Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Burch of Zurich Modernist Brooch

$6,800
£5,150.37
€5,915.02
CA$9,529.02
A$10,359.97
CHF 5,492.87
MX$124,189.77
NOK 69,811.53
SEK 63,956.86
DKK 44,207.29

About the Item

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Meinrad Burch, Zurich, Switzerland. This spectacular modernist brooch from the renowned Zurich goldsmith, Meinrad Burch, has an amazing mod-sixties vibe. Spectacularly well-made and designed by Burch's master goldsmith,, Kurt Aepli, its visual narrative is rife with Deco meets modern notes. Set with a gorgeous 13.0-carat topaz and eight bright white diamonds (F color, VS clarity), this brooch is a visual delight! The look is art-meets-fashion for signature glamour. Excellent condition. Stone Details: The soft color of this topaz is exquisite. Remark: "Charged with visual energy, Swiss goldsmiths are fluent with the modernist approach to the decorative arts. Their thought-provoking urbane jewelry has a distinctive style." SIZE: 1 1/2 inch length, 1-inch width WEIGHT: 15.3 grams STONES: 13.0-carat natural topaz and .80 carats total weight of F color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: BURCH and 750 for 18k STOCK NUMBER: 26649 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 3 days.
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
    18k Gold,Yellow Gold
  • Stone:
    Topaz
  • Stone Cut:
    Emerald Cut
  • Weight:
    15.3 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)
  • Style:
    Modernist
  • Place of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1960s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Litchfield, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 266491stDibs: LU23024415862

More From This Seller

View All
Swiss Modernist Sixties Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Switzerland. This ring is a beautiful example of Swiss Modern sixties style. Elegantly balanced, the two-ring design is just plain cool! A 12.0-carat pink tourmalin...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Binder Hyper-Modern Sixties Cocktail Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Paul Binder, Zurich, Switzerland. This sleek one-of-a-kind modernist jewel is an architectural delight. Combining smooth curves...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Swiss Modern Sixties Turquoise and Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. This brooch is Swiss Modern chic at its sixties brutalist best! The organic, dimensional landscape is set with turquoise for a Gala meets the Met look. Perfe...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Josephine Hartwell Shaw Sapphire and Aquamarine Arts and Crafts Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1905, Sterling and 14k gold by Josephine Hartwell Shaw, Boston. A spectacular example of Josephine Hartwell Shaw's work. This gorgeous Arts and Crafts brooch features mixed met...
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Raymond C Yard Art Deco Double Clip Diamond Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, Platinum with 14k findings, by Raymond C. Yard, New York City. From one of the great early twentieth-century New York makers, these double-clip Art Deco brooches are qui...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Spectacular Swiss Modern Emerald Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Andre Weber, Genève, Switzerland. This phenomenal emerald bracelet features 13.0 carats of vivid minty green emeralds and .78 carats of sparkly white diamonds (H...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

You May Also Like

Andrew Grima Attributed 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, Diamond Modernist Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18k gold, emerald, and diamond modernist brooch. Attributed to Andrew Grima. Comprising a textured spiral in 18k yellow gold with prong set round smooth emerald caboch...
Category

20th Century British Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond and Enamel Modern Brooch "Lovari"
Located in Wailea, HI
Emerald Diamond and Enamel Modern Brooch "Lovari" Centered with a Vibrant Green Emerald Cut Emerald weighing 1.00 carats approximately Twenty Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing ....
Category

20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond And Gemstones Heraldic Brooch from 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
An impressive diamond and gemstone Heraldic Brooch from 1970's. Can also be worn as a pendant. Set with cabochon emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, bri...
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its centre set in yellow gold, surrounded by 108 del...
Category

Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Rare H Stern Mid-Century 18K Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Modernist Brooch Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
A Renowned Legacy of Craftsmanship and Innovation Discover the allure of a truly exceptional piece by H. Stern, the storied Brazilian jeweler revered worldwide for its cutting-edge d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch This stunning brooch by David Webb features a mesmerizing pear-shaped carved emerald at its center, surrounded by a sparkling halo of ma...
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum