Sphinx Brooches

From the collection of Phyllis M. Goddard, widely respected collector, researcher and author of books on William Spratling's works. She featured the pin in her book "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide", 2003, pg. 40, figure 2-56. A beautiful set of matching earrings and brooch. Crafted of 980 silver using the repousse method into the design of stylized conch shell cross...

An unusual brooch and earrings from Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, made of articulated twisted gilt rings of various sizes, highlighted with amethyst, light amethyst and fuschia pas...

This vintage set of signed Hattie Carnegie enamel clip on earrings and small pin and or pendant is reminiscent of a bygone era of Elizabethan meets byzantine influence. The colors ar...

This Talousel and mirrored glass brooch and earrings is a fine example of the later work of Line Vautrin from the 1960s. A most beautiful and unusual colour, each piece is truly artisan, made and assembled by hand. The delicate mirrored and resin elements are stacked or jumbled, on top of each other, to create an utterly delightful and original design, highly typical of this magical designer. An astounding artist, the truly individual Line Vautrin was named a ‘poetess in metal’ by Vogue magazine in 1948, starting her career in such prestigious surroundings, making buttons for Schiaparelli. She went on create some of the most extraordinary and individual jewellery, artists’ jewellery in very poetic and clever designs. These included necklace, brooches, bracelets and earrings, as well as boxes and other objets de vertu...

Unusual hand beaded "Apple" suite by Vendome. High domed gilt findings are wired with rows of ruby glass seed beads and accented with enamel leaves. Clip back fittings on e...

Reja retro brooch clip and earclips circa 1940s of rose gold washed sterling silver and colored glass and clear stones accents.

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This vintage signed Florenza mid century pin and earrings set are the most spectacular boris aurealis crystals set in pin and earrings form. The colors...

Mazer Retro massively scaled bow Retro knot brooch and matching ear clips. The multi loop bow and ear clips of 14 KT yellow gold plate with crystal rhinestone pave and faux round fac...

Charming and super unusual hand carved dog, shell cameo suite from the 1930's. Wonderful subject matter shows a pair of hounds carved into the shell brooch...

A glorious deep ruby red gives this eye catching brooch and earrings its charm and allure. Set in black lacquered metal with teardop and round pastes, in a very three dimensional design, this is a very wearable set, either together or individually. Only the brooch is signed. Founded by Joseph Warner...

Trifari L'Orient Series Brooch and earring set from the 1960's. Done in a David Webb style with faux cab coral and emeralds with enamel. Crest bro...

Danish Modernist suite in 14K gold with cultured pearls by Ole Lynggaard Denmark. The pearls are surrounded by little abstract buds on a base which is somewhat tribal in inspiration....