Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch from the 1940's. Beautiful lapidary work in the detailed leaf, cut from one piece of rose quartz.
Quartz, Silver
Coro Indian Chief Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Coro American Indian Chief brooch in full headress of multi color cold enamel and crystal pave rhinestones. Set in rhodium plated metal. 1930's USA Unsigned. Length 1.78 " Width 1.50"
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
14k Gold , Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Fabulous large Gold Brooch ( 13,5gr ) Circa 1940’s Made of 14k Rose gold with natural sparkling Diamonds ( approximately 2.10c ) coating with large dimensional, swirling shoots and s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Marcel Boucher Art Deco Ballerina Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Pierced skirt with dancer poised en point. 2" wide x 1.75". 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch from the 1940's. A pair of realistically modeled gilt hands is designed to be pinned over a corsage or bouquet or fresh flowers fo...
Gilt Metal
Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Very Good Condition. Signed Reja. 1940's USA. L 2 " x W 1 .6 "
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch
By House of Taylor Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch from the 1940's. Gilt metal with cherubs announcing the arrival of the Roccoco coach above each wheel.
Gilt Metal
Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 1940's retro unfurling poppy brooch of gold washed sterling silver with faux blue zircon crystal.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Large and striking Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch from the 1940's. Body is completely set with pave rhinestones with oval cut faux rubies and highlighted with colorful enamel accen...
Rhodium
Calvaire Retro Citrine Clip Brooch
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Large Calvaire Retro Clip Brooch with 2 large faux citrines in a dimensional gilded setting. 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
lmpressively scaled, Pennino sterling vermeil rose gold and crystal diamante looping bow retro brooch. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition Length 4.50" x Width 2"
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling. Pave accented central motif with square cut faux aquamarines.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Retro DeRosa Retro Bouquet Clip Brooch
By Ralph De Rosa
Located in New York, NY
Good Condition: Wide 2.75" x Length 3.50". 1940's USA.
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch from the 1940's. Wonderful design with conjoined flower clips which remove from their base to be worn separately.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch from the 1940's. Adorable pixie alien with starfish like body decorated with pave accents and colored crystals.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early Miriam Haskell Camelia Ring Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature baroque faux pearl and crystal diamante camellia flower ring brooch from the 1940's. Exquisite scale and condition.
Gilt Metal
Set of Vintage 1940's Retro Ruby 14K Gold Clips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Vintage 1940's Retro Brooch Clips 1.50ct of Beautiful Rubies The Clips are 1.75 Inches x 1.25 Inches 25.2 grams 14kt Gold We are Happy to Include an Insurance Appraisal, Ju...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch
By Original by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Handwired emerald and clear crystal stones are set with faux pearls in a heart formed motif with leafy vines.
Gilt Metal
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, 1940’s 14k Yellow Gold & Diamonds & Pearl Dimension: 1.3” Diamonds: 0.6ct,G color, VS clarity
Eisenberg Original c.1940 Vintage Statement Rhinestone Dress Clip
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This stylish fur clip was created in c.1940 by the American Eisenberg company. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This dress clip is constructed from silver pot metal. It ...
Base Metal
TrifarI Retro Aquamarine Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari by Alfred Philippe, square cut faux aquamarine retro clip brooch. Gold plated metal. Signed Trifari. Striking scale and coloration. 1930's USA. Excellent Condition, L 2.75"...
Gilt Metal
Trifari Retro Scallop Shell Clip Brooches
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari retro two tone pink and yellow gold striped scallop fur clip brooches with faux pearls. 1.5" x 1.4". 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A very fine example of Trifari's work from the 1940's. Excellent condition. 1940's USA. Length 3.50", Width 2.75".
Gilt Metal
Pennino Retro Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Signed Pennino, 1940's USA. Excellent Condition. L 3 3/8" W 2 5/8"
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch made in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed and Numbered. The brooch weighs 18 grams. The dimensions are 1.77 inches x 1.61 inches. The total...
Austrian Retro hardstone posy brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro carved amethyst and nephrite brooch designed as bouquet of violets set with diamonds, in 18k. Austria. The construction is thoughtful and layered: each element is separately...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Pendant Brooch with Floral Enamels and Pearls
Located in Milano, MI
From the 1940's circa. Probable Italian provenance.
Pearl, Enamel
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of beautifully modelled Zodiac signs float around the watch in this dimensional brooch.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mazer Retro Flying Dove Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Signed Mazer Sterling. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition Length 3 1/8" Width 1 5/8"
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Green Celluloid Frog Brooch Novelty Animal Pin
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful early 1940's celluloid brooch of a stylised frog, with painted red and black accents is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
Mazer Brothers Retro Faux Aquamarine Brooch
By Mazer Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Mazer brothers, gold washed sterling silver Retro style brooch. An abstract butterfly in brooch form, set with crystal paste rounds and baquettes,and fancy cut faux aquamarines. 1940...
Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell Round Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Early "Horseshoe" mark. 1940's USA. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Trifari "Jelly Belly" Retro Clip Brooches
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
High style clip brooches meant to be scattered along necklines or lapels.
Gilt Metal
Huge Ciner Retro Floral Spray Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Strong dimensional design, signed, Ciner. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition. L3.50", W 2.50"
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s 5.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats Circa 1940s 2 1/16 x 1 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Nettie Rosenstein Heraldic Crest Articulated Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein rose gold washed sterling silver and crystal pave heraldic badge articulated brooch. Crest is cast in sterling silver in contrast to the rose gold finish.
Sterling Silver
Retro Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch A 14 karat two tone gold brooch set with a large center emerald cut aquamarine accented by round cut diamonds Measurements: 2" x 1.5"
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch / pin features an old european-cut round diamond center stone weighing 1.20 carats. The brooch has a beautiful intricate design set with a total of 3.68 carats of...
Diamond, Platinum
Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
High quality construction. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition. Length 3.50", Width 1.75".
Sterling Silver
Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher pave rhinestone and enamel mechanical trembler cuckoo clock clip brooch. In a pale mint green and lemon yellow pearlized enamel, crystal rhinestone pave, rhodium...
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Steel
Retro Aquamarine & Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
1940's Clip with a Faceted Aquamarine Embellished by a corsage of ribbons & leaves and sprigs of Rubies Set in 14kt Rose Gold. Ca. 1940. Aquamarine - approximately 25 cts.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
A large faux oval aquamarine is clutched in the mouth. 1940's USA. 3" x 2".
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large DeRosa Retro Sunburst Clip Brooch
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Large DeRosa Elaborate Tiered Retro Sunburst Fur Clip Brooch of rose gold plate sterling silver and crystal rhinestone accents. Very dimensional with faux ruby cabocheons and focal ...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Large and dimensional design. 1940's USA. Length 2.75" x Width 2.75"
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Joseff of Hollywood Celtic Crystal Brooch
By Joseff Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Joseff of Hollywood Celtic revival signature lacquered Russian gold and cushion cut crystal brooch. 1940's USA. Length 3" Eugene Joseff produced wonderful costume jewelry worn b...
Gilt Metal
Rare Trifari Pearl Belly Chestnut Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alfred Philippe for Trifari horse chestnut clip brooch. Of crystal rhinestone pave, hand painted enamel with pearl nacre baroque belly set in rhodium plated base metal, 1940's ...
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
R. De Rosa Retro Clip Brooch
By Ralph De Rosa
Located in New York, NY
De Rosa retro style faux citrine and ruby bead fur clip brooch from the 1940's with signature green enamel.
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Mazer Enamel Tulip Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Condition, Unsigned. 1940's USA. Length 4.5" x 3"
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Rare Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch from the 1940's with a jeweled bracelet, enameled fingernails and engagement ring.
Gilt Metal
Retro diamond 18k yellow gold flower brooch pair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Retro flower brooch pair is a striking example of 1940’s design, bringing together bold gold work, graceful floral form, and refined diamond sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Los Castillo Floral Brooch
By Los Castillo
Located in Darnestown, MD
Huge, voluptuous floral brooch by Los Castillo. Measures 5" x 2". Two amethysts are each 1 3/16" in diameter. Can be worn equally well horizontally, vertically or angled. Hallmark da...
Sterling Silver
Coro Duette Bell Flower Tremblant Brooch.
Located in New York, NY
Flower clips separate off base and can be worn separately. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition. Length 3.50" Width 1.50"
Gold Plate, Base Metal
Asian Inspired Auspicious Gilt Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco gilt metal auspicious Asian boy figure holds a hand enameled cloisonne gilt decorated vase. Signed with Asian characters. Very Good Condition. 1940's USA. 2.5" x 1".
Gilt Metal
Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Length 2 3/8" x W 1 3/8". USA 1940's.
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch from the 1940's. Elaborate Haskell signature faux pearls create a tiered tassel which is suspended from a gilt leaf brooch decorated with ...
Gilt Metal
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Pin C.1940 No 65
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Pin C.1940 No 65. Stylised blossom floral pin brooch. Measures approximately 2.00 x 1.50 inches.
Sterling Silver
Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Charming Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Floral Brooch from the 1940's. Elaborate hand beaded cluster of hand blown glass beads with brass floral caps and stems.
Brass
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.
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