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What is mid-century jewelry?

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What is mid-century jewelry?
Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Brutalist Jewellery on 1stDibs
70s Vintage Letter L Diamond Initial Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5 Brutalist Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Most likely custom made for the previous owner; the beautifully crafted ring highlights a diamond set cursive letter "L" set within an elaborate mount. Brutalist jewelry emerged in t...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brutalist Jewelry Set Bracelet & Monumental Pendant, Skandinavian 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two Statement mid century studio modernist brutalist made jewelry pieces. A large pendant and a bracelet made of brass and copper with a black stone.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Brass, Copper

70s Vintage Malachite Brutalist Ring High Dome Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Brutalist jewelry embraced spontaneity, often resembling miniature works of abstract art.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Enamel Art Work by Jacob Hull, 1970s
By Jacob Hull
Located in Esbjerg, DK
It was made by the Danish Brutalist Jewelry designer and artist Jacob Hull in his own studio in Denmark during the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Bead and Silver Tribal Pendant Necklace by Annette Bird '1925-2016'
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This is a very collectable piece of brutalist jewelry that will surely be the subject of many conversations.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

1970s Raw Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Textured Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : In the spirit of the brutalist jewelry created by Arthur King or Grima, this stunning tourmaline ring features a unique design with a bold character.
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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