1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch-pendant designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior in 1980’s.
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...
$122Sale Price|20% Off
BSK Aurora Borealis Crystal Stylized Shell Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
By BSK
Located in Milford, DE
A glamorous pin decorated with aurora borealis crystals, set on a golden setting. Gold-plated. Marks / hallmarks / etc: BSK (Steinberg, Slovitt and Kaslo)
Crystal, Gold Plate
Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold pendant brooch, with shell cameo, depicting a lady's profile. Brooch is 45mm x 35mm. Marked 750. Weight - 12 grams.
Gold
Diamond Ruby Shell Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and shell top brooch, decorated with rubies and approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 2.5" x 2 5/8". Weight of the piece - 51.3 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Floral Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Westport, CT
The carving is housed within a simple handmade 14K yellow gold bezel that complements the refined design. Fitted with both a pin clasp and a bail, allowing it to be worn as either a ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to offer you a beautifully carved Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The stunning portrait of a young woman as a Bacc...
Gold Plate
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 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
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
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
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
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
Gianfranco FERRE Brooch Black Shell Crystal New, Never worn Pin 1980s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Black Gold Tone 24K Plated with massive Crystals set. Measuring 3.33 in / 84.73 mm wide X 1.84 in / 46.94mm top to bottom. This is out of a massive collection of New Old stock ...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The stylish vintage brooch features 3 fluted high domes in a textured shell motif. The whimsica...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch Pin Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch set with Swarovski Crystals. Large Fabulous Shell Brooch. Has Salmon colored enamel inside the shell with Pave set Swarovski Crystals all over this pi...
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel
$416Sale Price|20% Off
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
Trio of Antique Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendants w Gold Diamonds Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This beautifully romantic collection of antique hand carved cameo brooches each depicts unique a portrait of a Victorian era lady of station. Certainly all the rage the 1800, cameos ...
Diamond, Gold
$772Sale Price|20% Off
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
Rose Gold Shell Art Deco Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 10k 10k Cameo Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold & 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 22.9mm x 17.7mm Style: Convertible Brooch/...
10k Gold, Rose 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
$132Sale Price|20% Off
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Pave Crystal Conch Shell Nautical Pin Brooch, Modern
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
More beautiful than the oceans! A golden conch pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane covered with sparkling clear pave crystals. Gold plated. Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL, Made in USA
Crystal
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
$515Sale Price|20% Off
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
14 Karat Vintage 1.25 Carat Diamond 3D Mollusk Sea Shell Brooch Pin Barley Twist
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco / Vintage Classic Aquatic Mollusk / Ocean Life 3D Raised / Barley Twist Seashell Brooch pin 1.50ct. Natural Diamonds: Round Full cuts. J-color, Vs-2 Si-1 clarity Tes...
Diamond, 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. This beautifully detailed piece features the profile of a young lady with a rose ...
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
Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch/Pin Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame and Carved Shell Victorian Woman Profile A historical classic turned modern trend.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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
$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
Victorian Gentleman's Shell Cameo Brooch, Gold Setting, U.K., Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceedingly rare Victorian custom made hand carved gentleman's shell cameo brooch or pin - right facing portrait - a sign of wealth and prestige when worn by 18th and 19th century ge...
Gold-filled
Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian 2.5"
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold with a hand carved image of two Cherub, Angel or Putti dancing with ribbon gar...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
Sterling Silver French Paste Marcasite Jewelry Set, Brooch, Bracelet, Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Earrings are marked "925" Ring is signed "Sterling" Mid-Century marcasite jewelry set featuring paddle-back clip-on earrings, a mother-of-pearl abalone shell pin brooch, a geometric...
Silver
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
Belle Epoque Apollo God Lyre Musician Cameo Brooch 14 Karat Gold High Relief
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning large size antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Brooch Pin with a high relief carving of a neoclassical image of the God Apollo with a lyre ins...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
18K Yellow Gold Two Roman Graces Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Westport, CT
The carving is housed within a clean and simple handmade 18K yellow gold setting. Fitted with both a pin clasp and a bail, allowing it to be worn as either a brooch or a pendant.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Shell Brooch/Pendant - 14k Cameo Silhouette Convertible Pin Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 34mm x 26mm Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bull...
14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A beautiful set of matching earrings and brooch. Crafted of 980 silver using the repousse method into the design of stylized conch shell cross-sections.
Silver
$272Sale Price|20% Off
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl Embellished Shell Brooch Pin in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A unique nautical-themed pin/brooch by KJL. Features A faux pearl, colorful cabochons, and crystals, set in gold-plated bezels. Painted coral enamel. Kenneth Jay Lane. Hallmarks: K...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Unavailable|$650
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Pin Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch. Beautifully carved Victorian brooch made around the 1890s to 1910s.
Unavailable|$6,500
Buccellati Gold Shell Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Buccellati 18k yellow gold shell brooch. Brooch measures 65mm x 34mm. Marked: Buccellati, 750. Weight is 35.7 grams.
Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$995
Classical Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Signed
Located in Perth, AU
Victorian shell cameo brooch in 9ct gold frame. 6cm x 5cm. Signed to rear.
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,995
Valentino Goldtone Cut Shell Laminated Acetate Stonework Bird Brooch Pin
By Valentino
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing work of this Italian designer master artist's oeuvre, this rare and exotic 1960s goldtone Cut Shell Laminated Acetate Stonework Bird Brooch Pin is quite probably a one of ...
Unavailable|$9,200
Sorab & Roshi Shell Fish Pin
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Shell Fish Pin with Citrine fin , amber, Pearl & moving gold tail. Signed Sorab & Roshi. Cit= 21.94 cts., 7mm prl.
Unavailable|$8,800
Sorab & Roshi Shell Butterfly Pin
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18 karat gold tessellate cone Shell butterfly Pin decorated with pave green and white diamonds and green tourmaline head. Signed Sorab & Roshi.
GD=0.67 cts, D=0.25 cts, GT=...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 18CT HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick and lovely design.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick and lovely design.
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick and lovely design.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$19,200
Sorab & Roshi Cone Shell Butterfly Pin
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cone shell Butterfly Pin with Emerald. set in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Sorab & Roshi
Unavailable|$12,400
SORAB & ROSHI Citrine Shell Moth Pin.
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Shell Moth Pin with lemon citrine, Peridot and black diamond. Set in 18 karat gold, signed Sorab & Roshi. Pe= 6.46 cts, Lemon Cit= 9.25 cts, B.Dia=3.25 cts.
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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