When were brooches invented?

As a practical way to hold your clothes together brooches have been around since at least the Bronze Age and possibly earlier. Prominently on display, such items quickly became a way to impart social wealth and stature through the choice of materials and design. Often Bronze, Silver or Gold was used as the main material as well as precious and semi-precious stones. As fashions changed so too did the look and style of the brooches. Today we no longer need such items for very practical purposes, but still enjoy them for their aesthetic appeal.

How do I know if my brooch is vintage?

When examining the authenticity of vintage brooches, you’ll want to look at the small details for clues of manufacturing date. Closely examining the clasps and hinges of antique and vintage brooches will help identify what specific period in time they were most popular in. If they were by a quality maker or made of solid Silver or Gold then there may be hallmarks present as well. Different eras have different styles of jewellery and stone cuts.

Are vintage brooches worth anything?

Vintage brooches can be valuable if either they were made of precious metal and stones or if they were made by famous designers. Indeed even vintage costume jewellery by the big name Couturiers such as Dior or Yves Saint Laurent can be worth considerable sums now. Because makers do not have to hallmark smaller pieces of gold or silver jewellery below 8 grams it is common for there to be no marks so it is worth taking your brooch to a jeweller to get checked. While most vintage costume jewellery was cheaper when new and remains cheap today, much still has a value for people who just enjoy wearing these fun designs from the past.

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Art Deco Austrian Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Art Deco Austrian Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Unusual Victorian Engraved Silver Pendant Cross Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Unusual Victorian Engraved Silver Pendant Cross Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver & Mother of Pearl Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Large Silver & Mother of Pearl Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 1.17ct Ruby & 1.56ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 2,950

€3,399

$3,903

Antique 1.17ct Ruby & 1.56ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 2,950

€3399

$3903

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Paste Diamond Bow Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Art Deco Silver & Paste Diamond Bow Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 23.50ct Garnet & 0.28ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 6,950

€8,007

$9,195

Antique 23.50ct Garnet & 0.28ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 6,950

€8007

$9195

AC Silver

Vintage 2.15 Carat Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 2,750

€3,168

$3,638

Vintage 2.15 Carat Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 2,750

€3168

$3638

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Chester Edwardian Silver & Pearl Brooch

£ 125

€144

$165

Charles Horner Chester Edwardian Silver & Pearl Brooch

£ 125

€144

$165

Aion Jewellery

Rare Victorian Cricket Themed Silver Stick Pin

£ 95

€109

$126

Rare Victorian Cricket Themed Silver Stick Pin

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Pearl & 0.77ct Diamond, 9ct Rose Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1910

£ 2,950

€3,399

$3,903

Antique Pearl & 0.77ct Diamond, 9ct Rose Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1910

£ 2,950

€3399

$3903

AC Silver

Antique 4.86ct Thai Ruby, 0.88ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 7,950

€9,159

$10,518

Antique 4.86ct Thai Ruby, 0.88ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 7,950

€9159

$10518

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Dorrie Nossiter Brooch in Silver and Moonstones

£ 890

€1,025

$1,177

Dorrie Nossiter Brooch in Silver and Moonstones

£ 890

€1025

$1177

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'Mobius' Brooch

£ 320

€369

$423

Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'Mobius' Brooch

£ 320

€369

$423

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

Victorian Opal & Diamond Stickpin

£ 485

€559

$642

Victorian Opal & Diamond Stickpin

£ 485

€559

$642

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Antique French Silver & Pearl 'Snowflake' Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Antique French Silver & Pearl 'Snowflake' Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 1.50ct Sapphire, 0.60ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2,592

$2,977

Antique 1.50ct Sapphire, 0.60ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2592

$2977

AC Silver

Antique Crystal, 0.14ct Emerald, 0.58ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Cupid & Psyche Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2,592

$2,977

Antique Crystal, 0.14ct Emerald, 0.58ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Cupid & Psyche Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2592

$2977

AC Silver

Doubloon

Victorian Cameo Brooch

£ 98

€113

$130

Victorian Cameo Brooch

£ 98

€113

$130

Doubloon

AC Silver

Antique 1.90ct Diamond, Pearl and Enamel, 15ct Yellow Gold Locket Pendant / Brooch Circa 1880

£ 5,950

€6,855

$7,872

Antique 1.90ct Diamond, Pearl and Enamel, 15ct Yellow Gold Locket Pendant / Brooch Circa 1880

£ 5,950

€6855

$7872

AC Silver

Antique 26.52ct Garnet, 1.23ct Diamond, Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Jewellery Suite Circa 1890

£ 4,950

€5,703

$6,549

Antique 26.52ct Garnet, 1.23ct Diamond, Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Jewellery Suite Circa 1890

£ 4,950

€5703

$6549

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Charming Silver & Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 78

€90

$103

Charming Silver & Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 78

€90

$103

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 2.05ct Emerald & 0.40ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 4,450

€5,127

$5,887

Antique 2.05ct Emerald & 0.40ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 4,450

€5127

$5887

AC Silver

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Christian Dior Gold & Green Stone Bow Brooch

£ 245

€282

$324

1980s Christian Dior Gold & Green Stone Bow Brooch

£ 245

€282

$324

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Silver Gilt Brooch in Jugendstil Style

£ 395

€455

$523

Antique Silver Gilt Brooch in Jugendstil Style

£ 395

€455

$523

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

Antique 0.38ct Diamond, Pearl and Enamel, 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet / Brooch Circa 1880

£ 8,950

€10,311

$11,841

Antique 0.38ct Diamond, Pearl and Enamel, 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet / Brooch Circa 1880

£ 8,950

€10311

$11841

AC Silver

Larkin & Gallow

Norwegian Silver Gilt Enamel Leaf Brooch

£ 150

€173

$198

Norwegian Silver Gilt Enamel Leaf Brooch

£ 150

€173

$198

Larkin & Gallow

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Ola M Gorie Celtic Cross Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Vintage Ola M Gorie Celtic Cross Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Marcasite Treble Clef Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Victorian Silver & Marcasite Treble Clef Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 1.52ct Aquamarine & 2.92ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Double Clip Brooch c.1925

£ 3,950

€4,551

$5,226

Antique 1.52ct Aquamarine & 2.92ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Double Clip Brooch c.1925

£ 3,950

€4551

$5226

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Horse / Horseshoe Lapel Pin

£ 80

€92

$106

Victorian Silver Horse / Horseshoe Lapel Pin

£ 80

€92

$106

Aion Jewellery

Iona Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch

£ 58

€67

$77

Iona Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch

£ 58

€67

$77

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2,068

$2,375

Antique Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2068

$2375

AC Silver

0.52ct Ruby & 5.32ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1935

£ 9,950

€11,463

$13,164

0.52ct Ruby & 5.32ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1935

£ 9,950

€11463

$13164

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Scottish Provincial Silver Sprouting Tree Trunk Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Scottish Provincial Silver Sprouting Tree Trunk Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Aion Jewellery

French Silver Gilt Filigree Scarf Pin

£ 75

€86

$99

French Silver Gilt Filigree Scarf Pin

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Ola M Gorie Celtic Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Ola M Gorie Celtic Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Aion Jewellery

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Norwegian 19th Century 925 Silver Gilt Enamel Viking Ship Brooch Gustav Gaudernack

£ 5,000

€5,760

$6,615

Norwegian 19th Century 925 Silver Gilt Enamel Viking Ship Brooch Gustav Gaudernack

£ 5,000

€5760

$6615

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Historic David Anderson Silver & Enamel Royal Presentation Bar Crown Brooch

£ 2,500

€2,880

$3,307

Historic David Anderson Silver & Enamel Royal Presentation Bar Crown Brooch

£ 2,500

€2880

$3307

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

AC Silver

Antique 1.10ct Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1890

£ 2,550

€2,938

$3,374

Antique 1.10ct Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1890

£ 2,550

€2938

$3374

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Shetland Silver Seagull Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Shetland Silver Seagull Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

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