1940 Brooch

Coro Vintage Jewelry

Brooch Clip

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Miriam Haskell Jewellery

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Robin s Egg Turquoise Ruby Diamond Bird Pin c1940s

$4,765

14KT RUBY , DIAMOND RETRO CLIP

Located in New York, NY

Chic Retro Brooch with florentine textured finish & set with Natural Rubies & Full cut Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14KT RUBY , DIAMOND RETRO CLIP

$3,200

Colibri Enamel and 18k gold brooche on soutache and feather nest

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Delicate vintage Colibri pin brooch in 18k gold and beautifully and multicolored enameled, the

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Colibri Enamel and 18k gold brooche on soutache and feather nest

$2,972

14K Two-Tone, Ruby Diamond Broach

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

14K Two-Tone, Ruby & Diamond Broach

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14K Two-Tone, Ruby Diamond Broach

$3,550

1940s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Platinum pin set with 17 cushion and oval cut pale blue and purple sapphires weighing approximately 50 carats, and round diamonds weighing approximately 5 carats.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1940s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin

$37,600

UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

by the watchmakers UTI during the post war, back in the late 1940's. This lapel watch has been

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones

$4,780

TIFFANY CO. Retro Diamond Emerald Platinum Gold Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous Tiffany & Company emerald and diamond circle pin from the Retro era! This wonderful piece is made of a solid 18kt yellow gold ring which has a design of emeralds and diamo...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro Diamond Emerald Platinum Gold Pin

$3,200

Cartier Coral Flower in Hand Pin

By Cartier

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

. Brooches such as this example were typical of that period. The French influence of surrealism led to the

Category

Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Coral Flower in Hand Pin

$11,500

Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby French Frog Pendant

Located in Cape May, NJ

Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby & Emerald French Frog Pendant / Brooch. The piece is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby French Frog Pendant

$1,000

Artistic Diamond Clip in Platinum 950

Located in Lucerne, CH

Designed as an artistic motive with curved and straight elements. The clip is given a Snail shell look by it’s grain and prong set spiral components. At the peak of the shell sits a ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Artistic Diamond Clip in Platinum 950

$10,500

GHISO Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Retro Pin

By Ghiso

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Impressive in scale and craftsmanship this signed pin has incredible detail. Beautiful feather and flower motif uses 3.60 carats of diamonds and 30 sumptuous rubies against rose gold...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GHISO Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Retro Pin

$12,000

Retro 18 Karat White Gold 10 Carat Diamond Double Convertible Fur Clip

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Retro c. 1940s Composition: 18K White Gold Main Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 10 CTW Color: F-H Clarity: VVs2-Vs1 Measurements: 70mm x 55mm Weight: 39.8 gr...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 18 Karat White Gold 10 Carat Diamond Double Convertible Fur Clip

$18,000

Retro Diamond Bee Pin

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A charming little adornment, rendered in 18k gold. Finely details, the bee is set with one old mine cut diamond on the body and further accented with synthetic ruby eyes and three sm...

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond Bee Pin

$2,450

Tank Ring Diamond Platinium Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Located in Vannes, FR

Tank Ring Diamond Platinium Yellow Gold 18 Karat This art-deco tank ring is recognisable at first glance by its geometric and imposing volume. The decorated setting is adorned wi...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tank Ring Diamond Platinium Yellow Gold 18 Karat

$2,392

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies

Located in Houston, TX

Retro 14K yellow gold stylized bow brooch set with oval cabochon rubies. Circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies

$4,650

Tiffany 2 Tone Gold and Diamond Rose

By Tiffany Co.

Located in New York, NY

Charming 2 toned retro rose brooch by Tiffany and Co. in green and rose gold. A small diamond is

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany 2 Tone Gold and Diamond Rose

$875

Retro Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Dress Clips

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful retro double-clip brooches of scroll design, set with 4 carats of round brilliant-cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Dress Clips

$10,500

Trifari "Pearl Belly" Ming Horse

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare horse from the Trifari "Ming" Series of the 1940s. These "pearl belly" figurals are highly collectible and were designed by Trifari's master designer Alfred Phillipe. He appropr...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Trifari "Pearl Belly" Ming Horse

$595

Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin Clips

By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Wonderful matching clips from the 1940's made by Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin. Set in platinum

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin Clips

$8,500

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip, circa 1940s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A diamond double clip brooch in platinum, Art Deco, ca. 1940s. The clips are set with round

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip, circa 1940s

$16,000

1940s Portuguese Diamond Gold Dress Clips

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Retro rose gold and diamond clip brooches in the form of curling foliate petals. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s Portuguese Diamond Gold Dress Clips

$11,500

Rhinstone Clips

Located in Alford, MA

Pair of large rhinestone clips featuring a squared inner edge and crystals of varying sizes and shapes. Great accessory for dress, coat, fur, even hat.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Rhinstone Clips

$375

Coro Craft Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Hand Fur Clip, Adolph Katz 1944

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

The Coro Craft large rose gold on sterling silver with red rhinestones hand fur clip / brooch is a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Coro Craft Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Hand Fur Clip, Adolph Katz 1944

$760

Coro Craft Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Hand Fur Clip, Adolph Katz 1944

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

The Coro Craft large rose gold on sterling silver with blue rhinestone hand fur clip / brooch is a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Coro Craft Rose Gold on Sterling Silver Hand Fur Clip, Adolph Katz 1944

$760

A pair of fruit salad Floraleaf clips by Alfred Philippe, for Trifari, 1940s

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

sweater, these two soft coloured 'leaf' brooches are very stylish and very smart. The firm of Trifari was

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

A pair of fruit salad Floraleaf clips by Alfred Philippe, for Trifari, 1940s

$618

Vintage Lucien Piccard 18 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Turtle Pin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage turtle brooch, finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold with Lapis Lazuli shell, all accented

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Lucien Piccard 18 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Turtle Pin

$4,650

A Jade Diamond Gold Diamond Butterfly Pin

Located in Austin, TX

A gorgeous butterfly brooch. The wings crafted from a pair of antique carved and pierced jade

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

A Jade Diamond Gold Diamond Butterfly Pin

$8,500

Fabulous Vntage Retro Mixed Metal Owl Pin/Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Amazing vintage retro owl pin/pendant. Beautifully worked mixed metals, comprising sterling silver, gun metal, copper and brass; turquoise eyes! Highly Collectible. This versatile pi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Fabulous Vntage Retro Mixed Metal Owl Pin/Pendant

$395

1940s beaded dress clips

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of 1940s dress clips with silver metal flowers that are set with coral glass beads...each clip with suspended loops of silver and coral beads and large glass "twists"...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

1940s beaded dress clips

$175

Huge 5.5" Art Deco 1940s Sterling Silver Marcasite Salamander Pin

Located in New York, NY

. The brooch measures 1.75" at its widest point and 5.5" long. The underside is stamped 925 for the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Huge 5.5" Art Deco 1940s Sterling Silver Marcasite Salamander Pin

$395

Eisenberg Sterling silver multi coloured paste large fur clip, 1940s

By Eisenberg

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

This bright and dynamic coloured paste large Eisenberg fur clip is a joy. Such a beautiful colour combination with a sterling 'starburst' motif in the centre radiates wonderful quali...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eisenberg Sterling silver multi coloured paste large fur clip, 1940s

$954

Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Assorted Gemstones Photo Locket Floral Pendan

Located in New York, NY

The pendant is crafted from 18KT yellow gold and features a variety of gemstones, making it a unique piece that will add a touch of vintage elegance to any outfit. With its intricate...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Assorted Gemstones Photo Locket Floral Pendan

$5,100

Vintage Oscar Heyman 18K Diamond Hair Barette

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed and Numbered Oscar Hyman Hair Barette, 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond total equals 1 Carat.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Oscar Heyman 18K Diamond Hair Barette

$2,900

Tiffany Ruby Gold Clips

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant retro clips. 14k gold and rubies. Can be worn in a multitude of ways.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany Ruby Gold Clips

$4,800

UTI Cuckoo Lapel Pin Watch 1940s

By Uti

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A very unusual Cuckoo Lapel Pin Watch by UTI Paris. This after-war retro pin watch is a collector's delight. It was made in the 1940s by UTI in Paris and features a swiss cuckoo w...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

UTI Cuckoo Lapel Pin Watch 1940s

$7,000

René Boivin Double Clip Diamond and Gold Bangle, 1940s

By René Boivin

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

design of Boivin's "Barbare" bangle as depicted in the André Durst's print from 1940. The bangle has a

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

René Boivin Double Clip Diamond and Gold Bangle, 1940s

$100,000

1945–1950 10.9 ct Old-Cut Diamonds 0.60 ct Diamonds Platinum Brooche

Located in MADRID, ES

Elegant brooch from the 1945–1950 period, featuring a floral motif set with a stunning combination

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1945–1950 10.9 ct Old-Cut Diamonds 0.60 ct Diamonds Platinum Brooche

$11,577

Rene Boivin Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Retro Jabot Pin

By René Boivin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rene Boivin Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Retro Jabot Pin This jabot pin is retro design circa 1940s and features 18K yellow gold, diamonds, and rubies. It is tipped by two fluted go...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rene Boivin Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Retro Jabot Pin

$8,000

Enamel Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Pin

Located in Stamford, CT

Life like large 3-D 18k yellow gold dragonfly pin with a white gold body set with beautiful full cut white diamonds. The eyes and head are genuine Rubies. The wings move up and down ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Enamel Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Pin

$3,200

Gilt metal and black enamel pen nib clip, att. Monet, USA, 1940s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A quirky but beautifully crafted clip from the 1940s in the form of a nib, or pen nib, attributed to the famous manufacturer, Monet. Smart and unusual, with a firm grip when attached...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gilt metal and black enamel pen nib clip, att. Monet, USA, 1940s

$309

1940s Diamond Platinum Floral Spray Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This magnificent diamond pin is handcrafted in solid platinum. The center displays one round diamond of approx. 1.75ct graded H color, very nice SI1 clarity, prong set. This stunnin...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1940s Diamond Platinum Floral Spray Pin

$25,999

Suzanne Belperron Citrine Diamond Gold "Modele Facette" Demi-Parure

By Suzanne Belperron

Located in London, GB

" Designed by Suzanne Belperron, made by B Herz c.1932/1940 Paris Brooch Wide hexagonal-cut citrine

Category

Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Suzanne Belperron Citrine Diamond Gold "Modele Facette" Demi-Parure

$85,000

Retro Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Clips

Located in New York, NY

A chic pair of retro dress clips embellished with multi-color sapphires and diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Retro Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Clips

$13,000

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, White Natural Pearls

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, 3.5mm Small White Natural Pearls, 37mm X 31mm Diameter, 12.7 Grams, Heavy. The pin is not marked, however we're professional jewele...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, White Natural Pearls

$440

CARTIER Retro Period Clip

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

One 14K Retro period clip by Cartier. Set with five Burma sapphire weighing approximately 1.75ct along the bottom, it has a tailored trim of blue. The blue is accented by ten single ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

CARTIER Retro Period Clip

1940s Cartier Garnet Gold Platinum Tree Motif Clip

By Cartier

Located in Aspen, CO

Circa 1945, this double prong clip, is signed and numbered (2387) on the verso by Cartier (probably New York). It is 14K pink gold gold (which was not an unusual karat for all jewel...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum

1940s Cartier Garnet Gold Platinum Tree Motif Clip

$9,800

Amethyst, Sapphire and Diamond Hummingbird Pin

Located in Towson, MD

One 14 karat rose gold estate hummingbird pin set with one 1 inch x 11mm amethyst, ten pink sapphires, and twenty-four rose cut diamonds, 0.65 carat total weight with matching I/J co...

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Amethyst, Sapphire and Diamond Hummingbird Pin

$2,950

Beautiful Parakeet Motif Yellow Gold Brooche with Diamonds and Rubys

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Beautiful parakeet brooche in solid 18kt yellow gold setting with pavè of diamonds and rubyes. 180 Diamonds 2.30ct. total 18k yellow gold 21.9 grams READY TO SHIP *Shipment of th...

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Parakeet Motif Yellow Gold Brooche with Diamonds and Rubys

$4,515

Tiffany Co Diamond Sapphire Retro Pin

By Tiffany Co.

Located in New York, NY

14kt Rose gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Pinwheel Pin set with faceted Ceylon Sapphire & 5 bezel set Diamonds per Pinwheel. Bears patination of the period and has not been polished.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Sapphire Retro Pin

$4,750

Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin, 1940s

Located in Towson, MD

One 18 and 10 karat yellow gold containing fourteen (14) 6.5 x 5mm natural oval cabochon cut rubies and three (3) round brilliant cut diamonds with approximately, 0.45-carat total we...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin, 1940s

$1,895

Tiffany Co. Jade Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Pin

Located in Stamford, CT

1950s Tiffany & Co Jade leaf pin in 2 colors of Nephrite Jade, pink Tourmaline, fine Ruby and diamond. 1 round fine red Ruby, approx. total weight .10ct 1 round diamond, approx. ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jade Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Pin

$2,620

LaCloche Pair of Scarecrow Pins in 18K Yellow Gold and Gemstones

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of scarecrow clips marked "LeCloche Cannes". The figures contain 0.19 carats of diamonds, H-I color and VS1-2 clarity. There are also 0.16 carats of rubies and .04 carats of e...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LaCloche Pair of Scarecrow Pins in 18K Yellow Gold and Gemstones

$14,500

Retro 2.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bow Clips

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Two clips designed as dynamically looping ribbon in a bow motif featuring brightly polished gold edges and a ridged pattern throughout White gold ribbon and knot are bead set by ros...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Retro 2.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bow Clips

$3,050

Chaumet Retro Gold and Diamond Brooch

By Chaumet

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold and diamond clip brooch of stylized bow design, in 18k. Chaumet, Paris.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chaumet Retro Gold and Diamond Brooch

Retro Dramatic Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A magnificent flower pin/pendant from the Retro (ca1940) era! This outstanding piece is made of 18kt gold and is very substantial in size. Five smooth gold petals emerge from a dazzl...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro Dramatic Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant

$14,295

1940s Rose Gold Necklace Brooch Earrings Jewelry Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940s Retro Rose gold brooch/pendant, earrings, and necklace set. The 14-karat rose gold retro set

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Rose Gold Necklace Brooch Earrings Jewelry Set

$6,900

French Gold Mesh Ribbon Bracelet with Detachable Floral Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

as a brooch as well. In total, there are 3.36 carats of diamonds and 2.17 carats of rubies.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French Gold Mesh Ribbon Bracelet with Detachable Floral Brooch

$18,000

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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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