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Brooch
gold.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-a-265

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Object ID #1041531549
diamonds, emeralds, ruby, platinum, onyx.
Lent by Vartanian & Sons.
88.2016.3

This Cartier brooch has a curving square frame and diamond studded elements around the frame. The square frame itself is smooth with curved edges but sharp corners, and gives off a light blue shade. The square has a row of square studs with four circular studs lining the interior shape and adding intricate detail. The square's top edge has a three-rowed diamond band hugging around the top of the square. The bottom edge of the square has the same three-rowed diamond band with the only difference being the hanging, studded trapezoid below it. There are matching diamond studded elements hinged on either side by a wider band of diamond and black stone square studs. The shape's longest sides are the width of the square and look like triangles, but with elongated, squared-off parallel lines off the corners, extending the length of the triangle slightly. The triangle's centers have a large circular stone surrounded by smaller studs that are arranged to mirror the triangle shape. The triangle's angled sides are outlined with black rock embellishments, and meet to a circular diamond on the corner. The hanging studded diamond and black rock trapezoid is hinged to an upside-down trapezoid with edged curves. In the center of the upside-down trapezoid, the curves meet to three circular stones. The bottom most stone has a studded circle around it; hinged off the studded circle are three spherical black stones. The three black stones are stacked and are a petal-like studded base that holds the pearl at the bottom, prominent in size to the whole piece.

Object ID #1042155089
platinum, diamonds, cultured pearl, onyx, rock crystal.
Lent by Cartier Collection, Inv. CL 235 A24.
86.2016.9

This object was made by Cartier.

A gold leaf design brooch. A credit card chip is placed at the center of the brooch. A series of gothic leaf style vines protrude from the chip and spiral downward.

Brooch, Credit
gold, copper-nickel, epoxy.
Courtesy of Joris Laarman Lab.
84.2016.2

There are 3 images of this object.

A brooch in the form of a flat white oval surface with two rectangular parallel translucent slats. When light reflects off the material they have an irridescent quality. The two cantelievered slats extend past the edge of the base and begin shortly past the center. The brooch is worn horizontally.

Palette Brooch
dichroic mirror, corian, silver.
Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian....
7067.67.2016

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A brooch constructed of a base made from flat dark gray materials. Centrally located are approximately ten narrow bars hanging possess a design of negative space in the shape of small paralellograms perforated on a slant. The bars vary in length and are attached with a small loop to the base.The finish is semi-dull and the brooch is worn horizontally.

Cavea (23) Brooch
laser-cut, folded, and constructed silver elements, enamel, crushed hematite,....
Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian....
7067.55.2016

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A brooch that has an uneven surface with valleys and hills and a form that lies between circular and ovoid.The shiny layers of black mottled red lacquer highlight the topography of its organic red blood cell-like form.

Brooch
urushi lacquer.
Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian....
7067.41.2016

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Extremely large polychrome brooch resembling the form of a blossom with playful colors and segments; petals left of center and S forms right of center with embedded whole and crushed, real and fake gemstones and line drawings.

Brooch, 2010
polymethyl methacrylate, crushed pearls, rhinestones, smoky quartz, lacquer,....
Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian....
7067.149.2016

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

A horizontally oriented, rectangular brooch made of various metal pieces. Each metal piece is layered, placed behind or in front of another piece. In between layers, there are thin wire-like metal pieces sticking out, similar looking to exposed circuits.

Brooch
cut, polished, assembled and cold-connected stainless steel sheets and steel....
Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian....
7067.118.2016

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Small, square Wiener Werkstatte pin of mother-of-pearl, trimmed with ropelike twisted gold wire. Attached to the mother-of-pearl is a highly stylized gold sculpture of a tree, from which grapes, leaves, and flowers bloom. Two of the leaves are disproportionately large while the trunk is disproportionately short. The tree sits in what appears to be an inverted crown that is on a slant.

Brooch, ca. 1922
gold and mother-of-pearl.
Lent by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Edward C. Moore Jr. Gift,....
66.2016.6

This object was made by Wiener Werkstätte.

Brooch, Eucalyptus

Brooch, Eucalyptus
brass, bronze, white gold, diamonds.
Courtesy of Marita von L'Estocq.
62.2015.1a,b

Brooch
grey, rose and yellow gold.
Neil Lane Collection.
59.2016.7

This object was made by Maison Fouquet.

Large, whimsical, bow tie-shaped brooch in contrasting colors. A rectangular, blue lapis lazuli forms the center of a symmetrical pattern of pointed arches of green jade, semicircular and arc-shaped red coral, and a black onyx background. Fine lines of platinum-set pave’ diamonds outline the brooch and also the lapis and jade. The carved semiprecious stones have a shiny smooth surface but are opaque, which enhances the impression of bold color contrast. The jade and the onyx are finely paneled along lines that remind of the fabric folds and the curved shape of a bow tie.

Brooch, 1925
diamonds, platinum, carved lapis, onyx, coral, jade.
Neil Lane Collection.
59.2016.2

Brooch
diamonds, platinum.
Neil Lane Collection.
59.2016.16

This object was made by Oscar Heyman & Bros..

An openwork platinum brooch consisting of a large rounded triangular aquamarine stone set against swags and blossoms of carved moonstone on the sides, scalloped volutes of inset diamonds along the top and bottom, and cabochon sapphire accents. The luxurious piece has a round, floral shape with a design reminscent of sea shells and highlighted with swirling black enamel accents. The design is angled towards the viewer's right with placement of the aquamarine resembling a tilted heart. The small sapphires punctuate the center of the four round mollusk designs and as well, the left and right centerline of the piece.

Object ID #907214197
diamonds, aquamarine, platinum, carved moonstone, black enamel and cabochon....
Neil Lane Collection.
59.2016.15

Brooch
diamonds, platinum.
Neil Lane Collection.
59.2016.14

Brooch
yellow and white diamonds, platinum, cabochon emeralds.
Neil Lane Collection.
59.2016.12

This object was made by Rubel Frères.

Brooch
diamonds, rubies, emeralds, onyx, and platinum.
Private Collection.
41.2016.8

Brooch, Piece 10, from How Long Is Now collection

Brooch, Piece 10, from How Long Is Now collection
sponge, resin, foam, aluminum.
Courtesy of Ornamentum Gallery.
40.2015.5

Brooch, Piece 8, from How Long Is Now collection

Brooch, Piece 8, from How Long Is Now collection
polyamide, ytong aerated concrete block, sponge, resin, foam.
Courtesy of Ornamentum Gallery.
40.2015.4

Brooch, Piece 1, from How Long Is Now collection

Brooch, Piece 1, from How Long Is Now collection
matte translucent plastic, copper-bronze, silver, resin, sponge.
Courtesy of Ornamentum Gallery.
40.2015.3

Brooch, Jungle Plate Nr. 01, from the Jungle collection

Brooch, Jungle Plate Nr. 01, from the Jungle collection
amber, grapewood, silver, paint.
Courtesy of Marion Fulk.
22.2015.1

Brooch, Ballistic Rose Brooch

Brooch, Ballistic Rose Brooch
ballistic nylon (kevlar®), velvet, platinum.
The Tobias Wong Collection, Gift of Phyllis Chan and Gordon Wong.
2024-4-1

There are 5 images of this object.

La Fleur Du Mal III Brooch

La Fleur Du Mal III Brooch
enamel, gold, pearls.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2022-27-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Brooch
gold, emeralds, diamonds.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2022-27-1

There are 3 images of this object.

Brooch
copper, brass, silver.
A gift in memory of Edie Rickey, wife of George Rickey, by their sons, Philip....
2021-38-14-a/c

There are 3 images of this object.

Brooch Brooch
silver, chalcedony.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2019-21-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Cubist face Brooch

Cubist face Brooch
copper.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2017-59-9

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Musanga Branch Brooch

Musanga Branch Brooch
silver, tree twig, resin.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2017-59-8

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Conch shell Brooch

Conch shell Brooch
hammered sterling silver.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2017-59-7

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Butterfly Brooch, c. 1940s
sterling silver.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2017-59-6

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Curved Antelope Brooch

Curved Antelope Brooch
copper.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2017-59-5

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Ram's Head Brooch

Ram's Head Brooch
hammered copper.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2017-59-4

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Bull Brooch
hammer and cut copper.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2017-59-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Rooster Brooch
cast copper.
Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan.
2017-59-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.