Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Single cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.00 carats, H Color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Circa 1940s Individual clip 1 1/8 x 1...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s 9.00 Carat Diamond Bow Double Clips

$11,350

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Pin Set

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.08 carats, Round cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 0.10 carats, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Pin Set

$5,200

Large Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray

Located in New York, NY

Massive Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray from the 1940's. Amazing design of gilt leaves with 5

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Large Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray

$1,495

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

design with pave trimmed leaf forms. Brooch 2.5 x 1.5". Clip Earrings 1.2". 1940's USA. Signed Trifari.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite

$1,450

Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

brooch from the 1940´s is a true celebration of opulence and artistry. It takes the form of a magnificent

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow

$9,179

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Hair Pin with Sapphires

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold with 4 Cabochon Sapphires. Signed by Cartier Circa 1940s 2 5/8 x 1 1/4 inch

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Hair Pin with Sapphires

$4,450

Massive Joseff Tremblant Spray

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in New York, NY

Joseff of Hollywood, massive spray brooch with cushion cut crystals en tremblant. In signature

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Massive Joseff Tremblant Spray

$1,250

Rare Art Deco 7.5 Carat Natural Old Euro and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The diamonds are mostly graded as approximately G-I in color and I-VS in clarity. The brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Art Deco 7.5 Carat Natural Old Euro and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooche

$29,400

Vogue Sterling Vermeil Retro Crystal Heart

By Vogue

Located in New York, NY

Striking Vogue Sterling Vermeil Retro Crystal Heart from the 1940's. Hand made in sterling vermeil

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vogue Sterling Vermeil Retro Crystal Heart

$775

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Massive Retro Flower Spray

$775

Rare Trifari Retro Bow

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and rare Trifari 2 toned retro bow brooch. Pink and yellow gold are mixed with sapphire and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Rare Trifari Retro Bow

$2,250

Vintage 1940s Gold and Diamond Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k rose gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.00 carats. Circa 1940s Individual clip: 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 inch

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Gold and Diamond Double Clips

$7,200

Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite

Located in New York, NY

Retro Mexican Sterling silver shell suite with a pair of scatter brooches, earrings and ring

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Retro Mexican Sterling Shell Suite

$495

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips from the 1940's. Gold plated with colored and crystal pastes

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Base Metal

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

$1,195

DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Large and unusual DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip from the 1940's. Gilt metal with pink lucite

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip

$1,895

Retro Aqua Peacock Eye Spray

By Reja

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Retro Aqua Peacock Eye Spray from 1940's in 2 tone vermeil sterling. Unsigned but

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Retro Aqua Peacock Eye Spray

$1,450

Marcel Boucher Retro Hearts Demi Parure

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Marcel Boucher Retro Hearts Demi Parure with brooch and earrings. Sculpted heart motifs are set

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Marcel Boucher Retro Hearts Demi Parure

$575

Trifari Retro Clip Set

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Retro Clip Set from the 1940's in original box. Dimensional swirl clip with matching clip

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Retro Clip Set

$875

Mazer Retro Leaf Clip with Enamel Butterfly

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Striking Mazer Retro Leaf Clip with Enamel Butterfly from the 1940's. Gilt metal leaf with pave

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Mazer Retro Leaf Clip with Enamel Butterfly

$875

Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin set in 14k gold from the 1940's. Great design with watch that

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin

$1,295

Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip from the 1940's. Pave sections decorate the scrollwork

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Marcel Boucher Pierced Retro Clip

$495

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Large Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees from the 1940's. Gilt leaves and buds are sewn

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower with Rose Montees

$875

Huge Coro Retro Ruby Lily

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Huge Coro Retro Ruby Lily brooch from the 1940's. Gold toned leaves with pave spines form the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Huge Coro Retro Ruby Lily

$1,350

Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip from the 1940's. Dimensional cupped design which has a mirror effect

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mazer Retro Lotus Flower Clip

$1,295

Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in New York, NY

Sparkling Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip from the 1940's. These large crystals are the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Eisenberg Oval Crystal Dress Clip

$895

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

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Eugenie Series Plume Clip, Alfred Phillipe

$4,950

Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat. Si...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set

$6,900

Ralph DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Starfish Suite

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Ralph DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Starfish Suite from the 1940's. The sterling silver is plated

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Ralph DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Starfish Suite

$1,295

Massive Danecraft Sterling Egret Suite

By Danecraft

Located in New York, NY

detailing with matching earrings with screw back fittings. Sterling 1940's. Excellent condition. Brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive Danecraft Sterling Egret Suite

$575

Vintage JOSEFF OF HOLLYWOOD gold tone dangle glass designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed JOSEFF OF HOLLYWOOD • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage JOSEFF OF HOLLYWOOD gold tone dangle glass designer clip on earrings

$775

Pennino Retro Sterling Vermeil Cattails

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Pennino Retro Sterling Vermeil Cattails brooch from the 1940's. Lovely design with looping leaves

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Pennino Retro Sterling Vermeil Cattails

$1,495

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Reja Sterling Art Deco Enamel Frog

$775

Trifari Pave Flying Doves Duette, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Pave bird clips slide onto a brooch base to be worn together or separatly as desired. Rare Trifari

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Trifari Pave Flying Doves Duette, Alfred Phillipe

$2,450

Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel Carnation, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel and Pierced Carnation clip, Alfred Phillipe from 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Trifari "Rue de la Paix" Enamel Carnation, Alfred Phillipe

$1,595

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow

$1,895

Trifari Hen with Egg, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Cute Trifari Chicken with Egg, Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Pink gold plated hen with pave

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Hen with Egg, Alfred Phillipe

$450

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Large and Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette from the 1940's. 2 huge emerald oval pastes with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette

$2,250

Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin from 1940's USA of gilt metal with pave accents

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin

$1,850

Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Rare Art Deco Coro Lyre Bird brooch of pastes and ombre technicolor enamels from the 1940's. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird

$1,650

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caterpillar on Leaf

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caterpillar crawling on Leaf clip from the early 1940's. A

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caterpillar on Leaf

$1,875

Trifari Moonstone Cabochon Large Royal Crown, Alfred Philippe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

is the largest of this series from the mid 1940's. Moonstone glass cabs with sapphire and ruby pastes

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Moonstone Cabochon Large Royal Crown, Alfred Philippe

$750

Charming Reja Retro Topaz Spray

By Reja

Located in New York, NY

Charming Retro Topaz Spray from the 1940's by Reja. Gilded silver is used extensively in this

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Charming Reja Retro Topaz Spray

$595

Large Eisenberg Sterling Vermeil Clip

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in New York, NY

heavy clip more suitable for thicker fabrics. 1940's USA. Signed. 3.5" x 2.5".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Large Eisenberg Sterling Vermeil Clip

$1,895

Trifari Jelly Belly Sterling Frog, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Jelly Belly Sterling Frog from the 1940's by Alfred Phillipe. Gold washed sterling with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Trifari Jelly Belly Sterling Frog, Alfred Phillipe

$1,975

Dimensional Sterling Retro Swirl Clip

Located in New York, NY

to wear. Marked "Sterling" with pink gold wash. 2" x 1.75". 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Dimensional Sterling Retro Swirl Clip

$395

Marcel Boucher Retro Aquamarine Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Striking Marcel Boucher Retro Aquamarine Clip in sterling vermeil, from the 1940's. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Marcel Boucher Retro Aquamarine Clip

$1,595

Vintage Coro Lady Face Fur Clip Circa 1940s

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Coro Lady Face Fur Clip. An iconic brooch from the 1940s. She is wearing a beautiful floral

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Coro Lady Face Fur Clip Circa 1940s

$1,125

De Rosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Butterfly

By Ralph De Rosa

Located in New York, NY

Charming Ralph De Rosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Butterfly from the 1940's. Wonderful detailing with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

De Rosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Butterfly

$775

Pair of Trifari Eugenie Clips, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of elegant Trifari Eugenie Clips from 1940 in gilt metal, enamel with faux pearls. Alfred

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pair of Trifari Eugenie Clips, Alfred Phillipe

$2,595 / set

Red Coral Silver Filigree Button Earclips

Located in New York, NY

work sterling silver, with screw back fittings. Excellent Condition. 1940's Italy. DOMESTIC SALES ONLY

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Red Coral Silver Filigree Button Earclips

$450

Mazer Topaz Retro Hemisphere Fur Clip

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

" clip brooch. Crystal baguettes accent the edge of the motif holding the large stone. 1940's USA

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Mazer Topaz Retro Hemisphere Fur Clip

$895

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Diamond Ruby Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 8.00 carats, and Baguette cut Rubies weighing approximately a total o...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Diamond Ruby Double Clips

$10,250

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Stickpin

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Double sided, 2 tone faux pearl stick pin. 1940's USA. Signature Russian gold finish

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Stickpin

$475

Enamel Butterfly Pastel Colors 14K

Located in North Hollywood, CA

piece circa 1940. The thorax of this enamel Butterfly is all Diamonds and the tail is Diamonds as are

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Butterfly Pastel Colors 14K

$1,440 Sale Price

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1940 Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1940 brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 3917 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940 brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 1940 brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any 1940 brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 853 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a 1940 brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 991 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 1940 Brooch?

On average, a 1940 brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,999, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $375,000 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.

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