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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Vittori & Hive

Smoky Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring 1971 London 9ct Vintage

£ 225

€263

$283

Smoky Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring 1971 London 9ct Vintage

£ 225

€263

$283

Vittori & Hive

AC Silver

Vintage 5.15ct White Opal & 0.48ct Diamond 14ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1960

£ 1,865

€2,179

$2,346

Vintage 5.15ct White Opal & 0.48ct Diamond 14ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1960

£ 1,865

€2179

$2346

AC Silver

Vittori & Hive

Vintage 9ct Gold Cuff Bangle + Amethyst with Heart Scrolls

£ 345

€403

$434

Vintage 9ct Gold Cuff Bangle + Amethyst with Heart Scrolls

£ 345

€403

$434

Vittori & Hive

AC Silver

Vintage French 1.85ct Diamond & Platinum Full Eternity Ring c.1950

£ 4,750

€5,549

$5,975

Vintage French 1.85ct Diamond & Platinum Full Eternity Ring c.1950

£ 4,750

€5549

$5975

AC Silver

Vintage 1.50ct Aquamarine & 0.88ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 2,750

€3,212

$3,459

Vintage 1.50ct Aquamarine & 0.88ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 2,750

€3212

$3459

AC Silver

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Large Victorian Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Pearl Amethyst Pendant / Brooch

£ 495

€578

$623

Large Victorian Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Pearl Amethyst Pendant / Brooch

£ 495

€578

$623

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Doubloon

Edwardian 18ct & Platinum Diamond Ring

£ 345

€403

$434

Edwardian 18ct & Platinum Diamond Ring

£ 345

€403

$434

Doubloon

Victorian Pinchbeck Earrings

£ 175

€204

$220

Victorian Pinchbeck Earrings

£ 175

€204

$220

Doubloon

Edwardian Gold & Diamond Daisy Ring

£ 165

€193

$208

Edwardian Gold & Diamond Daisy Ring

£ 165

€193

$208

Doubloon

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Collection of Gold Plated Jewellery

£ 70

€82

$88

Vintage Collection of Gold Plated Jewellery

£ 70

€82

$88

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Gold Plated Sparkling Rhinestone Bracelet - Boxed

£ 60

€70

$75

Vintage Gold Plated Sparkling Rhinestone Bracelet - Boxed

£ 60

€70

$75

Antiques et Cetera

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Antique French Belle Epoque 1.20 Carat Spinel & 0.15 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring c.1890

£ 2,295

€2,681

$2,887

Antique French Belle Epoque 1.20 Carat Spinel & 0.15 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring c.1890

£ 2,295

€2681

$2887

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Booth Antiques

Fine Edwardian Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

£ 110

€128

$138

Fine Edwardian Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

£ 110

€128

$138

Booth Antiques

Superb Art Deco & Enamel Pendant Compact

£ 195

€228

$245

Superb Art Deco & Enamel Pendant Compact

£ 195

€228

$245

Booth Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 0.63ct Aquamarine & 2.39ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1960

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Vintage 0.63ct Aquamarine & 2.39ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1960

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

AC Silver

Vintage French 5.35ct Zircon & 0.25ct Diamond, 0.24ct Emerald & 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1940

£ 1,865

€2,179

$2,346

Vintage French 5.35ct Zircon & 0.25ct Diamond, 0.24ct Emerald & 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1940

£ 1,865

€2179

$2346

AC Silver

riversidemaximus23

Silver St Christopher Fob Pocket Watch Chain 1970s Vintage 925 Large Silver Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

Silver St Christopher Fob Pocket Watch Chain 1970s Vintage 925 Large Silver Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

riversidemaximus23

Sterling Silver Necklace 1988 German Vintage Fancy Choker Necklace 15" Length

£ 78

€91

$98

Sterling Silver Necklace 1988 German Vintage Fancy Choker Necklace 15" Length

£ 78

€91

$98

riversidemaximus23

Sterling Silver Bracelet 1975 Vintage Large Ornate Silver Discs - Heavy 77.5 Grams

£ 185

€216

$233

Sterling Silver Bracelet 1975 Vintage Large Ornate Silver Discs - Heavy 77.5 Grams

£ 185

€216

$233

riversidemaximus23

Silver Bangle 1989 Vintage Highly Ornate Wide Silver Bracelet 40g 7" Length

£ 125

€146

$157

Silver Bangle 1989 Vintage Highly Ornate Wide Silver Bracelet 40g 7" Length

£ 125

€146

$157

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

21.43ct Amethyst & 1.07ct Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Viintage c.1960

£ 2,450

€2,862

$3,082

21.43ct Amethyst & 1.07ct Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Viintage c.1960

£ 2,450

€2862

$3082

AC Silver

1950s 7.27ct Coral & Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant

£ 1,645

€1,922

$2,069

1950s 7.27ct Coral & Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant

£ 1,645

€1922

$2069

AC Silver

Vintage Ruby & Enamel 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 1,755

€2,050

$2,208

Vintage Ruby & Enamel 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 1,755

€2050

$2208

AC Silver

Planet Antiques

18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings

Reserved

18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings

Reserved

Planet Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Georgian Seed Pearl Drop Earrings Christmas Tree Antique Dangle Earrings c.1800

£ 1,130

€1,320

$1,421

Georgian Seed Pearl Drop Earrings Christmas Tree Antique Dangle Earrings c.1800

£ 1,130

€1320

$1421

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Vintage 1.92ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Full Eternity Ring

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Vintage 1.92ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Full Eternity Ring

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

AC Silver

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 195

€228

$245

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 195

€228

$245

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

AC Silver

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Worcestershire Regiment Bar Brooch c.1915

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Worcestershire Regiment Bar Brooch c.1915

£ 995

€1162

$1252

AC Silver

Vintage German Pearl & 0.72ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1950

£ 1,755

€2,050

$2,208

Vintage German Pearl & 0.72ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1950

£ 1,755

€2050

$2208

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 5.95ct Opal & 0.35ct Diamond Platinum Brooch

£ 4,450

€5,198

$5,598

Antique Victorian 5.95ct Opal & 0.35ct Diamond Platinum Brooch

£ 4,450

€5198

$5598

AC Silver

riversidemaximus23

Fob 1920s Crescent Moon & Star Pocket Watch Chain Big Brass Antique Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

Fob 1920s Crescent Moon & Star Pocket Watch Chain Big Brass Antique Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

riversidemaximus23

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage 17" Pearl Graduated Pearl Necklace & Oyster Shell Box

£ 45

€53

$57

Vintage 17" Pearl Graduated Pearl Necklace & Oyster Shell Box

£ 45

€53

$57

Antiques et Cetera

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Pearl Star Pendant

£ 795

€929

$1,000

Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Pearl Star Pendant

£ 795

€929

$1000

Walton House Antiques Ltd

riversidemaximus23

Religious Fob 1960s Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost Pocket Watch Chain Fob

£ 78

€91

$98

Religious Fob 1960s Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost Pocket Watch Chain Fob

£ 78

€91

$98

riversidemaximus23

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace 15ct Gold Edwardian Drop Pendant c.1910

£ 1,190

€1,390

$1,497

Antique Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace 15ct Gold Edwardian Drop Pendant c.1910

£ 1,190

€1390

$1497

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Amethyst & Pearl Necklace by Hamilton & Co 15ct Gold Victorian Pendant

£ 1,650

€1,927

$2,075

Antique Amethyst & Pearl Necklace by Hamilton & Co 15ct Gold Victorian Pendant

£ 1,650

€1927

$2075

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Rarebits

Vintage Gold Cameo Brooch

£ 68

€79

$86

Vintage Gold Cameo Brooch

£ 68

€79

$86

Rarebits

AC Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond & Enamel, Platinum & 18ct White Gold Hunting Bar Brooch

£ 1,535

€1,793

$1,931

Antique Victorian Diamond & Enamel, Platinum & 18ct White Gold Hunting Bar Brooch

£ 1,535

€1793

$1931

AC Silver

riversidemaximus23

Fob Art Nouveau 1910 Pocket Watch Chain Antique Brass Maiden Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

Fob Art Nouveau 1910 Pocket Watch Chain Antique Brass Maiden Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

riversidemaximus23

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Edwardian Pendant c.1910

£ 890

€1,040

$1,120

Antique Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Edwardian Pendant c.1910

£ 890

€1040

$1120

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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