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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AC Silver

French Natural Pearl & 3.10ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1930

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,435

French Natural Pearl & 3.10ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1930

£ 3,950

€4560

$5435

AC Silver

Antique 4.40ct Basaltic Sapphire and 3.14ct Diamond Pearl & 12ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1905

£ 13,950

€16,105

$19,195

Antique 4.40ct Basaltic Sapphire and 3.14ct Diamond Pearl & 12ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1905

£ 13,950

€16105

$19195

AC Silver

Williams Antiques & Restoration

Aynsley Bone China Brooch

£ 25

€29

$34

Aynsley Bone China Brooch

£ 25

€29

$34

Williams Antiques & Restoration

AC Silver

1.38ct Diamond Platinum & 15ct White Gold Drop Brooch c.1925

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

1.38ct Diamond Platinum & 15ct White Gold Drop Brooch c.1925

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

AC Silver

Doubloon

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Seed Pearl Foxhead Brooch / Stockpin

£ 165

€190

$227

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Seed Pearl Foxhead Brooch / Stockpin

£ 165

€190

$227

Doubloon

AC Silver

Vintage Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch c.1950

£ 6,950

€8,024

$9,563

Vintage Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch c.1950

£ 6,950

€8024

$9563

AC Silver

Antique 1.95ct Chrysoprase & 0.14ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

Antique 1.95ct Chrysoprase & 0.14ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

AC Silver

Antique 0.25ct Diamond & Ruby, 15ct Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

£ 1,995

€2,303

$2,745

Antique 0.25ct Diamond & Ruby, 15ct Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

£ 1,995

€2303

$2745

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Chalcedony Brooch with Seed Pearls 15ct Gold Heart Shaped Cabochon - c.1890

£ 995

€1,149

$1,369

Antique Victorian Chalcedony Brooch with Seed Pearls 15ct Gold Heart Shaped Cabochon - c.1890

£ 995

€1149

$1369

Artisan Antiques

Antiques in Oxford

20th Century Silver Brooch by Georg Jensen

£ 450

€520

$619

20th Century Silver Brooch by Georg Jensen

£ 450

€520

$619

Antiques in Oxford

Abstract Brooch, Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen

£ 340

€393

$468

Abstract Brooch, Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen

£ 340

€393

$468

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

Antique 5.73ct Diamond & Platinum Bar Brooch Art Deco c.1920

£ 6,950

€8,024

$9,563

Antique 5.73ct Diamond & Platinum Bar Brooch Art Deco c.1920

£ 6,950

€8024

$9563

AC Silver

1.60ct Opal, Pearl & Diamond, 9ct Gold Pendant / Brooch

£ 1,595

€1,841

$2,195

1.60ct Opal, Pearl & Diamond, 9ct Gold Pendant / Brooch

£ 1,595

€1841

$2195

AC Silver

Vintage French 26.16ct Emerald & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1980

£ 6,950

€8,024

$9,563

Vintage French 26.16ct Emerald & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1980

£ 6,950

€8024

$9563

AC Silver

Antique French 3.46ct Diamond & Natural Pearl, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 3,250

€3,752

$4,472

Antique French 3.46ct Diamond & Natural Pearl, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 3,250

€3752

$4472

AC Silver

Antique 7.10 ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch - Art Deco - Circa 1930

£ 8,950

€10,332

$12,315

Antique 7.10 ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch - Art Deco - Circa 1930

£ 8,950

€10332

$12315

AC Silver

Doubloon

Edwardian 15ct Gold & Opal Brooch

£ 220

€254

$303

Edwardian 15ct Gold & Opal Brooch

£ 220

€254

$303

Doubloon

AC Silver

Antique 1.20ct Diamond, Pearl & Ruby, 14ct Gold & Silver Fox Brooch c.1880

£ 3,750

€4,329

$5,160

Antique 1.20ct Diamond, Pearl & Ruby, 14ct Gold & Silver Fox Brooch c.1880

£ 3,750

€4329

$5160

AC Silver

Antique 0.78ct Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1910

£ 2,650

€3,059

$3,646

Antique 0.78ct Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1910

£ 2,650

€3059

$3646

AC Silver

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

18ct Gold & Enamel Burgee Stick Pin

£ 225

€260

$310

18ct Gold & Enamel Burgee Stick Pin

£ 225

€260

$310

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

AC Silver

Antique 0.85ct Sapphire & Seed Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1900

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

Antique 0.85ct Sapphire & Seed Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1900

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Large 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Locket c.1860

£ 4,500

€5,195

$6,192

Antique Victorian Large 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Locket c.1860

£ 4,500

€5195

$6192

Artisan Antiques

Larkin & Gallow

Silver Sword Brooch Kilt Pin by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

£ 140

€162

$193

Silver Sword Brooch Kilt Pin by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

£ 140

€162

$193

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

1900s 3.55ct Aquamarine & 0.59ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 2,650

€3,059

$3,646

1900s 3.55ct Aquamarine & 0.59ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 2,650

€3059

$3646

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 0.21ct Diamond, Natural Pearl & Enamel, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2,303

$2,745

Antique Victorian 0.21ct Diamond, Natural Pearl & Enamel, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2303

$2745

AC Silver

Antique 9.30ct Opal & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1895

£ 5,950

€6,869

$8,187

Antique 9.30ct Opal & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1895

£ 5,950

€6869

$8187

AC Silver

Antique 6.69ct Citrine, 0.28ct Diamond & Onyx 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1920

£ 1,995

€2,303

$2,745

Antique 6.69ct Citrine, 0.28ct Diamond & Onyx 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1920

£ 1,995

€2303

$2745

AC Silver

Vintage 2.65ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1950

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,435

Vintage 2.65ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1950

£ 3,950

€4560

$5435

AC Silver

1.53 ct Sapphire & 1ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique c.1920

£ 2,750

€3,175

$3,784

1.53 ct Sapphire & 1ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique c.1920

£ 2,750

€3175

$3784

AC Silver

Vintage Onyx, Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1970

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

Vintage Onyx, Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1970

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

AC Silver

Vintage French Smoky Quartz & 18ct Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch c.1950

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

Vintage French Smoky Quartz & 18ct Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch c.1950

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

AC Silver

4.65ct Diamond & Platinum Plaque Brooch c.1930

£ 5,450

€6,292

$7,499

4.65ct Diamond & Platinum Plaque Brooch c.1930

£ 5,450

€6292

$7499

AC Silver

Antique Ruby & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1920

£ 1,995

€2,303

$2,745

Antique Ruby & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1920

£ 1,995

€2303

$2745

AC Silver

Vintage 3.93ct Diamond & Platinum Spray Brooch c.1940

£ 4,950

€5,715

$6,811

Vintage 3.93ct Diamond & Platinum Spray Brooch c.1940

£ 4,950

€5715

$6811

AC Silver

Victorian 0.29ct Diamond & 15ct Yellow Gold Arrow Brooch

£ 1,795

€2,072

$2,470

Victorian 0.29ct Diamond & 15ct Yellow Gold Arrow Brooch

£ 1,795

€2072

$2470

AC Silver

0.32ct Diamond, Enamel, Carved Hardstone & 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique c.1910

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

0.32ct Diamond, Enamel, Carved Hardstone & 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique c.1910

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

AC Silver

0.15ct Diamond & Ruby 9ct White Gold Regimental Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2,303

$2,745

0.15ct Diamond & Ruby 9ct White Gold Regimental Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2303

$2745

AC Silver

Antique Seed Pearl & Ruby, 15ct Yellow Gold Chick & Egg Bar Brooch

£ 1,795

€2,072

$2,470

Antique Seed Pearl & Ruby, 15ct Yellow Gold Chick & Egg Bar Brooch

£ 1,795

€2072

$2470

AC Silver

Antique Seed Pearl & 0.25 ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 1,535

€1,772

$2,112

Antique Seed Pearl & 0.25 ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 1,535

€1772

$2112

AC Silver

Victorian 1.55ct Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & 1.10ct Diamond & Pearl 18ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

£ 2,750

€3,175

$3,784

Victorian 1.55ct Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & 1.10ct Diamond & Pearl 18ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

£ 2,750

€3175

$3784

AC Silver

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