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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Item Ships From: USA
Period: 1940s
Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Rare Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch and Pendant
Located in North Miami, FL
This dimensional early signed mid century modern rare Bernice Goodspeed fabulous pin or pendant is hallmarked on the back "sterling taxco B Mexico."It has blackened sterling mixed with sterling silver with abstractions of design inspired by her archaeological finds and her studies of the indians of Central Mexico.This is collectable... It serves as a dual purpose... as a pin or pendant... both having the bar and loop for a chain... There is no chain that goes with this. Bernice Goodspeed was an American born cultural anthropologist and settled in Mexico City in 193 to complete her studies. While working as a tour guide to ancient sites she met the Hungarian artist named Carl Pappe...
Category

Mexican Modernist Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 1940's French Galleon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This divine Gilt Metal Brooch set with French Cut Emerald and Ruby pastes and prong set stones is a wonderful whimsical depiction of a Ship in Full Sail. An unusual and stunning pi...
Category

French Vintage 1940s Brooches

Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Hobe leaf brooch of gilt plate bronze and brass metal with collet set vari shaped faceted crystals in clear and citrine tones. The leaf's center made of delicate pierced work...
Category

American Artisan Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin, a stunning vintage brooch that exudes timeless elegance and luxury. Crafted in the 1940s, this two-tone yellow and white gold running horse brooch is a true masterpiece, adorned with dazzling diamonds and a majestic ruby for the eye. The brooch captures the graceful movement of a running horse, beautifully rendered in intricate detail. The combination of yellow and white gold adds depth and dimension to the design, while the sparkling diamonds enhance its brilliance and sophistication. At the center of the brooch, a majestic ruby serves as the eye of the horse, adding a pop of rich color and imbuing the piece with a sense of regal allure. The contrast between the shimmering diamonds and the vibrant ruby creates a captivating focal point that commands attention. As a vintage piece from the 1940s, this brooch is not only a stunning accessory but also a symbol of timeless luxury and craftsmanship. It is the epitome of vintage elegance, making it a must-have for horse lovers and collectors alike. Whether worn on a lapel, collar, or as a statement piece on a scarf or hat, the 18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin is sure to turn heads and spark conversation wherever you go. Embrace the allure of vintage luxury and add a touch of equestrian elegance to your ensemble with this exquisite brooch. Style this pinned onto a Gucci tee...
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Reja Sterling Art Deco Enamel Frog
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Charming, collectible Reja Sterling Art Deco Enamel Frog from the 1940's with original enamel. 1940's USA. 1.5" x 1".
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with rose gold vermeil set with aqua, crystal and ruby pastes. 1.5" across. 1940's USA.
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow
By Staret
Located in New York, NY
Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow from the 1940's. Huge scale with vari shaped topaz stones in navette, square, oval and baguette shapes with crystal accents designed ...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Aquamarine Retro Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari faux aquamarine retro swirl clip brooch. Composed of yellow gold plated sterling silver ribbed chevron, with large rectangular focal aquamarine. Excellent...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Large Retro Ruby Sunburst Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari large ruby sunburst clip brooch of gold plate sterling silver. With crystal rhinestone pave and oval faceted faux rubies. Inspired by the Sunburst jewels...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Marcel Boucher Aquamarine and Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher leafy floral spray brooch of crystal rhinestone pave, faux aquamarine and sapphire round chatons set in rhodium plated base metal, 1940s USA. Excellent Condition. Mar...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Miriam Haskell Multi Crystal and Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Multi Crystal and Faux Pearl Brooch from the 1940's. Silvertone filigree hand embroidered brooch with multicolored crystals and faux pearls. 1940's USA. Unsigned early...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip from the 1940's. These large crystals are the signatures of Eisenberg design, set in white metal with baguettes and pave accents. Unsigned...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Signed Monet Convertible Silvertone Chatelaine Brooch, 1947
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone sweater clip. Marked "Monet." One side detaches and can be worn alone. Dates to 1947. The single piece can be seen on pg 109 of Alice Vega's b...
Category

American Modernist Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Mazer Topaz and Citrine Floral Spray Retro Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Large Mazer citrine leaf and topaz triple flower head floral brooch with crystal pave bow. Of gold plate base metal, crystal rhinestones and faceted paste oval stones. L 4.5" x...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower pendant brooch. Of rose gold plated sterling silver, white and black cold enamel and crystal rhinestone pave. Minor wear to enamel. L 2 1/8" x W 2 1...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set from the 1940's of pierced tassel brooch and matching clip earrings in the Van Cleef taste. Rose gold plate with pave crystal highlights set i...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray
Located in New York, NY
Striking Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray from the 1940's. Large scaled floral brooch in sterling with rose gold wash, pave accents and oval faux aquamarines. Unsigned. 3.75" ...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Reja Retro brooch of a focal faux pale blue amythest square cut stone with crystal baguette accents and crystal rhinestone pave. Set into a dimensional Retro fretwork shell of pale ...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip
Located in New York, NY
Large and unusual DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip from the 1940's. Gilt metal with pink lucite scored caps in a retro acorn design. Pave crystal detailing along spine and within pierc...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein key brooch circa 1940s of rose gold plated sterling silver, decorated with a rhodium plated sterling Fleur de Lis motif of crys...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

1941 ChanelRelevant American Reinad ArtDecoStyle Silver PolkaDot LargeBow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
In Spring 1941 after French fashion couturier Gabriel "Coco" Chanel had stopped production of her clothing designs while she remained in Europe during the WWII era, the decades-old American costume-jewelry company Reinad began imprinting pieces in its new retail line, Chanel Novelty Co, with the script signature "Chanel". As this was prior to the use of the sans-serif capital-letter signature "CHANEL" on French-made jewelry that was commissioned by the Parisian designer, as well as before U.S.-copyright protection began in 1955, the House of Chanel that was mostly owned by the Jewish Wertheimer family of venture capitalists (who remarkably still produced Parfums CHANEL and French-vineyard wine via legal proxy while they lived in asylum in The States during the war) filed a U.S. lawsuit to demand that Reinad halt the use of its founder's famous last name. As the Werthheimers' quickly won, Reinad only produced the single seasonal collection stamped with the French brand name, and subsequently only imprinted its company name as the sans-serif capital-letter signature "REINAD" without a copyright symbol, which was different that its prior signatures dating back to its founding in 1922. When Chanel herself resumed French-made fashion production in Paris in 1953 (with Werthheimer support leading to their acquisition of all rights to her name despite her post-war eight-year exile in Switzerland due to close association with Nazis), for the first time all of her creations were signed "CHANEL" like the original packaging of the exceedingly profitable "No.5" perfume. While Reinad continued to produced costume jewelry until 1954, in the last decade of this business, the U.S. company continued to try to appeal to potential Chanel buyers by at least making Chanel-style designs. As such, owning an attractive and well-made Reinad piece can be considered a useful investment in fashion history as evidence of a little-known turning-point involving the most famous ongoing luxury-fashion business Chanel, as well as of the impact of that legal judgement had on advancing U.S. design protection for brands that later used the copyright symbol. Like early ArtDeco-style oversized heavy metallic costume jewelry by Chanel, this three-dimensional monochrome silver-alloy polkadot bow brooch imitates a pale polkadot-textured ribbon. Notably, while high-quality ribbon for styling hair or decorating clothing in a non-functional way was still an expensive accessory...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal

Art Deco Vermeil Elephant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Vermeil Elephant Brooch of gold washed sterling from the 1940's. Lucky elephant with raised trunk and large fancy cut amythest crystal body and pave details. Marked Sterlin...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling. Pave accented central motif with square cut faux aquamarines. Wonderful design and condition. Signed Pe...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Red Coral Silver Filigree Button Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Red coral silver filigree button earclips. Of red Sardinian coral cabocheons set in filigree wire work sterling silver, with screw back fittings. Exc...
Category

Italian Artisan Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick pin that is hand wired with Niki pearls and on the end of the pin has a flower and th...
Category

American Baroque Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

MiriamHaskell WWII Era FrankHess GoldGiltCast Filigree Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
A child of the Art Nouveau period, Miriam Haskell loved its butterfly design-motifs, which are found in many pieces of costume jewelry by her first designer Frank Hess. His butterfly...
Category

American Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal

MiriamHaskell WWII FrankHess PurpleGlassFlowersGoldLeaves WiredPlasticBackBrooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Beginning in 1939, Miriam Haskell asked her first designer Frank Hess to sparingly use metal in the costume-jewelry collections during WWII while war materials were needed. So their ...
Category

American Baroque Revival Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Alfred Phillipe for Trifari Large Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alfred Phillipe for Trifari large key brooch of rose gold plated base metal, crystal rhinestone pave, cold black enamel and a focal faux ruby cabocho...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch from the 1940's. A pair of realistically modeled gilt hands is designed to be pinned over a corsage or bouquet or fresh flowers fo...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Retro Clip Set
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Clip Set from the 1940's in original box. Dimensional swirl clip with matching clip earrings in pinkish gold finish and pave crystal decoration. 1940's USA. Clip 1.75" ...
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American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin from 1940's USA of gilt metal with pave accents. Rare collectable series from Mazer. 3.5" x .5".
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro Coral Branch Trembler Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Coral Branch Trembler Brooch from the 1940's. Enamel metal with glass paste drops. Italy. 3.25" x 2.5".
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro Lily Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Important Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro stylized lily flower clip brooch. Of sapphire pave keystone baguettes, set in rhodium base metal with two color rose and yellow gold plate...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Rare Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch from the 1940's with a jeweled bracelet, enameled fingernails and engagement ring. Designed with a fi...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Couture 1939-50 Schiaparelli-SchlumbergerStyle GlassBeads ProngSetCrystal Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
In the style of Elsa Schiaparelli couture jewelry and one of her paruriers since the late 1930s, Jean Schlumberger, this handcrafted highly-textural glass-and-crystal silvery brooch ...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Rhodium

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite from the 1940's. Central aquamarine paste design with pave trimmed leaf forms. Brooch 2.5 x 1...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette
Located in New York, NY
Large and Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette from the 1940's. 2 huge emerald oval pastes with micro pave borders form the flower heads with green co...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

12k Gold-Filled Bow Brooch with Freshwater Pearl By Winard, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '40s - 1.75" x 2" - 12k gold-filled - Genuine freshwater pearl - By Winard (signed on verso) - Circa 1940s - Estate...
Category

American Modern Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch from the 1940's. Set in antique bronze finish with paste set locket in crystal, purple and ruby with swag chaining. 1940's USA. Locket...
Category

American Victorian Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sterling Vermeil "Victory" Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Vermeil "Victory" Hand Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with gold wash set with marcasites. 1.75" x 1".
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Moonstone Cabochon Large Royal Crown, Alfred Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Royal Moonstone Crown in pink gold plate with rhinestone accents by Alfred Phillipe. This is the largest of this series from the mid 1940's. Mo...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees
Located in New York, NY
Large Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees from the 1940's. Gilt leaves and buds are sewn onto a filigree base with sewn crystal accents. 1940's USA. Signed. 2.75" x 1" high.
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Gem Stone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gem Stone Brooch from the 1940's. Set in pink gold vermeil sterling with a lovely array of colored gemstones such as citrine, topaz, zircon...
Category

South American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Couture 1936-49 Schiaparelli-Dali-Style Set FauxSapphire&Pearl Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This surrealistic handcrafted faux-sapphire-topped-pearl cluster brooch and clip-earrings set dates to around WWII, when fashion designer Elsa Sch...
Category

American Modern Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal

Vintage Rare Enamel Reja Carrot Brooch, 1940S
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Vintage enamel brooch by Reja in the form of carrot with green haulm and rhinestones embelishment. Very rare. Not signed. Period: 1940s. Cond...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel Carnation, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel and Pierced Carnation clip, Alfred Phillipe from 1940. Original enamel work on rhodium high finish metal. Clip back fittings. 1940's USA. 3" x 1....
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Trifari Sterling Ruby "Talisman" Brooch Earring Set, Alfred Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Sterling Ruby "Talisman" Crest Brooch Earring Set, Alfred Philippe from the 1940's. Jeweled sterling clip brooch and matching earrings. 1947 USA. Brooch 3.25" x 1.5". earrin...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch from the 1940's. Wonderful design with conjoined flower clips which remove from their base to be worn separately. Highlighted...
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American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip from the 1940's. Pave sections decorate the scrollwork pierced design. Early MB hallmark. 1.5" x 1.5". 1940's USA.
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, c1942, Signed Hobé
Located in valatie, NY
Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, c1942, Signed Hobé. This is a classic collector's Hobé Sterling Silver floral and ribbon brooch with a rose in the center and...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip from the 1940's. Dimensional cupped design which has a mirror effect when worn. Central cluster of emerald pastes and crystal baguettes. Clip back fitti...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro Trifari Sterling Vermeil Clip by Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Retro Trifari Sterling Vermeil Clip Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Finely detailed with pink gold vermeil over sterling. Clip back fittings. 1940's USA. 2.5 x 2.25".
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American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Large Eisenberg Sterling Vermeil Clip
Located in New York, NY
Large and special Eisenberg Sterling Vermeil Clip with topaz baguette and clear pastes. Dimensional heavy clip more suitable for thicker fabrics. 1940's USA. Signed. 3.5" x 2.5".
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

French Patriotic Rooster Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Striking French Patriotic Rooster Brooch in bronze with red and blue feathers and red cold enamel from the 1940's. Measures 6" x 2". France. DOMESTI...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Bronze

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fragonard Tricolor Fruit Salad Domed Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fragonard tricolor fruit salad round domed brooch. Of gold plated base metal with crystal rhinestones, faux ruby, emerald and sapphire fruit salad stones. Patent designer A Philippe, filed Feb, granted May 1948, patent is for a round domed brooch, characteristic with post-Sterling Trifari mark on the brooch back. Excellent Condition. Signed Trifari with Crown, Pat Pend...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Trifari Jewels of India Moghul Set, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Jewels of India Moghul Set circa 1949 by Alfred Phillipe. Scroll brooch with pave accents with matching clip earrings. Fluted faux emer...
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dimensional Sterling Retro Swirl Clip
Located in New York, NY
Nice quality sterling retro swirl clip with pave accents and oval ruby pastes. Dimensional and easy to wear. Marked "Sterling" with pink gold wash. 2" x 1.75". 1940's USA.
Category

American Retro Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Dujay Dimensional Parrot
Located in New York, NY
Rare and large Dujay Dimensional Parrot set in sterling silver from the 1940's. Made in 2 layers with pink gold vermeil finish on body and unplated sterling...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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