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.

Antique Jewellery & UK Vintage Jewellery For Sale

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In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Art Deco Novelty Celluloid Brooch

£ 120

€140

$151

Art Deco Novelty Celluloid Brooch

£ 120

€140

$151

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

WhatSheWants

Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Hat Pin c.1900

£ 110

€128

$138

Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Hat Pin c.1900

£ 110

€128

$138

WhatSheWants

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Pearl Necklace 14ct Gold Cluster Clasp Single / Double / Triple Strand 1960s

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Vintage Pearl Necklace 14ct Gold Cluster Clasp Single / Double / Triple Strand 1960s

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

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AC Silver

Vintage 0.95ct Emerald & 0.45ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Collarette

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Vintage 0.95ct Emerald & 0.45ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Collarette

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

AC Silver

1.60ct Opal, Pearl & Diamond, 9ct Gold Pendant / Brooch

£ 1,595

€1,863

$2,006

1.60ct Opal, Pearl & Diamond, 9ct Gold Pendant / Brooch

£ 1,595

€1863

$2006

AC Silver

Mantiques Bazaar

Pair of Heavy 1930s 9ct Gold Oval Cuffflinks

£ 295

€345

$371

Pair of Heavy 1930s 9ct Gold Oval Cuffflinks

£ 295

€345

$371

Mantiques Bazaar

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Opal Bead & Rock Crystal Necklace with 9ct White Gold Clasp 1920/1930s

£ 1,390

€1,624

$1,748

Vintage Opal Bead & Rock Crystal Necklace with 9ct White Gold Clasp 1920/1930s

£ 1,390

€1624

$1748

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Walton House Antiques Ltd

Early Victorian 9ct Gold Bracelet with Garnet Heart Padlock Locket

£ 975

€1,139

$1,226

Early Victorian 9ct Gold Bracelet with Garnet Heart Padlock Locket

£ 975

€1139

$1226

Walton House Antiques Ltd

18ct Gold Edwardian Antique Turquoise Diamond Ring

£ 695

€812

$874

18ct Gold Edwardian Antique Turquoise Diamond Ring

£ 695

€812

$874

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Avego Antiques and Collectibles

1882 Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Paste Set Signet Ring Size N

£ 250

€292

$314

1882 Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Paste Set Signet Ring Size N

£ 250

€292

$314

Avego Antiques and Collectibles

riversidemaximus23

Bracelet Sterling Silver Omega Symbol or Horseshoe Link Vintage 1970s 7" Length

£ 78

€91

$98

Bracelet Sterling Silver Omega Symbol or Horseshoe Link Vintage 1970s 7" Length

£ 78

€91

$98

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antiquejewellers.com

The Antique 1877 Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Classic Ring

£ 649

€758

$816

The Antique 1877 Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Classic Ring

£ 649

€758

$816

antiquejewellers.com

riversidemaximus23

Fob 1960s Pocket Watch Chain Large Brass & Multi Colour Glass Vintage Fob

£ 28

€33

$35

Fob 1960s Pocket Watch Chain Large Brass & Multi Colour Glass Vintage Fob

£ 28

€33

$35

riversidemaximus23

9ct Gold Violin Pendant or Bracelet Charm Vintage 1970s 9 .375 Two Dimensional Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

9ct Gold Violin Pendant or Bracelet Charm Vintage 1970s 9 .375 Two Dimensional Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

Antique 8.80ct Ceylon Sapphire & 2.68ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Cocktail Ring c.1935

£ 14,245

€16,640

$17,918

Antique 8.80ct Ceylon Sapphire & 2.68ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Cocktail Ring c.1935

£ 14,245

€16640

$17918

AC Silver

Vintage French 26.16ct Emerald & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1980

£ 6,950

€8,119

$8,742

Vintage French 26.16ct Emerald & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant c.1980

£ 6,950

€8119

$8742

AC Silver

3.98ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1925

£ 16,950

€19,800

$21,321

3.98ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1925

£ 16,950

€19800

$21321

AC Silver

Rare Antique Gifts

Edwardian Fully Hallmarked 9ct Gold Locket & 18" 9ct Chain

£ 955

€1,116

$1,201

Edwardian Fully Hallmarked 9ct Gold Locket & 18" 9ct Chain

£ 955

€1116

$1201

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 18ct Gold and Platinum 1950s Engagement Ring

£ 1,790

€2,091

$2,252

Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 18ct Gold and Platinum 1950s Engagement Ring

£ 1,790

€2091

$2252

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Vintage Pearl & 0.50ct Sapphire, 0.12ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Twist Ring c.1970

£ 1,425

€1,665

$1,792

Vintage Pearl & 0.50ct Sapphire, 0.12ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Twist Ring c.1970

£ 1,425

€1665

$1792

AC Silver

Vintage 0.44ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Earrings - Art Deco c.1940

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Vintage 0.44ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Earrings - Art Deco c.1940

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

AC Silver

Antique French 3.46ct Diamond & Natural Pearl, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 3,250

€3,797

$4,088

Antique French 3.46ct Diamond & Natural Pearl, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 3,250

€3797

$4088

AC Silver

Vintage French 0.69ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow & White Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Vintage French 0.69ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow & White Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

Vintage European 0.41ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 1,295

€1,513

$1,629

Vintage European 0.41ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 1,295

€1513

$1629

AC Silver

Antique French 0.25ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1900

£ 1,095

€1,279

$1,377

Antique French 0.25ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1900

£ 1,095

€1279

$1377

AC Silver

Vintage 0.50ct Diamond and 14ct White Gold Twist Ring Circa 1980

£ 1,395

€1,630

$1,755

Vintage 0.50ct Diamond and 14ct White Gold Twist Ring Circa 1980

£ 1,395

€1630

$1755

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Ornate Bangle 9ct Gold Hallmarked 1886 Antique Rope Twist Bracelet

£ 550

€642

$692

Victorian Ornate Bangle 9ct Gold Hallmarked 1886 Antique Rope Twist Bracelet

£ 550

€642

$692

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique Onyx and 0.7ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant - Art Deco - Circa 1930

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Antique Onyx and 0.7ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant - Art Deco - Circa 1930

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

AC Silver

Antique 7.10 ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch - Art Deco - Circa 1930

£ 7,645

€8,931

$9,616

Antique 7.10 ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch - Art Deco - Circa 1930

£ 7,645

€8931

$9616

AC Silver

antiquejewellers.com

The Antique 1903 Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring

£ 3,149

€3,679

$3,961

The Antique 1903 Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring

£ 3,149

€3679

$3961

antiquejewellers.com

AC Silver

Vintage 10.20ct Green Tourmaline 0.75ct Ruby and 1.84ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Earrings Circa 1950

£ 5,450

€6,366

$6,855

Vintage 10.20ct Green Tourmaline 0.75ct Ruby and 1.84ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Earrings Circa 1950

£ 5,450

€6366

$6855

AC Silver

Antique 13.20ct Pink Topaz and 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1840

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Antique 13.20ct Pink Topaz and 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1840

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

18ct Yellow Gold Signet Ring with Enamel - Antique c.1900

£ 1,755

€2,050

$2,208

18ct Yellow Gold Signet Ring with Enamel - Antique c.1900

£ 1,755

€2050

$2208

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian 15ct Gold Foliate Bangle Antique Bracelet Chester 1907 Ornate Bangle

£ 1,300

€1,519

$1,635

Edwardian 15ct Gold Foliate Bangle Antique Bracelet Chester 1907 Ornate Bangle

£ 1,300

€1519

$1635

The Chelsea Bijouterie

riversidemaximus23

1930 Fob Robert Raikes Founder of Sunday Schools Pocket Watch Chain Religious Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

1930 Fob Robert Raikes Founder of Sunday Schools Pocket Watch Chain Religious Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

riversidemaximus23

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Necklace 18ct White Gold Antique Negligé Pendant c1910

£ 890

€1,040

$1,120

Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Necklace 18ct White Gold Antique Negligé Pendant c1910

£ 890

€1040

$1120

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antiques in Oxford

Early 20th Century Gold, Opal and Pearl Pendant

£ 750

€876

$943

Early 20th Century Gold, Opal and Pearl Pendant

£ 750

€876

$943

Antiques in Oxford

Miriam Haskell Necklace 1950s

£ 275

€321

$346

Miriam Haskell Necklace 1950s

£ 275

€321

$346

Antiques in Oxford

Vintage Miriam Haskell Necklace C1950s

£ 450

€526

$566

Vintage Miriam Haskell Necklace C1950s

£ 450

€526

$566

Antiques in Oxford

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian Aquamarine 15ct Gold Necklace Antique Drop Pendant Circa 1910

£ 890

€1,040

$1,120

Edwardian Aquamarine 15ct Gold Necklace Antique Drop Pendant Circa 1910

£ 890

€1040

$1120

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