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Retro Diamond Brooch, 1940s
Located in Geneva, CH
security cap.
Maker’s mark: V S
Circa 1940.
Total Length: 6.8 cm / 2.7 inches
Gross weight: 34.68 grams.
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Silver & Marcasite Swallow Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage marcasite swallow brooch. Inspired by the swallow, a symbol of sentiment, this is an
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Coro Retro Style Ballerina Brooch, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Retro Style Coro Brooch circa 1940s. The yellow gold colored brooch of a leaping ballerina with
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Marcel Boucher Sterling Heart Brooch 1940s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb and rare Vintage Marcel Boucher Sterling Heart Brooch dating to the 1940s. Laden with tiny
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Crown Trifari Moonstone Leaf Brooch 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Art Deco inspired Vintage Crown Trifari Moonstone Leaf Brooch. Featuring a wonderfully crafted
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage DeRosa Sterling Cuckoo Clock Brooch 1940s
By Ralph De Rosa
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage DeRosa Cuckoo Clock Brooch. A fabulous figural, artfully designed and crafted in solid
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage French Emerald Paste Droplet Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful Vintage French Emerald Paste Brooch. Whilst unsigned nor attributed this piece carries
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Coro Double En-tremblant Floral Brooch 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and exquisite Vintage Coro En-tremblant Floral Brooch. Most likely designed by Oscar F
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Walter Lampl (Attr.) Sterling Rickshaw Brooch 1940s
By Walter Lampl
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Walter Lampl Rickshaw Brooch. Crafted in sterling silver vermeil and set with coloured
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Coro Sterling Bird In Flight Brooch 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Coro Bird Brooch. One of Coro's most delightful figural designs. A bird in flight in
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Reja Attr. Emerald Paste Peacock Brooch 1940s
By Reja
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A charming Vintage Reja Peacock Brooch. Golden metalwork surrounds a huge green fancy cut crystal
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crown Trifari sterling brooch designed by Alfred Philippe in the early 1940s. Featuring a
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
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
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1940s European Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 4.95 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch, 1940s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning and impressive vintage 4.95 carat diamond and platinum brooch in the Art
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Brooch 1940s in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
jewelery from the 1940s. Brooch in the shape of an eventful knot in 18-carat yellow gold and 950 platinum
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
CARTIER Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel & Rock Crystal Equestrian Brooch 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfect addition to any jewelry collection.
Circa 1940s, this charming brooch measures 1.75" in width and
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mauboussin Dragonfly Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S
By Mauboussin
Located in Geneva, CH
Mauboussin Dragonfly Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Brooch.
Circa 1940.
Signed
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1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TRIFARI STERLING WW2 patriotic Eagle and crossed Anchors US Navy brooch, 1940's
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
crossed auchors US navy brooch, made 1940's, enamal and little rhinstons, singed on the back side.
Very
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 2.11 in D 0.6 in L 1.54 in
1940's Double Clip Brooch Three tone gold & Sapphires
Located in Milano, MI
Double clip brooch 1940s set in 14ct three tone gold with sapphires. Can be worn both as brooch in
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1940s European Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sapphire, Gold
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch. 1940's multi color rose & yellow gold brooch with round
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
brooch. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition
Length 4.50" x Width 2"
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Retro Cartier Substantial 14K Yellow, Rose Gold Bars Pendant Clip Brooch, 1940's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
interconnected gold bars of rose and yellow gold.
1940's
May be worn as a pendant or as a classic brooch
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Italian Brooch, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Brooch in 18 kt yellow and white gold, art deco, Italy, 1940s
It belonged to my great-grandmother
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold
Joseff of Hollywood Celtic Crystal Brooch
By Joseff Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
. 1940's USA.
Length 3"
Eugene Joseff produced wonderful costume jewelry worn by the stars of
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Eugenie Series Plume Clip, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
pendant drop dangles from the plume formed clip brooch. 1940's USA.
3.25" x 1.75"
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin
14k Gold with 3 natural Diamonds approx 0.50 carat H-VS
Circa 1940's pre-owned
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin
14k Gold with one natural Diamond approx 0.14ct /3.2mm H-VS
Circa 1940's pre
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, dimensional faux sapphire retro swirl brooch from the 1940's. A swirl of rose gold
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940's Chatan 14KT Gold Brooch Pin Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Chanton pin watch from the 1940s, a true relic of timeless elegance, boasts distinctive
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold
RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this superb floral brooch circa 1940's.
A true stunner this brooch is
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spray Brooch Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite piece from the 1940s is a versatile and captivating example of vintage jewelry
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pendant / Brooch, Circa 1940s
Located in Southbury, CT
pendant /brooch from around 1940. The total diamond weight is estimated to be just over 2 carats.
The
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1940s Unknown Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Cartier Diamond, Ruby Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite piece by Cartier dating back to the 1940s, comprising a brooch designed as two flower
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Patriotic pave airplan brooch with window, signed TRIFARI 1940*s rhodium
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
WW2 US patriotic pave airplan brooch TRIFARI with windows, rhinestones, rhodium plated bas metal. 2
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
H 1.7 in W 2.37 in D 0.32 in
1940s Joseff of Hollywood Large Brooch
By Eugene Joseff
Located in Austin, TX
1940s Gorgeous Joseff of Hollywood brooch with green stone. Eugene Joseff was best known for his
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
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
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
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
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940's Turquoise Beaded Gold Leaf Dress Clips 1940s dress clips
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible pair of 1940's statement turquoise beaded dress clips are the perfect finishing
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Mixed Metal
Platinum 1940's Old Cut, Baguette Fan Style Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the 1920s because of their versatility. This particular brooch was created in 1940's and is designed
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Platinum
1940s Cartier Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Cartier Bow Brooch, ca. 1940s.
The bow is studded with old-cut diamonds of circa 2.5
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Platinum Diamond Sapphire Duette Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940s Platinum Diamond Sapphire Duette Pin with high quality Diamonds & Sapphires. Each of
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940's Tennis Racket Brooch Sterling 925 Silver Celluloid Nylon Thread
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little brooch in the shape of a tennis racket was created in the 1940's. It is marked
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.86 in W 0.63 in D 0.32 in
Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Massive Mexican sterling parrot brooch c 1940s
The large scale artisan brooch is designed
with an
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1940s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1940s Acquamarine brooch bow diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Rare to find, 1940s period brooch set in 18ct gold and natural acquamarines and diamonds
Category
1940s European Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Aquamarine, Platinum
1940's 14k Gold & 18.75ct Sapphire Flower Bouquet Brooch w/ 0.75ct Diamond
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Dimensions: 3" x 1-3/4"
Created circa 1940
Featured in Bonhams Auction Lot #273 California Jewels June 11
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1940s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond Bow Gold Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This adorable and chic Retro bow motif brooch from the 1940s is a beautiful testament to the
Category
20th Century Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
fur clips.
Signed: Coro Duette
AT: 1798867
Period: Circa 1940's
Length: 9cm / 3.5''
Condition: very
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches 1940s
Cartier Sapphire and Enamel Stars and Strips "Home Front" Brooch - Circa 1940's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- Cartier
Circa - 1940's
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
W 2.17 in D 0.48 in L 1.97 in
Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco Jeweled sterling figural peacock brooch c 1940s
The stylized bird brooch is embellished
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
M. BOUCHER SHEAF-OF-WHEAT BROOCH, Rhodium plated, rhinestones pavé, 1940's USA
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Stuttgart, DE
designer for Trifari, started his own company BOUCHER in the 1930's in New York.
Rare an highly
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium
1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1940s Spratling Brooch. Large Amethyst Center Cabochon. Hallmarked on the back dating this
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1940s Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The size is two
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Crown Trifari Cabochon Turquoise Brooch and Earrings 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderful Vintage Crown Trifari Turquoise Brooch and Earrings Set. Crafted in intricately
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Vintage Brooches 1940S For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of vintage brooches 1940s available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage brooches 1940s made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Tiffany & Co. and Trifari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 658 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage brooches 1940s and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage brooches 1940s, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Vintage Brooches 1940S?
On average, vintage brooches 1940s at 1stDibs sell for $1,791, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $192,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
Questions About Vintage Brooches 1940s
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire 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.
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