Elizabeth Locke 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Brooch
View Similar Items
Elizabeth Locke 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Brooch
About the Item
- Creator:
- Stone:Cultured Pearl,Blue Sapphire
- Place of Origin:United States
- Period:21st Century
- Date of Manufacture:Unkown
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: J10261stDibs: LU1975230171
Elizabeth Locke
Venetian-glass intaglios, ancient Greek and Roman coins, antique porcelain buttons and other treasures that Elizabeth Locke collects from around the world all inspire and are incorporated into her earrings, necklaces and other handmade designs.
The Virginia-based jeweler began her journey as a collector after she’d already launched her namesake jewelry line, and her assemblage of micromosaics, which are essentially miniature plaques composed of enameled-glass tesserae, were the subject of the 2020–21 exhibition “A Return to the Grand Tour: Micromosaic Jewels from the Collection of Elizabeth Locke” at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
“They’re very hard to find, and you never know where you’ll see them,” Locke explains of micromosaics, the magnificent, miniature works for which she’s had to navigate lesser-known antique shops and auctions and build relationships with private dealers in Europe.
All of Locke’s imaginative jewelry pieces see an integration of rare and eclectic materials, the kind that might’ve been amassed during a 19th-century Grand Tour of Europe, when these coming-of-age journeys had long been popular (mostly for wealthy European men). Working in a neoclassical style, Locke references history with a modern approach for her moonstone earrings, gold-link bracelets, Venetian-glass pendants and other distinctive accessories. As she told W magazine, “Jewelry is designed for the era in which it is worn.”
In 1988, as an editor for Town & Country, Locke traveled to Bangkok to write about making jewelry. Unexpectedly, she found her niche. Upon her return home, Locke enrolled in the Gemological Institute of America and began sketching ideas. By 1990, her tourmaline ring — crafted with the goldsmiths she had met in Bangkok and who she would continue to collaborate with over the following decades — landed the cover of W.
Locke’s handmade, 19-karat-gold designs give one-of-a-kind antiquities new meaning in the 21st century. Not one to follow trends, Locke prefers designs that express a unique vision. “I know what I can do and I know what I feel comfortable doing, and I stick to it,” she has said.
Find a collection of Elizabeth Locke’s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Lapel PinLocated in Dallas, TX18K Yellow Gold Knot Lapel Pin - Pre-owned five knot lapel pin. Total length 3.5 inches. Total weight 13.2 grams. .Category
20th Century Brooches
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pink Sapphire Briolette EarringsLocated in Dallas, TX18K Yellow Gold and Pink Sapphire Briolette Earrings - Four pink Sapphire briolettes weighing 6.25 cts hanging on 18K Yellow gold oval hoops.Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
- Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bow Pin BroochBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Dallas, TXTiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bow Pin Brooch - A sweet vintage bow pin brooch by Tiffany & Co. made of 18k yellow gold and green ename...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
- Tanzanite, Diamond and Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold BraceletLocated in Dallas, TXTanzanite, Diamond and Sapphire 18K White Gold Bracelet - . Rare 18K White Gold buckle bracelet with diamonds on the buckle, weighing 2.55 cts and with Sapphires. Bracelet made out o...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Bracelets
MaterialsTanzanite, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
- Ara 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Diamond StudsLocated in Dallas, TXAra 14K Yellow Gold and Sapphire Diamond Studs - Round stud earring with white sapphire center stone and pave diamond halo in luxurious 24...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
- 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl CufflinksLocated in Dallas, TX18K Yellow gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks - Geometric design with Mother of Pearl set in 18K Yellow gold. Diameter 1/2 inch.Category
20th Century Cufflinks
- Elizabeth Locke Mabe Pearl Sapphire Gold BroochBy Elizabeth LockeLocated in New York, NYA finely crafted design paired with exceptional materials is the hallmark of this brooch from Elizabeth Locke. The brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and Large Blue Mabe Pearl...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
MaterialsPearl, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
- Elizabeth Locke Labradorite Pearl Sapphire BroochBy Elizabeth LockeLocated in Cincinnati, OHElizabeth Locke 19 karat yellow gold Oval labradorite approximately 18mm x 10mm Two south sea black pearls, approximately 9.5-10.0mm Six round blue sapphires, approximately 2.5mm each Double pin hinged clasp with safety Can be worn horizontal or vertical Stamped with Elizabeth Locke jewelers mark...Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
MaterialsLabradorite, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire
- Elizabeth Locke Mother of Pearl & Cultured Pearl Hammered Yellow Gold Brooch PinBy Elizabeth LockeLocated in Holland, PAHammered 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl And Cultured Pearl Brooch Pin by Elizabeth Locke. With One Large oval shaped mother of pearl & 3 cultured pearls 8mm, 6.5mm, 6.5mm Details: ...Category
20th Century American Brooches
MaterialsCultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
- 18k Yellow Gold Elizabeth Locke Turquoise Diamond Pearl Fur Brooch 33g i14888By Elizabeth LockeLocated in Toledo, OHStunning collectible fur clip and pin brooch combo from Elizabeth Locke. High end 25mm by 18mm natural turquoise bezel set in the middle. 7-9mm lustrous pearls around it with approxi...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Estate Elizabeth Locke Three Coins Brooch in 18K Yellow GoldBy Elizabeth LockeLocated in Los Angeles, CABeautiful 18k yellow gold three coin brooch by Elizabeth Locke. Carefully handcrafted.Category
20th Century Brooches
MaterialsYellow Gold
- Vintage Elizabeth Locke Brooch Pin 18k Gold CitrineBy Elizabeth LockeLocated in Beverly Hills, CAA beautiful Elizabeth Locke 18 karat gold Venetian glass brooch with citrine. The vintage brooch is a cameo etched in Venetian glass. To...Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
MaterialsCitrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold