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Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Estate
Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Estate

Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Estate

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

One (1) vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of a lady adorned with flowers, showcasing the delicate artistry typical of early cameo work.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Raphael's School of Athens Brooch, finely carved in high relief and framed in warm 10k gold.

Category

20th Century Renaissance Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Dreams Come True Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Dreams Come True Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Dreams Come True Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Dreams Come True Weight: 22.2 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.80 x 2.10 Inches Metal: 9K ITEM #: BR-1482-121824-10

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Perseus Leading Andromeda Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 17K Yellow Gold Perseus Leading Andromeda Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Perseus Leading Andromeda Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Perseus Leading Andromeda Weight: 25.7 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.50 x 2.10 Inches Metal: 17K ITEM #: BR-1476-121224-16

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Large 9ct Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Antique Large 9ct Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Antique Large 9ct Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Hallmark Circa 1920s An impressive oval shell cameo brooch depicting the Three Graces, the classical figures of charm, beauty, and creativity.

Category

Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Jesus Passion, Apostles Sleeping Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Jesus Passion, Apostles Sleeping Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Jesus Passion, Apostles Sleeping Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 9k yellow gold shell cameo brooch, intricately carved with a biblical scene titled “Jesus Passion, Apostles Sleeping.”

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Elegant antique cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold and centered with a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile in high relief.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 12k White Gold Lady with Diamond Necklace Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 12k White Gold Lady with Diamond Necklace Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 12k White Gold Lady with Diamond Necklace Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 12k White Gold "Lady with Diamond Necklace Shell Cameo Brooch, featuring a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical lady adorned with a floral motif.

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch depicts St. Catherine in an act of compassion, offering alms to the poor—a symbol of charity and virtue.

Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 12K Rose Gold Mars Venus & 3 Graces Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 12K Rose Gold Mars Venus & 3 Graces Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 12K Rose Gold Mars Venus & 3 Graces Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in 12k rose gold, this brooch showcases a detailed depiction of a classical scene, Mars, Venus and three Graces, all set against a warm background.

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Engraved Hebe Feeding Eagle Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Engraved Hebe Feeding Eagle Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Engraved Hebe Feeding Eagle Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique Victorian brooch is crafted in 10k yellow gold and centered by a large shell cameo depicting Hebe feeding the eagle of Zeus.

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant, Classical Lady, 34mm
Antique 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant, Classical Lady, 34mm

Antique 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant, Classical Lady, 34mm

Located in Miami, FL

Antique hand-carved shell cameo in solid 14K gold, depicting a classical female profile with elegant sculpting and soft detail.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 1920s 9ct rose gold cameo brooch, featuring the elegant depiction of the Three Graces intricately c...

Category

Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

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 Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s
Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s

Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s

By Trifari

Located in San Francisco, CA

Trifari 1980s (estimated) gold and cream shell pin. Measures approximately 2 1/4" by 1 1/8". Signed 'TRIFARI' at back in block caps. Very good condition, tiny hard to spot chip to...

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890
Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890

Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890

Located in Honolulu, HI

[Condition Report] • Overall: This brooch is in excellent antique condition, retaining its original mechanical integrity. • Cameo: The shell carving remains crisp with high relief an...

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Other, Gold-filled

Antique 15k Yellow Gold French Enamel Miniature "Cherub on Shell"  Brooch
Antique 15k Yellow Gold French Enamel Miniature "Cherub on Shell"  Brooch

Antique 15k Yellow Gold French Enamel Miniature "Cherub on Shell" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite example of Victorian-era artistry, this antique brooch features a fine french enamel miniature depicting a cherub seated upon a seashell, evoking classical and r...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch
Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch

Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive 0.82 carat diamond, 0.15 carat sapphire and pearl, 12 karat yellow gold shell bar brooch; part of our diverse antique brooch collections.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 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 Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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 Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Signed Louis Avet Male Sitter Gold & Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Brooch
Antique Signed Louis Avet Male Sitter Gold & Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Brooch

Antique Signed Louis Avet Male Sitter Gold & Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Signed to the shell on the reverse t...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

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 Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Venus & Cupid 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Shell Cameo Brooch Circa 1910
Edwardian Venus & Cupid 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Shell Cameo Brooch Circa 1910

Edwardian Venus & Cupid 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Shell Cameo Brooch Circa 1910

Located in Towson, MD

Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this circa 1910 Edwardian brooch showcases a shell cameo depicting Venus and Cupid carved in exquisite relief within an elegant pentagonal frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite piece is crafted in yellow gold, featuring an intricately carved relief. The design showcases three women and a cherub. The cameo is set within an oval frame, highligh...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 17K Yellow Gold Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Weight: 23.5 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.50 x 2.05 Inches Metal: 17K ITEM #: BR-1482-121824-16

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

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 Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x 47.93mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 34.21 Grams Overall Width: 60mm ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Cupid and Psyche Getting Married" Brooch
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Cupid and Psyche Getting Married" Brooch

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Cupid and Psyche Getting Married" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Expertly hand-carved in natural shell, the scene is rendered with delicate detail and framed in luxurious 18k yellow gold, reflecting the artistry and sentiment of the late 19th to e...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

18k 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 solid 10-karat yellow gold with an octagonal edge design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cameo w/ Diamond, Vintage Filigree Carved Shell Brooch Pin
14k Yellow Gold Cameo w/ Diamond, Vintage Filigree Carved Shell Brooch Pin

14k Yellow Gold Cameo w/ Diamond, Vintage Filigree Carved Shell Brooch Pin

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage from the 1950s Materials: cameo brooch, cameo brooch pendant, cameo pin brooch pendant 14k Gold Carved Cameo Shell Brooch and Pendant.

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

“Antique 1880s 14k Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Emerald and Diamond”
“Antique 1880s 14k Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Emerald and Diamond”

“Antique 1880s 14k Gold Shell Cameo Brooch with Emerald and Diamond”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1880s large rare engraved shell cameo 14k gold brooch decorated with natural green emerald estimate 1 carat topped with 1 diamond brooch is made in Europe 1880s hall marked ...

Category

Antique 1870s Brooches

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

Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ciner Gold Tone and Rhinestone Shell Statement Brooch circa 1980s
Ciner Gold Tone and Rhinestone Shell Statement Brooch circa 1980s

Ciner Gold Tone and Rhinestone Shell Statement Brooch circa 1980s

By Ciner

Located in London, GB

Ciner fine quality gold tone shell brooch, embellished with glittering rhinestones, and featuring a golden rope twist design.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

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

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique "Betrothal Couple Rushing" Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique "Betrothal Couple Rushing" Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique "Betrothal Couple Rushing" Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Measurements: 68 x 59 x 13.8mm Material: Shell Metal: Gold Filled Date: 1860s

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Rope Edge & Double Bails
Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Rope Edge & Double Bails

Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Rope Edge & Double Bails

Located in Miami, FL

Refined antique cameo brooch pendant, hand-carved in natural shell with a high-relief portrait of a classical lady in profile.

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

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

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

“Antique 14k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch, Imperial Russian Era, 1899”
“Antique 14k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch, Imperial Russian Era, 1899”

“Antique 14k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch, Imperial Russian Era, 1899”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1899s imperial russian era carved natural shell cameo 14k gold brooch woman profile hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and kazan city assay mark brooch messures 4c...

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Antique 20k Yellow Gold Cameo Shell "Aphrodite teaching her son Eros" Brooch
Antique 20k Yellow Gold Cameo Shell "Aphrodite teaching her son Eros" Brooch

Antique 20k Yellow Gold Cameo Shell "Aphrodite teaching her son Eros" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A true treasure of classical elegance, this antique brooch features a masterfully hand-carved shell cameo depicting Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, imparting wisdom to her son...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

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 Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique 13K White Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pin
Antique 13K White Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pin

Antique 13K White Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Refined antique cameo brooch crafted in 13K white gold and centered with a beautifully hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Base Metal

White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Brooch/Pendant-14k Silhouette Vintage Pin
White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Brooch/Pendant-14k Silhouette Vintage Pin

White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Brooch/Pendant-14k Silhouette Vintage Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: S...

Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Brooch/Pendant-14k Silhouette Vintage Pin
White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Brooch/Pendant-14k Silhouette Vintage Pin

White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Brooch/Pendant-14k Silhouette Vintage Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, White 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

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique shell, 0.72 carat ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry col...

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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

Vintage 1970s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Multicolored Hardstone Shell Leaf Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Multicolored Hardstone Shell Leaf Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Multicolored Hardstone Shell Leaf Brooch

By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This piece features a polished gold frame set with geometric, striped panels of hardstone and shell inlay.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scorpion Fancy Diamond Ruby Garnet & White Shell 18K Rose Gold Scorpio Brooch
Scorpion Fancy Diamond Ruby Garnet & White Shell 18K Rose Gold Scorpio Brooch

Scorpion Fancy Diamond Ruby Garnet & White Shell 18K Rose Gold Scorpio Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 8.00x4.60x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "11 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 313 Fancy Diamonds 4.55 CT 15 Green Garnet 0.53 CT 1 MXMT 2.52 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 1 White Shell...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

MWLC Gripoix Glass Decorated Scallop Shell Pendant Brooch
MWLC Gripoix Glass Decorated Scallop Shell Pendant Brooch

MWLC Gripoix Glass Decorated Scallop Shell Pendant Brooch

By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin

Located in New York, NY

The large artisan natural white sea scallop shell brooch is embellished with small fronds of gilt bronze seaweed and varisized cabochons of turquoise hand poured Gripoix Glass enamel...

Category

2010s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

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 Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Shell Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold shell brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 216 vintage or 12 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a gold shell brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing gold shell brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Seaman Schepps and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A gold shell brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 33, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold shell brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Shell Brooch?

On average, a gold shell brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,963, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $28,380 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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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.