14K Yellow Gold Birks Floral Design Brooch

A sculptural yellow gold floral motif brooch, signed 'BIRKS', distinguished by its bold texture and organic presence. The design features five stylized, curved outer petals encircling three inner petals, all rendered in richly worked gold. The entire composition is pierced throughout, allowing light to pass freely through the form and lending the flower an airy, natural quality. 

The surface is heavily textured, with an irregular, tactile finish that evokes the look of dew drops clinging to petals after a fresh rain. This expressive treatment gives the brooch a strong sense of movement and vitality, while the pierced construction enhances its sculptural depth. The overall aesthetic recalls elements of the Brutalist style, particularly in its emphasis on texture, raw surface treatment, and bold, three-dimensional form, yet it remains distinctly floral and elegant.

Birks is one of Canada’s most prestigious and enduring luxury jewellery houses. Founded in 1879 by Henry Birks in Montreal, the company quickly earned an international reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, refined design, and high-quality materials. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Birks produced fine jewellery, silver, and timepieces, often blending traditional goldsmithing techniques with contemporary design influences. 

During the mid-20th century, Birks embraced more modern and artistic styles, including organic and textural designs inspired by nature and modernist movements, qualities clearly reflected in this brooch. Signed Birks pieces are widely recognized for their consistent quality, thoughtful design, and lasting appeal, making them highly collectible today.

• 14K yellow gold
• Gram weight is 21.4
• Measures approximately 5.3 cm across at its widest point
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $12,150.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.