Estate 14K Yellow Gold Mid-Century Modern Diamond Brooch by Betty Cooke
SKU: 182-00187
This exceptional estate 14K yellow gold Mid-Century Modern brooch weighing 6.82 grams showcases iconic design by renowned Baltimore modernist jewelry designer Betty Cooke, featuring three round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats with G-H color and SI2 clarity set in a striking minimalist composition measuring 3 1/8 x 7/8 inches. The sophisticated construction exemplifies Cooke's signature aesthetic with a graceful curved disc form in polished 14K yellow gold, adorned with three precisely placed diamonds that create visual rhythm across the smooth surface. The sculptural pin stem extends through the composition as an integral design element rather than merely functional hardware, demonstrating the thoughtful artistry characteristic of Betty Cooke's work. The secure pin stem closure with safety catch ensures confident wear of this museum-quality piece that represents important American Mid-Century Modern jewelry design with clean lines, geometric forms, and refined simplicity.
Style this Betty Cooke modernist brooch on tailored blazers for sophisticated professional elegance, contemporary fashion that celebrates Mid-Century design, or display it in a curated jewelry collection as an important example of American modernist craftsmanship. The 3-inch width creates striking presence whether worn on coat lapels, shawls, or incorporated into avant-garde styling. This remarkable piece appeals to collectors of designer jewelry, Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the intersection of fine jewelry and important design history. Betty Cooke's work is highly sought after by museums and collectors, with pieces in the permanent collections of institutions including the Baltimore Museum of Art, making this an investment piece with both artistic and historical significance.
Elevate your jewelry collection with this estate 14K yellow gold Mid-Century Modern diamond brooch by Betty Cooke, perfect for collectors of important American designer jewelry seeking museum-quality examples of modernist craftsmanship, lovers of Mid-Century design who appreciate the clean aesthetic and sculptural forms of the era, or gifting to jewelry enthusiasts who treasure the historical significance and enduring beauty of signed designer pieces from one of America's most influential modernist jewelers whose work defined an era and continues to inspire contemporary design.
Style this Betty Cooke modernist brooch on tailored blazers for sophisticated professional elegance, contemporary fashion that celebrates Mid-Century design, or display it in a curated jewelry collection as an important example of American modernist craftsmanship. The 3-inch width creates striking presence whether worn on coat lapels, shawls, or incorporated into avant-garde styling. This remarkable piece appeals to collectors of designer jewelry, Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the intersection of fine jewelry and important design history. Betty Cooke's work is highly sought after by museums and collectors, with pieces in the permanent collections of institutions including the Baltimore Museum of Art, making this an investment piece with both artistic and historical significance.
Elevate your jewelry collection with this estate 14K yellow gold Mid-Century Modern diamond brooch by Betty Cooke, perfect for collectors of important American designer jewelry seeking museum-quality examples of modernist craftsmanship, lovers of Mid-Century design who appreciate the clean aesthetic and sculptural forms of the era, or gifting to jewelry enthusiasts who treasure the historical significance and enduring beauty of signed designer pieces from one of America's most influential modernist jewelers whose work defined an era and continues to inspire contemporary design.