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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Liberty & Co 1975 Anniversary Special Edition Silver Brooch

£ 675

€789

$849

Liberty & Co 1975 Anniversary Special Edition Silver Brooch

£ 675

€789

$849

Antiques & Chic

Beeches Vintage

Baltic Amber Silver Plated Clip Earrings

£ 32

€37

$40

Baltic Amber Silver Plated Clip Earrings

£ 32

€37

$40

Beeches Vintage

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Pocket Watch Chain Majestic Lion Fob 12ct Gold Plated 1970s Vintage

£ 48

€56

$60

Pocket Watch Chain Majestic Lion Fob 12ct Gold Plated 1970s Vintage

£ 48

€56

$60

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Silver Bangle Vintage 1970s Highly Ornate Silver Bracelet 7 1/2" Length

£ 48

€56

$60

Silver Bangle Vintage 1970s Highly Ornate Silver Bracelet 7 1/2" Length

£ 48

€56

$60

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Pocket Watch Chain Spinner Fob 1890s Victorian Large Brass & Steel Bloodstone Fob

£ 89

€104

$112

Pocket Watch Chain Spinner Fob 1890s Victorian Large Brass & Steel Bloodstone Fob

£ 89

€104

$112

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Aion Jewellery

Antique Silver 'Giardinetto' Pendant Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Antique Silver 'Giardinetto' Pendant Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian Peridot Necklace 9ct Gold Antique Drop Pendant with Chain Vintage 1910

£ 490

€572

$616

Edwardian Peridot Necklace 9ct Gold Antique Drop Pendant with Chain Vintage 1910

£ 490

€572

$616

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Pair of Silver & Marcasite Treble Clef Earrings

£ 45

€53

$57

Vintage Pair of Silver & Marcasite Treble Clef Earrings

£ 45

€53

$57

Aion Jewellery

Stunning Art Deco German Silver & Coral Ring

£ 75

€88

$94

Stunning Art Deco German Silver & Coral Ring

£ 75

€88

$94

Aion Jewellery

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Pocket Watch Chain Lion Fob 12ct Gold/p Victorian Revival Green Glass 1970s Fob

£ 145

€169

$182

Pocket Watch Chain Lion Fob 12ct Gold/p Victorian Revival Green Glass 1970s Fob

£ 145

€169

$182

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Aion Jewellery

Mid Century Silver & Gold Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 35

€41

$44

Mid Century Silver & Gold Filigree Flower Brooch

£ 35

€41

$44

Aion Jewellery

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Silver Bamboo Bracelet Vintage Italian Articulated Links 7 1/4" Length 16.7g

£ 89

€104

$112

Silver Bamboo Bracelet Vintage Italian Articulated Links 7 1/4" Length 16.7g

£ 89

€104

$112

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AC Silver

Antique 0.82ct Diamond, 0.15ct Sapphire, Pearl & 12ct Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 1,795

€2,097

$2,258

Antique 0.82ct Diamond, 0.15ct Sapphire, Pearl & 12ct Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 1,795

€2097

$2258

AC Silver

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1890s Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Shield Fob 12ct Gold Plated Large Antique Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

1890s Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Shield Fob 12ct Gold Plated Large Antique Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

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Rare Antique Gifts

Solid Gold Mourning Locket Necklace

£ 885

€1,034

$1,113

Solid Gold Mourning Locket Necklace

£ 885

€1034

$1113

Rare Antique Gifts

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Regency Seed Pearl Brooch & Cloak Pin

£ 175

€204

$220

Regency Seed Pearl Brooch & Cloak Pin

£ 175

€204

$220

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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1960s Silver 925 Vintage Teka Wide German Panel Bracelet 7 1/4" L 38.8 Grams

£ 225

€263

$283

1960s Silver 925 Vintage Teka Wide German Panel Bracelet 7 1/4" L 38.8 Grams

£ 225

€263

$283

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AC Silver

2.47ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Bracelet Circa 1935

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

2.47ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Bracelet Circa 1935

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

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Vintage Fob 1960s Pocket Watch Chain '1st' Large Golden Gilt Fob

£ 38

€44

$48

Vintage Fob 1960s Pocket Watch Chain '1st' Large Golden Gilt Fob

£ 38

€44

$48

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Horsehead Fob 1960s Vintage 925 Silver Pocket Watch Chain Equestrian Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

Horsehead Fob 1960s Vintage 925 Silver Pocket Watch Chain Equestrian Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

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Aion Jewellery

Modernist Silver Collar Necklace by Viola Mannle

£ 155

€181

$195

Modernist Silver Collar Necklace by Viola Mannle

£ 155

€181

$195

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Thistle & Golf Club Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Edwardian Silver Thistle & Golf Club Brooch

£ 55

€64

$69

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 0.65ct Sapphire & 0.77ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Earrings 1988

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Vintage 0.65ct Sapphire & 0.77ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Earrings 1988

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Silver Gilt Jade & Marcasite Earrings

£ 75

€88

$94

Pair of Silver Gilt Jade & Marcasite Earrings

£ 75

€88

$94

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Caithness Glass & Silver Ring

£ 58

€68

$73

Vintage Caithness Glass & Silver Ring

£ 58

€68

$73

Aion Jewellery

Wildwinds Antiques

Arts & Craft Bar Brooch

£ 180

€210

$226

Arts & Craft Bar Brooch

£ 180

€210

$226

Wildwinds Antiques

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Pair of 9ct Gold & Diamond Earrings

£ 225

€263

$283

Pair of 9ct Gold & Diamond Earrings

£ 225

€263

$283

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Antique Silver Albertina Bracelet

£ 115

€134

$145

Antique Silver Albertina Bracelet

£ 115

€134

$145

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

AC Silver

Antique 1.50ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Flower Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2,097

$2,258

Antique 1.50ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Flower Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2097

$2258

AC Silver

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Vintage Gilt & Crystal Ball Fob 1970s Victorian Revival Pocket Watch Chain Fob

£ 58

€68

$73

Vintage Gilt & Crystal Ball Fob 1970s Victorian Revival Pocket Watch Chain Fob

£ 58

€68

$73

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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

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

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

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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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