1940s Cartier Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Cartier Bow Brooch, ca. 1940s. The bow is studded with old-cut diamonds of circa 2.5
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Cartier Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Cartier Bow Brooch, ca. 1940s. The bow is studded with old-cut diamonds of circa 2.5
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Acquamarine brooch bow diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Rare to find, 1940s period brooch set in 18ct gold and natural acquamarines and diamonds
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Retro Diamond Bow Gold Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This adorable and chic Retro bow motif brooch from the 1940s is a beautiful testament to the
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$225
H 0.63 in W 1.63 in
BOND BOYD - Vintage Sterling Silver Bow Brooch - Signed - Canada - Circa 1940's
Located in Chatham, CA
BOND BOYD - Vintage sterling silver bow brooch or pin - signed on the back - marked 'STERLING
Sterling Silver
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
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Retro Diamond and Rose Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 15 karat rose gold and diamond brooch, circa 1940, designed as an ornate bow supporting two
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,406
W 2.11 in D 0.6 in L 1.54 in
Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940's. This stunning brooch is hallmarked with a 0,750 mark ensuring us this beauty is made in solid
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Braintree, GB
A stunning Retro period brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold, designed in a distinctive bow motif. At
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
1940s Marcel Boucher Gold-Plated Sterling and Rhinestone Bow Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in London, GB
An early 1940s brooch by Marcel Boucher who was a French-American designer known for producing some
Gold Plate, Silver
$3,974
H 0.82 in W 2.45 in
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Bow Shaped Brooch with Cushion Cut Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bow Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1940s Step into timeless elegance with this
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold and 2.00 Carat Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 2.00 carats. Circa 1940s 2 1/4 x 2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cellino White Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Brooch
By Cellino
Located in Stamford, CT
From Italian designer Cellino comes this beautiful 1940's, 18 yellow gold diamond bow brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond Retro Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro 1940's 14k yellow gold bow brooch pendant. 53 full cut round diamonds in a bow design. Loop
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s 9.00 Carat Diamond Bow Double Clips
Located in New York, NY
approximately 9.00 carats, H Color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Circa 1940s Individual clip 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Trifari Bow Dress Clip Brooch Sterling 1940's
By Trifari
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Trifari Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Collectible Eisenberg Round Bow Brooch 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Sterling Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.36 in Materials: sterling
Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wigan, GB
This brooch is a lovely example of the costume jewellery produced in the 1940s by the Miriam
Gilt Metal
1940s Hobe Oversized Sterling Bow Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Larger 3"x 2.5" long Hobe signed sterling flower bow brooch. Great example in very good
Sterling Silver
Louis Rousselet 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring lustrous faux pearls and floral glass details, this brooch dates from the 1940s and was
Gilt Metal
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
5.10 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Convertible Brooch/Clips in Platinum & Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
) of 1925 to the 1940s. A convertible bow design brooch Composed of two diamond set platinum dress
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 3.26 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This stunning vintage 1940's bow brooch has been
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940's Exceptional & Large Bow Brooch
Located in Gresham, OR
Amazing and intricate paste bow brooch with pave stonework.
1940's Retro 14K Gold Diamond Bow-Tie Brooch
Located in Flushing, NY
1940's Retro 14K Gold Diamond Bow-Tie Brooch Approximate Dimensions: 3.5 cm (Length) 2.9 cm (Width
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Diamond and Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 15 karat rose gold and diamond brooch, circa 1940, designed as an ornate bow supporting two
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Platinum and Gold Diamond Bow Brooch, 1940s
Located in Towson, MD
One platinum and 14 karat white gold brooch in a floppy bow motif, set with twenty-one baguette
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond, Emerald and Pearl Bow Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning and vintage brooch is an elegant gift for any lady. The expertly designed bow is
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1940s Palladium Diamond Stylised Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
designed as a stylised bow. A late Art Deco take on a classic bow brooch, with striking angles and well
Diamond, Palladium
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies
Located in Houston, TX
Retro 14K yellow gold stylized bow brooch set with oval cabochon rubies. Circa 1940.
Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Large Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzle yourself with this vintage Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bow Pin Brooch & Pendant. This large
Diamond, Platinum
9 Karat Gold Bow Brooch, 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Victorian Sweatheart style Bow brooch in 9k gold, ca 1940s
9k Gold
Vintage Sandor Floppy Bow Brooch 1940s
By Sandor
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Sandor Bow Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal with coloured glass paste stones. Featuring
Cartier 1940s Diamond Gold Ribbon Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Gold and Diamond Brooch A very glamorous and chic Ribbon Bow Brooch by Cartier Paris
Diamond, 18k Gold
Nordic 1940s Sterling Vermeil Large Bow Brooch
By Nordic Silver Co Inc.
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful sterling silver 1940s large brooch by Nordic Silver Co. Inc. of New York. The brooch is
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage Napier Gold Filigree and Blue Crystal Oversize Bow Brooch 1940s
By Napier
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An early Vintage Napier Bow Brooch of stunning proportions. Crafted in gold plated metal with blue
12k Gold-Filled Bow Brooch with Freshwater Pearl By Winard, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Genuine freshwater pearl - By Winard (signed on verso) - Circa 1940s - Estate Acquired - Beautiful
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
1.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage late Art Deco 1940's platinum bow brooch with 1.25 carat of mixed single cut and brilliant
Diamond, Platinum
Calvaire Retro Bow Knot Brooch
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Calvaire 1940's bow knot brooch of gilt metal and faux topaz faceted oval stones in the chunky
Gilt Metal
Vintage Art Deco Bow Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage bow double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly
Diamond and Gold Bow Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This adorable 1940's custom bow shaped brooch pin is crafted of 14 karat yellow gold and covered
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Deco 14k pink and green gold handmade 1940's Tiffany & Co. folded bow pin with top gem
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Impressive Retro Citrine Ruby Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1940's "movie star" scale bow brooch of 14K gold set with a large rich golden brown
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940's Eisenberg Original Rhinestone Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, large Eisenberg Original sterling silver brooch with rhinestones in a bow shape
Sterling Silver
Vintage Eisenberg Sterling Bow Brooch 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Sterling Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 3 Inch
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Eisenberg Sterling Crystal Bow Brooch
By Eisenberg
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage sterling 1940s Eisenberg crystal bow brooch. It measures 2-1/4” x 3”. The
1940s Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Bow and Arrow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat gold, ruby and diamond bow-and-arrow brooch by Cartier, France, circa 1940, designed as a
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold brooch with a bouquet of flowers design. Made in Italy. Marked: Tiffany & Co. / 18K / Italy. Total weight: 16.9 grams. Width: 1.5 inch. Length: 1.8...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,160Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 7.20cttw Diamond Double Clip Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be enchanted by the sheer elegance and versatility of this Tiffany & Co. diamond brooch. Crafted in exquisite platinum, this remarkable piece showcases a stunning display ...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro flower brooch. In 18k gold. By Tiffany & Co. With a stylized flower (likely a Lily) set with small blue topaz gemstones to its pistils and flanked by a long textured ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
$3,640
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Millgrain Bow 1.30 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Sapphire, nine caliber cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.45 carats, and Diamond, numerous round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels S-Shaped Diamond Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Lined along the center of an elegant S shape, this brooch has multiple diamonds in varying sizes weighing a total of 1.20 carat. The S is outlined with 18 karat yellow gold in twiste...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,321
H 0.27 in W 0.71 in L 1.69 in
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.52 carat aquamarine and 2.92 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set double clip brooch; part of our antique 1920s jewelry colle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 1930s Retro 50 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic late Art Deco cocktail ring showcases a monumental 50 carat emerald-cut aquamarine, boasting a deeply saturated and vibrant glacial blue color. This timeless, vintage ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,406
W 1.25 in L 1.13 in
Vintage Cartier Bypass Design Ridged Brooch Set in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Cartier brooch features a unique bypass style design, crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow gold. The ridged texture adds depth and dimension to the piece, giving it a ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Gubelin Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1970s Gubelin made flower brooch, set in 18k yellow gold, adorned with approximately 0.80ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1 3/8". Hallmarked with Gubelin mar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Clematis Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold, Framed Wood Petals Accented by 3 Round Gold Beads Set a top a Flare Design. Circa - 1980's Approximate Length - 3" Approximate Width - 2" Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Antique 2.85 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 2.85 carat diamond and platinum brooch in the form of a bow; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and imp...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Exquisite Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
1920's Exquisite Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch Fifty Four Old European Diamonds weighing 2.00 carats (approximately) Twenty Calibrated French Cut Sapphire weighing .70 ca...
Sapphire, Platinum
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace An 18k gold and platinum detachable pendant necklace, set with diamonds and emerald, signed Harry Winston....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Cartier Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Locket Book Key Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant 1940's The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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