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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Aion Jewellery

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€104

$122

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€104

$122

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 3.10ct Diamond & Silver Set Bow Brooch c.1920

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,336

Antique 3.10ct Diamond & Silver Set Bow Brooch c.1920

£ 3,950

€4560

$5336

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 1.60ct Emerald, 4.22ct Diamond & 12ct Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant c.1890

£ 6,950

€8,024

$9,389

Antique Victorian 1.60ct Emerald, 4.22ct Diamond & 12ct Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant c.1890

£ 6,950

€8024

$9389

AC Silver

SW15Collectables

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€173

$203

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€173

$203

SW15Collectables

Antique Gold-piqué, Tortoiseshell, Naval Sweetheart Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Antique Gold-piqué, Tortoiseshell, Naval Sweetheart Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

SW15Collectables

19th Century Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch of Bacchante

£ 195

€225

$263

19th Century Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch of Bacchante

£ 195

€225

$263

SW15Collectables

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch

£ 220

€254

$297

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch

£ 220

€254

$297

SW15Collectables

Art Deco Whitby Jet Brooch

Reserved

Art Deco Whitby Jet Brooch

Reserved

SW15Collectables

Aion Jewellery

Unusual Victorian Chester Silver & Gold Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Unusual Victorian Chester Silver & Gold Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Peacock Articulated Stick Pin

£ 60

€69

$81

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Peacock Articulated Stick Pin

£ 60

€69

$81

Aion Jewellery

Rare Set of Four Edwardian Silver Heart Shaped Collar Clips

£ 95

€110

$128

Rare Set of Four Edwardian Silver Heart Shaped Collar Clips

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Jade Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$169

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Jade Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$169

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Set of Edwardian Enamelled Dress Buttons and Brooch

£ 110

€127

$149

Boxed Set of Edwardian Enamelled Dress Buttons and Brooch

£ 110

€127

$149

Aion Jewellery

Marius Hammer Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 115

€133

$155

Marius Hammer Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 115

€133

$155

Aion Jewellery

American Sterling Art Deco Silver Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 95

€110

$128

American Sterling Art Deco Silver Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 11.20ct Black Onyx & 0.91ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 2,750

€3,175

$3,715

Antique Art Deco 11.20ct Black Onyx & 0.91ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 2,750

€3175

$3715

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Peridot & Seed Pearl Cluster Brooch 9ct Gold c.1900

£ 275

€317

$372

Antique Victorian Peridot & Seed Pearl Cluster Brooch 9ct Gold c.1900

£ 275

€317

$372

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked 9ct Gold Victorian Flower & Moon Stick Pin

£ 95

€110

$128

Hallmarked 9ct Gold Victorian Flower & Moon Stick Pin

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

Silver Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 45

€52

$61

Silver Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 45

€52

$61

Aion Jewellery

19th Century Swedish Silver & Black Onyx Brooch

£ 110

€127

$149

19th Century Swedish Silver & Black Onyx Brooch

£ 110

€127

$149

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 71.96ct Citrine & 1.05ct Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,336

Vintage 71.96ct Citrine & 1.05ct Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4560

$5336

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Victorian Silver Horse Head Stick Pin

£ 68

€79

$92

Hallmarked Victorian Silver Horse Head Stick Pin

£ 68

€79

$92

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

Stunning Pair of Georgian Silver & Paste Shoe Buckles

£ 225

€260

$304

Stunning Pair of Georgian Silver & Paste Shoe Buckles

£ 225

€260

$304

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

11.06ct Tourmaline & 0.18ct Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1935

£ 2,950

€3,406

$3,985

11.06ct Tourmaline & 0.18ct Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1935

£ 2,950

€3406

$3985

AC Silver

Doubloon

Gold Terrier Brooch

£ 195

€225

$263

Gold Terrier Brooch

£ 195

€225

$263

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Chrysoprase Edwardian Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$74

Silver & Chrysoprase Edwardian Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$74

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Art Deco Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$169

Boxed Art Deco Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$169

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Mandolin Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Mandolin Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 3.70ct Sapphire, 0.48ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1920

£ 2,450

€2,829

$3,310

Antique 3.70ct Sapphire, 0.48ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1920

£ 2,450

€2829

$3310

AC Silver

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Edwardian Art Nouveau Guilloche Silver & Enamel Brooch

Reserved

Edwardian Art Nouveau Guilloche Silver & Enamel Brooch

Reserved

Penrose Antiques Ltd

AC Silver

0.65ct Sapphire, 2.77ct Diamond & Pearl, 18ct White Gold Brooch c.1925

£ 4,450

€5,137

$6,012

0.65ct Sapphire, 2.77ct Diamond & Pearl, 18ct White Gold Brooch c.1925

£ 4,450

€5137

$6012

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide

£ 90

€104

$122

Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide

£ 90

€104

$122

Aion Jewellery

Glass Dragon's Breath Gold Tone Vintage Brooch

£ 38

€44

$51

Glass Dragon's Breath Gold Tone Vintage Brooch

£ 38

€44

$51

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau 14 ct Gold & Ruby Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$169

Art Nouveau 14 ct Gold & Ruby Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$169

Aion Jewellery

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Diamond Stick Pin / Tie Pin c.1890

£ 275

€317

$372

Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Diamond Stick Pin / Tie Pin c.1890

£ 275

€317

$372

Artisan Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 2.80ct Emerald, 1.75ct Ruby, 2.10ct Sapphire, 0.26ct Diamond & 18ct Gold Window Brooch by Gubelin c.1950

£ 7,950

€9,178

$10,740

Vintage 2.80ct Emerald, 1.75ct Ruby, 2.10ct Sapphire, 0.26ct Diamond & 18ct Gold Window Brooch by Gubelin c.1950

£ 7,950

€9178

$10740

AC Silver

Larkin & Gallow

Antique Silver Spider Brooch (marked 935)

£ 90

€104

$122

Antique Silver Spider Brooch (marked 935)

£ 90

€104

$122

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

Antique 31.68ct Aquamarine & 18ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 2,650

€3,059

$3,580

Antique 31.68ct Aquamarine & 18ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 2,650

€3059

$3580

AC Silver

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