1940 Brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch

$585

Rene Boivin Iconic Diamond Gold Starfish Brooch

By Rene Bovin

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Rene Boivin Starfish Brooch Set in 18 karat gold with diamonds With Maker's Mark and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rene Boivin Iconic Diamond Gold Starfish Brooch

$85,000

Retro DeRosa Retro Bouquet Clip Brooch

By Ralph De Rosa

Located in New York, NY

Large Raph DeRosa Retro oval cut faux emerald and topaz double bouquet clip brooch with crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Retro DeRosa Retro Bouquet Clip Brooch

$1,295

Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch

By House of Taylor Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch from the 1940's. Gilt metal with cherubs

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch

$1,150

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling. Pave accented

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch

$1,195

Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large 1940's retro unfurling poppy brooch of gold washed sterling silver with faux blue zircon

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch

$375

Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

brooch. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition Length 4.50" x Width 2"

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch

$1,450

Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Large and striking Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch from the 1940's. Body is completely set with

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Coro Art Deco Pave Turtle Brooch

$1,295

Calvaire Retro Citrine Clip Brooch

By Calvaire

Located in New York, NY

Large Calvaire Retro Clip Brooch with 2 large faux citrines in a dimensional gilded setting. 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Calvaire Retro Citrine Clip Brooch

$775

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Rare Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch from the 1940's. Wonderful design with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch

$1,595

1940s Van Cleef Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch, 18k

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch made in 18k Yellow Gold. Signed and Numbered

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

1940s Van Cleef Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch, 18k

$42,000

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch from the 1940's. Adorable pixie alien with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch

$875

Early Miriam Haskell Camelia Ring Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell signature baroque faux pearl and crystal diamante camellia flower ring brooch from

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Early Miriam Haskell Camelia Ring Brooch

$1,295

Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch

By Original by Robert

Located in New York, NY

Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Handwired emerald and clear crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch

$395

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Vintage, 1940’s 14k Yellow Gold & Diamonds & Pearl Dimension: 1.3” Diamonds: 0.6ct,G color, VS

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds

$1,750

TrifarI Retro Aquamarine Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari by Alfred Philippe, square cut faux aquamarine retro clip brooch. Gold plated metal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

TrifarI Retro Aquamarine Clip Brooch

$895

Vintage 1940s 5.00 Carat Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats Circa 1940s 2 1/16 x 1 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s 5.00 Carat Diamond Brooch

$10,200

Trifari Retro Scallop Shell Clip Brooches

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Trifari retro two tone pink and yellow gold striped scallop fur clip brooches with faux

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Retro Scallop Shell Clip Brooches

$895

Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro feather clip brooch. Unusual green gold finish works beautifully

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch

$1,875

Pennino Retro Floral Spray Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Pennino Retro floral spray brooch of gold plated metal and rhodium finish. Dynamic design set with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Pennino Retro Floral Spray Brooch

$1,650

Cartier WW2 Memorial Flag Brooch Set

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier WW2 Memorial Flag Brooch Set Created by Cartier in collaboration with the Friends of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Cartier WW2 Memorial Flag Brooch Set

$7,500

Pendant Brooch with Floral Enamels and Pearls

Located in Milano, MI

Double use brooch and pendant in 18ct gold with floral enamels finely hand-painted and surrounded

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Pendant Brooch with Floral Enamels and Pearls

$3,951

Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch

$1,350

Mazer Retro Flying Dove Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Mazer Retro rose gold plated sterling silver flying dove brooch. The outspread wings are trimmed

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Mazer Retro Flying Dove Brooch

$875

Mazer Brothers Retro Faux Aquamarine Brooch

By Mazer Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Mazer brothers, gold washed sterling silver Retro style brooch. An abstract butterfly in brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mazer Brothers Retro Faux Aquamarine Brooch

$1,575

Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

This exquisite brooch is a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, made of 9-karat yellow gold and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

$3,002

Miriam Haskell Round Floral Bouquet Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell intricate multicolor pastel floral "Bouquet" brooch. A masterpiece of hand sewn pate

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Round Floral Bouquet Brooch

$1,395

Retro Platinum Diamond Swirl Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

Retro brooch in platinum with single-cut, baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds total 7

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Platinum Diamond Swirl Brooch

$12,900

Art Deco Rose Gold Bow Brooch

Located in Napoli, NA

Wonderful example of an 18kt rose gold Art Deco brooch. The jewel represents a bow and although it

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Rose Gold Bow Brooch

$7,205

Retro Aquamarine Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Retro Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch A 14 karat two tone gold brooch set with a large center emerald

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Aquamarine Diamond Brooch

$30,000

Trifari "Jelly Belly" Retro Clip Brooches

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Trifari Retro molded lucite Jelly Belly clip brooches of rose gold plated metal with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari "Jelly Belly" Retro Clip Brooches

$2,295

Huge Ciner Retro Floral Spray Brooch

By Ciner

Located in New York, NY

Large and striking Ciner Retro floral spray brooch of gold plated metal, crystal pave with focal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Huge Ciner Retro Floral Spray Brooch

$1,495

Antique Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique brooch / pin features an old european-cut round diamond center stone weighing 1.20

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond Platinum Brooch

$9,800

Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Brooch

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Charming Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Floral Brooch from the 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Brass

Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Brooch

$875

Large DeRosa Retro Sunburst Clip Brooch

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Large DeRosa Elaborate Tiered Retro Sunburst Fur Clip Brooch of rose gold plate sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Large DeRosa Retro Sunburst Clip Brooch

$1,295

Nettie Rosenstein Heraldic Crest Articulated Brooch

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

brooch. Crest is cast in sterling silver in contrast to the rose gold finish. Length 2.50",Width 1.75

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nettie Rosenstein Heraldic Crest Articulated Brooch

$575

Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Large Corocraft Retro sterling silver stylized bow knot and lily brooch. Gold washed in a bright

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch

$585

Retro Aquamarine Ruby Brooch

Located in New York, NY

1940's Clip with a Faceted Aquamarine Embellished by a corsage of ribbons leaves and sprigs

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Aquamarine Ruby Brooch

$9,500

Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Striking Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch set in pink gold plated sterling with enamel

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch

$895

Vintage 1940s Retro Cupid Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold with Pearls, Round cut Rubies, Single cut Diamonds and two Round cut Blue Sapphires for eyes. Circa 1940s 1 3/8 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Cupid Brooch

$2,150

Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

brooch of faceted oval stones, bullet cabochons centers and crystal pave accents. Excellent Condition

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch

$1,895

Art Deco Jelly Belly Pigeon Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Jelly Belly Pigeon Brooch from the 1940's. Puffy chested pigeon strutting confidently with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Jelly Belly Pigeon Brooch

$750

Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare Marcel Boucher pave rhinestone and enamel mechanical trembler cuckoo clock clip brooch. In a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Steel

Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip

$8,950

Joseff of Hollywood Celtic Crystal Brooch

By Joseff Hollywood

Located in New York, NY

Joseff of Hollywood Celtic revival signature lacquered Russian gold and cushion cut crystal brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Joseff of Hollywood Celtic Crystal Brooch

$675

Rare Trifari Pearl Belly Chestnut Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Alfred Philippe for Trifari horse chestnut clip brooch. Of crystal rhinestone pave, hand

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Rare Trifari Pearl Belly Chestnut Brooch

$3,950

Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Hobe leaf brooch of gilt plate bronze and brass metal with collet set vari shaped faceted

Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch

$895

Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Rare Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch from the 1940's with a jeweled bracelet

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch

$895

Art Deco Mazer Enamel Tulip Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Large extraordinary Art Deco Mazer tulip and forget me knot bouquet brooch of ombre red, and olive

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Art Deco Mazer Enamel Tulip Brooch

$5,750

Vintage 1940s Enamel and Diamond Parrot Bird Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage large heavy 18k gold brooch in a parrot designe with colorful enamel topped with brilliant

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage 1940s Enamel and Diamond Parrot Bird Gold Brooch

$12,000

R. De Rosa Retro Clip Brooch

By Ralph De Rosa

Located in New York, NY

Collector quality R. De Rosa retro style faux citrine and ruby bead fur clip brooch from the 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

R. De Rosa Retro Clip Brooch

$1,575

Huge Los Castillo Floral Brooch

By Los Castillo

Located in Darnestown, MD

Huge, voluptuous floral brooch by Los Castillo. Measures 5" x 2". Two amethysts are each 1 3/16" in

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Huge Los Castillo Floral Brooch

$1,450

Nordic 1940s Sterling Vermeil Large Bow Brooch

By Nordic Silver Co Inc.

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful sterling silver 1940s large brooch by Nordic Silver Co. Inc. of New York. The brooch is

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Nordic 1940s Sterling Vermeil Large Bow Brooch

$440

Coro Duette Bell Flower Tremblant Brooch.

Located in New York, NY

Coro by Adolph Katz, quivering bell flower trembler duette brooch with cold enamel accents. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Coro Duette Bell Flower Tremblant Brooch.

$695

Asian Inspired Auspicious Gilt Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

. Signed with Asian characters. Very Good Condition. 1940's USA. 2.5" x 1".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Asian Inspired Auspicious Gilt Figural Brooch

$350

Miriam Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch from the 1940's. Elaborate Haskell signature faux

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch

$895

Dujay unsigned flower broosch, enamaling with many small rhinstones 1940 USA

By DuJay Jewelry

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Great Dujay brooch USA, with 2 flower enamelled with many small rhinestones and green enamllig

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Dujay unsigned flower broosch, enamaling with many small rhinstones 1940 USA

$2,690

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

Nettie Rosenstein key brooch circa 1940s of rose gold plated sterling silver, decorated with a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch

$875

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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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