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Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.4 Grams
Stone (2-4.5 mm): Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone
Measurements: 55.7 x 35.5 mm
Hallmark: 14K
Item #: BR-942-042023-02
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage brooch in the shape of a flower basket, emerald rhinestone USA 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
are golden flowers with small gold rhinestones.
The brooch was designed in the USA in 1940, is
Category
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Enamel FROG brooch on three Lilys , CORO CRAFT, STERLING, gold plated, 1940s USA
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Brooch CORO CRAFT STERLING GOLD PAVE AND ENAMEL FROG ON THREE LILIY PADS SITTING
Measurement
Category
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
$1,751 Sale Price
24% Off
Patriotc WW2 US FLAG, rhinestones blue, clear and red, signed WEISS, 1940
s
By Weiss
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Patriotic WW2 US Flag with blue, clear and red rhinstones, signed WEISS, gold-plated, 1940's, very
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly
s sterling/gold plated 1940s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovable little brooch from the 1940s USA in sterling gold plated. The bodies of the 2 birds are
Category
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. 1940
s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Unisex Golf Club Money Clip
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany
co.
Circa: 1940s
Measures: 2 x 15/16 inches
Total Weight: 15.0 grams
Stock Number: We-15794
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Retro Citrine Gold Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
Chic retro citrine and 18K yellow gold brooch of French origin, circa 1940s. It features bright
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Austrian Collector
s Art Glass Floral Pear Pin/Brooch w Crystals in Gold, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
This lovely pin features two multi-color glass pears and three green glass leaves, all prong set and accented with a single violet crystal. Set in gold-tone metal. A vintage accessor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Swag Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage swag double dress clip from the 1940s. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Retro 1940s 14K Gold Pin/Pendant Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking Retro-era pin/pendant from the 1940s is a bold and glamorous example of mid-century
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro Diamond White Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite retro diamond large flower brooch in white gold. Circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Calvaire Retro Ruby Heart Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Calvaire retro faux ruby gilded heart brooch from the 1940s. USA
Excellent condition
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Reja Confucius Retro Brooch and Earclips
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Reja retro brooch clip and earclips circa 1940s of rose gold washed sterling silver and colored
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful vintage leaf double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage Coro Duette sapphire double dress clip 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Coro Duette sapphire dress clip. A delightful Art Deco inspired design set with triangular sapphire glass stones and white chatons.
The jewellery company 'Coro' was founde...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Retro Blue and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant blue and yellow sapphire brooch, circa 1940s. Set in 14k yellow and pink gold, it features
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Articulated Jester Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This large jester brooch is a later recast of a 1940's period brooch. Set in gilt and silvered
Category
1970s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
French GIA Certified No Oil Colombian Emerald Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding 1940s brooch of French origin, masterfully crafted in platinum with French assay
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch from the 1940's. Heart shaped aqua paste with cabs
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1.60 Carat Ruby Emerald Chrysoberyl Cat
s Eye Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Flower gemstone brooch and pendant. This beautifully hand crafted 1940's brooch is enriched with 9
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charming Art Deco Hummingbird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Hummingbird Brooch from the 1940's. Possibly made by Reja with pierced gilt body
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Large Fantasy Shell Brooch by Coro from the 1940's. A large pave shell has jeweled vines and
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Cartier Double Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold.
Signed by Cartier
Circa 1940s
1 3/4 x 7/8 inch
Comes
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
14k Gold
Rebajes Music Note Brooch
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Rebajes Music Note Brooch from the 1940's. Hand cut of copper, and further patinaed for dimension
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Copper
Marcel Boucher Retro Swirl Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Mini Swirl Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with rhodium finish with
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Retro Sterling Heraldic Crest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Heraldic Sterling Crest Brooch from the 1940's with cold enamel accents and pave crystals
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin; Retro 1940s, 14Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by lustrous gold leaves and accented with vibrant rubies and delicate diamond clusters. Retro 1940s
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Sterling Vermeil Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Retro Sterling Vermeil Flower Brooch from the 1940's. Openwork petals with a central bud of
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Quality Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch from the 1940's. Unknown maker of high quality with Deco
Category
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Dog Head Dress Clips
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Hand carved wood dog head dress clips
The set of dress clips are designed with a
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with rose gold vermeil set with
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch
By Sandor
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch from the 1940's. Set in antique bronze finish with
Category
1940s American Victorian Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mazer Retro Sterling Faux Aquamarine Brooch
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Retro Sterling Faux Aquamarine Brooch from the 1940's. Striking design with large faux
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Art Deco Gem Stone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gem Stone Brooch from the 1940's. Set in pink gold vermeil sterling with a lovely array of
Category
1940s South American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Retro Coral Branch Trembler Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Coral Branch Trembler Brooch from the 1940's. Enamel metal with glass paste drops. Italy
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal, Brass
14k Gold , Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Fabulous large Gold Brooch ( 13,5gr ) Circa 1940’s Made of 14k Rose gold with natural sparkling
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch from the 1940's. Pink gold retro fan is paired with a
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Gold
Diamond Bow shaped Brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Bow shaped brooch form the 1940s in 18 carat gold with rose cut diamonds surrounding a central old
Category
20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Pin Set
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds also weighing approximately a total of 0.10 carats.
Circa 1940s
Individual pin: 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 inch
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
14k Gold
French Embroidered Combs and Brooches
Located in New York, NY
beads, rhinestones and faux pearls on felt bases. Brooch 3.25". Comb 1.75".
1940's France, Excellent
Category
1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Marcel Boucher Enamel 1940s Spray
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Unsigned Marcel Boucher Spray brooch dating from the late 1930's-40s. Signature pearlized
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Line Vautrin "L
Eclipse" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and charming Line Vautrin "L'Eclipse" Brooch in cast bronze. Circa 1940's France.
Signed L.V
Category
1940s French Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Bronze
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch from the 1940's. Beautiful lapidary work in the detailed leaf, cut
Category
1940s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Quartz, Silver
Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein key brooch circa 1940s of rose gold plated sterling silver, decorated with a
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
A large sterling and paste clip, Eisenberg Original, USA, 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
jewellery at this time, though more suited to robust fabrics as it is a heavy brooch.
The Eisenberg company
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Silver
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch from the 1940's. Faux moonstone cabochons are set
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Retro Tiffany
Co. 18k Gold
Blue Topaz Lily Flower Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
devices.
Simply a wonderful retro Tiffany & Co. brooch!
Date:
ca. 1940s - 1960s
Overall Condition:
It
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling. Pave accented
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch from the 1940's. Adorable pixie alien with
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch from the 1940's. A pair of realistically
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch from the 1940's. Wonderful design with
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch
By House of Taylor Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch from the 1940's. Gilt metal with cherubs
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Schepps
Vintage 1940s
1 1/4 inch diameter
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early Miriam Haskell Camelia Ring Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
the 1940's. Exquisite scale and condition. Early M.H. mark. 1940's USA.
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Gold and Diamond Double Clips
Located in New York, NY
2.00 carats.
Circa 1940s
Individual clip: 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 inch
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch
By Original by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Handwired emerald and clear crystal
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
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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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