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1940s Ostertag Paris Sapphire Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in Geneva, CH
bands of cushion-shaped, circular- and single-cut diamonds. Signed Ostertag Paris. French assay marks
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Vintage 1940s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1940s Boucheron Star-Set Diamond Gold Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro gold earrings designed as interlocking rings suspending articulated disc-shaped pendants embellished with star-set diamonds, in 18k. Boucheron, Paris
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s 2.60 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage 1940's diamond eternity ring is hallmarked to the sides with the French lozenge shaped maker's
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Vintage 1950s French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Boucheron ruby diamond gold Cuff Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A Retro rose gold double-hinged cuff bracelet with flared terminals, centering on pyramidal motifs set with round and baguette diamonds and three sets of horizontal bands of round di...
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier diamond and platinum tennis bracelet circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier circa 1940s. The bracelet comes with a certificate stating that the diamonds are F to H colour
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris Gold Ruby Set Case 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Paris with additional French hallmarks. 164.7 grams
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Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
16cm/6.3" Chain Length 42cm/16.54" Weight 38.24 grams Date: Circa 1940 Origin: France, Europe Video
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Paris 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Single Clip Brooch, circa 1940s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: excellent Signature: Van Cleef & Arpels / French mark / serial # Gemstone: 0.10 points of diamonds
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940s Retro Diamond Gold Strap and Buckle Design Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
and platinum. France, poinçon MR for Maximillien Rabouille.
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare 1940s ruby and diamond 18k gold asymetric watch
Located in London, GB
This most unusual 1940s 18k gold watch is completely asymetrical in design. It has a round face
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940s Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Platinum Turban Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, France #61619. Vertical measurement of top: 5/8"; sits 1/2" high above the hand.
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s 3.31 Carat Sapphire and 1.25 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example of French jewellery/estate jewelry. SKU: A5285
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Vintage 1940s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

1940s Emerald Diamond Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
emeralds and eight-cut diamonds. Clip-on earrings with later posts. Circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s 10 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
circa 1940s. The cabochon shows fissures due to the inclusion of the stone. Circa: 1940s Weight
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s 10 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
circa 1940s. The cabochon shows fissures due to the inclusion of the stone. Circa: 1940s Weight
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Déco French Silver and Enamel Vanity Necklace/Pendant with Mirror, 1940s
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco French silver and enamel vanity compact necklace/pendant with mirror, 1940s By: unknown
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Silver

1930s / 1940s Gold and Emerald Glass Art Deco Omega Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
solid band rather than individual links, was particularly popular in the 1930s and 1940s and saw
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

1940s Van Cleef Arpels Textured Basketweave Design Gold Box
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
& Arpels. Signed, with two inventory numbers and French hallmarks. In original suede pouch and fitted box.
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Vintage 1940s French Modernist Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Rene Boivin Diamond Gold Stylised Leaf Earclips
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
54 x old cut diamonds est. to weigh a total of 7 cts 18ct yellow gold with French assay marks and
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1940s Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Bracelet with Removable Dress Clips
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
an open gold frame, in 18k and platinum. Van Cleef & Arpels, France. #47901. Brown suede box from VCA
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

1940s 6.04 Carat Coral and 1.32 Carat Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
). This vintage 1940's cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images
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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1940s Gold and Two-Color Sapphire Ring of Florette Design
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold ring of fluted design centering on an inset stylized florette of pink and blue sapphires, in 18k. Cartier, Paris #05472. Atw center sapphire 3.98 cts. Florette measure...
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris 1940s 18 Karat Gold Diamond Compact Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very charming case by Cartier in 18k yellow gold from the 1940s period. The lid is decorated with
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Mid-20th Century French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
Place Vendôme Vintage diamond opal bracelet is absolutely striking dating back to the 1940's. The
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

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

1940s Emerald and 1.26 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size J1/2 US 5
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring size may not be altered due to the style of the setting. Date: Circa 1940 Origin: France
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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Boucheron Precious Gems Gold Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
Extravagant and memorable, this gorgeous Boucheron lipstick case boasts a classy, antique appearance. The body is made of sophisticated 18K yellow gold and lavishly decorated with di...
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20th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Jewelry Box, 1940s France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Louis Vuitton jewelry box from the 1940s. Perfect for all of your high end jewelry while
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 1940s Gold Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
French 40â??s Bracelet in flexible yellow gold arabeques and balls of gold, length 18,5cm (119,6grs)
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Vintage 1940s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 1940 s 14k Gold Sapphire Flower Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These beautifully delicate are vintage Cartier straight from the 1940's. Measures about an inch by
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Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jewelry Box - Green Glass and Wood - Scalloped Edges - France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Jewelry Box - Green Glass and Wood - Scalloped Edges - France 1940s Elegant jewelry or
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mercury Glass

Estate French Cut Crystal Footed Jewel Box, circa 1940 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French cut crystal footed jewel box, circa 1940's. This is a nice heavy crystal jewel box
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Mid-20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal

1940s French Glass 6 strand Choker Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
6 strands make up this stunning french necklace. Strung and then wired on to that huge chunk of a
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Vintage 1940s French Choker Necklaces

French 1940s Gold Tank Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Authentic vintage bracelet – French work created in the 1940-1950s. Our opinion : A magnificent and
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Art Glass Paste Hairslide 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
. Utterly captivated by vintage French couture house jewellery from the likes of Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint
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Vintage 1940s More Jewelry

Platinum French, 1940s Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum French Circa 1940s Step back in time with this stunning
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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French Enamel and Emerald Bird Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This fabulous 1940s bird brooch is beautifully enamelled. Great detail went into the white spotted
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

1940s French Retro Machine Age Gilt Metal Tank Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940s French retro Tank bracelet of oversized gilt metal links. Distinct Machine Age design, the
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Vintage 1940s French Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage French Pearl Blue Glass Earrings 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
workmanship and beautiful materials set these 1940s French clips apart. Pearls, luxurious gold plate and
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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

1940s Platinum French Cut Baguette Diamond Tennis Bracelet 10 Carats 34 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
DEPOSIT Step back into the elegance of the Art Deco-inspired 1940s with this stunning Platinum
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2010s Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Platinum French Cut Baguette Diamond Tennis Bracelet 10 Carats 34 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
DEPOSIT Step back into the elegance of the Art Deco-inspired 1940s with this stunning Platinum
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2010s Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Ball Chain, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Retro French 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Ball Chain c.1940s Additional Information: Period: Retro
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20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Signet Chevaliere Yellow Gold 1940s Ring
Located in London, GB
smooth and shiny. The crest was nicely engraved. The ring was controlled with the French eagle’s head
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Chanel Beaded Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hicksville, NY
1940s Vintage Chanel Beaded Necklace Pristine Condition 80 Inch (can be worn doubled-up or as as
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

French 1940s 114 g 18 Karat Massive Pinkish Gold Tank Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
at the time of its writing. Each piece of jewelry is checked and repolished by our French workshop
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1940s Diamonds Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Gadroons Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : Worthy of the most beautiful models of Suzanne Belperron or
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

French 1940s 3.60 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
: 12,8 g approximately. US Size : 6 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewelry - French
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

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
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Platinum

1940s Art Deco White Gold French Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details: Type: Sapphire Shape: French Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 carat, total weight. Color: Natural, deep
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Art Deco White Gold French Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details: Type: Sapphire Shape: French Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 carat, total weight. Color: Natural, deep
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro, Old Mine Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Toi-e-Moi Ring, French, ca. 1940s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Retro, Old Mine Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Toi-e-Moi Ring, French, ca. 1940s An elegant Retro ring
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Amethyst and Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Mineral Stone Box - 1940s
By Jean Goulden, Line Vautrin
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Amethyst and Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Mineral Stone Box - 1940s Rectangular brass box
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Amethyst, Metal, Brass

Vintage French 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections These fine and impressive vintage 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1940s Diamond Gold Ribbon Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
from the 1940s. It is set with circa 2 carats of old cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. Signed.
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage French Art Deco 1940s Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bracelet 9mm/0.4" Weight 28 grams Date: Circa 1940 Origin: France, Europe Reflections in photographs may
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1940s Tank Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Retro Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
: 5,5, Free resize, please contact us. Authentic retro ring - French work of the 1940s. Tank ring. Our
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Cadenas Wristwatch, 1940s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
elegance and grace. This watch, crafted in simple and tasteful 18k yellow gold, dates to the 1940's. It
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1940s French Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 1940s french jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1940s french jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of 1940s french jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Boucheron and Mauboussin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of 1940s french jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 194, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also french cut and old european cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of 1940s french jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1940s French Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of 1940s french jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $240,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,426.
Questions About 1940s French Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1910s, Art Nouveau jewelry was popular. Trends of the time included long necklaces often decorated with tassels and platinum beads. Among gemstones, diamonds and sapphires were in high demand. Find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.