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Rare Trifari Hanging Monkey Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
Rare Trifari Hanging Monkey Brooch, Alfred Phillipe

Rare Trifari Hanging Monkey Brooch, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare, Collector quality Trifari Hanging Monkey Brooch, by Alfred Phillipe in sterling vermeil with pastes.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique 7.48 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch
Antique 7.48 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch

Antique 7.48 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An art deco style pendant brooch, showcasing 147 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 7.48 carats total. Finished with milgrain edges for a more antique look. Finely made with plati...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Articulated Jester Brooch
Articulated Jester Brooch

Articulated Jester Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This large jester brooch is a later recast of a 1940's period brooch.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 4.83 Carat Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch
Vintage 4.83 Carat Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch

Vintage 4.83 Carat Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive 4.83 carat pink sapphire and 1.10 carat tourmaline, 1.36 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow and rose gold, platinum set brooch; part of our diverse vintag...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941
Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941

Marcel Boucher Enamel Phoenix Brooch, 1941

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare Marcel Boucher Phoenix collector quality bird brooch, from 1941. Of rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestone pave, with hand painted cold pearlized enamel in shades of pale ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Platinum, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Sasportas, France Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Stylized Flower Brooch/Pendant
Sasportas, France Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Stylized Flower Brooch/Pendant

Sasportas, France Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Stylized Flower Brooch/Pendant

By Sasportas

Located in New York, NY

A Retro ruby, diamond, and gold clip brooch in the form of a stylized flower, with pendant loop, in 18k. Sasportas, France; retailed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. #40485; #70730. Atw. 2....

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch
Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch

Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Alfred Phllippe Retro sterling articulated tassel brooch. Styled as a baton terminating in a swirl with tassel pendant. Of 14 kt gold plate over sterling, set with crystal r...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

MiriamHaskell WWII PurpleGlassFlowers GoldLeaves WiredPlasticBack Brooch, c1939
MiriamHaskell WWII PurpleGlassFlowers GoldLeaves WiredPlasticBack Brooch, c1939

MiriamHaskell WWII PurpleGlassFlowers GoldLeaves WiredPlasticBack Brooch, c1939

By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell

Located in Chicago, IL

Beginning in 1939, Miriam Haskell asked her first costume-jewelry designer Frank Hess to spare the use of metal during WWII while war materials were needed in the United States. So t...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s
Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s

Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s

By Trifari

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Crown Trifari sterling brooch designed by Alfred Philippe in the early 1940s. Featuring a large and weighty solid silver swirl design mounted with claw set pastes each emit...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Marcel Boucher Pearlized Enamel Grasshopper Brooch
Marcel Boucher Pearlized Enamel Grasshopper Brooch

Marcel Boucher Pearlized Enamel Grasshopper Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare and highly collectible Marcel Boucher large brooch of a pearlized cold enameled grasshopper resting on a wheat grass stalk. Rhodium plated base metal, crystal pave rhinestones....

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Antique 20k Gold 3.24ctw Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Ribbon Dual Dress Clip Brooch
Antique 20k Gold 3.24ctw Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Ribbon Dual Dress Clip Brooch

Antique 20k Gold 3.24ctw Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Ribbon Dual Dress Clip Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a gorgeous and very lovely pair of antique ribbon-style dress clips that were crafted from solid 18k rosy yellow and green gold. The clips display a beautiful patina whi...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Bicolor Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Bicolor Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Bicolor Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This whimsical retro brooch by Tiffany and Co. in the swirling bow design is tied nicely together with two rows of baguette cut sapphires, diamonds and rubies. Accompanied by a Tiff...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Gold, Platinum and Three Old-Mine Diamond Domed Flower Brooch
14 Karat Gold, Platinum and Three Old-Mine Diamond Domed Flower Brooch

14 Karat Gold, Platinum and Three Old-Mine Diamond Domed Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

14 kt., 3 old-mine cut diamonds ap. .65 ct., 20 old-mine cut diamonds ap. 1.80 cts., c. 1945, ap. 24.6 dwts. Center diamonds: G-H-I-SI, several chips on girdles, large open culets,...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Forget-Me-Not Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Forget-Me-Not Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Forget-Me-Not Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A Van Cleef and Arpels sapphire and diamond 18 karat yellow gold Forget-Me-Not brooch, circa 1950 This exceptional forget-me-not brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels is designed as a bouque...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcel Boucher Retro Bow Knot Brooch
Marcel Boucher Retro Bow Knot Brooch

Marcel Boucher Retro Bow Knot Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Marcel Boucher retro sterling silver rose gold plate bow knot brooch. Rectangular cut rectanqular emerald blue stones are set along the bows edges. Dated 1945. Excellent Condition...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s
Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s

Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

The base metal: sterling silver. The brooch also has fur clips. Signed: Coro Duette AT: 1798867 Period: Circa 1940's Length: 9cm / 3.5'' Condition: very good, light scratches at en...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Collectible Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Brooch, c. 1945
Collectible Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Brooch, c. 1945

Collectible Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Brooch, c. 1945

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

A collectible gilt-bronze brooch showing a sunlit lion was designed by pioneering French woman jeweler Line Vautrin, France, circa 1945. It is a small but mighty piece weighing 27.72...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Bronze

Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly's sterling/gold plated 1940s USA
Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly's sterling/gold plated 1940s USA

Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly's sterling/gold plated 1940s USA

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A lovable little brooch from the 1940s USA in sterling gold plated. The bodies of the 2 birds are made of cut rhinestones. The other parts are all enameled and in good condition. Me...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Alfred Philippe Sterling Retro Clip Brooch
Trifari Alfred Philippe Sterling Retro Clip Brooch

Trifari Alfred Philippe Sterling Retro Clip Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari rose gold plated sterling silver faux moonstone cabochon clip brooch by Alfred Philippe. This Retro brooch is further enhanced by pierce work, faux rubies and crystal rhinest...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Gilded Silver Brooch by Sigurd Persson, Sweden, 1948
Gilded Silver Brooch by Sigurd Persson, Sweden, 1948

Gilded Silver Brooch by Sigurd Persson, Sweden, 1948

By Sigurd Persson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful gilded silver brooch by Sigurd Persson, in the form of two large leaves. Elegantly made with attention to detail in the veins and billowing form.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Silver

Robert Orange Seed Bead and Filigree Brooch
Robert Orange Seed Bead and Filigree Brooch

Robert Orange Seed Bead and Filigree Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Orange Seed Bead Wreath Brooch probably made by Robert, NY in the 1950's. Orange lined yellow seed beads are wrapped tightly around a circular base and topped with filigree finding...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

TIFFANY & Co. 14kt gold Retro double - clip brooch
TIFFANY & Co. 14kt gold Retro double - clip brooch

TIFFANY & Co. 14kt gold Retro double - clip brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Braintree, GB

Tiffany & Co. Retro double - clip brooch crafted in 14kt gold, showcasing the bold and sculptural design. Made in Circa 1940s. Signed Tiffany & Co. with 14kt gold mark. This brooch ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

J.E. Caldwell & Co. Citrine Gemstone Shield Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Citrine Gemstone Shield Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold

J.E. Caldwell & Co. Citrine Gemstone Shield Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in MIAMI, FL

One geometric shaped shield brooch by famed jewelry house J.E. Caldwell & Co. The brooch is set with one Madeira Citrine gemstone in a lozenge shape. The gemstone is bezel set in the...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s
Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s

Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

Massive Mexican sterling parrot brooch c 1940s The large scale artisan brooch is designed with an exotic bird figure perched on a branch The wings are accented with etched impre...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Coro Craft brooch in the shape of a key with attached lock sterling gold plated
Coro Craft brooch in the shape of a key with attached lock sterling gold plated

Coro Craft brooch in the shape of a key with attached lock sterling gold plated

By Corocraft

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A key-shaped brooch with an attached lock designed by Coro Craft in the 1940s in sterling gold plated. Decorated with blue rhinestones and small clear rhinestones. Measurement: Key ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Artisan Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ribbon Brooch, 7.75cttw, Circa 1945
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ribbon Brooch, 7.75cttw, Circa 1945

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ribbon Brooch, 7.75cttw, Circa 1945

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ribbon Brooch, 7.75cttw, Circa 1945 Stunning Platinum Art Deco Diamond ribbon brooch or pendant. Mounted with quality sparkling white 69 Baguette Diamonds t...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Amethyst and Sterling Taxco Silver Brooch February Birthstone 1945
Amethyst and Sterling Taxco Silver Brooch February Birthstone 1945

Amethyst and Sterling Taxco Silver Brooch February Birthstone 1945

By Taxco

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful purple amethyst and sterling silver brooch from Taxco Mexico. The top portion consists of an elaborate ribbon design with raised dots and a circular amethyst followed by...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

1940s Silver Gilt Sunburst Design Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set
1940s Silver Gilt Sunburst Design Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set

1940s Silver Gilt Sunburst Design Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This striking jewellery set dates from the 1940s. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny element of rubbing to the gilded surface. This is only visible upon very close inspection and...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Silver

Retro 14.00 Ct Opal 4.10 Ct Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch 18 KT/Silver
Retro 14.00 Ct Opal 4.10 Ct Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch 18 KT/Silver

Retro 14.00 Ct Opal 4.10 Ct Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch 18 KT/Silver

Located in Napoli, IT

This exceptionally hand crafted, richly detailed, vintage brooch is 1940 circa, Italian origin Modeled in the most fascinating fly design in a magic combination of earth mined gemsto...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1940s Miriam Haskell Turquoise glass Brooch Pin Book Piece
1940s Miriam Haskell Turquoise glass Brooch Pin Book Piece

1940s Miriam Haskell Turquoise glass Brooch Pin Book Piece

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Wallkill, NY

Fantastic Early 1940s Miriam HASKELL Turquoise Corsage Brooch. measuring 2.6 in x 1.44 in. Pieces of this set can be seen in "Miriam Haskell Jewelry" by Gordon & Pamfiloff, pages...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Alfred Philippe Trifari pink Cylame flower pin, pave and enamel, 1940's USA
Alfred Philippe Trifari pink Cylame flower pin, pave and enamel, 1940's USA

Alfred Philippe Trifari pink Cylame flower pin, pave and enamel, 1940's USA

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Beautiful brooch in the shape of an pink Cyclam pin, designed in the early 1940s by Alfred Philippe Trifari, he as one of the best known and earliest companies to produce high qual...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Dragonfly Gem-Set Sweater Clip Brooch
Dragonfly Gem-Set Sweater Clip Brooch

Dragonfly Gem-Set Sweater Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A stylized gold dragonfly with wings of circular or square-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds Yellow gold 1 ¾ x 2 ins; Gross weight 14.6 9.3 dwts

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Fabulous French Art Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby Diamond Brooch
Fabulous French Art Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby Diamond Brooch

Fabulous French Art Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous French Art Deco platinum Burmese ruby and diamond mounted floral form pin. 22 color match Burmese rubies. Largest cabochon ruby measures approx. 8.5 x5.6mm. Center ruby chip...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

18K White Gold Open Work 1.25 Carat Diamond Brooch
18K White Gold Open Work 1.25 Carat Diamond Brooch

18K White Gold Open Work 1.25 Carat Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in 1940's this remarkable brooch is made of 18K White Gold in an open work rectangular shape.

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Ribbon Spray Brooch in 14K Yellow and Rose Gold
1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Ribbon Spray Brooch in 14K Yellow and Rose Gold

1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Ribbon Spray Brooch in 14K Yellow and Rose Gold

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A striking example of Retro era craftsmanship, this 1940s brooch features an exuberant ribbon and spray motif crafted in a mix of 14K yellow, rose, and white gold. The flowing design...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Period 1945–1950 8.64 carat Diamonds  Platinum Brooch
Period 1945–1950 8.64 carat Diamonds  Platinum Brooch

Period 1945–1950 8.64 carat Diamonds Platinum Brooch

$12,268Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.49 in W 2.56 in

Period 1945–1950 8.64 carat Diamonds Platinum Brooch

Located in MADRID, ES

Elegant brooch from the period 1945–1950, showcasing a sophisticated design set with brilliant diamonds in various cuts. A timeless piece crafted in high-quality platinum. Technica...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Oak Leaf Brooch with Diamonds
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Oak Leaf Brooch with Diamonds

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Oak Leaf Brooch with Diamonds

Located in Troy, MI

Exquisite double oak leaf brooch with beautifully placed round bezel set diamonds on linen like gold. With the dimensional ripples on the leaves and their satiny texture you can almo...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s

By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Lisbon, PT

One-of-a-kind Retro Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Reflection 7.60ct Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch in 14K Yellow, Pink and White Gold, 1940s. This vintage brooch is ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Brooch
Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Brooch

Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted Retro brooch from ca 1945. Three 18 karat yellow gold fan shaped elements, on different levels, connect into each other to give an im...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA
Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA

Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Large classic EISENBERG CLIP, from the great American master of stone! His creations compete in light and color with the most prcious stones. Dimensions: Clip height 11 cm - Cli...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Marcel Boucher Aquamarine and Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch
Marcel Boucher Aquamarine and Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch

Marcel Boucher Aquamarine and Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Marcel Boucher leafy floral spray brooch of crystal rhinestone pave, faux aquamarine and sapphire round chatons set in rhodium plated base metal, 1940s USA. Excellent Condition. Mar...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Marcel Boucher Vintage Gold Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Brooch
Marcel Boucher Vintage Gold Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Brooch

Marcel Boucher Vintage Gold Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Wokingham, England

Marcel Boucher Vintage 1940s Sunburst Fuchsia Red Purple Rectangle Crystals Openwork Circle Round Disc Door Knocker Belt Brooch, Light gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s
Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s

Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

Art Deco Jeweled sterling figural peacock brooch c 1940s The stylized bird brooch is embellished with amethyst color oval shaped glass crystals combined with glittering diamante ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch
Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch

Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Rare early 1950s Vintage French rhinestones brooch by Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris. A very elegant vintage brooch by Roger Jeane Pierre Paris from the early 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Alfred Philippe for Trifari  Aquamarine Retro Clip Brooch
Alfred Philippe for Trifari  Aquamarine Retro Clip Brooch

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Aquamarine Retro Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Alfred Philippe for Trifari faux aquamarine retro swirl clip brooch. Composed of yellow gold plated sterling silver ribbed chevron, with large rectangular focal aquamarine. Excellent...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Flower Painting On Porcelain Sweden Fully Signed Silver Brooch
Vintage Flower Painting On Porcelain Sweden Fully Signed Silver Brooch

Vintage Flower Painting On Porcelain Sweden Fully Signed Silver Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This oval porcelain miniature of a flamboyant flower arrangement on a black background is mounted in a silver brooch decorated with twisted silver wire. The reverse of the brooch is ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Brooches

Materials

Silver

Hobé 1940s Sterling, Gold Plate and Glass Vintage Floral Bow Brooch
Hobé 1940s Sterling, Gold Plate and Glass Vintage Floral Bow Brooch

Hobé 1940s Sterling, Gold Plate and Glass Vintage Floral Bow Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This romantic and rare brooch dates from the 1940s and was made by the American Hobé company. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is made from sterling silver ac...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds

Tiffany & Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Darnestown, MD

This scrolling gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany is the epitome of Retro design. Two draped lengthwise loops of gold give the appearance of fabric. Scrolling across the front ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro Lily Clip Brooch
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro Lily Clip Brooch

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro Lily Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Excellent Condition. Signed. 1940's USA. L 3. 7/8" x W 2. 3/4"

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Rose Gold, Rhodium

1942 Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch
1942 Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch

1942 Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Unique with brilliant colors and all original paint, such a special piece that invokes the booming tropics of the 1940’s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch
1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch

1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch

$3,982

H 0.14 in W 1.34 in L 1.18 in

1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.65 carat diamond and 0.48 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold and 18k white gold set flag brooch; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and est...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Flato Imperio Gold Coin Pendant Brooch Watch
Paul Flato Imperio Gold Coin Pendant Brooch Watch

Paul Flato Imperio Gold Coin Pendant Brooch Watch

By Paul Flato

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950 Paul Flato Iconic Gold Coin Watch, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide. The entire piece is 18k Yellow Gold with the authentic and all hand cut out for ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch
1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch

1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch

By William Spratling

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 1940s Spratling Brooch. Large Amethyst Center Cabochon. Hallmarked on the back dating this to the 1940s. This is a stunning piece of the prized silversmith's work. This is o...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Trumpeting Elephant Brooch
Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Trumpeting Elephant Brooch

Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Trumpeting Elephant Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Alfred Philippe trumpeting elephant Jelly Belly brooch of gold plated sterling silver with teardrop faux sapphire cabochons and crystal rhinestone pave. The Jelly Belly...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

18 K Vintage Amethyst Diamond Brooch Stockholm 1949
18 K Vintage Amethyst Diamond Brooch Stockholm 1949

18 K Vintage Amethyst Diamond Brooch Stockholm 1949

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Pretty, openworked 18 K white Gold brooch set with one octagonal Amethyst weighing approximately 14 ct. Surrounded by 30 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 ct, Wessel...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Post-War Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brooch Half-Beads, Blue Enamel, 18-Carats Gold
Brooch Half-Beads, Blue Enamel, 18-Carats Gold

Brooch Half-Beads, Blue Enamel, 18-Carats Gold

$875Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.2 in L 1.38 in

Brooch Half-Beads, Blue Enamel, 18-Carats Gold

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover our Art Deco Brooch, an exceptional piece that fuses history with contemporary refinement. Carefully crafted, this brooch is adorned with 4 fine half-pearls, creating a visu...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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 GucciVersaceDior 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.