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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
Diamond Brooch, Enhancer, Pendant 18 Karat Gold, in Floral Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Diamond Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, in floral design. Brooch can also be worn as a pendant. The diamonds are of very good quality, color and purity.
Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC .This lovely 18 karat white gold cherry brooch is meticulously set with round Rubies for the fruit & round Diamonds for the stem. The cherry...
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bicycle Articulating Wheels and Pedal Platinum Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Featuring a Diamond Bicycle with Articulating Wheels and Pedal Platinum Brooch. Hand set with .80tcw RBC Diamond and Hand crafted in Platinum. Talk about Riding in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edward Circa 1920s Prince of Wales Diamond Enamelled Service Pin 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Faithfully crafted in 18 carat gold, The Edward Pin symbolises service for a greater good. Her royal blue enameled banners flow beneath a bejewelled crown and diamond embellished fea...
Category

Early 20th Century British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Pin Brooch Gilt Metal and Resin Donut
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Yves Saint Laurent Paris signed pin brooch features a dimensional donut shape with textured gilt metal in a checkerboard pattern contrasted with rust resin elements with ...
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabochon amethyst and yellow gold flower brooch circa 1960. Love it because it caught your eye and we are here to connect you with b...
Category

1960s Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum &18k Gold Black Striped Tiger with Emerald Ruby Pearl Brooch
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

Sonia Rykiel Massive Gilt Metal Bowtie Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Sonia Rykiel Paris bowtie pin brooch features a dimensional massive bow shape with gilt metal all textured and with carved and see-thru stars. The piece is signed by fa...
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Double Dachshund Dog Pendant Angel Halo Vintage 14k Gold Diamond Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage double Dachshund pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Diamonds are set into the halos and tot...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Winston 6.70 carats of diamonds and platinum clip brooch, circa 1969. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry. ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ522. Scroll down for detailed specifications. ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Gilded Frog Figural Brooch by Erwin Pearl, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 2.25" x 2" - Gold plated - By Erwin Pearl (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Incredibly Lifelike Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Setter Dog Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Seeing this magnificent vintage 18k yellow gold Setter brooch, one is taking in the very best of the jewelry craft. This large brooch, fabricated entirely from 18k yellow gold, is ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Enamel & Rhinestone Black Cat Brooch - Unsigned - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage black cat brooch or pin with green crystal eye and a rhinestone studded collar - unsigned - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - mi...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Gilded Spotted Panther Figural Brooch By Florenza, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 2.25" x 2.25" - Gold plated - Clear crystal accents - Green crystal eye details - By Florenza (signed on vers...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold brooch set with ruby ​​tot. 0.80ct, onyx and single cut diamond to. 0.90 ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is approximately 4.1 cm by ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Iconic Lunch at The Ritz St. Patrick’s Four-Leaf Clover Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Iconic LUNCH AT THE RITZ Signed St. Patrick’s Four-Leaf Clover Crystal and Enamel Show Stopper Brooch. Featuring a Black Enamel Top Hat with Green Enam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Juliana Style Peach Moonglow Thermoset and Champagne Rhinestone Brooch, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - In the style of Juliana jewelry by DeLizza & Elster - 2.2" x 2" - Gold to...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Modern Brooches

Barry Kieselstein 0.53 Carat Diamond and Ruby Crown Brooch 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Barry Kieselstein 18k Yellow Gold 0.53ctw Pave Diamond & Ruby Triple Crown Brooch Designer: Barry Kieselstein Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone/Diamond Details: There are approximat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brilliant with 11 mm South Sea Pearl Brooch 10 grams 0.40 ct TW IF great Luster
Located in Viena, Viena
A classic, very high-quality South Sea cultured pearl brilliant brooch in 750 yellow gold, brooch with a light gold-colored, very fine South Sea cultured pearl, D approx. 10.9 mm, f...
Category

2010s European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k horse Brooch - solid yellow gold animal pin - enamel horse racing - Jockey
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute Belgian duck brooch. This 18k yellow gold horse racing brooch is very detailed and decorated with colourful enamel. It bears no mark, but has been tested f...
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge 7ct Diamond Apple Pendant Worm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Red Enamel Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct vintage diamond red enamel Apple pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. Rose cut diamonds total an estimated 7 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI2-I2 clarity) Rendered...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Brooch/pendant set with Cat's Eye 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch/pendant set with Cat's eye - size 6.2 cm x 3.8 cm Detailed description the size of the brooch/pendant is 6.2 cm long by 3.8 cm wide total weight: 26.5 gram...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CAPRI - Vintage Gold Tone Feather Brooch - Tooled Finish - Signed - Circa 1970's
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

18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bouquet with amethyst, jade and diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bouquet with amethyst, jade and single cut diamond. 0.08ct - F/G - VS/SI - dim. 6.2cm x 4.5cm detailed description the size of the brooch i...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

S.T. Dupont Gold Palladium 2-tone Vintage Tie Pin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S.T. Dupont Gold Palladium 2-tone Vintage Tie Pin. Would make an excellent gift for a gentleman. S.T.Dupont tie clasp gold plated vintage. Made in France . Circa 1990s. Comes with o...
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Modernist Sterling Silver Kristi Karasjok Norway Round Pin/Brooch #17364
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver modernist pin/brooch by Kristi Karasjok of Norway. A unique modern design round pin that features a wheel like design.  Measures approx 1 3/4" in diameter. ...
Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1960s Signed Boucher Goldtone & Pave Rhinestone Bow Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
Late 1960s textured goldtone and clear rhinestone brooch with security clasp. Marked "Boucher" with inventory number "0438". Measures: 1.5 inches L x 2.25 inches W. Excellent conditi...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

R. MANDLE - Vintage Faux Amber & Gold Tone Brooch - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
ROBERT MANDLE COMPANY - Vintage faux amber & brushed gold tone brooch - hinged pin to the back - signed on the back © MANDLE - United States - late 20th century. Excellent vintage c...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Vintage Gold Tone & Rhinestone Bow Brooch - Unsigned - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage gold tone and rhinestone bow brooch - unsigned - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - fine surface scratches from age and use ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Antiqued Brass Frog Dangle Brooch By Jan Michaels, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 4" x 1.5" - Antiqued brass hardware - Whimsical frog-themed with semiprecious stone details - By Jan Michaels ...
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

MONET - Large Vintage Gold Tone Bow Brooch - Signed - U. S. - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
MONET - Large vintage gold tone bow brooch - signed - United States - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - fine surface scratches from age ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

60s Vintage Opal Diamond Brooch Pin Large Oval Statement Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed large opal & diamond brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). Cabochon cut opal measures 23mm x 12mm. Single cut diamonds total an estimated...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mughal Gripoix Glass Floral Brooch By Sphinx, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 1.75" in diameter - Gold plated - Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald-colored "Gripoix" style poured glass cabochons - By Sphinx (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s ...
Category

1960s British Vintage Modern Brooches

Scintillating Vintage Gold, Diamond, Golden and Blue Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This life like characterization of a dragonfly in flight is lavishly embellished with over 130 round faceted golden and blue sapphires as well as a number of round brilliant cut diam...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

John Iversen Patinated Bronze Leaf Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
John Iversden is well known for his handmade jewelry inspired by forms in nature. In the 1990's and early 2000's, he did a serious of leaf brooches, usually made of patinated bronze....
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Bronze

Adorable Turtle Brooch/Pendant with Motion in 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Rubies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An amazing little movable terrapin in 18K yellow gold set with diamonds and rubies. The diamond encrusted head has two faceted, ruby eyes, and the turtle shell is set with vibrant, c...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faux Jade Carved Buddha Brooch By Rena Lange, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 1.25" x 2.5" - Faux carved jade - By Rena Lange (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Made in France - Estate Ac...
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Gold Vermeil Museum Reproduction Chiriqui Frog Brooch
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2" x 2" - Gold plate over sterling silver (stamped sterling) - Museum reproduction of Chiriqui frog - Circa 19...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Diminutive, Lifelike, Yellow Gold Tiger Brooch with Enamel & Bright Emerald Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This petite but very bold and dramatic 18k yellow gold tiger brooch appears at rest, but ready to pounce. With a length of 1 3/16 inches, width of 1 inch and height of 1/2 inch, this...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oversized Lucite & Patinated Brass Swirl / Snail Brooch By Fabrice Paris, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 3.5" x 3" - Brass and lucite - By Fabrice Paris (signed on verso) - Circa 1970s - Estate Acquired - Beautifu...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Brooches

BUTLER - Vintage Gold Tone & Rhinestone Heart Brooch - Signed - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
BUTLER - Vintage gold tone heart brooch - set with a single pear shaped rhinestone - hinged pin to the back - signed - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damag...
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Brooches

Boucheron, France 1960s Gold, Diamond, and Enamel Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical Mid-Century gold, diamond, and enamel brooch in the form of a cat with a diamond-set head, enameled facial features, and a curved and ribbed body, in 18k and platinum. B...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold 0.10ct Diamond football pin badge soccer charm in 9ct yellow gold. Round diamond total weight 0.10ct F colour VS...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Lucite Pear Brooch With Rhinestone Details By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - Gold plated - 2.7" x 1.6" - Black lucite - Clear crystal accents - By Kenneth Jay Lane (signed on verso) - C...
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Jean Schlumberger was vice president of Tiffany and one of their premier designers. Among those who collected his work were Bunny Mellon; Babe Paley and Diana Vreeland. His pieces co...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Brooch with amethyst and 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

Christian Lacroix Paris White Enamel Dangle Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare, stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed pin brooch features an oversized dangling bow shape with an ex-voto heart, skull, and CL logo charms in white enameled metal ornate...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Brooch set with opal and diamonds up to 1.30ct 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a leaf with opal and old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, approximately 1.30ct in total – H/I – SI Detailed description the size of the brooch...
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch set with pearl and ruby 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold brooch with mabee pearl and ruby ​​- size. 2.5 cm long by 2.9 cm wide detailed description: the size of the brooch is 2.5 cm long by 2.9 cm wide weight 6.3 grams ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Gilt and Citrine Target Brooch, Sibyl Dunlop, 1965
By Sibyl Dunlop
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Elizabeth II pierced sterling silver parcel-gilt and citrine target brooch. The brooch is stamped with London hallmarks for 1965, and the maker's mark 'SD' for Sibyl Dunlop. E...
Category

1960s British Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Austria Orange Crystal Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an Austria orange crystal brooch and earrings set. The concave checker board pattern brooch has orange crystals prong set on heavy gold plated metal. Marked Austria on clip-o...
Category

1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Flower shaped Brooch set with sapphire and diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 carat white gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with sapphire and brilliant cut diamond, approximately 1.50ct in total – H/I – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the br...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Boulder Opal "Sea & Night Sky" Gold Brooch Circa 2000s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This unique, spectacular triangular brooch is set with one freeform solid Queensland boulder opal flat cabochon with two distinct bands of colour representing the nights sky and the ...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold

SAL Swarovski Golden Bow Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stylish Swarovski gold-tone metal bow brooch with pavé-set clear crystals laid out on one band. Marked S.A.L. (Swarovski American, Ltd.) on the back of brooch. This mark wa...
Category

1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Cross Pin Brooch, Black & Pink, Gold Finish, Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your ensemble with the Kenneth Jay Lane cabochon cross pin, a stunning accessory that exudes elegance and sophistication. This exquisite piece features a light pink centerpie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

18K Gold Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamonds Emerald Blue Sapphires Large Fish Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamonds Emerald Blue Sapphires Large Fish Brooch Pin 105 round Pigeon Blood Rubys, apprx. 6 carats The eye of the fihs has a cabochon Emerald as well as ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar de la Renta Bird Pin, Textured Silver Tone, Clear Crystal Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Adorn your ensemble with the enchanting Oscar de la Renta bird brooch, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship! This exquisite piece features a textured silver-tone finish, giving ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Plique a Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, Gold and Silver Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Moira design orange to yellow plique-a-jour enamel flower brooch, with a pavé set ruby centre, and diamonds set to the outer petal edges, with a millegrain edge. Mounted in gold, w...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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