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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Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 185

€211

$247

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 185

€211

$247

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold, Pearl & Bullseye Agate Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€125

$147

9ct Gold, Pearl & Bullseye Agate Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€125

$147

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Royal Navy Crown Brooch

£ 350

€398

$467

Royal Navy Crown Brooch

£ 350

€398

$467

Doubloon

The Fancy Fox

Beautiful French Gilt Ormolu Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Tussie Mussie / Nosegay / Posy Holder

£ 365

€415

$487

Beautiful French Gilt Ormolu Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Tussie Mussie / Nosegay / Posy Holder

£ 365

€415

$487

The Fancy Fox

Aion Jewellery

Elegant Edwardian Flower & Leaves Silver Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Elegant Edwardian Flower & Leaves Silver Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Edwardian 15ct Gold & Turquoise Stick Pin

£ 165

€188

$220

Boxed Edwardian 15ct Gold & Turquoise Stick Pin

£ 165

€188

$220

Aion Jewellery

Fabulous Silver Filigree & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 145

€165

$193

Fabulous Silver Filigree & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 145

€165

$193

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€563

$660

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€563

$660

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€113

$132

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€113

$132

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€158

$185

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€158

$185

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Art Deco 4.35ct Diamond & Platinum Clip Brooch c.1935

£ 4,950

€5,635

$6,605

Art Deco 4.35ct Diamond & Platinum Clip Brooch c.1935

£ 4,950

€5635

$6605

AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,561

$3,002

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

£ 2,250

€2561

$3002

AC Silver

Antique 3.50ct Burmese Sapphire, 1.65ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 4,950

€5,635

$6,605

Antique 3.50ct Burmese Sapphire, 1.65ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 4,950

€5635

$6605

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 105

€120

$140

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 105

€120

$140

Aion Jewellery

Larkin & Gallow

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

£ 80

€91

$107

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

£ 80

€91

$107

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,496

$5,271

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

£ 3,950

€4496

$5271

AC Silver

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2,271

$2,662

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2271

$2662

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€176

$207

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€176

$207

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 39,950

€45,475

$53,306

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

£ 39,950

€45475

$53306

AC Silver

Warner & Watts Antiques

Striking Modernist Style Silver Brooch by Ivar T. Holth, Norway

£ 160

€182

$213

Striking Modernist Style Silver Brooch by Ivar T. Holth, Norway

£ 160

€182

$213

Warner & Watts Antiques

Norwegian Butterfly Brooch by Hroar Prydz

£ 155

€176

$207

Norwegian Butterfly Brooch by Hroar Prydz

£ 155

€176

$207

Warner & Watts Antiques

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

£ 115

€131

$153

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

£ 115

€131

$153

Warner & Watts Antiques

20th Century Norwegian Enamel Brooch Style of Marius Hammer

£ 120

€137

$160

20th Century Norwegian Enamel Brooch Style of Marius Hammer

£ 120

€137

$160

Warner & Watts Antiques

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

£ 65

€74

$87

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

£ 65

€74

$87

Warner & Watts Antiques

Silver & Paste Brooch Early 20th Century

£ 60

€68

$80

Silver & Paste Brooch Early 20th Century

£ 60

€68

$80

Warner & Watts Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2,271

$2,662

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2271

$2662

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€677

$794

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€677

$794

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

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

£ 5,950

€6,773

$7,939

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

£ 5,950

€6773

$7939

AC Silver

Highland Antiques Limited

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

£ 495

€563

$660

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

£ 495

€563

$660

Highland Antiques Limited

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Union Jack Flag Queen's Coronation Brooch

£ 85

€97

$113

Silver & Enamel Union Jack Flag Queen's Coronation Brooch

£ 85

€97

$113

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Leaf Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Leaf Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Agate Horse Shoe Stick Pin

£ 80

€91

$107

Victorian Silver & Agate Horse Shoe Stick Pin

£ 80

€91

$107

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver Gilt Art Nouveau Sterling Brooch

£ 155

€176

$207

Large Silver Gilt Art Nouveau Sterling Brooch

£ 155

€176

$207

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 490

€558

$654

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

£ 490

€558

$654

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Underwoodhall

15ct Peridot + Pear Brooch / Pendent

£ 1,295

€1,474

$1,728

15ct Peridot + Pear Brooch / Pendent

£ 1,295

€1474

$1728

Underwoodhall

Larkin & Gallow

Art Deco Silver & Enamel 'Bluebird' Brooch

£ 70

€80

$93

Art Deco Silver & Enamel 'Bluebird' Brooch

£ 70

€80

$93

Larkin & Gallow

Time to Admire Ltd

9ct Gold Hallmarked Oval Shaped Cameo Pin Brooch

£ 145

€165

$193

9ct Gold Hallmarked Oval Shaped Cameo Pin Brooch

£ 145

€165

$193

Time to Admire Ltd

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Owl Brooch

£ 295

€336

$394

9ct Gold Owl Brooch

£ 295

€336

$394

Underwoodhall

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Grossé Silvertone Rhinstone & Pearl Flower Brooch

£ 85

€97

$113

1980s Grossé Silvertone Rhinstone & Pearl Flower Brooch

£ 85

€97

$113

Penrose Antiques Ltd