Antique & Vintage Brooches for Sale

Huge Selection of Antique Brooches in all the Vintage Styles You Can Imagine 

Our vintage brooches for sale come in every single design and style available, whatever type of style, theme or period be that Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco we are sure you will find the antique brooch you are looking for by browsing the site. Love Antiques made shopping for an antique brooch easier with our online store. Our website is designed to be easy to use and navigate, so shopping for a vintage brooch or a brooch pin is quick and simple. Looking for antique brooches for sale? Please browse the website and if you are interested in a certain item contact the antique dealer directly who will be more than happy to answer any questions. 

How to Buy Vintage Brooches Online

Think about your personal style before you shop. 

• Are you a fan of animals, flowers, or abstract objects? 
• Are you looking for a gold brooch? If yes, do you want one in 9ct gold or 15ct gold?
• Do you want to buy a bar brooch or those vintage brooches with elaborate designs? 

There are many factors to consider and Love Antiques thought about all of them and made sure you don't need to do more than click a few buttons to find what you're looking for. 

All of our Antique brooches are displayed with full colour images, complete with detailed descriptions. Giving you an overview of the different vintage brooches including materials used, period of production, metal purity marks and Goldsmith/Silversmith hallmarks. 

If you know what you're looking for based on style or preference, you can find brooches according to materials used. If you're partial to a gold brooch, for example, look for the category Gold Brooches on the website and click on it. 

A plethora of antique brooches will be presented to you, whether with gold plating or combined with a seed pearl and other precious stones. 

If you fancy a silver brooch, repeat the process but click on Silver Brooches this time. Choose from a range of brooches in sterling silver, silver citrine, or silver-gilt and enamel. 

Love Antiques is also where you can buy vintage brooches made of diamond and enamel. 

How to Best Sort through Antique Brooches for Sale in the UK

Due to the variety of high-quality and magnificent antique brooches for sale, finding one based on age or date can be overwhelming. It's so easy to get side-tracked by one of the intricately designed Art Deco brooches on display.  

Love Antiques made sure your shopping experience is a breeze by categorising old antique brooches by period. Products are sorted by 20th Century Brooches, 19th Century Brooches, Victorian Brooches, Post 1940s Brooches, Edwardian Brooches, and Art Deco Brooches. 

These should help narrow down your options to a specific period. 

If you've been looking for a Victorian brooch, just visit the page where all the antique Victorian Brooches are on display. Then, choose an item or brooch set from 1837 to 1901. 

In addition, Love Antiques allows you to search and buy antique brooches by Origin--English, British, or Scottish. 

Simple or Fancy Vintage Brooch? Your Decision!

Love Antiques not only sell old antique brooches with decorative styles but also the more subtle bar brooch. Although no less magnificent than a gold brooch shaped like a horse or combined with a seed pearl or two, they are more understated and best used to accentuate an elaborate outfit. 

Love Antiques offer bar brooches in gold, diamond, enamel, and sterling silver. Most of them come with a plaque or central motif that feature different objects, geometric designs, and coloured stones. Since bar brooches became popular during the Edwardian period, check out the page on Edwardian Brooches and shop to your heart's content. 

Your Trusted Source of Antique Vintage Brooches for Sale from Love Antiques 

As a trusted source of antique brooches for sale UK clients rely on, you'll find the best antique pieces from Love Antiques. Whether you want to buy a single brooch or a brooch set, we’ve got you covered. Browse through our gallery of vintage brooches to find what you need or give us a call at 020 8045 3745 for more information and advice on other antique jewellery for sale. 

Antique & Rare Vintage Brooches FAQs

When were brooches invented?

Old brooches originated in England in the middle of the 5th century. During these times, craftsmen used to create rare brooches with distinctive styles and techniques. Used as cloak fasteners by Vikings in the ancient times, they usually consist of thorns, flint, and stick. A silver brooch is one of the most lovely and unusual types of brooch in the Victorian era. It features a scalloped edge or engraved with an intricate floral pattern, accented with leaves.

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 examine the clasps and hinges of antique brooches UK dealers offer to identify what specific period in time they were most popular in. Different eras have different styles of jewellery and stone cuts. You will have to look carefully for any signs of past repair. If you found some vintage brooches UK has with evidence of repair, then the value will be lowered.

Are vintage brooches worth anything?

Rare vintage brooches like silver brooch can be worth a lot of money. Those that represent a specific era and a distinct decorative style are very popular with antique collectors. At Love Antiques, you can find the most sought-after and highly-coveted vintage style brooches that can be a great addition to your collection.

How can you tell if an antique brooch is valuable?

Determining the value of an antique brooch or a silver brooch requires an in-depth understanding of various antique elements. For a starter, you can check for basic repairs or resizing. Alterations may decrease the value of your antique. Closely examine the style, design attributes, materials, gemstones, or use available reference materials to date the antique to its origin. To get reliable information about your antiques, navigate through our collection of brooches.