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Antique Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique hand-carved shell cameo brooch showcases two winged muses in exquisite detail. Set in

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch is a stunning example of timeless elegance and

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with engraved filigree around octagon bezel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)
Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)

Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch. In a 10K gold mount. With a bezel-set, carved shell

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Greek Revival Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Convertible
Vintage 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Convertible

Vintage 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Convertible

Located in Miami, FL

A timeless vintage hand-carved shell cameo depicting a graceful classical lady in profile, set in

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shell Cameo and Gold Brooch
Shell Cameo and Gold Brooch

Shell Cameo and Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Intricately carved shell cameo brooch set in 18 karat yellow gold. Dimensions L 2 1/4 x W 1 3/4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 15 karat yellow gold, carved shell cameo brooch; part of

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm
Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm

Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

This vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch features a classical female portrait in profile, bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Classical Goddess, 10K Gold
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Classical Goddess, 10K Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Classical Goddess, 10K Gold

Located in Chesterland, OH

Antique Victorian hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant, depicting a classical female warrior in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Early 20th Century
Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Early 20th Century

Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Early 20th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A finely carved shell cameo brooch set in a decorative 14 karat gold frame, dating to the early

Category

Early 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo 10K Gold Frame 5.08g Brooch Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm
Vintage Shell Cameo 10K Gold Frame 5.08g Brooch Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm

Vintage Shell Cameo 10K Gold Frame 5.08g Brooch Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

This vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch features a classical female bust in profile, framed in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 12k Handcarved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Vintage 12k Handcarved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Vintage 12k Handcarved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage 12k Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant is a timeless treasure that reflects the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo is a beautiful example of 19th-century craftsmanship and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Vintage Victorian 12k Carved Shell Cameo Heart Brooch
Vintage Victorian 12k Carved Shell Cameo Heart Brooch

Vintage Victorian 12k Carved Shell Cameo Heart Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Victorian 12k Carved Shell Cameo Heart Brooch is a romantic and elegant piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch

Located in Towson, MD

This vintage estate 10K yellow gold brooch showcases a hand-carved oval shell cameo, featuring a

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in beverly hills, CA

Vintage shell cameo brooch, meticulously hand-carved from Italian cornelian shell. This exquisite

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame

Located in Montclair, NJ

features a VERY DETAILED, oval shaped, high relief cameo carved from a natural white and pink shell that

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch

Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1899s imperial russian era carved natural shell cameo 14k gold brooch woman profile hall

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

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

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold
Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold

Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Magnificent hand-carved shell antique cameo brooch pendant featuring a the artist's depiction of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

C1850 English Victorian Angelic Cameo Gold Frame Brooch signed by J. Mouhe
C1850 English Victorian Angelic Cameo Gold Frame Brooch signed by J. Mouhe

C1850 English Victorian Angelic Cameo Gold Frame Brooch signed by J. Mouhe

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cherubs dancing on clouds adorn this heavenly antique bull's mouth shell cameo brooch carved in mid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian shell, and yellow gold brooch and earrings, each with a carved shell panel depicting

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin
Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

: Carved Cameo Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Clasp Theme

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr

Located in SE

German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s. Vague hallmarks on the back side, metal was tested to be solid 14K Yellow Gold The pendant is 33 mm from the...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity
Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity

Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Cameo Italiano. Flowers and Portrait hand carved on Sea Shell Cameo Brooch.
Cameo Italiano. Flowers and Portrait hand carved on Sea Shell Cameo Brooch.

Cameo Italiano. Flowers and Portrait hand carved on Sea Shell Cameo Brooch.

By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L

Located in Marcianise, IT

Fully hand-carved flowers and a classic protrait on sea shell cameos set in a 18ct Gold plated

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Cameo Shell Gold Gilt Brooch
Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Cameo Shell Gold Gilt Brooch

Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Cameo Shell Gold Gilt Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Italian horizontal pink and white shell hand-carved cameo set in gold gilt metal brooch/pin

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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Carved Shell Cameo Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the carved shell cameo brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and white gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 26 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a carved shell cameo brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a carved shell cameo brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L are consistently popular. While most can agree that any carved shell cameo brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a carved shell cameo brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Carved Shell Cameo Brooch?

The price for a carved shell cameo brooch starts at $120 and tops out at $6,930 with these brooches, on average, selling for $760.

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.