A vibrant and intricately detailed mid-century multi-gem basket brooch, crafted in 14K white gold and designed with an ornate mix of carved and faceted stones. This joyful, sculptural piece reflects the playful, decorative style that became popular in the 1950s–1960s, when jewelers revived earlier motifs with more colorful combinations and 14K gold became widely used in the United States.

The brooch features:

1 briolette diamond ~0.30 ct (dangling drop)

10 round diamonds totaling ~1.13 ct

65 small round diamonds totaling ~0.95 ct

4 square-cut diamonds totaling ~0.50 ct

8 sapphires totaling ~2.98 ct

1 carved emerald ~2.00 ct

2 rubies totaling ~0.25 ct

accented with seed pearls throughout

Suspended from a sapphire-and-diamond bar top, two pearl strands support an opulent floral basket composed of carved emerald and sapphire elements, ruby accents, and diamond-set leaves. A large faceted quartz or crystal element forms the base of the basket, finished with a briolette drop for movement and sparkle.

Highly decorative and full of dimensionality, this brooch embodies the exuberant mid-century style that drew inspiration from Art Deco but executed it with a lighter, more whimsical touch.