1950s Brooches

14Karat Gold Brooch by Eero Rislakki Finland 1957 N. Westerback Oy A similar piece of jewelry is described in the Book "Independence-era Finnish Jewelr...

A rare vintage brooch by Cartier made of 18 karat yellow and white gold with gemstones and enamel. This dainty vintage Cartier brooch is artistic and dramatic. The stylized eye comprises a whole set of the essential elements. It has a hammered gold eyebrow and a line of the white gold eyelashes embellished with diamonds. The lower eyelid is underlined with black enamel. The eye accented with a cabochon emerald and orange quartz. This Cartier vintage pin...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French smoky quartz and 18 karat yellow gold turtle brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a turtle. The turtle's shell and body have been crafted from fine and impressive carved smoky quartz; the quartz shell has been carved to represent the pattern of a realistic turtle shell. The impressive smoky quartz is conjoined to the brooch mount via an 18k yellow gold rope twist design around the turtle's neck and a plain band encompassing the tail. The vintage brooch secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and clasp fastening. This impressive vintage brooch has been hallmarked to the pin and the underside of the setting with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head) and the maker's mark. This impressive vintage quartz brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. NOTE: * Smoky quartz is a brownish-gray crystal which can vary from transparent to almost-opaque. This crystal was known as the 'Stone of Power' with many cultures using the stone in rituals and tribal ceremonies to draws in the light, in addition to negative energy. These positive phenomenal powers made this stone an important defence against psychic attack, emotional and environmental stress, and it is to be considered as a vital part of healing and meditation. 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 quartz brooch is fine quality set, with fine and impressive carved smoky quartz. The brooch is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with very clear French hallmarks struck to the underside of the setting and the pin. Dimensions Length of setting 4.7cm/1.85" Width of setting 2.47cm/0.97" Across pin 2.2cm/0.87" Height of setting 1.71cm/0.67" Weight 22.67 grams Date: Circa 1950 Origin: France, Europe Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage smoky quartz...

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...