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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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
By Coro
Located in Berlin, DE
USA 1940's. Plastic and sterling silver. Green cabochons as eyes. Marked with STERLING on the back
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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Sterling Silver

Retro Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
Coro Brooch/ Pin, USA 1940's
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W 1.6 in L 1.38 in
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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940s Diamond Gold Fish Brooch
1940s Diamond Gold Fish Brooch
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W 0.87 in L 2.64 in
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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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

Retro 1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
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W 1.97 in L 2.56 in
Versatile 1940s Diamond Brooch Clips 6.30 Carats
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Diamond Brooch Clips This stunning 1940's diamond brooch clip is a truly unique and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooch Retro 1940s

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White Diamond, Platinum

Retro Versatile 1940s Diamond Brooch Clips 6.30 Carats
Versatile 1940s Diamond Brooch Clips 6.30 Carats
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W 1.38 in D 0.4 in L 2.25 in
1940s Aquamarine and Diamond Flower Brooch in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Aquamarine and Diamond Flower Brooch in Platinum Five Calf's Head Cut Aquamarines Weighing
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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Aquamarine, Platinum

Retro 1940s Aquamarine and Diamond Flower Brooch in Platinum
1940s Aquamarine and Diamond Flower Brooch in Platinum
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W 1.13 in D 0.13 in L 2 in
Important Diamond Flower Brooch in Platinum, circa 1940s 15.65 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
Important Diamond Flower Brooch in Platinum circa 1940's 15.65 carats One Round Brilliant Cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooch Retro 1940s

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White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond "Spade" Pin Circa 1940's .85 Carats
Located in Wailea, HI
Platinum Diamond "Spade" Pin Circa 1940's .85 Carats 19 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing .85
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Platinum

1940s Sterling Vermeil Art Deco Stylized Fish Brooch Set
Located in University City, MO
1940s Sterling vermeil art deco stylized fish brooch set The elegant brooch and matching screw
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooch Retro 1940s

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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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
Brooch Natural River Pearls, Circa 1940s-1950s
Located in Southbury, CT
Whimsical and elegant, this highly detailed brooch was skilfully, artistically created entirely by
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Pearl

Brooch Natural River Pearls, Circa 1940s-1950s
Brooch Natural River Pearls, Circa 1940s-1950s
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H 1.88 in W 2.04 in
Flora and Fauna Emerald and Diamond Brooch in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Flora and Fauna Emerald and Diamond Brooch in Platinum Circa 1940's Total Diamond Weight 2.35
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Buccellati Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
1940s Buccellati Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 1.34 in D 0.4 in L 0.6 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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Brooch, circa 1940s 18 Karat 2.50 Carat of Rubies
Located in Wailea, HI
Ruby and Diamond Brooch Circa 1940's 18k 2.50 carats of Rubies Forty Six Round Rubies weighing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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

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
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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

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"
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1950s American Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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

Jomaz Floral Shaped Brooch
By Jomaz
Located in Berlin, DE
USA, 1940s by Jomaz. Set with glass cabochon and numerous baguette- and round shaped rhinestone
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Mid-20th Century American Brooch Retro 1940s

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Base Metal

Jomaz Floral Shaped Brooch
Jomaz Floral Shaped Brooch
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W 1.73 in L 2.56 in
Vintage Diamond Cluster Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A Vintage Diamond Cluster Brooch or Pin. A simply stunning myriad of diamonds make up this
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1950s Art Deco Brooch Retro 1940s

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18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Brooch
Vintage Diamond Cluster Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 0.15 in
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 Brooch Retro 1940s

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Crystal

Miriam Haskell Yellow Bell Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
brooch with great color and movement. 1940s USA. Excellent condition
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1960s American Brooch Retro 1940s

Miriam Haskell Yellow Bell Brooch
Miriam Haskell Yellow Bell Brooch
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H 1 in W 2 in
Platinum and Diamond Brooch Midcentury
Located in Johns Creek, GA
1950's. Platinum and diamond Mid Century brooch, bow motiff, featuring eleven marquise diamonds
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Mid-20th Century North American Brooch Retro 1940s

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Platinum

Platinum and Diamond Brooch Midcentury
Platinum and Diamond Brooch Midcentury
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W 1.5 in L 2.25 in
.16 Carat Ruby Rose Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Handmade 3D rose and green gold flower brooch, accented with 6 genuine red rubies. Double
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Era Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful pendant brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. This elegant item highlights one oval shaped
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooch Retro 1940s

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A William Spratling Sterling silver Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Pasadena, CA
A William Spratling Sterling silver Brooch .1933-1939 and 1940-1946, First Design Period; Taxco
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Mid-20th Century American Brooch Retro 1940s

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Sterling Silver

A William Spratling Sterling Silver Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Pasadena, CA
A William Spratling Sterling silver Brooch .1933-1939 and 1940-1946, First Design Period; Taxco
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Mid-20th Century American Brooch Retro 1940s

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Sterling Silver

Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with 14 rubies weighing circa 7,0 ct. and 56 diamonds partly in old-mine-cut weighing approximately 1,66 ct. Mounted in 18K yellow- and white gold. Total weight: 33,7 grams. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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

Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
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W 2.36 in L 2.36 in
Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Flower Shape Brooch Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful floral design, Europe 1940's. With 11 princess-cut aquamarines, framed by 55 sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Charming Aquamarine and Diamond Floral Shaped Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming floral design, USA 1930's-1940's. With 5 tear-drops Aquamarine in prong setting weighing
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Articulated Jester Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large jester brooch is a later recast of a 1940's period brooch. Set in gilt and silvered
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1970s American Brooch Retro 1940s

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Gilt Metal

Articulated Jester Brooch
Articulated Jester Brooch
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H 4.5 in
Boucheron Paris 3.98 Carat Aqua Diamond Platinum Flower Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Authentic Boucheron Paris diamond platinum flower brooch. 3 round aquamarines totaling
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Moonstone and Garnet Flower Pin. 1940s.
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. flower pin set with five 11.45x6.80mm moonstones and eight garnets. The pin measures 3 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and is complete with a tra...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooch Retro 1940s

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Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mary Gage Sterling Silver Brooch with Rock Crystal Cabochon
By Mary Gage
Located in Big Bend, WI
Circa: 1940's Dimensions: 3.5" L X 3" W Country of Origin: USA Her obituary, from the Maine Antique
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Mid-20th Century American Brooch Retro 1940s

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Revival 3.00 Carat Opal Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
red Australian opals. Can be worn as a brooch or pendant. Circa 1940. 27 round bluish green reddish
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60 Carat Ruby Emerald Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Flower gemstone brooch and pendant. This beautifully hand crafted 1940's brooch is enriched with 9
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Sword Brooch Mounted with Faux Pearls & Rhinestones
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in valatie, NY
Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Sword Brooch Mounted with Faux Pearls & Rhinestones. The elaborate hand
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Design Blue and Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Mid Century Design Blue and Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Brooch featuring 17 cushion and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Estate Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl Rhinestone Cascade Dangle Brooch Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Antique Miriam Haskell Dangle Brooch centering a Large Faux Pearl, surrounded by clusters
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

Vintage enamel strawberry brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch. The front is covered with enamel, the back is gold-tone metal
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1950s European Art Nouveau Brooch Retro 1940s

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Enamel

ART Yule Candle Brooch
By Arthur Pepper
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a signed Art yule candle brooch. This unique holiday season jewelry is riveted with two
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Gold Plate

ART Yule Candle Brooch
ART Yule Candle Brooch
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H 2.35 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This charming antique brooch pin circa 1940s is crafted in solid platinum. A great item for someone
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
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W 2.2 in L 2.3 in
Vintage South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
14K White Gold Frog Pin Brooch. Hand set with a Sensational Large South Sea Pearl in Belly. Body
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
devices. Simply a wonderful retro Tiffany & Co. brooch! Date: ca. 1940s - 1960s Overall Condition: It
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
Retro Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold & Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
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H 1.03 in W 1.86 in D 0.52 in
Antiqu Semiprecious Stone Pendant w Brooch attachment set in 18k Gold, ca 1940
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Semi precious stones pendant with brooch attachment, aquamarine, peridot, pink tourmaline set in
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooch Retro 1940s

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Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Signed ART White Enameled Flower Brooch
By Arthur Pepper
Located in Atlanta, GA
This signed Art white enameled flower brooch is from the late 1950s. There is a row of three white
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Signed ART White Enameled Flower Brooch
Signed ART White Enameled Flower Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 3.125 in D 0.75 in
Retro 1.27 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This pin is set with a round cut diamond that weighs 1.27ct. The color of the diamond is I-J and the clarity is VS1. The pin measures 2 1/4 inches in diameter. Inventory #9359AROB
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond Gemstone Flower Basket Yellow Gold Brooch Circa Mid 20th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Retro (1940s - early 1950s) flower basket brooch featuring a basket made of agate, rock crystal
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Agate, Citrine, Diamond, ...

Ed Wiener Gold and Gems Brooch/ Pendant
By Ed Wiener
Located in Darnestown, MD
Provincetown beginning in the 1940's when he was influenced by the abstract expressionist movement. He died in
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooch Retro 1940s

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Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Pave Wreath Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
gold settings. A pair of pearl pendants hang from gilt fox chaining. 2.5" x 3.75". USA 1940's
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1950s American Brooch Retro 1940s

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in Addison, TX
Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Bar Brooch. This chic brooch features six
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooch Retro 1940s

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Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Turquoise & Diamond Floral Spray Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
style from the 1940s through the 60s, attributed to the Duchess of Windsor era.. the 'iconic' fashion of
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1960s Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vendome Emerald and Lime Crystal Brooch and Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Vendome semi-parure of dome-shaped brooch and clip-on earrings composed of large round green
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Mid-20th Century American Brooch Retro 1940s

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Crystal, Emerald

Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Roger Jean-Pierre couture Turtle clip brooches of emerald, topaz and crystal pastes. Gilt
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1950s French Retro Brooch Retro 1940s

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in Chesterland, OH
-1940s era, this brooch is a rare find that is even more stunning in person. Crafted with hollow
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooch Retro 1940s

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Silver, Copper

Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl White Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1940s -1950s This large vintage brooch is designed as a
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, Rock Crystal

Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Large Flower Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Started in the 1940's Sabbadini of Italy is known throughout the world for their artisinal
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooch Retro 1940s

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Brooch Retro 1940s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of brooch retro 1940s for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Retro and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to brooch retro 1940s. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 100 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon brooch retro 1940s for sale. When shopping our range of brooch retro 1940s, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Brooch Retro 1940s?

Prices for brooch retro 1940s start at $58 and top out at $192,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,225.

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.