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Retro Sterling Silver and 12K Gold-Filled Floral Spray Brooch, 1940s
Retro Sterling Silver and 12K Gold-Filled Floral Spray Brooch, 1940s

Retro Sterling Silver and 12K Gold-Filled Floral Spray Brooch, 1940s

Located in Milford, DE

This large retro floral spray brooch from the 1940s showcases a dramatic and sculptural bouquet rendered in sterling silver with 12K gold-filled accents.

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold-filled

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

Crafted in sterling silver and 12K gold-filled metal (marked 1/20 12K GF & Sterling), this brooch is both collectible and wearable.

Category

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...

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round cut Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.80 Carats. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1940s 1 1/2 inch diameter

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Running Blue Sapphire Horse Unicorn Brooch
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Running Blue Sapphire Horse Unicorn Brooch

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Running Blue Sapphire Horse Unicorn Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Sapphire Rectangle Blue Navy Crystals Unicorn Running Horse Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1940s Rose Gold Brooch with Blue, Pink, and Grey Crystals
Vintage 1940s Rose Gold Brooch with Blue, Pink, and Grey Crystals

Vintage 1940s Rose Gold Brooch with Blue, Pink, and Grey Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Blue and Pink Crystal with Grey Stones Brooch Circa 1940s. This is a very interesting and well-made brooch.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 1940s Retro Turquoise Brooch with Rubies
Vintage 1940s Retro Turquoise Brooch with Rubies

Vintage 1940s Retro Turquoise Brooch with Rubies

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring a center Oval Cabochon Turquoise and surround Cabochon Turquoise, as well as Cabochon rubies. Circa 1940s Made in France 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Boucheron Retro 1940s 0.90 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Dress Clip Brooch
Boucheron Retro 1940s 0.90 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Dress Clip Brooch

Boucheron Retro 1940s 0.90 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Dress Clip Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

You will enjoy wearing this 3-dimensional retro ruby dress clip brooch by Boucheron. From one of the most respected and preeminent Paris jewelry houses, this legacy 18-karat yellow g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k 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...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold

Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s

Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s

Located in London, GB

A double pin back keeps this wonderful brooch firmly in place. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.80 Metal: 18ct Rose Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s Retro Gold-Tone Circular Brooch with Pink Rhinestones and Ribbon Motif
1940s Retro Gold-Tone Circular Brooch with Pink Rhinestones and Ribbon Motif

1940s Retro Gold-Tone Circular Brooch with Pink Rhinestones and Ribbon Motif

Located in Milford, DE

This striking 1940s retro brooch features a bold circular form accented with sculptural ribbon-like elements, all rendered in a warm gold-tone finish.

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

1940s Retro Natural Diamond Turquoise Jasper 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pavè Setting
1940s Retro Natural Diamond Turquoise Jasper 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pavè Setting

1940s Retro Natural Diamond Turquoise Jasper 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pavè Setting

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Elegant pair of brooches crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, two unique jewels that reinterpret the shape of a leaf with extraordinary artisanal mastery. Each brooch is a small masterpi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s
Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s

Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Timeless elongated brooch made of 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness) and platinum elements. Brooch decorated with 7 diamonds in old european brilliant cut with a total weight of ...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14KT Gold Floral Brooch with Aquamarine, Citrine, & Diamond, circa 1940s
Vintage 14KT Gold Floral Brooch with Aquamarine, Citrine, & Diamond, circa 1940s

Vintage 14KT Gold Floral Brooch with Aquamarine, Citrine, & Diamond, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Designed as a flower set with 12 oval aquamarine stones, 8 round citrines and a round brilliant diamond center. The leaves are set with fancy baguette cut rubies. 1 -7/8" x 1-3/8"

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Late Deco Diamond and Pink Sapphire Piglet Brooch, c.1940s
Late Deco Diamond and Pink Sapphire Piglet Brooch, c.1940s

Late Deco Diamond and Pink Sapphire Piglet Brooch, c.1940s

Located in London, GB

A sweet piglet brooch dating back to 1940s, the Late Deco era. The piglets body is made up of 1.00 carat of grain set diamonds with seven pink sapphires going around its body.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s Retro Modern Natural Turquoise, Crystal and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
1940s Retro Modern Natural Turquoise, Crystal and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch

1940s Retro Modern Natural Turquoise, Crystal and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

A striking jewel inspired by the elegance of the Retrò Style, this brooch is masterfully crafted in 18k (750/1000) yellow gold and designed in the shape of a cornucopia, the ancient ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Emerald, Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Sheaf of Wheat Diamond Turquoise Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S
Sheaf of Wheat Diamond Turquoise Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S

Sheaf of Wheat Diamond Turquoise Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S

Located in Geneva, CH

Sheaf of Wheat stylized Brooch composed by Diamond, Turquoise and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K. Circa 1940. Total length: approx. 6.50 centimeters. Total width: approx. 2.10 centimeters....

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

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

1940s Retro Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Peridot Brooch Bezel Setting
1940s Retro Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Peridot Brooch Bezel Setting

1940s Retro Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Peridot Brooch Bezel Setting

Located in Marcianise, IT

This magnificent 18K white gold Retro brooch is a true masterpiece of fine jewelry, featuring an elegant and harmonious design. The sinuous and refined structure is adorned with a de...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch
Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch

Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose and white gold with Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Cats-eye, Diamonds, and a Moonstone. Circa 1940s 2 1/4 x 2 1/2

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

1940s Art Deco 14K White Gold Antique Marquise Diamond Brooch and Pendant
1940s Art Deco 14K White Gold Antique Marquise Diamond Brooch and Pendant

1940s Art Deco 14K White Gold Antique Marquise Diamond Brooch and Pendant

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10 grams Diamond Details: Center: Antique Marquise, .60ct, J Color, VS Clarity Side Diamond: .40ct total wei...

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Leaf Brooch with Diamonds
Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Leaf Brooch with Diamonds

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Leaf Brooch with Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats. Signed by Cartier Circa 1940s 1 1/8 x 2 1/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s Retro Multi-Gem and 18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Sputnik Dome Brooch
1940s Retro Multi-Gem and 18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Sputnik Dome Brooch

1940s Retro Multi-Gem and 18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Sputnik Dome Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

An elegant expression of Retrò Style inspiration, this brooch is crafted in 18kt (750/1000) yellow gold and designed in the form of a hemispherical mina, symbolizing strength and ref...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H.F. Barrows Retro Gold-Tone Flower Brooch with Green Glass Stones, 1940s
H.F. Barrows Retro Gold-Tone Flower Brooch with Green Glass Stones, 1940s

H.F. Barrows Retro Gold-Tone Flower Brooch with Green Glass Stones, 1940s

Located in Milford, DE

This vintage brooch by H.F. Barrows is a classic example of 1940s Retro jewelry design, featuring a stylized ribbon motif adorned with two sculpted flowers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

1940s Retro 14K Gold and Silver, Spider Beetle Brooch Ruby Diamond Bead Setting
1940s Retro 14K Gold and Silver, Spider Beetle Brooch Ruby Diamond Bead Setting

1940s Retro 14K Gold and Silver, Spider Beetle Brooch Ruby Diamond Bead Setting

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

An exceptional and highly sculptural 1940s Retro insect brooch, this striking spider-shaped brooch combines the allure of nature with the elegance of fine materials.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch
1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch

1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

PLEASE NOTE: The Old European cut diamonds and gemstones displayed in this brooch are circa 1900. It was common practice in the 1940's to amalgamate older diamonds and gemstones in s...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

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

1940s Sterling Silver Gold Wash Brooch with Emerald-Cut Purple Glass Stone
1940s Sterling Silver Gold Wash Brooch with Emerald-Cut Purple Glass Stone

1940s Sterling Silver Gold Wash Brooch with Emerald-Cut Purple Glass Stone

Located in Milford, DE

This eye-catching 1940s sterling silver brooch, finished with a warm gold wash, features an elegant fanburst ribbon design centered around a large emerald-cut purple glass stone.

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco 14k Gold & Platinum Old Mine Diamond Brooch, Circa 1940s
Art Deco 14k Gold & Platinum Old Mine Diamond Brooch, Circa 1940s

Art Deco 14k Gold & Platinum Old Mine Diamond Brooch, Circa 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

14k & Platinum Weight 1.77g Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Approx. 0.08ct Pin Length 2.5in Ideal for Ties, Hats, Scarves.

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Large stylised silver gilt and paste 'swan' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s
Large stylised silver gilt and paste 'swan' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s

Large stylised silver gilt and paste 'swan' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Exquisitely sculpted, of the highest quality as is expected from Trifari is the magnificent 'swan' brooch, designed by the most famous of Trifari designers, Alfred Philippe, in the 1...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Mellerio Dits Meller 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Pavé Ribbon Clip Brooch 1940s
Mellerio Dits Meller 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Pavé Ribbon Clip Brooch 1940s

Mellerio Dits Meller 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Pavé Ribbon Clip Brooch 1940s

By Mellerio

Located in Monaco, MC

From the oldest jeweler in Paris — Mellerio dits Meller, established in 1613 and jeweler to the crowned heads of Europe — this exuberant clip brooch captures the playful vitality of ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cellino White Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Brooch
Cellino White Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Brooch

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. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite brooch features a radiant bo...

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant
Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant

Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant

Located in Milano, MI

Cornucopia brooch set in 18ct gold, finely decorated with flowers set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds en tremblant.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch
Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The brooch separates into two small clips. Circa 1940s Brooch 1 1/8 x 3 3/8 inches Individual clip 1 1/8 x 1 11/16 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

An exceptional bespoke brooch from the late 1930s to early 1940s, created by Tra
An exceptional bespoke brooch from the late 1930s to early 1940s, created by Tra

An exceptional bespoke brooch from the late 1930s to early 1940s, created by Tra

By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An exceptional bespoke brooch from the late 1930s to early 1940s, created by Trabert & Hoefer for Mauboussin as part of their highly exclusive “Reflections” collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Enamel FROG brooch on three Lilys , CORO CRAFT, STERLING, gold plated, 1940s USA
Enamel FROG brooch on three Lilys , CORO CRAFT, STERLING, gold plated, 1940s USA

Enamel FROG brooch on three Lilys , CORO CRAFT, STERLING, gold plated, 1940s USA

By Corocraft

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Brooch CORO CRAFT STERLING GOLD PAVE AND ENAMEL FROG ON THREE LILIY PADS SITTING Measurement: Width 6 cm x Height 5,5 cm Features: - Such a great frog brooch sitting on three Lily...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage 1940s Retro 40.00 Carat Aquamarine Brooch with Diamonds
Vintage 1940s Retro 40.00 Carat Aquamarine Brooch with Diamonds

Vintage 1940s Retro 40.00 Carat Aquamarine Brooch with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with an Aquamarine weighing approximately 40.00 carats and Single cut Diamonds. Circa 1940s 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch, Rose Cut Diamond & Ruby, 1940s
Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch, Rose Cut Diamond & Ruby, 1940s

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch, Rose Cut Diamond & Ruby, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

14k Yellow Gold Weight 1.77g Old Flower Pin Length 3in with Rose Cut Diamond Approx. 0.20ct & Ruby Ideal for Ties, Hats, Scarves.

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Sasportas Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, circa 1940s
Sasportas Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, circa 1940s

Sasportas Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, circa 1940s

By Sasportas

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Beautiful Retro Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, ca. 1940s by Sasportas The retro comet brooch consists of a cluster of round cut sapphires of ca. 3 carats and channel se...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1940's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Unisex Golf Club Money Clip
Tiffany & Co. 1940's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Unisex Golf Club Money Clip

Tiffany & Co. 1940's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Unisex Golf Club Money Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as yellow gold money clip depicting golf clubs Pierced with grooved detailing With pierced oval back Serves as money-clip, bookmark, pendant, etc. Stamped for 14 karat gold ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Retro Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
1.50 Carat Diamond Retro Gold Bow Brooch Pendant

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, 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

At its center is a sparkling 1.03 carat rose cut diamond, surrounded by 54 additional rose cut diamonds totaling 0.72 carats, adding refined brilliance and vintage charm. Wear it as ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch
Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch

Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Cabochon Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 55.00 carats, Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 25.00 carats, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

Deceptively simple and deeply meaningful. This signed Tiffany & Co. bar pin from the 1940s features a single love knot, one of the most ancient symbols, representing bonds that c...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940s brooch and earrings set blue topaz rose cut diamonds
Retro 1940s brooch and earrings set blue topaz rose cut diamonds

Retro 1940s brooch and earrings set blue topaz rose cut diamonds

Located in Milano, MI

Brooch and earrings set from the 1940s retro period, set in 18ct three tone gold with blue topaz and small rose cut diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Vermeil Sterling Silver Floral Brooch with Purple Teardrop Glass Petals, 1940s
Vermeil Sterling Silver Floral Brooch with Purple Teardrop Glass Petals, 1940s

Vermeil Sterling Silver Floral Brooch with Purple Teardrop Glass Petals, 1940s

Located in Milford, DE

This refined 1940s floral brooch is crafted in sterling silver with a rich vermeil (gold-plated) finish.

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

1940s Bouquet of Flowers Brooch. Platinum with rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds
1940s Bouquet of Flowers Brooch. Platinum with rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds

1940s Bouquet of Flowers Brooch. Platinum with rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds

Located in London, GB

This delightful 1940s brooch is made of platinum in the shape of a bouquet of flowers. The centre of the flowers are rubies and the petals pink sapphires. The leaves are made of bagu...

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Vintage 1940s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat and Round cut Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.70 carat....

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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

Elegant bar golden brooch with rubies and diamonds, Spain, circa 1940s.
Elegant bar golden brooch with rubies and diamonds, Spain, circa 1940s.

Elegant bar golden brooch with rubies and diamonds, Spain, circa 1940s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Beautiful golden bar brooch with elements of platinum, set with diamonds of a total weight of about 0.07ct and rubies of a total weight of 0.48ct origin : Spain, early 20th century ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage CAMEL BROOCH by REJA NY 1940s, rhinestones, vermeil sterling silver
Vintage CAMEL BROOCH by REJA NY 1940s, rhinestones, vermeil sterling silver

Vintage CAMEL BROOCH by REJA NY 1940s, rhinestones, vermeil sterling silver

By Staret

Located in Stuttgart, DE

I love this animal series from Reja NY worked from 1941 to 1952. All bodies are presented with a large cut rhinestone, worked in silver and gold plated. They date from the early 1940...

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

1940s Retro Carved Tiger's Eye and Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Giardinetto Brooch
1940s Retro Carved Tiger's Eye and Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Giardinetto Brooch

1940s Retro Carved Tiger's Eye and Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Giardinetto Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Extraordinary Mid Century "Giardinetto" shaped brooch crafted in 14-carat yellow gold and 800 silver, a unique and fascinating jewel that combines artistic creativity, the value of f...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, C...

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, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Estate Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin; Retro 1940s, 14Karat Yellow Gold
Estate Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin; Retro 1940s, 14Karat Yellow Gold

Estate Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin; Retro 1940s, 14Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This elegant floral pin features a stunning teardrop-shaped aquamarine as its centerpiece, framed by lustrous gold leaves and accented with vibrant rubies and delicate diamond cluste...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

MATERIAL ◘ Weight 24.6grams ◘ Size 70mm x 40mm / 2.75 x 1.57 inches ◘ Diamonds 113pieces of old cut aprox 7.45ct and several central stones of 0.50ct each Colour F-G-H This extra...

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1940s Cartier Retro 14K Gold Clothespin-Form Dress Clip
1940s Cartier Retro 14K Gold Clothespin-Form Dress Clip

1940s Cartier Retro 14K Gold Clothespin-Form Dress Clip

By Cartier

Located in Flushing, NY

A vintage Cartier dress clip dating to the Retro period, circa the 1940s. Crafted in polished 14-karat yellow gold, the minimalist design takes the form of a streamlined clothespin-s...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Diamond & Ruby Double Clips
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Diamond & Ruby Double Clips

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Diamond & Ruby Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 8.00 carats, and Baguette cut Rubies weighing approximately a total o...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Retro Tiffany & Co. George Schuler 14K Gold Sunburst Brooch Pendant
Retro Tiffany & Co. George Schuler 14K Gold Sunburst Brooch Pendant

Retro Tiffany & Co. George Schuler 14K Gold Sunburst Brooch Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Flushing, NY

A distinctive retro 1940s Tiffany & Co. 14K gold brooch by George Schuler, designed with a bold sculptural composition centered by a highly polished domed gold element.

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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

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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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like 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.