$395Sale Price / set|20% Off
Chamber Nautilis Sea Shell Brooch & Clip on Earrings in Sterling Bezels c 1986
Located in University City, MO
Chamber Nautilis sea shells in sterling bezels designed by Betsey Fuller c 1986 The handmade artisan sea shell brooch & clip on earrings are made with luminous pearlized organic sea ...
Sterling Silver
Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained and carved glass leaves, with green enamel gilt metal leaves. 1950's France. Excell...
Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Brooch Pin Never Worn -1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Multi-Colored Swarovski Crystals set in this massive Ciner Brooch. Measuring 2.89 inches or 73.54 mm wide x 2.27 inches or 57.77 mm top to bottom. We have more Ciner items on our sto...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Sea Glass Shell Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's dangling sea shell brooch with 3 different kinds of glass...frosted beach glass, molded milk glass and frosted camphor glass shells.
Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski Brooch Crystal Sea Shell Gold tone New Old Stock 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Set with Blue and Green Crystals.
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ciner Brooch Sea Shell Gold tone New, Never Worn from 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Large oversized Gold Gilt Sea shell Pin.
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Sea Whelk Shell Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Shell Brooch. 119 round diamonds set in Platinum. 119 round diamonds full cut F VS Approx. total weight 2.00 cts Platinum Tested: Platinum Stamped: Pt...
Diamond, Platinum
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...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Sea Blue Shell White Pearls Crystals Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Massive Large Circle Round Openwork Sea Blue Navy Shell White Pearls Aurora Crystals Turquoise Red Beads Cabochon Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold...
Gold Plate
18K Solid Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel-by-the-Sea 22g
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel CA 22g Solid Frame Rotating Pin Description: Handmade cameo brooch crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin. The signature Russian gilt scallop shell trimmed with white pate de verre faux branch coral and small white bakelite shells. Flower safety lock. ...
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
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.
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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 silver brooch with black onyx and fresh water pearls .
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Brooch
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 21 mm Sea Shell Cameo brooches . Fully handcarved flowers and protrait on a sea shell cameo set in a 18ct Gold plated silver brooche w...
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 3-Piece Sea Shell Cameos Brooch
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 3pcs 21mm Sea Shell Cameos Brooch. Fully handcarved Bouquet on a sea shell cameo set in a 18kt Gold plated silver brooch with onyx and f...
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Seaman Schepps Sea Shell Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Try saying that 3 times quickly. Creative Seaman Schepps brooch. With white and fancy colored diamonds and a citrine briolet that can be removed.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Ciner 1980s Large Cerith Sea Shell Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
A lovely and sculptural large brooch of the Cerith family sea shell by American fashion jewelry company Ciner.
Gold Plate
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 ropes.
18k Gold
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 for combining natural inspiration with high fashion. Its distinctive features inclu...
Gold Plate
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 the center and a large cabochon coral and emerald drop below. The brooch can be wor...
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold
Silvana Made Italian Brutalist Shell Parure
Located in New York, NY
Silvana Made in Italy Brutalist parure of hand made and hand cut gilt metal formed into abstract sea shells brooches and earclips. Marked : Italy, 1950's Italy.
Gilt Metal
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 with a gilt metal scallop with rows of dangling embellishments The brooch is de...
Coral
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Emerald Sea Conch Shell Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Sea Conch Shell a Luxurious Brooch Exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Shell Shaped Brooch by Dominique Aurientis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A large and stunning gold plated sea shell form brooch with arranged bezel set green glass and pearl stones designed by french designer Dominique Aurientis.
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 and White Faux pearls set in Gilt Gold Measures 3.37" wide x 3.07" top to bottom ...
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
Neptune and Sea Dragon Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Neptune sits reclined against the body of a sea dragon, his trident in hand and waves lapping underneath. The shell cameo is framed by a woven border of yellow gold and fitted with a...
Gianni Versace 1992 Coral Reef Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
One which was used heavily was the coral reef along with the sea shells. This Coral reef brooch is a gold tone metal with a red enamel for the coral effect.
Crown Trifari Enameled Sea Shell Brooch with Faux Pearls and Coral
By Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a charming sea shell brooch designed by Alfred Philippe who previously designed for VanCleef & Arpels.
Henry Dunay 18 kt Gold Sea Shell brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an organic and sculptural brooch reminiscent of a sea shell or anenome
18k Gold
1960s Enamel Diamond Gold Starfish Shell Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold sea shell brooch, featuring starfish, decorated with approx. 0.30ctw in diamonds and bright blue enamel, creating bright summery design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Crown Trifari Conch Brooch with Enamel and Gold Tone with Pearls
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a charming sea shell brooch designed by Alfred Philippe who previously designed for VanCleef & Arpels.
LAWRENCE VRBA Sea Shells & Glass Crystal Oversized Brooch from the 1980s
By Lawrence Vrba
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
This is a Lawrence Vrba oversize Brooch made of oyster shell, sea shells, Glass Crystal and Poured Glass Beads, Vintage from the 1980s.
Sorab & Roshi Shell Flower Pin with south sea Pearl
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mother of Pearl Flower Pin with cone shell petals, diamond rays and south sea pearl center. 18kt.gold, signed Sorab & Roshi. 18mm SSPrl, D=0.24 cts.
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 31 mm Sea Shell Cameo brooches/pendants with red ruby .
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$13,124
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Shell Earrings, finished in Cobalt Blue Enamel and set with Diamonds totaling .15 carat. The earrings measure 7/8 i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch with a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Roberto Cavalli Runway Fall 2006 Sequin Black Silk Chiffon Size 44 Plunging Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy ROBERTO CAVALLI Runway Fall / Winter 2006 black silk chiffon sequined plunging dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout. 1970s style with a plunging halter nec...
$475Sale Price|29% Off
H 7.5 in D 4 in L 11.5 in
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas Vinyl Wicker Horse Themed Handbag
By Atlas
Located in University City, MO
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas vinyl wicker horse themed handbag The charming retro handbag is designed with a cloth & burlap panel on the front exterior encased in vinyl The clo...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage Italian gold fish charm pendant created with a blue enameled body. The fish is beautifully detailed and created with a great royal blue scaly skin. Designed in 18 karat yel...
18k Gold, Enamel
Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux bar...
Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$975Sale Price|23% Off
W 1 in L 41.5 in
Sterling Silver Handmade Turquoise & Coral Artisan Link Belt Circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Sterling silver handmade artisan turquoise & coral stone link belt c 1970s The unique artisan belt is comprised of 15 sterling silver oval-shaped links with subtle impressed designs ...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Victorian heart pendant, crafted in 15ct yellow gold, beautifully embodies th...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s CD Green Ivory Grey Silver Silk Jersey Chiffon Beaded Paillettes 90s Gown
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 90s CD GREENE ivory, grey/silver silk jersey and chiffon evening dress ! Features a blouson loose fitting chiffon overlay with hook-and-eye closure at center b...
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.