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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Jo Brayshaw

Pair of Victorian Gold Stick Pins c.1860

£ 195

€228

$245

Pair of Victorian Gold Stick Pins c.1860

£ 195

€228

$245

Jo Brayshaw

AC Silver

Vintage 0.22ct Sapphire 18ct Yellow & White Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 1,495

€1,746

$1,881

Vintage 0.22ct Sapphire 18ct Yellow & White Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 1,495

€1746

$1881

AC Silver

Antique 2.60ct Opal & 2.95ct Diamond 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1870

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Antique 2.60ct Opal & 2.95ct Diamond 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1870

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

Vintage 7.47ct Zambian Emerald & 14.50ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1960

£ 49,950

€58,349

$62,831

Vintage 7.47ct Zambian Emerald & 14.50ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1960

£ 49,950

€58349

$62831

AC Silver

Art Deco 10.75ct High Zircon & 0.60ct Diamonds Platinum Bar Brooch c.1930

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Art Deco 10.75ct High Zircon & 0.60ct Diamonds Platinum Bar Brooch c.1930

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

Antique 0.62ct Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch French Import c.1880

£ 1,595

€1,863

$2,006

Antique 0.62ct Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch French Import c.1880

£ 1,595

€1863

$2006

AC Silver

Jo Brayshaw

Large Scottish Silver Agate Set Brooch c.1880

£ 245

€286

$308

Large Scottish Silver Agate Set Brooch c.1880

£ 245

€286

$308

Jo Brayshaw

Artisan Antiques

Antique 9ct Gold Purple Glass Figurehead Cameo - c.1910

£ 220

€257

$277

Antique 9ct Gold Purple Glass Figurehead Cameo - c.1910

£ 220

€257

$277

Artisan Antiques

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Pink Pearl & Diamond Brooch - c.1920

£ 850

€993

$1,069

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Pink Pearl & Diamond Brooch - c.1920

£ 850

€993

$1069

Artisan Antiques

WhatSheWants

Cased Set of Antique Mother of Pearl Hat Pins & Button Set c.1910

£ 80

€93

$101

Cased Set of Antique Mother of Pearl Hat Pins & Button Set c.1910

£ 80

€93

$101

WhatSheWants

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Peridot Pearl Pendant Brooch 9ct Gold Foliate Edwardian Brooch c.1910

£ 430

€502

$541

Antique Peridot Pearl Pendant Brooch 9ct Gold Foliate Edwardian Brooch c.1910

£ 430

€502

$541

The Chelsea Bijouterie

WhatSheWants

Antique 9 Carat Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Twin Bar Brooch Circa 1900

£ 135

€158

$170

Antique 9 Carat Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Twin Bar Brooch Circa 1900

£ 135

€158

$170

WhatSheWants

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 2.35ct Garnet & 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Antique Victorian 2.35ct Garnet & 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

AC Silver

SW15Collectables

Benzie’s of Cowes - Silver Enamel Yachting Brooch

£ 70

€82

$88

Benzie’s of Cowes - Silver Enamel Yachting Brooch

£ 70

€82

$88

SW15Collectables

University of Toronto Gold and Diamond Pin

£ 160

€187

$201

University of Toronto Gold and Diamond Pin

£ 160

€187

$201

SW15Collectables

Herbert Rosenthal – Mid-century Bug Brooch and Ring

Reserved

Herbert Rosenthal – Mid-century Bug Brooch and Ring

Reserved

SW15Collectables

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Large Gold Brooch - Boxed

£ 90

€105

$113

Vintage Large Gold Brooch - Boxed

£ 90

€105

$113

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Gold Cultured Pearl Bar Brooch - Boxed

£ 90

€105

$113

Vintage Gold Cultured Pearl Bar Brooch - Boxed

£ 90

€105

$113

Antiques et Cetera

Doubloon

Edwardian Gold & Amethyst Brooch

£ 100

€117

$126

Edwardian Gold & Amethyst Brooch

£ 100

€117

$126

Doubloon

AC Silver

Vintage 7.39ct Opal Ruby & 18ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch c.1950

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Vintage 7.39ct Opal Ruby & 18ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch c.1950

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

Doubloon

Gold & Enamel Brooch

£ 295

€345

$371

Gold & Enamel Brooch

£ 295

€345

$371

Doubloon

AC Silver

Vintage South Sea Pearl & 4.16ct Diamond Platinum Brooch c.1950

£ 5,950

€6,951

$7,484

Vintage South Sea Pearl & 4.16ct Diamond Platinum Brooch c.1950

£ 5,950

€6951

$7484

AC Silver

Vintage 55ct Amethyst & 3.02ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Brooch c.1950

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Vintage 55ct Amethyst & 3.02ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Brooch c.1950

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

Vintage 1.16ct Diamond & 0.16ct Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Vintage 1.16ct Diamond & 0.16ct Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

WhatSheWants

Antique Sterling Silver & Paste Butterfly Insect Bug Brooch Pin c.1910

£ 175

€204

$220

Antique Sterling Silver & Paste Butterfly Insect Bug Brooch Pin c.1910

£ 175

€204

$220

WhatSheWants

AC Silver

Cultured Pearl & 1.15 Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch - Vintage c.1960

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Cultured Pearl & 1.15 Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch - Vintage c.1960

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

American Gold Swirl Earrings 14k

£ 695

€812

$874

American Gold Swirl Earrings 14k

£ 695

€812

$874

Antiques in Oxford

Rare 10k Commemorative Gold Pin for BP

£ 125

€146

$157

Rare 10k Commemorative Gold Pin for BP

£ 125

€146

$157

Antiques in Oxford

Olga Tritt 14k Gold Sunburst Brooch

£ 875

€1,022

$1,101

Olga Tritt 14k Gold Sunburst Brooch

£ 875

€1022

$1101

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

Vintage Italian 8.25ct Dyed Quartz, 0.15ct Turquoise and Ruby, Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Vintage Italian 8.25ct Dyed Quartz, 0.15ct Turquoise and Ruby, Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

AC Silver

Art Deco 77.42ct Citrine & 1.16ct Diamond Platinum Brooch c.1935

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Art Deco 77.42ct Citrine & 1.16ct Diamond Platinum Brooch c.1935

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

SW15Collectables

Antique Gold and Diamond Portrait Brooch

£ 980

€1,145

$1,233

Antique Gold and Diamond Portrait Brooch

£ 980

€1145

$1233

SW15Collectables

AC Silver

Antique French 2.84ct Diamond and 9ct Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch Circa 1890

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Antique French 2.84ct Diamond and 9ct Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch Circa 1890

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

WhatSheWants

Large Antique JA & S John Atkins & Sons Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Brooch / Pin c.1915

£ 250

€292

$314

Large Antique JA & S John Atkins & Sons Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Brooch / Pin c.1915

£ 250

€292

$314

WhatSheWants

Doubloon

Russian Silver & Amber Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Russian Silver & Amber Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Doubloon

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Onyx & Pearl 18ct Gold Brooch

£ 450

€526

$566

Antique Victorian Onyx & Pearl 18ct Gold Brooch

£ 450

€526

$566

Artisan Antiques

Stunning Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Brooch

£ 725

€847

$912

Stunning Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Brooch

£ 725

€847

$912

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch - c.1900

£ 750

€876

$943

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch - c.1900

£ 750

€876

$943

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Brooch Blue Enamel & Seed Pearl

£ 350

€409

$440

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Brooch Blue Enamel & Seed Pearl

£ 350

€409

$440

Artisan Antiques

9ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Hand Engraved Maiden Head

£ 450

€526

$566

9ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Hand Engraved Maiden Head

£ 450

€526

$566

Artisan Antiques

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