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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Robert Belcher Antiques

A Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Amethyst Large Brooch

£ 295

€340

$390

A Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Amethyst Large Brooch

£ 295

€340

$390

Robert Belcher Antiques

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Coral Circular Brooch

£ 210

€242

$278

Antique Coral Circular Brooch

£ 210

€242

$278

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Gold & Moonstone Brooch

£ 595

€685

$787

Antique Gold & Moonstone Brooch

£ 595

€685

$787

Antiques in Oxford

Georgian Silver & Opaline Brooch

Reserved

Georgian Silver & Opaline Brooch

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

Georgian Era Silver & Opaline Brooch with Black Dot Stones

Reserved

Georgian Era Silver & Opaline Brooch with Black Dot Stones

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Abalone Lotus Flower Brooch

£ 125

€144

$165

Edwardian Silver & Abalone Lotus Flower Brooch

£ 125

€144

$165

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Dragonfly Brooch

£ 110

€127

$146

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Dragonfly Brooch

£ 110

€127

$146

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 185

€213

$245

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 185

€213

$245

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold, Pearl & Bullseye Agate Victorian Stick Pin

£ 120

€138

$159

9ct Gold, Pearl & Bullseye Agate Victorian Stick Pin

£ 120

€138

$159

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Royal Navy Crown Brooch

£ 350

€403

$463

Royal Navy Crown Brooch

£ 350

€403

$463

Doubloon

The Fancy Fox

Beautiful French Gilt Ormolu Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Tussie Mussie / Nosegay / Posy Holder

£ 365

€420

$483

Beautiful French Gilt Ormolu Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Tussie Mussie / Nosegay / Posy Holder

£ 365

€420

$483

The Fancy Fox

Aion Jewellery

Elegant Edwardian Flower & Leaves Silver Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Elegant Edwardian Flower & Leaves Silver Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Boxed Edwardian 15ct Gold & Turquoise Stick Pin

£ 165

€190

$218

Boxed Edwardian 15ct Gold & Turquoise Stick Pin

£ 165

€190

$218

Aion Jewellery

Fabulous Silver Filigree & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 145

€167

$192

Fabulous Silver Filigree & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 145

€167

$192

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€570

$655

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€570

$655

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€114

$131

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€114

$131

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€160

$184

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€160

$184

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique Shell & 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2,592

$2,977

Antique Shell & 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2592

$2977

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€127

$146

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€127

$146

Aion Jewellery

Larkin & Gallow

Royal Flying Corp 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' Silver Sweetheart Brooch

£ 80

€92

$106

Royal Flying Corp 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' Silver Sweetheart Brooch

£ 80

€92

$106

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

Antique 2.80ct Ruby, 0.50ct Diamond & 9k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch c.1910

£ 3,950

€4,551

$5,226

Antique 2.80ct Ruby, 0.50ct Diamond & 9k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch c.1910

£ 3,950

€4551

$5226

AC Silver

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2,298

$2,639

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2298

$2639

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€121

$139

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€121

$139

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€179

$205

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€179

$205

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco Carved Dyed Quartz, 23.06ct Diamond & Palladium Brooches c.1925

£ 39,950

€46,024

$52,854

Antique Art Deco Carved Dyed Quartz, 23.06ct Diamond & Palladium Brooches c.1925

£ 39,950

€46024

$52854

AC Silver

Warner & Watts Antiques

20th Century Danish Forget-Me-Not Brooch by Anton Michelsen

£ 115

€132

$152

20th Century Danish Forget-Me-Not Brooch by Anton Michelsen

£ 115

€132

$152

Warner & Watts Antiques

20th Century Norwegian Enamel Brooch Style of Marius Hammer

£ 120

€138

$159

20th Century Norwegian Enamel Brooch Style of Marius Hammer

£ 120

€138

$159

Warner & Watts Antiques

Blue Enamelled Fleur-de-lis Silver Brooch, Marked 800

£ 65

€75

$86

Blue Enamelled Fleur-de-lis Silver Brooch, Marked 800

£ 65

€75

$86

Warner & Watts Antiques

Silver & Paste Brooch Early 20th Century

£ 60

€69

$79

Silver & Paste Brooch Early 20th Century

£ 60

€69

$79

Warner & Watts Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2,298

$2,639

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2298

$2639

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€685

$787

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€685

$787

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby & 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch c.1890

£ 5,950

€6,855

$7,872

Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby & 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch c.1890

£ 5,950

€6855

$7872

AC Silver

Highland Antiques Limited

Scottish Antique Silver & Agate Brooch or Kilt Pin c.1860

£ 495

€570

$655

Scottish Antique Silver & Agate Brooch or Kilt Pin c.1860

£ 495

€570

$655

Highland Antiques Limited

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Union Jack Flag Queen's Coronation Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Silver & Enamel Union Jack Flag Queen's Coronation Brooch

£ 85

€98

$112

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Leaf Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Leaf Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Agate Horse Shoe Stick Pin

£ 80

€92

$106

Victorian Silver & Agate Horse Shoe Stick Pin

£ 80

€92

$106

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver Gilt Art Nouveau Sterling Brooch

£ 155

€179

$205

Large Silver Gilt Art Nouveau Sterling Brooch

£ 155

€179

$205

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

15ct Peridot + Pear Brooch / Pendent

£ 1,295

€1,492

$1,713

15ct Peridot + Pear Brooch / Pendent

£ 1,295

€1492

$1713

Underwoodhall

Larkin & Gallow

Art Deco Silver & Enamel 'Bluebird' Brooch

£ 99

€114

$131

Art Deco Silver & Enamel 'Bluebird' Brooch

£ 99

€114

$131

Larkin & Gallow

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Pheasant Brooch

£ 70

€81

$93

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Pheasant Brooch

£ 70

€81

$93

Larkin & Gallow

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