Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Canadian, American, 1936-2020

It didn’t matter that Marilyn F. Cooperman didn’t have any formal training when well-known American luxury jeweler Fred Leighton asked her to design jewelry. By then, she had written professionally about fashion, established her own clothing company, and built up so much New York City chutzpah that she could have made it anywhere.

When she was 20 years old, the Toronto-born Cooperman moved to New Zealand and wrote a newspaper column about fashion and beauty. In 1963, she relocated to New York City and opened her first clothing company, Max and Marilyn, where she sold Art Deco–inspired clothing to department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdale’s.

Cooperman designed a collection of resort wear for Fred Leighton’s apparel store, but by the mid-1970s, she returned to writing and worked as a fashion director for Seventeen magazine and later held editing roles at Simplicity and Vogue Patterns.

In 1987, Leighton, an esteemed red carpet jeweler who has become known for bringing antique and 20th-century jewels to a discerning international clientele, asked Cooperman to design accessories for his store on Madison Avenue. She accepted his offer and took up studies on wax casting at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

After five years of designing for Leighton, Cooperman opened her own jewelry company, Marilyn F. Cooperman, Inc. Her earrings were brightly colored, eye-catching confections that featured opals, rubies and blue sapphires, and she created innovative, alluring bracelets that mixed patinated silver and 18-karat gold. Her accessories were a hit, especially among celebrities, political figures and royalty.

Cooperman’s jewelry is held in the collections of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, the Yale University Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She was on the Board of the American Society of Jewelry Historians.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Marilyn F. Cooperman earrings, brooches and rings.

Creator: Marilyn Cooperman

Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three

$29,500 / set

Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Marilyn Cooperman (1936-2020) was an exclusive New York based designer, whose work was coveted and collected by true jewelry connoisseurs. Pieces of hers are in the permanent collections of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, The Yale University Museum and The Museum of Arts and Design. Cooperman's designs were noteworthy for the use of mixed metals (generally patinated silver and 18kt gold) and the unique combinations of stones. This set of three brooches epitomizes her work at it's best. These "slice" pins were made in different color combinations and sizes, but a complete set of three is rare. While the stone selection and setting appears to be at random, Cooperman meticulously chose and placed each and every stone to create this bold, yet harmonious, design. Each pin is set with a mixture of peridot, tsavorite and multiple colors of sapphire...

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

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Brown Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Pearl Moonstone Diamond Paisley Brooch

$8,650

Marilyn Cooperman Pearl Moonstone Diamond Paisley Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Amongst Marilyn Cooperman's iconic designs, the paisley brooch is a great one. Versions were done in mixtures of various colored stones and there were ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch

$15,000

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch 18k yellow gold/sterling silver, The brooch contains various cuts of amethysts, citrines, tourmalines, aquamarines, p...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch

$11,000 / item

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

From the exceptionally talented designer Marilyn Cooperman, the "Fish Lunching on a Pearl" brooch is one of her most iconic designs, and this one dates back to the early 2000s. A la...

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

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Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamon...

Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch

$7,500

Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 18K Yellow and White Gold Giardinetto Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide. The Rock Crystal vase portion is set in White Gold and has diamond mo...

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1970s French Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin

$9,371

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond-set bee stick pin, the thorax set with a cream pearl and the abdomen with a gold pearl, both accompanied by GCS Re...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

$277

L 1.26 in

Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

9K Yellow Gold, Peridot and Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin Measurements: 32mm Weight: 1.4gr. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

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Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Entwined Snake on Natural Pearl Brooch-Pendant

$1,750

W 0.3 in L 1.3 in

Victorian Entwined Snake on Natural Pearl Brooch-Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Victorian Snake on naturally formed tooth pearl brooch. Highly unusual, lovely design and quality. Snakes represented the eternity of love...

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1870s French Victorian Antique Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Nolan Miller Bow Pin Brooch Pave Peridot Olivine Emerald Crystal, Gray Gunmetal

$250

H 2.41 in W 1.89 in

Nolan Miller Bow Pin Brooch Pave Peridot Olivine Emerald Crystal, Gray Gunmetal

By Nolan Miller

Located in Milford, DE

A sophisticated bow pin by Nolan Miller. Glittering green pave crystals are set on a dark gray gunmetal-tone setting. Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Nolan Miller

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2010s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Crystal

David-Anderson Enamel Fish Brooch

$575

David-Anderson Enamel Fish Brooch

Located in New York, NY

David-Anderson Fish pin is enamel over sterling silver. This whimsical fish has multi-colors finishing with a gilt layer. The pin measures 2" in height, 1 5/8" in width. This pin wil...

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1950s Norwegian Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Artisanal Gem Set Brooch

$895

W 1 in L 2 in

Artisanal Gem Set Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Attractive artisanal Gem Set Brooch from the 1950's set in sterling silver. An unusual combination of watermelon tourmaline, aquamarine, fluorite and ci...

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1950s American Artisan Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Moonstone Diamond Platinum Brooch, F.G. Hale

$6,950

Arts and Crafts Moonstone Diamond Platinum Brooch, F.G. Hale

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Arts and Crafts Platinum, Moonstone and Diamond Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century attributed to Frank Gardner Hale. Beautifully hand crafted...

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Early 20th Century American Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Platinum

Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch

$895

W 3 in L 2 in

Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Striking Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch set in pink gold plated sterling with enamel accents. A large faux oval aquamarine is clutched ...

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1940s American Retro Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Scandanavian Art Nouveau Moonstone Brooch

$875

Scandanavian Art Nouveau Moonstone Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Scandanavian Art Nouveau Moonstone Skonvirke Pendant Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century. Hand raised floriform patterning and set with 5...

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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pin & Necklace Set

$28,795

L 16.5 in

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pin & Necklace Set

Located in Narberth, PA

A truly exceptional French pin and necklace set from the Georgian (ca1780) era! Made of silver and old Rose Cut diamonds, this well-preserved piece is absolutely gorgeous. Much of Ge...

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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Golden Fish Brooch

$245

H 0.625 in W 3 in D 0.375 in

Vintage Golden Fish Brooch

By Monet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elegantly capture the essence of nature with this Vintage Golden Fish Brooch. This stunning accessory features a beautifully crafted fish design, with intricate detailing that brings...

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Late 20th Century Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Previously Available Items

Marilyn Cooperman Mother Neptune Earrings

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W 0.63 in L 1.63 in

Marilyn Cooperman Mother Neptune Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

The stylish jeweler Marilyn Cooperman always named her designs and these earrings are "Mother Neptune". The earrings are full of illusions to the sea, from the central ammonite foss...

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver

MARILYN COOPERMAN Yellow Gold, Silver, Emerald and Diamond Brooch

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MARILYN COOPERMAN Yellow Gold, Silver, Emerald and Diamond Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, silver, emerald and diamond brooch, Marilyn Cooperman. Designed as a crescent displaying five gold set pear shaped cabochon emeralds. The emeralds and the ...

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1990s North American Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Marilyn F. Cooperman 18k Gold and Gemset Clip-Brooch

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W 2.5 in L 2.75 in

Marilyn F. Cooperman 18k Gold and Gemset Clip-Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in San Antonio, TX

Floral design clip- brooch set with various blue, pink and violet sapphires and amethysts designed by Marilyn F. Cooperman.

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1990s American Marilyn Cooperman Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Marilyn Cooperman brooches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Marilyn Cooperman brooches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using silver. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Marilyn Cooperman jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Marilyn Cooperman brown diamond 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. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider brooches by Llyn strong, Asch Grossbardt, and Valentin Magro. Prices for Marilyn Cooperman brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15,000 and tops out at $29,500, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $22,250.