Elis Kauppi Brooches

Made in 1962 by Swedish Rune Tennesmed, this modern minimal sterling-silver geometric brooch features a faux ruby poured-glass red cabochon, concave sheet metal, and openwork that forms two corners of the two-tier triangular brooch. This simple abstract design is characteristic of the rounded geometric shapes that framed his silvery pieces, while his early work sometimes included a pop of brightly colored glass. Tennesmed (1929-2011) was a 20th-century studio metalsmith, who changed his given name Carlsson to reflect his craft and his business name, which means "pewtersmith" in Swedish. This unusually elegant and sleek piece was made for Scandinavian Atelje Stigbert, which was recognized for producing modern jewelry designs in sterling silver and gold. The brooch was likely commissioned by the Stigbert workshop founder Stig Engelbert who died in 1962, before his artisan sons evolved the family business to be known as Engelbert. Recognized as one of the most significant and popular Scandinavian artists of the mid-20th century, Tennesmed revived ancient Viking...

A charming Victorian-era petit brooch featuring a luminous oval goldstone cabochon, dating to the late 19th century (c. 1880s). Goldstone—historically known as aventurine glass—was ...

An antique late Victorian goldstone dangle brooch dating to circa 1880. The piece is crafted from gold-filled metal and features four oval goldstone (aventurine glass) cabochons disp...

Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch from the 1940's. Beautiful lapidary work in the detailed leaf, cut from one piece of rose quartz. The hand made setting is gilded silver. Natural i...

Weiss rhinestone brooch, c.1960s, of square shape arranged in a square within a square, each composed of rectangular stones on all sides centering square crystals at the corners and ...

This charming mid-century insect brooch dazzles with a striking mix of green and teal rhinestones, cleverly arranged to mimic the wings and body of a whimsical bug. Set in high-polis...

An exquisite mid-century figural brooch capturing the graceful, fluid movement of a dancing woman, likely inspired by traditional Spanish Flamenco dancers. Sculpted in a vertical, e...

A delicate expression of mid-century craftsmanship, this refined floral brooch captures the natural beauty of blooming flowers through the use of finely carved hardstones. Two transl...

A very fine Finnish modernist sterling silver brooch or pendant. By Björn Weckstrom for Lapponia. Fashioned in cast silver to look and feel like folded metal or fabric. Worn as a...

Retrò boorch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a carved coral in the central part representing a lady motif in a frame of diamonds and rubies. This pendant ...

This beautiful sterling silver brooch depicting a pear, with a short stem and two small detailed leaves, is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Markings: Ster Measurements ...

This vintage Sarah Coventry brooch showcases a dynamic swirling flower design centered with a luminous faux pearl cabochon. The radiating petals combine smooth, high-polish silver-to...

This sterling silver brooch brings together an epic combination of carved rose quartz and onyx to create an incredible piece of wearable art unlike anything you have seen! The sterli...

GRIPOIX - 1960s Collection, under the artistic direction of Suzanne Gripoix. Brooch made of gilded metal and glass paste. Condition: In very good condition Dimensions: Length: 5.5...

This original late 1950s to early 1960s brooch is formed from conjoined spheres of base metal with yellow gold-toned plating. The central sphere is filigree and topped with a purple ...