Modernist brooch, silver, black onyx, Orno, Poland, 1980s.
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This vintage brooch from the 1980s, created by the Warsaw-based Orno Artistic Handicraft Cooperative, exemplifies the bold modernist direction in Polish jewelry. Crafted from sterling silver (925), it features a subtly oxidized, matte finish with a delicate patina, underscoring the piece’s authenticity and era. The central focus is a large, glossy black onyx cabochon, set within an elongated, gently curved silver frame with a distinctive, rhythmic linear texture—evoking the hand-chiseled or hammered surfaces typical of late modernism and brutalist design. The composition plays on the strong contrast of materials and geometric simplicity: the deep gloss of onyx meets the rawness of silver. The construction is robust, with precise soldering and a secure fastening mechanism. The brooch is preserved in very good condition, free from visible damage or repairs, and retains all original elements and finishing.This brooch captures the spirit of artistic exploration in 1980s Poland—a time when Orno, as a cooperative of designers and craftsmen, celebrated authenticity of material and clarity of form. The cool silver projects a restrained elegance, while the black onyx commands a graphic presence. This is jewelry that speaks not of excess, but of the power of simplicity and respect for craft. Each groove on the silver frame feels like an echo of a Warsaw atelier, and the oval stone reflects light like an eye, keenly observing the cultural shifts of the decade.The brooch can be paired with both classic, monochrome ensembles or more avant-garde outfits—its minimalist yet graphic
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Height7.5 cm
Length2.8 cm
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Length2.8 cm
Height7.5 cm
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