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 1.52ct Aquamarine & 2.92ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Double Clip Brooch c.1925

£ 3,950

€4,532

$5,376

Antique 1.52ct Aquamarine & 2.92ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Double Clip Brooch c.1925

£ 3,950

€4532

$5376

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Horse / Horseshoe Lapel Pin

£ 80

€92

$109

Victorian Silver Horse / Horseshoe Lapel Pin

£ 80

€92

$109

Aion Jewellery

Iona Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch

£ 58

€67

$79

Iona Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch

£ 58

€67

$79

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2,059

$2,443

Antique Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2059

$2443

AC Silver

0.52ct Ruby & 5.32ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1935

£ 9,950

€11,416

$13,541

0.52ct Ruby & 5.32ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1935

£ 9,950

€11416

$13541

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Scottish Provincial Silver Sprouting Tree Trunk Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Scottish Provincial Silver Sprouting Tree Trunk Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

French Silver Gilt Filigree Scarf Pin

£ 75

€86

$102

French Silver Gilt Filigree Scarf Pin

£ 75

€86

$102

Aion Jewellery

Ola M Gorie Celtic Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Ola M Gorie Celtic Silver Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Norwegian 19th Century 925 Silver Gilt Enamel Viking Ship Brooch Gustav Gaudernack

£ 5,000

€5,737

$6,805

Norwegian 19th Century 925 Silver Gilt Enamel Viking Ship Brooch Gustav Gaudernack

£ 5,000

€5737

$6805

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Historic David Anderson Silver & Enamel Royal Presentation Bar Crown Brooch

£ 2,500

€2,868

$3,402

Historic David Anderson Silver & Enamel Royal Presentation Bar Crown Brooch

£ 2,500

€2868

$3402

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

AC Silver

Antique 1.10ct Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1890

£ 2,550

€2,926

$3,470

Antique 1.10ct Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1890

£ 2,550

€2926

$3470

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Shetland Silver Seagull Brooch

£ 68

€78

$93

Shetland Silver Seagull Brooch

£ 68

€78

$93

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

£ 110

€126

$150

Edwardian Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

£ 110

€126

$150

Aion Jewellery

Jeff Sims Antiques

Vintage Scottish Silver Celtic Themed Brooch

£ 55

€63

$75

Vintage Scottish Silver Celtic Themed Brooch

£ 55

€63

$75

Jeff Sims Antiques

Doubloon

Diamond & Pearl Brooch

£ 425

€488

$578

Diamond & Pearl Brooch

£ 425

€488

$578

Doubloon

Garnet & Pearl Garland Brooch

£ 165

€189

$225

Garnet & Pearl Garland Brooch

£ 165

€189

$225

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Danish Silver & Marcasite Golfing Pendant Brooch

£ 58

€67

$79

Danish Silver & Marcasite Golfing Pendant Brooch

£ 58

€67

$79

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Citrine Thistle Brooch

£ 68

€78

$93

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Citrine Thistle Brooch

£ 68

€78

$93

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Sweetheart Brooch

£ 68

€78

$93

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Sweetheart Brooch

£ 68

€78

$93

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Mother of Pearl, 0.65ct Diamond & Peridot, 12ct Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch c.1880

£ 3,950

€4,532

$5,376

Antique Mother of Pearl, 0.65ct Diamond & Peridot, 12ct Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch c.1880

£ 3,950

€4532

$5376

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Unusual German Silver Jockey Whip Brooch

£ 75

€86

$102

Unusual German Silver Jockey Whip Brooch

£ 75

€86

$102

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Swallow Brooch

£ 125

€143

$170

Edwardian Silver & Paste Swallow Brooch

£ 125

€143

$170

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 125

€143

$170

Large Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 125

€143

$170

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Gilt Dragonfly Bar Brooch

£ 110

€126

$150

Edwardian Silver Gilt Dragonfly Bar Brooch

£ 110

€126

$150

Aion Jewellery

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Scandinavian Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€166

$197

Scandinavian Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€166

$197

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Artisan Antiques

Antique French 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Agate Victorian c.1880

£ 1,650

€1,893

$2,246

Antique French 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Agate Victorian c.1880

£ 1,650

€1893

$2246

Artisan Antiques

AC Silver

Art Deco 9.10ct Aquamarine & 0.24ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1925

£ 2,950

€3,385

$4,015

Art Deco 9.10ct Aquamarine & 0.24ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1925

£ 2,950

€3385

$4015

AC Silver

Larkin & Gallow

Danish Anton Michelsen Silver Brooch by Gertrud Engel

£ 125

€143

$170

Danish Anton Michelsen Silver Brooch by Gertrud Engel

£ 125

€143

$170

Larkin & Gallow

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Gold & Seed Pearl Swallow Brooch

£ 145

€166

$197

Victorian 9ct Gold & Seed Pearl Swallow Brooch

£ 145

€166

$197

Aion Jewellery

Large Hallmarked Silver & Marcasite Orchid Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Large Hallmarked Silver & Marcasite Orchid Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Coral Brooch

£ 95

€109

$129

Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Coral Brooch

£ 95

€109

$129

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.81ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2,289

$2,715

Antique 0.81ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2289

$2715

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 75

€86

$102

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 75

€86

$102

Aion Jewellery

Striking Edwardian Silver & Moss Agate Shamrock Brooch

£ 95

€109

$129

Striking Edwardian Silver & Moss Agate Shamrock Brooch

£ 95

€109

$129

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 135

€155

$184

9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 135

€155

$184

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Paste Stick Pin

£ 95

€109

$129

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Paste Stick Pin

£ 95

€109

$129

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 1.45ct Sapphire, 6.16ct Diamond & Natural Pearl, 9ct Yellow Gold Crown Brooch c.1880

£ 10,950

€12,563

$14,902

Antique 1.45ct Sapphire, 6.16ct Diamond & Natural Pearl, 9ct Yellow Gold Crown Brooch c.1880

£ 10,950

€12563

$14902

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch

£ 85

€98

$116

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Running Fox Brooch

£ 75

€86

$102

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Running Fox Brooch

£ 75

€86

$102

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 0.62ct Ruby, 0.50ct Sapphire & 3.15ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch c.1940

£ 5,950

€6,827

$8,098

Vintage 0.62ct Ruby, 0.50ct Sapphire & 3.15ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch c.1940

£ 5,950

€6827

$8098

AC Silver

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