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
Antique 13K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Seed Pearl Eros Hunting w/ Bow & Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This finely carved antique shell cameo depicts Eros (Cupid) in a rare hunting scene, accompanied by his bow and a faithful dog.
Yellow Gold
Antique Dancing Woman and Cherub Cameo Shell
Located in New York, NY
Antique Dancing Woman & Cherub Shell Cameo. This exquisite vintage cameo features a beautifully carved scene of a dancing woman and a cherub, possibly depicting a goddess or noblewom...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950s Victorian revival shell cameo featuring a beautiful topless woman playing the harp with cupids assistance. The cameo is set in an 18k yellow gold from that is marked 750.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Classic Art Deco 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Shell Open Work Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Salmon Base w/ Off-White Color Carving - 30.18 x 23.29mm (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 6.44 Grams Overall Hei...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
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...
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch 11.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Conch shell, hand carved cameo brooch with 14k yellow gold bezel.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Carved Shell Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
A striking late Mid-Century Modern shell cameo crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, dating to the 1970s.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pin With Profile Of A Woman. 2.25 Inches Long With Drop Down Pendant Bale. Finished Weight is 16.2 Grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Magnificent hand-carved shell antique cameo brooch pendant featuring a the artist's depiction of the Three Graces framed in an elaborate 9 karat yellow gold frame.
9k Gold, Gold
Fine Art Nouveau Shell Cameo, Woman & Flowers, Unmounted, Italy, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Art Nouveau shell cameo - hand carved with fine detail - featuring a profile of a woman with flowers in her hair and on her shoulder with classical draped bodice - unmounted ...
Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand Carved Oval Cameo is securely set in a Hand crafted 14K yellow Gold bezel mounting. Stamped...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Of oval shape, this cameo on shell brooch represents a woman elegantly dressed.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold St Matthew with Angel Cameo Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9k yellow gold shell cameo mourning brooch depicting “St. Matthew with Angel.”
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large 2.5 inch tall antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a Guardian Angel with Chi...
Gold-filled
$700Sale Price|30% Off
14kt White Gold Cameo Pin, Shell, Victorian Era, 19x15x10mm, Lady w/Single Cut
Located in San Diego, CA
Embrace the elegance of this stunning Victorian Era 14kt white gold cameo pin/pendant, measuring 19 x 15 x 10 mm. Adorned with an octagonal shell cameo showcasing a lady adorned with...
White Gold
1920s Filigree Three Color Shell Cameo in 14K White Gold Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The cameo depicts a gorgeous left-facing woman with flowing hair and beautiful flower acc...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand Carved oval Cameo is securely set in a Handmade 14K yellow Gold bezel and and filigr...
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pendant With 14 Karat Yellow gold Bail
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10K / 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures approximately 44.8mm x 34.3mm Weight: 13.03 grams
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920 Edwardian Hand Carved Three Color Shell Cameo in 10 Karat Gold Filigree Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Edwardian three-color shell cameo set into a stunning 10k white gold frame with a lace-like detailing. The carving is absolutely beautiful, featuring the right fac...
10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Carved Shell Cameo and 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Carved Shell Cameo and 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant, designed as a classical profile of a maiden with floral accents in hair, framed in 14K yellow gold, worn through fabric...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo Pendant / Brooch
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (ca. 1950s) brooch/pendant. The item is made of 8 karat yellow gold with a shell cameo featuring a finely carved female silhouette.
Yellow Gold
Antique Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant w/ Diamond
Located in Wallkill, NY
Portrait Cameo set in 14K White gold with a diamond necklace, simply stunning! It has a stunning openwork white gold frame. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 2.38 inches top to b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Shell Cameo: Teardrop Shaped Lady Portrait Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cameo 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1990 *Chain Sold Separately This exquisite vintage brooch is a remarkable piece from the 1990s, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beaut...
Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Two Roman Graces Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An elegant vintage hand carved Two Roman Graces shell cameo set in an 18K yellow gold frame. The cameo depicts the Two Roman Graces carved in fine detail, rendered in white relief ag...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Edwardian Silhouette Convertible Brooch - 14k Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
There are signs of repair to the back of the brooch, by way of old solder, lead solder would have been used to avoid any damage occurring to the shell cameo.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Cameo Brooch Depicting Venus and Cupid
Located in London, GB
A Cameo Brooch Depicting Venus and Cupid Gold-Mounted Hard-stone cameo, gold 18th Century Italy Size: 3.8cm dia. - 1½ ins Weight: 26.5 grams Provenance: Ex Private collection, Sal...
Gold
Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bul...
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Shell Cameo 12K Gold Filled Necklace Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved shell cameo necklace with pendant in 12 Karat gold.
Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Vintage Venus & Psyche Brooch/Pendant 14k Mythology Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Carved Shell Cameo Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: Venus & Psyche, M...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Cherub, Eros and Dolphin Chariot Shell Cameo Pendent/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch/Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1880 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This exquisite Victorian cameo, crafted from shell and set in radiant 18ct yellow gold, is a st...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Located in SE
German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s. Vague hallmarks on the back side, metal was tested to be solid 14K Yellow Gold The pendant is 33 mm from the...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Naples Floral Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch - 18K Gold Frame - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage Naples floral shell cameo pendant or brooch - 18K/750 yellow gold frame, pin and bale - retractable bale to wear as a brooch - fine quality workmanship and detail - Italian h...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1919 Medusa Gorgo Pendant Brooch Carved Shell Cameo solid 18K Gold / 21 gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand- carved Shell Cameo depicting the head of Medusa Gorgo.
18k Gold
Antique 10K Gold Victorian Swivel Mourning Cameo Brooch Locket Tooth & Hair 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 10k yellow gold carved shell swivel cameo mourning brooch/locket, with hair & a tooth under crystal to the rear, circa 1860.
Gold
Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Classical Antique 2.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden with wonderful swirling robes and scarf.
Silver
Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Classical Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch in Gold with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden with two attendant Cherub, Angel or Pu...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of a nude God Apollo with his Archery Bow and Arrow wi...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Aurora Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch in 18 Karat Gold with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden scattering roses with two ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a fabulous antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of Aurora and the Chariot of the Sun driven by Apollo after.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of two winged angels attending to a nude Goddess maide...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.