Modern & Contemporary Jewelry
As the world left World War II behind, wealth was redistributed to a rapidly growing upper middle class, which had an appetite for luxury. In response to this growing demand, household makers such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels continued to innovate and raise the quality of their artistry, craftsmanship, gem quality, and design, making ostentatious use of gemstones propelled by newly discovered gem deposits of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.

Van Cleef & Arpels
Gold and Diamond ‘Fuchsia’ Earclips
Sold: $375,000

René Boivin
Gold, Amethyst, and Pink Tourmaline ‘Cedar Tree’ Brooch
Sold: $125,000

Van Cleef & Arpels
Gold and Diamond ‘Fuchsia’ Pendant/Brooch and Necklace
Sold: $537,500

Cartier
Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, and Mother-of-Pearl ‘Fauna and Flora’ Brooch
Sold: $24,400

Van Cleef & Arpels
Platinum and Diamond Brooch
Sold: $40,625
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Raymond Yard
Platinum, Gold, Enamel, and Gemset House Brooch
Sold: $40,625

David Webb
Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Earclips
Sold: $26,250

Cartier
Platinum, Gold, Tanzanite, and Diamond Ring
Sold: $28,125

Cartier
Gold, Lion’s Paw Scallop Shell, Sapphire, and Turquoise Brooch
Sold: $16,250

Alexander Calder
Silver Scroll Necklace
Sold: $109,800

Cartier
Gold, Coral, Pearl, Diamond, and Emerald Bird Brooch
Sold: $21,250