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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
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

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
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Art Deco Mussel Shell Rice Powder Box Pin Up Woman Porcelain by Goebel, 1929
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Lisbon, PT
A nacre color Mussel Shell Rice Powder Box figurine in porcelain of a bathing lady in shell / Pin
Category

20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Gold Shell Double Clip Pins, c1950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
clip brooches in a shell motif. A charming pair shell pins. They look great on a sweater or dress, or
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Goebel Pin Up Woman Porcelain by Goebel, 1929
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Lisbon, PT
A nacre color figurine miniature in porcelain of a bathing lady in shell / Pin Up girl - style
Category

20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Necklace Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch/pendant with a chain. It is designed by Robert Goossens
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Ciner Brooch Sea Shell Gold tone New, Never Worn from 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Large oversized Gold Gilt Sea shell Pin. Measures 2" wide x 4.75" top to
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
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W 1.5 in L 3.25 in
Mid Century Marcasite Jewelry Set, Brooch, Bracelet, Clip on Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
clip-on earrings, a mother-of-pearl abalone shell pin brooch, a geometric bracelet, and an oval ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell Unmarked Silver Settings
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

3 Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond 800 Silver Cameo Shell Brooch Pins Pendants
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of three antique late 19th to early 20th century hand carved shell cameos. Stunning large 14k
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Gold

Exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Antique Shell Coral Cameo Pin
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your ensemble with this exquisite antique shell coral cameo pin
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Chesterland, OH
the piece. The vertical mount of the secure pin back makes it easy to wear this stunning brooch with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sorab & Roshi Shell Butterfly Pin with Amethyst, Tourmaline, Pearls & Sapphire
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Cone shell butterfly Pin , hand carved by the designer & maker Sorab ; decorated with faceted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Shell Cameo Turquoise Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pendant and pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features a shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

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...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Mexican Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch/Pin, Taxco, Circa 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Milford, DE
This accessory features an abalone shell inlay in a round sterling silver setting. Excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
books on William Spratling's works. She featured the pin in her book "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Victorian Left Facing Greek Goddesses Eos And Nyx Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch - the allegory of the Day and Night. Circa 1870. It features
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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 ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Shell and Leaf Motif Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Victorian Pin featuring shell and leaves of textured designs, center set
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
vintage brooch features 3 fluted high domes in a textured shell motif. The whimsical design of the brooch
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
, the cameo can be worn as a pin or pendant. Measuring approx. 2” H x 1.5” W. Circa 1930s. More
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Enamel

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Diamond Vintage En Habille Brooch/Pendant 10k Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Shell Cameo Natural Diamond (one small accent) Cut: Single Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow 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
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold

1920 Edwardian Hand Carved Three Color Shell Cameo in 10 Karat Gold Filigree Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
classic, traditional shell cameo! This pin could easily be made into a pendant! Marked 10k. If you have
Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Vintage 1.25 Carat Diamond 3D Mollusk Sea Shell Brooch Pin Barley Twist
Located in New York, NY
pin 1.50ct. Natural Diamonds: Round Full cuts. J-color, Vs-2 Si-1 clarity Tested: 14Kt Yellow
Category

2010s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Isabel Pin
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
The Isabel Pin, crafted from semi-precious stones, boasts a beautiful flower design featuring
Category

2010s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate

Isabel Pin
Isabel Pin
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Hermes & Caduceus Cameo Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Pin Featuring A Carved Shell Cameo Depicting Hermes and the Caduceus. 1
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes & Caduceus Cameo Pin
Hermes & Caduceus Cameo Pin
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Maunaloa Pin Flower Earrings
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A surf theme, where the idea is to rework the "talisman" in a jewelry way: sharks teeth, shells
Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Hermes Gold Tone Shell Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès brooch featuring front gold-plated shells, a safety bar-pin fastening, a back pitted plaque
Category

1990s French Brooches

Hermes Gold Tone Shell Brooch
Hermes Gold Tone Shell Brooch
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W 1.97 in L 2.96 in
14 Karat Wire Shell Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Wire Shell Brooch. This shell-shaped brooch features smooth wire and twisted wire. Stamped
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Wire Shell Brooch
14 Karat Wire Shell Brooch
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H 1.52 in W 1.55 in D 0.47 in
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
beautiful Bacchante. The execution of the shell is amazing, and the relief helps to add details and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
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W 1.54 in L 1.82 in
Kitsch Venice Gondola Souvenir with Seashells & Pin-Up Girl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s Venice gondola souvenir. Bright wood shellac finish, adorned with seashells and a posing pin
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Shell

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

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
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
custom cut tinted paua shell topped with clear crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gol...

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
providing nostalgic charm to modern wardrobes. This early 1900's carved shell cameo depicts a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Shell Cameo Brooch
Early 20th Century Shell Cameo Brooch
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H 1.75 in W 1.25 in
Estate Vintage 18K Malachite Ruby Turtle Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A sweet little turtle pin done in 18K yellow gold with Ruby eyes and an etched malachite shell
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold

Berlin Porcelain Mid-Century Tortoise Pin Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful German mid-century porcelain pin dish modelled as a tortoise by renowned makers Berlin
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Berlin Porcelain Mid-Century Tortoise Pin Dish
Berlin Porcelain Mid-Century Tortoise Pin Dish
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H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Ebony wood & Cone Shell Butterfly with Turquoise
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
hand carved Cone shell & ebony wood Butterfly pin with turquoise & sapphire. Set in 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
the branch. The body and head of the bird consists of custom cut paua shell (abalone shell) topped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Rookwood antique arts and crafts pin tray
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rare antique arts and crafts pottery pin tray or vanity tray from Rookwood made in 1929
Category

Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rookwood antique arts and crafts pin tray
Rookwood antique arts and crafts pin tray
H 1.96 in W 4.33 in D 2.75 in
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Shell Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of shell pins. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 56 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of shell pins bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Andrew Grima, Cartier and William Spratling are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, oval cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of shell pins for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Shell Pins?

On average, shell pins at 1stDibs sell for $1,280, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.