1940s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Geometric Brooch Highly Collectible
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Roma, RM
An exceptional and highly collectible brooch by Tiffany & Co., dating to the 1940s and crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
M. BOUCHER SHEAF-OF-WHEAT BROOCH, Rhodium plated, rhinestones pavé, 1940's USA
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Stuttgart, DE
MARCEL BOUCHER a Parisian who had previously worked as a jewelier for Cartier and later as a designer for Trifari, started his own company BOUCHER in the 1930's in New York. Rare an...
Crystal, Rhodium
Vintage 1940's 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Cat's Eye Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Rubies, Emeralds & Sapphires - Oval, Round & Pear Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Red, Green & Blue Colors (4) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye- Round Caboch...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cupid Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold with Pearls, Round cut Rubies, Single cut Diamonds and two Round cut Blue Sapphires for eyes. Circa 1940s 1 3/8 inches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Retro Diamond Bow Gold Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This adorable and chic Retro bow motif brooch from the 1940s is a beautiful testament to the elegance and flair of the era, crafted in a combination of 18K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco Jeweled sterling figural peacock brooch c 1940s The stylized bird brooch is embellished with amethyst color oval shaped glass crystals combined with glittering diamante ...
Sterling Silver
Coro Craft birds brooch on branch, enamailing, gold plated Sterling, 1940's USA
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 Coro Craft brooches, Birds on branch, gold plated Sterling , enamailing, rhinestones, 1942 USA 1 large bird on branch with Bullrusher and flowers and one smaller bird on branch, ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1940s Spratling Brooch. Large Amethyst Center Cabochon.
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1940s Retro Platinum Diamond Swirl Brooch, 7ct Mixed Cut
Located in Houston, TX
It has a double prong clip with swivel safety. Circa 1940's.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Elegance: Circa 1940s Diamond Double-Clip Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
Mid-Century Elegance: Circa 1940s Diamond Double-Clip Brooch Exemplifying the glamour and ingenious engineering of the **Retro era**, this magnificent diamond double-clip brooch is ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vibrant 1940s Retro 18K Gold, Ruby & Diamond Thistle Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
Vibrant 1940s Retro 18K Gold, Ruby & Diamond Thistle Brooch Add a touch of Mid-Century dramatic flair to your wardrobe with this exceptionally fine 1940s floral brooch.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,470Sale Price|20% Off
Set of Vintage 1940's Retro Ruby 14K Gold Clips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Vintage 1940's Retro Brooch Clips 1.50ct of Beautiful Rubies The Clips are 1.75 Inches x 1.25 Inches 25.2 grams 14kt Gold We are Happy to Include an Insurance Appraisal, Ju...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1940s Georg Jensen Dolphin Heart Sterling Silver Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique heart shaped brooch from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. It is crafted in silver with two dolphins, seashell and seaweed ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very sleek and elegant Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch made in the 1940s, depicting the typical Retro design.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Crown Trifari Cabochon Turquoise Brooch and Earrings 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderful Vintage Crown Trifari Turquoise Brooch and Earrings Set. Crafted in intricately detailed solid sterling silver vermeil. Set with divine oval and round turquoise glass cab...
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 5.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats Circa 1940s 2 1/16 x 1 inches
Diamond, Platinum
$7,461Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum and White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Brooch, Circa 1940s
Located in Braintree, GB
Specifications: Material: Platinum and white gold Period: Circa 1940s Design: Stylised ribbon scroll brooch set with diamonds and sapphires Condition Report: Very good vintage condi...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Platinum 1940s Gia Pear Shape & Round Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report# : 6224754265 Weight: .78ct Cut: Vintage Pear Cut Co...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - Work of the 1940s. Our opinion : Superb on a lapel, this brooch can be matched with the retro earrings of the same pattern.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Diamond Flower Brooch in Platinum, circa 1940s 15.65 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
An Important Mid-Century Masterpiece: 1940s Platinum & Diamond Flower Brooch (15.65 CTW) Capturing the sculptural grandeur and post-war optimism of the 1940s, this magnificent, o...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Rose Gold Diamond Angel Brooch, French Hallmarks, 1940s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Retro Diamond Rose Gold Angel Brooch. Signed with French Hallmarks.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Silver Gilt Sunburst Design Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
The brooch measures 6cm in diameter. The earrings are clip on.
Silver
Art Deco 17ct Diamond Double Clip Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A remarkable Art Deco double clip brooch dating back to c.1940s. This intricate platinum brooch has an impressive 167 diamonds, all delicately grain set.
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Textured Brass Scottie Dog Figural Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This charming 1940s figural brooch features a pair of Scottish Terrier dogs in detailed, textured brass.
Brass
Vintage 1940s Blue Glass and Enamel Vintage Statement Floral Posy Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This opulent and glamorous brooch features an elaborate floral design and was created in the 1940s.
Base Metal, Enamel
1940s Sterling Vermeil Art Deco Stylized Fish Brooch Set
Located in University City, MO
1940s Sterling vermeil art deco stylized fish brooch set The elegant brooch and matching screw back earrings are designed with sinuous koi fish sheathed in rose gilt sterling verm...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Pair Retro 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cabochon Insect Pin, Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this fabulous pair of vintage retro era 18k gold cabochon emerald insect pins. These finely detailed insect pins date back to circa 1940's which makes th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Abstract Pin Or Pendant, 1940's
By Bernice Goodspeed
Located in North Miami, FL
This dimensional early signed mid century modern rare Bernice Goodspeed fabulous pin or pendant is hallmarked on the back "sterling taxco B Mexico."It has blackened sterling mixed wi...
Sterling Silver
1940S Retro Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Platinum and white gold 18K Double Clip Brooch. Total diamond weight: approximately 4.20 carats. Circa 1940. Total length: 5.50 centimeters. Width: 0.50 centimeters up to 3....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Running Blue Sapphire Horse Unicorn Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Sapphire Rectangle Blue Navy Crystals Unicorn Running Horse Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Diamond Wreath Brooch- Necklace, circa 1940s 4.10 Carat in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Wreath Brooch- Necklace, circa 1940s 4.10 Carat in White Gold Twenty One Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.75 carats approximately Thirty Four Baguette Cut Diamonds w...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Coro Vintage 1940s Turquoise White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Flowers Sterling Brooch
By Coro
Located in Wokingham, England
Coro Vintage 1940s Iconic Turquoise Light Blue White Pearls Wishbone Ruby Red Flowers Bouquet Leaf Talisman Sterling Silver Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Sterling Silver
Platinum 1940s 8.00cttw Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's. Hand set diamonds totaling 8.00 ct. Each brooch measures: 32mm x 25mm.
Diamond, Platinum
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rhodium Plated Ruby Red Crystal Brooch By Kramer, 1940s
By Kramer of New York
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 3" tall - Rhodium plated - Clear crystal rhinestones - Ruby red colored rhinestone accents - By Kramer (signed on verso) - Circa 1940s - Estate acqui...
Miriam Haskell 1940s Gilt Russian Gold Pearl Stick Pin Brooch, USA
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick pin that is hand wired with Niki pearls and on the end of the pin has a flower and th...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Kramer Floral Brooch with Ruby Rhinestones, Signed, circa 1940s
By Kramer of New York
Located in McKinney, TX
This beautiful vintage floral figural brooch is by iconic costume jewelry brand Kramer Jewelry, circa 1950s.
Vintage 1940s Retro Turquoise Brooch with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring a center Oval Cabochon Turquoise and surround Cabochon Turquoise, as well as Cabochon rubies. Circa 1940s Made in France 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1940s Platinum and Gold Rose Brooch with Rubies, Diamonds, and Emerald Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A strikingly romantic brooch crafted in the form of a blooming rose, this vintage jewel is a stunning example of 1940s floral design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Flower brooch was crafted in the 1940s and features vibrant rubies and diamonds to bring the design to life.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$5,407Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum Diamond Flower Spray Brooch, Circa 1940s, 5.50 ct
Located in Braintree, GB
A finely crafted vintage platinum brooch in a graceful floral spray design. The composition features a central stylised blossom with diamond-set petals, framed by elegantly curved le...
Diamond, Platinum
Vermeil Carved Moss-in-Snow Jade Brooch by Ming's, Circa 1940s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant vermeil carved moss-in-snow jade brooch showcases the refined craftsmanship and cultural artistry for which Ming’s jewelry is celebrated.
Jade, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late Deco Diamond and Pink Sapphire Piglet Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A sweet piglet brooch dating back to 1940s, the Late Deco era. The piglets body is made up of 1.00 carat of grain set diamonds with seven pink sapphires going around its body.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in University City, MO
Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco articulated gilt bronze seahorse brooch (Attributed) The incredibly rare figural brooch is designed with a stylized gilt bronze seahorse figure.
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch
Located in University City, MO
1940s Massive crystal gilt metal art deco flower spray brooch The elegant bouquet of flowers are designed with glass paste settings in a myriad of colors The crystal embellishments...
Vermeil, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Bird Ruby Eye Whole Crystals Swallow Perch Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Vivid Ruby Red Eye Whole Crystals Cabochon Swallow Bird Perch Brooch, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Silver Plate
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Diamond Scroll Clip Pin Brooches Platinum 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Diamond Clip Pin Brooches in Platinum, Portugal, 1940s. An exceptional pair of Art Deco double clip brooches by Portuguese jeweller Claudino de Oliveira...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaiian Snowflake Brooch made in 18k Yellow Gold.
Vintage 1940s 14.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 14.00 carats. The brooch separates into two small lapel clips. Circa 1940s...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 25.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 25.00 carats. The brooch separates into two small clips. Circa 1940s Brooc...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 15.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats. Circa 1940s 2 1/8 x 1 7/8 inches Can be worn as a brooch ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 21.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a pair of Round Brilliant cut center Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat, and additional Round Brilliant cut and Baguette Diamonds w...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Rhinestone and Red Gemstone Diamond-Shape Brooch
Located in London, GB
This original 1940s costume brooch features a very large number of clear, brilliant-cut rhinestones, all individually prong set.
1940s period brooch in gold, platinum and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous 1940s period brooch set in 18ct gold and platinum with old cut and rose cut diamonds for circa 1.60ct total.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 18.46 Carat Diamond Flower Burst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s 2 1/8 inches diameter
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Gold and Turquoise Matrix 3D Effect Brooch
Located in London, GB
This original 1940s brooch is a beautiful piece and is crafted from gold-toned metal.
1940s 3.93 Carat Diamond and Platinum Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1940s 3.93 carat diamond and platinum spray brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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