![bettina-welker-modernist-brooch- Polymer Clay Abstract-Brooch---by-Bettina-Welker](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Abstract-Brooch-by-Bettina-Welker.jpg)
‘Abstract Brooch’ — -by Bettina Welker from series The Place In Between
via Polymer epiphany
Brooch/pin adornment
Brooch jewelry artists are always presented with the challenge of limited size & weight, while maintaining strength, which can lead to clever minimalist creations and miniature pieces of fine detail that are fascinating as a compact mobile sculptural art. Brooches probably peaked as a fashion accessory during the Art Nouveau and Deco eras, where the iconic Nouveau curves and Deco geometrics easily adapting to the limited size. Up to the 50‘s, Brooches were still popular where they became more kitsch in comparison, and some modernist pieces appeared in the 60‘s and 70‘s but as fashion became more streamlined and casual, they eventually fell off the fashion accessory radar.
Maybe with rebranding or if Apple came up with a pin-on “brofone”, interest in this fashion accessory might receive a boost. However, as it wouldn’t be that pragmatic for taking a selfie, which in itself would be a statement of good taste, its desirability would be compromised. But then again it would be useful for heart monitoring, hands free photography and a flashing beacon for a bike rider, but hardly a fashion statement.
The original brooch was purely functional and originated in the Bronze Age where they were carved from bone, wood and materials like tortoise shell, to be used as a pin to secure pieces of clothing attire like a cape. During the Iron Age they eventually became more ornate, especially after they were forged from metal and had jewels added, evolving into items of decoration. In the colder regions such as Scandinavia, they were larger in size as the clothing was heavier and they became bold fashion adornments, sometimes containing spiritual motifs and symbols and they were quite often discoidal in shape. From the Sixth to the Tenth century, during the Byzantine era, enameling was introduced with more vivid colours and detail. These brightly colored brooches found their way along the trade route to as far as Britain and Europe.
I have been noticing for awhile on sites like etsy that the emergence of new lighter composite materials and polymer clays have rekindled interest in brooch designs. Although brooches now are rarely regarded as a mainstream fashion item, they still feature as an accessory for more formal outfits, with some contemporary, elegant designs featured below.
![Alan-Ardiff,-Irish-jewelle-brooch Alan Ardiff,-Irish-jeweller.-One Fine Day -brushed metal brooch with bird motif](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Alan-Ardiff-Irish-jeweller.-One-Fine-Day.jpg)
‘One Fine Day’ – Alan Ardiff, Irish jeweller.
![Eugène-Feuillâtre-art-nouveau-brooch An-Art-Nouveau-gold,-diamond-and-enamel-brooch,-by-Eugène-Feuillâtre,-French,-circa-1900 Egyptian Revival](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/An-Art-Nouveau-gold-diamond-and-enamel-brooch-by-Eugène-Feuillâtre-French-circa-1900.jpg)
French Egyptian Revival brooch – Eugène Feuillâtre
circa 1900
![erte-art-decp-brooch erte-gold-and-black-enamel-diamond pin](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Erté-gold-and-black-enamel-pin.jpg)
Typically elegant Erte gold and black enamel Art Deco pin
![Ann-Dillon-polychrome-brooch Ann Dillon polymer clay abstract brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AnnDillon.jpg)
Polymer clay brooch – Ann Dillion
![art-nouveau-brooch Art Nouveau pearl diamond, enamel-and-18K-gold brooch-pendant](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Art-Nouveau-diamond-enamel-and-18K-gold-brooch-pendant.jpg)
Art Nouveau pearl diamond, enamel and 18K gold brooch pendant
![Anglo-Saxon-Faversham-disk-brooch Disk Brooch--early-7th-century Anglo- Saxon made in Faversham](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Disk-Brooch-early-7th-century-Anglo-Saxon-made-in-Faversham.jpg)
Disk Brooch–early 7th-century Anglo Saxon made in Faversham
![scarab-bug-brooch Askew-London-Rectangular-Bug-Brooch-Pin](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Askew-London-Rectangular-Bug-Brooch-Pin-.jpg)
Askew Rectangular Bug Brooch Pin, London
![b79daa1570cd9d4c235aab3a694f2bba](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/b79daa1570cd9d4c235aab3a694f2bba.jpg)
Levinger & Bissinger – Jugendstil Art Nouveau Brooch attributed to Otto Prutscher
c.1900
tademagallery.com
![Beppe-Kessler-Brooch Beppe-Kessler-Brooch-eyebright-2011-Brass,-bone,-balsa-wood](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Beppe-Kessler-Brooch-eyebright-2011-Brass-bone-balsa-wood.jpg)
‘Eyebright’ – Beppe Kessler Brooch
2011
![tribal-pin-Kathleen-Dustin Kathleen-Dustin--Tribal-Pin-in-Green contemporary polymr clay brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Kathleen-Dustin-Tribal-Pin-in-Green.jpg)
‘Tribal Pin in Green’ – Kathleen-Dustin
![art-deco-brooch-Jean-Desperes Bijou-Art-déco-et-Avant-garde-Jean-Després,-pendentif,-1932_Brant-Foundation-Greewich,](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Bijou-Art-déco-et-Avant-garde-Jean-Després-pendentif-1932_Brant-Foundation-Greewich.jpg)
Bijou Art déco et Avant garde – Jean Després, pendent/pin
1932_Brant Foundation, Greewich,
![art-nouveau-twin-stork-brooch bird2-art-nouveau-stork-brooch-pendant-gold-garnet-pearl-french-c-1900](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/bird2-art-nouveau-stork-brooch-pendant-gold-garnet-pearl-french-c-1900.jpg)
French Art Nouveau Twin Stork pendant/brooch in gold, garnet and pearl
c. 1900
![Poetry-by-Eugène-Grasset-for-Henri-Vever Eugène-Grasset-pour-la-maison-Henri-Vever,-'Poésie'--French brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Eugène-Grasset-pour-la-maison-Henri-Vever-Poésie-.jpg)
“Poetry” brooche by Eugène Grasset for the house Henri Vever
Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris
![ceramic-Kwan-Yin-y-Jill--Taylor Ceramic-White-Tara,-Kwan-Yin,-Quan-Yin-Exotic-Little-Face-Original-by-Jill-Taylor--](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Ceramic-White-Tara-Kwan-Yin-Quan-Yin-Exotic-Little-Face-Original-by-Jill-Taylor-.jpg)
Ceramic White Tara, Kwan Yin Little Face Original by Jill Taylor
![Daniel-di-Caprio,-Ebony-and-Silver-brooch Daniel-di-Caprio,-Ebony-and-Silver,-Vessel-Brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Daniel-di-Caprio-Ebony-and-Silver-Vessel-Brooch.jpg)
Daniel di Caprio, Ebony and Silver, Vessel Brooch
![Chinese-Silver-Enamel-Coral-Carved-Pin- Early-20C-Chinese-Silver-Enamel-Coral-Carved-Pin](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Early-20C-Chinese-Silver-Enamel-Coral-Carved-Pin-Mk-item-1192464-detailed-views-.jpg)
Chinese Silver, Enamel and Coral Carved Pin
Early 20th Century
![Tony-Hughes-earth-sky-brooch Earth+Sky-Brooch-by-Tory-Hughes](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Earth-Sky-Brooch-by-Tory-Hughes.jpg)
‘Earth+Sky Brooch’ by Tory Hughes
![Egyptian-revival--Nekhbet-Brooch EGYPTIAN-REVIVAL-Nekhbet-Brooch--Silver-&-plique-a-jour-enamel](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EGYPTIAN-REVIVAL-Nekhbet-Brooch-Silver-plique-a-jour-enamel.jpg)
Egyptian Revival Nekhbet Brooch- Silver & plique a jour enamel.
Circa 1925
![etsy-Baubukas---Night-owls-brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/etsy-Baubukas-Night-owls-brooch.jpg)
‘Night Owls’ brooch – etsy Baubukas
![Art-Nouveay-brooch-circa-1900 Art-Nouveau-plique-à-jour-enamel,-diamond-and-pearl-brooch,-circa-1900--](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Art-Nouveau-plique-à-jour-enamel-diamond-and-pearl-brooch-circa-1900-.jpg)
Art Nouveau plique-à-jour enamel, diamond and pearl brooch
circa 1900
![Egyptian-revival-brooch Egyptian-revival-brooch - enamel, metal, turquoise](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/F1LtDqyu1s-x0XGxnXv.jpg)
Egyptian Revival brooch
Collectors Weekly
![Head-of-the-Gorgon-Medusa-brooch Head-of-the-Gorgon-MedusaLate-19th-Century-Czechoslovakian-brooch,-gold,-jasper,-and-crystal](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Head-of-the-Gorgon-MedusaLate-19th-Century-Czechoslovakian-brooch-gold-jasper-and-crystal.jpg)
‘Head of the Gorgon Medusa’ – Late 19th Century Czechoslovakian brooch, gold, jasper, and crystal
![firefly-custom-handmade-pin-with-diamonds-pearls-onyx](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/FireFly-Custom-Handmade-Pin-with-Diamonds-Pearls-Onyx-1.jpg)
“Fire Fly” Custom Handmade Pin with Diamonds, Pearls, Onyx, 18k
![Jarin-Blackamoor-Brooch-Ruby-Lane Pearl and diamond Jarin-Blackamoor-Brooch-Ruby-Lane](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Jarin-Blackamoor-Brooch-Ruby-Lane.jpg)
Pearl and diamond Jarin Blackamoor Brooch
Ruby-Lane
![Eugène-Grasset-Apparition-broche Musee-d-Orsay---Eugène-Grasset,-pour-Maison-Vever,-'Apparition'-broche - Art Nouveau faces pin](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Musee-d-Orsay-Eugène-Grasset-pour-Maison-Vever-Apparition-broche.jpg)
Eugène Grasset, pour Maison Vever, “Apparition” broche
Ivory, repoussé gold, cloisonné enamel translucent and opaque, topaz cabochons
Musee d Orsay— 1900
![Ahlene-Welsh-owl-brooch-pin Owl-by-Ahlene-Welsh - sterling silver, brass, bronze, nickel, 14k gold](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Owl-by-Ahlene-Welsh.jpg)
‘Owl’ by Ahlene Welsh
sterling silver, brass, bronze, nickel, 14k gold, 1990
The Ganoskin Project
![adolf-mayer-pendant-brooch art-nouveau-jugendstil-silver-adolf-mayer-pendant](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Art-Nouveau-Jugendstil-Silver-Adolf-Mayer-Pendant.jpg)
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Silver Adolf Mayer Pendant
![art-nouveau-pendant-composed-of-gold-diamonds-carved-amethyst-and-baroque-pearls-circa-1900](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Art-Nouveau-pendant-composed-of-gold-diamonds-carved-amethyst-and-baroque-pearls-circa-1900.jpg)
Art Nouveau pendant composed of gold, diamonds, carved amethyst and baroque pearls, circa 1900.
![pickney-creations-brooch Pickney Creations head brooch - etsy](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PickneyCreations7.jpg)
Head Brooch by Pickney Creations – etsy
![porcelain-flower-brooch-by-Nausika Porcelain-flower-brooch-atelierNausika](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Porcelain-flower-brooch-atelierNausika.jpg)
Porcelain Flower brooch – Nausika
![art-deco-metal-face-brooch art-deco-templier-face-brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Art-Deco-Templier-face-brooch.jpg)
Art Deco Templier face brooch
![art-glass-ruffle-brooch-Elise-Winters Ruffle-Brooch-by-Elise-Winters contemporary jewellry](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Ruffle-Brooch-by-Elise-Winters.jpg)
Ruffle Brooch by Elise Winters
![Tova-Lund-abstract-brooch Tova-Lund,-brooch-contemporary brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tova-Lund-brooch-front.jpg)
Tova Lund sculpture brooch
![Carol-Beal-abstract-brooch triangle-pin-by-Carol Beal -contemporary style jewellry](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/triangle-pin-by-bead-unsupervised.jpg)
Carol Beal polymer clay brooch
![coral-diamond-gold-blackamoor-brooch nardi-large-gem-set-onyx-coral-diamond-gold-blackamoor-brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Nardi-large-Gem-set-Onyx-Coral-diamond-Gold-Blackamoor-Brooch.jpg)
Nardi large Gem set Onyx Coral diamond Gold Blackamoor Brooch
![Jana-Roberts-Benzon-brooch Very-oceanic-looking..Organic sea life inspired clay brooch - Jana Roberts Benzon](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Very-oceanic-looking...jpg)
Organic sea life inspired clay brooch – Jana Roberts Benzon
![Elzac-Brooch-African-Tribe-Head Vintage-Elzac-Brooch-African-Tribe-Head-Copper-CeramicLakeBreezes1950's](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Vintage-Elzac-Brooch-African-Tribe-Head-Copper-CeramicLakeBreezes1950s.jpg)
50’s Vintage Elzac Brooch African Tribe Head Copper Ceramic Lake Breezes
1950’s
![voodoo-queen-brooch-HungryDesigns-etsy Voodoo-Queen-Laser-Cut-Wood-Brooch wearable art Hungry Designs-etsy](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Voodoo-Queen-Laser-Cut-Wood-Brooch-.jpg)
‘Voodoo Queen’ – Laser Cut Wood Brooch wearable art
Hungry Designs-etsy
QLD, Australia
![Art-Deco-head--brooch Vintage-Lady-Pin Art Deco flapper](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Vintage-Lady-Pin.jpg)
Art Deco/Jazz Age brooch
![house-vever-paul-and-henri](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/House-Vever-Paul-and-Henri.jpg)
Art Nouveau pendant House Vever (Paul and Henri)
![vintage-scarab-turtle-brooch-green-stone vintage-scarab-brooch-egyptian-revival-turtle](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Vintage-Scarab-Brooch-Egyptian-Revival-Turtle.jpg)
Egyptian Revival turtle scarab brooch
![art-deco-gazelle-brooch Vintage-Mid-Century-Deco-style-irregular-shaped-abstract-hand-painted-leaping-deergazelle-ceramic-brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Vintage-Mid-Century-Deco-style-irregular-shaped-abstract-hand-painted-leaping-deergazelle-ceramic-brooch.jpg)
Mid- Century Deco style abstract hand painted gazelle brooch
![vintage-tiger-brooch-in-silver-pewter Vintage-Signed-JJ-Silver-pewter-Tribal-Tiger-Brooch-Pin](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Vintage-Signed-JJ-Silver-pewter-Tribal-Tiger-Brooch-Pin.jpg)
Vintage Silver pewter Tribal Tiger Brooch Pin – -Signed JJ
![red-black-deco-cat-lea-stein lea-stein-deco-cat brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LEA-STEIN-DECO-CAT.jpg)
Art Deco cat pin – Lea Stein
![cormier_-two-landscapes,-one-rural-and-one-urban,-bisected-by-a-bold-zigzag](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cormier_-two-landscapes-one-rural-and-one-urban-bisected-by-a-bold-zigzag.jpg)
Polymer pin – Two landscapes, one rural and one urban, bisected by a bold zigzag – Dan Cormier – La Peñita, Mexico
![designer-Dot-Sim-Watery-Deep-Brooch Watery-Deep-Brooch-Oxidised---Contemporary-Brooches-by-contemporary-jewellery-designer-Dot-Sim](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Watery-Deep-Brooch-Oxidised-Contemporary-Brooches-by-contemporary-jewellery-designer-Dot-Sim.jpg)
‘Watery Deep’ – Oxidised contemporary brooche by jewellery designer Dot Sim
![dress-brooch-Ricky-Frank Ricky-Frank-enamel-brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Ricky-Frank-enamel-brooch.jpg)
Enamelled brooch/pendant – Ricky Frank
![Guntis-Lauders-brooch Found-on-klimt02-net-Guntis-Lauders-Silver,-topaz,-mammoth-bone,-blue-coral - modernist queen with umbrella](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Found-on-klimt02-net-Guntis-Lauders-Silver-topaz-mammoth-bone-blue-coral.jpg)
Guntis Lauders – Silver, topaz, mammoth bone & blue coral brooch
klimt02 net
![Patrick-Murphy-opal-brooch Opal-pin-with-abalone,-tanzanite,-pariaba,-spinel,-and-diamonds---Patrick-Murphy](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Opal-pin-with-abalone-tanzanite-pariaba-spinel-and-diamonds-Patrick-Murphy.jpg)
Opal pin/brooch —Patrick Murphy
with abalone, tanzanite, pariaba, spinel, and diamonds
![Guntis-Lauders-Latvian-brooch Latvian-contemporary-jewellery-artist-Guntis-Lauders](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Latvian-contemporary-jewellery-artist-Guntis-Lauders.jpg)
Brooch by Latvian contemporary jewellery artist Guntis Lauders.
klimt02-net
![Aaron-Macsai-brooch Aaron-Macsai,-jewellery-artist](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Aaron-Macsai-jewellery-artist.jpg)
Aaron Macsai ‘Monet’ brooch Gold, diamond and opal.
![Alishan-Jewelry-Designs-brooch-pendant Alishan-Jewelry-Designs-'Akoli'.-Could-also-be-worn-as-a-pendant.-18k-yellow-gold,-sterling-silver,-ebony-wood-and-Tahitian-Black-Pearl.-Akoli-symbolised-African-thumb-knife](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Alishan-Jewelry-Designs-Akoli.-Could-also-be-worn-as-a-pendant.-18k-yellow-gold-sterling-silver-ebony-wood-and-Tahitian-Black-Pearl.-Akoli-symbolised-African-thumb-knife.jpg)
Alishan Jewelry Designs ‘Akoli’ brooch/pendant – 18k yellow gold, sterling silver, ebony wood and Tahitian Black Pearl.
Akoli symbolised African thumb knife.
![Erica-Druin-Enamels-jewellry Erica Druin-Enamels brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Druin-Enamels.jpg)
Erica Druin Enamels
![Eleanor-Moty-contemporary brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Eleanor-Moty-.jpg)
Eleanor Moty
Studio Jewelers
![layered-brooch-Jessica-Briggs Layered-Brooch---Contemporary-Brooches-by-contemporary-jewellery-designer-Jessica-Briggs](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Layered-Brooch-Contemporary-Brooches-by-contemporary-jewellery-designer-Jessica-Briggs.jpg)
Contemporary Layered Brooch- Jessica Briggs
![Eve-Llyndorah-brooch Lightness-of-Being-by-Eve-Llyndorah-Design--Brooch,-18k,-opal-doublet,-pearls,-diamonds](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lightness-of-Being-by-Eve-Llyndorah-Design-Brooch-18k-opal-doublet-pearls-diamonds.jpg)
‘Lightness of Being’ by Eve Llyndorah Design Brooch, 18k gold, opal doublet, pearls, diamonds
![Linda-Darty-brooch Linda-Darty-LINDADARTY-COM](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Linda-Darty-LINDADARTY-COM1.jpg)
Lindy Darty – Garden Badge Series
USA
![Mary-Hallam-Pearse-brooch-pendant Mary-Hallam-Pearse,-Feeding-Desire-brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Mary-Hallam-PearseMary-Hallam-Pearse-Feeding-Desire-brooch1.jpg)
‘Feeding Desire’ – Mary Hallam Pearse,brooch
![Tory-Hughes---Seacliff-Brooch Tory Hughes---Seacliff-Brooch - ocean inspired underwater design turquoise, blues, gold and sliver](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tory-Hughes-Seacliff-Brooch.jpg)
Captivating ocean inspired underwater design – Tory Hughes— ‘Seacliff Brooch’
![Tova-Lund-art-brooch Multiply'-brooch-by-Lund Tova](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Multiply-brooch-by-Lundtova.jpg)
‘Multiply’ – Tova Lund
![Sydney-Lynch-opal-pin-pendant Striped-Opal-pin-pendant---Sydney-Lynch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Striped-Opal-pin-pendant-Sydney-Lynch.jpg)
Striped Opal pin-pendant – Sydney Lynch
![Carly-Wright-Cusheen-brooch Cusheen---Carly-Wright silver and enamel elegant brooch/pin.](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Cusheen-Carly-Wright-.jpg)
‘Cusheen’ – Carly Wright, NY
The one-of-a-kind pieces are inspired by the fractured and sedimentary layers of rock cliffs, and glacially produced marks on the rocks.To increase the luminosity and brilliance of the enameled colors, gold foil will be placed underneath the enamel powder before it is fired, creating a sense of depth and vibrance in the finished pin. They can be are fired upwards of thirty separate times in the enameling kiln.
Carly Wright Gallery
![Sydney-Lynch-jewelry-brooch Sydney-Lynch----contemporary gold and opal brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sydney-Lynch-.jpg)
‘Cortez Mabe Pearl’ pin/pendant; Sea of Cortez pearl, champagne diamond, grape garnet oxidized sterling silver
Sydney Lynch
![Teresa-F](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Teresa-F.jpg)
‘Collaboration with a Bird ll’ – Teresa Faris
Sterling silver, wood altered by a bird, stainless steel
2010
www.snagmetalsmith.org
![Sheila-McDonald-brooch Kaleidescope_brooches_Sheila-McDonald](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Kaleidescope_brooches_Sheila-McDonald.jpg)
‘Kaleidescope’ brooches – Sheila McDonald
![Trine'-brooch-by-Eleanor-Moty Trine'-brooch-by-Eleanor-Moty,-2002.-Sterling-silver,-22K-gold,-rutilated-quartz-and-topaz](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Trine-brooch-by-Eleanor-Moty-2002.-Sterling-silver-22K-gold-rutilated-quartz-and-topaz.jpg)
‘Trine’ brooch by Eleanor Moty, 2002.
Sterling silver, 22K gold, rutilated quartz and topaz.
![Sheila-McDonald-jewelry Red and gold_brooche_Sheila-McDonald](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sm_brooches_04.jpg)
Sheila McDonald
![Angela-Gerhard-modern-design-brooch Angela-Gerhard---brooch---contemporary enamel](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Angela-Gerhard-brooch-enamel.jpg)
Angela Gerhard
![black-throated-clue-warbler-pin-acrylic-on-deer-antler-sterling-silver-14k-gold-druzy-psilomelane-blue-topaz-opal-ali-wieboldt](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Black-Throated-Clue-Warbler-Pin-acrylic-on-deer-antler-sterling-silver-14k-gold-druzy-psilomelane-blue-topaz-opal-Ali-Wieboldt.jpg)
Black-Throated Clue Warbler Pin’ Ali Wieboldt
Acrylic on deer antler, sterling silver, 14k gold, druzy, psilomelane, blue topaz, opal
![Barbara-Patrick---brooch--](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Barbara-Patrick-brooch-.jpg)
Barbara Patrick
![Rene-Lalique-art-nouveau-brooch Brooch.-Rene-Lalique-(1860-1945).-Ca-1893-1896)](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Brooch.-Rene-Lalique-1860-1945.-Ca-1893-1896.jpg)
Art Nouveau Jesters Brooch – Rene lalique
![silver-shemyasa-angel-brooch shemyasa-angel by Kiltpins](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shemyasa-angel.jpg)
Silver ‘Shemyasa Angel’ brooch
Kiltpins
![Paisley-Brooch-Kiltpins-from-Brenda Paisley-Brooch gold circular brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Paisley-Brooch.jpg)
Paisley Brooch Kiltpin
Edinburgh Hallmarked Silver made to celebrate Paisley’s 500th year.
HM Queen Elizabeth was presented with same brooch in 18ct yellow gold.
Kiltpins From Brenda
![scottish-silvr-brooch-kiltpins shooglenifty-brooch-by-kiltpins](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shooglenifty-brooch-by-kiltpins.jpg)
‘Shooglenifty’ silver brooch by Kiltpins
![Michael-Boyd-brooch --Michael-Boyd-contemporary-brooch raku ceramic with green gemstone and sliver](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Michael-Boyd-contemorary-brooch.jpg)
Michael Boyd
![deb-karash-contemporary-brooch](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Deb-Karash-contemporary-brooch.jpg)
Deb Karash
![lilly-fitzgerald](https://www.veniceclayartists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lilly-Fitzgerald.jpg)
Lilly Fitzgerald opal and gold snake brooch
Hand built and cast 22kt pin set with black opal and diamonds – Lilly Fitzgerald.
Of all the ancient myths about gemstones, none endure like the superstitions surrounding opal. The bad-luck opal myth isn’t really ancient. It comes from 19th-century fiction. For centuries, opal was considered a lucky talisman. In ancient times, when most gemstone myths were born, you find glowing reports. Arabs believed opals fell from heaven in lightning flashes, and anyone possessing such a divine relic could consider himself safe from harm.
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