Trajectory | Tru-Kay Sterling Modernist Brooch, c. 1950s–60s
$95.00
Expected delivery date: November 01
The future used to look like this.
There was a moment in the midcentury when everything seemed headed somewhere: satellites, jet travel, new buildings, new materials, new shapes. Even a brooch could look like it was moving.
Trajectory comes straight out of that visual language. Tru-Kay built the piece from sterling silver, then covered its sweeping surface with tiny engraved lines that catch the light as the form changes direction. A polished silver element seems to travel straight through the middle. It is small, strange, optimistic, and unmistakably of its moment.
Signed TK Sterling for Tru-Kay, an American jewelry manufacturer active during the midcentury period.
Details
- Era: Midcentury, approximately 1950s–1960s
- Maker: Tru-Kay
- Country: United States
- Metal: Sterling silver
- Hallmarks: TK, Sterling
- Measurements: Approximately 2 1/4 × 1 1/4 inches
- Weight: 4.93 grams
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal surface wear consistent with age. Pin mechanism functions as intended.
Please Note:
Jewelry boxes, display props, and accessories shown in photographs are for styling purposes only unless specifically identified as included in the listing.
Your piece arrives in RetroStarr packaging, ready for gifting, collecting, or making an unforgettable entrance.
Curated by Dana Sednek, GIA Graduate Gemologist and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.
This is a vintage fine jewelry piece, made with the quality and character of a bygone era.
Handle with care. She’s decades strong, but not indestructible.
To keep her sparkling into the future:
- Store separately to avoid scratches
- Avoid soaks, dips, or harsh chemicals
- Use a soft, dry cloth for gentle cleaning, taking extra care with delicate stones and finishes
She’s lived through fashion eras, and she’s ready for whatever comes next.
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