David Webb White Enamel Tiger Brooch

Created in the 1920s-1930s, this flower brooch is composed of amethyst, enamel and diamonds, all mounted in platinum. It is designed as a naturalistic pale violet bellflower of carve...

Created in the period between 1890-1900, this Tiffany & Co. 18K gold and enamel "cattleya ibaiata" orchid brooch is a design attributed to Paulding Farnham. The naturalistic, highly ...

This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-topped gold. Set with fine, well-cut diamonds in a minimum of platinum and gold, this heavenly crescent was divinely shaped and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans. Product Details: Item #: BO-21317 Artist: Tiffany & Co. Country: United States Circa: 1890-1900 Dimensions: 2.75" length, 1" width. Materials: 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.20 carats): Platinum-topped 18K gold mount Signed: Tiffany & Co. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Throughout the 19th century, British astronomers made many advances, building on the enormous base of precise observations provided to them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to determine the composition of heavenly bodies, while breakthroughs in understanding the geology of the earth -many made by passionate amateur scientists as diverse as surveyors and Anglican clergy - helped them discover the facts about the nature of the moon and newly discovered planets. It was in fact an Anglican priest who first advanced his well-supported theory that the earth was indeed more than a billion years old. Astonishing early imaging of the moon, as well as the appearance of the Great Comets of 1843 and 1882 that remained for months burning in the sky above England, helped stoke popular fascination with heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry...

This rare Cartier Paris aquamarine brooch with its bold diamond chevron patterning dates from the 1930s, when designers created a dynamic series of jewels that featured these limpid ...

David Webb tiger brooch in 18K yellow gold with black enamel stripes and cabochon emerald eyes. The emeralds total 0.40 carats. Measures 2 3/...

Stunning Tiger Head Brooch created by David Webb, featuring marquise green onyx, cabochon emeralds, approximately 0.99 carats of brilliant-cut diamon...

From David Webb's Kingdom Collection, his iconic Giraffe brooch. Fashioned in 18 karat gold and platinum the brooch is meticulously enameled in white with brown paillone enamel repre...

David Webb Diamond, Coral & White Enamel Frog Brooch. The brooch features coral carved into a frog, accented with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond eyes. The frog rests on 18k ye...