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Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Abstract Pin Or Pendant, 1940's
Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Abstract Pin Or Pendant, 1940's

Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Abstract Pin Or Pendant, 1940's

By Bernice Goodspeed

Located in North Miami, FL

This dimensional early signed mid century modern rare Bernice Goodspeed fabulous pin or pendant is hallmarked on the back "sterling taxco B Mexico."It has blackened sterling mixed wi...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's
Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's

Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Brooch pin 14k Gold with 3 natural Diamonds approx 0.50 carat H-VS Circa 1940's pre-owned - very Good condition White Gold approx 4.60 grams Length Size 2.5' inch (or 65mm) ...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's
Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's

Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Brooch pin 14k Gold with one natural Diamond approx 0.14ct /3.2mm H-VS Circa 1940's pre-owned - very Good condition White Gold approx 4.40 grams Length Size 2.75' inch (or 7...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940's Green Celluloid Fox Brooch Novelty Animal Pin
Vintage 1940's Green Celluloid Fox Brooch Novelty Animal Pin

Vintage 1940's Green Celluloid Fox Brooch Novelty Animal Pin

Located in Nashville, TN

This wonderful early 1940's celluloid brooch of a stylised fox, with painted red and black accents is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Measurements of the Brooch Length: ...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace 14K Gold Brooch Pin Necklace Circa 1940's
Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace 14K Gold Brooch Pin Necklace Circa 1940's

Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace 14K Gold Brooch Pin Necklace Circa 1940's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace / pin Hand crafted From the 1940's Brilliant opal colors was originally a brooch pin that was later converted to a necklace. both options are still fun...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Pin/Pendant Rose Cut Diamonds
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Pin/Pendant Rose Cut Diamonds

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Pin/Pendant Rose Cut Diamonds

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This striking Retro-era pin/pendant from the 1940s is a bold and glamorous example of mid-century design.

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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...

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

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, ...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1940´s old cut diamond Brooche-Pin Harp Design totaling 8ct diamonds
Vintage 1940´s old cut diamond Brooche-Pin Harp Design totaling 8ct diamonds

Vintage 1940´s old cut diamond Brooche-Pin Harp Design totaling 8ct diamonds

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Vintage 1940´s old cut diamond Brooche Harp Design aprox 8ct diamonds. Beautifully made and with a very good closure clasp. Not exactly sure but we think is platinum. If required we ...

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds
Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds

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.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair Retro 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Insect Pin, Brooch
Pair Retro 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Insect Pin, Brooch

Pair Retro 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Insect Pin, Brooch

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Up for your consideration is this fabulous pair of vintage retro era 18k gold cabochon emerald insect pins. These finely detailed insect pins date back to circa 1940's which makes th...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set
Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set

Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat. Si...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Miriam Haskell 1940s Gilt Russian Gold Pearl Stick Pin Brooch, USA
Miriam Haskell 1940s Gilt Russian Gold Pearl Stick Pin Brooch, USA

Miriam Haskell 1940s Gilt Russian Gold Pearl Stick Pin Brooch, USA

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick pin that is hand wired with Niki pearls and on the end of the pin has a flower and th...

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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver Coat Clip Pin  Brooch with Earrings Antique 1940s Enamel
Sterling Silver Coat Clip Pin  Brooch with Earrings Antique 1940s Enamel

Sterling Silver Coat Clip Pin Brooch with Earrings Antique 1940s Enamel

Located in Wallkill, NY

Vintage set from the 1940's Featuring deep blue Enamel over sterling silver with Rhinestones. Hallmarked on the back sterling Pat Pend. Measuring 1.85" x 1.65" on the Coat Clip / Bro...

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Vintage 1940s American Regency Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Original Have a Beer Girl  (pin up style) 1940s vintage poster
Original Have a Beer Girl  (pin up style) 1940s vintage poster

Original Have a Beer Girl (pin up style) 1940s vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Linen backed original beer poster without text. A beautiful woman is holding a large German style glass of beer; of course, with the appropriate amount of foam on top. A pin up...

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1940s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Rhinestone Hat Coat Pin, 1940s Oversized Brooch
Rhinestone Hat Coat Pin, 1940s Oversized Brooch

Rhinestone Hat Coat Pin, 1940s Oversized Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is stunning in person. This would look amazing on a coat, scarf or a large scale hat. Measuring 8 inches across Each side is 1.37 inches x 2.46 inches with a large Rhinestone....

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Jewelry

Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Diamond Scroll Clip Pin Brooches Platinum 1940s
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Diamond Scroll Clip Pin Brooches Platinum 1940s

Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Diamond Scroll Clip Pin Brooches Platinum 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Diamond Clip Pin Brooches in Platinum, Portugal, 1940s. An exceptional pair of Art Deco double clip brooches by Portuguese jeweller Claudino de Oliveira...

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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Green Celluloid Frog Brooch Novelty Animal Pin
Vintage 1940s Green Celluloid Frog Brooch Novelty Animal Pin

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. Measurements of the Brooch Length:...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

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...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby & Diamond Swirling 18K Gold Brooch Pin
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby & Diamond Swirling 18K Gold Brooch Pin

Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby & Diamond Swirling 18K Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A plume of feathers unfurls outward from a ruby-set center, each marquise-shaped leaf outlined in a rope twist yellow-gold and studded with crisp pavé diamonds. A ring of round rubie...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Retro 18k Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Turquoise Butterfly Pin 1940s
CARTIER Retro 18k Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Turquoise Butterfly Pin 1940s

CARTIER Retro 18k Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Turquoise Butterfly Pin 1940s

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cartier Retro 18k Yellow Gold, Turquoise & Amethyst Butterfly Pin 1940s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pin.

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Sensual Original French Painting 1940s Reclining Nude Pin-Up Girl by Joan Mayor
Sensual Original French Painting 1940s Reclining Nude Pin-Up Girl by Joan Mayor

Sensual Original French Painting 1940s Reclining Nude Pin-Up Girl by Joan Mayor

Located in Tustin, CA

Exquisite and colorful original oil on canvas painting by 20th century French painter, Joan Mayor, from the 1940s, depicts a ravishing woman or pin-up girl with wavy brunette hair, s...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Large Dimensional Sterling & 12K Gold-Filled Flower Pin – 1940s Retro Brooch
Large Dimensional Sterling & 12K Gold-Filled Flower Pin – 1940s Retro Brooch

Large Dimensional Sterling & 12K Gold-Filled Flower Pin – 1940s Retro Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

This stunning large dimensional pin from the 1940s showcases the bold style of the Retro era with layered florals, scrolling stems, and detailed leaves.

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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold-filled

1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin

1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Rose and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.3 grams Maker: CROSBY Pin Measurements: Legnth: 1.75 inches drop Condition: Excellent Price: $1...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Original Earl MacPherson Pastel Painting of a Pin-Up Girl with Balloons, 1940s
Original Earl MacPherson Pastel Painting of a Pin-Up Girl with Balloons, 1940s

Original Earl MacPherson Pastel Painting of a Pin-Up Girl with Balloons, 1940s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Offered here for your consideration is a vintage original Earl MacPherson pastel painting of a pin-up girl. Depicting a blond, smiling, nude pin-up girl dressed only with two larg...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paper

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co 14k Two-Tone Love Knot Brooch Pin
Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co 14k Two-Tone Love Knot Brooch Pin

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co 14k Two-Tone Love Knot Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This signed Tiffany & Co. bar pin from the 1940s features a single love knot, one of the most ancient symbols, representing bonds that cannot be broken.

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch
1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch

1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Authentic C C Chanel, early works in 18 Karat yellow gold and rose color Bakelite in good condition, no cracks or damages but some moron tested it to see if this is Coral, two testin...

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold

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

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

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

1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snaffle Bit Bar Stock Crop Pin
1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snaffle Bit Bar Stock Crop Pin

1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snaffle Bit Bar Stock Crop Pin

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a beautiful Art Deco bar or stock pin in 14k yellow gold with a lovely snaffle bit over a riding crop design! This pin is in excellent condition and is the ideal gift for the...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian Collector's Art Glass Floral Pear Pin/Brooch w Crystals in Gold, 1940s
Austrian Collector's Art Glass Floral Pear Pin/Brooch w Crystals in Gold, 1940s

Austrian Collector's Art Glass Floral Pear Pin/Brooch w Crystals in Gold, 1940s

Located in Milford, DE

This lovely pin features two multi-color glass pears and three green glass leaves, all prong set and accented with a single violet crystal. Set in gold-tone metal. A vintage accessor...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Eisenberg pin in the style of a blue fruit, leaves, sterling gold plated, 1940s
Eisenberg pin in the style of a blue fruit, leaves, sterling gold plated, 1940s

Eisenberg pin in the style of a blue fruit, leaves, sterling gold plated, 1940s

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Measurement: Height 6 cm Width of the brooch/pin 6 cm, t he blue cut rhinestone 4,5 cm x 2,5 cm Features - Eisenberg Original, Sterling gold plated pin, USA 1940s - signed on the...

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin
Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin

Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin from 1940's USA of gilt metal with pave accents.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1950s Pin-Up Lithographs, Glamour Girls Triptych by A Lopez Alonso
Vintage 1950s Pin-Up Lithographs, Glamour Girls Triptych by A Lopez Alonso

Vintage 1950s Pin-Up Lithographs, Glamour Girls Triptych by A Lopez Alonso

Located in Langweer, NL

Her sheer black dress and poised posture emphasize the elongated lines of the figure, a hallmark of the classic pin-up aesthetic. The restrained composition and strong silhouette rec...

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20th Century Spanish Prints

Materials

Paper

1940s Hattie Carnegie Black Velvet Toy Hat w Extravagant Ostrich Feather Plumes
1940s Hattie Carnegie Black Velvet Toy Hat w Extravagant Ostrich Feather Plumes

1940s Hattie Carnegie Black Velvet Toy Hat w Extravagant Ostrich Feather Plumes

By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie

Located in Gresham, OR

One original 1940s sliding pin is included. At the back of the bonnet-styled hat are several large black velvet bows and a large carved bakelite button.

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1940s American Hats

Vintage Sterling & 1/20 10K Gold Filled Dimensional Floral Brooch – Retro
Vintage Sterling & 1/20 10K Gold Filled Dimensional Floral Brooch – Retro

Vintage Sterling & 1/20 10K Gold Filled Dimensional Floral Brooch – Retro

Located in Milford, DE

The 1/20 10K GF mark confirms a quality layer of 10K gold bonded over base metal, making it both durable and refined — a hallmark of jewelry from the 1940s–1950s retro era. Details:...

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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold

Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green Clear
Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green Clear

Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green Clear

Located in Milford, DE

Materials: Sterling silver with gold vermeil, emerald green and clear rhinestones Period: 1940s–1950s Marked: “Sterling” Closure: Pin back with rollover safety clasp Condition: Good ...

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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Demure Watercolor Painting of Woman In Thoughtful Pose
Demure Watercolor Painting of Woman In Thoughtful Pose

Demure Watercolor Painting of Woman In Thoughtful Pose

Located in Round Top, TX

Artwork appears to be slightly older, dating to the 1930s or 1940s based upon a visible pin prick to one corner.

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Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Stickpin
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Stickpin

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Stickpin

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Double sided, 2 tone faux pearl stick pin. 1940's USA. Signature Russian gold finish.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium
Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium

Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium

By Staret

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Very rare vintage rhodium plate enamel rhinestone brooch in the shape of a grape from the early 1940s. The grape pin is also to buy with the purple graps.

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Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel

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Unusual and Oversized 1940's Gold-Toned Pin
Unusual and Oversized 1940's Gold-Toned Pin

Unusual and Oversized 1940's Gold-Toned Pin

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a very unusual and oversized, 1940's vintage, pin. It is 6.5" long and 2.5" wide and is unmarked.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's

Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's

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W 1.6 in L 1.38 in

Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's

By Coro

Located in Berlin, DE

USA 1940's. Plastic and sterling silver. Green cabochons as eyes. Marked with STERLING on the back. Weight: 12,21 g. Measurements: 1.38 x 1.60 in ( 3,5 x 4,1 cm )

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

J.E. CALDWELL 1940's Diamond & Gold Double Clip Pin
J.E. CALDWELL 1940's Diamond & Gold Double Clip Pin

J.E. CALDWELL 1940's Diamond & Gold Double Clip Pin

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Southampton, NY

This organically shaped, mid-century designed J.E. Caldwell double clip pin separates into 2 separate pins and features fluted fan shapes of 18K gold, edged with round-cut diamonds.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Beetle Pin Brooch 1940s
Vintage Beetle Pin Brooch 1940s

Vintage Beetle Pin Brooch 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

Cute and bright beetle brooch made of gold-tone metal. The core of the beetle is made of rhinestone imitating a topaz and decorated with small rhinestones. Materials: Base metal, gl...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

"Winter Wonderland or a Chesterfield Christmas", Inspired by Philip Pearlstein
"Winter Wonderland or a Chesterfield Christmas", Inspired by Philip Pearlstein

"Winter Wonderland or a Chesterfield Christmas", Inspired by Philip Pearlstein

Located in Binghamton, NY

"Winter Wonderland or a Chesterfield Christmas" is a Pop Art painting by Wayne Claypatch. The work features a 1940s pin-up in a bright red bathing suit. She smiles brightly at the vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1940s Modernist Sterling Silver "Kiss" Pin by Rebajes
1940s Modernist Sterling Silver "Kiss" Pin by Rebajes

1940s Modernist Sterling Silver "Kiss" Pin by Rebajes

By Francisco Rebajes

Located in Winnetka, IL

Modernist "Kiss" pin by master craftsman Francisco Rebajes (1907-1990), an avant-garde designer working in New York City from 1930 to 1960. This iconic pin is rare in sterling silver...

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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Goldtone and Copper Enamelled Turtle Pin Brooch
1940s Goldtone and Copper Enamelled Turtle Pin Brooch

1940s Goldtone and Copper Enamelled Turtle Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This unusual unsigned turtle pin dates from the 1940s era, and is an unusual hybrid.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

1940s Acrylic LUCITE Googly Eyed Cat Pin Brooch
1940s Acrylic LUCITE Googly Eyed Cat Pin Brooch

1940s Acrylic LUCITE Googly Eyed Cat Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Lovely and light filled lucite jewelry of the 1940s were frequently remakes of 1930s bakelite designs, and that is indeed the case with this googly eyed cat pin.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

1940s Lucite Acrylic Figural OWL Pin Brooch Painted
1940s Lucite Acrylic Figural OWL Pin Brooch Painted

1940s Lucite Acrylic Figural OWL Pin Brooch Painted

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Made just like the bakelite version created in the 1930's, the same factories produced many of the same pins in lucite in the 1940s. See my book The Bakelite Collection by Matthew Bu...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

1940's Gloria DeHaven Old Hollywood Celebrity Purple Silk Halter Pin-Up Playsuit
1940's Gloria DeHaven Old Hollywood Celebrity Purple Silk Halter Pin-Up Playsuit

1940's Gloria DeHaven Old Hollywood Celebrity Purple Silk Halter Pin-Up Playsuit

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gloria DeHaven began her career as a child actor with a big part in Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times. Years later she was signed to MGM, appearing in such films as Best Foot ...

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1940s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Large 1940s MIRIAM HASKELL Antiqued Goldtone Floral Brooch/ Pin
Large 1940s MIRIAM HASKELL Antiqued Goldtone Floral Brooch/ Pin

Large 1940s MIRIAM HASKELL Antiqued Goldtone Floral Brooch/ Pin

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This large 1940s MIRIAM HASKELL Antiqued Goldtone Floral Brooch/ Pin is unsigned, but has all the hallmarks of appropriate very earliest unsigned Haskell jewelry.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Retro Style Estate Sapphire and Diamond Pin in Platinum, circa 1940s
Retro Style Estate Sapphire and Diamond Pin in Platinum, circa 1940s

Retro Style Estate Sapphire and Diamond Pin in Platinum, circa 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

Platinum appears as a bow holding the bouquet together. Entire pin is a very rare, retro style, circa the 1940's.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s
Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s

Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Juan le Pins original vintage poster, French Travel Advertising 1940s celebrating virtues of a stunning sea side resort, the most exclusive area on the French Riviera, Juan le Pins, ...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin Brooch
1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin Brooch

1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This gorgeous 1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin or Brooch measures approximately 2" by 2".

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

1940s Tiffany & Co. Montana Sapphire Moonstone Gold Pin
1940s Tiffany & Co. Montana Sapphire Moonstone Gold Pin

1940s Tiffany & Co. Montana Sapphire Moonstone Gold Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hartsdale, NY

Circa 1940's

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Modernist Clifford Russel Sterling Silver Tourmaline Brooch - Pin
Vintage 1940s Modernist Clifford Russel Sterling Silver Tourmaline Brooch - Pin

Vintage 1940s Modernist Clifford Russel Sterling Silver Tourmaline Brooch - Pin

By Clifford Russell

Located in Champions State Gate, FL

This vintage Mid Century - Early Modernist Sea Lion brooch is hand made by the famed artisan Clifford Russell, is crafted with sterling silver, round cabochon cut tourmaline and uniq...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

1940s TRIFARI Rhodium and Pave Rhinestone Calla Lily Brooch Pin Dress Clip
1940s TRIFARI Rhodium and Pave Rhinestone Calla Lily Brooch Pin Dress Clip

1940s TRIFARI Rhodium and Pave Rhinestone Calla Lily Brooch Pin Dress Clip

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An exquisite 1940s piece, designed by Alfred Phillipe for Trifari, this exceptionally detailed flower brooch pin clip in the figural form of a lovely faux ruby centered calla lily is...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

1940s Rare TRIFARI Demilune Parure Enameled Bracelet Drop Pin and Clip Earrings
1940s Rare TRIFARI Demilune Parure Enameled Bracelet Drop Pin and Clip Earrings

1940s Rare TRIFARI Demilune Parure Enameled Bracelet Drop Pin and Clip Earrings

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An amazing 1940s Rare and IMPORANT TRIFARI Demilune Parure Enameled Bracelet with coordinate Drop Pin and matching Clip Earrings suite offered here as a group, as the rarity of thi...

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Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets

1940s HOBE Sterling and Gold Wash Faux Ruby Diamond Floral Bow Pin/Brooch
1940s HOBE Sterling and Gold Wash Faux Ruby Diamond Floral Bow Pin/Brooch

1940s HOBE Sterling and Gold Wash Faux Ruby Diamond Floral Bow Pin/Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An exquisite classic Hobe sterling floral spray brooch with a bow theme, this large brooch measures approximately 4" by 3", and is in excellent condition. The gold wash sections crea...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage 1940s Signed Miriam Haskell Coral Glass & Faux Pearl Floral Pin
Vintage 1940s Signed Miriam Haskell Coral Glass & Faux Pearl Floral Pin

Vintage 1940s Signed Miriam Haskell Coral Glass & Faux Pearl Floral Pin

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1940s signed Miriam Haskell brooch pin features an ornate floral design with coral, lavender glass beads and seed faux pearls in a gold-tone setting.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Diamond Rose Gold Pin
Diamond Rose Gold Pin

Diamond Rose Gold Pin

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

The rare 1940's retro rose gold pin are 18Karat set with 1.75 Carats of Rubies and a total of 39 diamonds.

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s
Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s

Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

This is a classic 1940s world famous duette pin by Coro. I have seen it with a gold wash, but I have never seen one in all sterling silver and with the matching earrings.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Retro Gold Minstrel Singer Pin
Retro Gold Minstrel Singer Pin

Retro Gold Minstrel Singer Pin

Unavailable

W 1.75 in

Retro Gold Minstrel Singer Pin

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

From the 1940's this stylized 'Minstrel Man' pin is 18Karat yellow gold with a ruby studded jacket and diamond bow tie.

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American Brooches

Retro Gold Diamond Flexible Pin

Retro Gold Diamond Flexible Pin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bring back the 1940s flair with this diamond pin. Pave set diamonds in Platinum contrast nicely with the rose gold bars which are hinged to create wonderful movement as the bars swa...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold

1940s Vintage Omega Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Falling Brooch / Pin / Watch
1940s Vintage Omega Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Falling Brooch / Pin / Watch

1940s Vintage Omega Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Falling Brooch / Pin / Watch

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

Beautifully crafted, this impressive diamond and sapphire brooch features an omega small round watch and is crafted in 18k white gold. Item Specifications: Brand: OMEGA Movement: Me...

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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Flower Basket Pin/Pendant
1950s Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Flower Basket Pin/Pendant

1950s Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Flower Basket Pin/Pendant

Located in St. Catharines, ON

Of two color 18k gold, this delightful jardiniere or giardinetto pin from the 1940s is designed as a yellow gold hand-woven basket adorned with rubies, emeralds, pink and green tourm...

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage bakelite carved butterscotch butterfly brooch bought in Paris circa 1940
Vintage bakelite carved butterscotch butterfly brooch bought in Paris circa 1940

Vintage bakelite carved butterscotch butterfly brooch bought in Paris circa 1940

Located in Malpas, GB

It is a butterscotch coloured carved bakelite butterfly brooch dating from the 1940's with a spring back pin. Very faintly on the pin viewed through a jewellers loupe in good light I...

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Vintage 1940s French Post-War Brooches

Rita Hayworth Lounging Fine Art Print
Rita Hayworth Lounging Fine Art Print

Rita Hayworth Lounging Fine Art Print

By Robert Coburn

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe Hayworth after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World W...

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1940s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

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Find the exact 1940s pin you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 1940s pin among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1940s pin over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Trifari and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a 1940s pin featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 cabochon and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1940s pin, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

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On average, a 1940s pin at 1stDibs sells for $1,597, while they’re typically $4 on the low end and $240,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.