How much is antique jewellery worth?

Like all antique and collectable items the value of antique jewellery varies widely. Some will be far cheaper than its new equivalent and thus very good value, while others will be far higher than a new piece due to its desirability and rarity. The factors which will make the item more expensive are the current value of the underlying materials used such as the weight and quality of the gold, weight, cut and clarity of the diamonds, the calibre of the maker as well as the overall aesthetic look of the piece. Much (but not all) fine antique jewellery will be hallmarked somewhere which allows you to work out some of these factors, but if you are not sure then it is always worth showing it to a specialist.

What is the most popular antique Jewellery?

The choice of jewellery is a very personal thing so it is fair to say that there is not one single type of antique jewellery which is the most popular. Sometimes the decision may come down to size as rings, bangles and necklaces are very size specific. Alternatively pendants, earrings and brooches are universally popular because no intrinsic size is needed. Although classic forms of jewellery never go out of fashion, other more stylised antique pieces are subject to the same fads and revivalist fashions just like new pieces.

How old does jewellery have to be to be considered antique?

Every reputable antique jewellery company will tell you that for jewellery (or any item) to be called antique it should be at least 100 years old. Details that tell you the age of a certain antique ring said to be Georgian, for example, should be easily available either via the Hallmarks or stylistically. Since the design of many classic pieces have not changed for perhaps several hundred years, never assume your piece is a genuine antique just because the shape is more traditional.

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AC Silver

Antique 13.82ct Colombian Emerald, Saltwater Pearl & 0.60ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings c.1870

£ 24,950

€29,145

$31,384

Antique 13.82ct Colombian Emerald, Saltwater Pearl & 0.60ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings c.1870

£ 24,950

€29145

$31384

AC Silver

Celtic Heritage

Vintage Scottish Sterling Silver & 2 Colour Granite Bracelet

£ 130

€152

$164

Vintage Scottish Sterling Silver & 2 Colour Granite Bracelet

£ 130

€152

$164

Celtic Heritage

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

9ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Necklace

£ 235

€275

$296

9ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Necklace

£ 235

€275

$296

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AC Silver

Antique Edwardian 2.30ct Sapphire & 1.05ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Ring c.1910

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Antique Edwardian 2.30ct Sapphire & 1.05ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Ring c.1910

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

Antique 8.65ct Aquamarine & 0.20ct Ruby 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1840

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Antique 8.65ct Aquamarine & 0.20ct Ruby 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1840

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

18ct White Gold Ladies Diamond 2ct Trilogy Brilliant Cut Engagement Ring

£ 7,000

€8,177

$8,805

18ct White Gold Ladies Diamond 2ct Trilogy Brilliant Cut Engagement Ring

£ 7,000

€8177

$8805

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Celtic Heritage

Scottish Plaid Brooch Sterling Silver - Thomas Ebbutt - Vintage

£ 44

€51

$55

Scottish Plaid Brooch Sterling Silver - Thomas Ebbutt - Vintage

£ 44

€51

$55

Celtic Heritage

AC Silver

Edwardian 14ct Yellow Gold Chain

£ 1,495

€1,746

$1,881

Edwardian 14ct Yellow Gold Chain

£ 1,495

€1746

$1881

AC Silver

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The Antique 1901 Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring

£ 869

€1,015

$1,093

The Antique 1901 Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring

£ 869

€1015

$1093

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The Antique 1916 9ct Gold Shield Signet Ring

£ 529

€618

$665

The Antique 1916 9ct Gold Shield Signet Ring

£ 529

€618

$665

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Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Aion Jewellery

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The Antique 1908 9ct Gold Shield Signet Ring

£ 429

€501

$540

The Antique 1908 9ct Gold Shield Signet Ring

£ 429

€501

$540

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Aion Jewellery

Superb Pair of Brutalist Silver Cufflinks

£ 55

€64

$69

Superb Pair of Brutalist Silver Cufflinks

£ 55

€64

$69

Aion Jewellery

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Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1920s Horticulture Gardening Antique Fob

£ 78

€91

$98

Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1920s Horticulture Gardening Antique Fob

£ 78

€91

$98

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Antiques & Chic

Archibald Knox Liberty of London Silver Turquoise Necklace

£ 1,200

€1,402

$1,509

Archibald Knox Liberty of London Silver Turquoise Necklace

£ 1,200

€1402

$1509

Antiques & Chic

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Vintage 1950s Pocket Watch Chain Tassel Fob Large Gilt Victorian Revival Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

Vintage 1950s Pocket Watch Chain Tassel Fob Large Gilt Victorian Revival Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

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Aion Jewellery

Gorgeous Pair of Danish Silver & Chrysoprase Earrings

£ 85

€99

$107

Gorgeous Pair of Danish Silver & Chrysoprase Earrings

£ 85

€99

$107

Aion Jewellery

Small Silver Naval Crown Brooch / Lapel Pin

£ 48

€56

$60

Small Silver Naval Crown Brooch / Lapel Pin

£ 48

€56

$60

Aion Jewellery

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Art Nouveau 1910 Pocket Watch Chain Large Fob Rose Gilt Ornate Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

Art Nouveau 1910 Pocket Watch Chain Large Fob Rose Gilt Ornate Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

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The Antique 1915 9ct Gold Shield Signet Ring

£ 649

€758

$816

The Antique 1915 9ct Gold Shield Signet Ring

£ 649

€758

$816

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AC Silver

Antique Pearl + 1.18ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Antique Pearl + 1.18ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

AC Silver

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1970s Union Jack Flag Pocket Watch Chain Chunky Fob 12ct Gold Plated & Enamel NOS

£ 25

€29

$31

1970s Union Jack Flag Pocket Watch Chain Chunky Fob 12ct Gold Plated & Enamel NOS

£ 25

€29

$31

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Edwardian Pocket Watch Chain Photograph Fob 1900s Antique Gilt Sepia Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

Edwardian Pocket Watch Chain Photograph Fob 1900s Antique Gilt Sepia Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

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Aion Jewellery

Extremely Rare Gundorph Albertus (Georg Jensen) Silver Brooch

£ 195

€228

$245

Extremely Rare Gundorph Albertus (Georg Jensen) Silver Brooch

£ 195

€228

$245

Aion Jewellery

Bernard Instone Silver 'Bullseye' Brooch

£ 60

€70

$75

Bernard Instone Silver 'Bullseye' Brooch

£ 60

€70

$75

Aion Jewellery

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The Antique 1917 Shield Signet Ring

£ 449

€525

$565

The Antique 1917 Shield Signet Ring

£ 449

€525

$565

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Antique Pocket Watch Chain French Silver Fob 1890s Victorian Dragon & Onyx Stone Fob

£ 125

€146

$157

Antique Pocket Watch Chain French Silver Fob 1890s Victorian Dragon & Onyx Stone Fob

£ 125

€146

$157

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Andrew Cox Antiques

Gorgeous Silver & Guilloche Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 210

€245

$264

Gorgeous Silver & Guilloche Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 210

€245

$264

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 1.30ct Ruby & 0.39ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1979

£ 1,695

€1,980

$2,132

Vintage 1.30ct Ruby & 0.39ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1979

£ 1,695

€1980

$2132

AC Silver

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain c.1900

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain c.1900

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Celtic Style Sterling Silver & Amethyst Brooch, Vintage

£ 45

€53

$57

Scottish Celtic Style Sterling Silver & Amethyst Brooch, Vintage

£ 45

€53

$57

Celtic Heritage

Sgian Dubh, Scottish Dagger Brooch, Silver, Agate, Antique

£ 38

€44

$48

Sgian Dubh, Scottish Dagger Brooch, Silver, Agate, Antique

£ 38

€44

$48

Celtic Heritage

AC Silver

9.00ct Jadeite & Diamond 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1930

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

9.00ct Jadeite & Diamond 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1930

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Enamel Cufflinks by Cartier c.1945

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Enamel Cufflinks by Cartier c.1945

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

Celtic Heritage

Vintage Sterling Silver Penannular Brooch - Assayed & Hallmarked

£ 40

€47

$50

Vintage Sterling Silver Penannular Brooch - Assayed & Hallmarked

£ 40

€47

$50

Celtic Heritage

Victorian Scottish Highland Style Agate & Silver Ornate Brooch

£ 165

€193

$208

Victorian Scottish Highland Style Agate & Silver Ornate Brooch

£ 165

€193

$208

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Malcolm Gray, Vintage Small & Simple Celtic Knot Brooch

£ 25

€29

$31

Scottish Malcolm Gray, Vintage Small & Simple Celtic Knot Brooch

£ 25

€29

$31

Celtic Heritage

Antique Silver Penannular Brooch, Massive & Heavy, Medieval Style

£ 280

€327

$352

Antique Silver Penannular Brooch, Massive & Heavy, Medieval Style

£ 280

€327

$352

Celtic Heritage

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen ‘Daisy’ Brooch & Pendant on Chain

£ 1,125

€1,314

$1,415

Georg Jensen ‘Daisy’ Brooch & Pendant on Chain

£ 1,125

€1314

$1415

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Charles Horner Necklace

£ 375

€438

$472

Art Nouveau Charles Horner Necklace

£ 375

€438

$472

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