![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)
Shell Brooches & Pins
![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)
![Shell cameo brooch & assorted cameos: A shell cameo brooch and assorted cameos, mostly shell. Total weight 104gms. Condition Report:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333403/180021261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375749)
![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)
![A gilt metal shell cameo brooch,: A gilt metal shell cameo brooch, early 20th Century; the carved cameo depicting a lady in profile, bezel set to a gilt ornate frame, with a 'C' catch, base metal pin and safety clasp, 55mm x 45mm, 21.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180022741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![9ct gold shell cameo brooch: A 9ct gold shell cameo brooch. Hallmarks for Birmingham 1975. Length 4.2cm. 12.7gm. Condition Report: Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. Pl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333402/180020725_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375383)
![Late 19th century shell cameo brooch: A late 19th century shell cameo brooch. Length 2.3cm. 3.7gm. Condition Report: Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.Discolurat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333402/180020386_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375383)
![VICTORIAN TORTOISE SHELL JOCKEY CAP AND WHIP GOLD BROOCH: VICTORIAN TORTOISE SHELL JOCKEY CAP AND WHIP GOLD BROOCH,The cap with gold wirework design.Well modeled and detailed.W. 6.4 cm.8.1 grams.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7243/333092/179821081_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718295947)
![A quantity of jewellery etc. to include a 19thC shell carved cameo brooch in gilt metal mount,: A quantity of jewellery etc. to include a 19thC shell carved cameo brooch in gilt metal mount, bracelet, brooch, rings, earrings, etc. Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715679_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![Two shell cameo brooches,: Two shell cameo brooches, comprising an oval shell cameo brooch, with a wire twist surround, 31mm x 39mm, and an oval shell cameo brooch, with a double wire twist surround, 28mm x 22mm, both tested as](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180022984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![A SHELL CAMEO BROOCH comprising a bar engraved with foliate motifs, suspending a shell cameo carved: A SHELL CAMEO BROOCH comprising a bar engraved with foliate motifs, suspending a shell cameo carved to depict a classical woman, inscribed 'To my darling Joy on our Wedding Day 3-4-48', no assay marks](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6430/332943/179735729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718032335)
![9ct gold shell cameo brooch: A 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, depicting a lady in profile. May be worn as a pendant. Hallmarks for Birmimgham, 1984. Length 4.5cms. 12gms. Condition Report: Some surface scratches/wear and minor disc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333402/180020907_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375383)
![A small group of jewellery,: A small group of jewellery, to include a garnet and paste marquise form cluster ring, tested as approximately 14ct, a gold oval carved shell cameo brooch, the carved cameo depicting a lady in profile,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180023113_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![1970's 9ct gold shell cameo brooch: A 1970's 9ct gold shell cameo brooch. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1975. Length 5.4cms. 21.4gms. Condition Report: General surface scratches/ wear, areas of discolouration and dents in keeping with gener](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333402/180020866_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375383)
![Shell gem brooch RG 375/000 with an: Shell gem brooch RG 375/000 with an oval shell gem, finely cut with a depiction of the Three Graces, 46 x 38 mm, l. 46 mm, 12.0 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331514/178829011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716985492)
![A collection of shell cameo jewellery and loose shell cameos,: A collection of shell cameo jewellery and loose shell cameos, comprising a shell cameo pendant, a shell cameo brooch, a shell cameo ring, all in unmarked gold tested as approximately 18ct gold, a marc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180023114_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![Gem brooch GG 417/000 (pin no gold),: Gem brooch GG 417/000 (pin no gold), unmarked, tested, with an oval shell gem finely carved in the shape of an antique portrait of a lady 48 x 38 mm, l. 55 mm, 16.7 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331514/178829012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716985492)
![Shell cameo memorial brooch: Shell cameo memorial brooch, with locket reverse. Length 7.4cms. 37.2gms. Condition Report: Some surface scratches/ wear, areas of discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age.Had person](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333403/180021079_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375749)
![Mid 20th century 9ct gold shell cameo brooch: A mid 20th century 9ct gold shell cameo brooch. Stamped 9ct. Length 5.2cm. 15.1gm. Condition Report: Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wearPlease see the Important Notices f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333402/180020664_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375383)
![9ct gold Shell cameo brooch: A 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, depicting two women by a lake. Hallmarks for Birmimgham, 1975. Length 6.5cms. 26gms. Condition Report: Metal with some surface scratches/wear and areas of some discolour](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333402/180020766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375383)
![Antique 14K White Gold Carved Shell Cameo & Open Filigree Frame Brooch Pendant: An antique solid 14k white gold brooch pendant, with 1 oval cut cameo carved shell (35.60x27.20mm). Measures 44.10x32.90mm and weighs a total of 10.77 grams.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/989/333311/179998841_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718313059)
![Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold Carved Shell Cameo Open Work Frame Brooch Pin Pendant: A vintage solid 18k yellow and white gold brooch or pendant, featuring 1 oval shape natural carved shell cameo (30.55x23.75mm). Measures 44.81x36.3mm and weighs a total of 11.0 grams.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/989/333311/179998595_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718313059)
![Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Fancy Twisted Wire Brooch Pin Pendant: A vintage solid 14k yellow gold brooch pendant, with 1 oval cut carved shell cameo (35.40x27.35mm). Measures 44.25x31.60mm and weighs a total of 11.21 grams.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/989/333726/180289393_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659051)
![Antique Victorian 10k Gold Carved Pink Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant w/ Open Frame: An antique victorian solid 10k yellow gold pin brooch pendant, with1 oval shape carved cameo shell (29.40x22.33mm). Measures 39.06mx32.92mm and weighs a total of 7.45 grams.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6100/333544/180156853_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718402356)
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 […]