Fabulous 1980s brooch by Butler & Wilson depicting Jazz Age icon Josephine Baker in silvertone metal with rhinestones in clear, black, red, green, and blue. Marked B&W. Her "skirt" is loose strands of rhinestones. 4 1/4 inches long and 3 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. All stones are bright and better than the pictures. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Another Georg Jensen classic piece, this brooch, no 20, has a diameter of 1.75in (4.5cm). Bought in 1983, the brooch is in excellent condition. Truly a classic.

Stunningly elegant! This brooch by Iradj Moini, premiere contemporary designer, is in a class by itself. Beautiful red glass cabochons and sparkling prong set rhinestones compose the piece. With its graceful curving petals, it is very three dimensional. Note the detail work on the back of the brooch. Superb craftsmanship. Iradj Moini signature on the back bar. Brooch is 4 1/2" by 4 1/2".

Exquisite 18K. Gold New Art-Deco style Pin set with one Genuine Golden Yellow Ceylon Sapphire, Marquise cut @ 3.41 ct., Carved Black Onyx accents, 36 Brilliant Diamonds @ 0.33 ct. total weight and 36 Brilliant Diamonds @ 0.99 ct. total weight. Unique!

Huge and gorgeous this Iradj Moini brooch has it all. Multi-color glass beads, clear rhinestones and faux pearls, each one prong set. The gold plated wire forms a very intricate and graceful pattern. Iradj Moini nameplate is on the back. 5 1/4" long including the pearl drop. 3" wide and 1 1/4" deep.

This is Signed Palamo PICASSO TIFFANY STERLING HEART BROOCH from a Maryland Estate. Size is 1 3/8" X 15/16" and in Excellent condition

Marco Zanini enamel brooch/Oreliana

Acme Studios Los Angeles

1980s

3" x 1 3/4"

18 grams

Marked Zanini, Acme Studios

Excellent vintage condition

As with all of Dorothy Bauer's rhinestone jewelry, the stones are Austrian crystal and are prong set. The frame is constructed and soldered by hand. California designer Bauer creates some pieces in LIMITED EDITIONS. This Christmas tree is one of them and this particular tree is 26/120 as is shown on the back of the pin. The Bauer cartouche is also displayed on the back. A white leather-like storage pouch and a collectors' record and description are included. The pin is 2 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide.

Reminiscent of some Scandinavian pieces from the 1960s, this more modern version of the cattail pin features two freshwater pearls. The stems are gold-filled wires flattened at the top to secure the pearls. The back shows an embossed maker’s mark of a tree in a circle; there is an incised copyright mark with the date 1993 and other hand-markings that include an ST, possibly for sterling (the leaves test as sterling). It measures 3 1/8 inches long by 5/8 inch wide.

This contemporary brooch by French designer Pavone is made of galalith (a plastic derived from skim milk!). The little cat just oozes sassy personality and begs to be taken home by a cat lover. He is three levels thick--head and paws front level, body second level, and tail the third level. Great design. 3 1/2" tall, 1 3/4" wide. Pavone signature on the back of the brooch.

A stunning and delicate genuine Gold Brooch set with a dazzling genuine BURMA RUBY, size: 4.5 cm. with safety pin on the back.

Introducing Rick Shelley. Known regionally for his elegant and charming "bug pins", Rick is new to the larger American and world-wide scene through this website. Using a variety of materials such as, in this pin, imported glass beads, hand worked stained glass, and pewter. He also uses semi precious stones with gold and sterling silver...

There's ratatouille to be made with the vegetables in this pin. Eggplant, tomato, green pepper and a radish all combine on this rare, stunning Karl Lagerfeld pin. The matte gold backed pin measures 2 1/2" (6.7 cm) by 2 7/8" (7.7 cm)...

Lovely big statement flower form brooch hand made by Pono Italy in very finely made art plastic "moonglow" mother of pearl Lucite with variegated color in very pale blue with a glass bead and stitching in the center, and a leather back. Marked PONO. Nice size -- 2 7/8 inches in diameter. Excellent condition. The tiny red spot on the back is in the plastic. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Northwest coast sterling raven brooch with gemstone eye, gold chains and twisted wire, signed on back with artist initials, 1990 and 91/100, indicating a limited edition. Measures 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/4" high including hanging chains. Has functioning safety catch. Cast sterling head of a raven, in classic Northwest coast design, possibly Haida, very refined form with good detail, an inset cabochon stone for an eye, appears to be an agate or quartz, the attached chains are gold, as is the twist...

This pin is a simple design but an unusual one. It is a large 11cm semicircle—or it might be described as one-third of a full moon. This rarely seen pin was, according to the Georg Jensen company, designed by Gail Spence for Hans Hansen in the late 1980s. Hans Hansen became part of Georg Jensen in 1992. Since it has both hallmarks it was probably produced around that time. It is no longer in production.

A charmer! This whimsical bug looks like he has a sense of humor. American designer Rick Shelley created him in pewter and colorful glass beads. The wings move slightly and look like mother of pearl. He is a large bug measuring 5" from front to back, 3 1/2" side to side and is approximately 2" high.

Exceptional Memphis design large sterling silver brooch

1980's

Polish hallmarks

5 1/4" long x 1 1/4"

Excellent vintage condition