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
Topaz Juliana Rhinestone Brooch With Heart Scrolls By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 2.5" x 2.5"
- Gold plated
- Topaz-colored glass cabochons
- Amber-colored glass cabochons
- Aurora Borealis crystal rhinestone accents
- Heart scroll...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Brooches
David Webb Platinum 40 Carat Diamond Feather Set of Two Brooches
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive platinum and 18k gold leaf brooches by David Webb, with a total of approximately 40 carats in round and baguette cut H/VS-SI1 d...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 20.00cttw Round Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The estate diamond bird brooch is an extraordinary piece of jewelry that captures the essence of grace and elegance. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this brooch showcases a stunnin...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fabrice Paris Bi-Color Metal Floral Brooch
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabrice, Paris, designed this fabulous floral brooch. The piece features an oversized brass and copper water-lily-leaf design with dimensional hand-raised and carved detailing. The b...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Brass, Copper
1963 Georges Braque Cut Diamond Gold 'Scamander' Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown
Beautifull 18K Gold Brooch by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
Signed "Bijoux de Braque" and numbered EA ( for artist pr...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 18 Karat White Gold Tiger Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Set with triangular, baguette, trapeze-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, pear-shaped emerald eyes, and a rock crystal glass, decorated with black enamel.
Diamonds weighing a total o...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1963 Georges Braque Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold "Hermes" Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown
Exceptional 18K gold and Brilliants Cut Diamonds Brooch by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
This brooch feature the God "...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Monkey On A Pearl And Emerald Eyes Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the whimsical charm of this delightful David Webb monkey brooch, a true testament to the brand's artistic brilliance. Crafted with met...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Flower brooch with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds 18k bicolor gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 carat bicolor gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds in total 0.15ct - F/G - VS/SI
detailed description:
The size of the brooch is 7.0...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cute Tsavorite Mouse Brooch in 18 Karat Blackened White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Inspired by the fascination for the nature and animals in particular, this cute bijoux brings joy to old and young. Its playful body is covered with 64 brilliant-cut tsavorites totaling 3.50 carats. A charming accent is the eye of a mousekin made of 0.03 carats marquise cut diamond. The colar is also accented by diamonds
Created from 18-karat blackened white gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Mixed Gemstone Floral Bouquet Pendant and Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the epitome of luxury and versatility with this dazzling 18K yellow gold flower basket, which gracefully transitions between a pendant and a brooch. Crafted with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold Bow Brooch with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents
0.12 total diamond weight
8.40 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
1963 Georges Braque Gold "Alphée" Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping still available during Lockdown
Rare 18K gold Brooch called Alphée by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
It is Signed 'Bijoux de Braque' and numbered 2/75, from the first edition created by Heger de Loewenfeld...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Art Deco Style Diamond Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 1.32cts
Diamond Color: E-F
Diamond Clarity: Vs
Cut: Excellent
As noted we are vetted and rated a Top Seller on 1stdibs falling into the top 25% of dealers listed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage pin is made in 14k yellow gold. It has an oval cameo dangling from the end of it. The cameo is in color, and it is protected by a piece of glass. The pin measures 67x14m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
14 Karat Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Brooch.
6.79 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Midcentury Design Blue and Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Mid Century Design Blue and Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch featuring 17 cushion and oval cut blue and purple natural sapphires wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
KERN 18k yellow gold brooch with pearl 15.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
KERN 18k yellow gold brooch with pearl
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 4.3 cm long by 4.0 cm wide
weight 15.7 grams
set wit...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blackened White Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Tulip Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Tulip brooch in blackened white gold 18 Karat – meaning the piece of jewellery is plated with a black rhodium finish to give it it’s dark ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum &18k Gold Black Striped Tiger with Emerald Ruby Pearl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a tiger, the body decorated with textured gold fur, enhanced with black enamel stripes, with circular-cut diamonds, emerald eyes, cabochon ruby atop of the head. Tiger is...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum 4.50 Carats Carre Baguette And Round Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Perfect diamond brooch to decorate your blazer or your dress for the next event or special occasion. This brooch is made in platinum with 4.50cts in mixed cut diamonds and is all fir...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Spanish Vintage Plique-a-Jour and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your collection with this exquisite Spanish-made butterfly brooch. Crafted from 18k yellow gold and enamel, the brooch features a stunning plique-a...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Brooches
1963 Georges Braque "Medea's Chariot" Gold Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown
Beautiful and Rare 18K gold (tested) brooch by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
This brooch features Medea leaving on her...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Stick Pin with bead Made in Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Stick Pin with bead Made in Finland
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
14k Gold & Platinum Flower Bouquet Brooch with 5 Carat Ruby & 7.45 Carat Diamond
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
In a swirling foliate design set with round rubies and round diamonds weighing approximately 12.45 carats
Measures 2 1/4 x 2 in.
Total Diamond Weight - Appx 7.45 carats
Bag: 0.85ct
M...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Tiger Pin/Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This one of a kind piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold. It resembles a tiger and is designed with black and gold enamel. Two marquise cut rubies are set as the tiger’s eyes. In addit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Rondette 18k Yellow Gold 0.90 Carat Diamond Sailfish Enamel Brooch with Sapphire
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Brooch of a Sailfish by Rondette
18k Yellow Gold with Blue Enamel, Diamonds, and Pear Shaped Sapphire Accents
Rhodium Accents on Sword
Total Diamond Weight = Approximately 0...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k Gold, Enamel, Cultured Pearl, 0.75ct Diamond & Ruby Cabochon Bird Brooch 21g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Bird and Nest Brooch
Features Enamel, Cultured Pearl, Diamonds, and Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold
Features 0.75ct Diamonds
Dimensions: 2-1/4" x 1-1/4"
Total Mass = 21 grams
Feat...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Enamel and Gold Pheasant Brooch
Located in London, GB
An enamel and gold pheasant brooch, depicting the adult male ring-necked pheasant, the body is realistically carved and made in rose and yellow go...
Category
2010s British Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
A Diamond-set Partridge Brooch
Located in London, GB
A diamond-set partridge brooch, the body pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 5 carats in total and a round fac...
Category
20th Century English Modern Brooches
Materials
Platinum
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Saxophone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1987 during the huge fashion trend for oversized brooches, this beautiful dynamic piece resembles an abstract saxophone, or even stylized ve...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blackened White Gold Brown and White Diamond Tulip Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Tulip brooch in blackened white gold 18 Karat – meaning the piece of jewellery is plated with a black rhodium finish to give it it’s dark ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Brooch Filigree Bow Design with Amethyst Center Stone Pin
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Brooch Filigree Bow Design With Amethyst Center Stone Pin.
3.30 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Pin Jacket Siver Quartz Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Silver
Brooch with Amethyst, Jade and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with amethyst, moss agate and brilliant cut diamond 0.25 ct.
detailed description:
dimensions are 5.0 cm long by 4.0 cm wide
weight 20.3 grams
occupied...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Brooch 9.00 Carat from 1950s
Located in New York, NY
One beautiful diamond brooch from 1950's.
Set with 9.00cts of diamonds.
Excellent. condition.
1.5 inches long.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Toothy Brooch/Lapel Pin
By Mordekai
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Handmade by soldering the teeth and open mouth into one surreal art piece to wear on your lapel or your scarf..
Wild. Fun. Playful. Wear your mouth on your sleeve with the Mordekai...
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
David Webb Tiger Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Chrysoprave Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiger Head Brooch created by David Webb featuring marquise green onyx, cabochon emeralds, approximately 0.99 carats of brilliant-cut diamond...
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Glass Jeweled Heart & Key Brooch Designed by Robert Rose c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Ornate glass jeweled heart & key brooch designed by Robert Rose
The large scale gilt metal brooch is embellished with a collection of glass settings in a myriad of colors
The rounde...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Silver 813H Brooch Finland Paavo Tynell Oy Taito Ab
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver 813H Brooch Finland Paavo Tynell Oy Taito Ab
Finland Paavo Tynell Oy Taito Ab
This was probably done in the 1940s-50s
Stamp 813 Silver and OY TAITO AB
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Brooches
Materials
Silver
Silver Brooch Mirjam Salminen, Finland, 1962
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooch Mirjam Salminen Finland 1962.
Kaunis Koru Oy Helsinki Finland
916H Silver
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Silver
David Webb Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant brooch made and signed by David Webb features white diamonds and rubies in the center.
Followed by beautifully crafted 18K Yellow Gold weighting approximately 35.1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Double Dolphin Wave Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1987 for Donna Karan's fluid clothing, this brooch is gold plated brass, and is a depiction of two dolphins swimming in the sea. The iconic look of these organic motions, ...
Category
1880s American Antique Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Gold Openwork Swan Brooch With Crystal Pavé By Lady Remington, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- 3" x 2.75"
- Gold plated
- Crystal rhinestone details
- By Lady Re...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Brooches
Cilea Purple and Green Resin Floral Brooch
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this stunning dimensional floral pin brooch. This elegant hand-made artisanal resin brooch features colorful berries and leaves in purple, red, green, and rust c...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver Enameled Butterfly Brooch Pair
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Enameled butterfly Brooch pair
Stamp 925H
I do not know where made, but a strong suspicion of Scandinavia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Monique Vedie Talosel Resin Purple and Green Floral Brooch, Line Vautrin School
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Monique Vedie Talosel or resin brooch features a stylized dimensional flower shape in pearlized purple and green colors. The rare piece has a security closing clasp at ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Pin Jacket Silver Yellow Gold Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1963 Georges Braque Gold and Jasper Deiphobe Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown
Beautifull 18K Gold and Jasper Brooch with emerald cut for the eye by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
CAPRI - Vintage Gold Tone Feather Brooch - Tooled Finish - Signed - Circa 1970's
By Capri
Located in Chatham, CA
CAPRI - Vintage gold tone stylized feather brooch - tooled finish - hinged pin to the back - signed - circa 1970's.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Gianfranco Ferre Jeweled Gilded Brooch with Resin Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Gianfranco Ferre couture brooch features a dimensional gilt metal geometric framing paved with crystal clear rhinestones and topped with two massive champagne resin cab...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Pink Gripoix Glass Gilded Scroll Brooch and Earring Set By DeNicola, 1950s
By DeNicola
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Brooch measures 3.25" x 2.5"
- Earrings measure 2" drop
- Gold plated
- Pink poured Gripoix glass and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Silver 1957 Sweden Waldemar Jonsson Moonstone Brooch
By Waldemar Jonsson
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver 1957 Sweden Waldemar Jonsson Moonstone Brooch
Height 3.7cm, width 3.5cm, depth 1.7cm
Weight 12.4 g
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Silver
1.65 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Flower Brooch Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sonia Rykiel Paris Giant Gilded Bow Brooch
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Sonia Rykiel Paris brooch features a massive, three-dimensional bow shape with gilt metal, all textured and carved with see-through stars. The famous French Jeweler and...
Category
1990s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti "d" Letter Brooch Pendant in Silver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti "D" Letter Brooch Pendant in Sterling Silver
An elegant example of Elsa Peretti’s visionary design, this Tiffany & Co. brooch pendant from the 1980s embod...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Designer Enamel Penguin Brooch Happy Holiday Pin
By Danecraft
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Wonderful! Penguin with Sassy Personality! Vintage Designer Signed Danecraft Enamel Penguin Brooch Pin. Enhanced with Sparkling Belly and Red S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Colossal Spiral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created for a Donna Karan fall collection 1987, this large and impressive brooch is iconic for Robert Lee Morris and for Donna Karan, due to the unmistakable organic flow of the desi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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