![Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch Hallmarked Sterling Date/Period:vintage Mate](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381405_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
Shell Brooches & Pins
![Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch Hallmarked Sterling Date/Period:vintage Mate](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381405_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Vintage Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filagree Cameo Pin/Brooch Date/Period:vintage Materials:Shell Dimensions:1 x 1 inches Re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381372_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Vintage Ornate Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Ornate Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Ornate Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch Date/Period:vintage Materials:Shell Dimensions:1 x 1.25](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381309_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Vintage Ornate Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Ornate Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Ornate Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch with Jeweled Edges Date/Period:vintage Materials](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381277_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Vintage Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Retractable Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Retractable Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Retractable Cameo Pin/Brooch Hallmarked 900 Date/Period:vintage Materials:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381276_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch Hallmarked Sterling Date/Period:vintage Materials:Shell Dimens](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381236_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch Hallmarked 925 Date/Period:vintage Materials:Shell Dimensions:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381460_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filigree Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Shell Filagree Cameo Pin/Brooch Hallmarked Sterling Date/Period:vintage Mate](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381383_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Madonna Virgin Mary Vintage Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Filigree Pendant/Brooch: Title: Madonna Virgin Mary Vintage Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Filigree Pendant/Brooch Description: Madonna Virgin Mary Vintage Silver Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Filigree Pendant/Brooch - Hallmarked 8](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Vintage Hand Signed Shell Cameo Silver 800 Retractable Pendant/ Brooch: Title: Vintage Hand Signed Shell Cameo Silver 800 Retractable Pendant/ Brooch Description: Vintage Hand Signed Shell Cameo Silver 800 Retractable Pendant/ Brooch-Signed by Artisan on Back of Brooch Da](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381334_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Antique Hand-Carved Oversized Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch: Title: Antique Hand-Carved Oversized Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch Description: Antique Hand-Carved Oversized Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch Date/Period:vintage Materials:Shell Dimensions:1.5 x 1.25 inches Reserve:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332550/179381421_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Pendant Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Plated, 24.19 Grams: Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Pendant Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Plated, 24.19 Grams This is a gorgeous one-of-a-kind piece that can be worn as brooch or pendant. Please let us know if you have any questi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332497/179316976_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch: Center of brooch is a fine carving of a Roman princess, with beautiful detail. Frame is designed with fine beaded and granulation work. In excellent condition. Circa 1850 14K Yellow Gold, Shell Cameo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756615_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![14 k yellow gold shell cameo brooch: large fine hand carving of a bust on conch shell frame designed with gold wiring Circa 1850 Shell and Gold26.8 grams 21/4" x 13/4"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756652_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![Large Vintage Shell Cameo Pin or Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold: In 10k yellow gold. Twisting gold frame with caved shell cameo of Victorian Woman profile. Can be worn as pendant or pin/brooch, bale folds into cameo when worn as a pin. Measures 2.5 inches long and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3333/330544/179865109_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718245680)
![Large Vintage Shell Cameo Pin or Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold: In 10k yellow gold. Twisting gold frame with caved shell cameo of Victorian Woman profile. Can be worn as pendant or pin/brooch, bale folds into cameo when worn as a pin. Measures 2.5 inches long and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3333/330545/180008428_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718333223)
![Four brooches comprising a Rosenthal brooch, a gilt metal brooch set with shell carved cameo: Four brooches comprising a Rosenthal brooch, a gilt metal brooch set with shell carved cameo bordered by seed pearls, a silver brooch set with butterfly wing detail and a Continental white metal filig](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![Black and White Cameo Panel Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty: Black and White Cameo Panel Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixteenth century an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332300/179219897_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717442221)
![Vintage Gold Toned Black & Cream Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty: Vintage Gold Toned Black & Cream Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixte](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332300/179219927_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717442221)
![Vintage Gold Toned Silver Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty: Vintage Gold Toned Silver Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixteenth centur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332300/179219899_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717442221)
![Vintage Bronze Toned Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty: Vintage Bronze Toned Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixteenth century and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332300/179219896_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717442221)
![Vintage Red & White Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty: Vintage Red & White Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixteenth century](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178720770_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
![A shell carved cameo brooch in a gilt metal mount. Approx. 2 1/2" long Please Note - we do not make: A shell carved cameo brooch in a gilt metal mount. Approx. 2 1/2" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715642_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
News about Shell Brooches & Pins
![Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/besmart-copy-6.jpg)
Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady
NEW YORK — Among the most classic pieces in the realm of jewelry is the elegantly simple cameo. Typically featuring portraits of women or mythological scenes, cameo jewelry has been carved for centuries out of hard natural materials such as stone, but shell cameos might be the most beautiful examples of the form.
![WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/featured-5.jpg)
WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25
STOURPAINE, U.K. – Onslow Auctioneers will hold its 38th winter auction of vintage posters on Friday, November 25. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Top lots include a trio of extremely rare posters by the great master Leonetto Cappiello and an exceptionally scarce World War II-era poster that has gained the nickname the “Blonde […]
![Miscellaneana: Shell art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015_0105_Shells5_large.jpg)
Miscellaneana: Shell art
LONDON – Fate found us in Florida for the Christmas and New Year holiday, yet far from the madding Disney crowds. I wrote this with one eye on the sun setting over a nearly deserted beach. The only crowds there are the shell collectors, out in numbers of at least a dozen after high tide, […]
![Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1209_onslows57_lead.jpg)
Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20
STOURPAINE, England – A rare and beautiful Shell Oil and Petrol poster by Jean d’Ylen, a French master of poster design, is one of the great items that Onslows will be offering in a Winter Vintage Posters auction on Friday, Dec. 20. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The poster was discovered among a collection […]