$2,980Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/Pin Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Perry, FL
Hammered Finish Signed Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/ Pin in 18K Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Vogue Brushed Gold Rhinestone Coral Seashell Brooch
By Vogue
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1960's brushed gold toned metal seashell brooch, decorated with small silver inlaid rhinestones and a central coral cabochon, is the perfect finishing touch for your ...
Coral, Mixed Metal
Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 1980 Diamond Platinum 18K Vintage Seashell Brooch
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized pierced platinum-topped yellow gold shell motif Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds throughout Weighing approximately 2.88 carats total G/H color with VS ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Seashell brooch, by Marcel Boucher, sterling silver, gold plated 1940 US
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful pin brooch / clip with 2 barbs in the shape of a shell. The shell is decorated with 4 cut rectangular pink colored and clear rhinestones. Measurement: Diameter 4,5 cm, ...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1960's 0.70 CTW Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Seashell Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fanning shell with grooved fluted texture featuring channel set square step-cut rubies Weighing approximately 0.70 carats - transparent medium purplish red in color Acc...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Steel Gray with Gold Accent SeaShell Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane, who recently left us, created this wonderfully whimsical and elegant Sea Shell in steel-gray accented with gold studs brooch measures 2 1/2" in length, height ...
Vintage signed long seashell gold designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones seashell designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ...
Seaman Schepps Vintage Brooch 14k Gold Bakelite Seashell Pin Estate Jewelry
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage Seaman Schepps brooch made of Bakelite and 14k gold. The seashell is an iconic Schepps shape for brooches.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane signed gold rhinestone seashell designer brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VI...
Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch & Earrings Set Crystal Seashell KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Seashell Brooch Necklace and Earrings is a versatile piece that can serve as a brooch or a necklace.
Crystal
$840Sale Price|30% Off
Hutton Wilkinson Coral Enamel Faux Pearl, Rhinestone Gold Filled Brooch /Pin
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning signed and hallmarked Hutton Wilkinson pin and or brooch is a seashell of the gorgeous combination of coral enamel faux pearl, gold filled and rhinestone.
Coral, Pearl, Enamel, Gold-filled
Miriam Haskell Shells RussianGilt Filagree BrassFlora WoodLeaf Clip Brooch 1930s
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
The circa 1930 brooch features three seashells supporting an asymmetrical arrangement of textural Russian-gold gilt flowers, leaves, berries and a filagree ball, topped in the backgr...
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Unavailable
Chanel Seashell Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Just in time for summer is this fun & unique Chanel seashell brooch. This brooch features red enamel detail on the iconic interlocking 'CC' detail with one seashell to each side of t...
Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold. This brooch features 2.62 carats F-G-H Color VS-SI Clarity Brilliant round cut diamonds and 15.24 carats of ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Seashell Brooch
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring a carved lapis lazuli center, accented by 134 full-cut diamonds, 2.00 carat total weight, VS, I-J, pave set in an 18k yellow gold seashell mounting, 53.23 X 22.9 X 17.3 mm...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Naomi Sarna Carved Seashell Aquamarine Diamond Gold Brooch
By Naomi Sarna
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite matte finished, highly unusual carving by Naomi Sarna in the shape of a seashell. The matte finish gathers the light so that the piece appears to glow from within. Spect...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Seahorse Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Seahorse Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold. This brooch features 3.95 carats of F-G-H Color VS-SI Clarity brilliant cut diamonds and 8.73 carats ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Seashell Pins
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Just in time for the summer! A pair of elegant Tiffany & co. seashell pins in 18k gold. The weight of these pins is quite substantial.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Seashell Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Estate Tiffany & Co. Seashell Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold, Measures 2.9 x 0.9 Inches and Weighs 27.0 Grams.
18k Gold
Hermes 18 Karat Gold Seashell Brooch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes 18k Gold Seashell Brooch. Total weight is 22.63 grams
18k Gold
David Webb Gold Seashell Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
A David Webb modernist large murex seashell brooch that is both eye-catching and bold.
Gold, 18k Gold
21.48 Carat Diamond Seashell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in plainum with a center round cut diamond weighing 1.48 carats. The brooch features round cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 20.00 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Dior Parfumes Seashell Brooch, 1987s
By Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage Cristian Dior brooch in the form of seashell by Robert Gossens.
Tiffany & Co. 1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Seashell Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional fanning sea shell with rippling edges Grooved with stripes of engraved linear zig-zag texture Accented by organic stipple texture at base With a high polish...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Ruby Gold Seashell Motif Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold seashell brooch, set with rubies and blue sapphires.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Sapphire Ruby Gold Seashell Motif Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold seashell brooch, set wtih rubies and blue sapphires.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Textured Yellow Gold Diamond Seashell Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautifully hand crafted diamond seashell brooch fashioned in 18 karat textured yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Gold and Sodalite Carved Shell Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Seaman Schepps beautifully carved sodalite seashell brooch banded with 18 karat gold. The thirteen lobes of the shell are separated by twisted gold bands.
18k Gold
Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch
By Alpina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
About this Item: Discover the timeless treasure in the center of this seashell when you add this Mid Century Alpina Pearl Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch to your collection.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantastic Coral Seashell gold Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
The coral figure is elegantly placed with the seashell opened to her ear. This piece measures 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide and weighs 61.9 grams.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier France Coral Diamond Gold Seashell with Starfish Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning and unusual gold seashell from which a coral starfish emerges. The starfish is centered with a diamond.
Coral, 18k Gold
Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch
By Alpina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
About this Item: Discover the timeless treasure in the center of this seashell when you add this Mid Century Alpina Pearl Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch to your collection.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Shell Hammered Finish Vintage Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning seashell style brooch by David Webb. Perfect for all of you ocean lovers to wear on a summer day clipped onto your favorite blouse, scarf or even a bag.
18k Gold
1987 Christian Dior Gilded Metal French Brooch
By Robert Goossens for Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1987 Christian Dior brooch is a striking and elegant piece featuring a seashell-inspired design.
Marina J. Unique Woven Pearl "V" Necklace with Vintage Brooch and Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven in a 'V' shape, this piece accentuates the cleavage with an amazing removable brooch as the centerpiece. This vintage English Gold brooch displays beautiful Seashell adornments...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Ye...
Chanel Gripoix & Pearl Gold Seashell Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gripoix & Pearl Gold Seashell Brooch Features small red and green gripoix details at outer edges of brooch with large center faux pearl Made In: France Year of Product...
Seaman Schepps Coral Seashell Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Seaman Schepps carved composite coral brooch in the shape of a seashell. The coral is highlighted with bands of twisted gold.
Coral, 14k Gold
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. Matching Necklace and earrings listed on our storefront as well. We have much more A...
Gilt Metal
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Enameled Seashell Brooch with Cabochon Accents
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- 2.75" x 1.5" - Gold plated - Drenched in heavy coral enamel - Decorated with rhinestone, faux pearl and faux turquoise cabochons - Crystal rhinestone pavé - By Kenneth Jay Lane - ...
Enamel
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Gilt & White Enamel Seashell Brooch, Signed KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.5" x 2.25" - Drenched in heavy white enamel - Gold plated - By Kenneth Jay Lane - Signed KJL on verso - Estate acquired - Good vintage condition
Enamel
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.
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