John Iversen Brooches

The Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch is a dazzling piece of jewelry that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and breathtaking beauty. Featuring a seed o...

A collectible gilt-bronze brooch showing a sunlit lion was designed by pioneering French woman jeweler Line Vautrin, France, circa 1945. It is a small but mighty piece weighing 27.72 grams and signed “LV.” Vautrin’s brooch makes the perfect gift for a partner or a unique addition to an artist’s jewelry aficionado’s collection. Born into a family of metal founders, even as a small child Line Vautrin (1913-1997) was fascinated by her father’s business. She never received a formal art education, but by the time she was 14, she had mastered the skills of casting, chasing, and gilding bronze. At 15, she hit upon the novel concept of making artistic jewelry in gilt metal. She began to sell pieces almost immediately; Vautrin devoted herself to experimentation with new materials then and, indeed, throughout her career but remained committed to bronze. In a time when few women played such a role, she was a pioneering craftswoman known for highly original jewelry enveloped in wordplay and symbology. The turning point came when she hired a stand at the Paris International Exposition...

This stunning French Jewelry designer, Henry Perichon (aka Henry), gilt bronze brooch has an undeniable medieval revival feel. The bronze metal frame features antique Medieval design...

French sculptor-artist Willy designed this stunning Mid-Century bronze and enamel brooch in the 1950s. The piece features a hand-made geometric gilt bronze rectangular frame topped w...

Gilt brooch by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as ...

Portman is pleased to offer this rare Line Vautrin “performing” brooch, extra-large for her oeuvre. In fact after looking at these for years, I have not seen such a large narrative ...

Line Vautrin (1913-1997) brooch in geometric bronze, decorated with a large pin on the back, signed in the lower part on the back. Width 4.4 cm x height 9 cm. The piece is vintage bu...

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...

Stunning French jewelry designer Henry Perichon (also known as Henry) gilt bronze brooch. The dangling shape, with Medieval design influences, is adorned with poured glass cabochons ...

This sweet circular silver hardware "Leaf" brooch has detailed etching and measures 1 1/8" in height and 1 1/2" in width. The depth measures 2/8".

Attractive Agate and Antique Bronze Brooch by Stephen Dweck. Natural agate cabochons are mounted into ornate wire and ball frame settings. Signature filigree work on back of setting...

Striking floriform brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel. Chanel's favorite fox chain is transformed into a spray of leaves centered with pastes. The texture of the chain...