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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Antiques in Oxford

Rare Antique Falize Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,551

$5,226

Rare Antique Falize Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

£ 3,950

€4551

$5226

Antiques in Oxford

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Cornish 'Piskie' Good Luck Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Silver & Enamel Cornish 'Piskie' Good Luck Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Victorian Gold Mourning Brooch

£ 100

€115

$132

Victorian Gold Mourning Brooch

£ 100

€115

$132

Doubloon

Artisan Antiques

A Stylish 18ct Gold Feather Brooch With Twin Textured Design

£ 1,200

€1,382

$1,588

A Stylish 18ct Gold Feather Brooch With Twin Textured Design

£ 1,200

€1382

$1588

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Art Deco Silver Scottie Dog Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Silver & Amethyst Glass Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Hallmarked Silver & Amethyst Glass Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 120

€138

$159

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 120

€138

$159

Aion Jewellery

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€104

$119

Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 90

€104

$119

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Charles Horner Silver & Citrine Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 3.10ct Diamond & Silver Set Bow Brooch c.1920

£ 3,950

€4,551

$5,226

Antique 3.10ct Diamond & Silver Set Bow Brooch c.1920

£ 3,950

€4551

$5226

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 1.60ct Emerald, 4.22ct Diamond & 12ct Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant c.1890

£ 6,950

€8,007

$9,195

Antique Victorian 1.60ct Emerald, 4.22ct Diamond & 12ct Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant c.1890

£ 6,950

€8007

$9195

AC Silver

SW15Collectables

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€173

$198

19th Century Gold-mounted Portrait Brooch

£ 150

€173

$198

SW15Collectables

Antique Gold-piqué, Tortoiseshell, Naval Sweetheart Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Antique Gold-piqué, Tortoiseshell, Naval Sweetheart Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

SW15Collectables

19th Century Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch of Bacchante

£ 195

€225

$258

19th Century Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch of Bacchante

£ 195

€225

$258

SW15Collectables

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch

£ 220

€253

$291

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch

£ 220

€253

$291

SW15Collectables

Art Deco Whitby Jet Brooch

Reserved

Art Deco Whitby Jet Brooch

Reserved

SW15Collectables

Aion Jewellery

Unusual Victorian Chester Silver & Gold Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Unusual Victorian Chester Silver & Gold Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Peacock Articulated Stick Pin

£ 60

€69

$79

Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Peacock Articulated Stick Pin

£ 60

€69

$79

Aion Jewellery

Rare Set of Four Edwardian Silver Heart Shaped Collar Clips

£ 95

€109

$126

Rare Set of Four Edwardian Silver Heart Shaped Collar Clips

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Jade Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$165

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Jade Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$165

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Set of Edwardian Enamelled Dress Buttons and Brooch

£ 110

€127

$146

Boxed Set of Edwardian Enamelled Dress Buttons and Brooch

£ 110

€127

$146

Aion Jewellery

Marius Hammer Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 115

€132

$152

Marius Hammer Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 115

€132

$152

Aion Jewellery

American Sterling Art Deco Silver Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 95

€109

$126

American Sterling Art Deco Silver Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 11.20ct Black Onyx & 0.91ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 2,750

€3,168

$3,638

Antique Art Deco 11.20ct Black Onyx & 0.91ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 2,750

€3168

$3638

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

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

£ 275

€317

$364

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

£ 275

€317

$364

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked 9ct Gold Victorian Flower & Moon Stick Pin

£ 95

€109

$126

Hallmarked 9ct Gold Victorian Flower & Moon Stick Pin

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

Silver Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 45

€52

$60

Silver Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 45

€52

$60

Aion Jewellery

19th Century Swedish Silver & Black Onyx Brooch

£ 110

€127

$146

19th Century Swedish Silver & Black Onyx Brooch

£ 110

€127

$146

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,551

$5,226

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

£ 3,950

€4551

$5226

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Victorian Silver Horse Head Stick Pin

£ 68

€78

$90

Hallmarked Victorian Silver Horse Head Stick Pin

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Stunning Pair of Georgian Silver & Paste Shoe Buckles

£ 225

€259

$298

Stunning Pair of Georgian Silver & Paste Shoe Buckles

£ 225

€259

$298

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,399

$3,903

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

£ 2,950

€3399

$3903

AC Silver

Doubloon

Gold Terrier Brooch

£ 195

€225

$258

Gold Terrier Brooch

£ 195

€225

$258

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Chrysoprase Edwardian Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Silver & Chrysoprase Edwardian Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Art Deco Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$165

Boxed Art Deco Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 125

€144

$165

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Mandolin Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Mandolin Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 2,450

€2,822

$3,241

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

£ 2,450

€2822

$3241

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

€5,127

$5,887

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

£ 4,450

€5127

$5887

AC Silver

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