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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
Designer Esti Frederica Silver and 18 Karat Gold Mod Goth Pin Tourmaline
Located in New York, NY
Esti Frederica Mod Goth Brooch Pin 3 Inch Long & .37 inch wide 3D intricate detail on petals. 17 grams.
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver

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

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

1963 Georges Braque Gold and Jasper Deiphobe Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Beautifull 18K Gold and Jasper Brooch with emerald cut for the eye by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor ...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Arthur King Brooch Coral Jade 18 Karat Gold Freeform, circa 1960
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

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

Bicolor Brooch with Two Grandeln and Leaf Decoration, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- Description of the - 14 carat yellow and red gold - Germany, 20th century - hallmarked with fineness - Brooch with two grandeln of a ruminant - dimensions: 4,5 x 5 x 1,1 cm - Total weight: c. 9,9 g - Very good condition - Beautifully worked out hunting brooch...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Large 1960s Louis Feraud Vintage Moderninst Abstract Brooch
Located in Sparks, NV
Large gold tone Louis Feraud modernist brooch from the 1960s. Signed on the back. The piece measures approximately 2" in diameter.
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches

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

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

Mixed Metal Celestial Woman Figural Brooch By Ultra Craft, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.75" x 1.5" - Gunmetal and gold tone - Crinkle textured gilt moon, stars and heart - By Ultra Craft (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches

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

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

Florenza Boris Aurealis Crystal Circular Pin & Clip On Earrings Vintage
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

Valentino Faux Pearl and Glass Rhinestone Starfish Runway Pin / Brooch Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage runway Valentino marked starfish pin is adorned with 5 faux pearls and multitudes of rhinestones and a crystal center. This is very well made and stellar on. It...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Base Metal

Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Topaz 18 kt. White Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. white gold brooch with 5.57 carat of round-cut diamonds ( H-I color - VVS1-VVs2 ), 23.00 carat of multicolored round-cut sapphires and oval-cut topaz. This brooch is a unique ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Iberian ‘Toro Bravo' Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This eye-catching, elaborately detailed estate pendant necklace of substantial weight and artistic craftsmanship is rendered in 18-kKarat matted and finely textured yellow gold, weighing 46.8 grams. The colorful pendant necklace depicts the sculptured full body of a Spanish fighting bull...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage pin is made in 14k yellow gold. It has an oval cameo dangling from the end of it. The cameo is in color, and it is protected by a piece of glass. The pin measures 67x14m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Tiger Pin/Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This one of a kind piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold. It resembles a tiger and is designed with black and gold enamel. Two marquise cut rubies are set as the tiger’s eyes. In addit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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

Platinum Flower Brooch, 2.10 Carat Emerald, 1.75 Carat Diamond
Located in Honolulu, HI
This stunning single flower double function, brooch and Pearl strand enhancer, is artfully crafted in platinum and encrusted with a beautiful 2.1...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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

Classic Circle Round 18 Karat Gold Pin
Located in Berkeley, CA
Classical brooch light and elegant, modern with a twist of vintage. You can accessorize any jacket or hat for a personal touch.... ( Stamped 750, and there is another stamp 110AV ).
Category

1990s German Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond and Iolite Gold Bowtie Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Classy square Iolite and diamond bowtie brooch. Diamond: ± 2 carat G VS or better 18kt Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Elephant Brooch Pin 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Eye
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980s Elephant Brooch Pin - 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold. Features a Diamond Eye, 14K White Gold Ear, 14K Yellow Gold Body. The trunk is uplifted, a position considered to herald ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant brooch made and signed by David Webb features white diamonds and rubies in the center. Followed by beautifully crafted 18K Yellow Gold weighting approximately 35.1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Very Playful 14kt Yellow Gold striding Goose in Rose and Yellow Gold with a white Gold & Sapphire hat and sporting a ruby collar. Such fun! Had to have been custom made with a spec...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

33.93 Carat Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald and 15 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This stunning platinum brooch features a natural cabochon cut emerald weighing 33.93 carats set in a flower motif brooch which has 340 bead set r...
Category

1950s Greek Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1980s Ruby, Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Bee Stick Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage 1980s Ruby and Sapphire Bee Stick Pin is crafted from 18 karat Yellow Gold. It features 2 Blue Sapphire Eyes and a Ruby abdomen. The gold is...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Mandarine Garnet and Emerald Brooch/Pendant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Stunning Colleen B. Rosenblat Brooch with one large 26.89 Carat Amethyst and 4 Mandarine Garnets 16.25 Carat and 4 Emeralds 0.66 Carat each. This Brooch is made of 18 Carat blackened...
Category

2010s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

7 Carat Diamond Convertible Brooch Paisley Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1980s Paisley shaped Diamond Brooch can also be worn as a Pendant. This gorgeous brooch has 7 Carats of diamonds set in platinum and 18 karat white gold. The round and marquise ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1950's Line Vautrin Gilded Bronze Wearable Art Flower Pin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's Line Vautrin gilded bronze and enamel pin. An every day lapel sized pin designed by the renowned metal worker known for her wearable art. Fashioned in a floral shape, it featu...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Design Blue and Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Mid Century Design Blue and Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch featuring 17 cushion and oval cut blue and purple natural sapphires wi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1963 Georges Braque "Medea's Chariot" Gold Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Beautiful and Rare 18K gold (tested) brooch by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism. This brooch features Medea leaving on her...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Tsavorite Garnet Gold Frog Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Combining playful character with luxe…Fabulous Frog Brooch mounted with a Beautiful Tahitian Baroque South Sea Pearl with Very High Luster; Gem-set with green Tsavorite Garnet. Wow…C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold

1963 Georges Braque Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold "Hermes" Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Exceptional 18K gold and Brilliants Cut Diamonds Brooch by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism. This brooch feature the God "...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960's Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful circa 1960's 18 K gold and diamond floral brooch. Bead works all along each of the petal. With maker mark "J.L". Total weight 24.5 grams.
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
Located in Berkeley, CA
Diamond encrusted Bee with captivating ruby eyes sits on your jacket lapel or on a stunning dress. There is a safety lock so you never have to worry about your bee flying off....
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
The basket is filled with a colorful bouquet of moving flowers, enriched with three genuine lustrous white south sea genuine pearl measuring approx. 14-12mm in diameter. It is enri...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Citrine, Blue Sapphir...

French Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Floral Clip
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant 18kt textured Leaf Clip with excellent Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond -fully cut stones. Hearkens thoughts of Spring & Fall. The texture of the leaves is alternately matte...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Claus Bjerring Andersen Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern brooch by Claus Bjerring Andersen, Denmark 2000. Made in silver and 18 K yellow gold. Stamped on a yellow gold badges with CBA ( for Claus Bjerring ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1950s Elegant Diamond Gold Double Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Handmade Double Leaf Pin. A pair of Pierced Leaves set with Fine White Diamonds set in Platinum. down the middle of each Leaf. Ca 1950. Perf...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline Coral 18 Karat Rose Gold Flowers Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Very stylish and romantic brooch handcrafted in rose gold 18 karat with rare Momo coral dog rose-shape carved 77.50 ctw and rose tourmalines 11.90 ctw. Hand...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Gold Archaeological Style Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
A brooch of leaves and a bunch of grapes design. Mounted in 18Kt Gold 50 mm wide 23 mm high Weight: 9.7 gr
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ruby Studded Bow Brooch Pin Handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver Christmas Gifts
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing Ruby Studded Bow Brooch Brooch Made in Sterling Silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Designer Signed Askew London Nubian Prince Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed 3-dimensional Designer Signed Askew London Nubian Prince Brooch. Securely Hand set with Multi Gem Crystals, enhancing this Fabulous Rare Brooch. Art...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches

Margaret de Patta Silver and Lapis Brooch 1947-1950
Located in New York, NY
It seems that we are in a new age for the brooch, and Portman Gallery is pleased to offer this truly museum-quality example by Margaret de Patta from her most important period. I wou...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Tiffany Schlumberger French Sapphire Diamond Floral Bouquet 18KYG Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This rare lapel pin brooch by Jean Sclumberger for Tiffany & Co. is adorned with a cushion-cut natural pink sapphire without any treatments approx. 4.70 carats, one square cushion n...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and White Gold Butterfly Brooch, circa 1990, 1.40 Carats
Located in London, GB
A diamond butterfly brooch, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds in rub over and grain settings, mounted in platinum, with a pin and roller catch fit...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Philippe Ferrandis Limited Série Brooch
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Swarovski crystals in beautiful mix of blues and greens. 1 of 2 pieces especially for Isabelle K Jewelry made in Philippe Ferrandis atelier in Paris. Philippe Ferrandis has been a parurier in Paris since 1986. He creates two collections a year, always different and spectacular inspirations. The elegance, glamour and quality of her creations seduce bold women. Philippe Ferrandis attaches great importance to the choice of materials he uses...
Category

2010s French Modern Brooches

Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond bee brooch pin set in 18 karat white gold. This sweet and realistically detailed brooch is set to its head with two pinkish tinted round brilliant cut diamond for eyes. Th...
Category

1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings 1987 Studios Free Form Sculptural Brooch in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A free forms brooch designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural piece, created by Angela Cummings at her goldsmith studio in New York city, back in the 1987. This modernist br...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Bird and Nest Brooch With Pearls, Turqouise and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage bird and nest brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a bird perching on a branch beside it’s nest. It has been beautifully hand crafted and the gold h...
Category

1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2022 Chanel A22P Matte Silver Tone CC Logo Star Crystal White Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a CC logo pin brooch designed by Chanel for 2022 collection. It is adorned with stars encrusted with clear crystals and white enamel letters forming into “Coco Chanel”. Sig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Tanzanite Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Fireworks Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gem-set stylized fireworks brooch, centering a larger oval-shaped tanzanite with six double-rows of oval-shaped yellow sapphires and five rows of roun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Oscar Heyman Ruby and Sapphire American Flag Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Depicting a waving American flag, this patriotic gemstone creation was crafted by the famed American jeweler Oscar Heyman. Using dozens of sparkling white diamonds, rubies and sapphi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

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