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1940s Massive Glittering Crystal Butterfly Brooch
1940s Massive Glittering Crystal Butterfly Brooch

1940s Massive Glittering Crystal Butterfly Brooch

Located in University City, MO

1940s Massive glittering crystal butterfly brooch The exquisite brooch is encrusted with deep pink

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

2 flower brooch, signed MAZER , enamel, pink rhinestone and many small, US 1940s
2 flower brooch, signed MAZER , enamel, pink rhinestone and many small, US 1940s

2 flower brooch, signed MAZER , enamel, pink rhinestone and many small, US 1940s

By DuJay Jewelry

Located in Stuttgart, DE

2 flower brooch in the typical fine detailed work Not the large leaf, a rhinestone vein in the center, as well as the tiny, delicate leaves emerging from the man stem. The enamel o...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Rhodium

Vintage Sandor Attr. Topaz Crystal Bracelet 1940s
Vintage Sandor Attr. Topaz Crystal Bracelet 1940s

Vintage Sandor Attr. Topaz Crystal Bracelet 1940s

By Sandor

Located in Wilmslow, GB

jewellery with exemplary detail and beautiful glistening topaz crystals Should you choose to buy from us

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Vintage 1940s American Clamper Bracelets

Vintage Vermeil Floral Brooch with Ruby-Red Crystal – 1940s
Vintage Vermeil Floral Brooch with Ruby-Red Crystal – 1940s

Vintage Vermeil Floral Brooch with Ruby-Red Crystal – 1940s

Located in Milford, DE

characteristic of late 1930s–1940s American and European vermeil jewelry, made during a period when vermeil was

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil

1940s Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Yellow Gold Tie Clip
1940s Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Yellow Gold Tie Clip

1940s Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Yellow Gold Tie Clip

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage jewellery/estate jewelry

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Finely crafted in 14k white gold with 2 carved Rock Crystals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings 1940s
Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings 1940s

Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings 1940s

By Trifari

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A pair of Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings. A stone rich design with large opulent oval

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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Rhodium Plated Ruby Red Crystal Brooch By Kramer, 1940s
Vintage Rhodium Plated Ruby Red Crystal Brooch By Kramer, 1940s

Vintage Rhodium Plated Ruby Red Crystal Brooch By Kramer, 1940s

By Kramer of New York

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 3" tall - Rhodium plated - Clear crystal rhinestones - Ruby red

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

W.  Hobè of NY Sterling Silver Bracelet with aqua cut rhinestones, USA 1940s
W.  Hobè of NY Sterling Silver Bracelet with aqua cut rhinestones, USA 1940s

W. Hobè of NY Sterling Silver Bracelet with aqua cut rhinestones, USA 1940s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Stuttgart, DE

cut aqua rhinestone. Worked in silver, signed Hobè on die claps in the 1940s USA. Measurements

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Bird Ruby Eye Whole Crystals Swallow Perch Brooch
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Bird Ruby Eye Whole Crystals Swallow Perch Brooch

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Bird Ruby Eye Whole Crystals Swallow Perch Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Vivid Ruby Red Eye Whole Crystals Cabochon Swallow Bird

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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch
1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch

1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch

Located in University City, MO

1940s Massive crystal gilt metal art deco flower spray brooch The elegant bouquet of flowers are

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

FLOWER BROOCH BY CORO CRAFT, Sterling Silver vermeille, USA 1940's
FLOWER BROOCH BY CORO CRAFT, Sterling Silver vermeille, USA 1940's

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

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Open Back Dangling Crystal Clip, circa 1940s
Vintage Open Back Dangling Crystal Clip, circa 1940s

Vintage Open Back Dangling Crystal Clip, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Open-Back Dangling Crystal Clip, Circa 1940s. This gorgeous piece features clear, open-back

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Vintage 1920s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

TRIFARI fISH BROOCH, sterling, body aqua rhinestone with tiny rinestones, 1940's
TRIFARI fISH BROOCH, sterling, body aqua rhinestone with tiny rinestones, 1940's

TRIFARI fISH BROOCH, sterling, body aqua rhinestone with tiny rinestones, 1940's

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Great Trifari fish brooch with larg, polished aqua rhinestone body, with various fins and a tail adorned with small restones. Th fish's head is also adornd wit rhinestones. The fish ...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA
Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA

Decorative dress clip from the early 1940's, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Large classic EISENBERG CLIP, from the great American master of stone! His creations compete in light and color with the most prcious stones. Dimensions: Clip height 11 cm - Cli...

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Crystals Trio Strands Layers Necklace
Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Crystals Trio Strands Layers Necklace

Crown Trifari 1940s White Beads Pearls Crystals Trio Strands Layers Necklace

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari 1940s Vintage Luxury White Beads Pearls Trio Strands Layers Crystals Openwork Pendant

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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Coro Craft birds brooch on branch, enamailing, gold plated Sterling, 1940's USA
Coro Craft birds brooch on branch, enamailing, gold plated Sterling, 1940's USA

Coro Craft birds brooch on branch, enamailing, gold plated Sterling, 1940's USA

By Corocraft

Located in Stuttgart, DE

rhinestones. - Signed with Coro Craft Sterling - Designer Adolf Katz in the 1940's USA -Excellent Condition

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Pools of Light Crystal Marcasite Chain Necklace c 1940s
Art Deco Sterling Pools of Light Crystal Marcasite Chain Necklace c 1940s

Art Deco Sterling Pools of Light Crystal Marcasite Chain Necklace c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

Art Deco sterling marcasite crystal pools of light delicate chain necklace c 1940s The elegant

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s
A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s

A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

, of strong and characterful design. Eugene Joseff created ‘Joseff of Hollywood’ jewellery for the

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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Blue and Pink Crystal with Grey Stones Brooch Circa 1940s
Vintage Blue and Pink Crystal with Grey Stones Brooch Circa 1940s

Vintage Blue and Pink Crystal with Grey Stones Brooch Circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

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

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Trifari 1940s Philippe 4PieceParure CrystalFloraMotif GoldNecklaceEarringsBrooch
Trifari 1940s Philippe 4PieceParure CrystalFloraMotif GoldNecklaceEarringsBrooch

Trifari 1940s Philippe 4PieceParure CrystalFloraMotif GoldNecklaceEarringsBrooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Chicago, IL

fine jewelry for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, designed this flora-motif crystal-set yellow-gold

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Wrought Floral Brooch, 1940s–1950s
Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Wrought Floral Brooch, 1940s–1950s

Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Wrought Floral Brooch, 1940s–1950s

Located in Milford, DE

1940s–1950s. Crafted from solid sterling, it features flowing sculptural lines, curled wire tendrils

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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Italy, 1940s
18K White Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Italy, 1940s

18K White Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Italy, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18 karat white gold ring with rock crystal, onyx, emeralds for a total of 1 carat, and diamonds for

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20th Century Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coro Sterling Vermeil Floral Brooch with Green Glass Centers, 1940s
Coro Sterling Vermeil Floral Brooch with Green Glass Centers, 1940s

Coro Sterling Vermeil Floral Brooch with Green Glass Centers, 1940s

Located in Milford, DE

This vintage 1940s brooch by Coro beautifully captures the romantic elegance of mid-century floral

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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil

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

, or evening look. Details: Period: 1940s Style: Retro / Mid-century costume jewelry Materials: Gold

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch
1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch

1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

leaves on a branch from the late 1930s to early 1940s. This piece reflects the era's penchant for

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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Base Metal

1940s Ciner Art Deco Gold, Purple & Green Rhinestone Floral Brooch
1940s Ciner Art Deco Gold, Purple & Green Rhinestone Floral Brooch

1940s Ciner Art Deco Gold, Purple & Green Rhinestone Floral Brooch

By Ciner

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Ciner brooch from the 1940s showcases the glamour and craftsmanship of the Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

XMAS Tree brooch by WEISS, cut Swarovski rhinestones from the 1940s
XMAS Tree brooch by WEISS, cut Swarovski rhinestones from the 1940s

XMAS Tree brooch by WEISS, cut Swarovski rhinestones from the 1940s

By Weiss

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Christmas is coming soon! The most beautiful vintage Christmas brooch from the 1940s is the tree

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

1930s / 1940s Gold, Green & Rhinestone Bead Bib Necklace
1930s / 1940s Gold, Green & Rhinestone Bead Bib Necklace

1930s / 1940s Gold, Green & Rhinestone Bead Bib Necklace

Located in New York, NY

glamorous touches of the 1940s. The combination of gold-plated brass, rhinestone rondelles, and emerald

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Vintage 1930s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

XMAS Tree brooch by WEISS, cut Swarovski rhinestones from the 1940s
XMAS Tree brooch by WEISS, cut Swarovski rhinestones from the 1940s

XMAS Tree brooch by WEISS, cut Swarovski rhinestones from the 1940s

By Weiss

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Christmas is coming soon! The most beautiful vintage Christmas brooch from the 1940s is the tree

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Trempler Brooch with matching clip- on earring, rhodiniert, rhinstones, 1940s US
Trempler Brooch with matching clip- on earring, rhodiniert, rhinstones, 1940s US

Trempler Brooch with matching clip- on earring, rhodiniert, rhinstones, 1940s US

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Vintage Trempler Brooch with matching earclip from the early 1940sm USA Measurement: Rhinestonew brooch with movable flower and various openwork leaves, 8 cm high and 5 cm wide. The...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Lovebird brooch with matching bird earrings by SCHRAGER NY, Sterling, 1940s
Lovebird brooch with matching bird earrings by SCHRAGER NY, Sterling, 1940s

Lovebird brooch with matching bird earrings by SCHRAGER NY, Sterling, 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

, created from 1925 to 1940 s costume jewelry . First of all, smaller production than the larger jewelry

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Vintage 1940s American Romantic Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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

large cut rhinestone, worked in silver and gold plated. They date from the early 1940s USA. Very rare

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s
WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s

WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Vintage WW2 US patriotic flag, red and blue enamel, large rhinestones. All rhinestones individually set and cut. Material Potash. Dimensions: Height 4 cm x 5,5 cm, flagpole 5,5 cm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s
WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s

WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

'AMERICAN FIRST' a very nice vintage WW2 US Flag brooch, blue enamal, red and blue rhinestons with 2 blue glass balls hanging from a fine 7 cm long chaine . Very good condition for t...

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Enamel

Eisenberg pin in the style of a blue fruit, leaves, sterling gold plated, 1940s
Eisenberg pin in the style of a blue fruit, leaves, sterling gold plated, 1940s

Eisenberg pin in the style of a blue fruit, leaves, sterling gold plated, 1940s

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in Stuttgart, DE

x 2,5 cm Features - Eisenberg Original, Sterling gold plated pin, USA 1940s - signed on the back

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Vintage bracelet, clear and green rhinestones Sterling Silver 1940s USA
Vintage bracelet, clear and green rhinestones Sterling Silver 1940s USA

Vintage bracelet, clear and green rhinestones Sterling Silver 1940s USA

Located in Stuttgart, DE

IN THE 1940s ! STERLING SILVER ! Every single clear and polished rhinestone has its own silver

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Vintage 1940s American Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly's sterling/gold plated 1940s USA
Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly's sterling/gold plated 1940s USA

Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly's sterling/gold plated 1940s USA

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A lovable little brooch from the 1940s USA in sterling gold plated. The bodies of the 2 birds are

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Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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

back with 'CORO CRAFT STERLING' - Date 1940/42 USA - perfect green enamaling nothing repainted! - Many

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Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel

Deco Brooch in the shape of a circle, set with small rhinestones, USA 1940s
Deco Brooch in the shape of a circle, set with small rhinestones, USA 1940s

Deco Brooch in the shape of a circle, set with small rhinestones, USA 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

turquoise-colored fruits cut in between. Crafted in rhodium-plated material. Made in the USA around 1940

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Vintage ear clip with clear rhinestones + green rhinestones 1940s
Vintage ear clip with clear rhinestones + green rhinestones 1940s

Vintage ear clip with clear rhinestones + green rhinestones 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

about 1940 years. Measurement: Diameter 3 cm, clip on, good Condition. All stones are set individually

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Vintage 1950s Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Reja Rhodium & Sterling Cut Crystal Four Leaf Clover Brooch, 1940s
Reja Rhodium & Sterling Cut Crystal Four Leaf Clover Brooch, 1940s

Reja Rhodium & Sterling Cut Crystal Four Leaf Clover Brooch, 1940s

By Reja

Located in Burbank, CA

Offered here is a Reja rhodium-plated sterling and cut-crystal brooch from the 1940s. The three

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Vintage 1940s American Post-War Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Modernist Abstract Emerald Crystal Linked Bracelet, 1940s
Modernist Abstract Emerald Crystal Linked Bracelet, 1940s

Modernist Abstract Emerald Crystal Linked Bracelet, 1940s

Located in Burbank, CA

Offered here is a massive Modernist abstract gold-plated emerald crystal bracelet from the 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Modernist Link Bracelets

Mid-Century Glam Architectural Woven Link Crystal Bracelet, 1940s
Mid-Century Glam Architectural Woven Link Crystal Bracelet, 1940s

Mid-Century Glam Architectural Woven Link Crystal Bracelet, 1940s

Located in Burbank, CA

Offered here is a Mid-Century architectural woven-link gold-plated bracelet from the 1940s. The

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Vintage 1940s Modernist Link Bracelets

1940s Bogoff Sterling& Austrian Crystal Clear Emerald Cut Rhinestone Earrings
1940s Bogoff Sterling& Austrian Crystal Clear Emerald Cut Rhinestone Earrings

1940s Bogoff Sterling& Austrian Crystal Clear Emerald Cut Rhinestone Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A special and amazingly brilliant pair of Austrian crystal clear emerald cut large clip back and

Category

Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Crystal Jewelry 1940s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of crystal jewelry 1940s available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of crystal jewelry 1940s made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Schreiner Jewelry each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Rock Crystal versions from the 17 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of cabochon, emerald cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of crystal jewelry 1940s for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Crystal Jewelry 1940s?

Prices for crystal jewelry 1940s start at $135 and top out at $75,000 with these decorative-objects, on average, selling for $1,849.
Questions About Crystal Jewelry 1940s
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1910s, Art Nouveau jewelry was popular. Trends of the time included long necklaces often decorated with tassels and platinum beads. Among gemstones, diamonds and sapphires were in high demand. Find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.