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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Lefays

Antique Carnelian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 18k Gold, Diamonds Cultured Pearls

£ 1,795

€2,097

$2,258

Antique Carnelian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 18k Gold, Diamonds Cultured Pearls

£ 1,795

€2097

$2258

Lefays

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Pearl Necklace Cream / Pink with Gem Report Salt Water 18ct Clasp Single Strand

£ 960

€1,121

$1,208

Vintage Pearl Necklace Cream / Pink with Gem Report Salt Water 18ct Clasp Single Strand

£ 960

€1121

$1208

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Doubloon

Gold Kingfisher Pendant

£ 285

€333

$358

Gold Kingfisher Pendant

£ 285

€333

$358

Doubloon

AC Silver

Antique 0.60ct Sapphire & 0.51ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Twist Ring c.1910

£ 1,995

€2,330

$2,509

Antique 0.60ct Sapphire & 0.51ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Twist Ring c.1910

£ 1,995

€2330

$2509

AC Silver

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Silver Ring Twin Snakes Vintage 1970s (UK Size R 1/2 USA 8 3/4)

£ 68

€79

$86

Silver Ring Twin Snakes Vintage 1970s (UK Size R 1/2 USA 8 3/4)

£ 68

€79

$86

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Rare Antique Gifts

World War I Era Solid Gold Locket Necklace 1915

£ 855

€999

$1,075

World War I Era Solid Gold Locket Necklace 1915

£ 855

€999

$1075

Rare Antique Gifts

Doubloon

Pair of Silver & Turquoise Earrings

£ 115

€134

$145

Pair of Silver & Turquoise Earrings

£ 115

€134

$145

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Edwardian Silver & Enamel Tudor Rose Brooch

£ 110

€128

$138

Art Nouveau Edwardian Silver & Enamel Tudor Rose Brooch

£ 110

€128

$138

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Amethyst & Paste Pendant Necklace

£ 145

€169

$182

Victorian Silver Amethyst & Paste Pendant Necklace

£ 145

€169

$182

Aion Jewellery

Small Edwardian Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€128

$138

Small Edwardian Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€128

$138

Aion Jewellery

Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Drop Earrings

£ 125

€146

$157

Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Drop Earrings

£ 125

€146

$157

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Chester Silver Edwardian Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Charles Horner Chester Silver Edwardian Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Chester Silver Coral & Seed Pearl Ring

£ 175

€204

$220

Victorian Chester Silver Coral & Seed Pearl Ring

£ 175

€204

$220

Aion Jewellery

Lefays

Tommaso Saulini (italian 1793-1864) Large Signed Cameo of a Lady. 18k Gold Brooch Mount. Original Case

£ 1,975

€2,307

$2,484

Tommaso Saulini (italian 1793-1864) Large Signed Cameo of a Lady. 18k Gold Brooch Mount. Original Case

£ 1,975

€2307

$2484

Lefays

AC Silver

Antique 38.50ct Garnet and 18ct Yellow Gold Bangle Circa 1880

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Antique 38.50ct Garnet and 18ct Yellow Gold Bangle Circa 1880

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

Antique 0.57ct Jet, Black Enamel & 9ct Yellow Gold Mourning Ring c.1804

£ 1,895

€2,214

$2,384

Antique 0.57ct Jet, Black Enamel & 9ct Yellow Gold Mourning Ring c.1804

£ 1,895

€2214

$2384

AC Silver

Antique Platinum & 18ct Yellow Gold Cufflinks c.1910

£ 1,395

€1,630

$1,755

Antique Platinum & 18ct Yellow Gold Cufflinks c.1910

£ 1,395

€1630

$1755

AC Silver

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace c.1900

£ 1,795

€2,097

$2,258

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace c.1900

£ 1,795

€2097

$2258

AC Silver

1.28ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Full Eternity Ring c.1935

£ 2,450

€2,862

$3,082

1.28ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Full Eternity Ring c.1935

£ 2,450

€2862

$3082

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

French Silver & Natural Amethyst Pendant

£ 125

€146

$157

French Silver & Natural Amethyst Pendant

£ 125

€146

$157

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Art Deco Silver Marcasite & Pearl Earrings

£ 68

€79

$86

Pair of Art Deco Silver Marcasite & Pearl Earrings

£ 68

€79

$86

Aion Jewellery

Swedish Silver Marcasite Brooch

£ 48

€56

$60

Swedish Silver Marcasite Brooch

£ 48

€56

$60

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco 9ct Gold & Turquoise Pendant

£ 110

€128

$138

Art Deco 9ct Gold & Turquoise Pendant

£ 110

€128

$138

Aion Jewellery

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Sterling Silver Agate & Citrine Coloured Paste Stone

£ 30

€35

$38

Scottish Sterling Silver Agate & Citrine Coloured Paste Stone

£ 30

€35

$38

Celtic Heritage

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Silver Stag Brooch

£ 75

€88

$94

Hallmarked Silver Stag Brooch

£ 75

€88

$94

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Bracelet

£ 145

€169

$182

Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Bracelet

£ 145

€169

$182

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 120

€140

$151

Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 120

€140

$151

Aion Jewellery

Lefays

19th Century Victorian 9k Gold Shell Cameo Ring Cased

£ 125

€146

$157

19th Century Victorian 9k Gold Shell Cameo Ring Cased

£ 125

€146

$157

Lefays

Doubloon

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Cross

£ 125

€146

$157

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Cross

£ 125

€146

$157

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Victorian Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Aion Jewellery

Rare Antique Gifts

Solid Gold Antique Locket with 9ct Necklace 1904

£ 925

€1,081

$1,164

Solid Gold Antique Locket with 9ct Necklace 1904

£ 925

€1081

$1164

Rare Antique Gifts

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Art Deco 18ct Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Art Deco 18ct Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Victorian 18ct Opal Diamond Ring

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Victorian 18ct Opal Diamond Ring

£ 895

€1045

$1126

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Antiques et Cetera

Our Selection of Boxed Pearl Necklaces

£ 40

€47

$50

Our Selection of Boxed Pearl Necklaces

£ 40

€47

$50

Antiques et Cetera

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Buckle Ring

£ 75

€88

$94

Edwardian Silver Buckle Ring

£ 75

€88

$94

Aion Jewellery

Canadian Silver & Enamel Maple Leaf Brooch

£ 45

€53

$57

Canadian Silver & Enamel Maple Leaf Brooch

£ 45

€53

$57

Aion Jewellery

Celtic Heritage

Mid 19th Century Victorian Silver Scottish Thistle Brooch - Wreath Like

£ 190

€222

$239

Mid 19th Century Victorian Silver Scottish Thistle Brooch - Wreath Like

£ 190

€222

$239

Celtic Heritage

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Silver Tassel Pocket Watch Chain Fob Large Vintage 1970s Victorian Revival Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

Silver Tassel Pocket Watch Chain Fob Large Vintage 1970s Victorian Revival Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

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Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Ceramic Ruskin Brooch

£ 95

€111

$119

Edwardian Silver & Ceramic Ruskin Brooch

£ 95

€111

$119

Aion Jewellery

An Art Deco Silver Cuff Bangle by Charles Horner

£ 90

€105

$113

An Art Deco Silver Cuff Bangle by Charles Horner

£ 90

€105

$113

Aion Jewellery

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