Contemporary Brooches

Creator: Contemporary

Smithsonian Artist LavaRock SterlingSilver EyeShaped Brooch

$940Sale Price|60% Off

Smithsonian Artist LavaRock SterlingSilver EyeShaped Brooch

By Contemporary

Located in Chicago, IL

Like the pendant collected by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this bezel-set lava rock was handcrafted as a modern sterling silver brooch by studio-artist Joan Parcher...

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1990s American Artisan Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Dragonfly Multicolored Blue and Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch

$8,000

Contemporary Dragonfly Multicolored Blue and Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch

By Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Condition: Excellent Length: 2.5 inches Gemstone: Diamond, Sapphire Total Diamond Weight: 2.5 CT Multicolored Sapphire Weight: 12 CT Approx. Color: E-F Clarity: VS Total Item Weight...

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Yellow gold brooch Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond and Microbeads.

$2,591

W 0.4 in D 0.2 in L 1.89 in

Yellow gold brooch Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond and Microbeads.

Located in Bologna, IT

18l yellow gold brooch (750/1000) marked 750, 28BZ, shaped as a rectangular tile decorated in the center to a row of precious stones within wrought bezels. The total weight is 9,75 ...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

Burma No Heat Vivid Red Spinel Sugarloaf Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch

$2,804

Burma No Heat Vivid Red Spinel Sugarloaf Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong

Embrace the allure of rare elegance with this stunning pendant that can also be worn as a brooch, masterfully crafted to embody timeless luxury and sophisticated beauty. Mounted in t...

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2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst and Sterling Taxco Silver Brooch February Birthstone 1945

$650

W 1 in L 3 in

Amethyst and Sterling Taxco Silver Brooch February Birthstone 1945

By Taxco

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful purple amethyst and sterling silver brooch from Taxco Mexico. The top portion consists of an elaborate ribbon design with raised dots and a circular amethyst followed by...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch

$19,597

W 3.15 in L 2.45 in

Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Located in London, GB

A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with a cushion shaped faceted sapphire, weighing 0.86 carats, set in the thorax, with surrounding round brilliant-cut diamonds, with blue to green...

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2010s Modern Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Tricolor Yellow, Rose and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches

$12,053

W 1.19 in L 2.17 in

Diamond Tricolor Yellow, Rose and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches

Located in Lisboa, PT

This exquisite pair of Diamond Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches captures the harmony of color, brilliance, and craftsmanship. Expertly handcrafted in 19.2 kt g...

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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Plique-à-Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Dragonfly Brooch

$5,800

L 2.1 in

Plique-à-Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A unique dragonfly brooch. It features enameled Plique-a-Jour wings, which are enamel without a backing making a “window” allowing light to pass. Adding to that are round brilliant c...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires Diamonds

$20,249

W 1.78 in L 1.58 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White Gold and 18 carat Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires and Diamonds. Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly, th...

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1990s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds

$19,285

W 1.78 in L 1.58 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White gold and 18 carat yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds. Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly, ...

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1990s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch

$65,386

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch

Located in London, GB

An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.6 carats, the tail set with twelve emeralds and four diamonds, the wings and legs set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, the eyes a pair of cabochon-cut rubies, estimated total diamond weight 4 carats, all set in silver and yellow gold, with gold brooch fitting, bearing Russian hallmark, circa 1910, measuring approximately 5.5x7cm, gross weight 13.3 grams. This brooch is in very good condition. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold and silver with 14ct brooch fitting . This beautiful Antique Russian brooch...

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chanel Vintage Unisex Logo Coco CC Round Circle Openwork Gold Long Pin Brooch

$589

W 0.63 in L 2.17 in

Chanel Vintage Unisex Logo Coco CC Round Circle Openwork Gold Long Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage Unisex Logo Coco CC Spiral Round Circle Openwork Long Pin Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, but only colour loss at the base. 100% Genuine. A very beautif...

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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Sunflower White Pearl Daisy Leaf Gold Brooch

$782

W 1.11 in L 1.78 in

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Sunflower White Pearl Daisy Leaf Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Daisy Sunflower Flower White Pearl Leaf Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very light scratches, some colour loss, barely noticea...

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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co Antique 18K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Brooch

$15,500

Tiffany & Co Antique 18K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co Antique 18K Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Brooch Centering an enamel plaque depicting Venus and putti, framed by old mine-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 1.10 carats...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Contemporary brooches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Contemporary brooches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using sterling silver. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Contemporary jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Contemporary other brooches, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 2 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.

Questions About Contemporary Brooches

What is a contemporary door?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A contemporary door refers to a door that was designed in the present day. Although influenced by past movements like Art Deco and minimalism, contemporary design is the style of the present, and so is constantly changing. By definition, contemporary is fluid and can’t be tied to a particular period. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage doors.
What is a contemporary garden?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A contemporary garden is a landscape made of clean design lines and harsh materials such as stone, oak, or even steel. It greatly minimizes organic aspects while incorporating geometric forms and interactions between geometry elements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage contemporary garden decor.
What are contemporary quilts?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Contemporary quilts explore pop art influences with unique design choices such as bold colors and prints, high contrast, negative space and minimalism. While traditional quilting will focus more on intricate details, contemporary quilts often focus on solid hues. Shop a collection of quilts on 1stDibs
What is contemporary art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
What is “contemporary” furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020
Items manufactured after 2000 are considered “contemporary.” The year 2000 was chosen as the accepted date to mark the point at which digital design and manufacturing began to effect design, either as a generative process or reaction.
What is contemporary sculpture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is contemporary the same as modern?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
What is the meaning of contemporary art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
The meaning of contemporary art is art produced by living artists. The category typically includes works created in the late 20th century as well as in the 21st century. Given its timeliness, contemporary art often responds to current issues and themes that are relevant to an everyday audience. Contemporary art succeeded modern art, which is art made during a period that began in approximately 1850. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of contemporary art.
What are the contemporary art genres?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.
Why is contemporary art important?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
What are the characteristics of contemporary art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.
What makes your artwork contemporary?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
What makes your artwork contemporary is its age and maker. Many experts classify art produced by artists who are still alive as contemporary. However, the definition may also include art made within the last 30 to 50 years. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art.
What is conceptual art in contemporary art?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
Is Yves Klein a contemporary artist?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Whether or not Yves Klein is considered a contemporary artist depends on the definition of the term. This is because he died in 1962. Some historians classify any artist active after 1950 as contemporary, while some place the start of the contemporary period in the 1970s or 80s. Shop a selection of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.
Is Philip Guston a contemporary artist?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes. Philip Guston, a Canadian American artist, is considered a contemporary artist. Contemporary art is generally defined as art produced during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Guston, who lived from 1913 to 1980, was a founding artist of the mid-century New York School movement and later helped pioneer the neo-expressionism movement. Shop a collection of Philip Guston art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is Jun Kaneko a contemporary artist?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Jun Kaneko is usually considered a contemporary artist. The term applies to any artist who worked after the 1950s or 1960s. Most of the Japanese-American artist's most famous works date back to the early 21st century. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Jun Kaneko art.
What is the difference between traditional and contemporary rugs?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between traditional and contemporary rugs comes down primarily to patterning. Traditional area rugs usually show off medallions or other intricate patterns inspired by handmade Persian rugs. Contemporary rugs feature other motifs, such as large, simple geometric shapes, bold floral prints, abstract designs and stripes. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of rugs.
What is the difference between modern art and contemporary art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
What is the difference between contemporary art and modern art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.