Shell Cameo Pin / Pendant Portrait of a Short Hair Lady Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Shell Cameo pin/pendant portrait of a short hair lady set in 14k yellow gold, 39.5mm length x 32mm width.
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$775
Lovely Victorian Original Cameo Brooch
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Lovely Victorian Shell Coral Cameo brooch /pin with intricate carving into shell of a Victorian woman with fabulous features and curly locks.
9k Gold
Victorian Cameo Brooch, Intricate Carving of Lady with Long, Curly Locks
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Victorian Shell Coral Cameo brooch /pin with intricate carving into the shell of a Victorian woman with fabulous features and curly locks.
9k Gold
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior in 1980’s.
Gold Plate
Henry Dunay Estate Yellow Gold Diamond Conch Shell Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
This artfully designed estate Henry Dunay pin brooch simulates an accurately sculptured image of a conch shell, with its multiple layers and shape resembling a cornucopia displayed a...
Unique Diamond and Blue Quart Shell Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Such a special unique piece. This brooch has a gorgeous pink shell set in the center of it.
Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kurt Wayne Diamond Gold Shell Brooch Pin and Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
This item can be worn as a necklace pendant or as a pin brooch. The woven chain is approx. 3mm in diameter.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage William Spratling Taxco Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin
By William Spratling
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rare William Spratling Taxco Mexico Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin. The brooch is in excellent estate condition and ready to wear.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Emerald Sea Conch Shell Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Sea Conch Shell a Luxurious Brooch Exquisite Tiffany & Co. Sea Conch Shell Brooch, masterfully crafted in 18K gold and adorned with a stunning array of diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Sold|$95
Victorian Gold Filled Shell Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One gold filled shell pin with chain measuring 1.5 inches long x 0.5 inches wide.
Gold-filled
18 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Pin by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co.
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An incredible French 18 karat yellow gold shell brooch crafted by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Company in France during the mid 20th century.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pin pendant holds within it endless tales of times past. The pin puts on display a circle of seven in tact original real tortoise beetles (desmonota variolosa), circlin...
Sold|$295 / item
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Shell Cameo Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 1960s 14 karat yellow gold brooch/pin set with one shell cameo and four round brilliant diamonds approximately 0.04 total carat weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Shell Cameo Diamond Yellow Gold Estate Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Capture the timeless beauty of this natural shell cameo pin, featuring an oval-shaped shell with a captivating profile of a portrait carved into 14kt yellow gold. Accented with one s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell with Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell with Pearl Stick Pin This lovely stick pin features a beautifully detailed sea shell (12 mm x 8 mm) holding a 3 mm pearl. Crafted in classic 14K y...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 K Gold, from 1972 Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell collection. Hallmarked 18ct gold, London 1972, sponsor mark "A.G Ltd" Pin fitting not g...
18k Gold
Art Nouveau Jade, Shell, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) and sterling silver pin set with one oval jade stone, two cultured pearls, shell, and one rose-cut diamond, approximately 0.10-carat total weig...
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
1970's Marguerite Stix Scallop Shell, Sterling and Gemstone Pin
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
This lovely yellow double sided scallop shell pin is edged with sterling silver with a gold vermeil finish. Cabochon and faceted stones are set into the silver. The pin is stamped S...
Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Nardi Venice Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tortoise Shell Hand Pin Pendant
By Nardi
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful pin/pedant by Nardi, depicting the Venetian symbol of a hand. The hand is carved very realistically out of blond tortoise shell and is decorated with a small diamond r...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Necklace Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch/pendant with a chain. It is designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior in 1980’s.
Marguerite Stix Shell Pin or Pendant Ruby Diamonds and Gold
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
Elegant and versatile this four shell pin designed by Marguerite Stix has two diamonds in the center and a large cabochon ruby drop below. It can be worn as a pin or a pendant so the...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin. Featuring one single cut diamond weighing approximately 0.05 carat, graded D color, I1 clarity. Crafted in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting The Three Graces; Beautifully Hand Carved in High Relief Estate piece; Meticulously artisan engraved with exquisite detail, t...
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Stylish Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting The Three Graces; Beautifully Hand Carved in High Relief Estate piece; Meticulously artisan engraved with exquisite detail,...
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marguerite Stix Gold Backed Double Shell Pin with Bezel Set Turquoise, c 1970
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
This spare and elegant design from Marguerite Stix shows the true beauty of the shells. The only ornamentation is the gold bezel set turquoise stone at the tip of each shell. The pi...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Hermès Vintage Yellow Gold Snail Shell Pin Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable vintage Snail Shell pin brooch made by Hermès of 18k textured yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Sold|$2,300
Two-Tone Diamond Conch Shell Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two-Tone 14k Gold Diamond Conch Shell Brooch/Pin. Twelve 2mm round diamonds bead set around the edge of the conch shell.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Carving on this lovely Victorian lady's Hair, swept up with curls. Dressed in her best, I'm sure! Set in a 10K Gold surround. Measuring 2.22 x 1.74 inches. This is out of a...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trianon Diamond Pearl Large 14 Karat Shell Brooch Pin
By Trianon
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent Trianon brooch was inspired in a shell motif and crafted in 14K yellow gold. Adorning this large Morther of Pearl Shell are strategically aligned rows of white c...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Cameo Man Shell and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One Victorian-era 14 karat yellow gold and black enamel carved shell cameo pin. Measuring 2.25 inches long and 1.75 inches wide, this piece showcases a finely detailed bearded man wi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trifari Enamel and Faux Pearl Conch Shell Brooch Pin Vintage
By Trifari
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful enamel vintage pin signed Trifari has the gorgeous juxtaposition of the coral and sapphire blue against the gold plated metal. The interior of the shell is faux pearl....
Pearl, Gold-filled, Enamel
Antique Hand Carved Vintage Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and Stylish Antique Natural Carnelian Shell Cameo Brooch depicting a Cherub and 2 Beautiful Young Ladies. Hand Carved in High Relief. Awesome! Securely Hand...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch/Pin, Taxco, Circa 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Milford, DE
Can be used as either a necklace pendant or a pin/brooch. Hallmarks: SFC, Mexico, 925 Weight: 8 g Dimensions: L 3.8 x W 3.8 cm
Sterling Silver
Victorian 15 Karat Gold Psyche And Cupid Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch crafted in 15K gold. Circa 1870. The piece features a shell cameo depicting Psyche and Cupid.
Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Psyche And Cupid Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features a shell cameo depicting Psyche and Cupid.
Gold
Gold Victorian Revival Stick Pin Shell Cameo Brooch By Goldette, 1960s
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 2.75" x 2" - Gold plated - Carved shell cameo centerpiece - Victorian Revival motif with pansy, flowers...
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Edwardian Silhouette Brooch, 10k Antique Oval Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold (the pin fastening is not gold) Stone Information Genuine Carved Shell Cameo Approximate Size: 37mm x 29.7mm Styl...
Yellow Gold
Divine Musical Harmony Aphrodite and Cherub Shell Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant. Hand carved scene depicting Aphrodite playing a Lyre with a winged Cherub by her side. DIVINE MUSICAL HARMONY. Hand set in 14K Yellow Gold f...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Left Facing Greek Goddesses Eos And Nyx Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch - the allegory of the Day and Night.
Vintage 3 Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and Stylish Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting The Three Graces; Beautifully Hand Carved in High Relief Estate piece; Meticulously artisan engraved with...
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning example of Native American workmanship on this inlaid Zuni Pin. Out of a massive collection of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Southwestern Jewelry The brooch is Pawn, purchased o...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Gold LARGE Carved 2 Horses Jumping Shell Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding, large vintage carved shell cameo pin brooch set in a solid 14k yellow gold elegant beaded frame design.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Shell White and Cinnamon Cameo in Silver Bezel, Brooch Pin and Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite cameo pin/brooch/pendant accessory. Features a two-tone cameo with a Victorian female figure, set in a sterling silver, open back bezel. Unidentified hallmark on the pi...
Sterling Silver
Hand Carved Shell Cameo Gold Art Deco Style Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and Stylish Shell Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Lady. Beautifully Hand Carved in High Relief. The Hand-carved oval Cameo is framed in a Hand crafted...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Abalone Shell Pin Handmade in Denmark
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver (stamped P. Bis STERLING DENMARK HANDMADE 7) handmade pin set with abalone shell inlay measuring a little over 1.5 inch wide and 1.25 inches long complete with a...
Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,250
Art Deco Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb c1930s Shell Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The oval cameo is ornately framed in a handmade 14k bezel and and filigree surround...
14k Gold
Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 Karat Gold, 1970s Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell collection. British hallmarked 18 carat gold, London 1972, sponsor mark "A.G Ltd" Pin ...
18k Gold
Estate Lalaounis Shell Pearl Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Lalaounis white pearl shell design brooch. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Carved Shell Cameo 14KT Gold Filigree Pin Pendant Italy
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning cameo is a perfect compliment to your collection of beautiful jewelry.. Hand carved in Italy in the early 1900's the detailing is exquisite. There is a bale on the back...
14k Gold
Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Madonna and Child Guardian Angel Cameo Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of the Madonna with Child and a Guardian Angel w...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Three Color Hand Carved Shell Cameo in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This remarkable cameo from the roaring twenties boasts three colors of gorgeous hand-carved shell and an elegant 14k yellow gold frame that serves as both a pin and pendant. The fine...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant, 14k White Gold En Habille Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Dating from the Art Deco Era circa 1920's-1930's, this brooch/pendant features a carved shell cameo in a frame of filigreed 14k white gold.
White Gold
10 Cherub Angel Putti Cupid Cameo Pendant Brooch 18 Karat Gold Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large 2.5 inch tall antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of eight Cherubs, Angels, Putti, Cupids dancing aroun...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 10k yellow gold shell cameo brooch that also has an adjustable bale to be worn as a pendant. The brooch measures 54mm x 43mm and weighs 14.2 grams.
10k Gold
Valentin Magro Smiling Moon Shell Gold Brooch Pin
By Valentin Magro
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold moon brooch. The brooch measures 74mm x 30mm and weighs 52.6 grams. Marked: Valentin Magro, 750.
18k Gold
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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