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Maz Shell Brooch
Maz Shell Brooch

Maz Shell Brooch

Located in Darnestown, MD

Beautiful natural shell brooch by Maz. The green has lovely shading from light to dark. Around the

Category

1960s American Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Shell Cameo Brooch
Shell Cameo Brooch

Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Shell cameo brooch Depicting a young nymph, surrounded by gold and 11 seed pearls one missing

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch
Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch

Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Large Fantasy Shell Brooch by Coro from the 1940's. A large pave shell has jeweled vines and

Category

1940s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Brooch
Vintage Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Brooch

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Clam Shell Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Clam Shell Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Clam Shell Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From the revered American house of Tiffany & Co. comes this whimsical brooch, artfully rendered

Category

1980s Unknown Modern Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch
Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch

Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch

By Reja

Located in New York, NY

Reja Retro brooch of a focal faux pale blue amythest square cut stone with crystal baguette

Category

1940s American Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

CHANEL Vintage Clam Shell Brooch
CHANEL Vintage Clam Shell Brooch

CHANEL Vintage Clam Shell Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage brooch featuring an antiqued gold tone 3 dimensional clam shell embellished with

Category

20th Century French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained

Category

1950s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

18k gold cameo brooch pendant. Measuring 48mm x 36mm. Marked 750. Weight - 13.5 grams.

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold

Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Antique Gilt Shell Cameo "Baccus" Brooch
Antique Gilt Shell Cameo "Baccus" Brooch

Antique Gilt Shell Cameo "Baccus" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin

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 Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold

Diamond Ruby Shell Gold Brooch Pin
Diamond Ruby Shell Gold Brooch Pin

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 Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Miriam Haskell Sea Glass Shell Brooch
Miriam Haskell Sea Glass Shell Brooch

Miriam Haskell Sea Glass Shell Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell's dangling sea shell brooch with 3 different kinds of glass...frosted beach glass

Category

1950s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style

Category

1960s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Retro Scallop Shell Clip Brooches
Trifari Retro Scallop Shell Clip Brooches

Trifari Retro Scallop Shell Clip Brooches

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Trifari retro two tone pink and yellow gold striped scallop fur clip brooches with faux

Category

1940s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

1970s D'Orlan Rhinestone Encrusted Shell Brooch
1970s D'Orlan Rhinestone Encrusted Shell Brooch

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

Category

1970s Canadian Brooch Shell Vintage

800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Beautifully detailed hand carved shell cameo with a

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miriam Haskell  Gilt Baroque Shell Stickpin Brooch
Miriam Haskell  Gilt Baroque Shell Stickpin Brooch

Miriam Haskell Gilt Baroque Shell Stickpin Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Russian gold and crystal rose montees baroque shell stickpin brooch. 1950's USA

Category

1950s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 8k Yellow Gold Conch Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 8k Yellow Gold Conch Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 8k Yellow Gold Conch Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait that reflects the traditional

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Bacchic Shell Cameo Brooch
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Bacchic Shell Cameo Brooch

Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Bacchic Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage brooch features a finely carved shell cameo depicting three figures engaged in

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 8k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Hera Brooch
Antique 8k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Hera Brooch

Antique 8k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Hera Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique brooch is crafted in 8k yellow gold and features a finely detailed hand-carved shell

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Shell Cameo Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Shell Cameo Brooch

18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Westport, CT

A magnificent vintage hand carved shell cameo depicting the Virgin Mary, set in an 18K yellow gold

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dior Silver Plated Shell Brooch with Orange Resin
Dior Silver Plated Shell Brooch with Orange Resin

Dior Silver Plated Shell Brooch with Orange Resin

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior(Made in France) Silver plated brooch with orange resin representing a shell. Additional

Category

1990s French Brooch Shell Vintage

Antique Ajax the Greek Warrior Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Ajax the Greek Warrior Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Ajax the Greek Warrior Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage shell cameo features a powerful profile of Ajax, the legendary Greek warrior known for

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold-filled

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold This Mid-century brooch features a hand-carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch
Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch

Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch *Marked 97 *Made in France *Comes

Category

1990s French Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch

Located in Towson, MD

This vintage estate 10K yellow gold brooch showcases a hand-carved oval shell cameo, featuring a

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 12k Yellow Gold Dying Mother Shell Cameo Brooch
Vintage 12k Yellow Gold Dying Mother Shell Cameo Brooch

Vintage 12k Yellow Gold Dying Mother Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 12k yellow gold shell cameo brooch titled “Dying Mother.” The hand-carved cameo depicts a

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 11k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Psyche + Eros Brooch
Antique 11k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Psyche + Eros Brooch

Antique 11k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Psyche + Eros Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique brooch showcases a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological figures Psyche

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique gold filled shell cameo brooch, intricately carved and titled “Young Psyche Writing a Book

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Copper, Gold Plate

Antique Gold Vermeil Shell Cameo "Metaphor for winter" Brooch
Antique Gold Vermeil Shell Cameo "Metaphor for winter" Brooch

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

Category

20th Century Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, Vermeil

Vintage 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Convertible
Vintage 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Convertible

Vintage 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Convertible

Located in Miami, FL

A timeless vintage hand-carved shell cameo depicting a graceful classical lady in profile, set in

Category

1960s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold
Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large vintage shell and 9 karat yellow gold cameo brooch

Category

1970s Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Floral Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin
14K Yellow Gold Floral Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin

14K Yellow Gold Floral Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin

Located in Westport, CT

An original vintage hand carved floral shell cameo set in a 14K yellow gold frame. The cameo

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant 1960s
Mid Century 18K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant 1960s

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

Category

1960s Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold St Christopher Carrying Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold St Christopher Carrying Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold St Christopher Carrying Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 13k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “St. Christopher Carrying Jesus.” This finely

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Muse of Drama Brooch
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Muse of Drama Brooch

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Muse of Drama Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a finely carved shell cameo

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Sir Walter Raleigh & Lady Shell Cameo Brooch
Vintage Yellow Gold Sir Walter Raleigh & Lady Shell Cameo Brooch

Vintage Yellow Gold Sir Walter Raleigh & Lady Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 11k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Sir Walter Raleigh & Lady.” This finely hand

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s
Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s

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

1980s Unknown Brooch Shell Vintage

Antique Yellow Gold Shell High Relief Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique Yellow Gold Shell High Relief Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique Yellow Gold Shell High Relief Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique brooch is crafted in 13k yellow gold and features a finely carved shell cameo

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold This Mid-Century Deco Revival

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Marguerite Stix Shell and Peridot Brooch
18 Karat Yellow Gold Marguerite Stix Shell and Peridot Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold Marguerite Stix Shell and Peridot Brooch

By Marguerite Stix

Located in Troy, MI

Marguerite Stix is best known for her shell jewelry and her collaboration with her husband on two

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Large Oval Carved Lady Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Gold Plated Large Oval Carved Lady Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Gold Plated Large Oval Carved Lady Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in London, GB

Beautiful large carved shell cameo brooch of a lady, in a lovely gold plated setting with a rope

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Lady With Flowers Conch Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of a lady adorned with flowers

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goddess Hera Cameo Shell Brooch/Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold 1900s
Goddess Hera Cameo Shell Brooch/Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold 1900s

Goddess Hera Cameo Shell Brooch/Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold 1900s

Located in Towson, MD

This elegant cameo brooch from the 1900s is finely carved in shell and set in a 10 karat yellow

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Shell Cameo & Diamond Raphael's School of Athens Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Raphael's School of Athens Brooch, finely carved in high relief

Category

20th Century Renaissance Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch
Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch

Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

karat white gold set brooch in the form of an oyster shell; part of our diverse antique jewellery and

Category

1950s Portuguese Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Sea Blue Shell White Pearls Crystals Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Sea Blue Shell White Pearls Crystals Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Sea Blue Shell White Pearls Crystals Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Massive Large Circle Round Openwork Sea Blue Navy Shell

Category

1980s French Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo "St Catherine Giving Ohms" Brooch

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

Category

20th Century Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Raphael and His Muse Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely carved shell cameo depicting Raphael and His Muse, set in a hand-crafted 9ct yellow gold

Category

20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ciner Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Brooch Pin Never Worn -1980s
Ciner Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Brooch Pin Never Worn -1980s

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

Category

1980s American Brooch Shell Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

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Brooch Shell Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact brooch shell vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 18 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect brooch shell vintage may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a brooch shell vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Hermès and William Spratling are consistently popular. A brooch shell vintage of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a brooch shell vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Brooch Shell Vintage?

Prices for a brooch shell vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $270 and can go as high as $9,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $554.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.

Questions About Brooch Shell Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.