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Period: 1950s
Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained and carved glass leaves, with green enamel gilt metal leaves. 1950's France. Excell...
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French Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Oscar Heyman 3.75 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Scrolled Wreath Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wreath style brooch is comprised of ribbon-like scrolls - alternating sections of sapphires and diamonds Sapphires are a very well matched royal blue while weighing approximately 2....
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Retro Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Schreiner Rare Keystone Ruffle Maltese Cross Brooch, # 1
Located in New York, NY
Rarest Schreiner Ruffle series Maltese cross brooch. Of staggered rows of signature inverted and tapered emerald keystone rectangle ruffle stones. Cen...
Category

American Modernist Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Vintage 8.25 Carat Diamond and Platinum Spray Brooch, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 8.25 carat diamond and platinum 'spray' brooch; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond brooch has been crafted in platinum. This diamond spray brooch is composed of an interlacing ribbon, leaf and stem design, accented with bud motifs, each ornamented with stunning diamonds. The interlacing leaf design is ornamented with a further twenty-eight cut channel set baguette cut diamonds and the scrolling ribbon motif is embellished with seventeen impressive pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The curvilinear platinum stem is embellished with twenty-five channel set baguette cut diamonds. The elongated stem is further ornamented with bud designs represented by twenty-one stunning individually four claw set feature pear cut diamonds, completing the design. The vintage brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin fastening and benefits from the additional security of a safety chain. This 1950s multi diamond brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. This impressive brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Such combination brooches typically feature a multitude of smaller diamonds, this stunning example showcases an impressive array of larger pear cut diamonds, indicating the high quality of the piece. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive vintage floral brooch...
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Unknown Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gilt metal, fuschia and amethyst paste brooch/earrings, Christian Dior, c. 1954
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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...
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British Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1950s Diamond and Pearl Yellow and Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950s 0.90 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat yellow and rose gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive pearl and diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow and rose gold. The spray design has a tied ribbon to hold the two flowers stems and leaves together. The two-tone flower-heads are ornamented with a bezel set 0.47Ct and 0.43Ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The design is embellished with three cultured pearls, varied in size and shape. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and push fit clasp. This pearl and diamond spray brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold. The brooch is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates for the feature diamonds in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the pearls. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning vintage gemstone brooch...
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and highly collectible 1950s brooch by Pierre Sterlé designed as flower in full bloom and featuring round blue sapphires, cabochon turquoise and round brilliant-cut diamo...
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French Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Philip Hulitar Jeweled Crystal Brooch
By Philip Hulitar
Located in New York, NY
Large Philip Hulitar Jeweled Crystal Brooch from the 1950's. Pieces by this couturier are rare. Emerald and sapphire crystals are set in a large domed shape for maximum impact. Si...
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1950s Vintage 4.24ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.24 carat diamond and platinum brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning vintage diamond brooch has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated platinum frame has a curvilinear, interlacing form, embellished with skeleton leaf designs. The foliate spray arrangement is ornamented with nine individually claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, replicating stemmed floral buds. The side of each skeleton leaf and the multi-stranded interlacing ribbon design is embellished with eighty-nine pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The vintage 1950s diamond brooch...
Category

Unknown Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Miriam Haskell Milk Glass Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Miriam Haskell Milk Glass Flower brooch with hand sewn seed bead detailing. Milk glass petals form the flower clusters with centers ...
Category

American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Retro Emerald Diamond Ruby Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Brooch/Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold Set with 4 Emeralds weighing app. 125.00 ct (leaves 7 Burma Rubies weighing app. 1.10ct and 13 Diamonds weig...
Category

French Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage French 2.89 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 2.89 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set floral brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive French vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a stemmed flower. The centre of the flower is represented by a circular domed design, embellished with forty-seven stunning individually claw set Old European round cut diamonds, totalling 2.89Cts. The domed centre is encircled by interlacing yellow gold petals and strands; the petals have been crafted in a combination of bifurcating lobed motifs and rope twist decorated designs, creating a multi-layered arrangement. The hallmarked stem is plain and unembellished, terminating in a tapered point. The floral diamond brooch in gold secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and push fit clasp. The impressive vintage diamond brooch has been hallmarked to the reverse of the stem with the French 18k gold fineness guarantee mark (eagle's head), the French mark for platinum (dog's head) and the maker's mark (G B). This impressive vintage gold flower diamond brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature central stone, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive vintage floral brooch...
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French Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Layered Baroque Pearl Brooch With Gold Rope Detail, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.5" diameter - .75" height - Gold plated - Baroque glass pearl cabochon - Circa 1950s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
Category

Unknown Modern Vintage 1950s Brooches

Mid Century Modern Aksel Holmsen Floral Enamel Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Aksel Holmsen Floral Yellow and Green Guilloche Enamel Gilt Sterling Silver Brooch Pin; marked: NORWAY STERLING 925S with Aksel Holmsen trademark. C1950s. A perfect complem...
Category

Norwegian Modernist Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Retro 1950s Diamond Ruby Large Bouquet Brooch in 18K Gold & Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant retro brooch modelled in the form of an enchanting flower bouquet of shimmering gold leaves, glowing ruby flower buds, and glittering diamond accents. The central part of the brooch is rendered in 18 karat yellow gold which is also the setting for approximately 5 carats of oval and marquise shape rubies. An estimated 2 carats of sparkling round-brilliant cut diamonds are set in complimenting platinum. The gold and platinum leaves are crafted in eye-catching sculptural detail and there is a wonderful three-dimensional quality to the brooch. The vibrant color-contrast of sparkling white diamonds and fiery red rubies, as well as that of warm yellow gold and cool platinum, gives this brooch a special liveliness and charm. The brooch silhouette is stylishly elongated and it is lavishly sized at 2.8in (7cm) length and 1in (2.5cm) width. It is in very good condition and features a single-pin backing with the safety-catch. The brooch dates to the highly collectible retro 1950s era and is of French design. The brooch is dressy and elegant and radiates with easy-going vintage...
Category

French Retro Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gorgeous Multi-Gem Flower Spray Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
This gorgeous flower spray vintage brooch set throughout with graduated floral clusters of sapphires, garnets, peridots, etc. It has been crafted in 18ct ...
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British Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Roger Jean -Pierre Massive Depose Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Roger Jean -Pierre massive, dimensional clip brooch of trefoil design set with faceted jet rectangles, hot pink and opaque pink Swarovski stones.The body of the clip brooch is set in antique silver gilt. Marked Depose. Beautiful quality. Excellent condition. Roger Jean-Pierre began designing for Schiaparelli in 1934 – 1939. He then began working for Jean Clement designing fashion accessories. After the war, 1947 – 1958, he was director of Maison Francis Winter...
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French Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Silver Plate

Miriam Haskell Ruby Crystal Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell ruby faceted crystal and pate de verre brooch set on silver gilt with pegged rhinestones and signature rose montees stones. Excell...
Category

American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

23.00 Carat Round Marquise and Baguette Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with round, marquise, and baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 23.00 carats.
Category

Post-War Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sterling Crystal Pair of Crown Brooches c 1950
Located in University City, MO
Sterling crystal pair of crown brooches c 1950 The elegant mid century brooches are embellished with jewel tone crystals with diamante crystal accents The pair of sterling coronation crown...
Category

American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Gold Ribbon Brooch With Baguette Crystal Spray By Alfred Philippe For Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 1.5" - Gold plated - Baguette crystals - Designed by Alfred Philippe for Crown Trifari (signed on clasp) - Patent # 170,284 - Circa 1953 - Estate acquire...
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage 1.54 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Pendant, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.54 carat sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster pendant; an addition to our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive vintage pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated frame displays an impressive feature 1.54Ct oval faceted cut sapphire, eight claw set in relief to the center of the setting. The impressive sapphire is encircled with fourteen transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The sapphire cluster pendant...
Category

Unknown Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Baroque Pearl 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Fish Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin. The signature Russian gilt scallop shell trimmed with white pate de verre faux branch coral and small white bakelite she...
Category

American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Pave Wreath Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Miriam Haskell oval wreath form brooch of pastes and faux pearls in signature Russian gold settings. A pair of pearl pendants hang from gilt fox...
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American Vintage 1950s Brooches

1950's Large Carved Cameo Brooch in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This brooch holds a large Cameo that has been carved to depict two people in an outdoor scene with sheep. It has been mounted in 9ct Yellow Gold with a decretive setting and border. ...
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British Victorian Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

A Diamond And Platinum Double-Clip Circa 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
Dimensions: A diamond and platinum double-clip, circa 1950. Gross weight : 27,26 gr. Dimensions : 6 x 3,5 cm. Approximately diamond 6ct Name of the artist: TRAVAIL FRANCAIS - Period:...
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French Retro Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Trifari Art Deco Safety Pin Brooch c 1950
Located in University City, MO
TRIFARI Art Deco unique safety pin brooch c 1950 The avant-garde brooch is designed with an citrine square cut dangling crystal The large scale b...
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American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Banded Agate Brooch Mounted in 9 Ct Gold, Dated Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Banded Agate Brooch Mounted in 9 Ct Gold,Dated Circa 1950 Heavy gauge brooch with sturdy mount.
Category

British Modern Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

Rare Sammy P. Gee 14k Yellow Gold Opal American Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Important one of a kind 14k gold and opal brooch created by San Francisco jeweler Sammy Gee, circa 1950. Brooch measures 1.5" by 2.5" and is signed SP-GEE, ...
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American Modernist Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Schreiner Rare Keystone Ruffle Maltese Cross Brooch. # 2
Located in New York, NY
Rarest Schreiner Ruffle series Maltese cross brooch #2. Of staggered rows of signature inverted and tapered keystone emerald rectangle ruffle stones ....
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American Modernist Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fern Leaves Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Characteristic of its period, this retro brooch represents 2 fern leaves held by a link set with 3 dia...
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French Retro Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Marcel Boucher Knot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Boucher Knot Brooch representing an eternity knot in 3D with graduated ruby and crystal baguettes. Super high quality as to be expected from Marcel...
Category

Art Deco Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

1950s Diamonds Emeralds Nuanced 18K Yellow Gold Stylized Ribbon Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
1950s Diamonds and Emeralds nuanced 18k yellow gold stylized ribbon brooch, Total approximate weight of the diamonds: 0.2 carat. Total approximate weight of the emeralds: 0.5 cara...
Category

Unknown Retro Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Austrian Aurora and Emerald Crystal Sunburst Set
Located in New York, NY
Lovely quality Austrian Aurora and Emerald Crystal Set from the 1950's. Large hand set sunburst brooch and matching clip earrings in aurora and ...
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Austrian Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

1950s Sterling Silver Black Onyx and Quartz Glass Sword Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This sterling silver brooch brings together an epic combination of carved rose quartz and onyx to create an incredible piece of wearable art unlike anything you have seen! The sterli...
Category

Modernist Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 3.00 Carat Diamond Heart Pin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with round-brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Dimensions: 1 ⅜  inch long x 1 ¼ inch wide
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Diamond Bow Brooch. A platinum bow, set with round and baguette diamonds weighing approx. 22-24 carats DEF color, VVS clarity. Gross weight...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 1950s Garnet Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch-pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Oval shapped, this brooch has in its center a flower pattern set in the center of a garnet and on both sides of half natu...
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French Retro Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charming Cis Cherry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cis Cherry Brooch from the 1950's. 2 tones of bakelite cherries are set into signature Cis gilt crown settings with enameled leaves. Franc...
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French Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Boucher Mechanical Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher mechanical flower brooch. Petal can be moved so flower is closed or open. Set with colored pastes and faux pearl. 1950's USA...
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American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Watermelon Rivoli Vitrail Crystal Golden Filigree Leaf Figural Brooch, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 2.75" wide - Gold tone - Watermelon Rivoli Vitrail special effect crystals with pink and red accent crystal rhinestones - Filigree detail - Circa 1950s...
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Unknown Modern Vintage 1950s Brooches

Handcraft Cameo 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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Italian Artisan Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1950s Matisse Renoir Copper & Enamel Butterfly Brooch, Signed
Located in McKinney, TX
- 2" x 2" - Copper base with enamel coating - By Matisse Renoir - Signed Matisse on verso - Circa 1950s - Handmade in Santa Monica, CA - Estate acquired...
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Spider Bug Sterling Silver Mid Century Modern Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical spider pin, crafted in sterling silver; featuring four arched silver wire legs, bulbous torso and head and protuberant eyes. Marked: MEXICO STERLING 925. Approx. size: 1.5...
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Mexican Modernist Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Matador Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.15 carat sapphire and 0.22 carat ruby, 0.51 carat diamond and 18k gold 'matador' brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impr...
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Lobel New York Modernist Studio Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale sterling silver organic modernist brooch created by Paul Lobel of New York City, New York. Brooch measures 3.5" by 2.75" and is signed Lobel, Sterling on reverse. In ve...
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American Modernist Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Signed Countess Cis Sunburst Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Huge, Rare signed Countess Cis fushia and emerald Swarovski crystal sunburst clip brooch mounted in gilt bronze. Countess Cis born in Vienna, she started her career in jewelry in 19...
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French Vintage 1950s Brooches

Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond color: F-G. Diamond clarity: VS2-SI2. Total Carat Weight: 4.25 ct. 7 Pearls of 10 mm each. Metal: 18-K White Gold.
Category

American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 0.32 carat ruby and 0.32 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold 'leaf' brooch; part of our diverse ruby jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive gold brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings. The brooch has been modelled in the form of stylised leaves. The midribs of the leaves are each set with 18k white gold four claw settings, the upper leaf displaying eight round cut rubies and the lower ornamented with seven eight-cut diamonds. The leaves have a textured, fluted design. The curvilinear design secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the maker's mark 'MG', the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k gold mark (18), the London Assay Office hallmark (leopard's head) and the date letter for 1958 (c). This gemstone brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning vintage leaf brooch...
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British Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joseff of Hollywood 1950s Gold Plated Clear Crystal Brooch and Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
Joseff of Hollywood large brooch and clip-on earrings set. Featuring leaves with the Joseff Russian gold plated antique finish, and brilliant clear crystals. The brooch measures 12cm...
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American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Ken Beldin Modern Primitive Antelope Cuff Bracelet and Brooch Pin Mexico
By Ken Beldin
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Museum Quality Artist Signed Cuff Bracelet and Brooch. Hand crafted in Copper and mixed metals featuring an Antelope. Bracelet measures approx. 2" wide in front. The Brooch is unsigned, however, the Bracelet is fully signed by the Artist in electric pen. Signed: ORIGINAL KEN and XOCHITL BELDIN MEXICO 1958. Xochitl may have been Beldin’s wife or mistress. Ken Beldin (1900-?) Was born in Mississippi and educated at U. of C. Berkeley. He retired as head of a successful ad agency in Los Angeles in 1931 to travel through the Southwest. He worked for a time with Mexico’s National Railways attracting tourists to travel to Mexico by rail and was drawn into the rugged beauty of Mexico and its people. He set up a studio in Tenencingo South of Mexico City near Taxco and began creating one-of-a-kind jewelry and sculpture. He was the custodian of a collection of archeological Pre-Columbian stones, and it was from these he derived his motifs. His "modern Primitive" jewelry was considered to have the most feeling and the most authentic look of the Period. He worked throughout the 1940s and 50s with copper, brass, steel, wood and leather. His work was admired and collected by some of the elite of Hollywood including Barbara Hutton, Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney and Sammy Davis, Jr. His friends in Mexico who also purchased his work were: Diego Riviera...
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Mexican Modernist Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Copper

Topaz Vine Pendant, 1 Carat Swiss Blue, 18k Yellow & Rose Gold circa 1950, Leaf
Located in Austin, TX
CIRCA 1950 1.00 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz Leaf Pendant in 18K Yellow and Rose Gold! How unique is this piece? This blue topaz Pendant has an ornate leaf design with two genuine Swiss blue topaz gemstones set in a balanced design. This is an estate, vintage piece with a one of a kin...
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American Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Felix Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare resin and gilt metal flower brooch by Felix. Composed of hand made resin petals stained and patinaed a greyish gold. Metal stem and ochre tint...
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French Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Parrot Brooch Pendant with Emerald Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With hope and promise and as the spiritual symbol of one's true self, the parrot is artistically depicted in eighteen karat 18K yellow gold filigree on this hand tooled round two inc...
Category

Unknown Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Black and White Pate de Verre Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Miriam Haskell black and white pate de verre Maltese cross style bead brooch. The unusually shaped bead work is hand sewn to a Japanned blackened cross shape signature fil...
Category

American Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

TIFFANY Ruby Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold flower brooch signed TIFFANY. Finely textured leaves, set in pinwheel pattern, centered with 20 faceted rubies.Cheerful and wearable!
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Italian Vintage 1950s Brooches

1950s Silver Horse Head Brooch With Marcasite Stones
Located in London, GB
A 1950s very fine modelled mid-century horse's head brooch. With graded marcasite stones and a green paste-set stone in the eye. Marcasite has been popular since Victorian times. In superb original condition with strong clasp. Unmarked silver...
Category

British Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Silver, Base Metal

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