Modern Brooches
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
Oscar de la Renta Extra Large White Enamel Abstract Flower Statement Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
An oversized modern flower statement brooch by Oscar de la Renta. This brooch consists of two large pieces connected together with a link. Features painted white enamel on a rhodium-...
Category
1990s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Diamond Fancy Spinel White Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Brooch White Gold 14K
Diamond 26-RND-0,37-G/SI3A
Spinel 146-4,7ct
Weight 11.15 grams
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Bow Brooch with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Bow Brooch with Diamond Accents
0.04 total diamond weight.
4.89 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Diamonds and Garnet
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch with a removable garnet drop, encrusted with 3 round diamonds, is a contemporary jewellery piece that has been featured in Vogue UA reviews. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Clunn Carved Lapis Lazuli Flower Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Darnestown, MD
This lapis lazuli carved flower brooch by Andrew Clunn is as much a piece of sculpture as a piece of jewelry. It is beautifully carved with ruffle...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Brooch.
6.79 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Leaf Brooch or Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Leaf Brooch / Pin
3.60 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Whimsical Cat and Mouse Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Playful, Stylish and finely detailed Brooch of a Cat and dangling Mouse, the Pussy Cat is enhanced with tiny Diamonds and the perch is set at ends with a Diamond and Cabochon Sapphir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Center Sapphire and Surrounding Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Center Sapphire and Surrounding Diamonds
0.50 total diamond weight.
19.54 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Transformer Modern Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch has a modern style design with a removable amethyst and is encrusted with three round diamonds. It's part of a jewellery collection that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Cultured Pearl Circle / Eternity Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold And Cultured Pearl Circle / Eternity Brooch
50 piece pearl
5.5-6 mm pearl size
2.71 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Andrew Clunn White Agate Flower Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Darnestown, MD
This carved flower brooch of white agate by Andrew Clunn is as much a piece of sculpture as a piece of jewelry. It is beautifully carved with ruff...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Andrew Clunn Agate Flower Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully carved flower brooch of agate centered with citrine by the late American jewelry designer, Andrew Clunn.
This very three dimensional b...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Citrine and Chrysophrase Gold and Silver Pin
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish pin holds a large pear cut citrine measuring 24mmx12mm and bright little chrysophrase set in silver Apart from the setting the rest of the pin is modelled in yellow gold...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Chrysophrase, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Silver
Aurora Borealis Iridescent Blues, Greens Vintage Crystal Pin Brooch
Located in North Miami, FL
The luscious and stunning colors of this vintage pin are what makes the beautiful crystals of the Aurora Borealis. The brilliant iridescent turquoise to turquoise greens will add to ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Oscar de la Renta White Enamel Grapevine Leaf in Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A golden grape vine leaf painted with glossy white enamel.
Gold plated. Pin brooch by Oscar de la Renta.
Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1963 Georges Braque Gold "Alphée" Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping still available during Lockdown
Rare 18K gold Brooch called Alphée by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
It is Signed 'Bijoux de Braque' and numbered 2/75, from the first edition created by Heger de Loewenfeld...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Brooch Filigree Bow Design with Amethyst Center Stone Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Brooch Filigree Bow Design With Amethyst Center Stone Pin.
3.30 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Circle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold And Amethyst Circle Brooch
5.50 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Mid Century Gübelin Wind Wheel Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
Designed as a wind wheel, this Gübelin brooch in white gold 750 sparkles with 9 brilliant-cut and 56 single-cut diamonds. Center stone with a weight of ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Freeform Pin / Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Free Form Pin / Brooch
0.46 total diamond weight.
3.20 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Oscar de la Renta Lane Black Enamel Grapevine Leaf in Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A golden grape vine leaf painted with glossy black enamel.
Gold plated. Pin brooch by Oscar de la Renta
Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Emilio Jewelry Art Deco Style Diamond Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 1.32cts
Diamond Color: E-F
Diamond Clarity: Vs
Cut: Excellent
As noted we are vetted and rated a Top Seller on 1stdibs falling into the top 25% of dealers listed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Modern Transformer Brooch with Diamonds and Chalcedony
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch features an encrustation of five round diamonds and a green cabochon drop of green chalcedony. This contemporary jewellery collection has b...
Category
2010s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Midcentury Colored Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pansy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage three pansy flower brooch set with old cut diamonds on 14k gold, circa 1950. A yellow and two purple pansies are set with old cut round diamonds weighing about 0.12 ct each...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Bird Brooch, 18 Karat Rose Gold with White Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious bird brooch, 18 Karat gold with 10 white diamonds and big ruby.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Coral Lapis and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
An original 1970s piece, this moon crescent designer brooch is a quintessential representation of the era's exuberant approach to jewelry design. Crafted from textured 18 karat gold,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
Six Amber Brooches in Different Sizes, Milk Amber and Darker Amber
Located in bronshoj, DK
6 amber brooches in different sizes, milk amber and darker amber.
Largest measures: 5 x 3 cm.
A total of 26 grams.
In good condition.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Brooch with Twenty Cultured Pearls
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Brooch With Twenty Cultured Pearls
6.28 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow gold Bow Brooch with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents
0.12 total diamond weight
8.40 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Design Brooch with Seven Round Coral
Located in Stamford, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch with Seven Round Coral
5.50 grams total weight.
58mm long by 13mm at the widest part.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Modern Style Eighteen Karat White Gold Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and rose quartz. This jewellery collection was featured in Vogue UA and Harper's Bazaar reviews. We use top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 4.70 Carat Handmade Brooch or Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 4.70cts
Diamond Color: E-F
Diamond Clarity: Vs
Cut: Excellent
As noted we are vetted and rated a Top Seller on 1stdibs falling into the top 25% of dealers listed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Valentino Black Resin and Rhinestone Flower Brooch Pin
By Valentino Night
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and dramatic Italian Valentino hard black resin rhinestone flower pin or brooch makes a beautiful addition to any ensemble given day or evening. It is from 2000. Very well made as any authentic Valentino piece is. It has its original Valentino red box. it is 4" round. This will be stunning on any jacket, blouse or dress as it will make a statement. Can go for all seasons and even resort wear...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Convertible Pin and Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent antique Victorian brooch can be converted to a pendant as well!
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Top
Weight: 11.3 Grams
Diamond Weight: Approximately 3 cts
Diamon...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Arthur King Brooch Coral Jade 18 Karat Gold Freeform, circa 1960
By Arthur King
Located in Austin, TX
A large brooch by a famous jewelry designer Arthur King. The body of this unique freeform brooch is crafted out of 18K gold. Two centerpieces are clutched firmly in the base, one a whimsically shaped piece of coral, the other a pale jade piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Florenza Boris Aurealis Crystal Circular Pin & Clip On Earrings Vintage
By Florenza
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage signed Florenza mid century pin and earrings set are the most spectacular boris aurealis crystals set in pin and earrings form. The colors...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Rose Gold Modern Style Plum Blossom Drop Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat rose gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and amethyst. This jewellery collection was featured in Vogue UA and Harper's ...
Category
2010s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Spider Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Spider Brooch securely set with a 15mm Black Tahitian Pearl body, enhanced a band of diamonds; each of the 8 legs pave set Diamonds....
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Modern Style Eighteen Karat White Gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat white gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with five round diamonds and a cabochon rose quartz drop, and has been featured in a review by Vogue UA. We use only top-qual...
Category
2010s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Enamel Emerald Gold Turtle Lapel Pin
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage turtle pin is compromised of 18k yellow gold and green enamel with an emerald eye. Weighs 5.4 grams.
Category
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18 Karat Enamel Pearl Monkey Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful and very rare Cartier Monkey brooch is designed by Aldo Cipullo and is signed by both Cartier and Aldo Cipullo. Not only is it signed, bu...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold Modern Style Transformer Brooch with Diamonds and Amethyst
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat white gold Plum Blossom modern style brooch is encrusted with five round diamonds and a cabochon amethyst drop, and has been featured in a review by Vogue UA. We use onl...
Category
2010s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Crescent Brooch 14K 7.52 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This crescent brooch is made up of 7.52 Carats of Emeralds and 3.34 Carats of Diamonds in a large C shape brooch.
There are 4.95 carats of emerald cut Emeralds, 1.95 carats of oval E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Blossom Transformer Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary brooch is encrusted with five round diamonds and a cabochon blue quartz drop, and has been featured in a review by Vogue UA. We use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Swan Brooch with a South Sea Pearl Belly
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Unique one of a kind brooch! A gorgeous enormous south sea pearl sits as the belly of this lovely Swan. Diamonds rubies emeralds and sapphires complete the design.
Diamond Color: E-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Flower Brooch 'Chain Not Included'
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 ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1963 Georges Braque Cut Diamond Gold 'Scamander' Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown
Beautifull 18K Gold Brooch by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
Signed "Bijoux de Braque" and numbered EA ( for artist pr...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Family of Birds on a Branch Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully designed as a family of four Chickadees, mother, father and two babies featuring White, Gold and Tahitian South Sea Pearls; Diamond set wings and tails, further accented ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold Modern Style Brooch with Diamonds and Removable Topaz
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds. This jewelry collection has been featured in Vogue UA and Harper's Bazaar reviews. We use top natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Designer Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, Hammered with Mother of Pearl Moon
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality designer gold brooch. 18 Karat gold, hammered. Laughing moon face of mother of pearl.
Hallmarked: 750, designer logo "S" and 1991.
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Style White Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Removable Topaz
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and topaz. This jewellery collection was featured in Vogue UA and Harper's Bazaar reviews. We use top natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
Cat with Geode Amethyst, Sapphire and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Features a gold cat leaning on geode amethyst
Cat's collar consists of 9 round sapphires
Cat's eyes consist of 2 oval emeralds
Size: approx. 6mm wide x 4.5mm t...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamonds and Precious Stones Peacock Brooch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Palermo, IT
Diamonds and Precious Stones Peacock Brooch in yellow and withe gold 18kt
diamonds ct 2,20,Italian handcrafted.1990
misurement:2cm x 8 cm
Australian pea...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Four Enamel Flamingo Faux Pearl Statement Brooch Pins
Located in Montreal, QC
A set of four Vibrant Enamel flamingo pins in beautiful Coral, Sapphire Blue, Emerald Green and Amethyst colors; each standing on a Faux Pearl; approx. 2"...
Category
1990s Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Bumble Bee pin, set with approximately 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 15mm White South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18k white gold; pin measures ...
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Gold Crisscross Pendant/ Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
This ribbed, crisscross is both a pendant and a brooch. The ribbed bands of gold give it a nice reflectivity. The interior placement of the smaller bars creates an effective woven ef...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch
Looking for a statement piece of jewelry that will turn heads and set you apart from the rest? Look no further than this 1950's Ruby and Dia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Platinum
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