$893Sale Price|22% Off
H 3.55 in W 2.76 in
Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Now is the time for grapes! One of my early favorite brooches! Very rare vintage rhodium plate enamel rhinestone brooch in the shape of a grape from the early 1940s. The gr...
Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel
Vintage 1940’s Platinum Openwork Ribbon Motif Diamond Brooch 3.90ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A finely crafted diamond brooch dating to the 1940s, executed in platinum and designed in an elegant openwork ribbon motif. The sculptural loops are pavé-set throughout with approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Seashell brooch, by Marcel Boucher, sterling silver, gold plated 1940 US
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful pin brooch / clip with 2 barbs in the shape of a shell. The shell is decorated with 4 cut rectangular pink colored and clear rhinestones. Measurement: Diameter 4,5 cm, ...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
$320Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.17 in W 2.76 in D 0.52 in
Vintage brooch in the shape of a swan made of clear Lucite and wooden wings 1940
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Cleary wonderful brooch in the shape of a swan made of clear Lucite/Acrylic. The brown swings are made of carved wood. Window glass/acrylic from the aircraft was used for this type...
$2,041
W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940 Vintage Gold Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cute Duck Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Blue Red Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cabochon Running Cute Duck Hat Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colou...
Gold Plate
$1,118
W 1.38 in L 2.17 in
TRIFARI fISH BROOCH, sterling, body aqua rhinestone with tiny rinestones, 1940's
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Great Trifari fish brooch with larg, polished aqua rhinestone body, with various fins and a tail adorned with small restones. Th fish's head is also adornd wit rhinestones. The fish ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$364
H 1.86 in W 0.63 in D 0.32 in
Vintage 1940's Tennis Racket Brooch Sterling 925 Silver Celluloid Nylon Thread
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little brooch in the shape of a tennis racket was created in the 1940's.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,760Sale Price|36% Off
H 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Butterfly Diamonds Brooch Ruby Color Enamel 18 Karat Gold Floral Unisex, 1940
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
The attention to details is just amazing. 1940-es. When produced it was surely meant for the ladies only, yet nowadays it is a totally unisex brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Krementz Diamond Rose Yellow Green Gold Flower Leaf Brooch, Circa 1940
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond flower Brooch by Krementz. 14k rose gold rose with a center diamond, attached to a 14k yellow gold oval bas with 14k green gold leaves.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$765
H 2.17 in W 1.58 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Owl Brooch by RÉJA vermeil sterling silve, large rhinestne 1940 USA,
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love these animals brooches series from RÉJA NY, they are from my personal collection.
Crystal, Agate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
$1,035
H 2.56 in W 1.38 in D 0.79 in
COROCRAFT DUETT, two fish brooch, gold-plated silver, Pat. no. 1798868, USA 1940
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
CoroCraft sterling silver gold plated Duett 2 fish brooch. Size: Height 6.5 cm Width 4,5 cm Deep 1.5 cm Features: - Signed on the back CoroCraft Sterling - Dating 1944 - T...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
$529
H 2.45 in W 1.66 in
Flower pin/brooch by Trifari US, rhodium-plated metal and enameled flowers, 1940
By Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Flower booke pin/brooch by Trifari 1930/40er years USA. Rhodium-plated metal with enameled rosa and light blue flowers, green leaves decorated with small rhinestones. There is a s...
Rhodium, Enamel
$1,165 / set
W 2.17 in D 0.48 in L 1.97 in
Coro Craft birds brooch on branch, enamailing, gold plated Sterling, 1940's USA
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 Coro Craft brooches, Birds on branch, gold plated Sterling , enamailing, rhinestones, 1942 USA 1 large bird on branch with Bullrusher and flowers and one smaller bird on branch, ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Retro 1940's Diamond, Ruby and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
This exquisite Retro 1940's brooch features a striking 1.65-carat marquise-cut diamond of K color and VS2 clarity as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,413
W 2.11 in D 0.6 in L 1.54 in
Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
It is equipped with a trombone closure and pin typical for the 1940's. This stunning brooch is hallmarked with a 0,750 mark ensuring us this beauty is made in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$555Sale Price|26% Off
H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Coro Craft brooch in the shape of a rose, sterling gold plated, rhinestones 1940
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
BLOSSOMING! The brooch celebretes its comeback and lets your outfits shine!
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1.64 Carat Round Yellow Blue Sapphire Gold 1940's Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. 1940's Sapphire brooch. Set with 11 round yellow sapphires and 6 round blue sapphires in fan style heart shaped 14k yellow gold brooch.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$682
H 3.94 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
SANDOR BOUQUET BROOCH, sterling silver, enamal, crystal mid 1940 USA
By Sandor
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Collectible bouquet brooch, sterling silver, enamal, crystal flowers by SANDOR GOLDBERG. Sandor Jewelry is scare in the market place today. SANDOR GOLDBERG Jewelry foundet in 1938 N...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Platinum 1940's Old Cut, Baguette Fan Style Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dress clips were already enormously popular in the 1920s because of their versatility. This particular brooch was created in 1940's and is designed in a form of an impressive spray w...
Platinum
$225
H 0.63 in W 1.63 in
BOND BOYD - Vintage Sterling Silver Bow Brooch - Signed - Canada - Circa 1940's
Located in Chatham, CA
BOND BOYD - Vintage sterling silver bow brooch or pin - signed on the back - marked 'STERLING' - Canada - circa 1940's.
Sterling Silver
French Patriotic Rooster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Striking French Patriotic Rooster Brooch in bronze with red and blue feathers and red cold enamel from the 1940's.
Bronze
$29,950
1940S Retro Diamond Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Maker’s mark: V S Circa 1940. Total Length: 6.8 cm / 2.7 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Large, unusual and dimensional brooch. 3.5" x 2.5". 1940's USA. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Mazer Retro Sterling Faux Aquamarine Brooch
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Retro Sterling Faux Aquamarine Brooch from the 1940's. Striking design with large faux aquamarine set in sterling with fancy cut pastes. 1940's USA. 3" x 2".
Art Deco Trifari "Victory" Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Perfect label brooch, 1940's USA. .75" x .5" wide.
Gilt Metal
Rebajes Music Note Brooch
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Rebajes Music Note Brooch from the 1940's. Hand cut of copper, and further patinaed for dimension.
Copper
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch from the 1940's. Heart shaped aqua paste with cabs, marquises and baguettes in ruby and sapphire pastes.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Retro Sterling Heraldic Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Heraldic Sterling Crest Brooch from the 1940's with cold enamel accents and pave crystals. 1.5". 1940's USA.
Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Quality Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch from the 1940's. Unknown maker of high quality with Deco overtones.
Sterling Silver
French Embroidered Combs and Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Brooch 3.25". Comb 1.75". 1940's France, Excellent condition.
Charming Art Deco Hummingbird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Hummingbird Brooch from the 1940's. Possibly made by Reja with pierced gilt body with pink and amythest marquises and crystal pastes.
Gilt Metal
Marcel Boucher Retro Swirl Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Mini Swirl Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with rhodium finish with tapered faux sapphires and pave crystals.
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Retro Soldier Boy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Soldier Boy Brooch in 10k gold by Forstner. Charming little guy, ready at attention.
10k Gold
Retro Coral Branch Trembler Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Coral Branch Trembler Brooch from the 1940's. Enamel metal with glass paste drops.
Gilt Metal, Brass
Retro Sterling Vermeil Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Retro Sterling Vermeil Flower Brooch from the 1940's. Openwork petals with a central bud of raised green crystal marquises and pastes.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Pennino Retro Swirl Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Pennino Retro Swirl Brooch with faux aquamarines set in 2 tones of pink and gold vermeil.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch
By Sandor
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch from the 1940's. Set in antique bronze finish with paste set locket in crystal, purple and ruby with swag chaining. 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with rose gold vermeil set with aqua, crystal and ruby pastes. 1.5" across. 1940's USA.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Retro Color Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's. Antique yellow and white diamond Diamond Clip-Brooch.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Line Vautrin "L'Eclipse" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and charming Line Vautrin "L'Eclipse" Brooch in cast bronze. Circa 1940's France. Signed L.V. 2.5" x 1.5 x .5".
Bronze
Vintage Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold rock crystal brooch in leaf design with enamel lady bird on top brooch messures 5cm hall marked 14k gold
Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch from the 1940's. An abstract repousse bird holds a fish in its beak in flight.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Jade & Ruby Owl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Jade & Ruby Owl Brooch An Owl motif brooch featuring a jade as the owl's stomach. Set with two smaller pear shape jades and rubies Measurements: 1.25" long Metal Type: 14 karat y...
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch from the 1940's. Pink gold retro fan is paired with a rhodium and pave element edged in oval cut faux emeralds and tiny ruby cabs. 3.25" x 2".
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Looping Bow Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's looping bow circle brooch of signature Russian gilt and hand sewn crystal rose montes and seed pearls. 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Gem Stone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gem Stone Brooch from the 1940's. Set in pink gold vermeil sterling with a lovely array of colored gemstones such as citrine, topaz, zircon, amythest, tourmaline and garnet....
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell Early Stickpin Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. 1940's USA. Length 3", w .75"
Gilt Metal
Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dimensional and unusual. USA 1940's. Excellent condition. 2.5"
Gold Plate
Kramer Retro Surreal Hand Brooch
By Kramer of New York
Located in New York, NY
Kramer surreal retro gilt hand brooch sporting a miniature pave faux diamond cuff and cold enamelled red fingernails. 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Oversized Pearl Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Miriam Haskell oversized faux pearl brooch set in signature Russian Gilt metal with clusters of embroidered pearls and rhinestones in lily pad settings. 1940's USA. 5" x 1....
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Dove Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Condition. 1940's USA. L 3.75", W 5.75" open wing span
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Citrine Stickpin Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell two part stickpin brooch. The head is set with carved citrine glass leaves and hand sewn rose montee crystals.
Gilt Metal
Derosa Retro Sunburst Clip Brooch
By Ralph De Rosa
Located in New York, NY
DeRosa Retro Sunburst Fur Clip Brooch of yellow gold plate sterling silver and crystal rhinestone accents.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Rare Trifari Retro Wheat Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Retro Wheat Brooch on 2 toned gold washed sterling from the 1940's.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
DeRosa Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition, Signed. L 2 1/8" x W 1 3/8". 1940's USA.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch from the 1940's. Faux moonstone cabochons are set as ice drops with pave and baguette crystals. 1940's USA.
Sterling Silver
Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. 1940's USA.
Sterling Silver
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.
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