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Vintage Tiffany & Co. Citrine Ribbon Design Brooch 14 Karat Yellow & Rose Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Citrine Ribbon Design Brooch 14 Karat Yellow & Rose Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Citrine Ribbon Design Brooch 14 Karat Yellow & Rose Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. vintage ribbon design brooch exudes classic elegance and timeless charm. Crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow and rose gold, this exquisite piece fe...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

MB BOUCHER STERLING GOLD PAVE and corall Cabochons curling leaf brooch, 1946's
MB BOUCHER STERLING GOLD PAVE and corall Cabochons curling leaf brooch, 1946's

MB BOUCHER STERLING GOLD PAVE and corall Cabochons curling leaf brooch, 1946's

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Stuttgart, DE

MARCEL BOUCHER a Parisian who had previously worked as a jewelier for Carier and later as a designer for Trifari, started his own company BOUCHER in the 1930's in New York. Rare an ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Gold

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s
A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s

A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A charming and stylish brooch from Joseff of Hollywood, in the shape of a Maltese Cross, made from Joseff's signature 'Russian' gilded metal and round and square cut pastes. With th...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin
Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin

Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 7.4 Grams Stone (2-4.5 mm): Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone Measurements: 55.7 x 35.5 mm Hallmark: 14K Item #: BR-942-042023-02

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage European 18k Gold Platinum 1.3ct Diamond Bead Open Work Pin Brooch
Retro Vintage European 18k Gold Platinum 1.3ct Diamond Bead Open Work Pin Brooch

Retro Vintage European 18k Gold Platinum 1.3ct Diamond Bead Open Work Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a gorgeous retro vintage European brooch that was crafted from solid 18k gold and platinum. It features an outstanding design set with a fine quality old European cut di...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Reja 'Ubangi' pin brooch in the shap of a women face, gold plated sterling
Reja 'Ubangi' pin brooch in the shap of a women face, gold plated sterling

Reja 'Ubangi' pin brooch in the shap of a women face, gold plated sterling

By Reja

Located in Stuttgart, DE

About Exquisit 1945 Solomon Finkelstein for Reja 'Ubangi' pin from the 'Africana' collection. The wonderful dimensional mesmerihzing face features glossy black fenamel and a meztalli...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Chanel Relevant American Reinad Silver Polka Dot Large Bow Brooch c1941
Art Deco Chanel Relevant American Reinad Silver Polka Dot Large Bow Brooch c1941

Art Deco Chanel Relevant American Reinad Silver Polka Dot Large Bow Brooch c1941

By Reinad

Located in Chicago, IL

In Spring 1941 after French couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel had stopped production of her clothing designs while she remained in Europe during the WWII era, the decades-old America...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal

French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter's Palette Brooch
French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter's Palette Brooch

French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter's Palette Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1940/1950s. Our opinion : A very fine quality antique brooch with an original theme.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire,...

Corocraft Sterling deco gold plated brooch with faux table cut aquamarin 1943's
Corocraft Sterling deco gold plated brooch with faux table cut aquamarin 1943's

Corocraft Sterling deco gold plated brooch with faux table cut aquamarin 1943's

By Corocraft

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A typical brooch from the 1940s with a large false cut aquamarine, designed by Adolf Katz in the USA. Gold plated Sterling, rhinestones around the swirl and singed at the backside w...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

BIRD OF PARADIS ON A SWING by MAZER, BROOCH, aqua body, enamelling, 1942 USA
BIRD OF PARADIS ON A SWING by MAZER, BROOCH, aqua body, enamelling, 1942 USA

BIRD OF PARADIS ON A SWING by MAZER, BROOCH, aqua body, enamelling, 1942 USA

By Mazer Bros

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A rare exotic bird, enameled with many rhinstones sitting on a swing, the body a large aqua colored cut rhinestone. The swing is hanging on a crown wit rhinestones. Size: The swing ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Romantic Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Era Brooch Conversion Necklace
Vintage Art Deco Era Brooch Conversion Necklace

Vintage Art Deco Era Brooch Conversion Necklace

Located in Montgomery, AL

We always love converting lovely brooches and giving them a second life! Necklace Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Brooch Width: 1 1/8 Inch Chain Length: 1...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Pearl Cascade Clip
DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Pearl Cascade Clip

DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Pearl Cascade Clip

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Striking Retro Clip brooch by Ralph DeRosa from the 1940's of gilt sterling with pave accents and faux pearls dangling from gilt fox chains.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Retro Sterling Aqua Paste Starburst Set
Retro Sterling Aqua Paste Starburst Set

Retro Sterling Aqua Paste Starburst Set

Located in New York, NY

Heavy quality construction with clip back fittings. Marked Sterling. 1940's USA. Brooch 2.5", Earrings 1".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marcel Boucher Retro Scroll Clip
Marcel Boucher Retro Scroll Clip

Marcel Boucher Retro Scroll Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Mesh chain link body with clip back brooch fittings. 1940's USA. Signed Boucher. 2" x 1.75" wide x .75".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Corocraft Art Deco Pave Baguette Bud Clip Duette
Corocraft Art Deco Pave Baguette Bud Clip Duette

Corocraft Art Deco Pave Baguette Bud Clip Duette

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Corocraft Pave Baguette Bud Clip Duette from the 1940's. A pair of bud brooches set with crystal baguettes and rounds in floriform.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Massive Eisenberg Gilt Retro Rose
Massive Eisenberg Gilt Retro Rose

Massive Eisenberg Gilt Retro Rose

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in New York, NY

Massive, Rare Eisenberg Gilt Retro Rose brooch from the 1940's. Huge scale of a realistic gilt rose in bloom. 1940's USA. 4.5" x 2.5".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

MAZER 1940s signed vintage gold plated citrine glass rhinestones flower fur clip
MAZER 1940s signed vintage gold plated citrine glass rhinestones flower fur clip

MAZER 1940s signed vintage gold plated citrine glass rhinestones flower fur clip

By Joseph Mazer

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MAZER • gold plated with rhinestones and glass stone • vintage designer fur clip MEASUREMENTS  •  CONDITION • good vintage condition with some signs of wear -...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Very rare colorway. Clip brooch fittings. 1940's USA. 3" x 2.5" wide.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set
Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set

Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set from the 1940's of pierced tassel brooch and matching clip earrings in the Van Cleef taste.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Marcel Boucher Vermeil Retro Faux Moonstone Spray
Marcel Boucher Vermeil Retro Faux Moonstone Spray

Marcel Boucher Vermeil Retro Faux Moonstone Spray

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Marcel Boucher Vermeil Retro Faux Moonstone Spray from the 1940's. Gilt sterling retro bow motif with moonstone and ruby paste stones. 3" x 1.5". 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip
Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip

Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip from the 1940's. Large gilt metal Noh Mask with jeweled faux aquas and crystal pastes with bearded pendant of collets set aqua pastes. ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray
Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray

Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray

Located in New York, NY

Striking Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray from the 1940's. Large scaled floral brooch in sterling with rose gold wash, pave accents and oval faux aquamarines.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite
Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Brooch 2.5 x 1.5". Clip Earrings 1.2". 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1940s Cartier Double Clips
Vintage 1940s Cartier Double Clips

Vintage 1940s Cartier Double Clips

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold. Signed by Cartier Circa 1940s 1 3/4 x 7/8 inch Comes with its original box.

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Large Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray
Large Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray

Large Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray

Located in New York, NY

Massive Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray from the 1940's. Amazing design of gilt leaves with 5 clusters of topaz glass briolette beaded flowers. Possibly made by Eisenberg. 6.5" x ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Massive Joseff Tremblant Spray
Massive Joseff Tremblant Spray

Massive Joseff Tremblant Spray

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in New York, NY

Joseff of Hollywood, massive spray brooch with cushion cut crystals en tremblant. In signature Joseff lacquered green gold finish. 1940's USA. 4.75"L,1.75"H

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Trifari Retro Bow
Rare Trifari Retro Bow

Rare Trifari Retro Bow

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and rare Trifari 2 toned retro bow brooch. Pink and yellow gold are mixed with sapphire and ruby square cut pastes with openwork pave. 3" x 2". 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite
Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite

Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite

Located in New York, NY

Retro Mexican Sterling silver shell suite with a pair of scatter brooches, earrings and ring. Extremely heavy gauge, high grade silver, "980 grade" signed "AD". 1940's Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marcel Boucher Retro Hearts Demi Parure
Marcel Boucher Retro Hearts Demi Parure

Marcel Boucher Retro Hearts Demi Parure

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Marcel Boucher Retro Hearts Demi Parure with brooch and earrings. Sculpted heart motifs are set with genuine pearls. 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany Retro Two Color Dress Clips
Tiffany Retro Two Color Dress Clips

Tiffany Retro Two Color Dress Clips

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful, Original, Articulated Design circa 1940’s Tiffany Clips. Can be worn together or separately, in yellow & pink gold. They can also be clipped over tubogas.

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1940s 9.00 Carat Diamond Bow Double Clips
Vintage 1940s 9.00 Carat Diamond Bow Double Clips

Vintage 1940s 9.00 Carat Diamond Bow Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Single cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.00 carats, H Color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Circa 1940s Individual clip 1 1/8 x 1...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Pin Set
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Pin Set

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Pin Set

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.08 carats, Round cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 0.10 carats, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Aqua Peacock Eye Spray
Retro Aqua Peacock Eye Spray

Retro Aqua Peacock Eye Spray

By Reja

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Retro Aqua Peacock Eye Spray from 1940's in 2 tone vermeil sterling. Unsigned but likely by Reja from the quality of the design and construction. Striking in scale and in...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Massive Retro Flower Spray
Massive Retro Flower Spray

Massive Retro Flower Spray

Located in New York, NY

Massive Retro Flower Spray from the 1940's. Unsigned but likely made by Reja, with pierced leaves. Large gilt rose flowerheads with crystal centers are set on a large spray with enam...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1940s Retro 3.90 Carat Diamond Hair Clip Set with Sapphires
Vintage 1940s Retro 3.90 Carat Diamond Hair Clip Set with Sapphires

Vintage 1940s Retro 3.90 Carat Diamond Hair Clip Set with Sapphires

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with 2 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.40 carat, Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin

Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin set in 14k gold from the 1940's. Great design with watch that swivels from the safety pin for easy viewing. The safety pin is made with one gold wire t...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip
DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip

DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Large and unusual DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip from the 1940's. Gilt metal with pink lucite scored caps in a retro acorn design. Pave crystal detailing along spine and within pierc...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Huge Coro Retro Ruby Lily
Huge Coro Retro Ruby Lily

Huge Coro Retro Ruby Lily

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Huge Coro Retro Ruby Lily brooch from the 1940's. Gold toned leaves with pave spines form the petals with the stamen represented by a series of oval faux rubies supported by strips o...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vogue Sterling Vermeil Retro Crystal Heart
Vogue Sterling Vermeil Retro Crystal Heart

Vogue Sterling Vermeil Retro Crystal Heart

By Vogue

Located in New York, NY

Striking Vogue Sterling Vermeil Retro Crystal Heart from the 1940's. Hand made in sterling vermeil with vari shaped stones set throughout. 1940's USA, Signed. 2.5" x 2.25" across.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Retro Clip Set
Trifari Retro Clip Set

Trifari Retro Clip Set

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Retro Clip Set from the 1940's in original box. Dimensional swirl clip with matching clip earrings in pinkish gold finish and pave crystal decoration. 1940's USA. Clip 1.75" ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip
Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip

Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip from the 1940's. Pave sections decorate the scrollwork pierced design. Early MB hallmark. 1.5" x 1.5". 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees
Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Large Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees from the 1940's. Gilt leaves and buds are sewn onto a filigree base with sewn crystal accents. 1940's USA. Signed. 2.75" x 1" high.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Eugenie Series Plume Clip, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Eugenie Series Plume Clip, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Eugenie Series Plume Clip, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

An amythest paste pendant drop dangles from the plume formed clip brooch. 1940's USA. 3.25" x 1.75"

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips
Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips from the 1940's. Gold plated with colored and crystal pastes. Each mask clip comes off to be worn separately. 1940's USA. 2.25" x 1.5".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Base Metal

Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip
Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip

Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip from the 1940's. Dimensional cupped design which has a mirror effect when worn. Central cluster of emerald pastes and crystal baguettes. Clip back fitti...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1940s Cartier Retro 14K Gold Clothespin-Form Dress Clip
1940s Cartier Retro 14K Gold Clothespin-Form Dress Clip

1940s Cartier Retro 14K Gold Clothespin-Form Dress Clip

By Cartier

Located in Flushing, NY

A vintage Cartier dress clip dating to the Retro period, circa the 1940s. Crafted in polished 14-karat yellow gold, the minimalist design takes the form of a streamlined clothespin-s...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Ralph DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Starfish Suite
Ralph DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Starfish Suite

Ralph DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Starfish Suite

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Clip back fittings on earrings. 1940's USA. Brooch 2.25". Earrings 1". Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Mazer Retro Leaf Clip with Enamel Butterfly
Mazer Retro Leaf Clip with Enamel Butterfly

Mazer Retro Leaf Clip with Enamel Butterfly

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Striking Mazer Retro Leaf Clip with Enamel Butterfly from the 1940's. Gilt metal leaf with pave detailed stem and hand enamel lady bug. 1940's USA, Signed Mazer. 2.5" x 2" wide.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Massive Danecraft Sterling Egret Suite
Massive Danecraft Sterling Egret Suite

Massive Danecraft Sterling Egret Suite

By Danecraft

Located in New York, NY

Sterling 1940's. Excellent condition. Brooch 4.5" x 4.5". earrings with screw back fittings 1" x 1".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pennino Retro Sterling Vermeil Cattails
Pennino Retro Sterling Vermeil Cattails

Pennino Retro Sterling Vermeil Cattails

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Pennino specialized in large impressively scaled brooches. Sterling with pink gold wash. 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip
Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip

Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in New York, NY

Sparkling Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip from the 1940's. These large crystals are the signatures of Eisenberg design, set in white metal with baguettes and pave accents. Unsigned...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Rare Art Deco 7.5 Carat Natural Old Euro and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooche
Rare Art Deco 7.5 Carat Natural Old Euro and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooche

Rare Art Deco 7.5 Carat Natural Old Euro and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Magnificent Original Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooche set with 93 Old European Cut Natural Diamonds and 14 Natural Baguette Diamonds. Total approximate diamond weight is approxima...

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caterpillar on Leaf
Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caterpillar on Leaf

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caterpillar on Leaf

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caterpillar crawling on Leaf clip from the early 1940's. A curled leaf with pink gold wash has an applied caterpillar in faux ruby cabochons and ba...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel Carnation, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel Carnation, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel Carnation, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel and Pierced Carnation clip, Alfred Phillipe from 1940. Original enamel work on rhodium high finish metal. Clip back fittings. 1940's USA. 3" x 1....

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird
Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird

Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Rare Art Deco Coro Lyre Bird brooch of pastes and ombre technicolor enamels from the 1940's.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Trifari Pave Flying Doves Duette, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Pave Flying Doves Duette, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Pave Flying Doves Duette, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Amazing large Trifari Pave Doves Duette or Clip Mate set by Alfred Phillipe. A pair of Art Deco Pave bird clips slide onto a brooch base to be worn together or separatly as desired. ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Trifari Hen with Egg, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Hen with Egg, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Hen with Egg, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Cute Trifari Chicken with Egg, Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Pink gold plated hen with pave accented egg in wing. 1940's USA. 2" x 1.25".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow
Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow

Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

MATERIAL ◘ Weight 23.1 grams ◘ Size 80mm x 65mm / 3.14 x 2.55 inches ◘ Diamonds Colour H VS - weight 3.20ct ◘ Ruby natural oval 2.00 ct This extraordinary vintage brooch from the...

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Charming Reja Retro Topaz Spray
Charming Reja Retro Topaz Spray

Charming Reja Retro Topaz Spray

By Reja

Located in New York, NY

Charming Retro Topaz Spray from the 1940's by Reja. Gilded silver is used extensively in this period for striking jewels set with large, impressive "stones".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

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1940 Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1940 brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 3917 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940 brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 1940 brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any 1940 brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 853 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a 1940 brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 991 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 1940 Brooch?

On average, a 1940 brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,999, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $375,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.