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Modern Brooches

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Style: Modern
18K YG Montana Sapphire, Colored Sapphire, Black Diamond, Cognac Diamond Pendant
18K YG Montana Sapphire, Colored Sapphire, Black Diamond, Cognac Diamond Pendant

18K YG Montana Sapphire, Colored Sapphire, Black Diamond, Cognac Diamond Pendant

By Paula Crevoshay

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Paula Crevoshay is celebrated for her extraordinary ability to capture the vibrant, natural colors of flowers, using rare and sparkling gemstones to bring her sculptural creations to...

Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Brooch or Pin
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Brooch or Pin

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Brooch or Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Italian silver brooch or pin. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a leaf or fern frond. Secured with a pin and safety catch to the reverse. Ful...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian Lacroix Gilded and Jeweled Brutalist Heart Brooch
Christian Lacroix Gilded and Jeweled Brutalist Heart Brooch

Christian Lacroix Gilded and Jeweled Brutalist Heart Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris brooch features a Baroque heart shape with a dangling charm. The gilded metal brutalist framing is carved and textured, adorned with metallic br...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Line Vautrin Talosel Asymmetric Brooch with Multicolor Mirrors
Line Vautrin Talosel Asymmetric Brooch with Multicolor Mirrors

Line Vautrin Talosel Asymmetric Brooch with Multicolor Mirrors

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Line Vautrin designed this stunning geometric Talosel brooch in the 1960s. The rare piece is encrusted with colorful multicolor mirrored glass in a modernist dimensional shape. Shard...

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1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Christian Lacroix Gilded Heart Brooch for Noel 97 Limited Edition
Christian Lacroix Gilded Heart Brooch for Noel 97 Limited Edition

Christian Lacroix Gilded Heart Brooch for Noel 97 Limited Edition

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris heart brooch is a limited-edition piece from the Christmas 1997 collection. The rare design boasts an ex-voto-inspired design with a gilded and ...

Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with 3.9mm Pearl, Late 20th Century
14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with 3.9mm Pearl, Late 20th Century

14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with 3.9mm Pearl, Late 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Charming and expressive, this playful cat brooch is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and finished with a refined satin texture that enhances its sculptural form. The design is accent...

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Lion Brooch 1.30 Inch
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Lion Brooch 1.30 Inch

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Lion Brooch 1.30 Inch

Located in New York, NY

Commanding and full of character, this 18k yellow gold lion brooch blends luxury craftsmanship with a bold, fashion-forward edge. The lion’s face is accented with sparkling diamonds,...

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faberge Blue Enamel, Diamond and Emerald Egg
Faberge Blue Enamel, Diamond and Emerald Egg

Faberge Blue Enamel, Diamond and Emerald Egg

Located in Braintree, GB

A modern Fabergé egg in 18KT gold, finished in rich royal blue guilloché enamel and raised on an ornate tripod stand. The design is strongly decorative, with a rounded egg form, gold...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Lemon Poppy Flower
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Lemon Poppy Flower

Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Lemon Poppy Flower

By Francoise Montague

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cilea Paris designed this lovely dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flower ...

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Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

David Andersen Mid-Century Sterling Gilt Silver & Enamel Apple Blossom Brooch
David Andersen Mid-Century Sterling Gilt Silver & Enamel Apple Blossom Brooch

David Andersen Mid-Century Sterling Gilt Silver & Enamel Apple Blossom Brooch

By David Andersen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage Norwegian silver & enamel brooch. Designed by Karl Otteren for David Andersen. In sterling silver. In the form of an apple blossom flower. With a pin and sa...

Category

20th Century Norwegian Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Purple Amethyst Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Purple Amethyst Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Purple Amethyst Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Fairfax, VA

An iconic Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock brooch, featuring a richly saturated cushion-cut amethyst of impressive size, topped by a pavé diamond-set bird with a vivid pink sapphire ...

Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Serpent Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Serpent Brooch

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Serpent Brooch

By Robert Lee Morris

Located in New York, NY

This large and dramatic silver brooch is commanding in its appearance. What a statement it makes on a winded coat or jacket. the sensuous and iconic style of...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k & Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch or Pin
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k & Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch or Pin

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k & Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch or Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. By Tiffany & Co. With a brushed finish to the center and a high polished finish at its edges. Flush set with small white diamonds ...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1960s Mid Century Ruby Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1960s Mid Century Ruby Yellow Gold Dog Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1960s Mid Century Ruby Yellow Gold Dog Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A charming, vintage Mid Century Tiffany & Co. brooch of a poodle or terrier. Regardless, this 18k yellow gold estate heirloom is just darling, with her ruby nose and eyes just beggin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch

Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow enamel and complemented by Gripoix poured glass cabochons in carnelian color. The piec...

Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Christian Lacroix Silvered Brutalist Brooch with Multicolor Enamel
Christian Lacroix Silvered Brutalist Brooch with Multicolor Enamel

Christian Lacroix Silvered Brutalist Brooch with Multicolor Enamel

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris rare brooch boasts a brutalist modernist triangle shape in silvered metal, all carved and textured, adorned with a cross, heart, stick, and squa...

Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Antique 14k Gold Brooch with Oval Cut Green Jade, Netherlands, 30.6g
Antique 14k Gold Brooch with Oval Cut Green Jade, Netherlands, 30.6g

Antique 14k Gold Brooch with Oval Cut Green Jade, Netherlands, 30.6g

Located in The Hague, ZH

14k three-color gold brooch set with an oval cut jade - 30.5 grams detailed description: the size of the brooch is 6.2 cm long by 4.6 cm wide weight 30.6 grams set with - 1 x 4....

Category

1990s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Signed Hroar Prydz Norwegian Gilt Sterling Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Signed Hroar Prydz Norwegian Gilt Sterling Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

Signed Hroar Prydz Norwegian Gilt Sterling Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

By Hroar Prydz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, signed Norwegian butterfly brooch. In gilt sterling silver. By Hroar Prydz, whose workshop eventually became part of David Andersen. In the form of a butterfly with orange...

Category

20th Century Norwegian Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

GIA Certified 3.53 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Brooch
GIA Certified 3.53 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Brooch

GIA Certified 3.53 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong

This brooch centers on a 3.53 carat GIA‑certified Burma no‑heat vivid red ruby, poised in platinum with a regal, commanding presence. The principal ruby, with its saturated, electric...

Category

2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Dolphin Brooch, 2.4 Inch, Pre-Owned
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Dolphin Brooch, 2.4 Inch, Pre-Owned

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Dolphin Brooch, 2.4 Inch, Pre-Owned

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. 14K yellow gold pin features two swimming dolphins crafted with elegant, fluid lines. The pin measures approximately 2.40 x 0.65 inches and weighs 7.0 grams. Marked...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Enamel on Metal Daisy Brooch - Large Size - Unsigned - Circa 1960's
Vintage Enamel on Metal Daisy Brooch - Large Size - Unsigned - Circa 1960's

Vintage Enamel on Metal Daisy Brooch - Large Size - Unsigned - Circa 1960's

Located in Chatham, CA

Vintage enamel on metal Daisy brooch - large size - unsigned - United States (likely) - circa 1960's. Good vintage condition - minor paint/enamel loss - no damage - no repairs - stu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch, 20th Century, 3.3g, USA
14K Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch, 20th Century, 3.3g, USA

14K Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch, 20th Century, 3.3g, USA

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 14K yellow gold hummingbird brooch is a refined celebration of artistry and symbolism. Weighing 3.3 grams and measuring 1" wide by 0.90" long, it is crafted with elega...

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Crystal Own Pin Brooch, Blue Jelly Belly Cabochon
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Crystal Own Pin Brooch, Blue Jelly Belly Cabochon

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Crystal Own Pin Brooch, Blue Jelly Belly Cabochon

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Wisdom of the owl and the glamour of Kenneth Jay Lane! A golden owl pin with a carved dark blue cabochon belly and mesmerizing green crystal eyes, accented with clear crystals. Gold...

Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Van Cleef & Arpels French 1960's Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Flower Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels French 1960's Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Flower Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels French 1960's Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional daisy flower with stem, foliate, and fanning wrapped wired petals Centering round brilliant cut diamonds prong set in platinum cluster Weighing approximatel...

Category

1960s Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s

Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s

By Ciner

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated with heavy black enameling - Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes - A...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Christian Lacroix Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Brooch
Christian Lacroix Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Brooch

Christian Lacroix Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elevate your private collection with this extraordinary Christian Lacroix Paris brooch, a striking statement piece that encapsulates the designer's fearless artistry. Crafted with a ...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. 1980's Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Owl Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1980's Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Owl Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1980's Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Owl Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as stylized owl figure perched on a branch with tired feathers Featuring bezel set oval shaped emerald cabochon emerald eyes Weighing approximately 0.48 carats total Transpa...

Category

1980s Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Color Diamond & OceanJasper Butterfly Brooch/ Pendant, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
Fancy Color Diamond & OceanJasper Butterfly Brooch/ Pendant, 18K Gold, Austy Lee

Fancy Color Diamond & OceanJasper Butterfly Brooch/ Pendant, 18K Gold, Austy Lee

By Austy Lee

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Inspired by the Eurytela dryope, a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family found across Sub‑Saharan Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Madagascar, this brooch captures the essence of its...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Snake Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Snake Brooch

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Snake Brooch

By Robert Lee Morris

Located in New York, NY

This is a large, formidable, dramatic brooch to adorn a jacket or winder coat. Or a sash, or scarf or head wrap. So Glamorous and bold, this is iconic Robert...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Antigona Paris Gilt Metal and Blue Resin Bird Brooch
Antigona Paris Gilt Metal and Blue Resin Bird Brooch

Antigona Paris Gilt Metal and Blue Resin Bird Brooch

By Antigona

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antigona Paris designed this stunning giant bird brooch. The dimensional shape boasts a giant bird. The bird's wings are in satin-finished gilded metal, complemented by a translucent...

Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Francoise Montague Paris Resin Brooch Orange Poppy Flower
Francoise Montague Paris Resin Brooch Orange Poppy Flower

Francoise Montague Paris Resin Brooch Orange Poppy Flower

By Francoise Montague

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cilea Paris designed this charming dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a poppy flowe...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Ray Brooch by Verdura
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Ray Brooch by Verdura

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Ray Brooch by Verdura

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

Stylish vintage “Ray” Brooch made in 18k gold and diamonds by Verdura circa 2000. This brooch depicts a star with gold rays shooting out from the center cross that is set with pave d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated
Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated

Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

This 14K yellow gold and jadeite jade brooch dates to around 1950 and features a 44.70 x 13.27 x 4.37 oval pierced jade carving in a floral motif. The col...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade

Gumps 14K Gold Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Floral Brooch Pin
Gumps 14K Gold Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Floral Brooch Pin

Gumps 14K Gold Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Floral Brooch Pin

By Gump's San Francisco

Located in New York, NY

A refined mid-century brooch by Gumps, masterfully composed in 14 karat yellow gold and centered around intricately carved jadeite elements of vibrant, mottled green hue. The composi...

Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edouard Rambaud Gilded Metal Sun Brooch
Edouard Rambaud Gilded Metal Sun Brooch

Edouard Rambaud Gilded Metal Sun Brooch

By Edouard Rambaud

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning sun brooch created by French designer Edouard Rambaud, Paris. The piece features a carved and textured design with a gilt metal in mat finishing. The brooch has a security...

Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Key Brooch
Vintage 14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Key Brooch

Vintage 14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Key Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Venice, CA

This 14k gold Tiffany & Co. brooch is a predecessor to Tiffany & Co.’s iconic key collection. Introduced in 2009, the collection consists of keys in various motifs and shapes, and ar...

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Faux Turquoise and Diamante Brooch, Circa 1980s
Vintage Gold Tone Faux Turquoise and Diamante Brooch, Circa 1980s

Vintage Gold Tone Faux Turquoise and Diamante Brooch, Circa 1980s

By Capri

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Gold Tone With Faux Turquoise and Diamante Brooch Circa 1980s. This is a well-made and substantial brooch. The brooch features a dome of faux turquoise in the center, surrou...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Gold & Multi-Gemstone Flower Brooch or Pin
Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Gold & Multi-Gemstone Flower Brooch or Pin

Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Gold & Multi-Gemstone Flower Brooch or Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century flower brooch or lapel pin. In 18k gold. With multiple prong-set faceted gemstones set as flower heads in a small bouquet. Gemstones include pink & green tourma...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

18K White Gold Shooting Star Brooch with 1.50ct Rubies and Sapphires
18K White Gold Shooting Star Brooch with 1.50ct Rubies and Sapphires

18K White Gold Shooting Star Brooch with 1.50ct Rubies and Sapphires

Located in Morris Plains, NJ

Some jewelry tells a story the moment you see it. This 18K White Gold Shooting Star Pin Brooch is one of those pieces — a breathtaking streak of color and brilliance that captures th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fleur-de-lis Diamond Brooch
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fleur-de-lis Diamond Brooch

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fleur-de-lis Diamond Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

A striking David Webb fleur-de-lis brooch crafted in a refined combination of platinum and 18K yellow gold, set with approximately 5.50 carats total weight of round brilliant diamond...

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier 1960's Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wire Dog Brooch
Cartier 1960's Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wire Dog Brooch

Cartier 1960's Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wire Dog Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized dog comprised of coiled wire fur - seated with curling tail Accented by prong set round emerald cabochon eyes and sapphire nose Emeralds weigh approximately 0....

Category

1960s Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels key brooch in 18K yellow gold, designed as a finely detailed key crowned with a heart-shaped natural coral accent. Both playful and elegant, the piece embodies the...

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Simulated Turquoise and Amber Brooch c. 1970s
Large Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Simulated Turquoise and Amber Brooch c. 1970s

Large Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Simulated Turquoise and Amber Brooch c. 1970s

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

A striking brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane, designed in a bold cross–inspired form and showcasing the designer’s signature flair for dramatic, couture costume jewelry. The brooch is cente...

Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

3.43 Carat Pink Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Diamond Tulip Brooch 18K White Gold Pin
3.43 Carat Pink Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Diamond Tulip Brooch 18K White Gold Pin

3.43 Carat Pink Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Diamond Tulip Brooch 18K White Gold Pin

Located in New York, NY

3.43 Carat Pink Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Diamond Tulip Brooch 18K White Gold Pin Pink Sapphire Weight: 3.43 Carat Yellow Sapphire Weight: 2.88 Carat Diamond Weight: 1.15 Carat This...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gianfranco Ferre Jeweled Gilded Brooch with Acrylic Lucite Cabochons
Gianfranco Ferre Jeweled Gilded Brooch with Acrylic Lucite Cabochons

Gianfranco Ferre Jeweled Gilded Brooch with Acrylic Lucite Cabochons

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Gianfranco Ferre couture brooch features a dimensional, gilt-metal geometric frame paved with crystal rhinestones and topped with two important, champagne-colored acryl...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gold Hammered Texture Interlocking Links Brooch, 1980s
Gold Hammered Texture Interlocking Links Brooch, 1980s

Gold Hammered Texture Interlocking Links Brooch, 1980s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 2" x 1.25" - Gold plated - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition

Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Brooches

Vintage 14K Gold, Spinach Jade and Ruby Cat Brooch
Vintage 14K Gold, Spinach Jade and Ruby Cat Brooch

Vintage 14K Gold, Spinach Jade and Ruby Cat Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A charming vintage cat-form brooch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a beautifully polished oval cabochon jade in a rich spinach-green hue forming the body. The design is a...

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

35.54 Carat Aquamarin 7.39 Carat Diamond Pendant, Brooch 18k Gold
35.54 Carat Aquamarin 7.39 Carat Diamond Pendant, Brooch 18k Gold

35.54 Carat Aquamarin 7.39 Carat Diamond Pendant, Brooch 18k Gold

Located in Bad Kissingen, DE

delineation - 750 white and yellow gold · - Marked "750" on the outside of the chain feed-through - 1 aquamarine top quality of approx. 35.54 ct. - 31 diamonds of approx. 7,39 cts. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ornate Gilded Brooch with Onyx & Pearl Accents by Florenza, 1960s
Vintage Ornate Gilded Brooch with Onyx & Pearl Accents by Florenza, 1960s

Vintage Ornate Gilded Brooch with Onyx & Pearl Accents by Florenza, 1960s

By Florenza

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Faux seed pearls - Faux faceted onyx cabochons - By Florenza (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Good vintag...

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1960s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Modern Flower Bouquet Silver Polychrome Enamel Booch
Modern Flower Bouquet Silver Polychrome Enamel Booch

Modern Flower Bouquet Silver Polychrome Enamel Booch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delicate, beautiflul and colourful brooch in the shape of a flower bouquet will add spring feelings to any outfit. Contemporary work by Munich master goldsmith Günther Hahn.

Category

2010s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Studio Rêves Shadow Weaver Diamond Spider Brooch in 18K Gold
Studio Rêves Shadow Weaver Diamond Spider Brooch in 18K Gold

Studio Rêves Shadow Weaver Diamond Spider Brooch in 18K Gold

By Studio Rêves

Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Bold and enigmatic, the Shadow Weaver Diamond Spider Brooch transforms nature’s most intricate architect into a striking piece of wearable art. Sculpted in a dramatic dark finish, th...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Aqua Green Giant Flower
Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Aqua Green Giant Flower

Francoise Montague Resin Brooch Aqua Green Giant Flower

By Francoise Montague

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cilea Paris designed this sculptural dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal resin brooch features a giant flo...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural mid-century modern sterling silver brooch by Georg Jensen, Denmark, design no. 321, dating to the 1950s–1960s. Executed in solid sterling silver, the brooch features an ...

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Ledo Gold Tone Diamante Brooch, Circa 1960s
Vintage Ledo Gold Tone Diamante Brooch, Circa 1960s

Vintage Ledo Gold Tone Diamante Brooch, Circa 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Ledo Gold Tone with Diamante Leaf Brooch Circa 1960s. The leaf is front-facing, etched, and set high with pavé diamante at the bottom. A bracelet from Ledo, part of the sa...

Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal