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Retro Diamond Ruby Buckle Bracelet 14K American Gold 1940s Ludo Vintage Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 1940s, American made jewelry. 8 pieces of Old Cut Diamonds Well cared for, no damage, minimal
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

CORO DUETTE Owl Brooch, Vtg Coro Craft from the 1940's, Vtg US Jewelry
By Corocraft
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
: around 4.5 X 5 cm An amazing Gift for Her and any Vintage High Fashion Jewelry Lover ! An amazing Gift
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Vintage 1940s North American Brooches

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

1940's Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch "Charlin"
Located in Wailea, HI
1940s 14K Retro Charlin Watch – A Golden Piece of Hollywood History Step back in time with this
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17
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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

14k Filigree Gold Natural Turquoise Retro 1940s Drop Earrings Hand Made American
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Filigree Gold Turquoise Retro 1940s Drop Earrings Hand Made American 1.0 gram 3/4 inch
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Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Joseff Of Hollywood Ornate Cherub & Pearl Cuff Bracelet 1940s
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A truly stunning work of wearable art. This original 1940s vintage Joseff of Hollywood cuff
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20th Century Central American Renaissance Revival Cuff Bracelets

Opal Pendant with Chain, Boulder Opal, Circa 1940s
Located in Southbury, CT
This large Retro-era (circa 1940s) boulder opal and 14K yellow and white gold pendant was entirely
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Vintage 1940s North American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

1940s Retro Rubis Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewelry - American work from the 1940s - 1950s. Our opinion
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Vintage 1940s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Navajo Cluster 1940s Sterling Bracelet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Navajo Sterling Native Americana Bracelet with Turquoise Beads. Great craftsmanship with wheel wagon design on the edges. Wonderful aged Turquoise and sterling provide a beautiful pa...
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20th Century American Native American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Lady brooch with a boy, gold plated Sterling, Corocraft, 1940s
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Gold Pave and enamel Mexican Lady with a boy child carrying a water jar brooch. Measurements: Height: 2,65 inches (6,75 cm) Width: 1,7 inches (4,32 cm) Deep: 0,67 inch...
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Vintage 1940s Central American Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1940s Robert DeMario Coral and Mother-of-Pearl Filigree Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
from the late 1940s through the 1960s, known for his opulent costume jewelry that often rivaled fine
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Vintage 1940s South American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Coro Pegasus Gold Plated and Aqua Blue Rhinestone Pendant Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
of the necklace. This is a very stylish industrial design necklace by Coro, circa 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s North American Beaded Necklaces

Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Ring Hallmarked Opals, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Ring American Hallmarked 1940s 14 Karat yellow gold one 15 mm
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Vintage 1940s North American Classical Greek More Rings

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Joseff of Hollywood Gold Plated Floral Clip On Earrings circa 1940s
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in London, GB
original Joseff card. This is a beautiful pair of Joseff of Hollywood earrings circa 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century North American Clip-on Earrings

10K Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Haematite Intaglio Warrior Ring circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
ornate shoulders. Ring size UK S, US 9 1/8, inside diameter 2 cm / .78 inch. The front measures 1.85 cm
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Mid-20th Century North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, 10k Gold

1940s American Retro Gold Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
bracelet is an American made classic! The gold links are completely pristine and beautifully polished.
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Trifari Vintage Modernist Necklace by Alfred Philippe, circa 1940s, America
By Trifari, Alfred Philippe
Located in London, GB
jewelry (jewellery) - Italian immigrant Gustavo Trifari formed Trifari in 1912 producing high quality
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

1940s Art Deco Geometric Dotted Inlaid Bakelite bangle Pair (2) Orange/Green
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a hewn, shorn-off squared tablle. GEOMERIC! FUN! All guarenteed 1940's American bakelite jewelry
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bangles

Vintage 1940's Western Theme Sterling Charm Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet western themed 1900-1940's vintage charm bracelet in sterling silver. A great
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s American 8 Carat Acquamarine and 14k Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
first rate example of 1940s retro jewelry, which is as stunning as it is versatile. It would look
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Repousse Clamper Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Taxco Mexico Circa 1940s
By Taxco
Located in Montreal, QC
: 1940s. Add a sophisticated and stylish touch to any ensemble!
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Native American Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coro 1940s Gold with Enamel Flowers Trembler Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
A rare model Coro trembler flower 1940s duette brooch by American fashion jewelry company Coro
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Napier American Modernist Sterling Silver Oversized Bow Pin, circa 1940s-1950s
By Napier Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver stylized large bow pin marked Napier – circa late 1940s-early 1950s, the American
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
strong industrial motif. Circa 1930's. “From the Mid-1930’s through the 1940’s, the collaboration of
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Vintage 1930s American Retro More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco American Made Tonneau Shape 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Styled Tonneau Shape American Made circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm X 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch American Made from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1940s Arrowhead Brooch Pin, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Hallmarked Weight: 4.5 grams .75 inches height x .50 inches width Item Features: It features a unique & original arrowhead that is m...
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Native American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s American 8 Carat Acquamarine and 14k Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
first-rate example of 1940s retro jewelry, which is as stunning as it is versatile. It would look
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Zircon Pendant circa 1940s Original Box 4 Carats Pristine
Located in Southbury, CT
This natural earth-mined zircon gem pendant was created from sumptuous yellow gold in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s North American Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold

Vintage EISENBERG woven brooch, ealry 1940s, USA pink stones, brass
By Eisenberg
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About: A magnificent, decorative brooch, EISENBERG unsigned. pink rhinestones. The brooch consists of 2 parts, upper woven part 6 x 5 cm, in the middle 6 cut rhinestones in pink, tri...
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Vintage 1940s Central American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1940s American Selro Selini Asian Princess Necklace
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
. U.S.A . Circa 1940’s. Please refer to the matching Bracelet if still available
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Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces

1940s American Selro Selini Okina Devil Mask Necklace
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Pendant 4.5cm high x 3.5cm wide, Beads 10mm diameter. U.S.A..
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Necklaces

Classic RETRO 1940s Rhodium and Enamelled American USA Unfurled Flag Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic in any era, the waving unfurled American flag as a figural brooch pin is always a popular
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Gruen Stainless Steel Pan American Veri-Thin Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Gruen “Pan American” Ver-Thin in stainless steel circa 1940s. Medium size vintage
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Gilt Pan American Wristwatch with 24-Hour Dial circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen gilt Pan American wristwatch with 24-hour dial, circa 1940s. Medium size 31mm case with
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Vintage Honeycomb Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings, circa 1940s, American
By Trifari, Alfred Philippe
Located in London, GB
Trifari honeycomb necklace, bracelet & earrings 1940`s ca, USA. The necklace is a choker or collar
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

American Retro Diamond Gold Elephant Brooch
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
and Reflection. From the mid-1930s through the 1940s, the collaboration of the American jewelry
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Gruen Rose Gold Pan American Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14k pink gold Pan American wristwatch, 34mm, with contoured lugs, circa 1940s. Beautifully
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Gruen Yellow Gold Pan American Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14k yellow gold Pan American wristwatch, circa 1940s, featuring 32 x 38mm case with sculpted
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jewelry Cabinet Attributed to Ruby Ross Wood, American, 1940s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
mirrored panels, mounted on pedestal column base. Attributed to Ruby Ross Wood, American, 1940s. Measures
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Vintage 1940s American Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

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1940s American Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of 1940s american jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Silver. Finding the perfect item from our selection of 1940s american jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of 1940s american jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., American Waltham Watch Co. and Navajo are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of 1940s american jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 12, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. Most of our 1940s american jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1940s American Jewelry?

On average, a piece of 1940s american jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,925, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $50,141 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About 1940s American Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if Native American jewelry is real, have it evaluated by a licensed and experienced appraiser. Because every tribe has its own designs and identifying characteristics, it is usually not possible to determine authenticity using only online resources. Find a collection of expertly vetted Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some Native American jewelry is worth something. As with other types of jewelry, many pieces are made of fine materials, such as sterling silver, turquoise, jasper and lapis lazuli. Jewelry produced by Native American artists may also have value based on its age, style, type and other factors. Find a large selection of Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1910s, Art Nouveau jewelry was popular. Trends of the time included long necklaces often decorated with tassels and platinum beads. Among gemstones, diamonds and sapphires were in high demand. Find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.