LAYAWAY AVAILABLE

  • Back of the brooch laid flat and angled so all five tapering rays splay across the frame, the hinge at the upper ray tip and the hook catch at the lower left one.
  • Straight-on back view where the five rays meet at a small central opening, the hammered facets along each ray catching light while dark patina sits in the recesses, pin stem crossing behind.
  • Mid-century hammered starburst brooch in sterling silver, shown resting on an open palm with its six tapering rays spread wide, dark patina settled into the hammered texture, pin stem visible beneath.
  • Close view of the back of one tapering ray, where a maker's stamp reading Christian Schmidt is struck into the silver, with a second ray below marked Sterling.
  • Full back view on white, the pin stem stretched diagonally across the radiating rays from its coiled hinge at one tip to the catch at another, with stamps faintly visible.
  • The brooch lies beside a dime on white, the coin reaching only a fraction of one ray's length, giving a clear sense of the starburst's generous scale.
  • Angled back view from the tip end, the rays lifting and curving away from the flat plane so the starburst's sculptural depth shows, with the coiled hinge and catch at opposite ray tips.
  • Low edge-on view from the back, two rays sweeping down toward the viewer while the pin stem runs level behind them, showing how far the silver lifts off the flat plane.
  • Tilted back view looking down the length of the pin stem, which runs diagonally across the open centre to seat in the small hook catch at one ray tip, with the hinge at the far ray.
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Christian Schmidt Mid-Century Hammered Starburst Brooch in Sterling Silver

Christian Schmidt Mid-Century Hammered Starburst Brooch in Sterling Silver

$315.00 USD
$315.00 USD
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This modernist starburst brooch was crafted by Minnesota native Christian Schmidt, a midcentury studio silversmith known for his bold, handcrafted designs. The piece features a dynamic star form with radiating rays of hammered silver, each textured surface catching light at different angles. A dark patina settles into the recessed areas of the metalwork, emphasizing the dimensional quality of the hammered finish. The overall effect is sculptural and graphic, with an atomic look that defines midcentury studio jewelry.

DETAILS
Measures 2.25 inch
Sterling silver, stamped Christian Schmidt, Sterling, tested, 6.2g
Christian Schmidt
Midcentury / Estate

CONDITION
This brooch is in nice pre-owned condition with light, minimal age-related surface wear. The patina is intact and consistent with the original darkened finish.

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Notes from our Customers

"So happy to add this piece to my collection! I've worn it every day since it arrived. And the wrapping/packaging was gorgeous—such a treat to receive and open."

- Caitlin

"Gorgeous vintage heart necklace and I’m sure I’ll be wearing it a lot. Exceeded my expectations!"

- Michelle

"The most lovely fruit charm! Exactly what I was looking for to add to my gold fruit charm necklace. I recommend this seller for anyone looking for a quality vintage piece."

- Eden

"Absolutely love this ring! The shipping was fast and the wrapping was lovely. The ring is even more beautiful in person 😍 Thank you so very much!"

- Bruno