Vintage Snail Brooch
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
Category
1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
David Webb Snail Brooch Black Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The figural design
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This exceptional realistic looking snail is amazing. The golden enamel with black stripes shell is
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 1.15 in D 0.65 in L 2.9 in
Vintage 9 Carat Gold SNAIL Shaped Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A very fine 9 carat yellow gold brooch.
Simple yet stylish shape and design as a snail.
Condition
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20th Century Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Gold
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
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
David Webb White Enamel Vintage Studded Snail 0.10 Carat Diamond Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Webb Studded Snail 0.10ct Diamond & Enamel 18K Gold Brooch
This work of art in gold
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
1960's Italian Enamel Snail in 18k Gold and Diamonds Brooche
Located in Bilbao, ES
1960´s Italian Enamel Snail in 18k gold and diamonds brooche
44 brilliant diamonds that total
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1940s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Jean Clement Glazed Terracotta Dove Brooch c1930s
By Jean Clement
Located in New York, NY
Rare glazed terracotta brooch ,of grayish white, with 24kt gold detail.Mounted on a gilt metal
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1930s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Lee Morris Slugs in Love Sterling Silver Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
and odd, and this brooch is from the Slug family of shapes, a unique vocabulary that reflects the
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in W 4.6 in D 0.4 in Dm 4.6 in L 1.25 in
Lindsay & Co. Vintage Emerald Platinum 18K Gold Frog Brooch Pin
By Lindsay
Located in Miami, FL
highly textured finish 18k yellow gold, and with a snail motif a highly polished finish platinum piece
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1990s American Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
shell mounted jewelry for Cartier and this simple snail shell in exotic green highlights the beauty of
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
14k Gold
Artistic Diamond Clip in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
Designed as an artistic motive with curved and straight elements. The clip is given a Snail shell
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Tiger Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Mid-20th Century Tiger motif hinged bangle bracelet is adorned with bright transparent gold and jet black opaque enamel. The life like head and collar are set generousl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
Opal gold earrings. Oval cabochon solid opal earrings.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 2.20 g.
Size: 12.6 x8 mm
Main stone opal, solid , 2 pi...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
David Webb Zebra Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Gold, White & Black Enamel Zebra brooch with Emeralds, by David Webb. Made in the United States, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
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. Although unsigned, he was known for making these prototype pieces before later casting the...
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1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari 1940s Philippe 4PieceParure CrystalFloraMotif GoldNecklaceEarringsBrooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
In the late 1940s, Trifari's French-born artistic director Alfred Philippe, who had earlier created fine jewelry for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, designed this flora-motif crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
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Dm 5 in L 16 in
18KT Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eyes & White Enamel Tusks
By Gregg Ruth
Located in New York, NY
This playful elephant brooch is designed in a sandblasted 18 karat yellow gold finish. His eyes are set with round rubies and his tusks are a white enamel .The elephant's trunk is l...
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1990s American Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Violet Flower Enamel Ruby Sapphires Diamond Brooch 1950 ca
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing polychrome enamel violet floral bouquet brooch made in 18 karat yellow gold.
This brooch is modeled as a bouquet of four violets put on a pot whited enameled, each flower is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Charming Boucher Mother and Baby Turtle Clips
Located in New York, NY
Charming turtle clips by Marcel Boucher from the 1940s. Set in 2 toned metal with faux opals and pastes.
Excellent condition, Early hallmark.
Mother 2" x 1.5"
Ba...
Excellent condition, Early hallmark.
Mother 2" x 1.5"
Ba...
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1940s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Rhodium
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A chrysanthemum inspired floral bouquet in bright eighteen karat 18k yellow gold create this cheerful brooch from the 1960's Collection by Tiffany & Co. Each burst is carefully hand-...
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1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Floral Enamel Pearl and Diamond 18k Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning art nouveau enamel floral lily style spray brooch featuring seven graduating pearls on top of diamond and 18k yellow gold stems. The brooch has two green enamel leaves that...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 1.35 in D 0.25 in L 1.07 in
Coro Enamel and Jeweled Turtle
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Large Coro Enamel and Jeweled Turtle from the Art Deco era. Set with pave and emerald crystals with pearlized copper enamel. 1930's USA. Unsigned. 3.5" x 2.25".
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Base Metal, Enamel
Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Roger Jean-Pierre couture Turtle clip brooches of emerald, topaz and crystal pastes.
Gilt metal settings with double clip back fittings.
Marked Depose. Excellent Condition....
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1950s French Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Crown Trifari Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set Designed by Alfred Philippe Vintage
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crown Trifari necklace, bracelet & earring set designed by Alfred Philippe probably late 1940s. Flat bar articulated gold necklace and bracelet each with a large center amber faceted...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Vintage Snail Brooch
Trifari KTF Fruit Salad Five Link Bracelet
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe five link tricolour fruit salad bracelet. Rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestones, and tri color pressed glass hand polished fruit salads.
A versi...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s Tiffany & Co. 18K Textured Gold Turquoise Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage Tiffany & Co. textured 18K yellow gold bracelet featuring 26 round cabochon turquoise stones. Circa 1960s. Measures 7 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
Category
1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Trifari Jelly Belly Moon Shell Demi Parure
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Phillipe for Trifari Moon Shell Jelly Belly demi parure consisting of a fur clip and matching ear clips. Of rhodium plated base metal, crystal rhinestones, and molded lucite s...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
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David Webb Snail Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This quirky and creative Snail brooch is exactly the type of statement piece you would expect from
Category
20th Century American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Cartier Snail Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brooch set in 18K yellow gold. Features two round faceted prong set diamonds as eyes. TCW is
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1950s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Stylish Lapis Lazuli and 18 Karat Gold Snail Brooch by Hermes, Paris
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
materials to make a desirable and wearable Snail Brooch.
The double prong on the bottom of the body permits
Category
1970s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Rene Boivin Gold & Diamond Snail Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
The whimsical brooch realistically designed as a matte-finish yellow gold snail emerging from it's
Category
1990s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
BOUCHERON. Coral Yellow Gold Snail Brooch.
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Designed as a stylised snail, with carved coral body and fluted gold shell, 1950s, signed Boucheron
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1950s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage VALENTINO Snail Rhinestone Brooch
By Valentino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage VALENTINO Snail Rhinestone Brooch
Measurements:
Height: 2.60 inches (6.6 cm)
Width: 1.81
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Snail Brooch
Vintage CLAUDE MONTANA Torsade Frame Badge Brooch
By Claude Montana
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
: 1.88 inches (4.8 cm)
Features:
- 100% Authentic CLAUDE MONTANA pour MARIE PARIS.
- 3D snail brooch
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20th Century French Vintage Snail Brooch
Vintage Christian Lacroix golden large snail design brooch, as hat & scarf pin.
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Christian Lacroix golden large snail design brooch, can be hat pin, scarf pin
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1990s Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage CHANEL gold tone heart and snail design brooch with CC mark at center.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL gold tone heart and snail design brooch with CC mark at center. Rare jewelry
Category
1990s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
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.
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
18k Gold
Sixties Signed Christian Dior Suede Covered Brooch Earrings 6.74 Carat Diamonds
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerp, BE
weren't able to find even a resembling piece. The shapes are that of snails. Their bodies made from silver
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1960s French Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Brown Enamel Snail Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Brown Enamel Snail Brooch. This brooch is in very good vintage condition
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Snail Brooch
Exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Cheany Snail Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Cheany Snail Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Embrace the charm of our Exquisite
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1990s Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Snail Brooch Green Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The figural design
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
HERMES Gold Snail Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold clip brooch representing a little snail with a small cabochon cut turquoise and
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1960s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Retro Silver Vermeil Snail Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in sterling silver and vermeil.
This amazing brooch represents a snail on the move. The body
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Estate Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Napoli, Italy
Unusual Snail shaped brooch hand made in Italy of 18k yellow and white gold. Shades of green enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Blue Enamel Snail Brooch Yellow White Gold Portuguese 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century diamond and turquoise-blue enamel snail brooch in 19.2kt yellow and white gold
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1960s Portuguese Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
W 0.71 in D 0.67 in L 1.46 in
Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized snail with high polished accents
Featuring textured skin and
Category
1970s Contemporary Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
Category
1980s Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Guilloche Enamel Diamond Platinum Snail Lapel Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
enchanting lapel brooch is of French provenance, bearing the designer's signature , the French Hallmark, the
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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
Category
20th Century French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Charming Buccellati Snail Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare whimsical Buccellati brooch. Playful and very wearable. Classic Buccellati finish and
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Snail Brooch Diamond Shell Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and shell snail gold brooch circa 1990.
DETAILS:
DIAMONDS: one round diamond weighing
Category
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Solitaire Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This rare Hermes brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold in a shape of an adorable snail with high
Category
1970s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Snail Brooch Green Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By David Webb
Located in MIAMI, FL
David Webb enamel and diamond 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The design features a
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Huge Whimsical Faux Turquoise with Gold "Snail" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully huge detailed whimsical "Snail" with faux turquoise
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1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Snail Brooch
MIRIAM HASKELL SET, Brooch and clip-on earrings both with natural snails, 1940's
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Stuttgart, DE
throughout the history of the company. Vines, leaves, flowers, butterflies and here now snails!
Brooch with
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
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H 1.97 in W 2.76 in D 0.79 in
Baroque Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Snail brooch/pendant in 9kt yellow gold composed of a baroque pearl shell and a diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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. Stamped with
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1980s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
1980s Gold & Black Enamel Snail Figural Brooch With Crystal Pavé By Nolan Miller
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 3" x 1.5"
- Gold plated
- Black enamel
- Clear crystal rhinestones
- Ruby red glass cabochon accents
- By Nolan Miller (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Est...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Hermes snail brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold snail brooch signed Hermes.
Category
1960s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
18k Gold
Gold Diamond and Enamel Snail Brooch
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A cute 18 karat white gold and enamel snail brooch. Set with diamonds in the body and an enamel
Category
20th Century American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
Category
20th Century American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold detailed snail brooch with a double clip back. The body of the snail is black
Category
1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s David Webb Fantastic Large Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent David Webb snail pin if the one you've always dreamed of crawling on your window
Category
1980s Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond and Emerald Brooch
Located in Tampa, FL
A superb quality Burmese ruby, diamond and emerald snail brooch featuring 5.00ct. apx. T.W. of
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1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Sterling Silver and Citrine Snail Pin by John Fix
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver and Citrine Snail Pin by John Fix
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1970s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
20th Century Gold Enamel & Swarovski Crystal Snail Brooch By, Swarovski
By Swarovski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Enamel & Swarovski Crystal Snail Brooch By, Swarovski-Austria. This dimensional
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Late 20th Century Austrian Vintage Snail Brooch
1950s Unsigned Schreiner Snail Brooch
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 1950s unmarked Schreiner snail brooch made of jappaned metal and set with purple and
Category
1950s American Vintage Snail Brooch
18 Karat Gold Snail Brooch with Diamonds Emerald and Pearl, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Snail brooch made in 18 KT yellow gold (quality mark: owl), set with an emerald in the eye (apx
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Snail Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Vintage Snail Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage snail brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage snail brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage snail brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Claude Montana and Hans Hansen each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage snail brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and emerald cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage snail brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Vintage Snail Brooch?
On average, a vintage snail brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,595, while they’re typically $134 on the low end and $15,278 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Vintage Snail Brooch
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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.
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