Artisan Brooches

Avant-garde large scale silver matte tone metal torso brooch c 1980s The unique brooch is designed with a female torso that has a Roman - Greek style influence The luminous silver ...

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.

Striking Line Vautrin Talosel Bird from the 1950's. Hand crafted in Talosel resin with hand applied mirrored shards. The smoky mirrored shards reflect light in a subtle way. 1950's F...

Charming Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch from the 1960's. Green glass cabs set in wings within enamel frames with crystal paste accents. 1960's USA. 2" x 1.5".

Exquisite mother of pearl massive crystal jeweled gilt metal fringe tassel brooch designed by Marena The opulent huge scale artisan brooch is adorned with a pair of large polished mother of pearl organic shaped tiles The mother of pearl tiles are juxtaposed with clusters of glittering aurora borealis small crystals Accented with erratic clusters of tiny glass enamel seed pearls. The large plaque...

Add whimsical charm to your collection with this articulated teddy bear brooch, encrusted with clear crystal pave and finished with polished gold tone accents. Featuring jointed limb...

Avant-garde large gilt metal face brooch designed by Robert Goossens Paris c 1990 The unique brooch is designed with an androgynous face; appears part man - part feline? The face has...

Signed Napier Gold-Plated Patriotic Bear Brooch with American Flag and Rhinestone Eyes This playful vintage brooch by Napier features a textured gold-plated teddy bear clutching an e...

Chamber Nautilis sea shells in sterling bezels designed by Betsey Fuller c 1986 The handmade artisan sea shell brooch & clip on earrings are made with luminous pearlized organic sea ...

This charming mid-century beetle brooch is a playful example of 1950s figural costume jewelry. Crafted in gold-tone metal, the brooch features a translucent Lucite shell overlaying a...

Schreiner Reverse Crystal and Faux Pearl Earrings from the 1950's. Reverse crystal settings with faux pearls and central citrine crystal. Clip back fittings, Unsigned. Approx .9". 19...

A beautiful mid-century brooch by Sarah Coventry, this gold-tone circular wreath pin is adorned with elegant botanical detailing and enriched with natural gemstone accents. A lumino...

Refined and elegant, this exquisite vintage brooch crafted in 18-karat white gold is a fine example of classic high jewelry, distinguished by its harmonious lines, delicate craftsman...

This lavishly detailed brooch from 1950s Western Germany is a standout piece of mid-century costume jewelry, featuring ornate gold-tone filigree accented with pink rhinestones, faux ...

This signed Lianna floral brooch features an ornate botanical composition crafted in yellow gold–plated metal and set with multicolor faceted crystals. The design presents layered fl...

Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin. Cabochon opal bezel set within a filigree frame of platinum openwork, set on a yellow gold 18k shaft. T...

Unusual Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch from the 1950's. Dimensional flower form with faux pearls studded with pave crystal spheres set in textured golden petals....

Add a sweet touch of sparkle with this charming pear-shaped brooch by Craft Jewelry NYC. One half of the pear features a rich, golden enamel with subtle swirling patterns, while the ...

14k yellow gold diamond "Sea Horse" pin, containing 1 round full cut diamond eye weighing .10pts. Specifications: GEMSTONE: 1 round Diamonds carat total weight: .10pts. ...

18k yellow gold Hermès Mors scarf ring from the 1980's, vintage, gently used. The Mors design, inspired by French equestrian history, features a horse's bit ("mors," in French), that...

Charming Roger Jean Pierre Crystal Leaf Brooch of blackened Japaned metal, set with vari sized round crystals and crystal baquettes with a large focal dew drop round crystal. French ...

Elegant and highly refined, this cat-shaped brooch is crafted in 18-karat white gold and adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds and natural Arizona turquoise, one of the world’s most so...

Lovely, Rare Moonstone Drop Necklace composed of hundreds of genuine moonstone drops bezel set in sterling silver to form a rope style. Lovely play of bluish light on stones as one m...

Signed "Made in France", this couture poured and lampwork glass flower-like spray brooch has its artisan-wired construction concealed by a decorative gilt filigree scalloped backplat...

Massive Mexican sterling parrot brooch c 1940s The large scale artisan brooch is designed with an exotic bird figure perched on a branch The wings are accented with etched impre...

A Legacy of Exquisite Artistry Discover the timeless elegance of Buccellati, one of Italy’s most revered jewelry houses, renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship, intricate design...

This striking gold-tone brooch by NGA showcases a bold Baroque Revival design, rich in ornate scrollwork and dramatic face motifs. At the center is a vibrant, ruby-red glass cabochon...

Collectible and Rare Trifari by Diane Love Archealogical Revivalist Brooch from the 1970's. Diane Love created a line of Artist jewels based on Ancient forms in the 60's and 70's. A...

Large, Attractive Pave Maltese Cross Brooch with faux onyx cabochons from the 1990's. Lovely quality with pave crystal rhinestones. Signed Maresco...

Charming Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch from the 1950's. A large pate de verre "pear" is set within crystal leaves in vari toned yellow and peridot crystals. 1950's USA. 2.5" x 2".

14k yellow and white gold diamond "Bee" pin, containing 60 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.60cts and 2 round ruby eyes weighing .10pts.

Lisner Gold Tone Cameo Style Brooch with Faux Pearl and Turquoise Accents, Mid-20th Century This signed Lisner brooch features an oval cameo-style cente...

Schiaparelli brooch, hammered gold brass padlock brooch, engraved with a representation of Place Vendôme, is inspired by the iconic address of the Schiaparelli workshop-boutique. ...

Meticulously carved in semi-precious Chalcedony with exquisite detail this lovely three-piece set consisting of a Pre-Victorian Cameo Pendant and Earring Pair is in remarkable condi...

Massive huge scale semiprecious flower brooch designed by RO DO c 1980s The avant-garde brooch is sheathed in luminous 24k gold plated matte metal Embellished with a myriad of semip...

This couture French silk chiffon flower hat-pin brooch accented by emu feathers was painted, cut and appliqued by hand to appear like a large rose. It was acquired in France in Janua...

Monet wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Bumble Bee" brooch is accented with detailed etching and wings resembling a set of musical harps...

Christian Dior Charm Brooch from the 1990's by Galliano. Gold toned safety pin design with 3 dangling House charms of Dior perfume, Dior Bee and a Dior Bag. 1990's France. 2.5" x 3" ...

Carolee Lee "Limited Edition" 1992 Fountain Pen is encrusted with brilliant faux diamonds as well as black enamel set in polished gilded gold vermeil finished hardware. The br...

Charming Marcel Boucher Mother of Pearl Pave Bee from the 1960's. Wonderfully detailed with pave crystal body, mother of pearl wings and faux ruby cab eyes....

This sculptural bird brooch "Persimmon Garden" from the “Stone Garden” Collection is a poetic celebration of harmony, companionship, and the beauty of nature, handcrafted within our ...

Large and unique silver brooch with three antique bezel-set coins. The verso is set with a pin to wear as a brooch, and also a bale to string on leather ...

Cilea Paris created this stunning giant resin flower brooch for the renowned Parisian fashion store Fabrice. The rare piece is entirely handmade, so each piece is unique. The importa...

This large floral spray brooch features a dramatic, multi-petal design rendered in silver-tone metal and densely set with faceted blue crystals. The composition is arranged as a radi...

This is a beautiful sterling silver handmade diamond brooch. This brooch consists of : Diamond weight- 2.40cts Diamond type- Rose cut Diamond origin- Natural/ mined Metal- Sterling ...

Striking Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest from the 1960's. Fantastic design with a mixture of deep sapphire pastes and Aurora crystals. 1960's USA. 3" x 2.5".

Sterling Silver "Starburst" Brooch with multi color stones and south sea pearls 11mm. stones amethyst 4.59 cts. and 4 topaz 1.30 cts.

The Cartier Bird brooch is an exquisite creation by the world-renowned luxury jeweler Cartier, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and ar...

Recalling the recent Parisian Haute Couture Dior women's fashion show runway where most looks designed by Jonathan Anderson were accented by large flower brooches, the Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2000 ready-to-wear show was likewise distinguished by an oversize silk-flower accessory, which in this case was the rose motif of the Italian luxury house's design duo. This pale-peach seven-inch-diameter rosette jewelry was worn by models in various ways (see our snaps of FirstView coverage). With a brand label sewn to the back of this jewelry that was made in Italy in 1999, its unusual "cufflink" rectangular hardware enables it to be looped through a scarf or neckerchief, narrow belt...

Natural Moss Agate 14KT Pin. Mother Nature is filled with images and shapes. On a collar, vest, scarf, etc.,wonderful conversation piece. Dreamy translucent white agate with moss bi...

This striking vintage brooch captures the drama and geometry of mid-20th century costume jewelry. Featuring a radial design, the brooch is set with four large pyramid-cut amber glass...

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 depicting 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...

William Spratling Rare early sterling silver wood design artisan brooch c 1940 The unique artisan brooch is designed with coiled bands of sterling silver The center is adorned with ...

An exceptionally charming and whimsical fine vintage Mid-Century animalier statement brooch depicting a sweet little songbird perched on a branch . Masterfully handcrafted in solid 1...

This sculptural floral brooch "Blooming Harmony" from the “Stone Garden” Collection is a poetic interpretation of nature captured in precious materials, handcrafted within our family atelier through a dedication to traditional goldsmithing, fine carving, and hot enamel artistry. Each brooch is made to order with an estimated production lead time of approximately 3 months, allowing for customization in gemstones, enamel tones, and precious metal variations upon request. The composition is masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold and conceived as a miniature blooming garden resting upon a richly textured landscape. Rising from the sculptural golden ground are elegant elongated leaves finished in luminous hot enamel, their flowing forms inspired by serene botanical landscapes. The flowers are individually hand carved from vivid natural pink tourmaline, each petal carefully shaped to preserve the gemstone’s soft translucency and vibrant natural character. At the center of every blossom, brilliant white diamonds are meticulously set by hand, creating points of light that enhance the floral composition with delicate brilliance and refinement. The textured “garden” base is adorned with rough natural diamonds, creating an organic surface reminiscent of stones scattered across a tranquil landscape. The contrast between the raw crystalline texture of the rough diamonds, the luminous carved tourmaline flowers...

Charming Miriam Haskell Crystal Floral Brooch from the 1950's. Massive Swarovski crystal surrounded by elaborate floral brass filigrees set with a myriad of pastes. 2" x 1.5". 1950's...

Charming Marcel Boucher Enamel Shrimp Brooch from the 1960's. Pearlized enamel body with faux grey pearls. Signed Boucher. 2" x 2".

This charming ladybug brooch is crafted in sterling silver and set with a polished Baltic amber cabochon, creating a warm and whimsical statement piece. The body of the brooch showca...

This vintage octagonal brooch features a bold geometric design executed in gold-tone metal and set with multicolored glass stones and rhinestones. The composition centers on a large ...

This mid-century brooch captures the playful elegance of 1950s costume jewelry with its twin floral design. Crafted in silver-tone metal, the pie...