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Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage 12.82cttw Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite vintage jewelry piece: a double clip brooch pin showcasing an impressive 12.82 carat total weight of natural diamon...
Category
Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Bypass Design Ridged Brooch Set in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Cartier brooch features a unique bypass style design, crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow gold. The ridged texture adds depth and dimension to the piece, giving it a ...
Category
Unknown Contemporary Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trifari Alfred Philippe Fleur de Paris Cut Fruit Salad Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe's dimensional faux emerald cut fruit salad clip brooch of gold plated metal with crystal rhinestones pave, Fleur de Paris desig...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Henry Perichon Bronze Medieval Brooch with Poured Glass Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French jewelry designer Henry Perichon (also known as Henry) gilt bronze brooch. The dangling shape, with Medieval design influences, is adorned with poured glass cabochons ...
Category
French Medieval Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Bronze
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch 20.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch/Pendant with thick 14k yellow gold bezel.
The bezel tests 56.7% gold with an XRF metals analyzer.
The gross weight of the cameo brooch is 20.2 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Turquoise and Lapis Victorian Revival Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Gorgeous vintage Victorian revival 14kt solid gold pin/brooch with prong set lapis and Persian turquoise stones set on an open work base and beaded boa...
Category
European Victorian Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 14 Kt White Gold Diamond & 18 Ct Pink Sapp Floral Bouquet Broach 30.4 GM
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage 1960s lapel brooch of opulent aesthetic and unmatched sophistication depicts a very precious three floral bouquet with round and oval vibrant Pink Sapphire flo...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mazer Floral Fruit Salad Brooch
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer pave and tricolor faux gemstone fruit salad flower and leaf spray. Set in rhodium plated base metal with crystal rhinestone pave and molded cut flower stones.
The flower and l...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
1940S Retro Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Platinum and white gold 18K Double Clip Brooch.
Total diamond weight: approximately 4.20 carats.
Circa 1940.
Total length: 5.50 centimeters.
Width: 0.50 centimeters up to 3.3...
Category
European Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Hand Painted Artisan Mother of Pearl Warrior Scene Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Hand painted mother of pearl warrior scene brooch c 1960s
The unique artisan brooch is designed with an oval
shaped sliced shell. The shell is illustrat...
Category
Unknown Artisan Mid-20th Century Brooches
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Jelly Belly Elephant Clip, 1942
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Jelly Belly trumpeting Big Elephant clip brooch of rhodium plate base metal, crystal pave rhinestones with red and black cold...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal, Brass, Enamel
Antique 9ct Gold Stamped 1960’s Mother of Pearl, Onyx & Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch
9ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1960s
This gorgeous antique cat brooch is a must-have for any collector. Made of 9ct gold and stamped ...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Platinum GIA Certified Natural Baroque Pearl Diamond Jabot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary example of early 20th-century jewelry artistry, this antique jabot pin showcases two exceptional baroque pearls, with GIA certificate, each capped in intricately han...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch
By House of Taylor Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch from the 1940's. Gilt metal with cherubs announcing the arrival of the Roccoco coach above each wheel.
...
Category
American Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Couture 1936-49 Schiaparelli-Dali-Style Set FauxSapphire&Pearl Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This handcrafted faux-sapphire-topped-pearl cluster brooch and clip-earrings set dates to around WWII, when fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (18...
Category
American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
Sterlé Paris 1960 Paradise Bird Brooch In 18Kt & Platinum With 6.72 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Paradise bird brooch necklace designed by Pierre Sterlé (1905-1978).
An impressive piece of jewelry, created in Paris France at the jewelry ateli...
Category
French Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$23,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gold Plated and Silver Plated Brooch with a Centre Cluster of Rhinestones
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated and silver plated brooch of high quality. The brooch has two layers. The top layer is silver plated and has a centre cluster of rhinestones, and the underneath l...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Vivid Mesh Knit Ribbon Bow Flourish Flower Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Unisex Vivid Mesh Knit Ribbon Bow Flourish Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely notic...
Category
German Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Beautiful Diamond Double Clip Brooch in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
Beautiful diamonds double-clip brooch from the 1960ies.
The item is worked in platinum 950 and is set with diamonds in different setting styles. All together are 80 baguette-cut an...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Schiaparelli Aurora Georgian Swag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Aurora Georgian Swag Brooch from the 1950's. Iconic design from this crystal Aurora Borealis series by Schiaparelli. 1950's USA. Signed.
3.25" x 2.5".
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Important Trifari Alfred Phillippe Fruit Salad Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillippe massive bird brooch of rhodium plate base metal. The wings are ornamented with white opal and blue faux chalcedony molded and engraved glass vari size ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The stylish vintage brooch features 3 fluted high domes in a textured shell motif. The whimsical design of the brooch highlights the bold aesthetic of the retro period. The brooch is large in scale and is ideal worn on a lapel as a bold statement piece. We were lucky to acquire the set of jewelry including the ring, brooch and earrings (each sold separately).
The brooch is accompanied by a letter of expertise from the International Antique Jewelers...
Category
American Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 15.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats.
Circa 1940s
2 1/8 x 1 7/8 inches
Can be worn as a brooch ...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Blue White Blossom Flower Relief Cameo Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Oval Sky Blue White Blossom Flower Leaf Relief Cameo Elegant Brooch, Silver Tone
Very excellent condition. Only a small chip at one bottom side, barely noticeabl...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
1940 Antique Diamond and Ruby Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby brooch beautifully handcrafted in yellow gold.
The details are as follows:
Diamond weight : 0.50 carat ( H color and VS2)
Metal : 14K Yellow Gold
Measurements :...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14k 585 Yellow and Rose Gold Vinatge Brooch / Pin
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Brooch / Pin
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold
Metal Purity: 585
Total Item Weight: 9.69 Grams
Feature: Vintage
Internal ID: PI15924
This item may have signs of wear & t...
Category
Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Atomic Brooch, Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen Atomic Brooch by Henning Koppel. Wonderfully simple, spare but strikingly modern as all his designs are.
Sterling silver. Signed Jensen, Ar...
Category
Danish Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage gold tone glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
❤️❤️ V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Vintage silver tone colorful rhinestones brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Textured Trio Wavy Swirl Curled Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Textured Trio Wavy Swirl Curled Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Only back pin is some dark spots. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. T...
Category
German Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Designer CINER Signed Sparkling Ice Crystal Double Flower Brooch Pin
By Ciner
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Designer CINER Large Vintage Crystal and Gold plated Double Flower Brooch. One flower displays ornate gold plated petals with a mound of...
Category
American Modernist Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Austrian Fischland Schmuck Statement Crystal Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular work of wearable art. A huge Vintage Fischland Schmuck Statement Brooch. This mid-century Austrian crystal brooch is exquisitely ...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co sapphire hand textured brooch. 7 blue round sapphires set in 18k yellow gold flowers. Circa 1950's.
7 bright blue genuine Sapphires, approx. total weight .21cts, 1.5mm
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Aquamarine on Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Aquamarine (approximately 17.50 carats) on a Round and Baguette cut Diamond (approximately 5.00 carats) Platinum Brooch convertible in Pendant.
Circa 1935.
Total length: 2.36 inches...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray
Located in New York, NY
Massive Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray from the 1940's. Amazing design of gilt leaves with 5 clusters of topaz glass briolette beaded flowers. Possibly made by Eisenberg. 6.5" x ...
Category
American Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
14K Gold Pin with Emeralds Unisex, 1950
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Three Emeralds drops on a gold pin. Created around 1950.
Specially designed and finely executed 14K Gold pin that accommodates three separate locks (hooks). Each one has a pear-shap...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold
Otto Müller Late 1950s German Kaufbeuren Vintage Orchid Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This delightful brooch was created in the late 1950s in Kaufbeuren, West Germany, by Otto Müller.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of a coup...
Category
German Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Italian Mid-Century 18K Gold Coral & Diamond Floral Brooch, Circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Italian brooch from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold with a dynamic, mid-century floral motif. Measuring approximately 3.54 x 1.97 inches and weighing 4...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spinel and Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Bloomington, MN
Spinel and Pearl Gold Brooch
Introducing this captivating brooch, crafted in the timeless elegance of 14k yellow gold, embodying the classic allure of Mid-Century design. This exqu...
Category
Contemporary Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
A small textured bird on a single branch with a round-cut ruby for the eye; marked Tiff...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold rock crystal brooch in leaf design with enamel lady bird on top brooch messures 5cm hall marked 14k gold
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Vintage MERRIN France 18K Articulating Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Merrin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Vintage articulating mechanized flower brooch done in 18K by Merrin of France c. 960’s. Set with approximately 1.45cttw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds, this hard to find p...
Category
French Contemporary Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Silver Isis Goddess Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Egyptian Revival silver Isis goddess brooch. Measuring length 5.1 cm / 2 inches by maximum width 2.7 cm / 1 inch. The pin is bent but works we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver
Vintage gold rhinestones teddy bear designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
❤️...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
$140 Sale Price
70% Off
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe faux sapphire invisibly set circle brooch, set in gilt metal with a crystal rhinestone surround. Highly collectible Trifari series, with sapphire waffle glass...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Signed Mid-Century 14K Gold & Ruby Boxer Dog Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Mid-Century brooch or pin.
In 14k gold.
In the form of a boxer dog standing erect and alert with a ruby studded collar around its neck and with a brushed finish thr...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy
Located in Southbury, CT
It's not a just a brooch; it's a story; a narrative.
An emerald-eyed cat and a diamond-encrusted dog with a ruby-red spinel eye both appear quite interested in what would appear to...
Category
Unknown Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
$2,620 Sale Price
20% Off
Trifari Alfred Phillipe Large Sapphire Clip
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Phillipe Large Sapphire Clip from the 1930's Art Deco period. Gilt metal with large emerald cut sapphire paste, simple and elegant. 1.5"...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Kramer of New York Vintage 1950s Sapphire Navy Crystals Water Drop Knot Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Kramer of New York Vintage 1950s Sapphire Navy Blue Crystals Water Drop Knot Elegant Modernist Brooch, Silver Tone
Good condition. Small chip at the large blue stone, barely noticea...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Important Jeweled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest,citrine,olivine and deep amber colored pastes. The clover leaf's edges highlighted with clear pastes.
This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes.
Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel
Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition
2" x 7/8" high
Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes.
Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel
Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition
2" x 7/8" high
Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
Category
French Renaissance Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage English Art Deco Silver & Paste Dress Clip Pair 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage English Art Deco Silver & Paste Dress Clip Pair. A wonderful design that embodies both the Art Noveau and Art Deco design eras. Exquisite qu...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
CZECHOSLOVAKIA signed gold glass art deco designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CZECHOSLOVAKIA
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Bernard Meldahl Oslo Enamel Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely White Enamel Dove Brooch by Bernard Meldahl, Oslo, Norway. Circa 1950.
Made of Sterling silver with a gold wash and pristine white enamel.
Excellen...
Category
Norwegian Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Midcentury Modernist Freshwater Pearl Garnet Gold Owl
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling and whimsical owl brooch features a nacreous mollusk body adorned with six Campari hued garnet "buttons" descending vertically down its front; the crown of eight garnet...
Category
American Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,400 Sale Price
46% Off
Miriam Haskell Rose Montee and Faux Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Rose Montee and Faux Pearl Pendant Brooch from the 1950's. Hand sewn rose montee crystal faux pearl drop with pearl and crystal surround and pearl drops on pin. Light ...
Category
American Artisan Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Harry Winston Diamond Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Classic, Harry Winston Diamond Brooch in Platinum. Circa 1965. The brooch is set with 20 pear shape diamonds with total weight of 12.72 ca...
Category
American Artist Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Coro Enamel Iris Brooch
By Coro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Coro Enamel Iris Brooch is a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry that highlights the artistry and elegance of the Coro brand, renowned for its fine costume jewelry in t...
Category
Art Deco Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray from the 1930's. Floral spray of bezel set pale green and ruby crystals set in intricate pave setting. ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Herbert Rosenthal Vintage Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bee brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 3/4 inch in length and 3/4 inch wing tip to tip. Set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .10 Carat and Fine...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Maltese Brooch Pendant 18Kt Gold With 31.1 Ctw In Diamonds & Tourmaline
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Outstanding jeweled Pendant-Brooch designed by Verdura.
An iconic vintage piece, designed in 1950 by Verdura as a stylized asymmetric eight pointed Maltese cross. It was individually assembled by pieces, crafted in solid 18 karats of high polished yellow gold and embellished with gemstones. Suited at the reverse with a hinged vertical double pins bars with a trombone lock. Can be wear as a pendant too.
Prong set with a mix of 28 rounds and oval cuts gems, of natural green tourmaline, gradated from deep and light color variations,. They have a combined weight of about 30 carats.
Accented, with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds, all prong set, with a total weight of 1.10 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity.
This piece have a total weight of 54.1 grams and a measures of 58 mm by 58 mm (2.28 by 2.28 inches).
Stamped with the maker's mark, serially numbered and signed, "VERDURA VC 1061".
The Duke Fulco Di Verdura (1899-1978) start his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich.
In the 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gain the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society.
Literature: This exact model is published in the book, Verdura; The life and work of a master jeweler, Patricia Corbett, Thames and Hudson 2002, pp-85 illustrated.
Note: The Maltese cross, is a cross symbol, consisting of four "V" or arrowhead shaped concave quadrilaterals converging at a central vertex at right angles, two tips pointing outward symmetrically. It is a heraldic cross variant which developed from earlier forms of eight-pointed crosses in the 16th century. Although chiefly associated with the Knights Hospitaller (Order of St. John, now the Sovereign Military Order of Malta...
Category
American Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,360 Sale Price
20% Off
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