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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Edwardian 18ct Gold & Diamond Set Ring

£ 210

€245

$264

Edwardian 18ct Gold & Diamond Set Ring

£ 210

€245

$264

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Penrose Antiques Ltd

Charles Horner Silver Sword Brooch, Chester 1899

£ 120

€140

$151

Charles Horner Silver Sword Brooch, Chester 1899

£ 120

€140

$151

Penrose Antiques Ltd

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Silver Scottish Brooch

£ 85

€99

$107

Silver Scottish Brooch

£ 85

€99

$107

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9ct Gold, Peridot, Pearl and Diamond Pendant and Chain

£ 275

€321

$346

9ct Gold, Peridot, Pearl and Diamond Pendant and Chain

£ 275

€321

$346

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Secret Gold Masonic Fob

£ 185

€216

$233

Secret Gold Masonic Fob

£ 185

€216

$233

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Silver and Enamel Card Suit Cufflinks

£ 89

€104

$112

Silver and Enamel Card Suit Cufflinks

£ 89

€104

$112

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18ct Gold & Diamond Horse Brooch

£ 395

€461

$497

18ct Gold & Diamond Horse Brooch

£ 395

€461

$497

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Pear Tree Antiques

9ct Gold Stick Pin C.1900

£ 89

€104

$112

9ct Gold Stick Pin C.1900

£ 89

€104

$112

Pear Tree Antiques

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9ct Gold & Cameo Pendant

£ 100

€117

$126

9ct Gold & Cameo Pendant

£ 100

€117

$126

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Artsubject

Art Deco Artisan Amber Brooch c.1930

£ 35

€41

$44

Art Deco Artisan Amber Brooch c.1930

£ 35

€41

$44

Artsubject

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9ct Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 595

€695

$748

9ct Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 595

€695

$748

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Victorian 15ct Gold & Pearl Stickpin

£ 85

€99

$107

Victorian 15ct Gold & Pearl Stickpin

£ 85

€99

$107

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9ct White Gold, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Jockey Cap Charm

£ 78

€91

$98

9ct White Gold, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Jockey Cap Charm

£ 78

€91

$98

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Pair of Silver & Enamel Masonic Cufflinks

£ 125

€146

$157

Pair of Silver & Enamel Masonic Cufflinks

£ 125

€146

$157

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Seahorse Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 145

€169

$182

Seahorse Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 145

€169

$182

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18ct White Gold Diamond Set Half Eternity Ring

£ 285

€333

$358

18ct White Gold Diamond Set Half Eternity Ring

£ 285

€333

$358

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Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Gold Memorial Brooch, Enamelled

£ 340

€397

$428

Gold Memorial Brooch, Enamelled

£ 340

€397

$428

Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Gold Bright Cut Mourning Brooch

£ 325

€380

$409

Gold Bright Cut Mourning Brooch

£ 325

€380

$409

Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Gold Fob - Large

£ 290

€339

$365

Gold Fob - Large

£ 290

€339

$365

Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

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9ct Gold, Sapphire & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

9ct Gold, Sapphire & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

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18ct White Gold, Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 495

€578

$623

18ct White Gold, Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 495

€578

$623

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9ct Gold Cufflinks

£ 300

€350

$377

9ct Gold Cufflinks

£ 300

€350

$377

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9ct Gold & Cornelian Ring

£ 245

€286

$308

9ct Gold & Cornelian Ring

£ 245

€286

$308

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Pair of 9ct Gold & Onyx Cufflinks

£ 265

€310

$333

Pair of 9ct Gold & Onyx Cufflinks

£ 265

€310

$333

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9ct Rose Gold Hockey Stick Brooch

£ 125

€146

$157

9ct Rose Gold Hockey Stick Brooch

£ 125

€146

$157

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Michael Johnson Antiques

Black Leather Jewellery Box c.1920

£ 180

€210

$226

Black Leather Jewellery Box c.1920

£ 180

€210

$226

Michael Johnson Antiques

Fabulous Finds Antiques

Rosewood Sarcophagus Jewellery Box C.1850

£ 225

€263

$283

Rosewood Sarcophagus Jewellery Box C.1850

£ 225

€263

$283

Fabulous Finds Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Pair of Ornate Gilt Pierced Ruby Earrings - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 40

€47

$50

Vintage Pair of Ornate Gilt Pierced Ruby Earrings - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 40

€47

$50

Antiques et Cetera

Pair of Gold Plated Rhinestone Clip Earrings - Ideal Gift / Present

£ 25

€29

$31

Pair of Gold Plated Rhinestone Clip Earrings - Ideal Gift / Present

£ 25

€29

$31

Antiques et Cetera

Chamade Antiques

Ruby & Diamond Gold Earrings

£ 850

€993

$1,069

Ruby & Diamond Gold Earrings

£ 850

€993

$1069

Chamade Antiques

Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1,402

$1,509

Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1402

$1509

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Antiques et Cetera

Bargain - a Beautiful Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 5 Stone Diamond Engagement / Eternity Ring / Multi Stone / Rings / Boxed

£ 600

€701

$755

Bargain - a Beautiful Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 5 Stone Diamond Engagement / Eternity Ring / Multi Stone / Rings / Boxed

£ 600

€701

$755

Antiques et Cetera

A Pair of Vintage Claw Set Sparkling Rhinestone Clip Earrings - Birthday / Xmas Gift

£ 25

€29

$31

A Pair of Vintage Claw Set Sparkling Rhinestone Clip Earrings - Birthday / Xmas Gift

£ 25

€29

$31

Antiques et Cetera

Beautiful Pair of Gilt Millefiori Enamel Clip Earrings - Jewellery

£ 30

€35

$38

Beautiful Pair of Gilt Millefiori Enamel Clip Earrings - Jewellery

£ 30

€35

$38

Antiques et Cetera

A Stunning Pair of Vintage Gilt Sparkling Gem Set Chandelier Earrings - Boxed Gift

£ 50

€58

$63

A Stunning Pair of Vintage Gilt Sparkling Gem Set Chandelier Earrings - Boxed Gift

£ 50

€58

$63

Antiques et Cetera

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Serpentine Ring

£ 1,350

€1,577

$1,698

Diamond Serpentine Ring

£ 1,350

€1577

$1698

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire Ring G.I.A Certified

£ 2,600

€3,037

$3,270

Diamond Solitaire Ring G.I.A Certified

£ 2,600

€3037

$3270

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Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 1,100

€1,285

$1,384

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 1,100

€1285

$1384

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 865

€1,010

$1,088

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 865

€1010

$1088

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Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks

£ 1,500

€1,752

$1,887

Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks

£ 1,500

€1752

$1887

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