1940 Brooch

Coro Vintage Jewelry

Brooch Clip

Brooch Rhodium Plated

Miriam Haskell Jewellery

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Marcel Boucher Pearlized Magenta Enamel Sweet Pea Brooch

$1,250

Italian Mid-20th Century Sapphire Diamond Gold Hansom Cab Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds and sapphires. The brooch has 1

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Italian Mid-20th Century Sapphire Diamond Gold Hansom Cab Brooch

$4,500

Coro, unsigned, 1940s Large Pink Cabochon Floral 4.5" Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

production of several of their pieces beginning in 1940. This brooch is the same type of design and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Coro, unsigned, 1940s Large Pink Cabochon Floral 4.5" Brooch

$1,150

2.45 Carat Sapphire and 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

brooch; part of our diverse vintage sapphire jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.45 Carat Sapphire and 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch

$5,430

Retro Oversized Gold, Amethyst, and Citrine Floral Spray Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Retro oversized gold, amethyst, and citrine brooch in the form of a stylized flower bouquet, in

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold

Retro Oversized Gold, Amethyst, and Citrine Floral Spray Brooch

$9,975

Vintage 3.67 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold and 14k Rose Gold Brooch, Art Deco

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

karat rose gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.67 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold and 14k Rose Gold Brooch, Art Deco

$6,805

1940s Two-Color Gold, Citrine, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Retro two-color gold bow brooch with spray of faceted pear and emerald-cut citrines, round faceted

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1940s Two-Color Gold, Citrine, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

$4,200

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Retro Diamond and Gold “Bouquet’ Brooch

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French Retro 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch has 125 round

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Retro Diamond and Gold “Bouquet’ Brooch

$27,500

French 1940s Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold flower brooch centering on a ruby and diamond pistil, with a diamond stem and leaf

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 1940s Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Flower Brooch

$6,750

Georg Jensen Chrysophrase Coral Silver Pin Brooch Clip No.50

By Georg Jensen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous pin created by Georg Jensen in the 1940's. Collectable and wearable, the brooch is a great

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Brooches

Materials

Coral, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Chrysophrase Coral Silver Pin Brooch Clip No.50

$2,200

Tiffany Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Peridot Circle Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular brooch comprised of oval peridot cabochon Ten cabochons measuring approximately 8mm x 6mm

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Peridot Circle Brooch

$3,375

1950s Mauboussin Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Stork Pin Brooch

By Mauboussin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Exquisite brooch created by Mauboussin, Paris in the 1950's. Chic and wearable! It is designed as a

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Mauboussin Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Stork Pin Brooch

$12,500

French Retro Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

karat gold With French assay marks Circa: 1940's Brooch measures: 1 3/16 x 2 9/16 inches Total

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Retro Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Brooch

$2,665

Tiffany Co. Large Gold and Gem Set Clip Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s 14K Yellow Gold Clip Brooch by Tiffany & Co., set with Diamonds and Sapphires, light

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Large Gold and Gem Set Clip Brooch

$4,995

Coro 1940s Gold with Enamel Flowers Trembler Duette Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

A rare model Coro trembler flower 1940s duette brooch by American fashion jewelry company Coro

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Coro 1940s Gold with Enamel Flowers Trembler Duette Brooch

$490

Large 1940s Coro Rhodium Flower Spray, Ribbon Rhinestone Brooch

By Coro

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 1940s rhodium plated flower spray broach with prong set rhinestones is manufactured by the high quality costume jewellery manufacturing giant Coro Inc. Large marquise...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Large 1940s Coro Rhodium Flower Spray, Ribbon Rhinestone Brooch

$475

Georg Jensen Rare Yellow Gold Lapis and Pearl Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Georg Jensen 18K yellow Gold Brooch, measuring 1 5/8 X 1 1/4 inch, having a scalloped

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold

Georg Jensen Rare Yellow Gold Lapis and Pearl Brooch

$1,895

Magnificent Certified Rene Boivin Feuille de Platane Diamond Brooch

By René Boivin

Located in London, GB

Magnificent Certified Rene Boivin Feuille de Platane Diamond Brooch 18 carat yellow gold Feuille

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Certified Rene Boivin Feuille de Platane Diamond Brooch

$85,000

Coro Vintage 1940s Turquoise White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Flowers Sterling Brooch

By Coro

Located in Wokingham, England

Talisman Sterling Silver Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coro Vintage 1940s Turquoise White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Flowers Sterling Brooch

$287

Retro Citrine and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, citrine and diamond brooch. Circa 1940. The brooch is set with 2 emerald

Retro Citrine and Diamond Brooch

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Sterling Brooch, Denmark, circa 1947

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel abstract sculptural enamel and sterling Brooch, Denmark, C.1947. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Sterling Brooch, Denmark, circa 1947

$636

CARTIER Retro Gold Ruby Onyx White Jade Snow Man Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and charming 18K yellow gold, ruby "snowman" brooch by Cartier, circa 1940s. It features the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Retro Gold Ruby Onyx White Jade Snow Man Brooch

$12,500

Rare Georg Jensen Arno Malinowski Silver Enamel Lamb Brooch, Denmark, circa 1942

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare Georg Jensen Arno Malinowski Silver Enamel Lamb Brooch, Denmark C.1942. The Brooch with

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Rare Georg Jensen Arno Malinowski Silver Enamel Lamb Brooch, Denmark, circa 1942

$2,000

Retro 1940s Trabert Hoeffer-Mauboussin “Reflections” Gold Brooch

By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Litchfield, CT

collection, this vibrant 1940s brooch by Trabert Hoeffer-Mauboussin perfectly mixes retro style with an

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940s Trabert Hoeffer-Mauboussin “Reflections” Gold Brooch

$3,500

Mauboussin Retro Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Clip Brooch

By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in New York, NY

A chic Trabert & Hoeffer for Mauboussin retro clip brooch in 18 karat gold and platinum with 4

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Retro Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Clip Brooch

$26,000

Vintage Diamond, Emerald and Pearl Bow Brooch, circa 1940s

Located in London, GB

This stunning and vintage brooch is an elegant gift for any lady. The expertly designed bow is

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond, Emerald and Pearl Bow Brooch, circa 1940s

$4,042

1940s Moonstone Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-20th Century French 18 karat gold brooch with moonstones, sapphires, rubies and diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

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

1940s Moonstone Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold Flower Brooch

$32,500

Yellow Gold Diamond Wire Brooch from 1940s 3.00 Carat

Located in New York, NY

Brooch is designed as a stylized swoosh or leaf comprised of high polished yellow gold wires

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wire Brooch from 1940s 3.00 Carat

$5,940

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

1940s Whimsical Gold and Gem set Marimba Dancer Brooches

$1,395

White Gold Emerald Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, 1940s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A cute late Art Deco bird brooch, circa 1940s. The bird body centres an emerald cabochon, weighing

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold

White Gold Emerald Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, 1940s

$7,000

Mid-20th Century Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Star Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Retro platinum and 14 kt gold brooch with rubies, diamonds and sapphires. The stylized and

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Mid-20th Century Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Star Brooch

$19,500

Floral Motif Diamond and Gold Double Clip / Brooch 18 Karat

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional 18-karat gold brooch that can be worn together as pin or separated as a pair of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Floral Motif Diamond and Gold Double Clip / Brooch 18 Karat

$6,400

COROCRAFT c.1943 Duette Horse Equestrian Gold Earrings Brooch Demi Parure Set

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage circa July 13,1943 Coro Craft (designed by A. Katz) gold horse duette brooch/fur clip and

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

COROCRAFT c.1943 Duette Horse Equestrian Gold Earrings Brooch Demi Parure Set

$405

Cartier Paris 1939 Diamond Ruby Coral Gold Falconry Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Beautiful and rare brooch depicting a falcon perched on a gloved hand, set with a coral cabochon

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris 1939 Diamond Ruby Coral Gold Falconry Brooch

$16,000

Emerald Cabochon Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, ca. 1940s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A cute late Art Deco bird brooch, circa 1940s. The bird body centres an emerald cabochon, weighing

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold

Emerald Cabochon Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, ca. 1940s

$7,000

1940s Art Deco Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A unsigned beauty from the 1940s is this vintage Art Deco spiral Art Deco brooch. It is very much

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

1940s Art Deco Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Brooch

$500

CHANEL S/S 1941 Green Glass Rhinestone Enamel Flower Brooch Pin

By Reinad

Located in Thiensville, WI

CHANEL S/S 1941 Green Glass Rhinestone Enamel Flower Brooch Pin Brand / Manufacturer: Reinad

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

CHANEL S/S 1941 Green Glass Rhinestone Enamel Flower Brooch Pin

$894

Ming s Retro Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lattice Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch features a 22.0 x 40.5 mm slab of jade - carved to depict a swirling lattice motif

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ming s Retro Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lattice Brooch

$1,585

A Pair of 1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Flower Brooches

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Retro gold clip brooches in the form of flowers with ruby and diamond centers, in 18k and

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

A Pair of 1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Flower Brooches

$9,250

c.1940s Trabert Hoeffer-Mauboussin Ruby Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Mauboussin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Prominent and distinctive Retro brooch created by Mauboussin in the 1940s and retailed by Trabert

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

c.1940s Trabert Hoeffer-Mauboussin Ruby Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

$5,500

Late Deco Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch, circa 1940s

Located in London, GB

This original 1940s brooch, with box, is a beautifully made design with a collection of diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch, circa 1940s

$5,691

Miriam Haskell 1940s Large Spiral Seed Pearl Rhinestone Floral Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully designed and constructed 1940s Miriam Haskell brooch. It measures 2.63 inches wide

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell 1940s Large Spiral Seed Pearl Rhinestone Floral Brooch

$900

Retro Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a sculptural butterfly with open wings Accented by a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.03 carat, eye-clean and white With pin-stem and locking closure ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Brooch

$1,075

Retro Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin Citrine Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch

By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A wonderful creation from Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin's "Reflection" collection. This large brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin Citrine Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch

$13,500

A retro gold and diamond brooch with a central Madeira citrine

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold and diamond brooch of scrolled design set with a large oval Madeira citrine, in 18k

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

A retro gold and diamond brooch with a central Madeira citrine

Marcel Boucher Vintage Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Disc Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Wokingham, England

Disc Door Knocker Belt Brooch, Light gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches and colour loss

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Marcel Boucher Vintage Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Disc Brooch

$287

Performing Faux Emerald Belly Goose Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

By Reja

Located in Montreal, QC

Charming Performing Reja Goose dazzling faceted Teardrop faux emerald glass belly, accented with pave set clear faux Diamonds. Marked STERLING; Approx. size: 2.25” x 1” The go-to acc...

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Performing Faux Emerald Belly Goose Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

$495

Vintage Tiffany Co. Citrine and Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1947

By Tiffany Co.

Located in London, GB

A vintage Tiffany & Co., citrine and gold bow brooch, with a scissor-cut citrine, in the place of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Citrine and Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1947

$8,111

Cartier Multicolored Old-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1940s

By Cartier

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Retro Cartier Multi-Colored Old-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch, ca. 1940s A beautiful naturalistic

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Multicolored Old-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1940s

$19,800

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Retro Demantoid Garnet and Gold ‘Bouquet’ Brooch

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French Retro 18 karat gold brooch with demantoid garnets by Van Cleef & Arpels. The brooch has

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Retro Demantoid Garnet and Gold ‘Bouquet’ Brooch

$25,000

1940s Van Cleef Arpels Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful 18 k gold hand fabricated brooch in the shape of a butterfly with one cabochon natural

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1940s Van Cleef Arpels Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch

$9,850

Tiffany Co. Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Owl Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gleaming gold is dynamically formed in a ribboned motif to depict an owl With a stylized beak silhouette and a windswept supercilium brow Eyes are 4.5 mm round cut amethysts - robu...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Owl Brooch

$1,495

French Old Cut Diamond Aeronautic Turbogas Bracelet Brooch, ca. 1940s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A transformable old cut diamond turbogas bracelet & brooch, ca. 1940s . The dynamic centre part of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

French Old Cut Diamond Aeronautic Turbogas Bracelet Brooch, ca. 1940s

$25,000

Vintage Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Crystal Jockey Equestrian Bar Brooch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Vintage estate equestrian / jockey reverse crystal bar brooch. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.2

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Crystal Jockey Equestrian Bar Brooch

$950

Tiffany Co. Retro Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular brooch is a radial pattern with prong set gemstones and high polished gold leaf motif

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch

$3,550

1940s Retro Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Circle Pin Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Wreath style brooch comprised of ten oval cabochon moonstones measuring approximately 9.0 x 6.5 mm

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Retro Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Circle Pin Brooch

$1,450

Traebert Hoeffer Mauboussin 1945 Multi-Gem 14K Gold Vintage Victory Brooch

By Mauboussin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized curling yellow gold 'V' - patriotic symbol for "Victory" during WW2 Featuring a row of prong set oval shaped ruby, moonstone, and sapphire cabochons Ruby weigh...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, ...

Traebert Hoeffer Mauboussin 1945 Multi-Gem 14K Gold Vintage Victory Brooch

$5,700

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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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