Vintage Kurt Wayne Emerald 18karat Yellow Gold Frog Brooch Pin
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:18k Gold,Yellow Gold
- Stone:Emerald
- Stone Cut:Emerald Cut
- Dimensions:Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)Length: 2 in (50.8 mm)
- Place of Origin:United States
- Period:Early 20th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1969
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:
Kurt Wayne
Kurt Wayne brought an optimistic and playful style to the art of making jewelry. Celebrated by those in the know for his alluring, offbeat creations that feature south sea pearls, emeralds and more, Wayne strayed from conventional jewelry design of the time, making such bold decisions as setting a square-cut diamond in the center of a polished orb of black onyx. The Austrian-born designer produced lively pendants, rings and brooches made to resemble frogs, canaries and owls, and with radiant starbursts and clustered stones, Wayne's style was meant to bedazzle as much as it was to stoke the imagination.
Not much is known about the life of Kurt Wayne. He is believed to have been born in 1909, in Vienna, and was reportedly fostered by a jeweler at the age of ten. Under the jeweler's tutelage, Wayne learned about watchmaking and how to work with gold, silver and precious stones.
At the time, the whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery that had characterized the Art Nouveau style — cemented in Viennese culture by artists such as those in the Wiener Werkstätte collective and others working in the Jugendstil style in Germany and Austria — had given way to Art Deco’s geometric diamond brooches and long pearl necklaces.
In 1937, Wayne emigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. He is said to have established his own business in 1945 and found great success in making jewelry. Throughout his career, he developed close ties to the Zale family of Zale jewelers and with Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus.
Wayne created imaginative modernist cocktail rings and other accessories during the 1970s and 1980s that are still widely collected today.
Find vintage Kurt Wayne necklaces, earrings and bracelets on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Miami, FL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- E. Pearl Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Large Frog Brooch PinBy Erwin PearlLocated in Miami, FLA peculiar Toad brooch pin by E. Pearl company , highly collectible with a textured finish, This vintage brooch pin is crafted in 69.1 grams of 18K yellow gold. The eyes of the frog are 2 Cabochon round cut Emeralds, bezel-set, weighing appx. 1.30 Carats. A single bar pin...Category
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
MaterialsEmerald, Yellow Gold
- Lindsay & Co. Vintage Emerald Platinum 18K Gold Frog Brooch PinBy LindsayLocated in Miami, FLA true masterpiece from Ralph K. Lindsay & Jerome Hoenig, Lindsay & co. was founded in 1943, and it is characterized for combining metals on their pieces. Inspired by a Frog Motif,...Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
MaterialsEmerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
- Estate Butterfly Pink Sapphire 18karat Gold Pink Brooch Pin pendantLocated in Miami, FLThis exquisite Estate Pink Sapphire butterfly pin and pendant is crafted in solid 18K white gold. Its body is covered with Round-cut genuine Round-cut pink sapphire in various tones ...Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Buccellati Vintage Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Floral Pin BroochBy BuccellatiLocated in Miami, FLhis artfully designed and meticulously crafted pin brooch with unsurpassed antique flair is an authentic work of the Italian designer Buccellati, rendered in 18-karat yellow gold, we...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
MaterialsEmerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
- Vintage Buccellati Yellow Diamond Emerald Gold Flower Brooch PinBy BuccellatiLocated in Miami, FLA charming Vintage piece from Buccellati, Crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold With its famous Rigato finish. Centered by a natural fancy yellow old mine diamond...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
MaterialsYellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold
- Vintage ScorpionDiamond Coral 18 Karat Gold Pin BroochLocated in Miami, FLScorpions symbolize ardency, rebirth and protection, so bring some passion and transformation in your life with this stunning Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Scorpion Oval Cabochon Pin Broo...Category
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, 18k Gold
- Kurt Wayne Vintage 1970 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Ruby Owl Bird Brooch PinBy Kurt WayneLocated in Baltimore, MDKurt Wayne Vintage 1970 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Ruby Owl Bird Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 15.16 grams Dimensions: 32 x 14.5mm Signed: KW 18K ©KW 1970 Gemstone: Natural R...Category
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
MaterialsRuby, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Brooch Signed Kurt WayneLocated in New York, NYJewelry designer Kurt Wayne exemplifies Retro-style jewelry. Born in Austria in 1909, he immigrated to the United States in 1937. The prolific designer worked well into the 1980s, an...Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Rare Vintage Frog Brooch 18 Karat Yellow GoldLocated in Geneva, CHThis incredible very rare vintage object crafted into the 18 K yellow gold, which will make you smile when will take a look on this cutie. This vintage and original sujet. The tota...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18K Yellow Gold Frog Brooch with EmeraldsLocated in New York, NYFinely crafted in 18K yellow gold with two cabochon emerald eyes weighing a total of approximately 1.20 carat. 64.30 grams total weight.Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
MaterialsEmerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Kurt Wayne Pin/Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold with 9 Diamonds 1.20 CTW And PearlsBy Kurt WayneLocated in Naples, FLKurt Wayne Diamond And Pearl Pin/ Brooch. This Brooch Features12 Pearls And 9 Diamonds 1.20 CTW Of Round Diamonds H In Color And VS In Clarity.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Kurt Gutmann 18K Yellow Gold Green Ruby Eyes Enamel Frog BroochLocated in Houston, TXBrand: Kurt Gutmann Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 30.50 mm Height: 14.75 mm Weight: 9.51 grams Lady's designer made 18K yellow gold ani...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
MaterialsRuby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel