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Harry Iskin 1940s Sterling Silver Pair of Flower Brooches / Pins
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Harry Iskin 1940's sterling silver pair of flower pins/brooches. These brooches include red and
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20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cameo Stick Pin Antique 14K Yellow Gold Original 1940 s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940's Art Deco Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Stick Pin/Brooch Featuring an
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER RETRO 14k Yellow Rose Gold Knot Brooch Circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Retro 14k Rose & Yellow Gold Knot Brooch Circa 1940s Retro Here is your chance to purchase
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell 1940s Large Spiral Seed Pearl Rhinestone Floral Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed and constructed 1940s Miriam Haskell brooch. It measures 2.63 inches wide
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

1940s 1.04 carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse with a hallmarked 18ct rose gold hinged pin and push fit clasp. This vintage 1940's gold brooch
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

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

1940s Rose gold Sterling Bird Singing "On Key" Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A charming and whimsical 1940s brooch of an animated bird singing "on key." The piece is cast in
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

1940s Cartier 2.10 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Platinum Military Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1940's regimental brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

1940s Retro Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Circle Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wreath style brooch comprised of ten oval cabochon moonstones measuring approximately 9.0 x 6.5 mm
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 1.55 Carat Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch / pendant; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collections This fine and impressive vintage gold
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

A Pair of 1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Flower Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro gold clip brooches in the form of flowers with ruby and diamond centers, in 18k and
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Black Pearl Diamond Stick Pin Antique 14K White Gold Original 1940 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940's Art Deco Black Pearl Diamond Stick Pin/Brooch 14K White Gold
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Circa 1940s Rare
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Circa 1940s Retro Here is your chance to purchase a
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Yellow Gold

1940s Austrian Gold and Carved Nephrite Jade Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro period gold and carved nephrite jade brooch in the form of a four leaf clover with a
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1940s Austrian Late Victorian Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier 1940s Retro Fancy Cut Aquamarine 14 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Locking clasp and circa 1940 Fully signed Cartier 14k Measures 2 3/8" x 3/4" Total Weight: 8.3 grams
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Vintage Brooch and matching ear clips set rhodium and rhinestones 1940s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An early set, brooch and ear clip from the 1940s USA unsigned. Flower and leaves are all set with
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s

A silver gilt and paste cocktail brooch and earrings set, Trifari, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A strong and striking design by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, a highly stylised brooch and earrings
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Retro 1940s Tarantula Spider Old Cut Pave Diamond Brooch Silver Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Retro old cut diamond tarantula spider brooch in silver and yellow gold, 1940s. This Victorian
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1940s Unknown Victorian Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier, France 1940s Gold and Chalcedony Golf Clubs Brooch with Diamond Accents
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and chalcedony brooch designed as a golf bag with five diamond-set gold clubs, in 18k
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Chorus of Frogs gilded bronze double brooch, Line Vautrin, France, late 1940s
By Line Vautrin
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A magnificent and utterly unique brooch, 'Les Grenouilles', from 'poetess in metal', Line Vautrin
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Cartier Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Brooch Clip circa 1940s Rare
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Clip / Brooch Circa 1940s Rare Retro Here is your chance to
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Yellow Gold

Trifari Alfred Phillip 1940 s Lily of the Valley Fur Clip
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Trifari Philippe Lily of the Valley Brooch Fur Clip. Green enamel, faux glass pearls
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

1940s Vintage Ruby and Diamond Lily Bouquet Brooch Set in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage ruby and diamond lily flower bouquet brooch in silver and gold, circa 1940s
Category

1940s Unknown Late Victorian Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

1940s Art Deco Style 2.65 Carat Diamond and 14 k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive
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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro 18k Yellow Gold Safety Pin Brooch, circa 1940s, Made in New York
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier New York Retro 18k Yellow Gold Safety Pin Brooch Circa 1940s Here is your chance to
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Yellow Gold

1940s Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Platinum pin set with 17 cushion and oval cut pale blue and purple sapphires weighing approximately 50 carats, and round diamonds weighing approximately 5 carats.
Category

1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Paris 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Single Clip Brooch, circa 1940s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer single clip. Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight: 13.7 grams Dimensions: 1" (length) 1 1/4" ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip, circa 1940s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A diamond double clip brooch in platinum, Art Deco, ca. 1940s. The clips are set with round
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J.E. Caldwell 1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Double Clip Lapel Pin or Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Birmingham, AL
signed on the back. This piece can be worn either as a brooch or, because of it's brilliant design, can
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Pair of 1940s Sapphire Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This absolute knockout pair of Retro dress clips date to the 1940s and the tail end of World War II
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

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

French Moderne Sterling Silver African Native Goddess Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large sterling silver tribal African native woman brooch, French circa 1940's. Brooch measures 2.5
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Sterling Silver

UTI Cuckoo Lapel Pin Watch 1940s
By Uti
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
collector's delight. It was made in the 1940s by UTI in Paris and features a swiss cuckoo watch. Upon pulling
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Pearl Palladium Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany, this brooch is from the 1940s and made with Palladium. Platinum was restricted for
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Palladium

Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin, 1940s
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 and 10 karat yellow gold containing fourteen (14) 6.5 x 5mm natural oval cabochon cut rubies and three (3) round brilliant cut diamonds with approximately, 0.45-carat total we...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies
Located in Houston, TX
Retro 14K yellow gold stylized bow brooch set with oval cabochon rubies. Circa 1940.
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Moonstone and Garnet Flower Pin. 1940s.
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. flower pin set with five 11.45x6.80mm moonstones and eight garnets. The pin measures 3 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and is complete with a tra...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

René Boivin Double Clip Diamond and Gold Bangle, 1940s
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very versatile double clip diamond and yellow gold bangle by René Boivin, ca. 1940s. It is in 18k
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s beaded dress clips
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of 1940s dress clips with silver metal flowers that are set with coral glass beads
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

CARTIER Retro Gold Ruby Onyx White Jade Snow Man Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and charming 18K yellow gold, ruby "snowman" brooch by Cartier, circa 1940s. It features the
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

18k Gold

Huge 5.5" Art Deco 1940s Sterling Silver Marcasite Salamander Pin
Located in New York, NY
. The brooch measures 1.75" at its widest point and 5.5" long. The underside is stamped 925 for the
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Retro Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
Attractive retro pendant brooch circa early 1940s. Designed as a floral spray design, in 14 karat
Category

1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Aquamarine Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A yellow gold, aquamarine and pearl brooch. Circa 1940s. The circular brooch is set with an
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

A large sterling and paste highly stylised cocktail brooch, Pennino, USA, 1940
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This beautifully designed and created brooch by Pennino in the 1940s epitomises the 'cocktail style
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

1940s Portuguese Diamond Gold Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro rose gold and diamond clip brooches in the form of curling foliate petals. The
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1940s Portuguese Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gilt metal and black enamel pen nib clip, att. Monet, USA, 1940s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A quirky but beautifully crafted clip from the 1940s in the form of a nib, or pen nib, attributed
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

2 Special Vintage Brooches For Eva Updated
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Leaf Brooch Circa 1940s P2-0151 $625 Vintage Vendome Spiky Gold Tone With Diamante
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

1940s Diamond Platinum Floral Spray Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent diamond pin is handcrafted in solid platinum. The center displays one round diamond of approx. 1.75ct graded H color, very nice SI1 clarity, prong set. This stunnin...
Category

1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Tanjore Sterling Siver Brooch from 1945
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
production for Trifari in the 1940s. The brooch is sterling silver and set with red and blue glass cabochons
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Rhodium and Rhinstone Art Ddeco Bird Pin
Located in New York, NY
A charming figural brooch of a bird chirping from the 1940s. The head, tail and feet are gold
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Rhodium

Seaman Schepps 14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine, Diamonds Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and somewhat geometric this brooch by Seaman Schepps circa 1940's is masterfully crafted
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Diamond White Gold Brooch, Vintage, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
displayed within a textured bifurcating frame. This 1940’s brooch secures to the reverse with a hallmarked
Category

1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 9k Gold, White Gold

Trifari Art Deco Floral Spray Brooch from 1941
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
. Spaney (Alfred) designer of floral brooches for Trifari in the 1940s.
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Rhodium

Joseff of Hollywood Russian Gold and Crystal Round Brooch
By Joseff Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
brooch circa 1940's. Joseff of Hollywood was a jewelry firm founded by Eugene Joseff. The firm was
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

French Retro Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold With French assay marks Circa: 1940's Brooch measures: 1 3/16 x 2 9/16 inches Total
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Cartier Garnet Gold Platinum Tree Motif Clip
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Circa 1945, this double prong clip, is signed and numbered (2387) on the verso by Cartier (probably New York). It is 14K pink gold gold (which was not an unusual karat for all jewel...
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French Diamond and Yellow Gold Mythological Brooch, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The 1940s brooch has
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Gold, Retro Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, and little diamond decorations. The origin of this brooch comes back to the 1940s and it is totally
Category

1940s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.37Ct Diamond, 14k White Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch - Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
report card. This 1940's brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Brooches 1940S For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage brooches 1940s available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage brooches 1940s made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Tiffany Co. and Trifari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 658 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage brooches 1940s and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage brooches 1940s, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Brooches 1940S?

On average, vintage brooches 1940s at 1stDibs sell for $1,791, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $192,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Vintage Brooches 1940s
  • 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
    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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches 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.