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

4.72ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Spray Brooch c.1935

£ 5,950

€6,778

$7,966

4.72ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Spray Brooch c.1935

£ 5,950

€6778

$7966

AC Silver

Antique 4.16ct Sapphire & 0.45ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 2,950

€3,360

$3,949

Antique 4.16ct Sapphire & 0.45ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 2,950

€3360

$3949

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

£ 1,290

€1,469

$1,727

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

£ 1,290

€1469

$1727

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Andrew Cox Antiques

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€125

$147

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€125

$147

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco Large 9.68ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10,195

$11,982

Antique Art Deco Large 9.68ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10195

$11982

AC Silver

Antique 12.20ct Garnet & Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jockey Cap Pin Brooch c.1860

£ 2,450

€2,791

$3,280

Antique 12.20ct Garnet & Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jockey Cap Pin Brooch c.1860

£ 2,450

€2791

$3280

AC Silver

Vintage 2.02ct Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3,360

$3,949

Vintage 2.02ct Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3360

$3949

AC Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and 0.95ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5,638

$6,627

Antique Natural Pearl and 0.95ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5638

$6627

AC Silver

Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2,272

$2,671

Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2272

$2671

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Large Art Deco Silver & Paste Stones Brooch

£ 110

€125

$147

Large Art Deco Silver & Paste Stones Brooch

£ 110

€125

$147

Aion Jewellery

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€36

$43

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€36

$43

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.39ct Ruby, Bloodstone, 0.18ct Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,650

€3,019

$3,548

Antique 0.39ct Ruby, Bloodstone, 0.18ct Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,650

€3019

$3548

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10,195

$11,982

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10195

$11982

AC Silver

Antique 1.25ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

£ 2,250

€2,563

$3,012

Antique 1.25ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

£ 2,250

€2563

$3012

AC Silver

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French Double Swinging Monkey Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Marcasite & Ruby Glass Eyes Art Deco 1920s

£ 250

€285

$335

French Double Swinging Monkey Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Marcasite & Ruby Glass Eyes Art Deco 1920s

£ 250

€285

$335

WhatSheWants

The Red House Antiques

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€336

$395

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€336

$395

The Red House Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€142

$167

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€142

$167

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 63.20ct Malachite & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,995

€2,272

$2,671

Antique 63.20ct Malachite & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,995

€2272

$2671

AC Silver

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 395

€450

$529

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 395

€450

$529

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

The Red House Antiques

1920s Silver & Butterfly Wing Brooch

£ 70

€80

$94

1920s Silver & Butterfly Wing Brooch

£ 70

€80

$94

The Red House Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€77

$91

Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€77

$91

Aion Jewellery

Rare Charles Horner Silver & Seed Pearl Serpent Brooch

£ 125

€142

$167

Rare Charles Horner Silver & Seed Pearl Serpent Brooch

£ 125

€142

$167

Aion Jewellery

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Victorian Scottish Silver and Agate Specimen Brooch Circa 1890

£ 195

€222

$261

A Victorian Scottish Silver and Agate Specimen Brooch Circa 1890

£ 195

€222

$261

Robert Belcher Antiques

Georgian Silver Mounted Moss Agate Brooch Circa 1800, English

£ 365

€416

$489

Georgian Silver Mounted Moss Agate Brooch Circa 1800, English

£ 365

€416

$489

Robert Belcher Antiques

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Danish Evald Nielsen Skonvirke Silver Brooch

£ 750

€854

$1,004

Rare Danish Evald Nielsen Skonvirke Silver Brooch

£ 750

€854

$1004

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Gold & Opal Spider

£ 750

€854

$1,004

Art Nouveau Gold & Opal Spider

£ 750

€854

$1004

Antiques in Oxford

Danish Silver Brooch by Niels Erik From

£ 260

€296

$348

Danish Silver Brooch by Niels Erik From

£ 260

€296

$348

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

Vintage 1.15ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3,360

$3,949

Vintage 1.15ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3360

$3949

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Enamel & Silver Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 145

€165

$194

Edwardian Enamel & Silver Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 145

€165

$194

Aion Jewellery

18ct Gold & Amethyst Edwardian Spider Brooch

£ 195

€222

$261

18ct Gold & Amethyst Edwardian Spider Brooch

£ 195

€222

$261

Aion Jewellery

The Red House Antiques

Georgian Gold & Garnet Mourning Brooch

£ 240

€273

$321

Georgian Gold & Garnet Mourning Brooch

£ 240

€273

$321

The Red House Antiques

Georgian Gold & Pearl Mourning Brooch

£ 220

€251

$295

Georgian Gold & Pearl Mourning Brooch

£ 220

€251

$295

The Red House Antiques

Red Bus Art

Brooch Celebrating The Coronation Of The King And Queen 1937

£ 20

€23

$27

Brooch Celebrating The Coronation Of The King And Queen 1937

£ 20

€23

$27

Red Bus Art

AC Silver

Antique 7.20ct Sapphire & 2.91ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1920

£ 4,450

€5,069

$5,957

Antique 7.20ct Sapphire & 2.91ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1920

£ 4,450

€5069

$5957

AC Silver

Antique 2.93ct Sapphire, 2.05ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 4,950

€5,638

$6,627

Antique 2.93ct Sapphire, 2.05ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 4,950

€5638

$6627

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Bar Brooch

£ 135

€154

$181

Edwardian Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Bar Brooch

£ 135

€154

$181

Aion Jewellery

Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace Brooch

£ 595

€678

$797

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace Brooch

£ 595

€678

$797

Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery

Vintage 9ct Gold Opal Emerald Pendant Brooch Necklace

£ 895

€1,019

$1,198

Vintage 9ct Gold Opal Emerald Pendant Brooch Necklace

£ 895

€1019

$1198

Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery

Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Brooch Sapphire Pearls Safety Pin

£ 265

€302

$355

Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Brooch Sapphire Pearls Safety Pin

£ 265

€302

$355

Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery

Antique Victorian 9ct Brooch Rose Gold Amethyst Pearl Safety Pin

£ 235

€268

$315

Antique Victorian 9ct Brooch Rose Gold Amethyst Pearl Safety Pin

£ 235

€268

$315

Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery