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

Whitby Jet Carved Victorian Brooch

£ 48

€55

$63

Whitby Jet Carved Victorian Brooch

£ 48

€55

$63

Aion Jewellery

The Red House Antiques

Edwardian 15ct Gold Peridot & Pearl Pendant / Brooch

£ 495

€566

$654

Edwardian 15ct Gold Peridot & Pearl Pendant / Brooch

£ 495

€566

$654

The Red House Antiques

AC Silver

Antique Arts & Crafts Style Enamel & 15k Yellow Gold Brooch by Murrle Bennet & Co c.1900

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

Antique Arts & Crafts Style Enamel & 15k Yellow Gold Brooch by Murrle Bennet & Co c.1900

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Bird on Branch Silver Sweetheart Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Victorian Silver Bird on Branch Silver Sweetheart Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Lily of the Valley Silver Leaf Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Edwardian Lily of the Valley Silver Leaf Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Sterling Silver & Enamel Canadian Maple Leaf Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Sterling Silver & Enamel Canadian Maple Leaf Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Aion Jewellery

The Red House Antiques

Victorian Citrine & Seed Pearl Pendant Brooch with Chain

£ 495

€566

$654

Victorian Citrine & Seed Pearl Pendant Brooch with Chain

£ 495

€566

$654

The Red House Antiques

Artisan Antiques

Antique Edwardian Peridot & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace 9K Gold - 1909

£ 550

€628

$727

Antique Edwardian Peridot & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace 9K Gold - 1909

£ 550

€628

$727

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Silver Gilt Chatelaine Rococo Decorations - c.1860

£ 1,350

€1,543

$1,784

Antique Victorian Silver Gilt Chatelaine Rococo Decorations - c.1860

£ 1,350

€1543

$1784

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Brooch/pendant Buckle Shape 18K Gold - c.1890

£ 750

€857

$991

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Brooch/pendant Buckle Shape 18K Gold - c.1890

£ 750

€857

$991

Artisan Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Chrysoprase Dress Clip

£ 78

€89

$103

Art Deco Silver & Chrysoprase Dress Clip

£ 78

€89

$103

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver Tie Clip

£ 45

€51

$59

Art Deco Silver Tie Clip

£ 45

€51

$59

Aion Jewellery

The Red House Antiques

Antique Pinchbeck Cameo Brooch c.1880

£ 250

€286

$330

Antique Pinchbeck Cameo Brooch c.1880

£ 250

€286

$330

The Red House Antiques

Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian Agate & Cairngorm Silver Brooch c.1880

£ 395

€451

$522

Victorian Agate & Cairngorm Silver Brooch c.1880

£ 395

€451

$522

Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian Antique Silver & Montrose Agate Circulas Brooch c.1880

£ 395

€451

$522

Victorian Antique Silver & Montrose Agate Circulas Brooch c.1880

£ 395

€451

$522

Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian 9ct Gold & Banded Agate Brooch c.1880

£ 345

€394

$456

Victorian 9ct Gold & Banded Agate Brooch c.1880

£ 345

€394

$456

Highland Antiques Limited

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Victorian Hand Carved Strombus Gigas Shell Cameo

£ 860

€983

$1,137

Victorian Hand Carved Strombus Gigas Shell Cameo

£ 860

€983

$1137

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

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

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

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

£ 6,950

€7,941

$9,185

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

£ 6,950

€7941

$9185

AC Silver

Antique Meissen Porcelain and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Antique Meissen Porcelain and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

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

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Georgian Paste Silver Mourning Brooch

£ 220

€251

$291

Georgian Paste Silver Mourning Brooch

£ 220

€251

$291

The Red House Antiques

AC Silver

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

£ 2,450

€2,799

$3,238

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

£ 2,450

€2799

$3238

AC Silver

IberAntiques

Vintage 18K Gold Brooch with Natural Emerald and 49 Diamonds, Circa 1950

€ 3,500

£3,063

$4,048

Vintage 18K Gold Brooch with Natural Emerald and 49 Diamonds, Circa 1950

€ 3,500

£3063

$4048

IberAntiques

Vintage Gilded Silver Set with Freshwater Pearls. Regional or Ethnic Attire

€ 490

£429

$567

Vintage Gilded Silver Set with Freshwater Pearls. Regional or Ethnic Attire

€ 490

£429

$567

IberAntiques

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

€ 1,200

£1,050

$1,388

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

€ 1,200

£1050

$1388

IberAntiques

Spectacular Vintage Brooch in 18K White Gold with 119 Genuine Diamonds c.1970

Reserved

Spectacular Vintage Brooch in 18K White Gold with 119 Genuine Diamonds c.1970

Reserved

IberAntiques

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

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

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

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

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

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

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

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

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 1,290

€1,474

$1,705

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

£ 1,290

€1474

$1705

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Andrew Cox Antiques

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

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

£ 8,950

€10,226

$11,828

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

£ 8,950

€10226

$11828

AC Silver

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

£ 2,450

€2,799

$3,238

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

£ 2,450

€2799

$3238

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

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

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

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

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

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

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

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

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Large Art Deco Silver & Paste Stones Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Large Art Deco Silver & Paste Stones Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Aion Jewellery

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$42

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$42

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 2,650

€3,028

$3,502

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

£ 2,650

€3028

$3502

AC Silver

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