1940 Brooch

Coro Vintage Jewelry

Brooch Clip

Brooch Rhodium Plated

Miriam Haskell Jewellery

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Silver gilt, paste and lucite swan jellybelly brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s

$1,028

Mauboussin for Trabert Hoeffer 1940s Retro Gold and Gem Donkey Brooch

By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Chicago, IL

Donkey Brooch, measuring 2 inches in length X 1 1/2 inches. Having a Diamond Eye and a faceted Onyx Tail.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mauboussin for Trabert Hoeffer 1940s Retro Gold and Gem Donkey Brooch

$1,850

TRIFARI Philippe 1940s DEAREST Royal Crown Crest Coronation Crystal Gold Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Oval Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition on front side. Some scratches at back. 100

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

TRIFARI Philippe 1940s DEAREST Royal Crown Crest Coronation Crystal Gold Brooch

$780

Sterling Silver Pansy Demi-Parure Brooch and Earring Set by Stuart Nye, 1940s

Located in McKinney, TX

September 17, 1940 (see photos) and that patent number is handwritten on the back of this pansy brooch, as

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pansy Demi-Parure Brooch and Earring Set by Stuart Nye, 1940s

$120

Margaret De Patta Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Onyx California Modernist Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Modernist sterling brooch, featuring black onyx delineating two large baquette cut rock crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Margaret De Patta Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Onyx California Modernist Brooch

$3,600

MiriamHaskell WWII Era GoldGilt Filigree Cast Butterfly FrankHess Pre1945 Brooch

By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell

Located in Chicago, IL

or beads, this brooch is a rare fully cast piece by Hess in a gold-gilt metal that appears from the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal

MiriamHaskell WWII Era GoldGilt Filigree Cast Butterfly FrankHess Pre1945 Brooch

$1,000

Retro SEAMAN SCHEPPS 14K yellow gold Large Citrine Fur clip Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Large SEAMAN SCHEPPS Retro Fur Clip Brooch in 14K yellow gold, 2-pin clasp flower & leaf

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Retro SEAMAN SCHEPPS 14K yellow gold Large Citrine Fur clip Brooch

$5,370

Van Cleef Arpels Retro 18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamonds Leaf Brooch

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

Van Cleef & Arpels Leaf Brooch, 1943. 18K Gold and Platinum Brooch featuring a stylized Palm leave

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Retro 18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamonds Leaf Brooch

$8,907

Hobe Sterling 1941 Patent Floral Foliage Ribbon Motif Heart Shaped Silver Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Chicago, IL

This Hobe Sterling "Design Pat'd" heart-shaped silver brooch features elaborate and intricate

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hobe Sterling 1941 Patent Floral Foliage Ribbon Motif Heart Shaped Silver Brooch

$590

Vintage Purple Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This refined 14k gold brooch (circa 1930-1940) showcases the timeless elegance of floral design

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Purple Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold

$1,470

Sapphire Ruby and Diamond American Patriotic Man in Service Flag Brooch

Located in London, GB

An American, patriotic, Man in Service flag brooch, with a blue, sapphire, five pointed star in the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire Ruby and Diamond American Patriotic Man in Service Flag Brooch

$3,769

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Yellow Topaz Cameo Gold Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Gorgeous Brooch/ Pendant necklace in 9K rose gold and silver structure composed of a refine carved

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Yellow Topaz Cameo Gold Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace

$950

1940s Ruby Sapphire Tri-Color Gold Couple in Movable Horse Carriage Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous brooch features a couple in romantic horse-drawn carriage with movable wheels

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1940s Ruby Sapphire Tri-Color Gold Couple in Movable Horse Carriage Brooch

$2,090

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18k Gold 3.50ctw GIA Peridot Textured Circle Wreath Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

This breathtaking and very well made vintage brooch by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in solid 18k yellow

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18k Gold 3.50ctw GIA Peridot Textured Circle Wreath Brooch

$4,944

Circa 1940s Diamond Hummingbird Brooch in 14 Karat Two Tone Gold

Located in Hicksville, NY

Circa: 1940s Metal Type: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Weight: 4.4 grams Dimensions: 1.25in L x 1in H Diamond Details: Carat: 0.25 carat total weight Shape: Round Color: G-H Clari...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Circa 1940s Diamond Hummingbird Brooch in 14 Karat Two Tone Gold

$1,800

CORO DUETT OWL BROOCH, dating 1944 Sterling Silver, USA aquamarines and enamel

By Coro

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Coro Sterling Silver gold pave Duett 2 Owl Brooch . Size: Height 5cm/2" Width 4m3 cn / 1.7

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

CORO DUETT OWL BROOCH, dating 1944 Sterling Silver, USA aquamarines and enamel

$772

12k Gold-Filled Bow Brooch with Freshwater Pearl By Winard, 1940s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '40s - 1.75" x 2" - 12k gold-filled - Genuine freshwater pearl - By Winard (signed on verso) - Circa 1940s - Estate...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

12k Gold-Filled Bow Brooch with Freshwater Pearl By Winard, 1940s

$103

Mauboussin Trabert and Hoeffer World War Two V for Victory Retro Brooch

By Mauboussin

Located in Darnestown, MD

. In addition to the victory V, this patriotic brooch has a cabochon ruby, moonstone and sapphire for

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mauboussin Trabert and Hoeffer World War Two V for Victory Retro Brooch

$5,600

A large gilt metal Baroque brooch with large central stone, Joseff Of Hollywood.

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A large and exceptional brooch from Joseff of Hollywood, dating from the 1940s, and made from

Category

Vintage 1940s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

A large gilt metal Baroque brooch with large central stone, Joseff Of Hollywood.

$582

Verdura Retro Diamond 14 Karat Gold Platinum Wheat Earrings and Brooch Set

By Verdura

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Earrings are completed by hinged omega backs Brooch is completed by a hinged double pin stem with locking

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Verdura Retro Diamond 14 Karat Gold Platinum Wheat Earrings and Brooch Set

$8,065

Georg Jensen Iron and Silver Arno Malinowski Wheat Brooch Pin C1940s Estate Find

By Georg Jensen

Located in Montreal, QC

Georg Jensen darkened Iron ground Brooch inlaid with Sterling Silver. Designed by Arno Malinowski

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Berlin Iron

Georg Jensen Iron and Silver Arno Malinowski Wheat Brooch Pin C1940s Estate Find

$425

Retro Natural Burmese Ruby Emerald Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch Rose Gold 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Retro Natural Burmese Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch in 19.2kt Rose Gold and

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Retro Natural Burmese Ruby Emerald Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch Rose Gold 1940s

$22,506

Anthony Aquilino Cat on fishing in Jelly Belly bowl brooch sterling silver 1946

By Anthony Aquilino

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Collectibel JELLY BELLY Cat Fishing in a Bowl Brooch is featured in Brunialti's American Costume Jewelry Book

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Anthony Aquilino Cat on fishing in Jelly Belly bowl brooch sterling silver 1946

$2,351

Art Deco Snake Brooch Green Chrysophrase Silver Antique

Located in New York, NY

-1940. The brooch is 3 inches (7.5 cm) long and is 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) tall. The brooch weighs 11.5

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Silver

Art Deco Snake Brooch Green Chrysophrase Silver Antique

$695

Tiffany Co. Certified Multi Color Diamond Flower Brooch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co Certified Multi color Diamond Flower Brooch, Circa 1940, set with fancy colored

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

Tiffany Co. Certified Multi Color Diamond Flower Brooch

$75,000

1940s 1.04 Carat Sapphire and 0.63 Carat Diamond, 9 Karat White Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive 1.04 Carat blue sapphire and 0.63 Carat diamond, 9 karat white gold brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

1940s 1.04 Carat Sapphire and 0.63 Carat Diamond, 9 Karat White Gold Brooch

$2,208

Retro Trifari Sterling Vermeil Clip by Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Retro Trifari Sterling Vermeil Clip Brooch by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Finely detailed with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Retro Trifari Sterling Vermeil Clip by Alfred Phillipe

$875

Trifari Chick in Egg Jelly Belly, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Chick in Egg Jelly Belly brooch in gold washed sterling from the 1940's. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Trifari Chick in Egg Jelly Belly, Alfred Phillipe

$875

Miriam Haskell Ruby Pate de Verre and Rose Monte Suite

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

mounts. 1940's USA. Excellent condition. All signed. Earrings with clip fittings 1.5" x .75". Brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Ruby Pate de Verre and Rose Monte Suite

$1,450

Trifari Trembler Spray, 1940s

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Large Trifari Retro clip from the 1940's in bronze-green gold finish in the antique style. Designed

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Trembler Spray, 1940s

$1,595

Italian Silver Gold Vermeil Hand-Painted Rose Butterfly Pin/Pendant 1940s Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Italian 800 silver & Gold Vermeil (gold overlay on silver) 1940s Pin/Brooch with

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Italian Silver Gold Vermeil Hand-Painted Rose Butterfly Pin/Pendant 1940s Signed

$225

Trifari Pearl Belly Mini Frog, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Trifari Pearl Belly Mini Frog from the 1940's from the Mini animal series by Alfred

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Pearl Belly Mini Frog, Alfred Phillipe

$685

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Pave Rooster

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

Charming Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Vermeil Pave Rooster from the 1940's. Beautiful detailing with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Pave Rooster

$695

Eisenberg Pear Shaped Crystal Stick Pin

By Eisenberg

Located in New York, NY

Eisenberg is known for. 3.5" x 1". 1940's USA. Excellent Condition

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Eisenberg Pear Shaped Crystal Stick Pin

$350

14k Sword Pin with Diamonds and Intricate Detail

Located in Hicksville, NY

Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .10ct, total weight Cut: Transitional Brilliant Color:F Clarity:VS Pin Me...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

14k Sword Pin with Diamonds and Intricate Detail

$1,500

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Pave Bow, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Trifari Sterling Vermeil Pave Bow by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. Great design. 2.5" x 2

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Pave Bow, Alfred Phillipe

$595

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Sunburst Clip

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

stabilization on garment. 1940's USA. 2.5" across. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Sunburst Clip

$450

DeRosa Enamel Berry Spray Fur Clip

Located in New York, NY

from the mid-1930's until the 1970's. Like many jewelry makers, their 1940's jewelry is the best

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

DeRosa Enamel Berry Spray Fur Clip

$1,495

Trifari Retro Aquamarine Spray, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

spray design with pale blue oval stones accented with pave accents. 1940's USA. Excellent condition. 3

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Retro Aquamarine Spray, Alfred Phillipe

$875

Marcel Boucher Patriotic Pave Swooping Eagle Pin

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Marcel Boucher Patriotic Pave Swooping Eagle brooch of rhodium plate base metal, crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Marcel Boucher Patriotic Pave Swooping Eagle Pin

$1,800

Tiffany Co. Retro Ruby Gold Platinum Double Clip and Earring Jewelry Suite

By Tiffany Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Retro Circa: 1940. Double clip & Earrings Adorned with 48 Rubies, Set in 18Kt Yellow accented by

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Retro Ruby Gold Platinum Double Clip and Earring Jewelry Suite

$5,450

14 Karat Gold Enamel Leaf and Seed Pearl Stick Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

Sweet enameled leaf & seed pearl accent stick pin. 14K yellow gold. The top leaf measuring .42 in wide x .66 top to bottom. The stick pin is 2.37in. in length. This is out of a mass...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Enamel Leaf and Seed Pearl Stick Pin

$850

Tiffany Co. Retro Gold Dress Clip

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Darnestown, MD

standard, though, by the incorporation of four gold balls surmounting the circle. The brooch measures 1 1

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Gold Dress Clip

$1,400

Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies Sapphires

Located in New York, NY

history. Ca 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies Sapphires

$3,750

Marchak Paris 1940s Ruby Diamond Gauntlet and Flower Pin

By Marchak

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

in 20th century France. This gauntlet and flower brooch epitomizes Marchak's wartime designs of the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Marchak Paris 1940s Ruby Diamond Gauntlet and Flower Pin

$8,750

Pair of French Retro Diamond Gold Duet Clips

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18kt Retro Duet Clips set with Diamonds and mounted as a Bow. Can be worn as a Brooch or a

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of French Retro Diamond Gold Duet Clips

$5,500

14 Karat Diamond Cross Pin Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

14K yellow gold diamond cross pin/pendant. Total of eleven (11) round diamonds with a total carat weight of 2.50; they are G-H in color and SI-1 in clarity. There is also black ena...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond Cross Pin Pendant

$6,160

Sweep Out the Old or a Witches Art Deco Gold Hand Constructed Whimsical Pin

Located in Long Beach, CA

This charming little pin is hand constructed in 14Kt. Solid Gold. It is finely made with exceptional detail. One has to wonder what did it signify? Was it a reminder to someone that ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Sweep Out the Old or a Witches Art Deco Gold Hand Constructed Whimsical Pin

$375

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pin

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant 1940s 18k yellow gold pin. The pin is set with lovely cabochon rubies, round cut sapphires and round and old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 16.50ct, 3....

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pin

$6,400

Classic Art Deco Elongated 14 Karat 2-Tone Pin with and Diamond and Sapphires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic example of Art Deco , this elongated 14k 2 tone pin is set with 1 diamond and 2 sapphires. The pin accent was a popular motif in the Edwardian and Art Deco period, with thi...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Art Deco Elongated 14 Karat 2-Tone Pin with and Diamond and Sapphires

$897

Diamond White Gold Floral Spray Pin

Located in New York, NY

This pin contains 62 diamonds channel and prong set. They are all brilliant cut round diamonds with a size of .01 to .10 points each. The are approximately 2 carats total weight. The...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond White Gold Floral Spray Pin

$3,475

Antique Lucky Horse Shoe Stick Pin in 9 K Hallmarked 1918, Original Fitted Box

Located in London, GB

Vintage yellow gold pin, with a unique twisted handle and auspiciously lucky horseshoe design. The horseshoe, made out of 9-carat yellow gold hallmarked Chester 1918, maker mark "W.C...

Category

Vintage 1940s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Lucky Horse Shoe Stick Pin in 9 K Hallmarked 1918, Original Fitted Box

$479

Pair of Tiffany Co. Retro Dress Clips

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Darnestown, MD

Pair of Tiffany 14 karat gold dress clips , each embellished with three rubies. The clips combine gloss and striated sides. They measure 1 inch to a side. Would it be heresy to sugge...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Pair of Tiffany Co. Retro Dress Clips

$2,200

Retro Clip in Rose Gold

Located in New York, NY

Large Retro Clip in stylized Bow Form. 14kt Rose Gold. Probably made as a single clip as an accent to a suit jacket or beret. Attaches with a double spoked clip for extra security

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Clip in Rose Gold

$2,450

Vintage Crown Trifari Prince of Wales Feathers Pin 1940s

By Trifari

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Edward. Prince Edward gave Wallis the Prince of Wales brooch in 1935; a symbol of his royal status as

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Crown Trifari Prince of Wales Feathers Pin 1940s

$404

1940s Georg Jensen Sterling Dove Pin and Earrings Set

By Georg Jensen

Located in Water Mill, NY

1940's George Jensen Sterling Dove Pin and Earrings with Blue Stones Pin Diameter 1.5"

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Georg Jensen Sterling Dove Pin and Earrings Set

$2,200

1940s Persian Turquoise Leaf Pin Handmade 14 Karat Rose Gold

Located in New York, NY

1940's Era Mod Deco Brooch Persian Turquoise 14kt Rose Gold 8.9 grams 2.5 inch long & .75 inch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Persian Turquoise Leaf Pin Handmade 14 Karat Rose Gold

$750

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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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