Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch is a stunning example of timeless elegance and
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch is a stunning example of timeless elegance and
Vintage Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch is a stunning example of 19th-century artistry
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo is a beautiful example of 19th-century craftsmanship and
Vintage Victorian 12k Carved Shell Cameo Heart Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian 12k Carved Shell Cameo Heart Brooch is a romantic and elegant piece
$448Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to present this amazing Victorian Cameo Brooch, dating back to the 1830s-1850s. The
Pinchbeck
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 15 karat yellow gold, carved shell cameo brooch; part of
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in pinchbeck. Circa 1860. The piece features a
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch, Italy, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chesterland, OH
A refined and highly accomplished Victorian shell cameo brooch, confidently dated to the mid-19th
Gilt Metal
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
Gold Plate
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1860 This exquisite brooch showcases a charming
Gold, 15k Gold
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Classical Goddess, 10K Gold
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Victorian hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant, depicting a classical female warrior in
10k Gold, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1875 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant is a versatile and elegant piece that reflects
Silver
1860s Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold with Braided Frame
Located in Towson, MD
This impressive 1860s Victorian shell cameo brooch is expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Stamped Brass Openwork Brooch with Shell & Foliate Motifs
Located in Milford, DE
Antique Victorian Stamped Brass Openwork Brooch with Shell & Foliate Motifs, c.1890 A striking
Brass
Mid Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid Victorian shell cameo with a exquisitely carved Neoclassical beauty with ornate
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Gem-Set Snail and Crab Sea Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian scallop shell, gem-set, and gold brooch, comprised of two shells adjoined by a
Diamond, Gold, 10k 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
Gold-filled
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 The carving shows Hebe, seated and
Victorian 6.00 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Oyster Shell Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A fascinating oyster shell brooch featuring an assortment of diamonds, rubies and a single large
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
Garnet, 9k Gold, Gold
Victorian Style Shell Cameo Yellow Plated Frame Brooch, 3.5cm x 2.5cm
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This vintage Victorian-style shell cameo brooch features an intricately carved female portrait in
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s
Located in Chesterland, OH
This fabulous carved Victorian brooch was made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful
Silver
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. It
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$120Sale Price|38% Off
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
Sterling Silver
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo from the mid 19th Century. Beautifully carved cameo
14k Gold
Antique Gold Vermeil Shell Cameo "Metaphor for winter" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold vermeil shell cameo brooch, finely hand-carved and titled “Metaphor for Winter.” The
Gold, Vermeil
Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1960s estate 18K yellow gold brown shell cameo brooch showcases classic Victorian
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10K Rose Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1900s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a beautifully executed cameo pin - pendant, set in 10K Rose gold with green gold Motifs surrounding the cameo. Fold down bale to wear as a pendant. Cameo measures 1.45 inche...
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique shell cameo brooch depicts St. Catherine in an act of compassion, offering alms to the
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite
Yellow Gold
Antique 15k Yellow Gold French Enamel Miniature "Cherub on Shell" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite example of Victorian-era artistry, this antique brooch features a fine french
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage shell cameo brooch, meticulously hand-carved from Italian cornelian shell. This exquisite
9k Gold
Antique Shell and 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian shell and 21 karat yellow gold three
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
9k Gold, Gold
$5,996Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American
14k Gold
Antique Shell 0.72 Carat Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch is excellent quality, set with a stunning shell cameo. The impressive rubies display fine colour
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
Leitão & Irmão Portuguese crown jewelers antique late 19th century diamond star brooch and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a Guardian Angel with Child walking on a
Gold-filled
$900Sale Price|40% 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
White Gold
Antique Sardonyx Shell & Gold 'Erato' Cameo Brooch/Pendant - U.S.A., Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary antique custom made goddess 'Erato' sardonyx shell cameo brooch or pendant with
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Silver & Gold Diamond Ruby Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Silver and gold diamond ruby shell cameo, featuring a side profile of a Victorian lady 18 karat
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Historically Significant Portrait Cameo of Pope Pius XII Shell Cameo in 14K Gold
Located in Chesterland, OH
Historically Significant Portrait Cameo of Pope Pius XII This exceptional carved shell cameo
14k Gold
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
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$7,128Sale Price|36% Off
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian shell, and yellow gold brooch and earrings, each with a carved shell panel depicting
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Cherub, Eros and Dolphin Chariot Shell Cameo Pendent/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite Victorian cameo, crafted from shell and set in radiant 18ct yellow gold, is a stunning tribute to
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 12k Handcarved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage 12k Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant is a timeless treasure that reflects the
Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with engraved filigree around octagon bezel
14k Gold, Yellow 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
Gold
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
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$430
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. It depicts a
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|$750
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. The execution
10k Gold
Unavailable|$6,277
Antique Victorian Antinous Vertumnus Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
more than desirable collectors piece, rare and museum quality cameo. Material: Sardonyx Shell, Size
15k Gold
Unavailable|$600
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Amazing carved Victorian brooch made around the 1830s to 1850s. It depicts
Pinchbeck
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — 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.