A bouquet filled with color and life. Featuring numerous near colorless diamonds housed in platinum that are perfectly wrapped in leaves of 18k gold. 1-3/4 inches x 1-5/8 inches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Floral Motif Diamond Gold Platinum Brooch

$1,850

Vintage EISENBERG woven brooch, ealry 1940s, USA pink stones, brass

By Eisenberg

Located in Stuttgart, DE

About: A magnificent, decorative brooch, EISENBERG unsigned. pink rhinestones. The brooch consists

Category

Vintage 1940s Central American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage EISENBERG woven brooch, ealry 1940s, USA pink stones, brass

$1,425

Shrimp Style Gold Filled Brooch by CORO, circa 1940s

By Coro

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

If you were to go to the Waldorf Hotel for cocktails in the 1940's you might have worn a brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Shrimp Style Gold Filled Brooch by CORO, circa 1940s

$150

DUJAY unsigned metallic enamel brooch, bird on the branches, 1940s USA

By DuJay Jewelry

Located in Stuttgart, DE

About A very rare DUJAY brooch, a bird on the branches with flower, rhinestones and enamel

Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Enamel

DUJAY unsigned metallic enamel brooch, bird on the branches, 1940s USA

$1,163

Gem set Gold Jester Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s 18K Pink and Green Gold very whimsical Jester Brooch, measuring 2 3/8 inch in height

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

Gem set Gold Jester Brooch

$2,295

Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Black King Chess Piece Clip Brooch.

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Black King Chess Piece Clip Brooch of gold plated sterling

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Black King Chess Piece Clip Brooch.

$575

Cartier Gold Citrine Flower Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier brooch with a flower motif. The flower's petals are made out of citrine while its stem and

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Citrine Flower Brooch

$3,000

Tiffany Co. Retro Yellow Gold Seashell Clip Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Retro gold seashell clip-brooch beautifully handcrafted with realistic details. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Yellow Gold Seashell Clip Brooch

$1,500

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch in Platinum

Located in London, GB

Exceptional diamond Maltese cross brooch, set in platinum. Old European cut diamonds dazzle from

Category

Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch in Platinum

$22,619

1940s French Sapphire and Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Platinum Spray Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

also hallmarked with the maker's mark 'BTES G.D.G'. This vintage 1940's gemstone brooch is supplied

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Platinum

1940s French Sapphire and Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Platinum Spray Brooch

$2,858

Vintage Emerald Marquise Crystal Brooch 1940s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A vintage marquise crystal brooch from the mid century, featuring the most adorable crystals

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Emerald Marquise Crystal Brooch 1940s

$267

vintage ruby paste glass brooch 1940s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A vintage ruby glass brooch. Featuring a large and deep ruby glass stone surrounded by a double

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

vintage ruby paste glass brooch 1940s

$226

Patriotic UNCLE SAM S HAT BROOCH, enamel and baguetts, signed TRIFARI, 1940s

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Stuttgart, DE

'AMERICA FIRST' WW2 US paftriotlic oncle Sam's hat brooch singed TRIFARI 1940's, enamel red and 6

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel

Patriotic UNCLE SAM S HAT BROOCH, enamel and baguetts, signed TRIFARI, 1940s

$1,045

70 Carat Natural Citrine Yellow Gold Antique Brooch Pin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Outstanding circa 1940 finery, a remarkable seventy carat emerald cut natural orange brown citrine

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

70 Carat Natural Citrine Yellow Gold Antique Brooch Pin

$3,500

CORO Duette quivering Camelias flower twist tremblant brooch 1940s USA

By Coro

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Coro classic flower twist Duett brooch of gilt metal, green emamal leafs, blue crystal baguette

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

CORO Duette quivering Camelias flower twist tremblant brooch 1940s USA

$522

1940s Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional 9 karat yellow gold brooch modeled in the form of a poodle; part of our diverse

Category

Vintage 1940s English Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch

$1,727

Georg Jensen La Paglia Foliate Brooch with Pendant Blossom Drop

By Georg Jensen

Located in valatie, NY

Georg Jensen USA Sterling Silver La Paglia Foliate Brooch with Pendant Blossom Drop, c1940

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen La Paglia Foliate Brooch with Pendant Blossom Drop

$379

Vintage Sandor Floppy Bow Brooch 1940s

By Sandor

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Sandor Bow Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal with coloured glass paste stones. Featuring

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Sandor Floppy Bow Brooch 1940s

$253

1940s Diamond Brooch and Pendant

Located in Wailea, HI

1940's Diamond Brooch and Pendant Seven Pear Cut Diamonds weighing 2.10 carats approximately Three

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1940s Diamond Brooch and Pendant

$14,250

1940s 1.10 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning vintage 1940s 1.10 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s 1.10 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Brooch

$3,009

1940s Cultured Pearl 3.92 Carat Diamond and White Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage 1940s 3.92 carat diamond and cultured pearl brooch crafted in 12 karat white

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

1940s Cultured Pearl 3.92 Carat Diamond and White Gold Brooch

$4,729

1940s Czechoslovakian Vintage Rhinestone Bluebird Brooch

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This outstanding and rare brooch, of exceptional quality and construction, was made in

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Brooches

1940s Czechoslovakian Vintage Rhinestone Bluebird Brooch

$589

Vintage brooch in the shape of a flower basket, emerald rhinestone USA 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

inside are golden flowers with small green rhinestones. The brooch was designed in the USA in 1940, is

Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Vintage brooch in the shape of a flower basket, emerald rhinestone USA 1940s

$570

Tiffany Co. Retro Gold Swirl Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Darnestown, MD

Tiffany double swirl brooch that is totally Retro in every way. The three dimensional swirl design

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Gold Swirl Brooch

$1,800

Miriam Haskell Style Bakelite Dangle Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a Miriam Haskell style bakelite dangle brooch that comes with nine pieces of root beer

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Miriam Haskell Style Bakelite Dangle Brooch

$999

Tiffany Co. Retro 1940s Gold Brooch

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1940s, 14k, by Tiffany, New York. This stylish forties brooch by Tiffany & Co. features a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro 1940s Gold Brooch

$1,200

Retro 7.40 Ct Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Kt Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

This amazing 1940 art crafted wide brooch, is made to attract the attention The impressive openwork

Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro 7.40 Ct Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Kt Dragonfly Brooch

$3,750

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Three Flower Brooch with Multi-Color Stones

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round cut Sapphires and Rubies, as well as Cabochon Turquoises. Circa 1940s 1 1/5 inch diameter

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Three Flower Brooch with Multi-Color Stones

$2,500

1940s Raymond Yard Ruby Diamond Gold Retro Clip Acanthus Leaves Brooches

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

diamond and 14-karat gold acanthus leaves clip brooches circa 1940. This is a very fine example of great

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1940s Raymond Yard Ruby Diamond Gold Retro Clip Acanthus Leaves Brooches

$5,500

Nadja Buckley Retro Gold Circle Brooch

By Nadja Buckley

Located in Darnestown, MD

circle brooch has the effect of a folded over ribbon. It has a scored design throughout. Measurements are

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Nadja Buckley Retro Gold Circle Brooch

$1,185

Two-Piece Large Gold Iris Brooch Flower Petal Choker Necklace Parure Set

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c.1940's two piece large gold iris brooch flower petal choker necklace parure. Large

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Two-Piece Large Gold Iris Brooch Flower Petal Choker Necklace Parure Set

$126

Vintage 14k Gold LARGE Carved 2 Horses Jumping Shell Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an outstanding, large vintage carved shell cameo pin brooch set in a solid 14k yellow

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold LARGE Carved 2 Horses Jumping Shell Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant

$2,197

Cartier 1940s Patriotic Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Winged Shield Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Retro patriotic multi-gemstone brooch with pavé diamond wings framing a sapphire, ruby, and

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Palladium

Cartier 1940s Patriotic Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Winged Shield Brooch

$17,500

CARTIER Late Deco Brooch In Solid Platinum With 6.95 Ctw In VVS Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

the late art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1940-1950. The brooch has been

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER Late Deco Brooch In Solid Platinum With 6.95 Ctw In VVS Diamonds

$24,500

1.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage late Art Deco 1940's platinum bow brooch with 1.25 carat of mixed single cut and brilliant

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

$2,795

Trifari crown brooch designed by Alfred Philippe of vermeil sterling silver

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Large crown pin designed by Alfred Philippe, of vermeil sterling silver with prong-set sapphire blue and ruby red cabochons, emerald green baguettes, and emerald green, ruby red and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari crown brooch designed by Alfred Philippe of vermeil sterling silver

$772

Art Deco 1.71 Carat Diamond Turquoise and White Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. Dimensions Length across brooch 4.5cm/1.75" Width of brooch 2cm/0.75" Date: Circa 1940 Video: A video of

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.71 Carat Diamond Turquoise and White Gold Brooch

$3,763

Trifari fruit salad leaf brooch, 1940s

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Elegant , stylised brooch (with fur clip fitting) in the form of a 'leaf' , set with 'fruit salad

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Base Metal, Rhodium

Trifari fruit salad leaf brooch, 1940s

$678

Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Music Clef Note Scale Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as musical scale made of polished gold horizontal bars With twisted gold wire G clef, a black enamel rest note and musical notes accented with bright red enamel hearts Com...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Music Clef Note Scale Brooch

$595

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dolphin Brooch Pin

By Georg Jensen

Located in Montreal, QC

Featuring two jumping Dolphins in a rectangular open frame, marked: 925 STERLING GEORG JENSEN (in dotted oval) and GI (in dotted oval) DENMARK, 251; measuring approx. 1.5”x 1.25”. C...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Brooches

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dolphin Brooch Pin

$695

Large 18 Karat Gold Carved Agate Male Cameo Brooch Pendant with Tsavorite Halo

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a large and unique vintage pendant or brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Agate, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 18 Karat Gold Carved Agate Male Cameo Brooch Pendant with Tsavorite Halo

$3,985

Diamond and Gold Bow Brooch Pin Pendant

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

This adorable 1940's custom bow shaped brooch pin is crafted of 14 karat yellow gold and covered

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Gold Bow Brooch Pin Pendant

$550

The Kiss Iconic Modernist Rebajes Copper Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

By Rebajes

Located in Montreal, QC

The Kiss is an original Rebajes -- the first name in copper art jewelry. Hand wrought Burnished Copper Pin; signed on the reverse side with the Rebajes signature. The Kiss is what be...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches

The Kiss Iconic Modernist Rebajes Copper Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

$295

Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.

Located in Northampton, MA

Brooch, necklace enhancer, pendant: It's all of these things and so much more. My question is, why

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.

$4,348

Vintage Emerald Cut Ruby Crystal Cocktail Brooch 1940s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A vintage red crystal brooch from the mid century, presenting a rare and beautiful combination of

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Emerald Cut Ruby Crystal Cocktail Brooch 1940s

$226

Cartier 1940s Diamond Gold Ribbon Bow Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Cartier Gold and Diamond Brooch A very glamorous and chic Ribbon Bow Brooch by Cartier Paris

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 1940s Diamond Gold Ribbon Bow Brooch

$7,126

Estate French Made 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Gemstone Cat Kitten Brooch

Located in MIAMI, FL

Beautiful design on this estate item. The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and in the motif of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate French Made 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Gemstone Cat Kitten Brooch

$1,250

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby 1940s Vintage Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

This Vintage Brooch by Tiffany & Co. features round cut Rubies, made in 18k Yellow Gold. The Brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby 1940s Vintage Brooch

$9,594

Seaman Schepps, 12 Carat Oval Cabochon Ruby, Gem-Set and Diamond Clip-Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

. .95 ct., 3 round pink tourmalines, small single-cut diamonds, signed Seaman Schepps, c. 1940, ap. 13.6

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Seaman Schepps, 12 Carat Oval Cabochon Ruby, Gem-Set and Diamond Clip-Brooch

$3,000

Retro Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Retro Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch. Featuring 50 old European cut, transitional and single cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch

$4,750

Estate French Made 18k Yellow Gold Coral Turquoise Gemstone Cat Brooch

Located in MIAMI, FL

Fantastic details are seen on this feline brooch as turquoise and coral gemstones are set as the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate French Made 18k Yellow Gold Coral Turquoise Gemstone Cat Brooch

$1,500

1940s Rose Gold Figural walking Clip Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1940s Retro 18K Rose Gold, very Whimsical Walking Figure Brooch. Double clip back, Diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940s Rose Gold Figural walking Clip Brooch

$1,695

Coro brooch in the form of a string instrument, rhinestones, g. plated, 940s US

By Coro

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A very festive brooch in the shape of a stringed instrument by Coro USA from the 1940s studded with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Romantic Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Coro brooch in the form of a string instrument, rhinestones, g. plated, 940s US

$688

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Engraved Pink and Red Stone Rose Gold and Silver Brooch

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Fabulous brooch in 14K rose gold and silver structure, all studded by 0.60 ct of rose cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Engraved Pink and Red Stone Rose Gold and Silver Brooch

$1,425

1940s Raymond Yard Retro Pair of Gold Brooches

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Raymond Yard Estate Retro Pair of Brooches Circa 1940 Like unfurling sails in the breeze, the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

1940s Raymond Yard Retro Pair of Gold Brooches

$1,500

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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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