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Vintage Charming 1940s Spider Scatter Pin
Located in New York, NY
This spider pin is a charming whimsy piece. The body is made of a coral & black color enamel. The legs are in a silver tone setting. This spider pin measures 2-1/8” x 2-1/2”. It is i...
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Orange Enamel Spider Scatter Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1940s mini spider pin that has an orange enamel body with a Gold Tone face and
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Deco Trifari Enamel Flower Fur Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This vintage deco 1940s Trifari fur clip has green, blue, brown, pink enamel with clear and green
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Deco Trifari Enamel Flower Fur Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This vintage deco 1940s Trifari fur clip has green, blue, brown, pink enamel with clear and green
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
9.02 Carat Diamonds Platinum Pendant/Brooch, circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
beneath baguettes on this circa 1940's platinum brooch/pendant.
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Leaf Fur Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This is a very collectible Trifari. It has Trifari’s famous floral leaf with blue fruit salad glass and clear rhinestones accenting the other side. It is set in a gold tone metal a...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Tourmaline Butterfly 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This beautiful butterfly brooch was made circa 1940's-1950's. It consists of:
4 Watermelon Slice
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Signed Coro Duette Perched Bird Brooch/Fur Clip
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s Coro duette brooch features two birds perched on a branch. They have red
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Trifari Sterling Book Piece Hand Fur Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This is the famous Trifari hand fur clip that has been published in many costume jewelry books. It has a lady’s hand with a faux pearl ring on her finger. The cuff is designed with r...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Rare 1940s Vintage Signed Trifari Tremblant Floral Fur Clip-Pin
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Trifari fur clip-pin moves with you through the day with a tremblant floral design
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Famous 1940s “Trifari” Alfred Philippe Red/Green Carnation Fur Clip
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
rhodium silver finish. It is signed “Trifari” with the crown over the T. The Trifari red enamel brooch
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Book Piece Trifari Famous Hands Fur Clip/Pins
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This set of lovely hand fur clips by Trifari was made in the 1940s by Alfred Philippe. They’re
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
14 Karat Retro Green and Rose Gold Brooch with 49 Carat Citrine and Rubies 41.6g
Located in Miami, FL
Description
This beautiful brooch is Retro from the 1940´s constructed of the fine 14k green & rose
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Citrine, Ruby, Rose Gold
1940
s Brooch Pin
Earrings Presented by Thought Agency
Located in St.amford, CT
1940's Vintage Brooch Pin & Earrings. 18K Rose Gold Diamond & Ruby Brooch pin and Earrings
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Finnish Silver Hedgehog Brooch by Kirsti Ilvessalo, Kalevala Koru, 1940s
By Kirsti Ilvessalo
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and adorable silver hedgehog brooch designed by Kirsti Ilvessalo for Kalevala Koru
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Silver
French Diamond Brooch in 18-Karat White Gold
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A 1940s handmade French brooch in 18-karat white gold tested.
Set with 19 diamonds totaling an
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
MARY GAGE Turquoise Earrings
By Mary Gage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mary Gage sterling silver and turquoise earrings. Matching brooch available. Circa 1940's. United
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Hattie Carnegie Tiger Head Brooch 1940s
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous 1940s Hattie Carnegie tiger head brooch. The design has been copied by Gucci and
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940
s Sterling Silver Oversized "Good Luck" Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant 950 sterling silver brooch was donated to our charity by General MacArthur's secretary
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940
S Silver
Austrian Crystal Dimensional Flower Brooch By, Eisenberg
By Eisenberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Silver Plate & Austrian Crystal Dimensional Flower Brooch By, Eisenberg. This finely crafted
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940
S Sterling Vermeil, Lucite
Crystal Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch By, Trifari
By Trifari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Iconic & Coveted Sterling Silver, Gold Vermeil, Lucite & Austrian Crystal Turtle Jelly Belly
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Coro Aladdin
s Lamp Brooch
By Coro
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Sterling gilt 40s signed Coro Lamp and tassel brooch. Good condition with a bit of verdigris around
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Lucite and Rhinestone Lemon Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a yellow lucite and rhinestone lemon brooch from the 1940s. It has a metal green enameled
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1940s Austrian Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940
s-1950
s Black Opal, Mexican Opal, Ruby, Pearl and Onyx Brooch
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
Wow, what an amazing brooch. it features multiple gemstones including:
1. 3- black Opals
2. 3
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20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Black Opal
1940s Eisenberg Original Sterling Rhinestone Bouquet Brooch
By Eisenberg
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant oversized sterling and rhinestone brooch by Eisenberg. The brooch consists of two large
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940
s Trifari Jelly Belly Sea Turtle Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
By Trifari
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This striking vintage 1940's Trifari brooch features a jelly belly sea turtle with a clear Lucite
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Sterling Silver
1940s Small Classic TRIFARI Crown Pin Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Possibly the most well know brooch made by TRIFARI, this crown pin brooch is done in the small size
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Substantial Retro 1940s Unique Emerald Sapphire Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold brooch set with three large emerald cabochons and sapphires. The brooch measures
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Georg Jensen 1940s Sterling Silver Bar Brooch Pin 287
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage older Georg Jensen sterling silver bar brooch. Model number 287 and signed "sterling
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1940s Danish Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Mexican Silver Brooch with Amethyst
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Mexican silver brooch centered with a large marbled amethyst stone. The sliver is hand shaped
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1940s Mexican Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
1940s Yendis París Diamond Platinum Gold Jabot Pin Brooch
Located in Madrid, ES
This exquisite French Jabot Pin Brooch is signed " YENDIS PARÍS " and has an elegant design
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Schiaparelli Heart Brooch and Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Winnetka, IL
Demi-parure set consisting of a heart-shaped, sculptural brooch and clip earrings by couturier Elsa
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Base Metal
1940s Brass and Amber-colored Stone Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s oversized brass brooch with large articulating fastented amber-colored stones that are
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Brass
Line Vautrin Enamelled Gilded Bronze Cornucopia Brooch France 1940s 1950s
By Line Vautrin
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
, 1940s – 1950s
A large brooch of gilded bronze by celebrated French designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Bronze
Vintage 1940s Sterling 3-Dimensional Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is such a unique butterfly from the 1940s. It has a 3-dimensional look where the wings are in
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Famous 1940s Trifari Sterling Dragonfly Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most collectible Trifari’s from the 1940s. It is sterling silver with a gold
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Important Blue And Green Rhinestone Peacock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage peacock brooch was made in the 1940s and while we often see a copy of this broach
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Joseff of Hollywood 1940s Russian Gold Plate Vintage Dog Brooch
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wigan, GB
With such an unusual and striking subject matter, anybody would think that this brooch was a
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Coro Sterling Fish Jelly Belly Duette/Brooch Clip
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This is the magnificent 1940s sterling Coro duette that features two Lucite jelly belly angel fish
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
RARE Book Piece 1940s Vintage Trifari Sterling Crown Brooches
Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This well-known vintage book piece set by Trifari is very special. It has two crowns with the moonstone cabochons. One crown is larger than the other so you can wear them together ...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Signed Trifari Multi-Color Crystals Sterling Silver Poodle Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This famous vintage signed Trifari poodle brooch is designed multi-color crystals in sterling
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Sterling Silver Equestrian Pin Brooch with Horse Heads and Horse Shoes
Located in Antwerp, BE
A sophisticated equestrian Cravat Pin dating from the late 1940s to the early part of the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940
S Monumental Silver
Swarovski Crystal Fur Clip By, Eisenberg Original
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Monumental Coveted & Rare Silver Dimensional Swarovski Crystal Fur Clip By, Eisenberg Original. This finely crafted and signed piece features a silver plate base me...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Enamel Gold Bumblebee Pin
Located in San Francisco, CA
*measures 1" x 1.25"
*circa 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Diamond Gold Frog Pin
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
european cut flush set diamonds in the center of the brooch, approximate total weight of 0.10ct. Clarity
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rebajes Sterling Silver Lips Pin, 1940s
By Rebajes
Located in Winnetka, IL
A whimsical and witty "lips" brooch by Francisco REBAJES. A great example of the influence of
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Retro Citrine Ruby Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A retro brooch from the 1940s consisting of 14k yellow and rose gold, set with ruby cabochons and a
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Mazer Jeweled Rhinestone Tiger Sword
By Mazer Bros
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Oversized signed Mazer Bros. panther head glass jewel sword. Rare. Very good original condition. 5" long X about 1.5" at the widest, width varies.
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Pennino Sterling and Rhinestone Floral Pin
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in Winnetka, IL
A bold and glamorous 1940s pin by Pennino with with an intricate design set in sterling silver
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Hobe Sterling Vermeil Carved Wood Chinese Figural Demi Parure
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 1940s Hobe silver and carved Bandora wood figure demi parure. The set includes a floral brooch
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Platinum Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Jade Duette Clip Brooch
Located in Johns Creek, GA
Platinum Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Jade Duette Brooch. Circa 1940's. From the Estate of New
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1930
s French Gripoix Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular French Gripoix Pink and Green Brooch, circa late 30's, 1940's. Stunning array of floral
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Retro Moonstone Ruby Gold Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Retro circa 1940s 14k gold brooch, set with oval moonstone cabochons and rubies. Brooch measures
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Flower Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a magnificent rare Nettie Rosenstein brooch from the late 1940's / early 1950's
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1950s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Base Metal
Trifari 1940s Tutti Fruitti Vintage Wheelbarrow Pin
By Trifari
Located in Wigan, GB
' stones - glass moulded into leaf or fruit shapes. Philippe used these in his 1940s work after being
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Rhodium
Vintage Whimsical 1940s Turquoise Spider Scatter Pin
Located in New York, NY
What an adorable scatter spider pin! It was made in the 1940s and has a turquoise color glass body
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Diamond Gold Beehive HoneyComb Pattern 3 Dimensional Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
vertical Or Diagonally. Made In America In The 1940's.
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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 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
- 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.
- 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 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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