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Antique Shell Cameo with Diamond Accent Brooch Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Finely carved shell cameo with a unique hexagon shape romantically portrays a beauty with wispy
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Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sabi Shell Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Sabi" shell brooch in textured 18k yellow gold accented by diamonds by American designer Henry
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Branch Coral Shell Emerald Diamond Seahorse Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Branch coral forms the foundation for this whimsical seahorse brooch. The coral is pale pink on
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond And Natural Pearl Shell Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond and pearl shell brooch c.1880s, the three-dimensional scallop shell
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine oyster shell brooch with pearls in gold. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H
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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch
Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch
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H 0.4 in W 1.67 in D 1.77 in Dm 1.67 in L 1.77 in
Pink Saltwater Conch Pearl Diamond Platinum Scallop Shell Midcentury Brooch GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Platinum Scallop Shell Vintage Mid-Century Brooch Clip GIA is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship. The
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 6.00 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Oyster Shell Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A fascinating oyster shell brooch featuring an assortment of diamonds, rubies and a single large
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold shell bar brooch; part of our diverse antique brooch collections. This stunning, fine and
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
Leitão & Irmão Portuguese crown jewelers antique late 19th century diamond star brooch and
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Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Paul Amey Marlin Brooch in Sterling Silver, 9K Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
gold fin and tail highlights and hand carved Paua shell. The diamond “eye” is a 5pt EF SI round
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2010s Australian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sea Shell Scallop Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all ocean lovers! This unique seashell brooch is embellished with natural diamonds and pink
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. It
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Pearl Agate Bow Shell Shape Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a delicate Victorian bow shell shape pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold

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
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
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H 0.59 in W 2.16 in L 2.67 in
Trianon Coral and Carved Shell Butterfly Clip Brooch
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary Trianon butterfly brooch is composed of shell, coral and 18K Gold. It is designed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Captivating Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies, Hand
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold and Gem-Set Snail and Crab Sea Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian scallop shell, gem-set, and gold brooch, comprised of two shells adjoined by a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pelican brooch features an Australian South Sea Pearl of 13.5mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Crystal, Onyx, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, ...

Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
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W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 2 in
Conch Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gold and diamond conch brooch circa 1960. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: # P-DJ29G. Scroll down for
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Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Conch Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Conch Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 1 in L 1.69 in
Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Emerald
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This emerald and diamond turtle brooch features a three-dimensional carapace decorated with tinted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Emerald
Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Emerald
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W 2 in D 0.63 in L 3 in
18kt White Gold French Victorian Style Cameo Brooch with Large Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian style brooch with security chain. No detail has been spared to enrich this classical jewel
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Sapphire
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The carapace of the turtle brooch is decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Sapphire
Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Sapphire
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W 2 in D 0.63 in L 3 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Single Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this is a beautiful vintage 14k yellow gold turtle brooch with single cut diamond eyes. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ammolite Cabochon Brooch with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Captivating ammolite cabochon brooch adorned with dazzling natural diamonds. This radiant accessory
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Other, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Seahorse Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This seahorse diamond brooch features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Seahorse Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Diamond Seahorse Pin Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 3.75 in
Natural Shell Cameo Diamond Yellow Gold Estate Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Cameo Diamond Yellow Gold Estate Pin 14kt Yellow gold Cameo: Natural Shell  35mm x 27mm  1 diamond est
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Garavelli 18 Karat White Gold, 4.58 Carat Diamond Turtle Brooch with Citrines
By Garavelli Aldo
Located in New York, NY
protection. This 18 karat white gold turtle brooch is beautifully set with a shell of diamonds and faceted
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch
By Birks
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
purchased around 1969 in Canada. This fabulous large brooch is a spiral of little scalloped shells. In the
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch
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W 1.9 in D 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with diamond leaves entwined around
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Seahorse Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with diamond leaves entwined around
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Seahorse Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Dolphin Sapphire Diamond Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dolphin brooch springs up from the sea and creates a diamond wave and mist with 5.56 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18...

Ella Gafter Dolphin Sapphire Diamond Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Dolphin Sapphire Diamond Pin Brooch
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W 1.75 in D 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Victorian Left Facing Greek Goddesses Eos And Nyx Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Ella Gafter Diamond Coral Flower Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features stems and flowers entwined around a coral branch. Two flowers are set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Crystal, White Diamond...

Victorian Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold and Silver set with Diamond and Ruby
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold and Silver set with Diamond and Ruby This antique turtle
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Antique Early 1900s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ella Gafter Dragonfly Brooch Pin Sapphire Diamonds
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This dragonfly brooch features a voluminous Australian South Sea Pearl of 18.5mm diameter. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...

Ella Gafter Parrot Bird Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This bird brooch set features a pair of love birds or parrots each perched upon its own coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Go...

Ella Gafter Spider Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch features a large South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold,...

Ella Gafter Spider Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter Spider Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Ella Gafter Dolphin Emerald Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
round diamonds of top quality (F/VVS). The brooch is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in Italy by maestro
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Love Bird Sapphire Diamond Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with blue sapphire flowers hanging
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Fish Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features an exotic fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Fish Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Fish Brooch Pin
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W 3.5 in L 2.5 in
Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Sapphire Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with yellow sapphire flowers
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Ella Gafter Diamond 18mm Pearl Seahorse Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond 17mm Pearl Fish Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a stylized fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Emerald Fish Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond fish brooch features a stylized fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Go...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Turtle Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This three-dimensional diamond turtle brooch features a carapace decorated with tinted New Zealand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire,...

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The flexible wings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sap...

Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond flower brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a lovely rose cut diamond bouquet flower brooch, dated back to the late 18th century / the
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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond flower brooch
Antique 14k gold rose cut diamond flower brooch
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W 1.03 in L 1.66 in
Ella Gafter Dragonfly Brooch Sapphire Diamond 18mm Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dragonfly brooch features a voluminous Australian South Sea Pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamon...

Victorian era 14k gold diamond ruby shamrock brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
. The brooch is stamped with the French shell hallmark for 14K gold. Measurements and condition In
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant Natural Diamonds approx. 0.86 carats, G-h color, VS clarity.  The turtle shell is adorned with
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

14KY Black Onyx and Diamond Crab Brooch/Pendant
Located in Cincinnati, OH
black onyx shell. 5 round diamonds adorn each claw. Approximately .01ct each. Hinged pin with safety
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Diamond Onyx Gold & Platinum Sea-Turtle Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A super sweet and well-made diamond studded turtle brooch! Its shell is made of a single piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ella Gafter Dolphin Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dolphin springs up from the sea and creates a diamond wave and mist with 9.68 carats of pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold...

Art Deco 14 Karat Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch. The oval cameo is bezel-set. The carved
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch
Art Deco 14 Karat Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch
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H 1.42 in W 1.11 in D 0.27 in
Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Gold Turtle Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and friendly turtle with a gem-set shell! Its shell is set with 2.40 carats of vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter 18mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Silver Tahitian pearl and diamond spider brooch features a voluminous pearl of the rare size of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...

Ella Gafter 18mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter 18mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
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W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 1.75 in
David Webb Snail Brooch Black Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The figural design
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Shell Brooches With A Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact shell brooches with a diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a shell brooches with a diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a shell brooches with a diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Ella Gafter, Cartier and David Webb are consistently popular. A shell brooches with a diamond can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 206 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a shell brooches with a diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Shell Brooches With A Diamond?

Prices for a shell brooches with a diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $35 and can go as high as $87,700, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,497.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.