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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Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Gold, Opal & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 195

€223

$258

Edwardian 9ct Gold, Opal & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 195

€223

$258

Aion Jewellery

Austro/hungarian Silver & Diamond Paste Crescent Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Austro/hungarian Silver & Diamond Paste Crescent Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 1.85ct Emerald & 7.10ct Diamond, Platinum Jewellery Set c.1945

£ 8,950

€10,226

$11,828

Vintage 1.85ct Emerald & 7.10ct Diamond, Platinum Jewellery Set c.1945

£ 8,950

€10226

$11828

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

Silver Mizpah Brooch

£ 89

€102

$118

Silver Mizpah Brooch

£ 89

€102

$118

Underwoodhall

9ct. Gold Horseshoe Brooch

£ 325

€371

$429

9ct. Gold Horseshoe Brooch

£ 325

€371

$429

Underwoodhall

The Red House Antiques

Plique a Jour 925 Silver Continental Butterfly Brooch 1930s

£ 265

€303

$350

Plique a Jour 925 Silver Continental Butterfly Brooch 1930s

£ 265

€303

$350

The Red House Antiques

Underwoodhall

Silver RAF Brooch

£ 135

€154

$178

Silver RAF Brooch

£ 135

€154

$178

Underwoodhall

9ct. Gold RAF Brooch

£ 495

€566

$654

9ct. Gold RAF Brooch

£ 495

€566

$654

Underwoodhall

The Red House Antiques

Cameo Brooch / Pendant

£ 325

€371

$429

Cameo Brooch / Pendant

£ 325

€371

$429

The Red House Antiques

AC Silver

Art Deco 4.28ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1930

£ 3,450

€3,942

$4,559

Art Deco 4.28ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1930

£ 3,450

€3942

$4559

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Tri-colour Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Edwardian Tri-colour Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Initial N Silver Safety Pin Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Victorian Initial N Silver Safety Pin Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

Queen Victoria Jubilee Brooch + Pendant

£ 89

€102

$118

Queen Victoria Jubilee Brooch + Pendant

£ 89

€102

$118

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 7.50ct Onyx & 3.20ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

Antique Art Deco 7.50ct Onyx & 3.20ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Amethyst Large Brooch

£ 295

€337

$390

A Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Amethyst Large Brooch

£ 295

€337

$390

Robert Belcher Antiques

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Norwegian Silver Enamel Brooch

£ 135

€154

$178

Norwegian Silver Enamel Brooch

£ 135

€154

$178

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Coral Circular Brooch

£ 210

€240

$278

Antique Coral Circular Brooch

£ 210

€240

$278

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Gold & Moonstone Brooch

£ 595

€680

$786

Antique Gold & Moonstone Brooch

£ 595

€680

$786

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

€143

$165

Edwardian Silver & Abalone Lotus Flower Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Dragonfly Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Dragonfly Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 185

€211

$244

Edwardian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 185

€211

$244

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold, Pearl & Bullseye Agate Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€126

$145

9ct Gold, Pearl & Bullseye Agate Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€126

$145

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Royal Navy Crown Brooch

£ 350

€400

$463

Royal Navy Crown Brooch

£ 350

€400

$463

Doubloon

The Fancy Fox

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

£ 365

€417

$482

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

£ 365

€417

$482

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

€189

$218

Boxed Edwardian 15ct Gold & Turquoise Stick Pin

£ 165

€189

$218

Aion Jewellery

Fabulous Silver Filigree & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Fabulous Silver Filigree & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€566

$654

9ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz

£ 495

€566

$654

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€113

$131

Silver Brooch with Thistle Decoration

£ 99

€113

$131

Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€159

$184

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€159

$184

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Art Deco 4.35ct Diamond & Platinum Clip Brooch c.1935

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Art Deco 4.35ct Diamond & Platinum Clip Brooch c.1935

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,571

$2,973

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

£ 2,250

€2571

$2973

AC Silver

Antique 3.50ct Burmese Sapphire, 1.65ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique 3.50ct Burmese Sapphire, 1.65ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 105

€120

$139

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 105

€120

$139

Aion Jewellery

Larkin & Gallow

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

£ 80

€91

$106

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

£ 80

€91

$106

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

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

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

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