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

Unusual Edwardian Silver, Enamel and Jet Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Unusual Edwardian Silver, Enamel and Jet Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Aion Jewellery

Austro-Hungarian Silver Mesh Bar Brooch with Cherub

£ 110

€127

$147

Austro-Hungarian Silver Mesh Bar Brooch with Cherub

£ 110

€127

$147

Aion Jewellery

Small Victorian Silver and Moonstone Safety Pin Brooch

£ 105

€121

$140

Small Victorian Silver and Moonstone Safety Pin Brooch

£ 105

€121

$140

Aion Jewellery

Red Bus Art

Solid Silver Rose Brooch

£ 117

€135

$156

Solid Silver Rose Brooch

£ 117

€135

$156

Red Bus Art

AC Silver

Antique Hardstone and 0.78ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,950

€3,393

$3,942

Antique Hardstone and 0.78ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,950

€3393

$3942

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Chester Opal and Ruby Brooch

£ 135

€155

$180

9ct Gold Chester Opal and Ruby Brooch

£ 135

€155

$180

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Duette Clip/brooch

£ 90

€104

$120

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Duette Clip/brooch

£ 90

€104

$120

Aion Jewellery

Scandinavian Silver Gilt & Almandine Garnet Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Scandinavian Silver Gilt & Almandine Garnet Brooch

£ 95

€109

$127

Aion Jewellery

Andrew Cox Antiques

An Unusual Silver & Rose Quartz Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

An Unusual Silver & Rose Quartz Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Andrew Cox Antiques

Doubloon

Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 78

€90

$104

Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 78

€90

$104

Doubloon

AC Silver

Antique 0.65ct Diamond and 22ct Yellow Gold Floral Brooch Circa 1880

£ 6,950

€7,993

$9,286

Antique 0.65ct Diamond and 22ct Yellow Gold Floral Brooch Circa 1880

£ 6,950

€7993

$9286

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Chester Silver Charles Horner Brooch

£ 65

€75

$87

Edwardian Chester Silver Charles Horner Brooch

£ 65

€75

$87

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

9ct Gold Owl Bar Brooch

£ 195

€224

$261

9ct Gold Owl Bar Brooch

£ 195

€224

$261

Doubloon

Silver/silver Gilt Dog Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Silver/silver Gilt Dog Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Doubloon

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 0.54ct Onyx, Rock Crystal and 0.29ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Circa 1930

£ 1,995

€2,294

$2,666

Antique Art Deco 0.54ct Onyx, Rock Crystal and 0.29ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Circa 1930

£ 1,995

€2294

$2666

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Turquoise Arts & Crafts Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Silver & Turquoise Arts & Crafts Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Pearl, 0.30ct Demantoid Garnet, 0.45ct Ruby and 0.35ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Sweetheart Brooch Circa 1890

£ 4,950

€5,693

$6,614

Antique Pearl, 0.30ct Demantoid Garnet, 0.45ct Ruby and 0.35ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Sweetheart Brooch Circa 1890

£ 4,950

€5693

$6614

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Greyhound Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Greyhound Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

19th Century Norwegian Silver Filigree & Coral Bar Brooch

£ 110

€127

$147

19th Century Norwegian Silver Filigree & Coral Bar Brooch

£ 110

€127

$147

Aion Jewellery

Quality Arts & Crafts Silver 'norse Shield' Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Quality Arts & Crafts Silver 'norse Shield' Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Large Silver & Enamel RAF Wings Brooch by Charles Horner

£ 95

€109

$127

Large Silver & Enamel RAF Wings Brooch by Charles Horner

£ 95

€109

$127

Doubloon

AC Silver

Antique 42.50ct Aquamarine and Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Birks Brooch Circa 1935

£ 4,995

€5,745

$6,674

Antique 42.50ct Aquamarine and Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Birks Brooch Circa 1935

£ 4,995

€5745

$6674

AC Silver

Century Antiques

Antique Arts & Craft Silver & Amethyst Brooch - Circa 1910

£ 85

€98

$114

Antique Arts & Craft Silver & Amethyst Brooch - Circa 1910

£ 85

€98

$114

Century Antiques

WhatSheWants

Pair of Art Deco Catalin & Jewelled Hat Pins Circa 1920

£ 48

€55

$64

Pair of Art Deco Catalin & Jewelled Hat Pins Circa 1920

£ 48

€55

$64

WhatSheWants

Aion Jewellery

Early 20th Century Silver Lizard Brooch

£ 65

€75

$87

Early 20th Century Silver Lizard Brooch

£ 65

€75

$87

Aion Jewellery

Queens Antiques & Collectables

Vintage French Catherine Popesco Brooch Blue & Green Enamel

£ 55

€63

$73

Vintage French Catherine Popesco Brooch Blue & Green Enamel

£ 55

€63

$73

Queens Antiques & Collectables

Underwoodhall

Silver Posy Holder Brooch - Birmingham 1882

£ 125

€144

$167

Silver Posy Holder Brooch - Birmingham 1882

£ 125

€144

$167

Underwoodhall

Irish Silver Brooch - Dublin 1965

£ 49

€56

$65

Irish Silver Brooch - Dublin 1965

£ 49

€56

$65

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique 4.42ct Aquamarine, 1.35ct Ruby, 0.22ct Diamond and 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1935

£ 2,950

€3,393

$3,942

Antique 4.42ct Aquamarine, 1.35ct Ruby, 0.22ct Diamond and 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1935

£ 2,950

€3393

$3942

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

Silver Mayflower Brooch. Chester 1955

£ 65

€75

$87

Silver Mayflower Brooch. Chester 1955

£ 65

€75

$87

Underwoodhall

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Diamond Tiara Starburst with Convertible Brooch / Pendant c.1890

£ 23,500

€27,027

$31,400

Antique Victorian Diamond Tiara Starburst with Convertible Brooch / Pendant c.1890

£ 23,500

€27027

$31400

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Austrian Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Art Deco Austrian Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Aion Jewellery

Unusual Victorian Engraved Silver Pendant Cross Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Unusual Victorian Engraved Silver Pendant Cross Brooch

£ 75

€86

$100

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver & Mother of Pearl Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Large Silver & Mother of Pearl Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 1.17ct Ruby & 1.56ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 2,950

€3,393

$3,942

Antique 1.17ct Ruby & 1.56ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 2,950

€3393

$3942

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Paste Diamond Bow Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Art Deco Silver & Paste Diamond Bow Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 23.50ct Garnet & 0.28ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 6,950

€7,993

$9,286

Antique 23.50ct Garnet & 0.28ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 6,950

€7993

$9286

AC Silver

Vintage 2.15 Carat Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 2,750

€3,163

$3,674

Vintage 2.15 Carat Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 2,750

€3163

$3674

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Chester Edwardian Silver & Pearl Brooch

£ 125

€144

$167

Charles Horner Chester Edwardian Silver & Pearl Brooch

£ 125

€144

$167

Aion Jewellery

Rare Victorian Cricket Themed Silver Stick Pin

£ 95

€109

$127

Rare Victorian Cricket Themed Silver Stick Pin

£ 95

€109

$127

Aion Jewellery