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Nautilus Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large, attractive Nautilus Shell Brooch from the 1980's. A half shell is backed with a central
Category
1980s American Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Malachite
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
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
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
14 Karat Wire Shell Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Wire Shell Brooch. This shell-shaped brooch features smooth wire and twisted wire. Stamped
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage shell cameo brooch set in a 14 karat gold frame. The shell has a beautiful hue of pinkish
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch 12.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 14k yellow gold and shell cameo.
Hand-carved conch shell with thick gold frame.
The gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trifari Art Deco Enamel Shell Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Trifari Art Deco Enamel Shell Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Great design in
Category
1930s American Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Rhodium, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch 20.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch/Pendant with thick 14k yellow gold bezel.
The bezel tests
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianfranco Ferre 1980s Large Nautilus Sea Shell Brooch
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New York, NY
This Gianfranco Ferré 1980s nautilus brooch is a stunning example of the Italian designer’s talent
Category
1980s Italian Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold Plate
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
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
Vintage Italian 14 Karat Small Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Italian 14 Karat Small Shell Cameo Brooch. Portrait of a lady with a flower on her collar
Category
20th Century Italian Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
14k Gold, 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 Shell Cameo Brooch With Natural Diamond
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k yellow gold & Shell
Gemstone: Diamond 0.060cttw
Weight: 16.5 grams
Dimensions: 58.2mm
Category
1930s Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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
MiriamHaskell 1930s Shells Russian Gilt Filagree BrassFlora WoodLeaf Clip Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
This early Miriam Haskell lacquered-shell and brass-and-wood-decorated clip brooch was created by
Category
1930s American Baroque Revival Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
W 3 in D 1 in L 3 in
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
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
1950s Diamonds Rubys Nuanced 18K Yellow Gold Stylized Shell Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
1950s Diamonds and Emeralds nuanced 18k yellow gold stylized shell brooch,
Total approximate
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bucolic Motif Cameo 9K Yellow Gold Shell Intaglio Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
An amazing antique cameo brooch featuring a nicely carved shell bucolic scene.
The frame is made
Category
1930s Unknown Victorian Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
1980s American Brooch Shell Vintage
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
H 0.4 in W 1.67 in D 1.77 in Dm 1.67 in L 1.77 in
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
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Croissant Oval Horn Shell Swirl Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Croissant Oval Horn Shell Swirl Crystals Modernist Brooch, Gold
Category
1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold Plate
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Carved Shell
Cut: Cameo
Category
20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Large 18K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold and carved shell cameo pendant, comprising one octagonal panel of carved shell, set
Category
1980s Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Iradj Moini Shell Brooch Set in Brass with Colored Gemstones
By Iradj Moini
Located in US
Massive Iradj Moini shell brooch set in 18K plated antiqued brass along with colored gem stones
Category
1990s American Brooch Shell Vintage
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)
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mexican Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch/Pin, Taxco, Circa 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Milford, DE
This accessory features an abalone shell inlay in a round sterling silver setting. Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ciner Brooch Sea Shell Gold tone New, Never Worn from 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Large oversized Gold Gilt Sea shell Pin. Measures 2" wide x 4.75" top to
Category
1980s American Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gilt Metal
Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Captivating Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies, Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10k Gold Ladies Cast & Hand-Crafted Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Bright Finish
Features a Carved Shell Cameo, Depicting the Dextral Formal Profile of a Woman
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
10k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Coral Turtle with Diamonds on the Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite estate turtle brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a true gem of fine jewelry
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Massive Extra Large Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Chunky
Category
1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
vintage brooch features 3 fluted high domes in a textured shell motif. The whimsical design of the brooch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Enamel Crystals Ribbed Horn Shell Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good
Category
1980s German Art Deco Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold Plate
Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch Pin Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Conch Shell Enamel Brooch set with Swarovski Crystals. Large Fabulous Shell Brooch. Has
Category
1980s American Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Gianfranco FERRE Brooch Black Shell Crystal New, Never worn Pin 1980s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Black Gold Tone 24K Plated with massive Crystals set. Measuring 3.33 in / 84.73 mm wide X 1.84 in / 46.94mm top to bottom. This is out of a massive collection of New Old stock ...
Category
1980s Italian Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski Brooch Crystal Sea Shell Gold tone New Old Stock 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Set with Blue and Green Crystals. Measures 2.50- 63.6 mm wide x 2.36
Category
1980s American Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Chamber Nautilis Sea Shell Brooch & Clip on Earrings in Sterling Bezels c 1986
Located in University City, MO
artisan sea shell brooch & clip on earrings are made
with luminous pearlized organic sea shells set in
Category
1980s Unknown Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian 1950's Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant in 9K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Vintage Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
is depicting a profile of a young lady,
incredibly
Category
1950s Italian Retro Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
9k Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sea Shell Scallop Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all ocean lovers! This unique seashell brooch is embellished with natural diamonds and pink
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950s Victorian revival shell cameo featuring a beautiful topless woman playing the harp with
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 2.32 in W 1.78 in D 0.25 in
Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
Marguerite Stix Shell Stickpin set in 14k gold mounts in an amazing color. Stix is famous for her
Category
1960s American Artisan Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
14k Gold
Retro Gilt Shell Clips
Located in New York, NY
Retro Gilt metal scallop jacket/dress clips designed to be worn in pairs or singly from the 1940s.
Excellent condition
Approx. 1.75" diameter
Excellent condition
Approx. 1.75" diameter
Category
1940s American Retro Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gilt Metal
Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite
Located in New York, NY
Retro Mexican Sterling silver shell suite with a pair of scatter brooches, earrings and ring
Category
1940s Mexican Retro Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin. The signature Russian gilt scallop shell trimmed with white
Category
1950s American Brooch Shell Vintage
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, 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 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.
Questions About Brooch Shell Vintage
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To 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.
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