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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

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

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
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

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 Brooches

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 Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Chesterland, OH
the piece. The vertical mount of the secure pin back makes it easy to wear this stunning brooch with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Emerald Sea Conch Shell Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Sea Conch Shell a Luxurious Brooch Exquisite Tiffany & Co. Sea Conch Shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

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

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: Silhouette Features: Rope-textured
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mexican Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Pendant/Brooch/Pin, Taxco, Circa 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Milford, DE
Mexican silver craftsmanship. Can be used as either a necklace pendant or a pin/brooch. Hallmarks: SFC
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

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 Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

14k White Gold Cameo w/ Diamond, Vintage Filigree Carved Shell Brooch Pin
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Materials: cameo brooch, cameo brooch pendant, cameo pin brooch pendant
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cameo w/ Diamond, Vintage Filigree Carved Shell Brooch Pin
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Materials: cameo brooch, cameo brooch pendant, cameo pin brooch pendant
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 13k Yellow Gold Cameo Shell Athena Goddess of War Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of history with this stunning antique 13K yellow gold cameo brooch, featuring
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

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 Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Enamel

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
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Gold

Rose Gold Shell Art Deco Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 10k 10k Cameo Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 22.9mm x 17.7mm Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening
Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Pave Crystal Conch Shell Nautical Pin Brooch, Modern
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
More beautiful than the oceans! A golden conch pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane covered with
Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

14 Karat Vintage 1.25 Carat Diamond 3D Mollusk Sea Shell Brooch Pin Barley Twist
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco / Vintage Classic Aquatic Mollusk / Ocean Life 3D Raised / Barley Twist Seashell Brooch
Category

2010s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Shell Double Clip Pins, c1950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
clip brooches in a shell motif. A charming pair shell pins. They look great on a sweater or dress, or
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pin With Profile Of A Woman. 2.25 Inches Long With Drop Down
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch/Pin Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame and Carved Shell Victorian Woman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand Carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt White Gold Cameo Pin, Shell, Victorian Era, 19x15x10mm, Lady w/Single Cut
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Embrace the elegance of this stunning Victorian Era 14kt white gold cameo pin/pendant, measuring 19
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Gold

1920s Filigree Three Color Shell Cameo in 14K White Gold Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920 Edwardian Hand Carved Three Color Shell Cameo in 10 Karat Gold Filigree Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
classic, traditional shell cameo! This pin could easily be made into a pendant! Marked 10k. If you have
Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold

Shell Cameo Pin / Pendant Portrait of a Short Hair Lady Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Shell Cameo pin/pendant portrait of a short hair lady set in 14k yellow gold, 39.5mm length x 32mm
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mid Century Marcasite Jewelry Set, Brooch, Bracelet, Clip on Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
clip-on earrings, a mother-of-pearl abalone shell pin brooch, a geometric bracelet, and an oval ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Brooch/Pendant - 14k Cameo Silhouette Convertible Pin Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
26mm Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Clasp Theme
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Shell Cameo Turquoise Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian pendant and pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features a shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Carved Cameo Style: Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Clasp Theme
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
books on William Spratling's works. She featured the pin in her book "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Madonna and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
Pendant Brooch Pin with an exquisite museum quality hand carved image of the Madonna with Child set in a
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl Embellished Shell Brooch Pin in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A unique nautical-themed pin/brooch by KJL. Features A faux pearl, colorful cabochons, and crystals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Pin Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch. Beautifully carved Victorian brooch made around the 1890s to 1910s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Buccellati Gold Shell Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Buccellati 18k yellow gold shell brooch. Brooch measures 65mm x 34mm. Marked: Buccellati, 750
Category

Late 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Classical Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Signed
Located in Perth, AU
Victorian shell cameo brooch in 9ct gold frame. 6cm x 5cm. Signed to rear.
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Valentino Goldtone Cut Shell Laminated Acetate Stonework Bird Brooch Pin
By Valentino
Located in Palm Springs, CA
goldtone Cut Shell Laminated Acetate Stonework Bird Brooch Pin is quite probably a one of a kind runway
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Sorab & Roshi Shell Fish Pin
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Shell Fish Pin with Citrine fin , amber, Pearl & moving gold tail. Signed Sorab & Roshi. Cit= 21.94
Category

American Brooches

Sorab & Roshi Shell Butterfly Pin
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18 karat gold tessellate cone Shell butterfly Pin decorated with pave green and white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick and
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick and
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Sorab & Roshi Cone Shell Butterfly Pin
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cone shell Butterfly Pin with Emerald. set in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Sorab & Roshi
Category

American Brooches

SORAB & ROSHI Citrine Shell Moth Pin.
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Shell Moth Pin with lemon citrine, Peridot and black diamond. Set in 18 karat gold, signed Sorab
Category

American Brooches

Lovely Victorian Original Cameo Brooch
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Lovely Victorian Shell Coral Cameo brooch /pin with intricate carving into shell of a Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian Cameo Brooch, Intricate Carving of Lady with Long, Curly Locks
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Victorian Shell Coral Cameo brooch /pin with intricate carving into the shell of a Victorian woman
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior in 1980’s
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Henry Dunay Estate Yellow Gold Diamond Conch Shell Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
This artfully designed estate Henry Dunay pin brooch simulates an accurately sculptured image of a
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Unique Diamond and Blue Quart Shell Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Such a special unique piece. This brooch has a gorgeous pink shell set in the center of it. Around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Quartz, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Kurt Wayne Diamond Gold Shell Brooch Pin and Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
clarity, pave set. This item can be worn as a necklace pendant or as a pin brooch. The woven chain is
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage William Spratling Taxco Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin
By William Spratling
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rare William Spratling Taxco Mexico Faux Tortoise Shell Dragonfly Brooch Pin. The brooch is in
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Shell Pin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact shell pin brooch 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 59 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect shell pin brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic shell pin brooch over the years, but those made by Andrew Grima, William Spratling and Carl Poul Petersen are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A shell pin brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a shell pin brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Shell Pin Brooch?

The price for a shell pin brooch starts at $95 and tops out at $15,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,250.

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 Shell Pin Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.