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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Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian Antique Silver & Montrose Agate Circulas Brooch c.1880

£ 395

€453

$538

Victorian Antique Silver & Montrose Agate Circulas Brooch c.1880

£ 395

€453

$538

Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian 9ct Gold & Banded Agate Brooch c.1880

£ 345

€396

$470

Victorian 9ct Gold & Banded Agate Brooch c.1880

£ 345

€396

$470

Highland Antiques Limited

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Victorian Hand Carved Strombus Gigas Shell Cameo

£ 860

€987

$1,172

Victorian Hand Carved Strombus Gigas Shell Cameo

£ 860

€987

$1172

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

AC Silver

Vintage 3.50ct Onyx, 0.13ct Emerald and Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Cat Brooch (1958)

£ 4,950

€5,682

$6,747

Vintage 3.50ct Onyx, 0.13ct Emerald and Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Cat Brooch (1958)

£ 4,950

€5682

$6747

AC Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and 4.84ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1880

£ 6,950

€7,978

$9,474

Antique Natural Pearl and 4.84ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1880

£ 6,950

€7978

$9474

AC Silver

Antique Meissen Porcelain and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900

£ 1,995

€2,290

$2,719

Antique Meissen Porcelain and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900

£ 1,995

€2290

$2719

AC Silver

Antique 1.25ct Peridot & 1.95ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch c.1890

£ 4,950

€5,682

$6,747

Antique 1.25ct Peridot & 1.95ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch c.1890

£ 4,950

€5682

$6747

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Georgian Paste Silver Mourning Brooch

£ 220

€253

$300

Georgian Paste Silver Mourning Brooch

£ 220

€253

$300

The Red House Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 2.90ct Opal 0.25ct Ruby and 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1900

£ 2,450

€2,813

$3,340

Antique 2.90ct Opal 0.25ct Ruby and 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1900

£ 2,450

€2813

$3340

AC Silver

IberAntiques

Antique 18k Gold Brooch with Diamond Flower & Pearl c.1870

€ 1,200

£1,045

$1,425

Antique 18k Gold Brooch with Diamond Flower & Pearl c.1870

€ 1,200

£1045

$1425

IberAntiques

Larkin & Gallow

Victorian French Jet Brooch

£ 65

€75

$89

Victorian French Jet Brooch

£ 65

€75

$89

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

Vintage 1.90ct Ruby & 1.35ct Diamond, 15ct White Gold Brooch c.1970

£ 4,950

€5,682

$6,747

Vintage 1.90ct Ruby & 1.35ct Diamond, 15ct White Gold Brooch c.1970

£ 4,950

€5682

$6747

AC Silver

4.72ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Spray Brooch c.1935

£ 5,950

€6,830

$8,110

4.72ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Spray Brooch c.1935

£ 5,950

€6830

$8110

AC Silver

Antique 4.16ct Sapphire & 0.45ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 2,950

€3,387

$4,021

Antique 4.16ct Sapphire & 0.45ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 2,950

€3387

$4021

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

£ 1,290

€1,481

$1,758

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

£ 1,290

€1481

$1758

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Andrew Cox Antiques

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€126

$150

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€126

$150

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco Large 9.68ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10,274

$12,200

Antique Art Deco Large 9.68ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10274

$12200

AC Silver

Antique 12.20ct Garnet & Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jockey Cap Pin Brooch c.1860

£ 2,450

€2,813

$3,340

Antique 12.20ct Garnet & Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jockey Cap Pin Brooch c.1860

£ 2,450

€2813

$3340

AC Silver

Vintage 2.02ct Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3,387

$4,021

Vintage 2.02ct Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3387

$4021

AC Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and 0.95ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5,682

$6,747

Antique Natural Pearl and 0.95ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5682

$6747

AC Silver

Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2,290

$2,719

Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2290

$2719

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$44

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$44

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.39ct Ruby, Bloodstone, 0.18ct Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,650

€3,042

$3,612

Antique 0.39ct Ruby, Bloodstone, 0.18ct Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,650

€3042

$3612

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10,274

$12,200

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10274

$12200

AC Silver

Antique 1.25ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

£ 2,250

€2,583

$3,067

Antique 1.25ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

£ 2,250

€2583

$3067

AC Silver

WhatSheWants

French Double Swinging Monkey Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Marcasite & Ruby Glass Eyes Art Deco 1920s

£ 250

€287

$341

French Double Swinging Monkey Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Marcasite & Ruby Glass Eyes Art Deco 1920s

£ 250

€287

$341

WhatSheWants

The Red House Antiques

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€339

$402

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€339

$402

The Red House Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€143

$170

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€143

$170

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 63.20ct Malachite & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,995

€2,290

$2,719

Antique 63.20ct Malachite & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,995

€2290

$2719

AC Silver

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 395

€453

$538

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 395

€453

$538

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

The Red House Antiques

1920s Silver & Butterfly Wing Brooch

£ 70

€80

$95

1920s Silver & Butterfly Wing Brooch

£ 70

€80

$95

The Red House Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€78

$93

Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€78

$93

Aion Jewellery

Rare Charles Horner Silver & Seed Pearl Serpent Brooch

£ 125

€143

$170

Rare Charles Horner Silver & Seed Pearl Serpent Brooch

£ 125

€143

$170

Aion Jewellery

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Victorian Scottish Silver and Agate Specimen Brooch Circa 1890

£ 195

€224

$266

A Victorian Scottish Silver and Agate Specimen Brooch Circa 1890

£ 195

€224

$266

Robert Belcher Antiques

Georgian Silver Mounted Moss Agate Brooch Circa 1800, English

£ 365

€419

$498

Georgian Silver Mounted Moss Agate Brooch Circa 1800, English

£ 365

€419

$498

Robert Belcher Antiques

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Danish Evald Nielsen Skonvirke Silver Brooch

£ 750

€861

$1,022

Rare Danish Evald Nielsen Skonvirke Silver Brooch

£ 750

€861

$1022

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Gold & Opal Spider

£ 750

€861

$1,022

Art Nouveau Gold & Opal Spider

£ 750

€861

$1022

Antiques in Oxford

Danish Silver Brooch by Niels Erik From

£ 260

€298

$354

Danish Silver Brooch by Niels Erik From

£ 260

€298

$354

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

Vintage 1.15ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3,387

$4,021

Vintage 1.15ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3387

$4021

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Enamel & Silver Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 145

€166

$198

Edwardian Enamel & Silver Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 145

€166

$198

Aion Jewellery

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