Modernist Brooches

Paco Rabanne Paris designed this rare fox brooch in the 1970s. The design features a stylized, leaping fox in a modernist aesthetic that reflects the brand's space-age, futuristic in...

Line Vautrin Talosel Cornucopia Brooch An exceptional creation by the legendary artist Line Vautrin, this Talosel brooch embodies both artistry and innovation. Designed in the form o...

A fine vintage Norwegian Modernist silver & enamel brooch. By Aksel Holmsen. In sterling silver with remnants of a light gilding. With 4 red guilloché enamel circles set in an ope...

A beautiful brooch and clip on earring set in sterling silver and Amethyst. It is a geometric design of overlapping silver angles in 2 different textures with a center round amethys...

This exceptional, colorful, giant Lucite brooch was designed by Harriet Bauknight for Kaso in the 1980s. The large dimensional shape features a stylized flower on a black acrylic Luc...

Simply Delightful! Vintage Embellished Gold Owl with Hand set Cat's Eye Eyes Brooch Pin. Measuring approx. 1.2” h x 1.1” w. Beautifully Hand crafted embellished 14K Yellow Gold mount...

An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...

Step into the world of rare artistry with this stunning Line Vautrin geometric Talosel brooch—a masterpiece of Parisian craftsmanship. Its striking rectangular shape is adorned with ...

A rare, large scale handmade, one of a kind, sterling silver and malachite cat brooch created by Robert and Audrey Engstrom. Brooch measures 4" in hei...

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Gemstone Gold Bumble Bee Brooch. Hand set with Jade, Ruby and Pearl. Hand crafted 14K Gold Gold mounting. Measuring approx. 1.4” L x 1.1” W. More Beautiful ...

Made in 1962 by Swedish Rune Tennesmed, this modern minimal sterling silver geometric brooch features a faux ruby poured-glass red cabochon, concave sheet metal, and openwork that forms two corners of the two-tier triangular brooch. This simple abstract design is characteristic of the rounded geometric shapes that framed his silvery pieces, while his early work sometimes included a pop of brightly colored glass. Tennesmed (1929-2011) was a 20th-century studio metalsmith, who changed his given name Carlsson to reflect his craft and his business name, which means "pewtersmith" in Swedish. This unusually elegant and sleek piece was made for Scandinavian Atelje Stigbert, which was recognized for producing modern jewelry designs in sterling silver and gold. The brooch was likely commissioned by the Stigbert workshop founder Stig Engelbert who died in 1962, before his artisan sons evolved the family business to be known as Engelbert. Recognized as one of the most significant and popular Scandinavian artists of the mid-20th century, Tennesmed revived ancient Viking...

This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students. The brown Talosel framing boasts an encrusted geometric form with golden honey resin c...

This striking oversized Italian brooch, attributed to the Memphis Studio era, showcases a bold modernist design. Its extra‑wide silver‑plated pin is paired with color‑block Lucite ge...

Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage diamond emerald yellow and white gold brooch. With its black enamel nose, emerald...

This vintage animal novelty brooch features a whimsical stylized turtle, beautifully masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Bearing the prestigious hallmark of Cartier Paris, ...

This is a very fine mid-century modern Black Onyx Sterling Silver brooch by Sigi Pineda of Mexico. Signed Sigi Taxco Sterling and numbered 416 I believe. The Mexican sterling silver modernist brooch...

Simply Beautiful! Panther Brooch Hand set with Sparkling Crystals, dangling a Faux white Pearl. Hand crafted White Gold plated mounting. Pin measures approx. 2.25" long. So versatile...

Simply Beautiful! A Wonderful Multi Gemstone Brooch. Securely Hand set with 2.75tcw Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires set in Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1" L x 1.1"...

French designers Marie-Therese and Christian Migeon, known as Migeon & Migeon, created this spectacular, artisan-crafted modernist resin brooch in the 1980s. The pair were active...

An mid 20th Century diamond and enamel jockey brooch, the carved galloping horse’s body encrusted with single cut diamonds, estimated to weigh 2.25 carats in total, grain-set to a pl...

This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students. The brown Talosel framing boasts an encrusted geometric form with honey amber resin cabochons on a silver foil background. The brooch has a security closing clasp at the back. There is no visible designer's mark. Dimensions: 1.69 in wide (4.2 cm) by 3.07 in long (7.8 cm). Reference: In the 1970s, the boutique Line Vautrin opened on the Left Bank in Paris and is thriving. However, Line is a designer, not a manager, and she needs to be involved in the creative process. She plans to open and lead a school where she will teach her manufacturing processes to others. Her daughter, Marie-Laure Bonnaud-Vautrin, taught there for ten years. The students are both enthusiasts who come to spend their free time and also artists searching for new techniques. Some artists who attended the Line Vautrin School...

Georg Jensen Atomic Brooch by Henning Koppel. Wonderfully simple, spare but strikingly modern as all his designs are. Sterling silver. Signed Jensen, Ar...

Love bug. Symbolizing good luck, this Cartier Paris diamond, black onyx, enamel, and 18 karat yellow gold vintage brooch is delightful. Circa 1975-85. Signed Cartier with serial ...

A very fine 18k gold, emerald, and diamond modernist brooch. Attributed to Andrew Grima. Comprising a textured spiral in 18k yellow gold with prong set round smooth emerald caboch...

Simply Wonderful! Vintage Garavelli Italian Designer Amazonite and Ruby Eye Gold Penguin Brooch. Featuring a Hand set Amazonite and Ruby Eye. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Measuri...

Gio' Pomodoro, unique gold brooch, 1953, jewel of Italian modernist artist. An extraordinary example of wearable art, this unique piece belongs to the early and most experimental pha...

A stunning Retro stylized figural Tassel pin set with clear round Swarovski Crystals; approx. length: 2”. Circa: 1950s. A Sparkly Classic to add pizzazz to...

Rare vintage sterling silver horse brooch by Alwand Vahan for Cartier. This exquisite work of art shows the great craftsmanship of VAHAN, founded i...

Harriet Bauknight designed this impressive acrylic Lucite brooch for Kaso in the 1980s. The geometric wave shape is fully carved, with a frosted texture and a multilayered, laminated...

An exquisite metal brooch hand-crafted by the highly talented American artist Sharon Seggi, elegantly showcases the artistic flair of the 1980s era. The brooch features a tall, femal...

This stunning Kalinger Paris brooch features a massive dimensional bouquet of flowers made of gold-plated coated resin, all carved, textured, and ornate with resin cabochons and crys...

Spectacular Swiss Organic Modernist Gubelin, Gilbert Albert 18K yellow gold, abalone shell and pearl statement brooch 1960's Length: 2.75 inches Width: 2.5 inches Marks: Gubelin, 750...

This elegant French fashion designer, Georges Rech Paris, brooch features an organic, free-form, dimensional shape in crystal-clear Lucite with gold foil inclusions. The piece has a ...

This adorable Irena Jaworska (1925 - 2021) Talosel resin brooch features a three-dimensional geometric fan shape in black resin, framed and topped with an orange-saffron mosaic of mi...

Simply Beautiful! Stylish Finely detailed Ruby Bee Brooch Pendant. Hand Pave-set with 1.00tcw Rubies and Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Features a convertible pin-and-bail design. ...

This elegant vintage toucan brooch by French fashion house Carven Paris masterfully combines luxury and playfulness in one stunning piece. The toucan perches proudly on a branch, its...

This spectacular Kalinger Paris modernist pin brooch features a dimensional old piece of driftwood wrapped around with rope made of gilded metal-coated resin. This piece is typical o...

Brutalist 70s Pendant/brooch in the manner of Arthur King. The large 3 1/4 x 2" 14k tendril-like gold work freeform pendant/brooch with four freshwate...

Anne and Frank Vigneri designed this rare, impressive Lucite or Resin brooch in the 1990s. The dimensional geometric shape features a massive medallion complemented with dangling cha...

This striking ruby, opal and diamond brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a luminous oval opal measuring approximately 13.8 x 9.9 mm, accented by round and o...

Simply Beautiful! Elegant & Finely detailed Vintage Amethyst Gold Bee Fly Wasp Brooch Pin. Featuring Hand set Amethyst, weighing approx. 15tcw and Beautifully Hand-crafted textur...

This exquisite Lanvin Paris couture brooch is a statement piece from the 1980s. The piece features a carved, see-through, geometric gilded-metal frame complemented by royal-blue enam...

This striking animal themed fine jewelry statement brooch pin is crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, sculpted in the form of a horse’s head with a flowing mane and studded with 4.10 cara...

Seated lion brooch designed by Fred of Paris. This whimsical brooch is one of the most iconic designs by the jewelry house of Fred Paris. This model was created in Paris France back...

This refined panther brooch pin is crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring an array of round cut rubies in mixed sizes with a total gemstone weigh...

This charming Irena Jaworska (1925 - 2021) Talosel resin brooch features a dimensional, rounded geometric shape in black resin framing, topped with a mosaic of mirrors in orange-saff...

Sculpted dragon brooch designed by Cartier. This is an exceptional brooch, created by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970. This brooch was carefully sculpted in three dimensions in the shape of a mythical dragon. Has been crafted with spiky patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with highly textured finish. It is embellished with four natural earth mined gemstones, such rubies and emeralds. It is fitted at the reverse, with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical lock to wear as a brooch. This is a great statement piece of jewelry and we are sure will stimulate great conversations. This mythical animal can be exhibited as a sculpture, since stand alone in their claws. The Dragon & His Year This mythical animal symbolizes power, good fortune, and strength and is associated with auspicious traits like intelligence, ambition and charisma. Historically linked with imperial power, Chinese emperors considered themselves descendants of dragons, emphasizing the dragon's esteemed position. The Year of the Dragon holds immense significance in the Chinese zodiac, repeating every 12 years. And this year’s Chinese Lunar New Year, occurring Feb. 10, follows the Year of the Rabbit, with Dragon. In contrast to the other eleven animal signs (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig) in the Chinese zodiac, Dragon is the only legendary creature. Historically linked with imperial power, Chinese emperors considered themselves descendants of dragons, emphasizing the dragon’s esteemed position. European legends portray dragons as demonic, malevolent beings guarding treasures to be conquered by heroic kings. The persistent malevolent connotations of the dragon in Western cultures can be directly attributed to the influence of early Christianity, where the dragon and its serpentine relations were often regarded as stand-ins for the devil. In contrast to the Western connotations of the dragon, the dragon in Chinese culture symbolizes good luck, strength, health and the male element Yang. Chinese dragons are heralded as bringers of good fortune, associated with rain and water. This positive connotation in China stems...

A sculptural gems-set brooch designed by Andrew Grima. This is a fabulous brooch created in London by the acclaimed designer-goldsmith Andrew Grima, back in the 1963. The extremely ...

A very fine brooch by Ed Wiener. Additional Details: In 14k gold and set with cultured round white pearl. Great Modernism from one of New York City's most important Mid-Century jew...

A fine signed Mid-Century Modern silver brooch. In sterling silver. In the form of an abstract trumpet. By Paul Lobel. Lobel was a Romanian-born and New York based jeweler, desig...

An Italian whimsical fish brooch. This is a beautiful colorful brooch of a betta fish created in Italy with exceptional craftsmanship. The brooch has been crafted with thorough deta...

This is an authentic vintage Tiffany & Co. flower motif brooch masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Weighing a substantial 16.5 grams and measuring 1.25 inches, the broo...

Rare, 1950's copper enamel brooch with boomerang and fish in a modernist design created by George Faddis of Pennsylvania. Brooch measures 2 1/4" by 1 7/...

Simply Beautiful! Unique Vintage Diamond Gold Sword Brooch w/Chain. Hand set with .50tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Hand-crafted in 18K White Gold. Measuring approx. 2.2” long ...

Rarest Schreiner Ruffle series Maltese cross brooch #2. Of staggered rows of signature inverted and tapered keystone emerald rectangle ruffle stones ....

This wonderful vintage hallmarked abstract sterling silver signed brooch/ pin by Sigi Pineda Is hallmarked TB-28 Mexico 925. It is from the 60's. it is a f...

Signed Pauline Rader brooch in the image of a court jester; gilt metal body set with a large oval shaped Faux Coral body and turquoise eyes. Signed: PAULINE RADER; measuring approx. ...

It is a striking Talosel or resin brooch designed by Irena Jaworska in the 1970s. The rare piece features an important dimensional, geometric modernist shape in gilded resin framing,...

Fabulous Designer Chunky Red and Black Bakelite Layered Bow Tie Ribbon Pin Brooch. For that Special Someone, including You!

Indulge in a piece of American and European History with Madeleine Albright's iconic Georg Jensen Pin Brooch #374B Möbius designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow....