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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, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Victorian Gold Filled Shell Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One gold filled shell pin with chain measuring 1.5 inches long x 0.5 inches wide.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
18 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Pin by Georges L
Enfant for Tiffany
Co.
By Georges L
Enfant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An incredible French 18 karat yellow gold shell brooch crafted by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pin pendant holds within it endless tales of times past. The pin puts on display a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Shell Cameo Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 1960s 14 karat yellow gold brooch/pin set with one shell cameo and four round brilliant
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$295 / item
Natural Shell Cameo Diamond Yellow Gold Estate Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Capture the timeless beauty of this natural shell cameo pin, featuring an oval-shaped shell with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell with Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell with Pearl Stick Pin
This lovely stick pin features a
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 K Gold, from 1972 Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell
Category
Vintage 1970s British Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Art Nouveau Jade, Shell, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) and sterling silver pin set with one oval jade stone, two
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
1970
s Marguerite Stix Scallop Shell, Sterling and Gemstone Pin
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
This lovely yellow double sided scallop shell pin is edged with sterling silver with a gold
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Nardi Venice Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tortoise Shell Hand Pin Pendant
By Nardi
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful pin/pedant by Nardi, depicting the Venetian symbol of a hand.
The hand is carved
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Marguerite Stix Shell Pin or Pendant Ruby Diamonds and Gold
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
Elegant and versatile this four shell pin designed by Marguerite Stix has two diamonds in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 25 Years Service Shell Pin. Featuring one single
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting The Three Graces; Beautifully Hand Carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Stylish Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting The Three Graces; Beautifully Hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marguerite Stix Gold Backed Double Shell Pin with Bezel Set Turquoise, c 1970
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
ornamentation is the gold bezel set turquoise stone at the tip of each shell. The pin can be worn horizontally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Necklace Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch/pendant with a chain. It is designed by Robert Goossens
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
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
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch-pendant designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Two-Tone Diamond Conch Shell Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two-Tone 14k Gold Diamond Conch Shell Brooch/Pin. Twelve 2mm round diamonds bead set around the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Carving on this lovely Victorian lady's Hair, swept up with curls. Dressed in her best, I'm sure! Set in a 10K Gold surround. Measuring 2.22 x 1.74 inches. This is out of a...
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trianon Diamond Pearl Large 14 Karat Shell Brooch Pin
By Trianon
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent Trianon brooch was inspired in a shell motif and
crafted in 14K yellow gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Cameo Man Shell and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One Victorian-era 14 karat yellow gold and black enamel carved shell cameo pin. Measuring 2.25
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trifari Enamel and Faux Pearl Conch Shell Brooch Pin Vintage
By Trifari
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful enamel vintage pin signed Trifari has the gorgeous juxtaposition of the coral and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold-filled, Enamel
Antique Hand Carved Vintage Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and Stylish Antique Natural Carnelian Shell Cameo Brooch depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 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 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
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
Gold Victorian Revival Stick Pin Shell Cameo Brooch By Goldette, 1960s
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
plated
- Carved shell cameo centerpiece
- Victorian Revival motif with pansy, flowers, bees and snake
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Edwardian Silhouette Brooch, 10k Antique Oval Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
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Stone Information
Genuine Carved Shell Cameo
Approximate Size: 37mm x 29.7mm
Style: Brooch
Fastening
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Divine Musical Harmony Aphrodite and Cherub Shell Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant. Hand carved scene depicting Aphrodite playing a Lyre with
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Left Facing Greek Goddesses Eos And Nyx Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch - the allegory of the Day and Night. Circa 1870.
It features
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Vintage 3 Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and Stylish Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting The Three Graces
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning example of Native American workmanship on this inlaid Zuni Pin. Out of a massive
Category
Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Gold LARGE Carved 2 Horses Jumping Shell Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding, large vintage carved shell cameo pin brooch set in a solid 14k yellow
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Shell White and Cinnamon Cameo in Silver Bezel, Brooch Pin and Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite cameo pin/brooch/pendant accessory. Features a two-tone cameo with a Victorian female
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand Carved Shell Cameo Gold Art Deco Style Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and Stylish Shell Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Lady. Beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Abalone Shell Pin Handmade in Denmark
Located in Towson, MD
shell inlay measuring a little over 1.5 inch wide and 1.25 inches long complete with a traditional pin
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
pattern of gold or silver into tortoise shell. The metal would be heated to a very high temperature and
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb c1930s Shell Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 Karat Gold, 1970s Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell
Category
Vintage 1970s British Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Estate Lalaounis Shell Pearl Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Lalaounis white pearl shell design brooch. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Carved Shell Cameo 14KT Gold Filigree Pin Pendant Italy
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning cameo is a perfect compliment to your collection of beautiful jewelry.. Hand carved in Italy in the early 1900's the detailing is exquisite. There is a bale on the back...
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Edwardian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies. Beautifully Hand Carved in
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Madonna and Child Guardian Angel Cameo Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of the Madonna with Child and a Guardian Angel watching set in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Three Color Hand Carved Shell Cameo in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This remarkable cameo from the roaring twenties boasts three colors of gorgeous hand-carved shell
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant, 14k White Gold En Habille Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Deco Era circa 1920's-1930's, this brooch/pendant features a carved shell cameo in a frame of filigreed
Category
Late 20th Century More Jewelry
Materials
White Gold
10 Cherub Angel Putti Cupid Cameo Pendant Brooch 18 Karat Gold Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large 2.5 inch tall antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Category
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 10k yellow gold shell cameo brooch that also has an adjustable bale to be worn as a pendant. The
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
10k Gold
Valentin Magro Smiling Moon Shell Gold Brooch Pin
By Valentin Magro
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold moon brooch. The brooch measures 74mm x 30mm and weighs 52.6 grams. Marked
Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Rose Gold Bar Brooch Pin, Female Portrait Shell Cameo
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This vintage rose gold bar brooch features a center oval cameo with female portrait carved from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Gold Scallop Shell Pin
By Cartier
Located in Vail, CO
Gold scallop shell pin in 14k yellow gold, signed Cartier. 1.1" length and 1.1" width at widest
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Turbo Shell
Emerald Pin
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large yellow gold natural turbo shell pin with 2 cabochon emeralds by Seaman Schepps. Signed with
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
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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 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 Shell Pin Brooch
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch 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.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, 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.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch 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, 2023The 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.
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