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French 1960s Dance of the 3 Graces Cameo Brooch Pendant
French 1960s Dance of the 3 Graces Cameo Brooch Pendant

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

Category

1960s French Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Turtle Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960

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

Category

1960s Unknown Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Italian Micro Mosaic Inlay Shell Brooch
Art Deco Italian Micro Mosaic Inlay Shell Brooch

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

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Jelly Belly Orange Shell Brooch Earrings Set
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Jelly Belly Orange Shell Brooch Earrings Set

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

Category

1980s German Art Nouveau Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Large Shell Cameo Portrait Mother and Child 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
Large Shell Cameo Portrait Mother and Child 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Pierre Sterlé 1970 Modernist Bird Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds And Shell
Pierre Sterlé 1970 Modernist Bird Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds And Shell

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

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert 1970 Swiss Modernist Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Shell And 12 Pearls
Gilbert Albert 1970 Swiss Modernist Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Shell And 12 Pearls

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

Category

1970s Swiss Modernist Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silvana Made Italian Brutalist Shell Parure
Silvana Made Italian Brutalist Shell Parure

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

Category

1950s Italian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Nautilus Shell Brooch
Nautilus Shell Brooch

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

Category

1980s American Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Malachite

CHANEL Vintage Clam Shell Brooch
CHANEL Vintage Clam Shell Brooch

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

Category

20th Century French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermes Gold Tone Shell Brooch
Hermes Gold Tone Shell Brooch

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

Category

1990s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Snail Brooch Diamond Shell Yellow Gold
Snail Brooch Diamond Shell Yellow Gold

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

Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Conch Shell Brooch/Pin
Two-Tone Diamond Conch Shell Brooch/Pin

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

Category

1980s American Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch

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

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Textured Gold Shell Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Textured Gold Shell Brooch

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

Category

1960s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Vintage Yellow Gold Snail Shell Pin Brooch
Hermès Vintage Yellow Gold Snail Shell Pin Brooch

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

Category

1980s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Enamel Shell Brooch Pendant
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Enamel Shell Brooch Pendant

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

Category

20th Century French Brooch Shell Vintage

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Conch-Shell Motif Brooch, circa 1960
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Conch-Shell Motif Brooch, circa 1960

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Revival Floral Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Brooch 1960s
Victorian Revival Floral Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Brooch 1960s

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

Category

1960s Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Enamel and Faux Pearl Conch Shell Brooch Pin Vintage
Trifari Enamel and Faux Pearl Conch Shell Brooch Pin Vintage

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

Category

1960s American Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Pearl, Gold-filled, Enamel

Patricia Schepps Vail for Seaman Schepps Shell, Gold and Sapphire Brooch
Patricia Schepps Vail for Seaman Schepps Shell, Gold and Sapphire Brooch

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

Category

1970s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Substantial Buccellati Carved Shell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Poseidon Cameo Brooch
Substantial Buccellati Carved Shell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Poseidon Cameo Brooch

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

Category

1960s Italian Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Carved Shell Cameo Brooch with Frame in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Carved Shell Cameo Brooch with Frame in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

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

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Victorian Revival Stick Pin Shell Cameo Brooch By Goldette, 1960s
Gold Victorian Revival Stick Pin Shell Cameo Brooch By Goldette, 1960s

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

Category

1960s American Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch, 10k Yellow Green Rose Gold Convertible Pendant
Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch, 10k Yellow Green Rose Gold Convertible Pendant

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Divine Musical Harmony Aphrodite and Cherub Shell Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Divine Musical Harmony Aphrodite and Cherub Shell Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Pendant

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch

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

Category

1960s American Native American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Floral Cameo Hand-Carved Shell Brooch/Pendant set in 14 Karat Gold
Floral Cameo Hand-Carved Shell Brooch/Pendant set in 14 Karat Gold

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold

Hand Carved Shell Cameo Gold Art Deco Style Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Jewelry
Hand Carved Shell Cameo Gold Art Deco Style Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Jewelry

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Shell with a Pearl Brooch
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Shell with a Pearl Brooch

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

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Abalone Shell Pin Handmade in Denmark
Abalone Shell Pin Handmade in Denmark

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

Category

1970s Danish Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Two Ladies and Eagle Loose Shell Cameo
Antique Two Ladies and Eagle Loose Shell Cameo

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

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Marc Jacobs Bejeweled Pear Brooch
Marc Jacobs Bejeweled Pear Brooch

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

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooch Shell Vintage

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

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10k Yellow Gold "The Artist" Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique 10k Yellow Gold "The Artist" Cameo Brooch Pendant

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

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers Emerald Lapis Turtle Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers Emerald Lapis Turtle Brooch, 18k 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

Category

1980s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage Resin and Gold Toned CC Brooch, 1994
Chanel Vintage Resin and Gold Toned CC Brooch, 1994

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

Category

20th Century French Brooch Shell Vintage

CHRISTIAN DIOR Parfums by Robert Goossens Brooch Pendant, Dune 1987
CHRISTIAN DIOR Parfums by Robert Goossens Brooch Pendant, Dune 1987

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

Category

20th Century French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dominique Aurientis Seashell Brooch Gold Gilt New, Never worn 1980s
Dominique Aurientis Seashell Brooch Gold Gilt New, Never worn 1980s

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

Category

1980s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cellini NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Turtle Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Brooch
Cellini NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Turtle Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Brooch

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

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Shell Satyr Cameo Pendant/Brooch
Gold and Shell Satyr Cameo Pendant/Brooch

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

Category

20th Century Italian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Shell Aquamarine Emerald Gold Earrings and Brooch Suite
Shell Aquamarine Emerald Gold Earrings and Brooch Suite

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, circa 1940
Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, circa 1940

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Art Deco Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant, 14k White Gold En Habille Pin
Art Deco Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant, 14k White Gold En Habille Pin

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

Category

Late 20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

White 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.

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.