Antique Gold, Diamond and Agate Shell Brooch, England, circa 1875
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique gold, diamond and agate shell Brooch, England C.1875 probably by Watherston & Son. The
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond
Antique Gold, Diamond and Agate Shell Brooch, England, circa 1875
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique gold, diamond and agate shell Brooch, England C.1875 probably by Watherston & Son. The
Diamond
Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Nike & Mars in Chariot Three Horses
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval shell cameo carved to depict Nike & Mars in chariot 3 horses,the mount with shell detail
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medusa carved shell antique Cameo, 925 sterling silver, blue enamel, Victorian
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb Victorian hand-carved shell cameo brooch from approximately 1880, featuring Medusa
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 18k Gold Highly Detailed Carved Shell Cameo Trojan Family Scene Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Carved Shell Cameo - Rectangular Shaped - Bezel Set - Light Brown w/ White Color
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Dove Sitting on a Bowl Oval Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts four doves sitting on a bowl. The cameo is
14k Gold
Cameo Brooch Gold 585 Shell Winged Nymph Cherub of Marriage Vienna, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
, this stunning brooch is edged by golden frame. Gold (14 ct / 585) & shell FINE QUALITY OF
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch 14K Gold with Portrait of a Gentleman - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this superb antique Victorian 14ct gold shell cameo brooch made c.1890
14k Gold
Victorian Shell and Diamond Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian Shell and Diamond Cameo Brooch Pendant Sardinian conch carved in exquisite detail as a
14k Gold
Large Shell Cameo Portrait Mother and Child 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This meticulously hand-made cameo brooch and pendant in antique style incorporates an asymmetric 4
18k Gold
Woman with Cross and Skull Cameo Pendant 14 Karat Gold Victorian Monumental
Located in New York, NY
AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO PENDANT OR BROOCH
14k Gold
Sold|$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
Sold|$3,500
Victorian Shell Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian shell and gold cameo brooch circa 1890. The oval shell carving depicting four
18k Gold
Sold|$2,130
Oval Shell Cameo Brooch Late Victorian
Located in Firenze, IT
Carved to depict Jupiter, the frame applied with engraved scrolls, dimensions approximately 48mm x 36mm
Gold
Sold|$2,100
Victorian Gold Cameo Shell Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extremely fine Victorian shell cameo encased by an 18k yellow gold repousse bezel and containing a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,475
Victorian Gold Shell Cameo Brooch - 1860's
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning detailing on the lovely women depicted in this piece. Claw feet prongs holding cameo with Intricate scrollwork surround. Measures 1.60" x 1.25" 14K Gold Surround. This is ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian English Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, C 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
A fine English shell cameo from C 1860 depicting an erotic seduction scene (the naked female
Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Filled Turtles Brooch with Egyptian Scarab Shells
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold filled brooch. Consisting of 3 turtles mounted on a bar pin
Gold-filled
Victorian Revival Floral Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Brooch 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This 1960s Victorian Revival shell cameo brooch in 14 karat yellow gold celebrates the enduring
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow 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
Gold
Victorian Hand-Carved Cameo Brooch or Pendant
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely , large Victorian hand-carved shell cameo brooch/pendant with 14K gold framework.
14k Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow filigree Gold & Shell Cushion Shaped Cameo Brooch pendant
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a RARE, Victorian, Hand carved, Estate 14K Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo! This gorgeous Cameo
14k 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. Circa 1870. It features
Victorian Pink Shell Cameo Cultured Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
3.3 cm Weight: 15.06 grams Gorgeous oval-shaped French pink shell cameo brooch with a white female
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Pinchbeck Carved Zeus Bearded Man Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Fine quality and detailed Victorian carved shell cameo brooch of a bearded man, probably the Greek
Estate Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Oval Cameo Brooch and Pendant
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a Rare, Victorian, Hand carved, estate, 14K yellow Gold and Shell Cameo. This cameo is in
14k Gold
Antique Victorian White Gold Cameo and Diamond Shell Brooch Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Shell Cameo set in an ornate 14K White Gold Setting. Has a fine necklace with a Diamond pendant
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,006
Aurora and Apollo Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique shell cameo brooch depicting Aurora, the goddess of the dawn, flying before the chariot
14k Gold
Gold Victorian Revival Stick Pin Shell Cameo Brooch By Goldette, 1960s
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
plated - Carved shell cameo centerpiece - Victorian Revival motif with pansy, flowers, bees and snake
Sold|$1,555
Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
pattern of gold or silver into tortoise shell. The metal would be heated to a very high temperature and
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Hebe and Zeus Mythological Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Antique Hebe and Zeus Mythological Shell Cameo Brooch Shell cameo brooch representing Hebe and
14k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady, late 1800s
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. It depicts a
Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch - the Festivities of Bacchus
Located in Chesterland, OH
elegance and imagination of the Victorian era. Meticulously carved from shell, it depicts a vivid
Bronze
Large Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of Leda and the Swan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage carved cameo brooch. Depicting the mythological scene of Leda & the Swan
Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Gild Mounted Brooch of Roman Goddess Flora
Located in Chesterland, OH
Lovely carved cameo brooch made in the late 19th - early 20th century. It depicts a beautiful
Sterling Silver
Estate Victorian Carved Conch Shell Cameo with 10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a Rare, Victorian, hand carved, Estate Cameo. Hand Carved Conch Shell, Gorgeous Profile of
10k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo And Gold Brooch, Jupiter, Juno And Mercury, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
An antique shell cameo and gold brooch, featuring a conch shell cameo, carved with figures
Gold
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Carved Shell Cameo with Figural Lady Head - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautiful 15ct gold Victorian shell cameo made c.1890. The cameo
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
Sterling Silver
Victorian Three Color Hand Carved Shell Cameo in 10 Karat Gold Engraved Frame
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking original Victorian hand-carved 3 color shell cameo in 10k yellow gold. The
10k 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
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$450
Antique Shell Cameo Antinous
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique sardonyx shell cameo circa 1870. The subject is Antinous, the favorite of Emperor Hadrian
Gold Plate
Sold|$370
Antique Pink Shell Gold Cameo
Located in Chesterland, OH
natural pink shell (conch), set in an elegant yet simple 10-carat gold frame. This delightful vintage
Gold, 10k Gold
Sold|$2,450
“Day-to-Night Lovers” Shell Cameo
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A 14 karat yellow gold border outlines the story of two lovers, their bond continuing from day to evening. Note the arrows in his quiver, the sun, moon and stars and wise owl. This p...
14k Gold
Victorian Lady with Lamb Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Necklace, 1920s
Located in McKinney, TX
2" x 1.5" - 18" gold-filled chain (not original to piece) - Carved shell cameo featuring a woman
Antique Victorian 14 Karat White Gold Cameo and Diamond Shell Brooch, Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is stunning in person. Set in 14K White Gold. Large Shell Cameo. Side profile of a Lady
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian 14 Karat Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of a lady with flowers in her
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Shell Oval Cameo Brooch and Pendant
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a very rare, Victorian, Hand carved, Estate, 18K White Gold and shell oval cameo. This
Diamond, 18k Gold
Veiled Woman Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14K Gold Museum Quality 2.5"
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch in 14
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Tortoise Shell Earring Brooch Suite Classic Urns
Located in New York, NY
Victorian tortoise shell earring and brooch suite with gold ear wires and metal pin findings
Antique Victorian Bacchante Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
, she's so feminine and full of grace. Look at how the carver used the shell to give three-dimensionality
15k Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch in 15 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This lovely Cameo brooch shows a picture of a women nurturing a bird carved into the shell. Mounted
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian "Antinous" Shell Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
, before being mounted as a brooch probably in England. STONES Shell MEASUREMENTS 5.7 x 4.8cm WEIGHT
15k Gold
Antique Victorian Goddess Psyche Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Excellent Quality high-relief shell cameo brooch in a gold mount, circa 1860. The subject is Psyche
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Goddess Hera Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
very rare piece from the Victorian era. The pictures speak by themselves about the beauty of this piece
15k Gold
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.