Victorian French Jet Multi Layer Brooch

Cool Victorian Silver Moonstone Snake Stickpin from the late 1800's. A detailed snake is wrapped around its moonstone "egg". Great for a tie or lapel. 1880's USA. 2.5", Motif .5" x ....

Charming figural brooches from the late 1930's of football cleats in navy blue bakelite with cold painted details. Lovely examples of American folk art...

Made in 1962 by Swedish Rune Tennesmed, this modern minimal sterling silver geometric brooch features a faux ruby poured-glass red cabochon, concave sheet metal, and openwork that forms two corners of the two-tier triangular brooch. This simple abstract design is characteristic of the rounded geometric shapes that framed his silvery pieces, while his early work sometimes included a pop of brightly colored glass. Tennesmed (1929-2011) was a 20th-century studio metalsmith, who changed his given name Carlsson to reflect his craft and his business name, which means "pewtersmith" in Swedish. This unusually elegant and sleek piece was made for Scandinavian Atelje Stigbert, which was recognized for producing modern jewelry designs in sterling silver and gold. The brooch was likely commissioned by the Stigbert workshop founder Stig Engelbert who died in 1962, before his artisan sons evolved the family business to be known as Engelbert. Recognized as one of the most significant and popular Scandinavian artists of the mid-20th century, Tennesmed revived ancient Viking...

A mid 20th century Trifari costume jewelry clip. The clip is made in a highly detailed spider design with a crystal clear jelly belly and bli...