Black Pearl Brooches

This dramatic, naturalistic spider brooch was made by Alishan Halebian, a California-based, Armenia-born goldsmith, probably in the late aughts or early 2010's. He made this brooch ...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue Sapphire Cabochon Shape - 24 Carats Natural Multi color sapphires from Sri Lanka...

The seahorse brooch pin with diamonds features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco l...

In the 1990s when the Dutch collective Droog introduced international leaders of late 20th-Century functional art such as Ron Arad, Marcel Wanders, Jurgen Bey, Hella Jongerius, and Tejo Remy, the Netherlands-based brand was one of the most successful producers of conceptual design. The collaboration was co-founded in 1993 in Amsterdam by the jewelry and product designer Gijs Bakker (b. 1942), who commissioned his protege French artist Frederic Braham in 1998 to create this one-of-a-kind brooch for his young Droog-represented jewelry line "Chi ha paura...?". The Italian phrase means "who is afraid of?". This natural satin-lustre South Sea black-Tahitian 15 x 10 mm baroque thick-nacred pearl, which is bezel-set in oxidized sterling on a sharp silver stud for push-back fastening as a lapel or tie pin, is surrounded by a removable textured gold disk brooch with the Chiapaura maker's mark, artist's signature, abbreviated year and assay symbol. Notably, while farmed pearls from this French-Polynesian region are scarce, it is rarer to find one over 12mm. This dark gray one is also exceptional for its desirable secondary tone of peacock green with minimal surface imperfections. From normal use, the unseen back of the disk is missing chips of ecru enamel where it contacts the fastening knob. This reveals that the disk is solid gold. Like other functional conceptual design represented by Droog, the brooch is more than a beautiful piece of fine jewelry featuring multiple contrasting elements, as it could be a provocative "third nipple" if worn on a tie or scarf. Given the Dutch origin of the brand, we recall the famous 15th-Century oil-painting by Johannes Vermeer, known as "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Who is afraid of girl or boy with a third nipple? We acquired this brooch from a jewelry collector who had purchased it from the Italian gallery...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Red Ruby Heart Shape - 24 Carats Natural Green Tsavorite - 3 Carats Black Pearls You can wear...

The seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal. The body is circumscribed by a crest-like design set wi...

The fish brooch features a stylized fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. Th...

Branch coral forms the foundation for this whimsical seahorse brooch. The coral is pale pink on color and has been polished to a porcelain-like finish. The seahorse has been expertly carved from pearlescent trumpet shell. The seahorse is set with emerald eyes. Embellishing the composition are strands of 18k yellow gold "seaweed" studded with diamonds and wrapping itself around the branch coral. This-one-of-a-kind brooch is finished with a gem quality Tahitian pearl and emerald...

Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's life size Spider On Leaf Pin or Pendant with Diamonds and Black Pearl in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold, along with a copy of her book Read My Pins: Stories From A Diplomat's Jewel Box. We are honored to present this iconic pin from the personal collection of Secretary Madeleine Albright. Madeleine Albright was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State. As Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of State, Albright was often the only woman in the room during critical discussions with her diplomatic colleagues and counterparts, who were virtually all men. In such gatherings, Albright followed the advice she had given as a professor to her female students: “Do not be afraid to interrupt. A woman usually prefers to size up a situation before speaking, but for a diplomat representing the United States, silence was not an option.” During her trailblazing diplomatic career, Secretary Albright discovered the power of jewelry to convey foreign policy messages. As shared in her book Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box, she deployed pins within her “personal diplomatic arsenal” to express her hopes, mood, and often a pointed message. She utilized this unconventional and effective tool for diplomacy on America’s behalf. Albright said the pins served as “gentle implements of statecraft, teaching tools and a different form of communication.” She knew that the idea of using pins as a diplomatic tool was not found in any State Department manual or text chronicling American foreign policy. She explained that “the truth is that it would never have happened if not for Saddam Hussein.” The poet-in-residence of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein called Albright “an unparalleled serpent” when she was the Ambassador to the United Nations. Shortly thereafter, when preparing to meet with Iraqi officials, Albright decided to make a diplomatic statement by wearing a pin with a serpent wrapped around a stick. Although her method of communication was new, her message was as old as the American Revolution – Don’t Tread on Me! From that day on, pins became part of her diplomatic signature. Albright chose pins ahead of meetings with foreign dignitaries to signal her diplomatic position. Indeed, freedom and democracy had no greater champion than Secretary Madeleine K. Albright. As Madeleine Albright says in her book "As for the spider, it has been renowned since ancient times for its patience, wile and predatory attitude. I wear my spider pin when I am feeling devious; if you see it on any day except Halloween, beware." This spider pin or pendant is probably the most spectacular of Secretary Albright's spider pins. The stunning life size spider is set with a 10mm Black Pearl of great beauty. The fabulous spider rests on on a partially eaten leaf in 14 Karat White and Yellow gold. The center vein of the leaf is set with sparkling white diamonds which are graduated in size along the length of the leaf. The leaf has wonderful tendrils on the underside adding to the three dimensional quality of the jewel. The pin can also be worn as a pendant necklace as it has a bail through which you may place a necklace chain. Here is a singular opportunity to acquire an object of American history that Secretary Albright cherished throughout her life. The pin will be sent along with a copy of Secretary Albright's book Read My Pins. The pin is guaranteed to be from the personal collection of Madeleine Albright and was acquired from the sale of her collection. The spider pin or pendant is 3 1/4 inches long and is 1 1/4 inches wide. The pin is hallmarked RB...

Elizabeth Locke 19 karat yellow gold Oval labradorite approximately 18mm x 10mm Two south sea black pearls, approximately 9.5-10.0mm Six round blue sapphires, approximately 2.5mm each Double pin hinged clasp with safety Can be worn horizontal or vertical Stamped with Elizabeth Locke jewelers mark...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Circa 1980 Beautiful Natural Red Ruby Heart Shape - 24 Carats Natural Green Tsavorite - 3 Carats Black...

The stick pin brooch features a 19mm South Sea pearl in a crown of round diamonds, and a 12mm Tahitian pearl decorated with an onyx ringlet, lend...

The basket brooch features a flower like arrangement of oval cut faceted rubies of fiery color (total of 6.03 carats), nestled among two Tahitian pearls and a South Sea pearl. The pe...

The spider brooch features a voluminous pearl of the rare size of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color, silver overtone and lus...

Please check out the HD video. This brooch has a classic flower design. It looks good dressed up or down. The brooch is about 8cm x 3cm. This brooch is 18k white gold set with one south sea black pearl...

This exquisite modernist one-of-a-kind brooch is a stunning piece of wearable art, meticulously crafted in sterling silver and adorned with luxurious details. At its heart lies an approximately 8.17-carat gray tourmaline...

This bee brooch features a splendid Tahitian pearl of 15.5mm diameter. The wings are set with custom cut tinted paua shell topped with clear crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly a...

This elegant Belle Époque jewel was created out of 14 karat gold and can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. A natural black oriental pearl surrounded by diamond set pistils, delicate flower leaves carved out of pink shell and diamond...

The pearl and diamond stick pin features an 18mm Tahitian pearl in a crown of round diamonds, and a 14mm South Sea pearl decorated with an onyx ringlet, lending the jewel a distincti...

The spider brooch with diamonds features a Tahitian pearl of 16.5mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not been en...

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...

Vintage 18K White Gold Black & White Pearl Diamond Brooch Approximate Dimensions: 8.8 cm (Length) 0.2 - 1cm (Width) 12.28 mm (White Pearl) 10.95 mm (Black Pearl) 13.5 grams in weight.

Stunning ONE-OF-A-KIND design, celestial-inspired piece crafted in 18kt gold, featuring Akoya pearls and diamonds. The brooch (which can also be worn as a necklace) resembles a radia...

This incredibly bright and glistening brooch was inspired by a tropical floral motif and crafted in 18K yellow gold. Measuring appx. 1.5 x 2.0 inch, the brooch is certain to make ...