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Fred Block Art Deco Ballerina Brooch
Located in New York, NY
skirt in ruby and emerald. Oversized wonderful figural Retro suit brooch. Unsigned. 1940's USA. 3.75
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Calvaire Lucky Horse Shoe Brooch
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Calvaire Victorian Revival lucky horse shoe brooch. Circa 1940, of gold plated base metal and fine
Category

Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

1940 Retro Yellow Gold Larter Bow Pin
By Larter Sons
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely stellar 14K yellow gold retro bow pin signed by Larter measuring 3.14in x 1.57 in. The craftsmanship and design are gorgeous in this pin and is sure to spark a ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Danecraft Cast Sterling Silver Floral Brooch
By Danecraft
Located in New York, NY
Heavy Danecraft cast sterling silver Floral Brooch, multi blossoms, leaves and berries are set
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Yard Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
A platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch, Yard. Designed as a sheaf of wheat with scrolling ribbons
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antiqu Semiprecious Stone Pendant w Brooch attachment set in 18k Gold, ca 1940
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Semi precious stones pendant with brooch attachment, aquamarine, peridot, pink tourmaline set in
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Miriam Haskell Etruscan Pearl Fringed Long Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell antique silver gilt etruscan brooch of incised and flattened chain, fringed with
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany Co. Retro Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American Retro 14 karat gold brooch by Tiffany & Co. The three dimensional brooch is in a finely
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Unusual Marcel Boucher ‎Pomegranate Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher pomegranate brooch of gold plated metal with signature pearlized enamel. Set
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Brooch from the 1940's. A large olive green hexagonal
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Scrolling design set with diamonds and centering on an oval sapphire Metal: 14k white gold (tested) Diamonds: 29 old-cut diamonds with approximate total weight of 1.50 - 1.70 carats...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Trifari Empress Eugenie Series Crescent Moon Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Empress Eugenie Series Half Moon Crescent Brooch from the 1940's. Half moon design with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
This gold and ruby Retro brooch is especially graceful and versatile. The ribbed background is
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Fantasy Fob Brooch, Mother of Pearl Tusks
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large fantasy brooch in the Victorian Revivalist taste made with mother of pearl tusks
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Fuschia Moon Spiral Crystal Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Miriam Haskell Fuschia Moon Crystal Brooch. Very dimensional with unusual foil backed
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Coro Flower Twist Rare Emerald Tremblant Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro classic flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, rare emerald
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Joseff of Hollywood Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Joseff of Hollywood Hand Carved Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch from the 1940's. Joseff of Hollywood
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany Co. Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Tiffany & Company 14K Rose Gold Brooch in a very strong Retro period style, measuring 1
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1940s Retro Three Color Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MASSALONE. Approximately 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" overall. Unique handcrafted estate butterfly brooch circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Antique Art Deco Diamond Crown Platinum Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This stately art deco Emerald Cut Diamond Centered Brooch offers a feel of Royalty as the 2 crowns
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Bird Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Early and collectible Trifari Art Deco Bird Brooch with wonderful detailing by Trifari's house
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Retro Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully designed butterfly brooch graces any outfit. The diamonds are set in platinum and the
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Miriam Haskell Circular Pearl and Rose Monte Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell layered circular brooch of hand sewn faux baroque pearls and crystal rose montes
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Eugenie Topaz Star Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Eugenie Topaz Star Brooch of faux oval topaz with black enamel and pave accents
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Circa 1940s Platinum Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.4 grams Diamond Details: 2.00ct, total weight. Natural Diamonds. E-F Color, VS Clarity, Baguette and Transitiona...
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Alfred Philippe Humming Bird Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alfred Philippe for Trifari brooch of an exotic humming bird perched on a branch of Japanese
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Rare Signed "Hobé Ming" Brooch/Pendant c1940
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in valatie, NY
Rare Signed "Hobé" Ming Brooch/Pendant. Set in floral shaped sterling silver with pink and yellow
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Bird Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Early and collectible Trifari Art Deco Bird Brooch with wonderful detailing by Trifari's house
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal, Rhodium, Enamel

Vintage Statement Bakelite Horse s Head Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Bakelite Horse Brooch. A statement piece with a wonderful whimsical design. An unsigned
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Trifari Floral Fur Clip Brooch, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Atlanta, GA
world of American costume jewelry design and this precious floral fur clip brooch is a good example of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Carved French Gripoix Glass Flower Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Miriam Haskell hand carved , molded emerald french Gripoix Glass double flower brooch
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1940s Sterling Vermeil Scimitar Sword Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
! This 1940's sterling silver vermeil brooch arrives in the form of a middle eastern scimitar sword
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Retro 14k yellow gold leaf brooch by Cartier. Stamped with Cartier maker's mark, a
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Trifari Sterling Jelly Belly Camellia Brooch, Alfred Philippe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
spectacular collectible "jelly belly" brooch. 1940's USA. 2.25" X 2". Marked: Trifari with Crown, Des Pat No
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Trifari crown brooch of vermeil sterling silver 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Trifari crown brooch of vermeil sterling with emerald green ruby red, and clear rhinestones, and a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Vintage 14K Gold and Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of whimsical charm to your jewelry collection with this vintage 14K gold bee brooch
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Sterling Vermeil "Surrey" Brooch demi parure
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Sterling Vermeil "Surrey" Brooch Set circa 1944 by Alfred Phillipe. Front wheels of finely
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Goering Silver Onyx Marcasite Watch Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Decorated with sparkling marcasite and emerald-cut black onyx accents, this elegant 1940's watch
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Victorian Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Silver

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Penguin Mini Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari crystal pave miniature pearl and jelly belly penguin brooches. Set in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Pennino Art Deco Aqua and Enamel Deco Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Aquamarine paste and Enamel Deco Brooch from the late 1930's. Wonderful quality and design
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Key brooch by Trifari Sterling 1940s USA
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A popular motif in the 1940s was the key decorated with colored rhinestones in sterling and gold plated. Signed on the back TRIFARI PAD PEN Measurement: Length 7 cm/2,7, width 2,5...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Retro Cameo Brooch in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retro cameo brooch in 9k yellow gold finely carved with lady motif. This brooch is realized
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Burma Ruby Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully made Retro Bow Brooch with trios of Burmese rubies. The metal is worked to very
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Spiky Gold Filigree Brooch, Choker or Pendant Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spiky Gold Filigree Brooch, Choker or Pendant Circa 1940s. A very unusual piece, as it
Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Retro Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro diamond ruby and yellow gold dragon brooch circa 1940. Clear and concise information you
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.25 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25 carat, total weight Cut: Old European Color: G-H Clarity: VS Emerald Details: .05 ca...
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ruby, Pink and Pearl Pate de Verre Brooch, Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Pink Pate de Verre Brooch by Louis Rousselet. Handmade poured glass petals in various
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage David Andersen Norway Butterfly Enamel Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The beautiful fully signed butterfly brooch is painted polychrome enamel on guilt sterlng silver.
Category

Vintage 1940s Norwegian Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Retro Los Castillo Cloak Holder/Brooch
By Los Castillo
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual creation of Los Castillo from c. 1940's is the cloak holder or pair of brooches made by
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Cairngorm Citrine Brooch
Located in Northampton, MA
quartz that has been the focal point of Scottish jewelry for centuries. This circa 1945 brooch of 15K
Category

Vintage 1940s Scottish Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 15k Gold

Trifari Alfred Philippe Sterling Lilly of the Valley Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari gold plated sterling silver lily of the valley brooch with crystal pave, faux moonstone
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Trifari Wisteria Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Wisteria Brooch by Alfred Phillipe for Trifari. Collector Quality circa 1942 USA. A
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Bakelite brooch black/white USA 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A black Bakelite brooch with 8 drops hanging from pale Bakelite links. Hanging from 3 drops in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

PVD-Coated

14k Gold Tiffany Co. Retro Large Safety Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. has a history of safety pin jewelry that dates back to the 1940’s. Throughout the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Georgian Leaves Brooch with Garnet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Georgian Leaves Brooch with Garnet  Elevate your style with this
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower pendant brooch. Of rose gold plated sterling silver, white and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

1940s Double-Clip Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Alford, MA
Ingenious patented brooch that converts to twin clips - 1930s-'40s. Small rhinestones in Deco shape
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

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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 GucciVersaceDior 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.