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 French 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Agate Victorian c.1880

£ 2,500

€2,883

$3,367

Antique French 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Agate Victorian c.1880

£ 2,500

€2883

$3367

Artisan Antiques

AC Silver

Art Deco 9.10ct Aquamarine & 0.24ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1925

£ 2,950

€3,402

$3,973

Art Deco 9.10ct Aquamarine & 0.24ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1925

£ 2,950

€3402

$3973

AC Silver

Larkin & Gallow

Danish Anton Michelsen Silver Brooch by Gertrud Engel

£ 125

€144

$168

Danish Anton Michelsen Silver Brooch by Gertrud Engel

£ 125

€144

$168

Larkin & Gallow

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Gold & Seed Pearl Swallow Brooch

£ 145

€167

$195

Victorian 9ct Gold & Seed Pearl Swallow Brooch

£ 145

€167

$195

Aion Jewellery

Large Hallmarked Silver & Marcasite Orchid Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Large Hallmarked Silver & Marcasite Orchid Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Coral Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Coral Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.81ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2,301

$2,687

Antique 0.81ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2301

$2687

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Aion Jewellery

Striking Edwardian Silver & Moss Agate Shamrock Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Striking Edwardian Silver & Moss Agate Shamrock Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 135

€156

$182

9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 135

€156

$182

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Paste Stick Pin

£ 95

€110

$128

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Paste Stick Pin

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 1.45ct Sapphire, 6.16ct Diamond & Natural Pearl, 9ct Yellow Gold Crown Brooch c.1880

£ 10,950

€12,628

$14,749

Antique 1.45ct Sapphire, 6.16ct Diamond & Natural Pearl, 9ct Yellow Gold Crown Brooch c.1880

£ 10,950

€12628

$14749

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Running Fox Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Running Fox Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 0.62ct Ruby, 0.50ct Sapphire & 3.15ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch c.1940

£ 5,950

€6,862

$8,014

Vintage 0.62ct Ruby, 0.50ct Sapphire & 3.15ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch c.1940

£ 5,950

€6862

$8014

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Arts & Crafts Carnelian & Chrysoprase Silver Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Arts & Crafts Carnelian & Chrysoprase Silver Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Glass Thistle Brooch

£ 80

€92

$108

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Glass Thistle Brooch

£ 80

€92

$108

Aion Jewellery

Dutch Joop Schilt Enamel & Silver Plated Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Dutch Joop Schilt Enamel & Silver Plated Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

3.35ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1925

£ 4,950

€5,708

$6,667

3.35ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1925

£ 4,950

€5708

$6667

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver Articulated Bicycle Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Art Deco Silver Articulated Bicycle Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 0.95ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Boat Brooch c.1945

£ 4,950

€5,708

$6,667

Vintage 0.95ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Boat Brooch c.1945

£ 4,950

€5708

$6667

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 125

€144

$168

9ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 125

€144

$168

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 2.95ct Diamond and Platinum Crescent Bow Brooch Circa 1930

£ 4,950

€5,708

$6,667

Antique 2.95ct Diamond and Platinum Crescent Bow Brooch Circa 1930

£ 4,950

€5708

$6667

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco German Jugendstil Silver & Agate Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Art Deco German Jugendstil Silver & Agate Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

Gilt Metal Victorian Stick Pin

£ 30

€35

$40

Gilt Metal Victorian Stick Pin

£ 30

€35

$40

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Celluloid and Chrome Poppy Brooch

£ 45

€52

$61

Art Deco Celluloid and Chrome Poppy Brooch

£ 45

€52

$61

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Pearl Butterfly Brooch

£ 175

€202

$236

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Pearl Butterfly Brooch

£ 175

€202

$236

Aion Jewellery

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian 18ct White Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch

£ 475

€548

$640

Edwardian 18ct White Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch

£ 475

€548

$640

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Antique Falize Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,555

$5,320

Rare Antique Falize Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

£ 3,950

€4555

$5320

Antiques in Oxford

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Cornish 'Piskie' Good Luck Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Silver & Enamel Cornish 'Piskie' Good Luck Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Victorian Gold Mourning Brooch

£ 100

€115

$135

Victorian Gold Mourning Brooch

£ 100

€115

$135

Doubloon

Artisan Antiques

A Stylish 18ct Gold Feather Brooch With Twin Textured Design

£ 1,200

€1,384

$1,616

A Stylish 18ct Gold Feather Brooch With Twin Textured Design

£ 1,200

€1384

$1616

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Art Deco Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Silver & Amethyst Glass Brooch

£ 68

€78

$92

Hallmarked Silver & Amethyst Glass Brooch

£ 68

€78

$92

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 120

€138

$162

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 120

€138

$162

Aion Jewellery

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€104

$121

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€104

$121

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,555

$5,320

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

£ 3,950

€4555

$5320

AC Silver

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

£ 6,950

€8,015

$9,361

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

£ 6,950

€8015

$9361

AC Silver

SW15Collectables

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€173

$202

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€173

$202

SW15Collectables

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