1940s Diamond Patriotic Brooch / Diamond Star Vintage Brooch / Sterling Silver War Time Brooch

In the 1940s patriotic jewelry boosted the spirit both at home and abroad with red, white and blue being a symbolic and emotional color combination, the colors of both the American Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack.

The lack of precious materials during the war caused an increase in sterling silver popularity as it was one of the few precious materials allowed for use in costume jewelry. This lasted between 1943 and 1948.

For those that could not afford pure gold, vast quantities of sterling silver were plated with gold to create vermeil, which was easily mistaken for the real thing. Gold vermeil in the 1940s was produced using the electrolytic process.

This stunning brooch is set with eight (8) diamonds yet set in sterling silver and plated with gold.

The patriotic symbolism behind this brooch certainly led to pride during the war effort.

This trails behind the star are removable and are held in place with tiny cogs, they most likely at one point could be interchanged with coloured enamel.

The clasp is very secure.