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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AC Silver

Antique Victorian 3.47ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch / Hair Pin

£ 4,950

€5,648

$6,651

Antique Victorian 3.47ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch / Hair Pin

£ 4,950

€5648

$6651

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Peridot & Seed Pearl Cluster Brooch 9ct Gold c.1900

£ 275

€314

$370

Antique Victorian Peridot & Seed Pearl Cluster Brooch 9ct Gold c.1900

£ 275

€314

$370

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked 9ct Gold Victorian Flower & Moon Stick Pin

£ 95

€108

$128

Hallmarked 9ct Gold Victorian Flower & Moon Stick Pin

£ 95

€108

$128

Aion Jewellery

Silver Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 45

€51

$60

Silver Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 45

€51

$60

Aion Jewellery

19th Century Swedish Silver & Black Onyx Brooch

£ 110

€126

$148

19th Century Swedish Silver & Black Onyx Brooch

£ 110

€126

$148

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 71.96ct Citrine & 1.05ct Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,507

$5,308

Vintage 71.96ct Citrine & 1.05ct Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4507

$5308

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Victorian Silver Horse Head Stick Pin

£ 68

€78

$91

Hallmarked Victorian Silver Horse Head Stick Pin

£ 68

€78

$91

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Aion Jewellery

Stunning Pair of Georgian Silver & Paste Shoe Buckles

£ 225

€257

$302

Stunning Pair of Georgian Silver & Paste Shoe Buckles

£ 225

€257

$302

Aion Jewellery

Extremely Rare Charles Horner Edwardian Silver Tennis Racquet Brooch

£ 135

€154

$181

Extremely Rare Charles Horner Edwardian Silver Tennis Racquet Brooch

£ 135

€154

$181

Aion Jewellery

Red Bus Art

Gold Cameo Victorian Brooch

£ 197.50

€225

$265

Gold Cameo Victorian Brooch

£ 197.50

€225

$265

Red Bus Art

AC Silver

11.06ct Tourmaline & 0.18ct Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1935

£ 2,950

€3,366

$3,964

11.06ct Tourmaline & 0.18ct Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1935

£ 2,950

€3366

$3964

AC Silver

Red Bus Art

Gold Antique Hunting Brooch

£ 225

€257

$302

Gold Antique Hunting Brooch

£ 225

€257

$302

Red Bus Art

Doubloon

Gold Terrier Brooch

£ 195

€223

$262

Gold Terrier Brooch

£ 195

€223

$262

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Chrysoprase Edwardian Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$74

Silver & Chrysoprase Edwardian Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$74

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Art Deco Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 125

€143

$168

Boxed Art Deco Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 125

€143

$168

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Mandolin Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Mandolin Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 3.70ct Sapphire, 0.48ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1920

£ 2,450

€2,796

$3,292

Antique 3.70ct Sapphire, 0.48ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1920

£ 2,450

€2796

$3292

AC Silver

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Edwardian Art Nouveau Guilloche Silver & Enamel Brooch

Reserved

Edwardian Art Nouveau Guilloche Silver & Enamel Brooch

Reserved

Penrose Antiques Ltd

AC Silver

0.65ct Sapphire, 2.77ct Diamond & Pearl, 18ct White Gold Brooch c.1925

£ 4,450

€5,078

$5,979

0.65ct Sapphire, 2.77ct Diamond & Pearl, 18ct White Gold Brooch c.1925

£ 4,450

€5078

$5979

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide

£ 90

€103

$121

Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide

£ 90

€103

$121

Aion Jewellery

Glass Dragon's Breath Gold Tone Vintage Brooch

£ 38

€43

$51

Glass Dragon's Breath Gold Tone Vintage Brooch

£ 38

€43

$51

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau 14 ct Gold & Ruby Stick Pin

£ 125

€143

$168

Art Nouveau 14 ct Gold & Ruby Stick Pin

£ 125

€143

$168

Aion Jewellery

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Diamond Stick Pin / Tie Pin c.1890

£ 275

€314

$370

Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Diamond Stick Pin / Tie Pin c.1890

£ 275

€314

$370

Artisan Antiques

Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl 9ct Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace - c.1905

£ 450

€513

$605

Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl 9ct Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace - c.1905

£ 450

€513

$605

Artisan Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 2.80ct Emerald, 1.75ct Ruby, 2.10ct Sapphire, 0.26ct Diamond & 18ct Gold Window Brooch by Gubelin c.1950

£ 7,950

€9,071

$10,682

Vintage 2.80ct Emerald, 1.75ct Ruby, 2.10ct Sapphire, 0.26ct Diamond & 18ct Gold Window Brooch by Gubelin c.1950

£ 7,950

€9071

$10682

AC Silver

Larkin & Gallow

Antique Silver Spider Brooch (marked 935)

£ 90

€103

$121

Antique Silver Spider Brooch (marked 935)

£ 90

€103

$121

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

Antique 31.68ct Aquamarine & 18ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 2,650

€3,024

$3,561

Antique 31.68ct Aquamarine & 18ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1910

£ 2,650

€3024

$3561

AC Silver

Andrew Cox Antiques

Attractive George V Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Attractive George V Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Andrew Cox Antiques

Larkin & Gallow

Solid Silver Brooch by Juhls Kautokeino

£ 100

€114

$134

Solid Silver Brooch by Juhls Kautokeino

£ 100

€114

$134

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

2.54ct Sapphire, 3.25ct Diamond & Platinum Leaf Brooch c.1930

£ 5,950

€6,789

$7,995

2.54ct Sapphire, 3.25ct Diamond & Platinum Leaf Brooch c.1930

£ 5,950

€6789

$7995

AC Silver

Antique 42.24ct Aquamarine, 1.62ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch / Pendant c.1920

£ 9,950

€11,353

$13,370

Antique 42.24ct Aquamarine, 1.62ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch / Pendant c.1920

£ 9,950

€11353

$13370

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Rose Gold & Opal Bar Brooch 1918

£ 110

€126

$148

9ct Rose Gold & Opal Bar Brooch 1918

£ 110

€126

$148

Aion Jewellery

Large Oval 19th Century Micro Mosaic Brooch

£ 65

€74

$87

Large Oval 19th Century Micro Mosaic Brooch

£ 65

€74

$87

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

5.85ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Floral Brooch c.1925

£ 4,950

€5,648

$6,651

5.85ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Floral Brooch c.1925

£ 4,950

€5648

$6651

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 15ct Gold Agate & Enamel Brooch

£ 385

€439

$517

Victorian 15ct Gold Agate & Enamel Brooch

£ 385

€439

$517

Aion Jewellery

Scandinavian Silver & Garnet Skonvirke Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Scandinavian Silver & Garnet Skonvirke Brooch

£ 75

€86

$101

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dragonfly Brooch 1916

£ 145

€165

$195

Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dragonfly Brooch 1916

£ 145

€165

$195

Aion Jewellery

Gorgeous Pair of Edwardian Silver & Guilloche Enamel Heart Shaped Hairclips

£ 125

€143

$168

Gorgeous Pair of Edwardian Silver & Guilloche Enamel Heart Shaped Hairclips

£ 125

€143

$168

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Plique-à-Jour and 4.23ct Diamond, 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

£ 5,950

€6,789

$7,995

Antique Plique-à-Jour and 4.23ct Diamond, 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

£ 5,950

€6789

$7995

AC Silver