Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch
By Weiss
Located in New York, NY
Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch with fancy cut faceted stones. Blackened metal setting makes the design even more striking. 1950's USA. 3" x 2.5".
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian DIOR Amethyst & Ruby Crystal Sputnik Style Brooch 1963
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Introducing a breathtaking vintage Dior amethyst Sputnik brooch from 1963 - an extraordinary piece of modernist design and Dior heritage.
$1,800 / set
Sputnik Multigem Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sputnik was the name given to the design of gold domed half circles encrusted with gemstones.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Sputnik Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sputnik diamond ruby yellow gold brooch This brooch's design was inspired by Sputnik, the very first satellite that orbited the Earth.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hermes Gold Washed Silver Sputnik Style Coat Clip or Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare coat clip from Hermes. Having a dome shaped body with spikes extending from the entire surface. In gold-plated metal (with some rubbing to the gold). Marked to the folding ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning vintage Sputnik-style brooch, exuding timeless elegance in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,569Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Retro Multi-Gem and 18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Sputnik Dome Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
An elegant expression of Retrò Style inspiration, this brooch is crafted in 18kt (750/1000) yellow gold and designed in the form of a hemispherical mina, symbolizing strength and ref...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,295
Boucher Sputnik Clip
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Early Marcel Boucher clip brooch from the late 30s early 1940s. Designed as a very 3 dimensional sputnik with a pave domed center.
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Hermes Sputnik Style Clip
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
An interesting and unusual piece from Hermes. This two toned clip is impeccably made. The detail on the clip back shows the quality of this piece. The 'spikes' are of varying lengths...
Cartier 1950s Gold "Sputnik" Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century 14 karat polished gold "Sputnik" brooch by Cartier. This dimensional brooch was designed shortly after the Soviet Union launched their first satellite in 1957.
14k Gold
CHANEL Gripoix Starburst Sputnik Brooch
By Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
This Vintage Massive CHANEL Gripoix Starburst Sputnik Brooch is stunning and extremely rare. Investment worthy for collectors.
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Brooch Pin Pendant Large 18k Gold Bursting Sputnik 2.5" 86.5g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Crafted from fine 18k yellow gold, this large sputnik brooch is heavy and substantial, weighing in at 86.5g.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Sputnik Style Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Sputnik style brooch set with an Old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carats and 6 sapphires weighing approximately 0.45 carats.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Cartier Diamond Gold Sputnik Clip Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and fun Sputnik clip created by Cartier in the 1950's. Makes a chic accent to any outfit and is a great addition to your jewelry collection. It is made of 14 karat yellow go...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Diamond 18k Gold Sputnik Pin Brooch Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inspired by the first sputnik launched in 1957, this remarkable clip was created in France in the 1950s. Chic and wearable, the pin gives a stylish accent to any outfit and is a grea...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Sunburst Sputnik Layers Round Rope Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Textured Sunburst Sputnik Layers Round Circle Rope Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
1960s 18 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Sputnik Spray Pin Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This fabulous 1960's spray pin features an approximately 18.5 carat aquamarine gemstone surrounded by a spray of 32 diamonds. The diamonds equal approximately 2.25 cttw. The high qua...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sputnik Pin Brooch Clip with Diamond Sapphire Ruby, French, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inspired by the first sputnik launched in 1957, this colorful clip was created in France in the 1950s. Colorful and wearable, the pin gives a stylish accent to any outfit and is a gr...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sputnik Gold Pin
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
Rare Gold Pin made by Cartier from the Sputnik collection, the smart dimensions and contemporary design make it an essential for everyday wear or special occasions. Circa 1960' Meta...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Gemstone Sputnik Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sputnik brooch emblematic of the 1950's done in 18 karat gold with a variety of gemstones that include: citrine;garnet; tourmaline and amethyst.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
C.1960 Corocraft Rhinestone Trembler Sputnik Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sputnik style brooch by Corocraft of the Coro Jewelry Company has space age style with timeless elegance.
Gilt Metal
Monique Vedie Paris Resin Pin Brooch Green Sputnik
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely French Jewelry Designer Monique Vedie Paris pin brooch. Dimensional shape with sputnik-inspired design, in black resin or Talosel, topped with green resin cabochons.
Monique Vedie Line Vautrin School Talosel Brooch with Sputnik Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Monique Vedie Paris modernist Space Age brooch features a rare, dimensional shape with a sputnik-inspired design, set in a navy blue resin Talosel frame, embellished wi...
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Sunburst Sputnik Layers Round Rope Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Unisex Iconic Textured Sunburst Sputnik Layers Round Circle Rope Dome Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Domed Sputnik Clip
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage gold tone domed Sputnik like clip featuring 3D spikes of varying lengths. Embossed HERMES - PARIS - DEPOSE. Indicative measurements : approx. 4.9 cm x 4.9 cm (1.93 i...
Gilt Metal
Multigem Sputnik Bracelet
Located in Darnestown, MD
Rarely does one find a Sputnik bracelet. Rings and brooches are much more often seen.
Citrine, Topaz, Other, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Cadoro Sputnik Brooc
By Cadoro
Located in New York, NY
Retro Sputnik brooch by Cadoro made of a cluster of colorful art glass and faux pearls punctuated by diamante and set in brushed gilt metal.
Sputnik Brooch/Ring in Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If amethyst sputnick had an amethyst and diamond baby...and it was a ring,it would be this fabulous piece! Two pieces of jewelry for one! Don't you love that?
All 14k yellow g...
Amethyst
Aquamarine Sputnik Style Brooch
Located in Vail, CO
Aquamarine brooch, designed in a domed sputnik-style motif with bezel-set faceted aquamarines, in 18k rose gold. 1.1" diameter and 0.7" height.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
H. Stern Gold and Multi Gemstone Demi Parure
By H. Stern
Located in Chicago, IL
From the noted Brazilian jeweler H. Stern, this Sputnik satellite inspired earring and brooch / pendant suite is eye catching.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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.
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