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

9ct Gold, Pearl & Bullseye Agate Victorian Stick Pin

£ 120

€138

$162

9ct Gold, Pearl & Bullseye Agate Victorian Stick Pin

£ 120

€138

$162

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Royal Navy Crown Brooch

£ 350

€404

$471

Royal Navy Crown Brooch

£ 350

€404

$471

Doubloon

The Fancy Fox

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

£ 365

€421

$492

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

£ 365

€421

$492

The Fancy Fox

Aion Jewellery

Elegant Edwardian Flower & Leaves Silver Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Elegant Edwardian Flower & Leaves Silver Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Edwardian 15ct Gold & Turquoise Stick Pin

£ 165

€190

$222

Boxed Edwardian 15ct Gold & Turquoise Stick Pin

£ 165

€190

$222

Aion Jewellery

Fabulous Silver Filigree & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 145

€167

$195

Fabulous Silver Filigree & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 145

€167

$195

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€571

$667

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€571

$667

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€114

$133

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€114

$133

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€160

$187

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€160

$187

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,595

$3,031

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

£ 2,250

€2595

$3031

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€127

$148

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€127

$148

Aion Jewellery

Larkin & Gallow

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

£ 80

€92

$108

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

£ 80

€92

$108

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,555

$5,320

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

£ 3,950

€4555

$5320

AC Silver

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2,301

$2,687

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2301

$2687

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€121

$141

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€121

$141

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€179

$209

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€179

$209

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 39,950

€46,070

$53,810

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

£ 39,950

€46070

$53810

AC Silver

Warner & Watts Antiques

20th Century Norwegian Enamel Brooch Style of Marius Hammer

£ 120

€138

$162

20th Century Norwegian Enamel Brooch Style of Marius Hammer

£ 120

€138

$162

Warner & Watts Antiques

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

£ 65

€75

$88

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

£ 65

€75

$88

Warner & Watts Antiques

Silver & Paste Brooch Early 20th Century

£ 60

€69

$81

Silver & Paste Brooch Early 20th Century

£ 60

€69

$81

Warner & Watts Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2,301

$2,687

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2301

$2687

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€686

$801

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€686

$801

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

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

£ 5,950

€6,862

$8,014

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

£ 5,950

€6862

$8014

AC Silver

Highland Antiques Limited

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

£ 495

€571

$667

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

£ 495

€571

$667

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

€110

$128

Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Leaf Brooch

£ 95

€110

$128

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Agate Horse Shoe Stick Pin

£ 80

€92

$108

Victorian Silver & Agate Horse Shoe Stick Pin

£ 80

€92

$108

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver Gilt Art Nouveau Sterling Brooch

£ 155

€179

$209

Large Silver Gilt Art Nouveau Sterling Brooch

£ 155

€179

$209

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

15ct Peridot + Pear Brooch / Pendent

£ 1,295

€1,493

$1,744

15ct Peridot + Pear Brooch / Pendent

£ 1,295

€1493

$1744

Underwoodhall

Larkin & Gallow

Art Deco Silver & Enamel 'Bluebird' Brooch

£ 99

€114

$133

Art Deco Silver & Enamel 'Bluebird' Brooch

£ 99

€114

$133

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

€340

$397

9ct Gold Owl Brooch

£ 295

€340

$397

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

€28,772

$33,606

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

£ 24,950

€28772

$33606

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

€156

$182

9ct Gold & Amethyst Bar Brooch

£ 135

€156

$182

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Pendent & Brooch

£ 695

€801

$936

9ct Pendent & Brooch

£ 695

€801

$936

Underwoodhall

Aion Jewellery

Danish Art Nouveau Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 125

€144

$168

Danish Art Nouveau Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 125

€144

$168

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€127

$148

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€127

$148

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Commemorative

£ 395

€456

$532

9ct Gold Commemorative

£ 395

€456

$532

Underwoodhall