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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William Rand Antiques

Early 20th Century 9ct Gold Scottish Thistle Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Early 20th Century 9ct Gold Scottish Thistle Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

William Rand Antiques

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Marius Hammer Silver Enamel Brooch

£ 85

€99

$107

Marius Hammer Silver Enamel Brooch

£ 85

€99

$107

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Artisan Antiques

Antique Georgian 14ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearls & Black Enamel c.1800

£ 375

€438

$472

Antique Georgian 14ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearls & Black Enamel c.1800

£ 375

€438

$472

Artisan Antiques

Beeches Vintage

Antique Cameo Brooch

£ 35

€41

$44

Antique Cameo Brooch

£ 35

€41

$44

Beeches Vintage

Andrew Cox Antiques

Gorgeous Silver & Amethyst Brooch

£ 155

€181

$195

Gorgeous Silver & Amethyst Brooch

£ 155

€181

$195

Andrew Cox Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Dress Clip

£ 55

€64

$69

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Dress Clip

£ 55

€64

$69

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch

£ 255

€298

$321

Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch

£ 255

€298

$321

Doubloon

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Pearl Pendant Brooch 9ct Gold Flowerhead with Chain Antique Circa 1880

£ 890

€1,040

$1,120

Victorian Pearl Pendant Brooch 9ct Gold Flowerhead with Chain Antique Circa 1880

£ 890

€1040

$1120

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antiques & Chic

Liberty & Co 1975 Anniversary Special Edition Silver Brooch

£ 675

€789

$849

Liberty & Co 1975 Anniversary Special Edition Silver Brooch

£ 675

€789

$849

Antiques & Chic

Aion Jewellery

Antique Silver 'Giardinetto' Pendant Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Antique Silver 'Giardinetto' Pendant Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Aion Jewellery

Mid Century Silver & Gold Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 35

€41

$44

Mid Century Silver & Gold Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 35

€41

$44

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.82ct Diamond, 0.15ct Sapphire, Pearl & 12ct Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 1,795

€2,097

$2,258

Antique 0.82ct Diamond, 0.15ct Sapphire, Pearl & 12ct Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 1,795

€2097

$2258

AC Silver

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Regency Seed Pearl Brooch & Cloak Pin

£ 175

€204

$220

Regency Seed Pearl Brooch & Cloak Pin

£ 175

€204

$220

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Thistle & Golf Club Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Edwardian Silver Thistle & Golf Club Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Aion Jewellery

Wildwinds Antiques

Arts & Craft Bar Brooch

£ 180

€210

$226

Arts & Craft Bar Brooch

£ 180

€210

$226

Wildwinds Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 1.50ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Flower Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2,097

$2,258

Antique 1.50ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Flower Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2097

$2258

AC Silver

Antique 8.65ct Aquamarine & 0.20ct Ruby 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1840

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Antique 8.65ct Aquamarine & 0.20ct Ruby 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1840

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Plaid Brooch Sterling Silver - Thomas Ebbutt - Vintage

£ 44

€51

$55

Scottish Plaid Brooch Sterling Silver - Thomas Ebbutt - Vintage

£ 44

€51

$55

Celtic Heritage

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Aion Jewellery

Small Silver Naval Crown Brooch / Lapel Pin

£ 48

€56

$60

Small Silver Naval Crown Brooch / Lapel Pin

£ 48

€56

$60

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Pearl + 1.18ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Antique Pearl + 1.18ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Extremely Rare Gundorph Albertus (Georg Jensen) Silver Brooch

£ 195

€228

$245

Extremely Rare Gundorph Albertus (Georg Jensen) Silver Brooch

£ 195

€228

$245

Aion Jewellery

Bernard Instone Silver 'Bullseye' Brooch

£ 60

€70

$75

Bernard Instone Silver 'Bullseye' Brooch

£ 60

€70

$75

Aion Jewellery

Andrew Cox Antiques

Gorgeous Silver & Guilloche Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 210

€245

$264

Gorgeous Silver & Guilloche Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 210

€245

$264

Andrew Cox Antiques

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Celtic Style Sterling Silver & Amethyst Brooch, Vintage

£ 45

€53

$57

Scottish Celtic Style Sterling Silver & Amethyst Brooch, Vintage

£ 45

€53

$57

Celtic Heritage

Sgian Dubh, Scottish Dagger Brooch, Silver, Agate, Antique

£ 38

€44

$48

Sgian Dubh, Scottish Dagger Brooch, Silver, Agate, Antique

£ 38

€44

$48

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Plaid Brooch, Agates & Sterling Silver, 8 Lobes

£ 45

€53

$57

Scottish Plaid Brooch, Agates & Sterling Silver, 8 Lobes

£ 45

€53

$57

Celtic Heritage

Vintage Sterling Silver Penannular Brooch - Assayed & Hallmarked

£ 40

€47

$50

Vintage Sterling Silver Penannular Brooch - Assayed & Hallmarked

£ 40

€47

$50

Celtic Heritage

Victorian Scottish Highland Style Agate & Silver Ornate Brooch

£ 165

€193

$208

Victorian Scottish Highland Style Agate & Silver Ornate Brooch

£ 165

€193

$208

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Malcolm Gray, Vintage Small & Simple Celtic Knot Brooch

£ 25

€29

$31

Scottish Malcolm Gray, Vintage Small & Simple Celtic Knot Brooch

£ 25

€29

$31

Celtic Heritage

Antique Silver Penannular Brooch, Massive & Heavy, Medieval Style

£ 280

€327

$352

Antique Silver Penannular Brooch, Massive & Heavy, Medieval Style

£ 280

€327

$352

Celtic Heritage

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen ‘Daisy’ Brooch & Pendant on Chain

£ 1,125

€1,314

$1,415

Georg Jensen ‘Daisy’ Brooch & Pendant on Chain

£ 1,125

€1314

$1415

Antiques in Oxford

Early Victorian Gold & Garnet Brooch

£ 695

€812

$874

Early Victorian Gold & Garnet Brooch

£ 695

€812

$874

Antiques in Oxford

Aion Jewellery

Danish Silver Stylised Flower Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Danish Silver Stylised Flower Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Aion Jewellery

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Clan Badge or Crest Clan Graham, Sterling Silver

£ 58

€68

$73

Scottish Clan Badge or Crest Clan Graham, Sterling Silver

£ 58

€68

$73

Celtic Heritage

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Mother of Pearl Spider Brooch

£ 80

€93

$101

Edwardian Silver & Mother of Pearl Spider Brooch

£ 80

€93

$101

Aion Jewellery

Celtic Heritage

Sterling Silver Clan Badge for Clan Sutherland, Large Size, Hallmarked

£ 110

€128

$138

Sterling Silver Clan Badge for Clan Sutherland, Large Size, Hallmarked

£ 110

€128

$138

Celtic Heritage

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Floral Spray Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Silver & Enamel Floral Spray Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Aion Jewellery

Jugendstil Silver & Garnet Bar Brooch

£ 45

€53

$57

Jugendstil Silver & Garnet Bar Brooch

£ 45

€53

$57

Aion Jewellery

Marius Hammer Silver Gilt Filigree Brooch

£ 135

€158

$170

Marius Hammer Silver Gilt Filigree Brooch

£ 135

€158

$170

Aion Jewellery

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