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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Antiques in Oxford

Antique John Atkins & Son Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch

£ 250

€288

$334

Antique John Atkins & Son Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch

£ 250

€288

$334

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Ruby and Pearl Starburst Gold Brooch.

£ 925

€1,064

$1,236

Antique Ruby and Pearl Starburst Gold Brooch.

£ 925

€1064

$1236

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Gold Snake Mourning Brooch with Heart Drop

£ 1,550

€1,783

$2,071

Antique Gold Snake Mourning Brooch with Heart Drop

£ 1,550

€1783

$2071

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Early Chrysoprase & Moonstone Brooch by Georg Jensen

£ 950

€1,093

$1,269

Rare Early Chrysoprase & Moonstone Brooch by Georg Jensen

£ 950

€1093

$1269

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Cannetille Work Pearl and Turquoise Gold Brooch

£ 1,350

€1,553

$1,804

Antique Cannetille Work Pearl and Turquoise Gold Brooch

£ 1,350

€1553

$1804

Antiques in Oxford

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Retro Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Clip on Earrings and Brooch Set Leaf Design Circa 1950s

£ 2,750

€3,163

$3,674

Retro Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Clip on Earrings and Brooch Set Leaf Design Circa 1950s

£ 2,750

€3163

$3674

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AC Silver

Vintage 3.02ct Zimbabwe Emerald and 6.88ct Diamond 14k White Gold Brooch Circa 1965

£ 8,950

€10,293

$11,959

Vintage 3.02ct Zimbabwe Emerald and 6.88ct Diamond 14k White Gold Brooch Circa 1965

£ 8,950

€10293

$11959

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

French Art Deco Silver, Pearl & Marcasite Duette Clip

£ 95

€109

$127

French Art Deco Silver, Pearl & Marcasite Duette Clip

£ 95

€109

$127

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Silver & Carnelian Brooch

£ 78

€90

$104

Art Nouveau Silver & Carnelian Brooch

£ 78

€90

$104

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 3.40ct Garnet 4.00ct Sodalite and Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Pendant/brooch Circa 1870

£ 2,950

€3,393

$3,942

Antique Victorian 3.40ct Garnet 4.00ct Sodalite and Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Pendant/brooch Circa 1870

£ 2,950

€3393

$3942

AC Silver

Artsubject

Vintage Bespoke Exquisite 18k White Gold Brooch with Fire Opal & Old Cut Natural Diamonds

£ 3,390

€3,899

$4,530

Vintage Bespoke Exquisite 18k White Gold Brooch with Fire Opal & Old Cut Natural Diamonds

£ 3,390

€3899

$4530

Artsubject

Larkin & Gallow

Vintage Danish Silver Brooch by Michelsen

£ 120

€138

$160

Vintage Danish Silver Brooch by Michelsen

£ 120

€138

$160

Larkin & Gallow

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Banded Agate Stick Pin

£ 68

€78

$91

Victorian Silver & Banded Agate Stick Pin

£ 68

€78

$91

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 3.50ct Sapphire & 4.42ct Diamond 18k White Gold Brooch c.1980

£ 4,950

€5,693

$6,614

Vintage 3.50ct Sapphire & 4.42ct Diamond 18k White Gold Brooch c.1980

£ 4,950

€5693

$6614

AC Silver

Antique 0.15ct Multi-gemstone & 0.12ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1920

£ 3,950

€4,543

$5,278

Antique 0.15ct Multi-gemstone & 0.12ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1920

£ 3,950

€4543

$5278

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

German Silver, Pearl & Paste Sapphire & Diamond Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

German Silver, Pearl & Paste Sapphire & Diamond Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Silver & Rose de France Amethyst Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Art Nouveau Silver & Rose de France Amethyst Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Aion Jewellery

Austrian 935 Grade Silver & Citrine Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Austrian 935 Grade Silver & Citrine Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 4.64ct Diamond & 9k Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,543

$5,278

Antique Victorian 4.64ct Diamond & 9k Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4543

$5278

AC Silver

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Malachite Greek Key Enamel Brooch – Neoclassical Revival

£ 650

€748

$869

Malachite Greek Key Enamel Brooch – Neoclassical Revival

£ 650

€748

$869

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Andrew Cox Antiques

A Lovely Victorian 9ct Gold Dragonfly Brooch

£ 165

€190

$220

A Lovely Victorian 9ct Gold Dragonfly Brooch

£ 165

€190

$220

Andrew Cox Antiques

An Attractive Norwegian Silver & Enamel Bar Brooch

£ 115

€132

$154

An Attractive Norwegian Silver & Enamel Bar Brooch

£ 115

€132

$154

Andrew Cox Antiques

Underwoodhall

Yellow Metal & Jade Brooch

£ 365

€420

$488

Yellow Metal & Jade Brooch

£ 365

€420

$488

Underwoodhall

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Cherub Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Ornate Frame - c.1860

£ 650

€748

$869

Antique Victorian Cherub Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Ornate Frame - c.1860

£ 650

€748

$869

Artisan Antiques

Antique Citrine Brooch 12K Gold Quatrefoil Style Design - 19th c

£ 450

€518

$601

Antique Citrine Brooch 12K Gold Quatrefoil Style Design - 19th c

£ 450

€518

$601

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Pearl Brooch 15K Gold - c.1900

£ 450

€518

$601

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Pearl Brooch 15K Gold - c.1900

£ 450

€518

$601

Artisan Antiques

Antique Blue Enamel Fleur de Lys Brooch 18K Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th c

£ 1,650

€1,898

$2,205

Antique Blue Enamel Fleur de Lys Brooch 18K Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th c

£ 1,650

€1898

$2205

Artisan Antiques

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Italian Neoclassical Roman Goddess Aurora in Her Horse-drawn Chariot — Georgian Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1820

£ 2,595

€2,984

$3,467

Italian Neoclassical Roman Goddess Aurora in Her Horse-drawn Chariot — Georgian Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1820

£ 2,595

€2984

$3467

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Norman Grant Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€167

$194

Norman Grant Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€167

$194

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

AC Silver

Antique Essex Crystal & 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1880

£ 4,950

€5,693

$6,614

Antique Essex Crystal & 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1880

£ 4,950

€5693

$6614

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Butterfly Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Butterfly Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Aion Jewellery

Scottish Iona Silver & Moss Agate Tie/collar Stud

£ 68

€78

$91

Scottish Iona Silver & Moss Agate Tie/collar Stud

£ 68

€78

$91

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Stick Pin

£ 165

€190

$220

Victorian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Stick Pin

£ 165

€190

$220

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Edwardian 0.26ct Ruby 1.02ct Diamond Pearl & Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,543

$5,278

Antique Edwardian 0.26ct Ruby 1.02ct Diamond Pearl & Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch

£ 3,950

€4543

$5278

AC Silver

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Continental Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 325

€374

$434

A Continental Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 325

€374

$434

Robert Belcher Antiques

Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian Silver Montrose Agate & Citrine Brooch c.1880

£ 495

€569

$661

Victorian Silver Montrose Agate & Citrine Brooch c.1880

£ 495

€569

$661

Highland Antiques Limited

Larkin & Gallow

Danish Enamel Silver Brooch in Electric Orange

£ 140

€161

$187

Danish Enamel Silver Brooch in Electric Orange

£ 140

€161

$187

Larkin & Gallow

Scandinavian Enamel Silver Feather Brooch

£ 125

€144

$167

Scandinavian Enamel Silver Feather Brooch

£ 125

€144

$167

Larkin & Gallow

Norwegian Two Leaf Plum Enamel on Silver Brooch

£ 135

€155

$180

Norwegian Two Leaf Plum Enamel on Silver Brooch

£ 135

€155

$180

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

8.12ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Floral Spray Brooch c.1930

£ 8,950

€10,293

$11,959

8.12ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Floral Spray Brooch c.1930

£ 8,950

€10293

$11959

AC Silver