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Shell Cameo in 14 K Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
14 k yellow gold shell cameo 19. century Germany 13 gram size 50 x 42 mm
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Shell Cameo Emerald And Diamond Gold Brooch
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 ...
Antique 11k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Psyche + Eros Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch showcases a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological figures Psyche and Eros in an intimate and classical scene.
Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large vintage shell and 9 karat yellow gold cameo brooch depicting the Last Supper; part of our cameo jewelry collections.
Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage estate 10K yellow gold brooch showcases a hand-carved oval shell cameo, featuring a classical female figure in crisp white relief against a blush-pink shell ground for s...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in pinchbeck. Circa 1860. The piece features a shell cameo depicting a lady facing right.
Pinchbeck
14K Yellow Gold Floral Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An original vintage hand carved floral shell cameo set in a 14K yellow gold frame. The cameo depicts a delicate bouquet of flowers with finely etched petals and leaves emerging grace...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant is a stunning example of Art Deco jewelry craftsmanship, blending elegance with intricate design.
Antique 12k White Gold Shell Cameo with Diamond Accent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 12k White Gold Shell Cameo with Diamond Accent Brooch, featuring a beautifully hand-carved shell cameo depicting a refined classical figure.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Muse of Drama Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the Muse of Drama, distinguished by her expressive presence and classical attribu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Framed Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1890s Agate Framed Shell Cameo Pendant. Women Bust Facing Right. 22.2 grams. Overall 1 1/2" in width and 2 1/4" in height with bale.
Antique Yellow Gold Shell High Relief Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 13k yellow gold and features a finely carved shell cameo depicting a graceful lady in profile.
Yellow Gold
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 The carving shows Hebe, seated and dressed in classical drapery, offering a cup to Zeus, who appears in the form of an eagle.
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1875 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch features a captivating shell portrait depicting a serene scene with a tree, two doves,...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1860 This exquisite brooch showcases a charming cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame.
Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Shell Cameo Poppy Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian antique brooch is a beautifully romantic example of period cameo jewelry, centered by a finely carved shell cameo and accented with seed pearls in a rich 14k yellow go...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18KT Gold Carnelian Shell Cameo and Old-Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
A fine Victorian oval brooch centred by a carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile, the pale relief presented against a rich carnelian coloured ground and surrounded b...
18k Gold
Mid Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid Victorian shell cameo with a exquisitely carved Neoclassical beauty with ornate headdress and jewelry. The gold frame is set with split pearls and lovely etruscan work. ...
14k Gold
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.
Diamond, Base Metal
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Silhouette Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: ...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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...
Other, Gold-filled
Vintage 1930's Sterling Silver Cameo Brooch Pendant Shell Silhouette Marcasite
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1930's cameo brooch and pendant, , in a sterling silver metal frame, embellished with clusters of small marcasite stones, is the perfect piece for your jewellery colle...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
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...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 800 Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exceptionally charming and classic vintage 1980s Italian statement brooch/pendant featuring a large, masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo.
Silver
Antique Signed Louis Avet Male Sitter Gold & Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The large, detailed shell carved cameo depicts a bearded man (who was almost assuredly a real-life subject).
14k Gold, Gold
Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell
Located in New York, NY
This cameo sardonyx shell features a finely detailed carved battle scene in contrasting shades. The central figure, a triumphant warrior, holds a flag aloft, surrounded by intricate ...
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.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique cameo on shell. Slightly curved He represents a gentleman, face and bust engraved with precision and delicacy. Height: 4.6 cm, width: 3.6 cm. Work of the second half of the 1...
Vintage 1969 G Noto 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Lovers Scene Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Noto shell cameo depicting a romantic lovers’ scene. The hand-carved cameo reflects exceptional artistry with fine detail, capturing both emotion and classical elegance.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Brooch – Hand-Carved Shell Cameo in 18ct Gold Setting
Located in Milano, MI
Refined late 19th-century brooch featuring a hand-carved shell cameo depicting an elegant female profile.
Gold
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.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k G. Noto Shell Cameo "Orpheus playing for 3 Graces" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A lyrical masterpiece in miniature, this vintage brooch features a finely hand-carved shell cameo signed by G.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver "The Pleasure of The King" Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This piece, titled The Pleasure of the King, is a circa 1930 hand-carved shell cameo depicting a regal classical scene, rich in detail and artistry.
Sterling Silver
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...
Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Cupid and Psyche Getting Married" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking antique cameo brooch captures one of mythology’s most romantic moments—Cupid and Psyche’s divine marriage, a symbol of eternal love and the soul’s union with desire.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
18k Gold
Cameo Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful shell cameo pendant and brooch set in silver with twisted gold rope accent, circa late-19th century to early-20th century.
Gold, Silver
Shell Cameo Rose-cut Diamonds Apollo 56 Hallmark Russian Brooch Boxed, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Delicate and beautiful Shell Cameo is surrounded by a line of fine Rose-cut Diamonds to underline the perfection of the masterpiece.
Diamond
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.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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...
14k Gold, White Gold
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...
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique carved shell cameo Greek or Roman women set in sterling silver brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • marked STERLING • carved shell cameo • tested for silver MEASUREMENTS • 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" CONDITION • very good condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A68 ❤️❤️...
Sterling Silver
Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This antique brooch is excellent quality, set with a stunning shell cameo.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo from the mid 19th Century. Beautifully carved cameo of young maiden with ornate Etruscan work border in heavy gauge 14k gold. Exquisite ...
14k Gold
12K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo 15.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The cameo is a hand-carved conch shell, with very fine detail and finish.
Yellow Gold
Silver & Gold Diamond Ruby Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Silver and gold diamond ruby shell cameo, featuring a side profile of a Victorian lady 18 karat yellow gold, round-cut diamond of approximately 0.70 carat, cabochon rubies of approx...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Solid Gold Large Carved Shell Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Orange Peach w/ White Carving - 51.5x40.5mm (approx.) (49) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut -...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Shell w/ Filigree Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Salmon Base w/ Cream Color Carving - 24.36 x 17.78mm (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 5.21 Grams Overall Height ...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Antique Carved Shell Cameo
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 10k yellow gold antique seashell carved cameo of classic maiden. This piece is extremely well made with stunning fine detailed carving. This cameo is set in 10k bezel and i...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Filled Cameo Shell Cupid Eros Homage to Christ Love Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 36.0 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 56 x 63mm Metal: Gold Filled Item #: BR-1267-043024-06
Gold-filled
Vintage Retro 10k Rose & Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Floral Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Incredible Detailed Work !!! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Shell - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Deep Orange w/ White Carving Color - 40.11 x 29.6mm (approx.) Material: 10k Ro...
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "Aurora with the Genius of Light" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
"Aurora with the Genius of Light" refers to a popular artistic theme, often depicted as a bas-relief or tondo, representing the Roman goddess Aurora (or the Greek goddess Eos) with a...
Yellow Gold
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.