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1940s Diamond Gold Fish Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe, 1940's design. Made in 18K yellow gold. Accented by 16 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
USA 1940's. Pavé-set with 8 rubies weighing 0,80 ct., 6 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1,20 ct
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

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

1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertable to Brooch 14K Rose Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertible to Brooch 14K Rose Gold 31.58 Pennyweight 16
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1.64 Carat Round Yellow Blue Sapphire Gold 1940's Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. 1940's Sapphire brooch. Set with 11 round yellow sapphires and 6 round blue sapphires
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Early 20th Century Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1940s Sapphire Diamond Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
The 23 diamonds weighing approximately 0,74 ct. The fine chiseling in the gold symbolizes the
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this superb floral brooch circa 1940's. A true stunner this brooch is
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s Cartier Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
1940s Cartier Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
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W 1.19 in L 2.96 in
1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, dimensional faux sapphire retro swirl brooch from the 1940's. A swirl of rose gold
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
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W 2.2 in L 3.25 in
Swedish 1940's Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant in 18k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Capture the allure of 1940's elegance with this exquisite Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant crafted in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Brooches

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18k Gold, Silver

Retro Diamond Bow Gold Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro diamond bow motif 18K yellow and white gold brooch featuring 21 round brilliant cut
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20th Century Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Whimsical Gold and Gem set Marimba Dancer Brooches
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Marimba Dancer brooches, these very whimsical and detailed Brooches are 14k Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

1940s Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The size is two
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Splendid retro brooch, it forms an openwork knot with
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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

1940s Art Deco Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A unsigned beauty from the 1940s is this vintage Art Deco spiral Art Deco brooch. It is very much
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

1940s Art Deco Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Brooch
1940s Art Deco Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Brooch
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W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 2.5 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
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 14k Gold Double Clip Pin Brooch, Retro 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and timeless double clips made of 14 karat yellow and rose gold. Measurements: 1 3/16" x 1 3/8
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Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very sleek and elegant Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch made in the 1940s, depicting the typical
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georg Jensen 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch #343, Circa 1940s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold kneeling fawn brooch #343, designed by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch #343, Circa 1940s
Georg Jensen 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch #343, Circa 1940s
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H 1.34 in D 0.3 in L 1.74 in
Coro Craft birds brooch on branch, enamailing, gold plated Sterling, 1940's USA
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 Coro Craft brooches, Birds on branch, gold plated Sterling , enamailing, rhinestones, 1942 USA
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

1940's Cartier Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fanned Retro Unisex Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clip style brooch is designed as a yellow gold form with fanned rose gold extensions Featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Pendant / Brooch, Circa 1940s
Located in Southbury, CT
pendant /brooch from around 1940. The total diamond weight is estimated to be just over 2 carats. The
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Baroque Revival Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s Cartier Diamond, Ruby Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite piece by Cartier dating back to the 1940s, comprising a brooch designed as two flower
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Fan Brooch 1940s
Located in Bari, IT
Parure 18 Kt gold brooch and earrings, Italian manufacture, 1940s.Beautiful bouquet design
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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1940s Buccellati Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mario Buccellati Leaf Lapel Pin / Brooch - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Very rare corkscrew
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 0.45 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Brooch
1940s Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Brooch
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H 0.35 in W 0.62 in L 1.73 in
Diamond Wreath Brooch- Necklace, circa 1940s 4.10 Carat in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Wreath Brooch- Necklace, circa 1940s 4.10 Carat in White Gold Twenty One Round Brilliant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

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White Diamond, 14k Gold

1940s Cameo and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Convertible Brooch and Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940s Retro Cameo Brooch and Pendant - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds Features: Blue and White
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leitão & Irmão Retro 1940s Diamond Enamel Violet Floral Bouquet Brooch Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Retro diamond and polychrome enamel violet floral bouquet brooch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Coro Retro Style Ballerina Brooch, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Retro Style Coro Brooch circa 1940s. The yellow gold colored brooch of a leaping ballerina with
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Coro Retro Style Ballerina Brooch, 1940s
Coro Retro Style Ballerina Brooch, 1940s
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H 2.75 in W 2 in
1940s Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.75 carat turquoise and 0.33 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
1940s Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.12 in W 0.74 in L 1.3 in
FLOWER BROOCH BY CORO CRAFT, Sterling Silver vermeille, USA 1940's
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
in Sterling Silver is from the 1940's - Material of the brooch is sterling silver and very well Gold
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

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
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sapphire and Enamel Stars and Strips "Home Front" Brooch - Circa 1940's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Reflecting on the Gold Star-Shaped Body. Cartier's Innovative "Home Front" Brooches were Designed During
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

12k Gold-Filled Bow Brooch with Freshwater Pearl By Winard, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '40s - 1.75" x 2" - 12k gold-filled
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

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Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Retro Green Beryl and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One green beryl and diamond 14K rose gold brooch featuring one impressive emerald step-cut green
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20th Century Retro Brooches

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Beryl, Green Beryl, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Natural Burmese Ruby Emerald Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch Rose Gold 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
the 1940s. Crafted in 19.2kt rose gold and platinum, the brooch is designed as a lifelike floral
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1940s Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe, around 1940. A very fine craftsmanship. Mounted in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum. With
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

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

1940s Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
A 1941 yellow sapphire, ruby, and diamond brooch designed as a naturalist floral spray, the central
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old Art Deco gold brooch with diamonds, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant gold brooch with diamonds from the early 20th century. Made of 18 carat white gold with
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Clips Brooch Retro 1940s
By Boucheron
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important double clips in 18k yellow gold from the Retro period, ca. 1940s. These collectable clips
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Solid Precious Opal Flower Brooch Circa 1940s 15ct Yellow Gold Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
leaves on the other. It really is a very pretty piece. The brooch is secured snuggly by a gold pin and
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

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Opal, Yellow Gold

1940s Gold, Diamond, and Multicolored Hardstone Vine Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and diamond brooch designed as a vine leaf with a tapering line of cabochon amethyst
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18...

Art Deco Cameo Stick Pin Antique 14K Yellow Gold Original 1940's Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940's Art Deco Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Stick Pin/Brooch Featuring an
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Wirework 18K Gold & Platinum 1940s 0.50 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage beauty shines bright in this classy 1940s brooch made with sleek and sweeping curves of 18
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Platinum and white gold 18K Double Clip Brooch. Total diamond weight: approximately 4.20
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco style 0.27 Carat diamond and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Brooch
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 0.55 in L 0.15 in
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Lisbon, PT
Floral Bouquet Brooch in 14K Yellow, Pink and White Gold, 1940s. This vintage brooch is designed as a
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Retro brooch circa 1940's . Classically designed with round brilliant Diamonds and Rubies set in 18
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Deco Diamond Royal Navy Crown Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Gold, Platinum Age: 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Miriam Haskell Pearl Layered Leaf Brooch 1940s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An important and delightful, highly coveted Miriam Haskell Pearl Brooch. Crafted with the
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Reja Attr. Emerald Paste Peacock Brooch 1940s
By Reja
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A charming Vintage Reja Peacock Brooch. Golden metalwork surrounds a huge green fancy cut crystal
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage 1940s Enamel and Diamond Parrot Bird Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage large heavy 18k gold brooch in a parrot designe with colorful enamel topped with brilliant
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Rare 1940s sterling goldtone and pink gold plated two greyhounds brooch with security clasp. Marked
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
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H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.2 in L 2.25 in
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Rose and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.3 grams
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

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14k Gold

Late Deco Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This original 1940s brooch, with box, is a beautifully made design with a collection of diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Brooch 1940s in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
jewelery from the 1940s. Brooch in the shape of an eventful knot in 18-carat yellow gold and 950 platinum
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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

Vintage Coro Craft Sterling Gold Leaf Brooch with Flowers Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Coro Craft Sterling Gold Leaf Brooch with Flowers Circa 1940s. Leaf with Elevated Branches
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

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Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage Coro Craft Sterling Gold Leaf Brooch with Flowers Circa 1940s
Vintage Coro Craft Sterling Gold Leaf Brooch with Flowers Circa 1940s
H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 2.25 in L 3.25 in
1940s Retro Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond, Turquoise Flowers Bouquet Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Circa 1940's retro brooch. An artistically designed flowers bouquet. Beatiful cabuchon turquoises
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mauboussin Dragonfly Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S
By Mauboussin
Located in Geneva, CH
Mauboussin Dragonfly Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Circa 1940. Signed
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches

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

1940s Austrian Gold and Carved Nephrite Jade Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro period gold and carved nephrite jade brooch in the form of a four leaf clover with a
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

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1940s Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1940s gold brooch 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, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1217 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 1940s gold brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. 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. Finding an appealing 1940s gold brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 1940s gold brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 401 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 1940s gold brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1940s Gold Brooch?

Prices for a 1940s gold brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $190,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,583.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.