Signed Brooches
- Grid
- List

















The Artistry of Signed Brooches
Signed brooches represent perhaps the most expressive category in collectible jewelry, serving as miniature sculptural canvases for prestigious houses to showcase their design identity. These statement pieces from maisons like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Verdura feature extraordinary attention to detail – from Cartier’s lifelike “Panthère” brooches with articulated limbs to Van Cleef’s nature-inspired flower brooches with “Mystery Setting” technique.
Authentication markers include hallmarks positioned on pin stems or safety catches, with specific placement varying by house and era. The complexity of construction – from hidden mechanisms to three-dimensional forms – demonstrates atelier craftsmanship impossible to replicate in mass production.
The Grygorian Gallery Signed Brooch Collection
Our collection showcases exceptional examples from renowned jewelry maisons, each piece selected for historical significance and design excellence. Authentication involves comprehensive examination of maker’s marks, construction techniques, and materials consistent with specific periods of production. Eduard Grygorian’s experience with prestigious houses ensures recognition of subtle signature elements that define authenticity.
We acquire pieces exclusively through established private collections and authenticated auction sources with documented provenance, preserving the investment value and historical significance of each brooch.
The Appeal of Collecting Signed Brooches
Signed brooches offer unique advantages for collectors – these versatile pieces serve as both wearable art and displayable sculpture. Their investment value often exceeds other jewelry categories due to their artistic expression and signature craftsmanship. From elaborate Schlumberger bird designs for Tiffany to geometric Art Deco masterpieces by Cartier, these pieces represent concentrated design legacy with lasting appeal.
Contemporary styling possibilities enhance their collectibility – a vintage floral Buccellati brooch transforms a simple jacket, while a modernist Boivin design adds architectural interest to evening attire. Our specialists provide guidance on building a collection that spans different design movements while maintaining investment value.