$164Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal Snail Pin Brooch in Gold, Vintage Late 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A sparkling snail, decorated with rose, peridot, and turquoise crystals. Vintage, like-new. Wonderfully preserved.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Diamond Gold Snail Pin by MAUBOUSSIN Paris.
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, NY
A beautifully modelled diamond and gold snail pin with ruby set antennae by Mauboussin Paris.
18k Gold
Vintage Christian Lacroix golden large snail design brooch, as hat & scarf pin.
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Christian Lacroix golden large snail design brooch, can be hat pin, scarf pin. Perfect gift jewelry.
Gold Plate
HERMES Vintage Snail Pin Brooch, Limited Edition Noël 1995
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage gold tone snail pin brooch with a green enamel Christmas tree. 1995 Limited Christmas edition.
Gilt Metal
Multi-Gold Diamond and Quartz Snail Pin
Located in Southampton, PA
This pin is unique yet sophisticated. The pin is made primarily of 18K white gold and is shaped like a snail.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx & Mother Of Pearl Snail Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Snail Brooch Featuring A 0.01 Carat Round Diamond Eye With Onyx & Mother of Pearl Body. Finished Weight Is 6.0 Grams. 1 Inch Length.
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.03 in D 3.94 in L 2.64 in
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Enamel Pheasant Brooch Set in Silver on Gold
Located in London, England
The brooch is secured to the reverse with a hinged pin and snail-hook fitting. There is an estimated total rose cut diamond weight of 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Italian Sterling Silver and Enamel Snail Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Italian sterling silver and enamel snail pin. Beautifully hand enameled, featuring red, yellow and a hint of green enamel on a swirl shell.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
HERMES Vintage Set of Two Christmas Pin Brooches
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
Embossed NOEL 95 HERMES on the snail pin. Embossed HERMES 98 NOEL on the shooting star pin. 1995 SNAIL PIN indicative measurements : max. height approx. 3.1 cm (1.22 inches) / max. ...
Gilt Metal
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
Designer Signed Fabrice Paris Mother Pearl Brass Snail Gold Tone Brooch Pin
By Fabrice
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Vintage Designer Fabrice Brooch featuring a Mother of Pearl Snail. Hand crafted Brass Gold tone mounting. Measures 2 3/8"long. Signed: FABRICE PARIS. Whimsical and fun to wear!
Gold Plate, Brass
Hermès Vintage Tie Clip in Silver Snail Pattern Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Authentic Hermès Tie Pin Pattern: Cute Snail Probably a vintage item Made of Stering Silver "HERMES" and silver hallmarks engraved at back Measurements: 6,2 cm at longest / 1,6 ...
Silver
Sterling Silver and Citrine Snail Pin by John Fix
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver and Citrine Snail Pin by John Fix
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Snail Pin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage snail pin in 18k yellow gold, with carved black onyx shell and mother-of-pearl body, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds.
1980s David Webb Fantastic Large Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
He has 2 diamond eyes and a black glossy enamel. This snail pin weighs 36.4 grams. This snail pin is approx. 1 3/8 inch high by 2 3/4 inch across by 1 inch deep
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Snail Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Adorable snail brooch by Tiffany & Co, set in 18k yellow gold with diamonds. Measures 30mm x 16mm. Marked Tiffany & Co and 750.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piaget Tiger's Eye Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Whimsical Snail Pin
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold hand Carved Tigerseye whimisical Crawling Snail Double Clip Brooch May be Worn Horizontal Or Vertical Furher Embellished With A High Irridescence Hig quality Mother ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Art Deco Cartier Snail Form Diamond Platinum Stick Pin
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
Featuring a large half moon shaped diamond for the shell of the snail and two custom cut baguette shaped diamonds for the body of the snail, this pin also features two platinum wires...
Diamond, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Vintage Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features an adorable snail design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2. Made in France circ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$272Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.3 in L 2.45 in
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
$87Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone glass stones Czechoslovakian small brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ...
Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl and Crystal Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell intricate brooch of signature rice and baroque faux pearls with crystal rose montes, set in signature Russian Gilt filigree . Note: Available companion piece to Miriam...
Gilt Metal
Ciner Gold Tone and Rhinestone Shell Statement Brooch circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in London, GB
Ciner fine quality gold tone shell brooch, embellished with glittering rhinestones, and featuring a golden rope twist design. Length 6.3 cm / 2.48 inches by maximum width 3.6cm / 1....
Crystal Peacock Gold gilt Brooch New, Never worn 1990s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another piece out of a massive collection of costume jewelry Peacock Brooch that has Bezel Cabochons as well as faceted cut crystals on the headdress and body of this one. Measuring...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane's Snail brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's exotic snail brooch fashioned from a real shell and mounted onto a gilt body. 1960's USA. 3" x 1.75". Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Twin Snails Enamel Brooch with Sapphires & Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$122Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.1 in W 2.5 in
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
Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Brooch with Pearl, Circa 1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This charming antique Dutch 14 karat gold brooch is a fine example of 19th-century regional jewelry craftsmanship. Rich in texture and symbolism, the piece reflects the refined goldw...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$238Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Swirl Brooch With Crystals By Alfred Philippe For Crown Trifari, 1953
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.8" x 1.25" - Gold plated - Baguette, oval and round rhinestone faceted crystals - By Alfred Philippe for Crown Trifari (signed on verso) - Patent number 17028...
Seashell brooch, by Marcel Boucher, sterling silver, gold plated 1940 US
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful pin brooch / clip with 2 barbs in the shape of a shell. The shell is decorated with 4 cut rectangular pink colored and clear rhinestones. Measurement: Diameter 4,5 cm, ...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s D'Orlan Rhinestone Encrusted Shell Brooch
By D'Orlan
Located in London, GB
This D-Orlan shell like brooch is a truly eye-catching piece and is circa 1970s. Meticulously crafted from 22ct gold plated metal with engraved sections trailing from the brooch. A f...
$425
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.75 in L 2 in
Vintage Gold with Green and Crystals Snail Brooch Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold with Green and Crystal Snail Brooch, Circa 1980s. This small and 3D brooch is chic, featuring a gold-tone shell, and the actual snail is adorned with crystals at the bo...
Mixed Metal
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Cannetille Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A delicate antique Dutch brooch crafted in 14 karat gold and set with a cluster of natural seed pearls. This finely detailed jewel dates to the 19th century and reflects the refined ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.59 in L 1.94 in
1940s Retro Modern Natural Turquoise, Crystal and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
A striking jewel inspired by the elegance of the Retrò Style, this brooch is masterfully crafted in 18k (750/1000) yellow gold and designed in the shape of a cornucopia, the ancient ...
Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Emerald, Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$240Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.63 in W 2.5 in
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch, Green and Blue Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish butterfly pin brooch from Kenneth Jay Lane. This golden critter is painted with emerald green and indigo blue enamel. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Kenneth Lane, Made in USA
Gold Plate, Enamel
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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