidon Cameo Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch centers a carved shell cameo depicting the Greek gods Poseidon and Hermes. With rearing
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Gold Plate
Carved Shell Cameo Brooch with Frame in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautifully handcarved shell cameo depicts a figure in flowing robes, her neck and hair
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Victorian Revival Stick Pin Shell Cameo Brooch By Goldette, 1960s
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
plated - Carved shell cameo centerpiece - Victorian Revival motif with pansy, flowers, bees and snake
Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch, 10k Yellow Green Rose Gold Convertible Pendant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Carved Shell - Color: Orange & Peach Measurements: 1 3/8" (35.0mm) tall, 1 7/32" (30.7mm) wide
Rose Gold
DANECRAFT signed vintage 12kt gf gold filled shell cameo pearls designer brooch
By Danecraft
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed DANECRAFT 12KT GF • gold filled carved shell cameo • vintage designer brooch
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Edwardian Silhouette Brooch, 10k Antique Oval Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Stone Information Genuine Carved Shell Cameo Approximate Size: 37mm x 29.7mm Style: Brooch Fastening
Yellow Gold
Carved Shell & Diamond Art Deco Cameo Brooch / Pendant, 14k White Gold Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Genuine Carved Shell - Natural Diamond - Clarity: VS2 Color: G Cut: Euro Carat: 0.08ct
Diamond, White Gold
1980's Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Sea shells Brooch New Old stock
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another amazing Dominique Aurientis Brooch which is very Large in scale Shell motif with Green
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch-pendant designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior
Divine Musical Harmony Aphrodite and Cherub Shell Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant. Hand carved scene depicting Aphrodite playing a Lyre with
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
collection of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Southwestern Jewelry The brooch is Pawn, purchased out west in the
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Floral Cameo Hand-Carved Shell Brooch/Pendant set in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
This unique cameo pin/ pendant is a floral motif that is very detailed and well proportioned. The 14k gold bezel has an intricate rope detail that beautifully frames this modern came...
14k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold LARGE Carved 2 Horses Jumping Shell Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding, large vintage carved shell cameo pin brooch set in a solid 14k yellow
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enormous Shell Cameo of The Three Graces in Italian 14k Gold Brooch Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and intricately carved shell cameo depicts "The Three Graces" in a field of flowers
Hand Carved Shell Cameo Gold Art Deco Style Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and Stylish Shell Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Lady. Beautifully
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Shell with a Pearl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum 18 K Gold Diamond South Sea Baroque Cultured Pearl Brooch. More beautiful than
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of Leda and the Swan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage carved cameo brooch. Depicting the mythological scene of Leda & the Swan
Gold
Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 Karat Gold, 1970s Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell
18k Gold
Abalone Shell Pin Handmade in Denmark
Located in Towson, MD
shell inlay measuring a little over 1.5 inch wide and 1.25 inches long complete with a traditional pin
Sterling Silver
Antique Two Ladies and Eagle Loose Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
A loose shell cameo depicting “Two Ladies and Eagle,” intricately hand-carved with fine detail that
Marc Jacobs Bejeweled Pear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Jacobs faux tortoise shell pear shaped brooch. Bejeweled with a red, pink, and green imitation
Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies. Beautifully Hand Carved in
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10k Yellow Gold "The Artist" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique shell cameo brooch, titled "The Artist," features a finely detailed figure captured in
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers Emerald Lapis Turtle Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in McLeansville, NC
brooch features a detailed enamel shell and dazzling gold accents. A timeless piece, this lapis turtle
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Resin and Gold Toned CC Brooch, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage faux tortoise shell brooch featuring a large textured gold tone CC logo. Spring
CHRISTIAN DIOR Parfums by Robert Goossens Brooch Pendant, Dune 1987
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Parfums vintage massive gold tone brooch/pendant featuring a conch shell designed
Gilt Metal
Dominique Aurientis Seashell Brooch Gold Gilt New, Never worn 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt sea shell Brooch is a stunning example of this French Artisan work
Gilt Metal
Cellini NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Turtle Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted turtle brooch. The turtle shell has been invisibly set with square cut yellow
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,650
Gold and Shell Satyr Cameo Pendant/Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Lusty Shell Cameo of a Satyr. The1 1/2" x 1" 18k gold frame housing a crisply carved shell cameo
18k Gold
Shell Aquamarine Emerald Gold Earrings and Brooch Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Natural Shells in a 14k gold cage highlighted with aquamarines and emeralds. Pin measures 2" tall
Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, circa 1940
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, C.1940. Each of shell scallop form
Art Deco Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant, 14k White Gold En Habille Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Deco Era circa 1920's-1930's, this brooch/pendant features a carved shell cameo in a frame of filigreed
White Gold
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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.