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1940
s Gold And Pink Gold Diamond Clips
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold and pink gold unusual clips for dress hair or pocketbook may be clipped on a lapel or a sweater or blouse multifunctional dress clips from the retro period embellish...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Van Cleef
Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Scroll Brooch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in London, GB
A gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, of three-dimensional scroll design, the gold
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare 1940s Hector Aguilar Silver Brooch
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Very rare and unusual 1940 silver brooch created by the master silversmith, Hector Aguilar. This
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Pearl Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Harlequin Clown Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow white and rose gold brooch depicting a clown. Crafted in the 1940s, the pin is set
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Smoky Quartz Pendant Brooch Circa 1940s Classic Jewelry
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This smoky quartz pendant necklace can also be worn as a brooch and dates back to the 1940s.
The
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1940s British Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Quartz, 9k Gold
1940s Retro Smokey Topaz Gold Brooch Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1940s retro 14k gold brooch set with 22mm x 14mm smokey topaz. Brooches are 40mm x 22mm. weight
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Topaz, 14k Gold
14K 1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Feather Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
A 1940s' 14k gold ruby and diamond feather brooch. The calibre-cut ruby quill, with single-cut
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Collectible Trifari Jelly Belly Rooster Pin 1940
s
By Trifari
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940
Hallmark: Trifari Sterling Pat
Dimensions: H 2.36 in
Materials: sterling silver
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940
s Vintage Norma Jelly Belly Rabbit Sterling Silver and Gold Wash Brooch Pin
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This adorable jelly belly rabbit is sporting a top hat and cane. His eye and the top of his cane feature a red rhinestone.
Size: 2" tall and 1" wide
Weight: 10.9 grams
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20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Finnish Silver hedgehog brooch by Kirsti Ilvessalo - Kalevala Koru 1940s
Located in Stokholm, SE
A lovely and adorable silver hedgehog brooch designed by Kirsti Ilvessalo for Kalevala Koru
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1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1940s Eisenberg Sterling Crystal Bow Brooch
By Eisenberg
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage sterling 1940s Eisenberg crystal bow brooch. It measures 2-1/4” x 3”. The
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Retro Aquamarine Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Retro 1950s 14k gold flower brooch, set with aquamarines and ruby gemstone. Brooch is 45mm x 55mm
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Mauboussin Ruby Diamond Gold Basket Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Milano, IT
An 18 kt gold diamond and ruby basket brooch. Mauboussin, Paris, 1940 c.a.
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Buccellati Diamond Silver Gold Thistle Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold, silver and diamond brooch by Buccellati, Italy, circa 1940, designed as a
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1940s Italian Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Citrine and Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat gold and citrine leaf brooch, designed as a polished gold leaf set in the center with an
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
1940s Mellerio Ruby Sapphire Gold Stagecoach Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat white gold, ruby and sapphire stagecoach brooch by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Important Large Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
and rubies make a dramatic Hollywood statement in this spectacular important brooch from the 1940s
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Signed CoroCraft Sterling Silver
Crystals Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed CoroCraft brooch features blue and clear crystals in a Sterling Silver with a
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940’s 3-Dimensional Carousel Signed Garman Sterling Silver Pin
Located in New York, NY
Here is a wonderful vintage 1940’s sterling silver pin with a gold vermeil, in a 3-dimensional
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1940s German Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Coro Dress Clip With Rhinestones And Black Enamel 1940
s
By Coro
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940
Hallmark: Coro
Dimensions: W 2.55 in
Materials: base metal, rhinestone, enamel
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Base Metal
Very Rare Trifari Lucite and Rhinestones Jelly Belly Shells Set 1940
s
By Trifari
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940
Hallmark: Trifari
Dimensions: brooch H 1.37 in, earrings H 0.78 in
Materials: base
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Base Metal
Classic RETRO 1940s Rhodium and Enamelled American USA Unfurled Flag Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic in any era, the waving unfurled American flag as a figural brooch pin is always a popular
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Rare Trifari 1940s Empress Eugenie Large Dangling Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Although this magnificent brooch is not signed, it is without a doubt an important piece from
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Retro 1940s Two Color Gold Citrine Ruby Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large retro 14k rose and yellow gold brooch, decorated with an approx. 62ct oval citrine, and five
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Pink, Green, Clear Crystals Butterfly Brooch – Starret?
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch features a butterfly with pink and clear and green crystal eyes in a pot metal
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Large 3” Rare 1940s Signed Hobe Heart Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This is lovely1940s vintage seldom seen Hobe brooch. It is designed with five ice blue iridescent
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Trifari 1940s Famous Book Piece Sterling Bird Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Once you see this Trifari bird brooch, you will recognize it right away. It’s in almost every
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Bow and Arrow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat gold, ruby and diamond bow-and-arrow brooch by Cartier, France, circa 1940, designed as a
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Cabochon Sapphires with Diamonds Convertible Platinum Brooch Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
Approximately {12} Carats.Made In The United States Of america In The 1940's. Stamped With A Serial # 133. Note
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Signed Jolle Blue Crystals
Sterling Silver Dangled Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s vintage Jolle brooch has a deco design with blue and clear crystals in a sterling silver
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Late 20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Large French Turquoise Diamond Gold Bouquet Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Impressive large French 18k gold bouquet brooch/pin/pendant set with turquoise cabochons and 2.0
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Vintage 1940s Coro Love Shaped Bird Duette Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This is a famous and very collectible duette by Coro. It has two love birds with pink iridescent bodies with enameling flying towards each other in a rhinestone heart frame. Signed ...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Mario Buccellati ruby diamond silver gold floral brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Cremona, Lombardia
'40 Mario Buccellati 18 kt gold and silver brooche. Classic " mazzolino di fiori " segrinato and inciso gold with little diamonds old rose cut and little cabochon natural ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s Collection Military Tank Enamel Diamonds Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
gold brooch.
Perfect for military or curious jewelry collectors.
It was a present from a infantry tank
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1940s Spanish Civil War Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Gold Diamonds and 8 Carats Burmese Rubies 1940
s Pendant
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One elegant brooch, made in France circa 1950.
Made in yellow gold 18k, set with 1.20 carats of
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic 1940 american costume jewelry piece, ususally in pairs, but this one is so nice it stands
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
$145
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype 1940s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell cherub figural brooch. An iconic Frank Hess design widely
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Tourmaline and citrine clip brooch
Located in London, GB
A clip brooch from the 1940's set with a cabochon tourmaline bead weighing approximately 4.5 carats
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Tourmaline, Citrine, 18k Gold
Fred Davis Aztec Face Brooch
By Frederick Davis
Located in New York, NY
1940's mixing Art Deco style with Pre-Columbian influences. The Aztec face is subtly carved in
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1940s Mexican Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mary Gage Pansy Brooch with Turquoise
By Mary Gage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mary Gage, hand made silver. Very large scale pansy brooch with turquoise, circa 1940's design
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
MIRIAM HASKELL/Rousselet Prototype 1940s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskel gilt metal cherub stick pin. An iconic Frank Hess design widely photographed and published. Gilt metal cherub sitting atop a jewel encrusted baske...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg Original
Condition: good
Dimensions: H 3.7 Inch
Materials: base
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Dress Clip Eisenberg 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg Original
Condition: very good
Dimensions: H 3.5 Inch
Materials
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Eisenberg Adjustable Dress Clip 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: Eisenberg
Condition: very good
Dimensions: L 4.9 Inch
Materials: base metal
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Gorgeous Sapphire and Diamond Parrot, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a parrot on a branch, the body and tail decorated with oval and circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, the face encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eye...
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Sapphire, Diamond and 14K Leaf Brooch
Located in New York , NY
Exquisite 14K yellow gold multi-colored sapphire, diamond brooch from the 1940's. Some of the
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Hector Aguilar Seahorse Silver Copper Taxco Pin
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Frederick, MD
/Brooch
·Era: Mid Century / 1940s
·Composition: 940 Silver and Copper Marked / Tested
·Weight
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Copper, Silver
TIFFANY
CO. Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Starburst Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
This Tiffany brooch from the 1940s is set with a center cluster of circular-cut sapphires
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s Wave Clip with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully designed 1940s Wave Clip with Sapphires and Diamonds
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond
Vintage Dress Clip With Multicoloured Glass Cabochons 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940
Hallmark: -
Condition: perfect
Dimensions: H 3.1 Inch
Materials: base metal, glass
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Ming
s Anthurium Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
first Ming's shop was opened in Honolulu in the early 1940s. This brooch was likely designed by Wook
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1960s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Thief Of Bagdad Alexander Korda Yellow Crystal Pin
By Alexander Korda
Located in New York, NY
This figural pin was made by Alexander Korda after his 1940s movie “Thief of Bagdad”. It has one
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Trifari Sterling Grapes Dress Clip 1940s With Faux Moonstone
By Trifari
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940
Hallmark: Trifari
Condition: very good
Dimensions: H 1.88 in
Materials: sterling silver
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Base Metal
1940s Coro Dancer Jelly Set
By Coro
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Coro Dancer Jelly Set. Rhinestones set in pirouetting gold toned dancers with blue cabochon
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Retro Sterling Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage retro brooch from the 1940s has an emerald green crystal center. The surrounding
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Vivianna Torun Modernist sculpture pin
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Brussels, BE
On of a kind brooch designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe in the 1940' at the beginning of her
Category
1940s Swedish Modernist Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Huge 1940s Retro Floral Pin
Located in New York, NY
For those who love huge retro pins, this is a must. It has floral theme with the leaves in a silver tone base metal and the flowers in a rose gold tone metal. The center flower is ...
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Late 20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s
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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 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.
Questions About Vintage Brooches 1940s
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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, 2022A 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, 2021In 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, 2023To 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, 2024To 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, 2024Claire 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.
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