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

Art Deco Celluloid and Chrome Poppy Brooch

£ 45

€52

$62

Art Deco Celluloid and Chrome Poppy Brooch

£ 45

€52

$62

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Pearl Butterfly Brooch

£ 175

€202

$241

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Pearl Butterfly Brooch

£ 175

€202

$241

Aion Jewellery

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian 18ct White Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch

£ 475

€548

$654

Edwardian 18ct White Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch

£ 475

€548

$654

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Antique Falize Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,435

Rare Antique Falize Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

£ 3,950

€4560

$5435

Antiques in Oxford

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Cornish 'Piskie' Good Luck Brooch

£ 95

€110

$131

Silver & Enamel Cornish 'Piskie' Good Luck Brooch

£ 95

€110

$131

Aion Jewellery

Andrew Cox Antiques

A Lovely Mid Century Danish Silver Brooch

£ 100

€115

$138

A Lovely Mid Century Danish Silver Brooch

£ 100

€115

$138

Andrew Cox Antiques

Doubloon

Victorian Gold Mourning Brooch

£ 100

€115

$138

Victorian Gold Mourning Brooch

£ 100

€115

$138

Doubloon

Artisan Antiques

A Stylish 18ct Gold Feather Brooch With Twin Textured Design

£ 1,200

€1,385

$1,651

A Stylish 18ct Gold Feather Brooch With Twin Textured Design

£ 1,200

€1385

$1651

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 85

€98

$117

Art Deco Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 85

€98

$117

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Silver & Amethyst Glass Brooch

£ 68

€79

$94

Hallmarked Silver & Amethyst Glass Brooch

£ 68

€79

$94

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 120

€139

$165

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 120

€139

$165

Aion Jewellery

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€104

$124

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€104

$124

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,435

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

£ 3,950

€4560

$5435

AC Silver

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

£ 6,950

€8,024

$9,563

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

£ 6,950

€8024

$9563

AC Silver

SW15Collectables

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€173

$206

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€173

$206

SW15Collectables

Antique Gold-piqué, Tortoiseshell, Naval Sweetheart Brooch

£ 95

€110

$131

Antique Gold-piqué, Tortoiseshell, Naval Sweetheart Brooch

£ 95

€110

$131

SW15Collectables

19th Century Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch of Bacchante

£ 195

€225

$268

19th Century Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch of Bacchante

£ 195

€225

$268

SW15Collectables

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch

£ 220

€254

$303

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch

£ 220

€254

$303

SW15Collectables

Art Deco Whitby Jet Brooch

Reserved

Art Deco Whitby Jet Brooch

Reserved

SW15Collectables

Aion Jewellery

Unusual Victorian Chester Silver & Gold Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Unusual Victorian Chester Silver & Gold Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Peacock Articulated Stick Pin

£ 60

€69

$83

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Peacock Articulated Stick Pin

£ 60

€69

$83

Aion Jewellery

Rare Set of Four Edwardian Silver Heart Shaped Collar Clips

£ 95

€110

$131

Rare Set of Four Edwardian Silver Heart Shaped Collar Clips

£ 95

€110

$131

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Jade Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$172

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Jade Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$172

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Set of Edwardian Enamelled Dress Buttons and Brooch

£ 110

€127

$151

Boxed Set of Edwardian Enamelled Dress Buttons and Brooch

£ 110

€127

$151

Aion Jewellery

Marius Hammer Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 115

€133

$158

Marius Hammer Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 115

€133

$158

Aion Jewellery

American Sterling Art Deco Silver Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 95

€110

$131

American Sterling Art Deco Silver Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 95

€110

$131

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 2,750

€3,175

$3,784

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

£ 2,750

€3175

$3784

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 3.47ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch / Hair Pin

£ 4,950

€5,715

$6,811

Antique Victorian 3.47ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch / Hair Pin

£ 4,950

€5715

$6811

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

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

£ 275

€317

$378

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

£ 275

€317

$378

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked 9ct Gold Victorian Flower & Moon Stick Pin

£ 95

€110

$131

Hallmarked 9ct Gold Victorian Flower & Moon Stick Pin

£ 95

€110

$131

Aion Jewellery

Silver Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 45

€52

$62

Silver Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 45

€52

$62

Aion Jewellery

19th Century Swedish Silver & Black Onyx Brooch

£ 110

€127

$151

19th Century Swedish Silver & Black Onyx Brooch

£ 110

€127

$151

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,435

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

£ 3,950

€4560

$5435

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Victorian Silver Horse Head Stick Pin

£ 68

€79

$94

Hallmarked Victorian Silver Horse Head Stick Pin

£ 68

€79

$94

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket Brooch

£ 75

€87

$103

Aion Jewellery

Stunning Pair of Georgian Silver & Paste Shoe Buckles

£ 225

€260

$310

Stunning Pair of Georgian Silver & Paste Shoe Buckles

£ 225

€260

$310

Aion Jewellery

Red Bus Art

Gold Cameo Victorian Brooch

£ 197.50

€228

$272

Gold Cameo Victorian Brooch

£ 197.50

€228

$272

Red Bus Art

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

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

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

AC Silver

Red Bus Art

Gold Antique Hunting Brooch

£ 225

€260

$310

Gold Antique Hunting Brooch

£ 225

€260

$310

Red Bus Art

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