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.

Antique & Vintage Brooches for Sale

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Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€569

$661

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€569

$661

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€114

$132

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€114

$132

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€160

$186

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€160

$186

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique Shell & 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2,588

$3,006

Antique Shell & 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2588

$3006

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€127

$147

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€127

$147

Aion Jewellery

Larkin & Gallow

Royal Flying Corp 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' Silver Sweetheart Brooch

£ 80

€92

$107

Royal Flying Corp 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' Silver Sweetheart Brooch

£ 80

€92

$107

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

Antique 2.80ct Ruby, 0.50ct Diamond & 9k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch c.1910

£ 3,950

€4,543

$5,278

Antique 2.80ct Ruby, 0.50ct Diamond & 9k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch c.1910

£ 3,950

€4543

$5278

AC Silver

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2,294

$2,666

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2294

$2666

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€121

$140

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€121

$140

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€178

$207

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€178

$207

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco Carved Dyed Quartz, 23.06ct Diamond & Palladium Brooches c.1925

£ 39,950

€45,946

$53,380

Antique Art Deco Carved Dyed Quartz, 23.06ct Diamond & Palladium Brooches c.1925

£ 39,950

€45946

$53380

AC Silver

Warner & Watts Antiques

20th Century Danish Forget-Me-Not Brooch by Anton Michelsen

£ 115

€132

$154

20th Century Danish Forget-Me-Not Brooch by Anton Michelsen

£ 115

€132

$154

Warner & Watts Antiques

20th Century Norwegian Enamel Brooch Style of Marius Hammer

£ 120

€138

$160

20th Century Norwegian Enamel Brooch Style of Marius Hammer

£ 120

€138

$160

Warner & Watts Antiques

Blue Enamelled Fleur-de-lis Silver Brooch, Marked 800

£ 65

€75

$87

Blue Enamelled Fleur-de-lis Silver Brooch, Marked 800

£ 65

€75

$87

Warner & Watts Antiques

Silver & Paste Brooch Early 20th Century

£ 60

€69

$80

Silver & Paste Brooch Early 20th Century

£ 60

€69

$80

Warner & Watts Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2,294

$2,666

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2294

$2666

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€684

$795

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€684

$795

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby & 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch c.1890

£ 5,950

€6,843

$7,950

Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby & 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch c.1890

£ 5,950

€6843

$7950

AC Silver

Highland Antiques Limited

Scottish Antique Silver & Agate Brooch or Kilt Pin c.1860

£ 495

€569

$661

Scottish Antique Silver & Agate Brooch or Kilt Pin c.1860

£ 495

€569

$661

Highland Antiques Limited

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Union Jack Flag Queen's Coronation Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Silver & Enamel Union Jack Flag Queen's Coronation Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Leaf Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Leaf Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Agate Horse Shoe Stick Pin

£ 80

€92

$107

Victorian Silver & Agate Horse Shoe Stick Pin

£ 80

€92

$107

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver Gilt Art Nouveau Sterling Brooch

£ 155

€178

$207

Large Silver Gilt Art Nouveau Sterling Brooch

£ 155

€178

$207

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Large Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch – 9ct Gold Mount, Nike Goddess of Victory c.1890

£ 490

€564

$655

Large Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch – 9ct Gold Mount, Nike Goddess of Victory c.1890

£ 490

€564

$655

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Underwoodhall

15ct Peridot + Pear Brooch / Pendent

£ 1,295

€1,489

$1,730

15ct Peridot + Pear Brooch / Pendent

£ 1,295

€1489

$1730

Underwoodhall

Larkin & Gallow

Art Deco Silver & Enamel 'Bluebird' Brooch

£ 99

€114

$132

Art Deco Silver & Enamel 'Bluebird' Brooch

£ 99

€114

$132

Larkin & Gallow

Time to Admire Ltd

9ct Gold Hallmarked Oval Shaped Cameo Pin Brooch

£ 145

€167

$194

9ct Gold Hallmarked Oval Shaped Cameo Pin Brooch

£ 145

€167

$194

Time to Admire Ltd

Larkin & Gallow

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Pheasant Brooch

£ 70

€81

$94

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Pheasant Brooch

£ 70

€81

$94

Larkin & Gallow

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Owl Brooch

£ 295

€339

$394

9ct Gold Owl Brooch

£ 295

€339

$394

Underwoodhall

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Grossé Silvertone Rhinstone & Pearl Flower Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

1980s Grossé Silvertone Rhinstone & Pearl Flower Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Penrose Antiques Ltd

AC Silver

Antique 6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald & 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch c.1890

£ 24,950

€28,695

$33,337

Antique 6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald & 7.30ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch c.1890

£ 24,950

€28695

$33337

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Duette Dress Clip

£ 85

€98

$114

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Duette Dress Clip

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold & Amethyst Bar Brooch

£ 135

€155

$180

9ct Gold & Amethyst Bar Brooch

£ 135

€155

$180

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Pendent & Brooch

£ 695

€799

$929

9ct Pendent & Brooch

£ 695

€799

$929

Underwoodhall

Aion Jewellery

Danish Art Nouveau Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 125

€144

$167

Danish Art Nouveau Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 125

€144

$167

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€127

$147

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€127

$147

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Commemorative

£ 395

€454

$528

9ct Gold Commemorative

£ 395

€454

$528

Underwoodhall

Aion Jewellery

Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Filigree Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Filigree Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Aion Jewellery

George V Silver & Paste Diamond Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€78

$91

George V Silver & Paste Diamond Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€78

$91

Aion Jewellery

French Reverse Carved Lucite Vintage Brooch

£ 34

€39

$45

French Reverse Carved Lucite Vintage Brooch

£ 34

€39

$45

Aion Jewellery