1930s Brooches

Striking Art Deco Sparrow Shoulder Clip from the 1930's. Large silver plated perched bird with blue paste eyes that fastens to a garment with a fur clip finding. Can be worn anywhere...

A beautiful brooch and clip on earring set in sterling silver and Amethyst. It is a geometric design of overlapping silver angles in 2 different textures with a center round amethys...

Large and Important Marcel Boucher Retro Carp Brooch from the late 1930's. Exceptional design which is parcel gilt with rhodium and large marquise crystals in pastel pink. Unsigned b...

Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 11 natural Sapphires , 28 natural Diamonds, one Citrine and a...

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...

Trifari Art Deco exquisite carved glass fruit salad flower basket brooch c 1930s Embellished with a collection of jewel tone carved glass flowers in emerald green, sapphire blue & ru...

1930s Rare Trifari KTF french bulldog enamel brooch The charming diminutive brooch is designed in the likeness of a endearing french bulldog sheathed wit...

Art Deco Enamel Lobster Brooch in the Surrealist style. Large scale in gilt metal with vibrant red enamel. Channel your inner Schiaparelli with this brooch perched in unusual places....

Rare and special Miriam Haskell pink Gripoix Glass romantic flower petal bouquet brooch. Composed of signature Russian Gold Plate metal stampings and Gripoix Glass petals edged in pi...

A 1930s Antique Art Deco Sapphire Brooch. There is something instantly compelling about a piece that feels decisive. This brooch has that un...

Blue Zircon Deco Brooch from the 1930's in a delicate 14k green gold filigree setting. 5 large blue zircons, slightly different in size, but of beau...

Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette from the 1930's. Large in scale, beautiful quality made in sterling silver with hand set pastes in typical High Style Art Deco Design. Clips sep...

Lovely Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro. High quality manufacture set in rhodium metal with pave work, hand set with tiny emerald cabs and squares. Uns...

Coro Twist Trembler Duette Clip Brooch from the 1930's. Brooch composed of 2 floral clips with crystal baguettes, trembling flower heads and enamel. Both clips can be worn separately...

Early Marcel Boucher Ruby Lily from the 1930's. Large striking floral spray with pave accents and ruby paste center. 1930's USA. Signed. 3.25" x 2".

Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch from the late 1930's. Dimensional and large brooch with amazing design and signature square cut faux ruby stones used primarily by Boucher. This brooch is designed in pieces and assembled like fine jewelry with extremely tight pave rhinestone work with tapered baguettes. Collector quality, the finest in period faux jewelry, a brooch of this high quality rarely comes to market. High rhodium original finish. 3" x 3.25" in height. Unsigned. 1930's USA. Born in Paris, Marcel Boucher worked as a jewelry designer for Cartier, who brought him to the United States. In the 1930s, he took a job with Mazer Bros...

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set from the 1930's. Incredible scale and design in a multitude of colors set in sterling silver. Matching screw back ea...

Miriam Haskell early Turquoise Pate de Verre Wrap Lariat from the late 1930's. These lovely lariats have clip fittings on the ends, which were originally designed to be attached to d...

During the Art Deco period when Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was at her peak as a Parisian couture designer in the early 1930s and working closely with her favorite jewelry parurier Fulco di Verdura, for one of her clients, she commissioned this unique handcrafted gem-fringed medallion brooch with a yellow-gold circle rope of flexible thick chain that dangles from an unseen ornate open-work curvilinear yellow-gold base. Marked only "FRANCE" on the bar pin with a trombone clasp, like some early 1930s Chanel couture jewelry collected by TheMet museum, its artistry reflects the colorful organic-form starburst sketches of Verdura, which you can see from our photo of one of them. The Sicilian duke began creating fabric patterns for Chanel in 1927, which shortly expanded to executing fine jewelry beginning with custom pieces for the house founder. These included the iconic Byzantine-influenced gem-adorned cuffs referencing the Maltese-military cross, which the French designer can often be seen wearing in circa-1930s photos. Chanel reproduced some of Verdura's originals for her clients, but those variations featured faux gems. This softly-shaped abstract brooch design suits goldsmith Verdura's early anti-Art-Deco aesthetic that was considered a radical departure from 1920s silver-tone geometric jewelry, which otherwise featured linear designs or figurative representation. The deconstructed bouquet of gems mixes amethyst and rose-quartz beads with natural Keshi pearls and intricate tiny gold leaves, which are discreetly wired to a Baroque-motif frame that dangles a round gem surrounded by a chain halo. Significantly, Verdura was credited with re-introducing since Victorian times the rope motif to fine jewelry. Since 1930, Verdura's unique style was influenced by travels with Chanel to explore Byzantine art, Baroque architecture, and the exotic flora-and-fauna among his native Italian aristocratic estate. The legendary fashion editor Diane Vreeland and American entertainment stars were among the first Chanel clients to acquire couture real-gem-adorned jewelry made by Verdura, while one of the two brooches treasured by Vreeland was titled "Theodora". See our photo of the Byzantine mosaic of Empress Theodora, whose image--with an abundance of teardrop pearls and colorful gems above her chest, and with a gold halo surrounding her head--could have inspired the design of our brooch. As one of the most important modern-design collaborations, Chanel's close relationship with Verdura lasted largely undocumented years in Paris, until he launched his first outside jewelry venture with a Hollywood designer-boutique after emigrating to the United States in 1934. Within five years, as a financially-backed in-demand goldsmith in the States, he founded the namesake fine-jewelry company Verdura in New...

Charming Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Cat is hand carved and reverse painted with highlights on ears and polka dot bow tie. Hand painted glas...

Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray from the late 1930's. High style design, with leaves and sprays of faux cab rubies. 3" x 2.5" wide.

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer fur clip MEASUREMENTS  •  CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear  Sku A72 ❤...

Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France. This lovely design is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's logo who was his neighbor in the period, where he was located at 16 Place Vendome. Conjoined "C" motifs are are laid with a ladder of diamond baguettes edged with round stones terminating in 2 large diamonds (over 1 carat each) on one end and large fluted Columbian teardrops with tiny pave ball caps on the other. Really exceptional quality and design from 1930's France. Ostertag pieces are exceptionally rare and have the highest quality gems and workmanship c/o the Rubel Freres...

Exquisite Art Deco Brooch made of platinum with 169 diamonds - G-H flawless vvs - with a total weight of 5.12 carats. Handcrafted ca. 1930 it shows the typical Art Deco design patter...

Art Deco diamond and certified natural saltwater pearl brooch of elegant openwork geometric design centred by two principal old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.94 and ...

An Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire diamond and platinum double clip brooch, set with round brilliant-cut diamond, in pavé and claw settings and baguette-cut diamonds, in rub over...

Incredibly Rare Art Deco Disney Trifari Donald Duck Brooch from the 1930's. Early KTF hallmark with original enamel and ruby paste cab eyes. 2" x 1", 1930's USA.

Art Deco Sapphire Baguette Duette Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with pave crystal and sapphire baguettes and ovals. Clips separate off frame to form 2 dress clips for ...

A refined example of Tiffany & Co's Art Deco craftsmanship, this elegant platinum bar brooch dates to approximately 1930 and showcases the clean geometric lines and balanced symm...

Charming Coro Art Deco Jeweled hand brooch from the 1930's. A gilt metal hand with large paste "diamond" ring and "ruby" cuff. Signed Coro. 2.5" x 1".

Art Deco Platinum Brooch with 5.5 Carats Diamonds, circa 1920s Overview A magnificent and important Art Deco brooch, meticulously crafted in platinum and set with approx. 5.5 carats...

This lovely brooch, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail so characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique blister pearl, 0.02 carat emerald, 0.70 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold bird brooch; part of our blister pearl jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impressive gemstone bird brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with 14k white gold settings. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a bird perching on a branch*. The body of this stunning antique bird brooch is embellished with a stunning and large blister pearl. The white gold head of the bird is embellished with thirty-two impressive pavé set eight cut diamonds, incorporating a collet set round faceted cut emerald, representing the bird's eye. The white gold wing is ornamented with eleven further pavé set eight cut diamonds. The yellow gold portions of the brooch incorporate textured details, reproducing the bird's feathers and anatomical features, in addition to the branch's details. The splayed branch design is embellished with four claw set bud designs and three pavé set leaves, incorporating a total of seventeen eight-cut diamonds, completing the design. The bird brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and sheath fastening. This stunning gemstone bird brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 karat gold. This impressive brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. This stunning brooch is superior quality and one of the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This blister pearl bird brooch...

An elegant Late Art Deco diamond double clip brooch, dating to the late 1930s, designed as a pair of detachable clips that may be worn together as a single brooch or separately as dr...

Striking Art Deco Ruby Crystal Abstract Flower, attributed to Eisenberg. Constructed like Eisenberg pieces with hand set cabochons and large ruby glass discs forming the center of th...

Lovley Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' blue moonstone and ruby cabochon clip brooch with dark magenta cold enamel accents and crystal pave rhinestones. Rhodium plated base metal, rhineston...

This Georg Jensen Denmark brooch is crafted in 830 silver and dates to 1933 to 1944, based on the GJ maker’s mark within a square. The brooch features a stylized tulip motif with a s...

This exceptional pair of convertible clips represents the pinnacle of French Art Deco jewelry design, capturing the geometric sophistication, technical innovation, and refined glamou...

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pelican Brooch from the 1930's. Designed as a hand carved bakelite cartoon pelican with glass eyes and large beak which is hinged to a secret compartment which...

This special original vintage Art Deco orange bakelite dangler pin and or brooch is quite special and rare. It has great movement to it and the orange ...

Early rare Art Deco Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise brooch with signature pearlized enamel in garnets, purples and orange from the late 1930's. U...

An elegant and timeless piece from the 1930s, this exquisite circle pin is finely crafted in stamped 14K yellow gold and beautifully showcases the classic pairing of vivid blue sapph...

This wonderful Duette clip brooch was created in the 1930s. It breaks down into 2 dress clips and a brooch. Condition Report: Very Good - Some tarnishing to the metal reverse of th...

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray from the 1930's. Bezel set faux sapphire stones form a floral buds with amazing pave leaf and stem constructio...

Cartier Paris precious coral and diamond Flower-In-Hand clip/brooch in yellow gold and platinum, in antique maker’s case, France, 1930s. A testament to Art Deco's aesthetics, this C...

Trifari, Alfred Philippe round dome clip brooch of pink gold plated base metal, crystal rhinestones and faux coral, jade and turquoise fruit salad stones. ...

Pair of KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe pave and tricolour fruit salads art deco shield shaped dress clips. The matched pair of rhodium plate base metal, crystal...

Charming Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Root beer bakelite set with brass studs and gilt enamel. 4.5" x 1.5". 1930's USA.

This platinum brooch, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry, is adorned with 85 gleaming diamonds totaling 3.01 carats. At the heart of this resplendent creation sits a majestic G-color...

Between the first ad campaign that fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally admired Paris-based multimedia artist Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) for her blockbuster perfume "Shocking" in 1937, and in 1940 when they left France after launching her perfume "Sleeping" shortly before the Nazi occupation during WWII, the illustrator-cum-ceramist distinctly handmade--while traditional materials for couture costume-jewelry were scarce in Paris--this whimsical red glazed ceramic brooch, which depicts a duck holding an umbrella dripped with dashes of turquoise and black glaze to appear wet. Significantly, the trombone clasp of the brooch pin, the long-pronged gilt frame, and the text stamped on its back plate "Made In France" match a similarly sized glazed ceramic brooch of a decoratively chained bear that was published in the book Bijoux (page 146). The author Deanna Farenti Cera dated that likewise unbranded unsigned brooch to 1938 when it was commissioned for one of Schiaparelli's themed fashion shows "Circus". The invitation to that show, which was illustrated with circus characters and performing animals by Vertes' Parisian peer Christian Berard, included a domesticated white duck--notably not holding nor wearing a fashion accessory. Unusually, Schiaparelli had commissioned couture umbrellas from other artisans in the 1930s--a couple of which were acquired by TheMet museum. Another relevant Met acquisition of one of the designer's couture evening gowns, which it dates to Summer 1940, features three large glazed-ceramic fasteners in a contrasting color matching our brooch. The like findings, materials, construction, text, object and palette aside, accessory-adorned ducks were among the figurative animals commissioned by Schiaparelli for that last collection before the Germans dominated Paris by June 1940, which is evidenced by the photo of the dated gilt hatpin depicting a bejeweled bird head with a bill that appears in the book by Patrick Mauries about another Schiaparelli-associated French parurier Lina Baretti (pages 124-125). See our other listing for one of Baretti's uniquely feathered designs, which likewise has a pronged gilt frame with trombone clasp like ours, but whose partridge subject best suits an earlier Schiaparelli collection for Fall 1938 titled "Pagan". For us, distinguishing our brooch from other one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces created for Schiaparelli couture...

Coro classic flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, ruby crystal baguettes and crystal pastes. Both flower clips separate off base to be worn separately. 1...

Large Trifari Art Deco Pave Cornucopia from the late 1930's by Alfred Phillipe. Elaborate flowerheads spilling from a cornucopia motif with fine pave and baguette work. Clip back fi...

Collectible and rare Trifari Eugenie Series Aquamarine Crest brooch. Large scale with pave leaves set in rhodium with gilt metal vines set with large faux ...

Rare Trifari Art Deco Fruit Salad Suite, KTF by Alfred Phillipe circa 1930's. A matching set with brooch and bracelet covered in faux ruby, emerald and sapphire fruits set in gilt me...

KTF Jewels of India, Trifari by Alfred Philippe 1930's shield shape crest dress clip brooch. Of jewel tone bezel set, vari shaped faux emerald, ruby an...

Mazer tri color fruit salad flower and leaf large bouquet brooch. Composed of signature faux sapphire, emerald and ruby glass, pressed then hand finished. Round daisies with vari si...

Art Deco Enamel Angel Fish Brooch from the 1930's. Large in scale with pearlized cream enamel with ruby glass cab eye. High quality fantasy costume j...

A pair of Cartier, Art Deco, ruby and diamond double clips, with a triple row, raised, bombé cluster of faceted, round and cushion shaped rubies, in claw settings, flanked by pavé se...

This truly incredible large 1930's statement brass brooch of a blooming lily, framed by a twisted border design, is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Measurements of the Br...

Mazer Tutti Frutti dress clips duette brooch of tricolor fruit salad flowers and leaves, set within fine crystal pave. Clips can be removed from frame to wear separately as a pair or...