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Style: Modernist
Vintage Art Glass Evil Eye Golden Marquise Crystal Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Glass Evil Eye Crystal Golden Vintage Mid Century Modern Statement Brooch Pin Centering an Art Glass Evil Eye. Surrounded by Hand set Golden Marquise Sparkling ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Line Vautrin School Amber Honey Talosel Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful 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.
The brooch is in excellent condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 1.69 in wide (4.2 cm) x 3.07 in long (7.8 cm).
In the 1970s, the boutique Line Vautrin opened on the left bank in Paris and is doing well, but Line is a designer, not a manager, and she needs to be in the creation process. She plans to open and lead a school where she will teach her manufacturing processes. 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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modernist Brooches
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch #392 By Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver brooch (#392) designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. The brooch is stamped with the Georg Jensen within dotted oval mark, '925 S', '42', and 'TORUN...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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 ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Large Ed Wiener NYC Modernist 14K Gold & Diamond Brooch or Pin
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist brooch.
By Ed Wiener, the renowned New York City Mid-Century jewelry maker.
Comprising 2 conjoined abstract 3-prong elements. One set with a round cut diamond to its end. Secured with a pin and catch to its reverse.
Ed Wiener was one of the most important jewelry designers in post-war New York City. His form language contributed greatly to the vocabulary of 20th Century jewelry design, and his work is held in both major museums & important private collections.
Marked to the reverse EW / 14K.
Simply a wonderful Ed Wiener brooch...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Andrew Grima Attributed 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, & Diamond Modernist Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1984 Angela Cummings Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Inlaid Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric pendant-brooch designed by Angela Cummings.
This is beautiful rare pair of earrings, created by Angela Cummings, for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1984. This modernist pendant...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
James Frappe Sterling Silver Turquoise American Modernist Brooch
By James Frappe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver brooch with inlay of turquoise and wood created by James Frappe of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brooch measures 2 7/8" by 1" and is signed Frappe, Sterling on reverse....
Category
1960s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Kalinger Gilded Resin and Cabochons Floral Brooch
By Kalinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Kalinger Paris brooch features a massive dimensional bunch of flowers made of gold-plated coated resin, all carved and textured and ornate with resin cabochons and crys...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modernist Brooches
VERDURA 1970 Large Brooch Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum And 9.66 Ctw Diamonds
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by Verdura.
This is a very rare and bold versatile pendant-brooch created in Milan Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura, back in 1970. The piece is pretty large and has been crafted in the shape of six curved-arms Maltese cross in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a finish of high polish and accented in the center with a platinum element for the settings of the diamonds. This center is mounted with an impeccable pave setting composed by natural white colorless diamonds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with hinged double pins with a trombone security lock. This is a gorgeous piece masterfully crafted and surely will pop up to the wearer. Modeled after the Maltese crosses Fulco di Verdura first created for Chanel in the 1930s, this Ray brooch is one of the firm’s earliest and most popular designs. It quickly found favor with the era’s most stylish women including Millicent Rogers and Truman Capote’s Society Swans. The rich, golden rays center on a pavé-set diamond knot motif.
Diamonds: The platinum parts are mounted in a pave setting, with 138 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 9.66 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity.
Weight: 75.30 Grams, (48.30 Dwt).
Measurements: 70 mm by 72 mm by 15 mm (2.76 x 2.85 x 0.60 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the platinum, the seven-digits inventory serial numbers and signed, "VERDURA .750 18KT PLAT VEC4598".
Verdura
The Duke Fulco di Verdura (1899-1978), start his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. In 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and to open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gains the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society.
Collateral: This pendant-brooch is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Verdura pendant...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1960 Flower Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Flower brooch designed by Tiffany & Co.
This is a beautiful three-dimensional flower brooch, created by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co., back in the 1960. The vintage brooch has ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Irena Jaworska, Line Vautrin School Resin Talosel and Mirrors Mosaic Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
It is a striking Talosel or resin brooch designed by Irena Jaworska in the 1970s. The rare piece features a dimensional, geometric modernist shape in gilded resin framing, topped wit...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modernist Brooches
Siamese Kitty Cat Golden Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Beautiful Siamese Kitty Cat with attitude Vintage Brooch. Gold tone mounting. Measuring approx. 0.6” h x 1.2” l. Exquisitely detailed, giving a 3D appearance. More...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Modernist Opal Brooch by Paul Binder
By Paul Binder
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Paul Binder, Zurich, Switzerland. This opal and diamond-set pin is so seventies cool! By Paul Binder, one of the great names in the Swiss modernist movement, his...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Madeleine Albright's Georg Jensen Pin Brooch 374B Mobius Torun Bulow Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
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....
Category
20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Harriet Bauknigt for Kaso Black and Rainbow Geometric Acrylic Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknigt designed this spectacular acrylic resin or Lucite brooch for Kaso in the 1980s. The geometric "comma" shape is carved and has a frosted texture. The rare brooch has ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Rattlesnake Snake Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Elaine Pike
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver pin brooch in the form of a Rattlesnake Snake with its tongue out and rattle up. The wonderful rattle has three moveable beads - the center is Lapis Lazuli bead. The brooch has engraved details throughout creating the snake's scales. The brooch is a wonderful large size of 1 5/8 inches tall and 2 inches wide. The brooch is signed Sterling, Elaine Pike...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Björn Weckström 14karat Gold Brooch name, Drift wood. Lapponia 1971
Located in Orimattila, FI
14k gold Brooch name, Drift wood. Lapponia 1971
Ajopuut is name in Finland.
Gold brooch
14k gold. 585
Measurements 40 x 33 mm.
Weight 18.8 g.
See also other Weckström jewelry for sal...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold
Silver and Rose Quartz Brooch by Elis Kauppi, Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1961
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely silver brooch by Elis Kauppi, in a rectangular form with a large rose quartz stone in the center. Beautiful, crisp pink color.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Silver
Iconic Cartier Plique A Jour Sapphire and Diamond BEE Vintage Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and finely detailed CARTIER BEE with Plique A Jour Wings Brooch Pin. The Bee is adorned with 1.5 Carats of Sapphires for its wing...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Designer Signed Dodds Mid Century Modern Jelly Belly Duck Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Designer Vintage Signed Dodds Jelly Belly Duck Mid Century Modern Brooch. Hand set with a White Belly and a Pink Eye. Gold tone mounting. Measuring appro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
TIFFANY & CO. by Paloma Picasso Geometric Money Clip in Solid .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Money clip designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Beautiful mechanical money clip created in New York City by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co., back in the late 1980's. The ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Enamel and Diamond UNICORN Carousel Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Enamel and .04tcw Diamond Gold Unicorn Carousel Vintage Gold Brooch. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1.3" L x 1.2" W x 0.3" H. More Beautiful in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Signed Napier Penguin Jelly Belly and Sparkling Crystal Designer Brooch
By Napier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Finely detailed Vintage Signed Napier Penguin Faceted Jelly Belly and Sparkling Crystal Designer Brooch Pin. Featuring a La...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
HENRY DUNAY New York Fish Brooch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
Fish brooch designed by Henry Dunay.
This is a gorgeous brooch in the shape of a fish, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990. The fantasti...
Category
1990s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Brooch by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1960
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooch by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1960
Fine and Rare Finland Jewelry
Smoky quartz
Gold 585
One picture from Kupittaan Kulta old ca...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold
French Artist Willy Gilded Bronze and Enamel Brooch
By Willy
Located in Atlanta, GA
French sculptor-artist Willy designed this lovely Mid-Century bronze and enamel brooch in the 1950s. The piece features a hand-made geometric gilt bronze rectangular frame topped wit...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Edouard Rambaud Paris Gilt Metal and Cobalt Blue Resin Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Edouard Rambaud Paris heart pin brooch features a dimensional oversized heart shape, gilded metal framing, and a mat finish topped with a cobalt blue resin heart caboch...
Category
1990s French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Fred of Paris 1970 Enamel Sauvage Cat Brooch 18k Gold with Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Fred of Paris.
This brooch is one of the most iconic designs by the jewelry house of Fred Of Paris. Created in Paris France back in the 1970 and crafted in the sh...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Tritone Rope Twist Diamond Vintage 2 Inch Brooch #145124
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Gold Tritone Rope Twist Design Diamond Brooch signed Cartier, 750, #145124, measuring 2.05 inch in length – a true masterpiece that embodies elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless allure. This opulent brooch showcases Cartier's renowned expertise in fine jewelry, making it a coveted addition to any discerning collector's or fashion enthusiast's collection.
Crafted from lustrous 18 Karat gold, this brooch boasts a mesmerizing tritone design, artfully intertwining yellow, white, and rose gold strands to create a captivating rope twist pattern. The three-tone combination adds depth and dimension to the piece, reflecting the utmost sophistication.
Adding an enchanting touch, a series of dazzling diamonds graces the brooch, carefully hand-set in the meticulously crafted rope twist design. These brilliant diamonds catch the light at every angle, creating a mesmerizing display of sparkle and adding an extra level of luxury to the already captivating piece.
The brooch's generous size and meticulously detailed design ensure it becomes the focal point of any outfit, elevating it to new levels of elegance. Whether worn on a chic lapel, a classic black dress, or used to fasten an elegant scarf, this brooch exudes unparalleled refinement and elevates the wearer's style effortlessly.
Not only is this Vintage Cartier brooch...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
William Spratling Mexican Modernist Sterling Silver & Gemstone 'Conch" Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine William Spratling brooch or pin.
In the shape of a stylized conch shell supported by a dark green disc.
Comprised of sterling silver and a smooth polished dark green gemston...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Rene Boivin Paris Gem Set Brooch 18kt Gold with 14.09ctw in Diamonds and Pearls
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set brooch designed by Rene Boivin.
Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Rene Boivin. This fabulous gem set brooch is a one of a kind piece and has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with magnificent gemstones and fitted with a hinged pair of double bars with a trombone security lock.
Diamonds: Mounted in an impeccable French pave setting, with 221 round brilliant cut diamonds, 11.05 carats, white colorless D/E Color, VVS-1 Clarity.
Diamonds: Mount in bezel settings, with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.04 carats, white colorless D/E Color, VVS-1 Clarity.
Pearls: Mounted with hanging elements that are holding 16 round white pearls, graduated from 5 mm to 8 mm.
Weight: 54.25 Grams, (34.78Dwt).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks and signed, "RENE BOIVIN".
Measurements: 67 mm by 95.25 mm (2.64 x 3.75 Inches).
René Boivin, born in 1864, was a French goldsmith, founded his company in 1890 in Paris. When he married Jeanne Poiret...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Owl Perched on a Branch Highlighted by a Crescent Moon Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Vintage Gold Owl perched on a Branch highlighted by a Crescent Moon. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1.8" l x 1.4" w. More Beautiful in real time! ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier.
Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond and Onyx Gold Vintage Dog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and finely detailed Mid Century Modern CARTIER Dog with revolving head Brooch Pin sporting a Diamond collar articulated Hand cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Anne and Frank Vigneri Colorful Resin Carved Giant Figurine Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Anne and Frank Vigneri multicolor Lucite brooch boasts a giant geometric design. The rare stylized young woman figurine has carving and a see-through pattern. The lucit...
Category
1990s American Modernist Brooches
Björn Weckström, 14K gold Brooch and Pearls. Lapponia 1967 "Nagaikka"
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström, a 14K gold brooch with pearls. Lapponia
Brooch in 14K gold and pearls designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia.
Brooch designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia in 14...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The most incredible gold brooch by perhaps the most famous modernist jeweller to have lived, Andrew Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style brooch is crafted with satin-finished gold bars which interconnect, centring on an octagonal citrine and accented with baguette cut diamonds. The three dimensional pin is typical of the work by Grima in the 1960s and is reminiscent of some of the famed pieces he made for royalty and high society. The pin is hallmarked for Haller Jewellery Company...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ed Wiener NYC Modernist 14 Karat Gold and Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Kenneth Jay Lane Ladybug Runway Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Ladybug Gold tone Brooch Pin by Designer Kenneth Jay Lane. Signed on reverse: KJL. Chic and Timeless...Illuminating your look...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vhernier Milano Grapes Brooch in 18kt White Gold with 2.88 Cts Diamonds & Quartz
By Vhernier
Located in Miami, FL
Bunch of grapes brooch designed by Vhernier.
Magnificent and rare three dimensional brooch, created in Milano Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Vhernier. This beautiful colorful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CLAUDE LALANNE For Zolotas Sculptural Laurel Leaves Pendant-Brooch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Laurel leaves pendant designed by Claude Lalanne (1924-2019) for Zolotas.
This is a beautiful three-dimensional convertible pendant-brooch, created by the French sculptor Claude Lalanne for Zolotas, back in the 1980's. This rare modernist sculptural pendant-brooch has been crafted in the shape of several laurel leaves in solid textured rich yellow gold of 18 karats. The level of textured detail on the leaves is exceptional, showing us their organic parts, such as the stems and veins. The surface of the leaves are treated with microscopic dots and pores similar to real natural leaves. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with concealed hinged pin with mechanical lock
Note: We are offering in our other listings, the matching clips-on earrings in suite to this laurel leaves pendant-brooch.
Weight: 24.5 Grams, (15.72 Dwt).
Measurements: 54 mm by 45 mm (2.13 x 1.78 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold, the Artist proof edition number and signed as follow, "Z22 EA-8 .750". Note: Likely from an authorized artist-proof edition of only 9 pieces.
Claude Lalanne
Was a French sculptor and designer most widely known for her work in the collaborative duo Les Lalanne with her husband, Francois-Xavier Lalanne. Claude Lalanne’s personal work often manifested itself in the form of decorative flora and fauna, drawing from Surrealism and Art Nouveau in her furniture pieces. The artist also created jewelry which were often molded from twisted flowers, leaves, and branches made in copper and gilt bronze. Her unique style of decorative design and fine art resonated with the fashion world with many of her pieces collected by leading fashion designers, including Yves Saint Laurent, the only artist he ever collaborated with throughout his career. Born Claude Dupeux in 1924 in Paris, France, Lalanne studied architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts and the École des Arts Décoratifs. She and her husband François-Xavier, who died in 2008, began working side by side during the early 1950s, creating design objects, including their famous sheep, under the business moniker Les Lalanne achieving both commercial and critical success. The school of Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris mounted a retrospective of the couple in 2010. Today, the work of Les Lalanne can be found in the collections of the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.
His collaboration with Zolotas in this period adds to the collections of this great Greek jewelry house with subtle creations of wearable art pieces. The color of gold is poured on the elegant surfaces of laurel leaves, which are transformed into long necklaces, rings, earrings, accompany belts and decorate gold chains for the ankles. The artist died at 93 years on April 10, 2019 in Fontainebleau, France.
History of Zolotas
The firm of Zolotas, was founded in Athens in 1895 by Efthimios Zolotas. The jewelry of Zolotas is very well known for their designs inspired by Greek antiquity. In the 1950, they made the decision to create the trademark and branches out into international markets. It was also during this era that the jewelry House of Zolotas began crafting what would become their ancient Greek signature style. In a gorgeous combination of modern and ancient styles. The high karat gold jewelry was fashioned using traditional techniques and motifs with contemporary flair. The symbols which had been sacred to the Greek culture some thousands of years prior were now manifested in ram, lion, snake and bull jewelry...
Category
1980s Greek Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
583 Yellow Gold Russia Soviet Union Sword Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stick Pin
583 Yellow Gold Russia Soviet Union Sword Stickpin
CCCP Jewelery.
Sword with red stone.
The other is the Moscow Olympics.
Category
1980s Russian Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rock Crystal Emerald Ruby Gold French Statement 1950s Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Captivating Figural Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Rock Crystal, Emerald Ruby Gold French Mid Century Modern Face Statement Brooch Pin. Beautifully Hand crafted in 18K Ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Oak Leaves And Enameled Acorns 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Oak leaves and enameled acorns 18k yellow gold clip brooch.
The "1970s Oak Leaves And Enameled Acorns 18K Yellow Gold Clip Brooch" exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tahitian and White South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Statement Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Spectacular! Oscar Worthy Tahitian and White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Vintage Statement Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Natural Tahitian and South Sea Pearls. Measuring appro...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Thomas Gentille 1970 Yellow Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
Evil Eye Blue Crystal Tear Drop and Diamante Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Evil Eye Blue Crystal Tear Drop and Diamanté Brooch Pin. Approx. size: 1.8 inches x 1.8 inches, including the Blue Crystal Teardrop. More Beautiful in real...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Finnish Silver Hedgehog Brooch by Kirsti Ilvessalo, Kalevala Koru
Located in Orimattila, FI
Finnish Silver hedgehog brooch by Kirsti Ilvessalo - Kalevala Koru
Dimensions:
Width: (27 mm)
Length: (35 mm)
916H Silver
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver
Mikimoto Modernist 14k Gold & Akoya Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese Modern gold & pearl brooch.
By Mikimoto.
In 14k gold.
Set with 8 round white Akoya pearls.
Signed to the reverse.
Simply a wonderful Japanese modernist brooch!
...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modernist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Irena Jaworska, Line Vautrin School Resin and Mirrors Mosaic Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This adorable Irena Jaworska Talosel resin pin brooch, features a three-dimensional geometric fan shape in black resin framing topped with an orange-saffron mosaic of mirrors. The ra...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modernist Brooches
Italy Mid Century 1960 Enamel Brooch 18Kt Gold With 4.42 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Italian enamel Orchid brooch with natural gemstones
Very handsome and colorful dress clip, created in Milano Italy during the mid-century period, back in the 1960. This attractive p...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow...
Rare Robert Audrey Engstrom Malachite Sterling Silver American Modern Cat Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Rare H Stern Mid-Century 18K Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Modernist Brooch Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
A Renowned Legacy of Craftsmanship and Innovation
Discover the allure of a truly exceptional piece by H. Stern, the storied Brazilian jeweler revered worldwide for its cutting-edge d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Maltese Brooch Pendant 18Kt Gold With 31.1 Ctw In Diamonds & Tourmaline
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Outstanding jeweled Pendant-Brooch designed by Verdura.
An iconic vintage piece, designed in 1950 by Verdura as a stylized asymmetric eight pointed Maltese cross. It was individually assembled by pieces, crafted in solid 18 karats of high polished yellow gold and embellished with gemstones. Suited at the reverse with a hinged vertical double pins bars with a trombone lock. Can be wear as a pendant too.
Prong set with a mix of 28 rounds and oval cuts gems, of natural green tourmaline, gradated from deep and light color variations,. They have a combined weight of about 30 carats.
Accented, with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds, all prong set, with a total weight of 1.10 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity.
This piece have a total weight of 54.1 grams and a measures of 58 mm by 58 mm (2.28 by 2.28 inches).
Stamped with the maker's mark, serially numbered and signed, "VERDURA VC 1061".
The Duke Fulco Di Verdura (1899-1978) start his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich.
In the 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gain the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society.
Literature: This exact model is published in the book, Verdura; The life and work of a master jeweler, Patricia Corbett, Thames and Hudson 2002, pp-85 illustrated.
Note: The Maltese cross, is a cross symbol, consisting of four "V" or arrowhead shaped concave quadrilaterals converging at a central vertex at right angles, two tips pointing outward symmetrically. It is a heraldic cross variant which developed from earlier forms of eight-pointed crosses in the 16th century. Although chiefly associated with the Knights Hospitaller (Order of St. John, now the Sovereign Military Order of Malta...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Moon and Stars Celestial Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Celestial Moon and Stars Brooch. Featuring the Moon and Stars, adorned with Crystals. Diameter of Brooch measures approx. 1./5" More Beautiful in Real time!...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage Mexican William Spratling Silver Modernist Square Cube Earrings & Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, three-piece Mexican silver modernist square cube clip-on earrings and brooch.
By William Spratling.
With cube-shaped screw back earrings with screwbacks and a confor...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver
Cartier 1970 Sculpted Dragon Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modernist Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
