If you want to feel a personal connection with the past, then there is nothing more special than a piece of Antique or Vintage Jewellery. Here are pieces which were created to stand testament to our own lives, which have been wrapped or hung around our ancestor's bodies in good times as well as bad, and often represent the finest work of the Crafts Men and Women who created them. They incorporated precious materials such as Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Diamonds into timeless forms and created jewellery such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings and more. By being worn these were items with a very personal story to each owner, but also bold symbols of social status in their day. They have closely followed fashions such as the Classical Revival of the Georgian Era, Victorian Mourning Jewellery as well as the more Modernist designs of the 20th Century.
When purchasing old fine jewellery, you are not just buying into the public and private story of its time, but an underlying asset in the precious materials it has been made from. That antique and vintage jewellery is more popular than ever around the world is hardly surprising as these are pieces that can be cherished and worn on a daily basis. And when these pieces are tied to special events such as Wedding and Engagement Rings then so much the better.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage jewellery for all your wearing and collecting needs.
£ 5,950
Antique Plique-à-Jour and 4.23ct Diamond, 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
£ 5,950
AC Silver
£ 3,800
Vintage Ruby Cluster Ring in Yellow 18ct Gold Attrib. Andrew Grima 1960s
£ 3,800
Vittori & Hive
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Victorian Art Deco Diamond Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold 1899
£ 389
£ 640
£ 5,450
£ 155
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Gold Pendant Necklace
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Danish Flora Danika Silver Gilt Parsley Brooch
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
Art Nouveau Silver & Matrix Turquoise Ring
£ 58
Doubloon
Gold Ten Shilling Note Charm
£ 100
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Glass Stone 'Fly' Stick Pin
£ 65
Doubloon
Silver St.Christopher Pendant
£ 100
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
David Anderson Silver Ring
£ 140
£ 7,950
Art Deco 5.63ct Ceylon Sapphire & 1.16ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring c.1935
£ 7,950
AC Silver
£ 3,450
Robert Belcher Antiques
Arts & Crafts Silver & Moonstone Brooch c.1900
£ 475
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The Antique Victorian 1891 Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
£ 2,385
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The Antique 1915 Ruby & Diamond Scroll Ring
£ 825
Andrew Cox Antiques
Attractive Silver & Garnet Drop Brooch
£ 75
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The Vintage 1989 Red Garnet Flashy Ring
£ 739
£ 3,950
Sally White Vintage
Vintage Italian 9ct Gold Bracelet
£ 475
£ 5,950
Rare Antique Gifts
Dainty Solid Gold Locket on 18 Inch Necklace
£ 895
£ 89
Sovereign Antiques
Rubies & Diamonds Trilogy Gold Ring
£ 995
£ 295
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The Vintage 1960 Orange Carnelian Ring
£ 319
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Silver Bracelet 1930s Art Deco Red Carnelian Glass & Marcasite 7" Length
£ 125
Silver Bracelet 1930s Art Deco Red Carnelian Glass & Marcasite 7" Length
£ 125
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£ 78
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Faux Sovereign Coin Very Large Brass Fob
£ 78
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Horseshoe Silver Bangle Vintage 1970s Larimar Stone Equestrian Bracelet 6 1/2" Length
£ 68
Horseshoe Silver Bangle Vintage 1970s Larimar Stone Equestrian Bracelet 6 1/2" Length
£ 68
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Norwegian Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch
£ 99
£ 1,895
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The Antique 1914 Old Cut Diamond Boat Ring
£ 899
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The Vintage 1935 Brilliant Cut Diamond Trio Ring
£ 869
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The Antique 1901 Three Diamond Celestial Ring
£ 494
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The Vintage 1922 22ct Gold Wedding Ring
£ 729
Antiques in Oxford
Silver Gilt Citrine Fringe Necklace Victorian
£ 295
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The Vintage 1961 22ct Gold Wedding Ring
£ 619
Antique & Vintage Jewellery FAQs
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.