Brooches
Bar brooches, cameos, dress clips and brooch fittings.
Typical UK second-hand price
£30 for costume to many thousands for signed gem-set pieces
Types
- Bar brooch
- Cameo — carved shell or stone
- Dress clips — Art Deco pairs
- Sweetheart and regimental brooches
- Cluster and spray brooches
Fittings
Simple C-clasps suggest pre-1900 pieces; roller safety catches appeared in the early 20th century.
Before you buy
- Check the pin and catch work.
- Have any high-value piece checked by an independent valuer or jeweller before paying. JewelleryTrader does not authenticate items.
Frequently asked questions
Are cameos valuable?
Fine hardstone or detailed shell cameos in gold mounts can be; plastic and moulded ones are not.
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