1940 Brooch

Coro Vintage Jewelry

Brooch Clip

Brooch Rhodium Plated

Miriam Haskell Jewellery

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

French Mid-Century Horse Brooch

$3,900

Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Bow Brooch

Located in Nashua, NH

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Bow Brooch. The brooch is set with an oval cabochon

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Bow Brooch

$2,080

1940s Aquamarine Diamond Gold Single Clip Brooch

Located in London, GB

Stunning Aquamarine single clip with Diamond accents

Category

Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1940s Aquamarine Diamond Gold Single Clip Brooch

$4,200

1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic figural patriotic brooch pin popular in the USA as WWII started, this brooch is a bit of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin

$1,495

William Spratling Sterling and Bronze Butterfly Brooch c1940s

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally large brooch of a butterfly in sterling silver with bronze highlights by the

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Sterling Silver

William Spratling Sterling and Bronze Butterfly Brooch c1940s

$6,000

Retro Citrine and Diamond Brooch and Matching Earclips

Located in New York, NY

Designed as a flower, decorated in the centre with a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds, citrines and marquise-shaped citrines, matching earclips. diameter: 6.2cm and 2.9cm respectiv...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond

Retro Citrine and Diamond Brooch and Matching Earclips

$6,700

Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

Magnificent large old brooch, vintage 30s - 40s, gold metal, glass rhinestones, by Haute Couture

Category

Vintage 1940s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH

$1,915

Diamond Enamel Platinum Brooch

Located in Fuengirola, Malaga

Diamond and enamel brooch set with 69 clean white brilliant cut diamonds totaling over 7 carats and

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Enamel Platinum Brooch

$11,969

Vintage Sterling Flower Brooch 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: - Materials: sterling silver, glass

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Flower Brooch 1940s

$175

Yellow 18 Karat Gold Eagle Brooch and Diamonds

Located in SEVILLA, ES

18k yellow gold eagle brooch. It has diamonds on the wings and a 0.15 carat old cut diamond on the

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yellow 18 Karat Gold Eagle Brooch and Diamonds

$2,274

Vintage Trifari Sterling Brooch 1940s

By Trifari

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful floral brooch from the 1940s made of sterling silver and decorated with white

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Trifari Sterling Brooch 1940s

$370

TIFFANY CO. Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Starburst Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Southampton, NY

This Tiffany brooch from the 1940s is set with a center cluster of circular-cut sapphires

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Starburst Brooch

$7,900

Citrine and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Centered on an emerald cut citrine, this retro style ribbon brooch also incorporates round diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Citrine and Diamond Brooch

$3,500

Stellar Retro Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Lambertville, NJ

14kt. yellow gold retro brooch in a fluted web design set with 60 round European cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Stellar Retro Diamond Gold Brooch

$3,050

Sapphire and Diamond Floral 18 Karat Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful floral diamond and sapphire brooch, set in 18 karat white & yellow gold. The diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Floral 18 Karat Gold Brooch

$5,075

Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Brooch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Stick pin brooch of intertwined circles of iridescent blue stones. 2 inches Continuing her

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Brooch

$99,000

Gold and Diamonds French Vintage Brooch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gold and Diamonds French Vintage Brooch Very beautiful brooch, made in France circa 1945. Made in

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Gold and Diamonds French Vintage Brooch

$4,189

Circa 1940s Coro Craft Duette Yellow and Goldtone Owl Brooch/Clips

Located in Long Beach, CA

1940s Coro Craft Duette gold tone metal owl brooch/clips set with large topaz faceted glass eyes

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Circa 1940s Coro Craft Duette Yellow and Goldtone Owl Brooch/Clips

$325

Collectible Eisenberg Sterling Massive Flower Brooch

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 3.93 in Materials: base

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Collectible Eisenberg Sterling Massive Flower Brooch

$990

Pair of Galloping Horses Brooch

Located in London, GB

Well modelled and with good movement, the perfect brooch for a horse lover or owner. Condition

Category

Vintage 1940s British Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Pair of Galloping Horses Brooch

$1,800

Vintage Rooster Sterling Tiny Brooch 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

Tiny and stylish rooster head brooch made of sterling silver. Decorated with red and white

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Rooster Sterling Tiny Brooch 1940s

$230

Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Kerkrade, NL

Beautiful Brooch, made from 18k gold, rubies and diamonds. The brooch is marked Cartier on the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch

$4,668

Austrian Poppy Flower Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Austrian poppy flower brooch in 14 karat white gold. Retro brooch forming a poppy with pink agate

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Austrian Poppy Flower Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold

$1,855

Retro Emerald Diamond Gold Floral Brooch and Earclips

Located in Atlanta, GA

18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Diamond Suite, France, circa 1940 • French assay marks • 7 cabochon cut

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro Emerald Diamond Gold Floral Brooch and Earclips

$7,900

Large Floral Rhinestone Brooch with Gold Wash Over Silver

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a handsome large floral brooch, circa 1930's-1940's, masterfully crafted with fine detail

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Large Floral Rhinestone Brooch with Gold Wash Over Silver

$750

Alfred Philippe 1940s Oversized Key Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Vintage serpent plate oversized brooch. While it does have a shine or plated look it is Rhodium

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Alfred Philippe 1940s Oversized Key Brooch

$655

1940s Carved Emerald with Square Cut Emeralds and Diamonds Geometric Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

One Geometric Double Clip Brooch And Belt Buckle Unique Piece Of Jewelry Made Of 18kt Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1940s Carved Emerald with Square Cut Emeralds and Diamonds Geometric Clip Brooch

$6,500

Large China Girl Diamond, Ruby, Enamel 18 Karat Brooch Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Incredibly special collectors brooch that converts into a pendant. Beautiful China Girl dancing

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large China Girl Diamond, Ruby, Enamel 18 Karat Brooch Pendant

$12,500

Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Fine old Maison Gripoix for Chanel brooch, unsigned gilt. Circa 1930s-60s. Great example of the

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel Brooch

$2,550

Mauboussin 1940s Vintage France 1.50 Carat Diamond and Gold Ribbon Brooch

By Mauboussin

Located in London, GB

circa 1940's vintage brooch, it is designed in highly polished 18ct yellow gold, featuring a series of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Contemporary Brooches

Mauboussin 1940s Vintage France 1.50 Carat Diamond and Gold Ribbon Brooch

$9,321

Diamond 18k Gold Spray Brooch

Located in Summerland, CA

Lovely spray of diamonds. 18k white gold with 22 full cut diamonds and 19 single cut diamonds. Total of 1.62ct diamonds. Total weight: 9.7g 1"w X 3"h X .5d In excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond 18k Gold Spray Brooch

$2,624

1940s Large and Dramatic Floral Citrine with Diamonds Gold Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

One 18kt Yellow Gold Figural Flower Brooch Embellished With Numerous Pear Shaped Beautiful Color

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s Large and Dramatic Floral Citrine with Diamonds Gold Double Clip Brooch

$5,250

Vintage Signed Reja Crystal Floral Brooch

By Reja

Located in New York, NY

This vintage signed Reja brooch features a floral design with clear crystals in a rhodium silver

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage Signed Reja Crystal Floral Brooch

$265

Collectible Eisenberg Round Bow Brooch 1940s

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Sterling Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.36 in Materials: sterling

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collectible Eisenberg Round Bow Brooch 1940s

$918

Rare Eisenberg Blue Massive Brooch 1940s

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Condition: good Dimensions: H 3.14 in Materials: base metal

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Rare Eisenberg Blue Massive Brooch 1940s

$775

1940s Trembler brooch en tremblant with enamel

Located in San Francisco, CA

1940s enamel and rhodium trembler brooch. 2 x 3 inches.

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

1940s Trembler brooch en tremblant with enamel

$1,400

Stunning Retro 7.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Jewelled Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

The Attractive Dragonfly This amazing 1940 art crafted wide brooch, is made to attract the

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Stunning Retro 7.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Jewelled Dragonfly Brooch

$3,450

Tiffany Co. Retro Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A stunning Retro bow brooch by Tiffany Co. set with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

$9,650

1940s Hobe Oversized Sterling Bow Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Larger 3"x 2.5" long Hobe signed sterling flower bow brooch. Great example in very good

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Hobe Oversized Sterling Bow Brooch

$495

Art Deco Cartier Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bow Brooch Double Clips

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A brooch in the form of a stylised stepped bow, that separates off its frame into a pair of dress

Category

Vintage 1940s American Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cartier Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bow Brooch Double Clips

$79,620

Art Deco Antique Diamond Brooch

Located in North York, Ontario

One 14 white gold Filigree Art Deco antique Diamond Brooch weighing approx 5.1 grams. The Center

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Antique Diamond Brooch

$4,300

French 2.44 Carats Ruby, 2.0 Carats Diamond Gold Bird Brooch

Located in Calabasas, CA

French 18 karat gold bird brooch accented by diamonds and rubies completed by a 2-prong stick back

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French 2.44 Carats Ruby, 2.0 Carats Diamond Gold Bird Brooch

$9,500

1940s Ruby and Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Yardley, PA

A spectacular ruby and diamond brooch, created circa 1940s, featuring 82 round, faceted rubies

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1940s Ruby and Diamond Platinum Brooch

$12,500

1940s Glass Heart and Bakelite Brooch

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Circa 1940s pink glass, bakelite and hand made pearl details with metal sticks showing construction on the back. Rare pink version of this whimsical piece of costume jewelry. Unsign...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

1940s Glass Heart and Bakelite Brooch

$695

William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Brooch

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver brooch made by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Hand wrought

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Brooch

$1,950

Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

Located in Fuengirola, Malaga

One 18 karat yellow diamond and ruby brooch set with numerous princess, baguette and brilliant cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

$4,787

A Retro 0.72 Carat Emerald Platinum Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Combining both the luxury of platinum and diamonds with the beauty of three songbirds, this personality piece is an excellent touch to any outfit. Metal: Platinum and 18KT Gold, Tw...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

A Retro 0.72 Carat Emerald Platinum Gold Brooch

$2,000

French Art Deco Gilt Wood Brooch

Located in Winnetka, IL

Art Deco brooches of silver and gold gilt with a clever design of two faces--one in profile. A

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

French Art Deco Gilt Wood Brooch

$360

SUZANNE BELPERRON. A Citrine Brooch.

By Suzanne Belperron

Located in London, GB

Of stylised lotus flower design, centring on a large pear-shaped briolette citrine, circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

SUZANNE BELPERRON. A Citrine Brooch.

$75,000

Miriam Haskell 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Wigan, GB

This brooch is a lovely example of the costume jewellery produced in the 1940s by the Miriam

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch

$82

Ruby Diamond Gold Female Mask Brooch

Located in Malvern, Victoria

Female Mask Brooch in 18ct Gold c1940 A handcrafted 18ct yellow gold brooch featuring a stylised

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Female Mask Brooch

$9,000

1940s Violin Key Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Exceptionally handcrafted piece made from 950/- platinum, designed as a stylised violin key or scroll, approx. 1.00 ct. of diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Violin Key Diamond Platinum Brooch

$4,800

Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin 14 Karat Gold Emerald Reflection Fish Brooch

By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin 14KY yellow gold Emerald fish retro style brooch/pin from the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin 14 Karat Gold Emerald Reflection Fish Brooch

$3,550

Vintage Signed Mazer Clock Design Brooch Earrings

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

starburst design adorn the center of the brooch and earrings. The brooch measures 2” x 1-1/4” and the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage Signed Mazer Clock Design Brooch Earrings

$325

Vintage Signed Mazer Crystal Floral Basket Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage signed Mazer brooch has a floral design with clear crystals throughout in a rhodium

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage Signed Mazer Crystal Floral Basket Brooch

$225

Vintage Eisenberg Sterling Faux Emerald Brooch 1940s

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Sterling Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.75 in Materials

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Eisenberg Sterling Faux Emerald Brooch 1940s

$585

Book piece Eisenberg Blue Flower Clip Brooch

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 1.6 in Materials: base

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Book piece Eisenberg Blue Flower Clip Brooch

$498

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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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