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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
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Eisenberg Sterling silver multi coloured paste large fur clip, 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This bright and dynamic coloured paste large Eisenberg fur clip is a joy. Such a beautiful colour combination with a sterling 'starburst' motif in the centre radiates wonderful quali...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Sterling Silver

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Circa 1940s w/Pouch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Circa 1940s w/Pouch Here is your chance to purchase
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Yellow Gold

Vintage EISENBERG cloth clip with safety hook signed, sterling/silver 1940s
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very early piece by Eisenberg in the shape of a pear with a leaf by. Very three-dimensional worked with a lot of rhinestones and a large cut rhinestone by Swarovski in the middle. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Marcel Boucher Extremely Rare Art Deco Praying Mantis Costume Brooch c 1941
By Marcel Boucher
Located in University City, MO
-garde 1940s figural brooch is designed with a stylized praying mantis insect Adorned with metal rod
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Rhodium, Gilt Metal

A pair of fruit salad Floraleaf clips by Alfred Philippe, for Trifari, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
the late 1940s - one in 'moonstone' moulded glass, the other in 'chalcedony' moulded glass, both in
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Gilt Metal

Nordic Jewelry Company of New York 1940s Rose Gold on Sterling Art Deco Pin
By Nordic Silver Co Inc.
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and pure Art Deco design rose gold on sterling silver brooch designed by Nordic Silver
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

René Boivin Art Deco Two-Tone Gold Clip W/Certificate
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Art Deco clip brooch by René Boivin, circa 1940s. Made of 18k yellow and white gold. Comes
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Brooch, Sterling Silver, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
GEORG JENSEN. Brooch. Sterling silver. 1940s. Approximately 5.5 grams. Model 141. Length 4.2 cm. In
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1940s Danish Vintage Brooches 1940s

Gubelin Emerald Yellow Gold Watch Brooch Pin Clip, circa 1940s
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely clip with a hidden watch created by Gubelin in the 1940s. Feminine, elegant and wearable
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Rare 1940s Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings Brooches
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
brooches by raising a tiny pin tucked away inside the clip. A glamorous circa 1940s design unique to VCA
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1940s Rose Gold Necklace Brooch Earrings Jewelry Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Retro Rose gold brooch/pendant, earrings, and necklace set. The 14-karat rose gold retro set
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Large Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzle yourself with this vintage Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bow Pin Brooch & Pendant.  This large
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, Platinum

Retro 14k White Gold Figural Lion Brooch Pin Pendant, circa 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
14K WHITE GOLD FIGURAL LION BROOCH PIN Marked "(c) UC 14K" to the underside; 23.1 grams Item
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20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Set Brooch and Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Set Brooch and Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds, 1940s Elegant set with brooch and
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20th Century Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Flower Earrings
Located in Darien, CT
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Flower Earrings - reworked from a 1940's brooch, these ruby, and
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Ormolu Gilt Desk Alarm Clock C1990
Located in London, GB
illustrated by the Panthère brooch of the 1940s created for Wallis Simpson), the diamond necklace created
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1990s Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Ormolu

Signed "Hobé" Sterling Silver Double Heart Brooch, 1940 s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in valatie, NY
Signed "Hobé" Sterling Silver Double Heart Brooch, 1940's. Large floral and leaf carved double
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Sterling Silver

Fine Georg Jensen Amethyst Amber Moonstone Sapphire Flower Basket Brooch, 1940 s
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
flower basket brooch 1940's Provenance: form the collection of a noted NYC psychiatrist and collector of
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Amber, Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Moonstone, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

9 Karat Gold Bow Brooch, 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Victorian Sweatheart style Bow brooch in 9k gold, ca 1940s
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Vintage Brooches 1940s

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9k Gold

Trifari Floral Fur Clip Brooch, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Atlanta, GA
world of American costume jewelry design and this precious floral fur clip brooch is a good example of
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Sandor Floppy Bow Brooch 1940s
By Sandor
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Sandor Bow Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal with coloured glass paste stones. Featuring
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Vintage Emerald Marquise Crystal Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage marquise crystal brooch from the mid century, featuring the most adorable crystals
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

vintage ruby paste glass brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage ruby glass brooch. Featuring a large and deep ruby glass stone surrounded by a double
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Trifari fruit salad leaf brooch, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Elegant , stylised brooch (with fur clip fitting) in the form of a 'leaf' , set with 'fruit salad
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Base Metal, Rhodium

Miriam Haskell Baroque Pearl Rhinestone Brooch, 1940 s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Miriam Haskell opened her first New York costume jewelry store in the 1920's and enjoyed a
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1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Pearl, Gilt Metal

Vintage Statement Bakelite Horse s Head Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Bakelite Horse Brooch. A statement piece with a wonderful whimsical design. An unsigned
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Vintage Emerald Cut Ruby Crystal Cocktail Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage red crystal brooch from the mid century, presenting a rare and beautiful combination of
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Vintage Coro Quivering Camelias Dress Clip Duette Brooch 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
One of the most iconic of the Coro 'Duette' s produced by Coro in the 1930s and 1940s. This
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20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s

Vintage Coro Trio of Swallows In Flight Brooches 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous Vintage Coro Swallow Brooch Trio (3 individual pins) from around 1945. Featuring three
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

CORO Duette quivering Camelias flower twist tremblant brooch 1940s USA
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coro classic flower twist Duett brooch of gilt metal, green emamal leafs, blue crystal baguette
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Crystal, Gilt Metal

Vintage Napier Gold Filigree and Blue Crystal Oversize Bow Brooch 1940s
By Napier
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An early Vintage Napier Bow Brooch of stunning proportions. Crafted in gold plated metal with blue
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Rare Trifari Sterling Jelly Belly Camellia Brooch, Alfred Philippe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
spectacular collectible "jelly belly" brooch. 1940's USA. 2.25" X 2". Marked: Trifari with Crown, Des Pat No
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

1940’s Coro Bakelite Sterling Silver Locket Brooch
By Coro
Located in Atlanta, GA
This World War II era Coro red bakelite brooch has the charmingly romantic feature of a sterling
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver 1940 s Purple Massive Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Old Hollywood Brooch This has Purple Prong set stones in purple and clear stones
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Sterling Silver

1940 s Elzac Pottery and Lucite Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1940's California Pottery and Lucite Dog brooch by Elzac. Ears and collar are lucite and
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Whimsical 1940 s Elzac of Hollywood Victim of Fashion Nun Brooch
By Elzac of Hollywood
Located in Atlanta, GA
ceramic and lucite as used in this brooch. The other interesting part of this story is that the founders
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s

1940s Diamond Brooch and Pendant
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Diamond Brooch and Pendant Seven Pear Cut Diamonds weighing 2.10 carats approximately Three
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s

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White Diamond, Platinum

Large Vintage 1940’s 18K Ruby Diamond Rooster Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully hand made brooch circa 1940’s done in 18K topped with platinum and set with
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1950s Contemporary Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

BOUCHERON 1940 s Paris Diamond Platinum Circle Crown Brooch Fur Clip Pin
By Boucheron
Located in Thiensville, WI
Authentic c.1940's "Boucheron Paris" diamond and platinum circle crown top double pin brooch. A
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, Platinum

1940s Double-Clip Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Alford, MA
Ingenious patented brooch that converts to twin clips - 1930s-'40s. Small rhinestones in Deco shape
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

1940s Sterling Vermeil Scimitar Sword Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
! This 1940's sterling silver vermeil brooch arrives in the form of a middle eastern scimitar sword
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

1940s Czechoslovakian Vintage Rhinestone Bluebird Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s or early 1940s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Vintage 1940 s Tiffany Co. Ornate Scroll Brooch - Sterling Silver
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegance meets history in this stunning large Sterling Silver brooch by Tiffany & Co., featuring an
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Retro 1940s Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 14k, by Tiffany, New York. This stylish forties brooch by Tiffany & Co. features a
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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14k Gold

1940s Rose Gold Figural walking Clip Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1940s Retro 18K Rose Gold, very Whimsical Walking Figure Brooch. Double clip back, Diamond
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940s Beau Sterling Silver Ballerina Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Rare, Collectible 1940s Retro Ballerina Pin - Sterling Silver Features: A tiny dancer wearing
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Sterling Silver

Cartier 1940s Diamond Gold Ribbon Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Gold and Diamond Brooch A very glamorous and chic Ribbon Bow Brooch by Cartier Paris
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940 s Brass and Enamel pendant leaf brooch novelty autumn jewellery
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This original vintage 1940's pendant brooch, composed of a stylised gold toned brass branch from
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Brass, Enamel

1940s Persian Turquoise Yellow Gold Round Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A captivating vintage brooch featuring textured leaves in 18k yellow gold set with natural round
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coro Craft Sterling Silver Rhinestone 1940s Bird Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
A collectable and charming 1940s brooch of a bird flying with a branch in its claws by famous
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1940s Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Bar Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Bar Pin Brooch. Features 12 round brilliant diamonds and
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Palladium

1940s Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
chain and clip. The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the maker's mark for 'E Silver & Co' (E.S
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1940s English Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Rhinestone Old Hollywood Coat Clip- Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Vintage 1940s Coat Clip - Brooch. It measures 2.29 in x 1.18 in. Patent number on the
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1940s American Regency Vintage Brooches 1940s

Hattie Carnegie Gilded Insect Trembler Brooch, circa 1940s
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in McKinney, TX
This whimsical insect trembler brooch, attributed to Hattie Carnegie circa 1940s, has wings on tiny
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

Shrimp Style Gold Filled Brooch by CORO, circa 1940s
By Coro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
If you were to go to the Waldorf Hotel for cocktails in the 1940's you might have worn a brooch
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

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Gold-filled

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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 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 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.