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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1940s
Hattie Carnegie Large "Gold" Coin Brooch, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Large brooch shaped as a gold nugget coin.
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Antique Diamond Emerald Platinum Fleur De Lis Brooch and Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This Antique Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch/Pendant was inspired in an Art Deco design featuring a Fleur De Lis top and is crafted in Luxurious Platinum. This stately piece is abl...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
Rare 1940s sterling goldtone and pink gold plated two greyhounds brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet Sterling." Measures: 2 1/4 inches tall by 2 1...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Carved Amethyst Diamonds Onyx Mother-of-pearl Flower Brooch 18k Gold, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds Carved Amethyst Onyx Mother-of-pearl Flower Brooch 18K Gold. A Diamond and Gem-set brooch. Designed as a carved Mother-of-pearl and Amethyst floral spray, with an Onyx and ...
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1930s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

French Retro Carved Ruby Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This chic and charming French retro brooch from ca 1940 in the shape of Alpha-Omega is set with beautiful fo...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro emerald ruby and sapphire platinum and gold Phoenix bird clip brooch circa 1935. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ27A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This early Retro broo...
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1930s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage English Art Deco Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage English Art Deco Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco c...
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1930s Vintage Brooches

1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusually decorated with small partridge feathers like the yellow-gold gilt necklace commissioned by Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) that is featured on the front-and-back covers and centerfold of the French costume-jewelry hardcover book, Lina Baretti Parures, by Patrick Mauries, this unique pave-crystal yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian-couture piece for Italian-born Schiaparelli with its combination of embossed text "Made In France" and "Modele Depose", along with the trombone clasp often used in the early 20th Century for custom-made French small brooches. The book centerfold on pages 90-91 shows a closeup of the feathered necklace created by French-born Corsican Baretti, whose intricate decoration often mixed ready-made textural or shiny materials like velvet, cork, wire, rhodoid or raffia with custom-made metal, plastic or glass by specialized Parisian workshops such as Gripoix. The Baretti-book caption about the attributed necklace notes: "Collier realise pour Elsa Schiaparelli. Liege, soie, cannetille, perles de verre et plumes de perdix. Chaine en metal." While none of the captions date this necklace--which could have been from the same commission as our brooch--Baretti created one-of-a-kind jewelry for Schiaparelli from the 1930s until the early 1950s when the fashion designer retired. Our brooch was most likely made for a fashion-show debut of one of Schiaparelli's themed clothing collections in the late 1930s for which she commissioned many costume-jewelry paruriers including Baretti. See our photo of a Schiaparelli 1930s...
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1930s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Flower brooch, hand carved from wood, hand painted from the early 1940s , USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovingly handcrafted brooch made of wood, which was also hand painted. Each piece is made on green-coated wire and assembled into a bouquet. I have collected several brooches like...
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches

Antique Ceramic Deer Brooch by Lucien Neuquelman for Elsa Schiaparelli, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Very rare glazed ceramic roe deer pin brooch. Designed by the French Artist Lucien Neuquelman for Elsa Schiaparelli for the Circus Fashion Collection (see picture from the catalogue...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

1940s French platinum and diamond swirl brooch
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s French diamond brooch is made of platinum and adorned with approximately 4 carats of F colour VS2 clarity old European cut diamonds. It is a delight to behold.
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1940s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

CORO DUETT OWL BROOCH, dating 1944 Sterling Silver, USA aquamarines and enamel
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coro Sterling Silver gold pave Duett 2 Owl Brooch . Size: Height 5cm/2" Width 4m3 cn / 1.7" Deep 1.5cm /0.6" Features: - Signed on an owl 'Coro Sterling' - Marked Sterling in va...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Ruby Brooch, 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels floral motif brooch dates from the Retro era of the 1940’s. The brooch is signed 'VCA' and includes a Guild Laboratories certificate. This stunning br...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid- Century Ballerina Dancer 18 K Gold Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brooch of a dancer is full of movement and joy of live. It was habdcrafted in the late 1940's out of 18 karat yellow gold and silver. The artist is dancing with a rope that is s...
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1940s Unknown Post-War Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

DeRosa Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
DeRosa Retro bow brooch of gold plated sterling silver, crystal rhinestone pave, with a large faux glass pearl articulated pendant. Excellent condition, Signed. L 2 1/8" x W 1 3/8". ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Odeon Style Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
An Odeon Style Art Deco diamond and platinum double clip brooch, in a geometric design, with two tapered columns, pavé set with eight-cut diamonds, hemmed with baguette-cut diamonds,...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A laughing one and playing cat brooch with rhinestone collar, enameled, 1930/40
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A laughing one and playing with a ball black and white cat brooch . She is wearing a rhinestone collar and blinks with the green rhinestone eye. A fun brooch for cat lovers! Dimens...
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1930s American Artist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Retro French, 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully crafted Retro brooch in a swirl design with flower details, is decorated with 48 old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.00 carats total. Possibly retailed by...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Flower basket fully decorated with small rhinestones and pearls, rhodium 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful basket brooch, with flowers and leaves, fully set with small rhinestones, hanging pearl drops and 5 larger pearls in natural and silver. Size: Height 5.5cm Width 6.5cm Fea...
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1930s French Romantic Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, c. 1930
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Diamond Brooch and Dress Clips in platinum. Well made with fine white diamonds, this brooch can be separated into two stylish dress cli...
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1930s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Estate Vintage Crab Brooch Pin 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Body VS Diamonds
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed is an estate vintage crab pin/brooch. It is beautifully made with angel skin coral and 2 white vs diamonds approximately .15tcw. The pin was added in 14k white gold. the body...
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1940s Vintage Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale chalcedony glass are bezeled in brass with sapphire crystal center with Belperron colorations. 1930's USA. 1.75".
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1940's Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant in 18k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Capture the allure of 1940's elegance with this exquisite Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant crafted in 18k gold by renowned Swedish court jeweler C.F. Carlman in 1947. Embracing the allur...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Brooches

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18k Gold, Silver

Cartier Sapphire and Enamel Stars and Strips "Home Front" Brooch - Circa 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier "Home Front" clip brooch features a 9.60 CTS No Heat Ceylon Sapphire set in 14K Yellow and 14K Pink Gold. Cartier's Patented and Illusory Design Gives the Appearance...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1930s Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.10 carat. Totally is brilliant Cut Diamond 1.50 carat. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. The diamond...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Trifari Art Deco Angel Fish Clip by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. High rhodium finish with elaborate pave work with ombre yellow enamel and large blue ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco onyx and diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has been crafted in France from platinum and s...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Massive Retro Flower Spray
Located in New York, NY
Massive Retro Flower Spray from the 1940's. Unsigned but likely made by Reja, with pierced leaves. Large gilt rose flowerheads with crystal centers are set on a large spray with enam...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Pearl Enamel Platinum Vintage Top Hat Man Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized man with hands on hips and wearing a top hat Top hat is glossed with opaque very dark blue enamel - minimal loss Head is a 3.0 x 3.5 mm near-round baroque pea...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale pink glass petals are bezel set in brass with topaz crystal center set on gilt leaf base. A 1930's piece desi...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Late Deco 4.00ct Diamond Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Late Deco period, this mesmerising double clip brooch features a wonderfully elaborate design, encrusted with a total of 4.00 carat in diamonds. Across the centre are s...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Austria 1930 Art Deco Fish Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 33.28 Ctw Diamonds & Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch made in Austria. An amazing brooch in the shape of a stylized fish, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This brooch has been c...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring three pearls measuring approximately 3.50-6.05 millimeters. Accented by 26 old European, rose, and sen...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Retro Period 18 Karat Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An 18 karat gold 'Retro' period twirling ribbon brooch set with diamonds and aquamarines. The brooch whilst unsigned likely originates from the United States during the 1940s and has...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Brooch 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Diamond Brooch. Circa 1930. Total length: approx. 4.50 centimeters. Total width: approx. 2.30 centimeters. Total weight: 13.81 grams.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1940s Whimsical Gold and Gem set Marimba Dancer Brooches
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Marimba Dancer brooches, these very whimsical and detailed Brooches are 14k Yellow Gold and each measure 1 1/2 inches in length X 1 inch, each is set with Rubies, Sapphir...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Brooch 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Important Diamond Brooch. Circa 1930. Length: approx. 7.80 centimeters / 3.07 inches. Width: approx. 3.70 centimeters / 1.46 inches. Total weight: 35.16 grams.
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Brooch 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Diamond Brooch. Circa 1930. Total length: approx. 5.00 centimeters / 1.97 inches. Total width: approx. 2.80 centimeters / 1.10 inches. Total weight: 13.18 grams.
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Art Deco brooch, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique platinum Art Deco brooch from the 1930s. The main diamond in a fancy cut, VS2 clarity and H color, weighing 0.80 ct. The brooch is decorated with 14 VS-P1/H-J square diamo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old Art Deco gold brooch with diamonds, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant gold brooch with diamonds from the early 20th century. Made of 18 carat white gold with platinum elements. The central point of this elegant jewelry is the main diamond weigh...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
A stunning vintage brooch 1940 circa, signed Seaman Schepps Rare example of the early Seaman Schepps jewelry, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt Amaz...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Flower brooch was crafted in the 1940s and features vibrant rubies and diamonds to bring the design to life. The main stalk and flower design is crafted from 18 carat r...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georg Jensen large rare design Silver Amazonite Master Brooch C.1933
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen large rare design Silver Amazonite Master Brooch, C.1933. Designed as foliate motifs set with 2 oval amazonite and suspending three amazonite acorn shaped drops. Measure...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amazonite, Silver

BIRD OF PARADIS ON A SWING by MAZER, BROOCH, aqua body, enamelling, 1942 USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An aqua bird of paradis on a swing are pendant from the pave crown wich hold die brooch. Size: Height 9 cm Width 5 cm Depth 1 cm Features - Bird of Paradis sitting on a swing by Mazer unsigned...
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1940s American Romantic Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel

French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed pla...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Golden Pin With Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This golden brooch will make your dress stand out with shine! it comes with 0.95 ct diamonds and has a very unique look into it. weight: 22.54 g
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Deco Diamond Royal Navy Crown Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful piece of history, this Royal Navy crown brooch is grain set with 0.53 carat of diamonds. Crafted from platinum and 18 carat white gold, the design incorporates a ships sa...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Set of Art Deco Buckle Clips
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of 3 Art Deco Buckle Clips from the 1920's. High quality early maker likely by Trifari. Open buckle design with baguette borders. Each 1" x 1". 1930's USA Unsigned.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Tiffany Co Madeira Citrine Rose Yellow Gold Floral Motif 1940 Retro Deco Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a timeless treasure from the 1940s, this genuine Tiffany & Co. brooch exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piec...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Citrine Ribbon Design Brooch, 14 Karat Yellow & Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. vintage ribbon design brooch exudes classic elegance and timeless charm. Crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow and rose gold, this exquisite piece features a beautifully detailed ribbon motif adorned with vibrant citrine gemstones. The centerpiece of the brooch is a dazzling oval-cut citrine, nestled gracefully within the heart of the ribbon, radiating warmth and luminosity. Flanking the central citrine are two shield-cut citrine gemstones, adding a touch of symmetry and balance to the design. Each gemstone is meticulously set within the intricate framework of the ribbon. This stunning brooch is a testament to the brand's legacy of elegance and sophistication, making it a cherished addition to any jewelry collection. Whether worn as a statement piece for special occasions or as an everyday accessory, the Tiffany & Co. vintage ribbon necklace...
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1940s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Mellerio 18kt yellow gold Sapphire and ruby carriage brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Mellerio 18kt yellow gold Sapphire and ruby carriage brooch. Crafted in the 1940s, this exquisite Mellerio vintage brooch captures the charm of a departing stage coach, elegantly dr...
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1940s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond and Ruby Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Truly one of a kind, this intricate brooch depicts a courtly seen of a lady fanning herself, whilst a lord bows deeply to her. Crafted in the Art Deco period the piece features a tot...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

FLOWER BROOCH BY CORO CRAFT, Sterling Silver vermeille, USA 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very nice and in perfect condition Coro Craft Brooch with red larg rhinstones and over the leafs clear rhinstones too. Measurement Height 9,5 cm ...
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage 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...
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gubelin Retro Ruby & Diamond 18K & Platinum Brooch
Located in Solvang, CA
Swiss Vintage Gubelin Retro ruby & diamond 18K & platinum brooch, circa 1940. This Retro brooch is crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum by Gubelin. The signed Gubelin brooch feature...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

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.
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique and Vintage Brooches

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.

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