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Contemporary Brooches

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Recognized Seller Listings
Platinum, Gold and Diamond "Flamme" Vintage Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1960's
Located in Aspen, CO
Made popular by the world famous House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this Flame motif diamond set platinum piece backed with 18K yellow gold can be worn as either a brooch or hair barrette....
Category

1960s Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large & Important Platinum and Diamond Exotic Flower Vintage Brooches, c 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
Large platinum and fine diamond flower matching brooches of slightly different in size - they are more credible as natural objects as oppose to perfectly identical objects. Things...
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pair of René Boivin “Etoile de Mer” Sapphire and Tourmaline Brooches
Located in Weston, MA
One of the most well-known jewels in the world, René Boivin’s original 1937 starfish brooch was purchased by legendary actress Claudette Colbert and now resides in the collection of ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Dragonfly Diamond Sapphire Brooch Pendant 1990's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch made around the 1990's finely crafted in platinum featuring prong set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of .59 carats total weight approximat...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Malachite Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite brooch, crafted from 18-karat white gold and set with the striking beauty of malachite, offers a vivid portrayal of nature's artistry combined with luxurious elements....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Leaf Sapphire Brooch, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Leaf Motif Vintage Brooch finely crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a Florentine Satin Finish on top of high-polished gold with 4 prong set faceted deep blue color sa...
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1960s American Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Rhodium Brooch Pendant Necklace Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Spinel, Rhodium, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow ...

Fly Diamonds Emerald Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This fly-shaped brooch is a true masterpiece of jewelry, merging the charm of antiquity with a touch of modern flair. Exquisitely crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this creation combi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Jade Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This brooch, depicting two leaves held by a branch, entirely crafted in 18-karat white gold, is a work of exquisite beauty and sophistication. Inspired by nature, the design captures...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini 18KT Yellow & White Gold Dalmatian Brooch with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian. The white gold body is set with pave diamonds and scattered cabochon blue sapphires. The head and paws are shiny yellow gold and the eye...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin GRS Certified Burma Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond Ruby Flower Brooch, signed by Mauboussin, is an exquisite piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's craftsmanship and attention to detail. This brooch is a true masterp...
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Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps' Famous Frog Brooch in 8K Carved Carnelian and Sapphires
Located in Aspen, CO
This is the largest size they made, 63.5 mm (2.5 inches), the width of .75 inches, and .75 inches deep. Well carved in the shape of a frog, (in Asia the frog symbolises good luck and...
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1990s North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique / modern Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamond & MOP Brooch/Pendant. Old Meets New
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Our design team hit this one out of the park once again! We started this project with an antique brooch (please refer to last photo). Client only wante...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamonds Sapphires Rubies Platinum Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This platinum brooch, the ultimate in precious materials, is a true masterpiece of jewelry design. Featuring an elegant trio of flowers, each with finely crafted petals, this brooch ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Alfieri & St. John 1980 Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Lady Vintage Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold brooch depicting a stylish woman with pencil skirt, plaid blazer, wide hat, and earrings Decorated with graphic enamel - opaque glossy white, red, and black Exhi...
Category

1980s Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by Americas most renown jeweler, Tiffany & Co. Centrally set with an oval vibrant green Tourmaline weighing approximately 8.5 carats....
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cellini 18KT YG Pineapple Brooch with 21.75 Carat Orange Garnets and Tsavorites
Located in New York, NY
Created exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC , this pineapple brooch is a true work of art. The brooch is set with vibrant round Spessartite stones ( Orange Garnets) along with round...
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini NYC 18KT YG/WG Gold Dalmatian Brooch with .98Ct. Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian. dog running. The white gold body is set with pave diamonds and scattered cabochon blue sapphires. The head and paws are shiny yellow gol...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Brooch Pendant Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Spinel, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum...

Alex Soldier Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Brooch Pendant Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Citrine, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum...

Gold Kittens Brooch with Cat's Eye
Located in Darnestown, MD
Two adorable kitties can be worn as either a brooch or a pendant. In addition to the pin stem, the back has a small loop from which one can attach a chain. The larger cat measures 1 ...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold

Diamond 18KT Rose Gold Purple Garnet Happy Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Valenza , IT
The Happy Flower brooch is a versatile jewel that had been handcrafted in Margherita Burgener family workshop, Italy. Beautifully engraved by burin, each petal looks like real flower...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Austrian Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Lily of the Valley Clip Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A lovely vintage brooch realistically modeled as a stalk of lily of the valley, set with frosted carved rock crystal flowerheads, each suspending a sparkling full cut diamond, to a carved serpentine leaf. Austrian hallmarks. C 1950 Measurements: 3 3/16" x 1 1/4" Diamonds: estimated 1 carat Markings: 750, domestic gold hallmark left facing elephant head, J H maker's mark in double heart indicating this piece was made by Johann Hoburka...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch One round-cut bezel-set diamond of approximately 0.08 carat, two leaves made of 18 karat yellow gold; mark...
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Abstract Form Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Cartier abstract form brooch with striated lobes going in different directions. It is nicely three dimensional. The brooch can be worn either vertically or horizontally. It measures ...
Category

1980s French Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Alex Soldier Topaz Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Textured Brooch Pendant Headpiece
Located in New York, NY
Luxuriant and festive attire of Anemone Coronaria is a fine decoration of any garden with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm. And each grac...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Topaz, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum, ...

Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Rose Brooch One small round-cut diamond of approximately 0.10 carat, beautiful rose motif, made of 18 karat yellow gold; marked Cartier, 750, Swiss m...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Papillon 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch An openwork butterfly design with round brilliant-cut diamonds of ...
Category

1980s Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful Brooch umbrella of 18 Karat white gold and studded with natural white brilliants with one piece of coral. The artist who created this brooch indulged himself in reproducing the umbrella using...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Madeira Citrine Pendant Necklace Brooch Cabochon 24.14 Carat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Highly prized 24.14 carat Madeira Citrine Cabochon, set in a one-of-a-kind, state of the art, convertible pendant necklace and brooch, adorned by a total of 0.86 carats of diamonds. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

Van Cleef & Arpels Bird Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bird Lapel Pin, Italian 18 karat yellow gold, with a textured small bird motif and a spiral back; marked VCA, 18k, Made in Italy, 750 Size: width 1.5 cm, length ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Voirin Sonrel for René Boivin Heliodor Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Voirin Sonrel for René Boivin Heliodor Yellow Gold Brooch A beautiful flower made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring pavé-set circular-cut heliodors and a beaded gold center; signed...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Giraffe Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co diamond and sapphire giraffe yellow gold brooch circa 1990. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ131D. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Tiffany & Co uses a large-scale de...
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch, French Two birds on a branch, round-cut emerald and round-cut ruby, set on 18 karat yellow gold; marked Paris Size: width 3.5 cm; length...
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leopard Diamond Emerald White & Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Leopard Diamond Emerald White & Yellow Gold Brooch Two hundred twenty-six round brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately 15.82 carats total, with SI1 c...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Platinum Texas Flag Pin with Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum Texas "Lone Star" Flag lapel pin contains rubies, sapphires and diamonds. It is stamped with the OHB makers mark, IRID PLAT, and a unique serial number. Flag ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Hammerman Brothers Gold and Emerald Turtle Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Charming turtle brooch with fine detail by Hammerman Brothers. The shell of the turtle is covered with emeralds. The head; legs and tail are covered with diamonds. The outer rim of t...
Category

1960s American Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Red Enamel Lion Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Red enamel lion brooch, Italian Cabochon emeralds, round-cut diamonds, red and black enamel, 18 karat yellow gold; marked Italy, 18k Size: width 1...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier France 1960s Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fisherman Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized fisherman wearing a flared texturous coat and boots. With cropped hair and smiling face - shown holding an articulated platinum fish. Accented by round brillia...
Category

1960s French Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Pink Stone with Diamante in Gold Tone Lapel Pin Brooch, circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pink Stone with Diamante in Gold Tone Lapel Pin Brooch Circa 1990s. A fun and chic stick pin for the lapel or anywhere you choose to use it. The colors and the gold with the...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Mother of Pearl Garnet Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Mother of pearl garnet flower brooch Center stone cabochon garnet (12 mm) of approximately 10-12 carats, mother of pearl petals, 18 karat yellow...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Flag Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
American flag pin brooch Round-cut diamonds, sapphires, and rubies set on 18 karat white gold; marked Carelle, 750 Size: width 3 cm, length ...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond & Enamel Panther Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18k white gold black enamel panther brooch wears a diamond collar and has diamond eyes, weighing a total of 0.12tcw. It is stamped with the...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Diamond and Ruby "Flower" Brooch Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior One-off "Flower" Brooch set in Yellow Gold with: - 26 Diamonds with 0,31 ct (G-VVS); - 43 Rubies with 0,72 ct. Unique piece. Stamped by the portuguese assay office as 19.2K go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ballerina Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage ballerina gold brooch Round-cut diamonds, dancing ballerina motif, 18 karat yellow gold; marked 18k Size: width 1.25 inches, length 1.75 inche...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. demantoid garnet and diamond fish brooch Round-cut demantoid garnets of approximately 1.60 carats, one round brilliant-cut diamond, 18 kar...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Brooch with Diamonds and a Large Pearl
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold brooch possessing a 9 mm fine white/ivory pearl and accent small diamonds weighing .06 cts. This long vintage piece is 3 3/8 inches long and made in Europe circa 195...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Sparrow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier sparrow brooch A pair of perching birds formed from carved blue and green chalcedony (13 x 10.5 mm and 14 x 11 mm) with two brilliant-cut diam...
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cheetah Black Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cheetah black enamel gold brooch Cheetah motif with black enamel spots, eyes are made out of small round-cut diamonds, 18 karat yellow gold; ma...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Twisted Gold Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Twisted gold diamond ribbon brooch Round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.30 carat, 18 karat yellow gold, ribbon motif Size: width 2.25 inc...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamonds Turquoise White Gold 18 Karat Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Splendid brooch designed first and then handcrafted by expert artisans in the sector, made of 18 karat white gold and set with natural diamonds and turquoise pieces. For lovers of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Valentino Couture Brooche Pin
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful huge Valentino Couture brooche/pin. In very good condition : no strass missing, micro-scratches on the metal (barely visible). Material : metal, strass Color : gold and si...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Diamond Aquamarine Pink Green Bluish Tourmalines 18kt White Brooch and Pendant
Located in Valenza , IT
Brooch/ pendant necklace handmade in 18 carat white. The pendant with rolo’ chain can be used as a brooch. Necklace length can be adapted. The motif of colored stones is centeri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Frascarolo Gold and Enamel Dog Brooch
By PIERINO FRASCAROLO
Located in Darnestown, MD
Could this pooch be any cuter? The poodle (?) has hair of red enamel; emerald eyes; a black onyx nose and a diamond collar. Long, waving ears are indicative of his (or her) playful c...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby with Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch with Diamonds in 18k White Gold is an exquisite piece of jewelry that features beautifully carved leaf designs in emerald, sapphire, and ruby gem...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby White Gold Handcrafted in Italy Papillon Bow Chocker Brooch
Located in Valenza , IT
Stunning piece of high jewelry handcrafted and designed in Italy in Margherita Burgener family workshop. The beautiful Bow Papillon brooch can be worn also as a choker with the prov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Pair of Diamond Platinum Fern Brooches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Tiffany diamond platinum brooches, from 1996. A matching pair of fern diamond and platinum brooches, very intricate and very wearable. SPECIFICATION: DIAMONDS: Two ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Collectible Jacques Fath Large Crystal Brooch Circa 2007
Located in New York, NY
Collectible Jacques Fath Large Crystal Brooch Circa 2007. A large japanned brooch with square and oval and rectangle cut crystals form this gorgeous s...
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

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