Artisan Brooches

Large Layered Mid Century Crystal Brooch in differing tones of citrine and aurora crystal. Made in Austria circa 1950. Unsigned. 3" x 2".

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

Incredibly Rare Art Deco Disney Trifari Donald Duck Brooch from the 1930's. Early KTF hallmark with original enamel and ruby paste cab eyes. 2" x 1", 1930's USA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1950s Western Germany Gold-Tone Filigree Brooch with Green Rhinestones and Faux Pearls This dazzling mid-century brooch, marked "Western Germany," showcases the intricate craftsmansh...

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

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

This charming 1960s floral brooch captures the essence of mid-century costume jewelry with its elegant botanical motif and radiant gold-tone finish. Designed in the shape of a styliz...

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

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

High Jewelry Masterpiece: Diamond-Paved Lobster Brooch on Sardinian Red Coral Presenting an extraordinary statement piece that celebrates the exquisite treasures of the Mediterrane...

This gorgeous estate brooch features a beautiful arrangement of round brilliant-cut white diamonds and baguette-cut sapphires set in platinum with an 18k white gold pin and safety ca...

Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch – Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s – Unmarked A charming and whimsical Mid-Century jeweled clown brooch, crafted in rich gold-tone metal and set wi...

Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch from the 1960's. Hand made poured glass with distinctive feather work glass in petals with center of ruby and aquamarine glass cabochons. Elabo...

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

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

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

The diamond micro-pavé "Palm Flower" brooch represents the pinnacle of masculine high jewelry—where technical mastery meets botanical elegance. The term "palm flower" refers to a flo...

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

Judith Leiber Massive figural gilt metal pendant - brooch necklace c 1970s The Asian theme pendant necklace is designed with a huge Japanese style immortal figure suspended from a h...

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

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

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

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

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

This vintage Cadoro brooch features a circular, floral-inspired design crafted in gold-tone metal and set with clear rhinestones surrounding a central faux pearl cabochon. The compos...

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

Between the first ad campaign that fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally admired Paris-based multimedia artist Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) for her blockbuster perfume "Shocking" in 1937, and in 1940 when they left France after launching her perfume "Sleeping" shortly before the Nazi occupation during WWII, the illustrator-cum-ceramist distinctly handmade--while traditional materials for couture costume jewelry were scarce in Paris--this whimsical red glazed ceramic brooch, which depicts a duck holding an umbrella dripped with dashes of turquoise and black glaze to appear wet. Significantly, the trombone clasp of the brooch pin, the long-pronged gilt frame, and the text stamped on its back plate "Made In France" match a similarly sized glazed ceramic brooch of a decoratively chained bear that was published in the book Bijoux (page 146). The author Deanna Farenti Cera dated that likewise unbranded unsigned brooch to 1938 when it was commissioned for one of Schiaparelli's themed fashion shows "Circus". The invitation to that show, which was illustrated with circus characters and performing animals by Vertes' Parisian peer Christian Berard, included a domesticated white duck--notably not holding nor wearing a fashion accessory. Unusually, Schiaparelli had commissioned couture umbrellas from other artisans in the 1930s--a couple of which were acquired by TheMet museum. Another relevant Met acquisition of one of the designer's couture evening gowns, which it dates to Summer 1940, features three large glazed-ceramic fasteners in a contrasting color matching our brooch. The like findings, materials, construction, text, object and palette aside, accessory-adorned ducks were among the figurative animals commissioned by Schiaparelli for that last collection before the Germans dominated Paris by June 1940, which is evidenced by the photo of the dated gilt hatpin depicting a bejeweled bird head with a bill that appears in the book by Patrick Mauries about another Schiaparelli-associated French parurier Lina Baretti (pages 124-125). See our other listing for one of Baretti's uniquely feathered designs, which likewise has a pronged gilt frame with trombone clasp like ours, but whose partridge subject best suits an earlier Schiaparelli collection for Fall 1938 titled "Pagan". For us, distinguishing our brooch from other one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces created for Schiaparelli couture...

This is a beautiful sterling silver handmade diamond pearl red eyed serpent brooch. This brooch consists of : Diamond weight- 2.90cts Diamond type- Rose cut and uncut diamond Diamon...

An enchanting and whimsical Mid-Century vintage figurative brooch depicting a charming duck. Masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piece weighs a total of 10 grams and represe...

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal Accents Make a bold, playful statement with this vintage Kenneth Jay Lane alligator brooch—a dazzling piec...

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

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

Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch from the 1960's. Charming drop brooch with genuine tigers eye cbaochons set in rope motif settings of gilt sterling. Dated 1961, Signed Gro...

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

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

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

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

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

Chanel Silver CC Opal Crystal Pearl Small Brooch *Marked 17 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box  -It is approximately 1." x 1.4". -Very classic -In a pristine condition AB...

Boulder Opal from Queensland, Australia is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. Spectacular in size, color, shape and exhibiting a full rainbow of colors, this 47.50-carat free shape Opal is a gem-quality stone for the avid collector or jewelry lover. Lively and bursting with color, this unique gemstone offers endless possibilities of creating a truly one of a kind statement ring, necklace or a pendant/brooch. Colorful boulder noble Opal...

This dazzling 1950s floral brooch and clip-on earring set by Jomaz showcases the brand’s signature flair for dramatic costume design. The large flower brooch and matching earrings ar...

This exquisite brooch is a true testament to the art of fine jewelry, expertly crafted from 18K white gold. Its design features a captivating combination of luxurious gemstones, incl...

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

This eye-catching floral brooch pendant is a statement piece of contemporary costume jewelry, crafted in a dazzling flower motif. The five large petals are meticulously set with doze...

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

Celestial Morpho – A Titanium Butterfly Sculpture in Ultra Blue Crafted as if plucked from a dream, this Titanium butterfly sculpture shimmers with...

Charming Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Floral Brooch from the 1940's. Elaborate hand beaded cluster of hand blown glass beads with brass floral caps and stems....

An exceptional and highly collectible vintage statement brooch depicting a whimsical owl perched on a branch, masterfully crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and silver. This sculptural ...