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 Silver & Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch

£ 85

€97

$114

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch

£ 85

€97

$114

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Running Fox Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Running Fox Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

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AC Silver

Vintage 0.62ct Ruby, 0.50ct Sapphire & 3.15ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch c.1940

£ 5,950

€6,778

$7,966

Vintage 0.62ct Ruby, 0.50ct Sapphire & 3.15ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch c.1940

£ 5,950

€6778

$7966

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Arts & Crafts Carnelian & Chrysoprase Silver Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Arts & Crafts Carnelian & Chrysoprase Silver Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Glass Thistle Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Glass Thistle Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Aion Jewellery

Dutch Joop Schilt Enamel & Silver Plated Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Dutch Joop Schilt Enamel & Silver Plated Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

3.35ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1925

£ 4,950

€5,638

$6,627

3.35ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1925

£ 4,950

€5638

$6627

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver Articulated Bicycle Brooch

£ 85

€97

$114

Art Deco Silver Articulated Bicycle Brooch

£ 85

€97

$114

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 0.95ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Boat Brooch c.1945

£ 4,950

€5,638

$6,627

Vintage 0.95ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Boat Brooch c.1945

£ 4,950

€5638

$6627

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 125

€142

$167

9ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 125

€142

$167

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Small Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 165

€188

$221

Charles Horner Small Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 165

€188

$221

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 2.95ct Diamond and Platinum Crescent Bow Brooch Circa 1930

£ 4,950

€5,638

$6,627

Antique 2.95ct Diamond and Platinum Crescent Bow Brooch Circa 1930

£ 4,950

€5638

$6627

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco German Jugendstil Silver & Agate Brooch

£ 85

€97

$114

Art Deco German Jugendstil Silver & Agate Brooch

£ 85

€97

$114

Aion Jewellery

Gilt Metal Victorian Stick Pin

£ 30

€34

$40

Gilt Metal Victorian Stick Pin

£ 30

€34

$40

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Celluloid and Chrome Poppy Brooch

£ 45

€51

$60

Art Deco Celluloid and Chrome Poppy Brooch

£ 45

€51

$60

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Pearl Butterfly Brooch

£ 175

€199

$234

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Pearl Butterfly Brooch

£ 175

€199

$234

Aion Jewellery

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian 18ct White Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch

£ 475

€541

$636

Edwardian 18ct White Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch

£ 475

€541

$636

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Antique Falize Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,499

$5,288

Rare Antique Falize Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

£ 3,950

€4499

$5288

Antiques in Oxford

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Cornish 'Piskie' Good Luck Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Silver & Enamel Cornish 'Piskie' Good Luck Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Aion Jewellery

Andrew Cox Antiques

A Lovely Mid Century Danish Silver Brooch

£ 100

€114

$134

A Lovely Mid Century Danish Silver Brooch

£ 100

€114

$134

Andrew Cox Antiques

Doubloon

Victorian Gold Mourning Brooch

£ 100

€114

$134

Victorian Gold Mourning Brooch

£ 100

€114

$134

Doubloon

Artisan Antiques

A Stylish 18ct Gold Feather Brooch With Twin Textured Design

£ 1,200

€1,367

$1,607

A Stylish 18ct Gold Feather Brooch With Twin Textured Design

£ 1,200

€1367

$1607

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 85

€97

$114

Art Deco Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 85

€97

$114

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Silver & Amethyst Glass Brooch

£ 68

€77

$91

Hallmarked Silver & Amethyst Glass Brooch

£ 68

€77

$91

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 120

€137

$161

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 120

€137

$161

Aion Jewellery

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€103

$120

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€103

$120

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 3.10ct Diamond & Silver Set Bow Brooch c.1920

£ 3,950

€4,499

$5,288

Antique 3.10ct Diamond & Silver Set Bow Brooch c.1920

£ 3,950

€4499

$5288

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 1.60ct Emerald, 4.22ct Diamond & 12ct Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant c.1890

£ 6,950

€7,917

$9,304

Antique Victorian 1.60ct Emerald, 4.22ct Diamond & 12ct Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant c.1890

£ 6,950

€7917

$9304

AC Silver

SW15Collectables

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€171

$201

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€171

$201

SW15Collectables

Antique Gold-piqué, Tortoiseshell, Naval Sweetheart Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

Antique Gold-piqué, Tortoiseshell, Naval Sweetheart Brooch

£ 95

€108

$127

SW15Collectables

Victorian Gold Brooch Set with Seed Pearls

£ 120

€137

$161

Victorian Gold Brooch Set with Seed Pearls

£ 120

€137

$161

SW15Collectables

19th Century Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch of Bacchante

£ 195

€222

$261

19th Century Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch of Bacchante

£ 195

€222

$261

SW15Collectables

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch

£ 220

€251

$295

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch

£ 220

€251

$295

SW15Collectables

Art Deco Whitby Jet Brooch

Reserved

Art Deco Whitby Jet Brooch

Reserved

SW15Collectables

Aion Jewellery

Unusual Victorian Chester Silver & Gold Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Unusual Victorian Chester Silver & Gold Brooch

£ 75

€85

$100

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Peacock Articulated Stick Pin

£ 60

€68

$80

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Peacock Articulated Stick Pin

£ 60

€68

$80

Aion Jewellery

Rare Set of Four Edwardian Silver Heart Shaped Collar Clips

£ 95

€108

$127

Rare Set of Four Edwardian Silver Heart Shaped Collar Clips

£ 95

€108

$127

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Jade Stick Pin

£ 125

€142

$167

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Jade Stick Pin

£ 125

€142

$167

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Set of Edwardian Enamelled Dress Buttons and Brooch

£ 110

€125

$147

Boxed Set of Edwardian Enamelled Dress Buttons and Brooch

£ 110

€125

$147

Aion Jewellery