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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Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Diamond Tiara Starburst with Convertible Brooch / Pendant c.1890

£ 23,500

€27,143

$32,137

Antique Victorian Diamond Tiara Starburst with Convertible Brooch / Pendant c.1890

£ 23,500

€27143

$32137

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Austrian Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Art Deco Austrian Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Aion Jewellery

Unusual Victorian Engraved Silver Pendant Cross Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Unusual Victorian Engraved Silver Pendant Cross Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver & Mother of Pearl Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Large Silver & Mother of Pearl Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,407

$4,034

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

£ 2,950

€3407

$4034

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Paste Diamond Bow Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Art Deco Silver & Paste Diamond Bow Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 6,950

€8,027

$9,504

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

£ 6,950

€8027

$9504

AC Silver

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

£ 2,750

€3,176

$3,761

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

£ 2,750

€3176

$3761

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Chester Edwardian Silver & Pearl Brooch

£ 125

€144

$171

Charles Horner Chester Edwardian Silver & Pearl Brooch

£ 125

€144

$171

Aion Jewellery

Rare Victorian Cricket Themed Silver Stick Pin

£ 95

€110

$130

Rare Victorian Cricket Themed Silver Stick Pin

£ 95

€110

$130

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,407

$4,034

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

£ 2,950

€3407

$4034

AC Silver

Robert Belcher Antiques

Mid 19th Century Pietra Dura Brooch c.1860

£ 975

€1,126

$1,333

Mid 19th Century Pietra Dura Brooch c.1860

£ 975

€1126

$1333

Robert Belcher Antiques

AC Silver

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

£ 7,950

€9,182

$10,872

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

£ 7,950

€9182

$10872

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Dorrie Nossiter Brooch in Silver and Moonstones

£ 890

€1,028

$1,217

Dorrie Nossiter Brooch in Silver and Moonstones

£ 890

€1028

$1217

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'Mobius' Brooch

£ 320

€370

$438

Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'Mobius' Brooch

£ 320

€370

$438

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

Victorian Opal & Diamond Stickpin

£ 485

€560

$663

Victorian Opal & Diamond Stickpin

£ 485

€560

$663

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Antique French Silver & Pearl 'Snowflake' Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Antique French Silver & Pearl 'Snowflake' Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,599

$3,077

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

£ 2,250

€2599

$3077

AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,599

$3,077

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

£ 2,250

€2599

$3077

AC Silver

Doubloon

Victorian Cameo Brooch

£ 98

€113

$134

Victorian Cameo Brooch

£ 98

€113

$134

Doubloon

AC Silver

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

£ 5,950

€6,872

$8,137

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

£ 5,950

€6872

$8137

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,717

$6,769

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

£ 4,950

€5717

$6769

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Charming Silver & Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 78

€90

$107

Charming Silver & Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 78

€90

$107

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 4,450

€5,140

$6,085

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

£ 4,450

€5140

$6085

AC Silver

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Christian Dior Gold & Green Stone Bow Brooch

£ 245

€283

$335

1980s Christian Dior Gold & Green Stone Bow Brooch

£ 245

€283

$335

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Silver Gilt Brooch in Jugendstil Style

£ 395

€456

$540

Antique Silver Gilt Brooch in Jugendstil Style

£ 395

€456

$540

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

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

£ 8,950

€10,337

$12,239

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

£ 8,950

€10337

$12239

AC Silver

Larkin & Gallow

Norwegian Silver Gilt Enamel Leaf Brooch

£ 150

€173

$205

Norwegian Silver Gilt Enamel Leaf Brooch

£ 150

€173

$205

Larkin & Gallow

Doubloon

Art Nouveau Carved Bone Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Art Nouveau Carved Bone Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Ola M Gorie Celtic Cross Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Vintage Ola M Gorie Celtic Cross Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Marcasite Treble Clef Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Victorian Silver & Marcasite Treble Clef Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,562

$5,402

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

£ 3,950

€4562

$5402

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Horse / Horseshoe Lapel Pin

£ 80

€92

$109

Victorian Silver Horse / Horseshoe Lapel Pin

£ 80

€92

$109

Aion Jewellery

Iona Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch

£ 58

€67

$79

Iona Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch

£ 58

€67

$79

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2,073

$2,455

Antique Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2073

$2455

AC Silver

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

£ 9,950

€11,492

$13,607

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

£ 9,950

€11492

$13607

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Scottish Provincial Silver Sprouting Tree Trunk Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Scottish Provincial Silver Sprouting Tree Trunk Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

French Silver Gilt Filigree Scarf Pin

£ 75

€87

$103

French Silver Gilt Filigree Scarf Pin

£ 75

€87

$103

Aion Jewellery

Ola M Gorie Celtic Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Ola M Gorie Celtic Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

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

£ 5,000

€5,775

$6,838

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

£ 5,000

€5775

$6838

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

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