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Deco Retro 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 14kt Gold Platinum 5.54ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco retro convertible jeweled Brooch-Wristwatch.
Gorgeous historical piece, created in
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...
H 0.59 in W 1.1 in Dm 7.85 in L 2.82 in
Art Deco 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 18Kt Gold Gia Certified 9.87 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco convertible jeweled Brooch-Wristwatch.
An unusual historical piece from the American art
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
H 2.13 in W 1.18 in Dm 6.25 in
1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, dimensional faux sapphire retro swirl brooch from the 1940's. A swirl of rose gold
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Cartier emerald and diamond fox brooch, circa 1940.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier emerald and diamond fox brooch. Set with two oval cabochon natural emeralds in open back
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1940s Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Dancer Brooch Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Flamenco Box, 1940
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Flamenco Dancer Brooch. Created in 1940.
This fine and impressive
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1940s Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin
14k Gold with 3 natural Diamonds approx 0.50 carat H-VS
Circa 1940's pre-owned
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1940s Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin
14k Gold with one natural Diamond approx 0.14ct /3.2mm H-VS
Circa 1940's pre
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1940s Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940's Chatan 14KT Gold Brooch Pin Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Chanton pin watch from the 1940s, a true relic of timeless elegance, boasts distinctive features that make it a standout vintage timepiece. Encased in a 17 x 20mm 14KT rose gold ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Gold
1940 Antique Diamond and Ruby Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby brooch beautifully handcrafted in yellow gold.
The details are as follows
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1940s Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
detachable brooch fittings, circa 1940. With an estimated total diamond weight of 7.40 carats.
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Brooch circa 1940 in 18 Kt gold, rubies diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel brooch around 1940 in 18 Kt yellow gold, 18 Kt white gold, synthetic red stones and diamonds
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1940s European Art Nouveau Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Voque brooch rhinestones sterling gold plated 1940 US
By Vogue
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very decorative brooch with a large cut glass aquamarine stone, typical of the 1940s, also made of
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
WW2 US Patriotic pave and enamel brooch made Trifari 1940
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
WW2 US Patriotic Flag, signed Trifari 1940's, blue enamel with red and clear rhinstones. Rhodium
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Rhodium
Patriotic pave airplan brooch with window, signed TRIFARI 1940*s rhodium
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
WW2 US patriotic pave airplan brooch TRIFARI with windows, rhinestones, rhodium plated bas metal. 2
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Brooch
H 1.7 in W 2.37 in D 0.32 in
FLOWER BROOCH BY CORO CRAFT, Sterling Silver vermeille, USA 1940's
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
in Sterling Silver is from the 1940's
- Material of the brooch is sterling silver and very well Gold
Category
1940s Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1940 Vintage White Old Cut Diamond And Turquoise Brooch In Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
1940 Vintage white old cut diamond and turquoise brooch beautifully handmade in platinum.
The
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Large Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch c. 1940
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Stamford, CT
shops in Mexico. This brooch is well balanced and has cut out veins and circles. It is a standout on a
Category
1930s Mexican Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Belgian Diamond and Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bow brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and
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1940s Belgian Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
William Spratling Rare Early Sterling Silver Wood Design Artisan Brooch c 1940
By William Spratling
Located in University City, MO
William Spratling Rare early sterling silver wood design artisan brooch c 1940
The unique artisan
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1940s Mexican Artisan Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Sterling Silver
EISENBERG ORIGINAL grinding brooch with larg faceted christals, gilded, USA 1940
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Stuttgart, DE
ABOUT
Vintage EISENBERG ORIGINAL loop brooch, fully covered with clear and topas faceted
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 0.4 in
Retro 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Carriage Clip Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Carriage Clip Brooch, circa 1940
Decorative gold brooch in the
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1940s Austrian Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
TRIFARI STERLING WW2 patriotic Eagle and crossed Anchors US Navy brooch, 1940's
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
crossed auchors US navy brooch, made 1940's, enamal and little rhinstons, singed on the back side.
Very
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eisenberg Original brooch or pin larg rhinestones, sterlin, signed 1940 USA
By Eisenberg
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About
Beautiful pin with 2 needles and 2 safety hooks from Eisenberg in silver, worked with large cut rhinestones down to the smallest set rhinestones
Measurement
Hight 8 cm - Wide 4...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Silver
American Modernist Silver Brooch by La Paglia, 1940
By Alphonse La Paglia
Located in Stamford, CT
nature of this brooch, the swirls and silver beading. The brooch is refined and elegant and appears to be
Category
1930s American Modernist Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Silver
William Spratling 1940 Taxco Deco Retro Pendant Brooch .925 Sterling and Copper
By William Spratling
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by William Spratling.
Fabulous three-dimensional scrolls brooch pendant
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1940s Mexican Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper
W 2.53 in D 1.02 in L 3.03 in
Vintage Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and 18 karat white gold set bird brooch; part of our diverse jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio dits Meller, 18k Gold & Rock Crystal 'Doorknocker' Brooch, C.1940
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Paris, FR
Mellerio dits Meller, Paris
A stunning 18k Gold & Rock Crystal Brooch, Circa 1940.
The brooch is
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1940s French Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Flower Brooch by Kreisler NY, emerald crystal, Sterling Silver gold plated 1940
By Mazer
Located in Stuttgart, DE
BLOOMING
THE BROOCH CELEBRATES ITS COMEBACK AND LETS OUTFITS SHINE!
Decorative brooch by the
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Emerald
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 0.4 in
1940's Double Clip Brooch Three tone gold & Sapphires
Located in Milano, MI
Double clip brooch 1940s set in 14ct three tone gold with sapphires. Can be worn both as brooch in
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1940s European Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Peacock brooch by REJA sterling silver, large rhinestone, 1940 USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love this animal series from Staret Chicago, they are from my privat collecton.
All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked om sterling silver. They...
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
H 1.78 in W 2.49 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Eisenberg brooch in form of a feather, Sterling Silver, 1940 USA
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Eisenberg brooch in the shape of a feather with many rhinestones set in it. Stamped with E for
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1940s American Modern Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Brooch 1940 in 18 Karat White Gold and 7 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Brooch Knot around 1940-1950 in 18 kt white Gold and Diamonds.
Vibrant Knot shape with
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.62Ct Ruby, 0.50Ct Sapphire and 3.15Ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, platinum heraldic owl brooch - boxed; part of our diverse collection of diamond brooches.
This fine and
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1940s Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
H 0.21 in W 1.65 in L 2.05 in
Retro Platinum 11 Carat Natural Old Euro Diamond Brooch and Pendant Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Rare Estate Platinum Brooch & Pendant. Approximately 11 carats of Natural old euro
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1940s Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
M. BOUCHER SHEAF-OF-WHEAT BROOCH, Rhodium plated, rhinestones pavé, 1940's USA
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Stuttgart, DE
collectible Marcel Boucher brooch represents an ear of wheat , rhodium plated metal, rhinestones pavè from
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium
Georg Jensen 1940 Alphonse La Paglia Retro Brooch Model 135 In Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Retro brooch designed by Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953) for Georg Jensen.
A vintage Georg Jensen
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1940s American Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Flamengo Brooch by REJA 1940 USA rhinestone, sterling silver gold plat
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love this animal series from Reja New York . All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked in silver/sterling and gold plated. They date from the earl...
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1940s American Romantic Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate
H 2.76 in W 1.38 in D 0.48 in
Paul Flato 1940 Deco Retro Brooch Platinum 27.09 Ctw Color Sapphires & Diamonds
By Paul Flato
Located in Miami, FL
city back in the 1940, during the American art deco and the retro periods. This colorful elegant brooch
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Brooch in the form of a squirrel by STARET, rhinstones and pearls, 1940 USA
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Brooch in the shape of a squirrel, signed STARET USA, which is partially set with small rhinestones
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1940s Romantic Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Pearl, Rhodium
H 1.97 in W 2.37 in D 0.4 in
Vintage 3.05Ct Opal and 14k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Art Nouveau Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Art Nouveau 3.05 carat opal and 14 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part
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1940s Art Nouveau Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
1940's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spray Brooch Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
design, crafted in radiant 14 karat white gold. The brooch, designed in a graceful spray motif, features
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
ART DECO 1940 Pendant-Brooch In Solid Platinum With 7.52 Ctw In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco pendant-brooch with diamonds.
This is a fantastic pendant-brooch created in America
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire and Enamel Stars and Strips "Home Front" Brooch - Circa 1940's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier "Home Front" clip brooch features a 9.60 CTS No Heat Ceylon Sapphire set in 14K
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1940s Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower brooch with a small moving butterfly, rhinestones, rhodium, 1940 US
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Flower brooch with a small moving butterfly on top, fully set with rhinestones, rhodium-plated
Category
1930s American Romantic Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium
W 1.38 in D 0.6 in L 2.37 in
Retro 1940-1950 Diamond and Cultured Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in MADRID, ES
This retro-style brooch pendant from the 1940-1950 period is crafted in 18K white gold and adorned
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Vintage Amphora Brooch, Coro, 1940 USA with red and blue cabochons and faux pear
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage Amphora Brooch hung with fine chains and tassels, decorated with red and blue cabochons and
Category
1940s American Romantic Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Swedish 1940's Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant in 18k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Capture the allure of 1940's elegance with this exquisite Snake in Fern Brooch/Pendant crafted in
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1940s Swedish Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Now is the time for grapes! One of my early favorite brooches!
Very rare vintage rhodium
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1930s American Artisan Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel
Seashell brooch, by Marcel Boucher, sterling silver, gold plated 1940 US
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful pin brooch / clip with 2 barbs in the shape of a shell. The shell is decorated with 4
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1930s American Artisan Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this superb floral brooch circa 1940's.
A true stunner this brooch is
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage brooch in the shape of a swan made of clear Lucite and wooden wings 1940
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Cleary wonderful brooch in the shape of a swan made of clear Lucite/Acrylic. The brown swings are
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage 1940 Brooch
H 2.17 in W 2.76 in D 0.52 in
Vintage 1940's Tennis Racket Brooch Sterling 925 Silver Celluloid Nylon Thread
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little brooch in the shape of a tennis racket was created in the 1940's. It is marked
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.86 in W 0.63 in D 0.32 in
Butterfly Diamonds Brooch Ruby Color Enamel 18 Karat Gold Floral Unisex, 1940
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds Ruby Color Enamel Butterfly 18 Karat Gold Floral Pin Brooch.
The butterfly body set with
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Owl Brooch by RÉJA vermeil sterling silve, large rhinestne 1940 USA,
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love these animals brooches series from RÉJA NY, they are from my personal collection.
All bodies
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Agate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
H 2.17 in W 1.58 in D 0.48 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mauboussin Paris Leaf Pin / Brooch from the 1940
By Mauboussin
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt Yellow Gold Mauboussin Paris Leaf Pin / Brooch From the 1940
Diamonds: 1 brilliant cut
Category
1940s French Artisan Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
W 2.17 in D 0.48 in L 1.97 in
Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940's. This stunning brooch is hallmarked with a 0,750 mark ensuring us this beauty is made in solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 2.11 in D 0.6 in L 1.54 in
Coro Craft brooch in the shape of a rose, sterling gold plated, rhinestones 1940
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
BLOSSOMING!
The brooch celebretes its comeback and lets your outfits shine!
A fully bloomed rose
Category
1930s American Romantic Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
CORO DUETTE Owl Brooch, Vtg Coro Craft from the 1940's, Vtg US Jewelry
By Corocraft
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Coro Duette Owl Brooch in very nice condition : no lack of stone, enamel in very good condition
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1940s North American Vintage 1940 Brooch
SANDOR BOUQUET BROOCH, sterling silver, enamal, crystal mid 1940 USA
By Sandor
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Collectible bouquet brooch, sterling silver, enamal, crystal flowers by SANDOR GOLDBERG. Sandor
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1930s American Romantic Vintage 1940 Brooch
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1940 Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage 1940 brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage 1940 brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage 1940 brooch from Tiffany & Co., Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Eisenberg Originals — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any vintage 1940 brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 29 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage 1940 brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage 1940 Brooch?
The price for a vintage 1940 brooch starts at $95 and tops out at $15,855 with these brooches, on average, selling for $975.
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 1940 Brooch
- 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.
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