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.
Verdis Collection
Art Deco 18ct Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
£ 375
£ 58
Bracelet Sterling Silver 1977 Vintage Star Decoration English Bangle 6 1/4"L
£ 58
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£ 89
Bracelet Solid Silver 1970s Vintage Frosted Chevron Link 7 1/4" L Heavy 22.3g
£ 89
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£ 165
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1830s Victorian 'TRUTH' Pen & Quill Black Glass Seal
£ 165
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£ 95
Bracelet Silver Turquoise Bear Paw Navajo Vintage Bangle Heavy 20.9 Grams
£ 95
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Large Victorian Majestic Lion With Bloodstone
£ 145
Matthew Coles Antiques
Silver Wirework & Gemstone Pendant / Brooch
£ 25
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum c.1930
£ 1,390
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum c.1930
£ 1,390
The Chelsea Bijouterie
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Vintage Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace With 9ct Gold Pearl Clasp c.1960
£ 1,490
Vintage Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace With 9ct Gold Pearl Clasp c.1960
£ 1,490
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Gorgeous Silver Gilt & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
£ 145
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Mexican Silver Ankh Necklace
£ 175
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Victorian Blue Topaz & Natural Pearl Drop Earrings In 9ct Gold c.1900
£ 350
Antique Victorian Blue Topaz & Natural Pearl Drop Earrings In 9ct Gold c.1900
£ 350
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Verdis Collection
Vintage Silver & Onyx Bangle by Franz Scheurle
£ 178
Vintage Timepieces
9ct Gold Heart Padlock Bracelet 1969 Hallmarked 20cm 12.6g
£ 895
Matthew Coles Antiques
Striking Multi-gem Gold Ring
£ 1,200
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Long Pearl Necklace with 18ct White Gold Old Cut Diamond Clasp c.1950
£ 1,890
Vintage Long Pearl Necklace with 18ct White Gold Old Cut Diamond Clasp c.1950
£ 1,890
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Matthew Coles Antiques
Victorian Style 9ct Gold Earrings
£ 199
Matthew Coles Antiques
Eye of Ra Diamond Pendant on 18" Chain
£ 225
Matthew Coles Antiques
English Setter Dog Brooch Kenart
£ 79
Underwoodhall
18ct Drop Earrings
£ 795
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Jade Heart Pendant
£ 85
Matthew Coles Antiques
English Pointer Dog Brooch
£ 79
£ 48
Bracelet Sterling Silver Charles Horner 1960s Baby Childs Expandable Bangle
£ 48
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£ 95
Bracelet 9ct Rose Rolled Gold Vintage 1970s Bangle by Bracelon England 7"L
£ 95
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£ 95
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1902 Coronation King Edward V11 Big Rose Gilt Enamel Fob
£ 95
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Bracelet Silver 925 Victorian Ivy Leaf Eternal Love Antique Bangle 8"L
£ 135
Bracelet Silver 925 Victorian Ivy Leaf Eternal Love Antique Bangle 8"L
£ 135
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Matthew Coles Antiques
Stunning White Gold, Diamond & Emerald Ring
£ 525
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18ct White Gold Circa 1950s
£ 1,895
Vintage Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in 18ct White Gold Circa 1950s
£ 1,895
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Matthew Coles Antiques
Silver Baby/childs Bangle
£ 45
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9ct Popcorn Chain Necklace
£ 395
Matthew Coles Antiques
Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
£ 450
Underwoodhall
Amethyst Drop Pendant on a Rose Gold Setting
£ 295
Matthew Coles Antiques
Sapphire & Diamond 9ct Gold Ring
£ 275
CES Home & Garden Limited
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet, Sky Blue Gemstone 0340
£ 750
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet, Sky Blue Gemstone 0340
£ 750
CES Home & Garden Limited
Andrew Cox Antiques
Delightful Silver Gilt Turquoise & Pearl Brooch
£ 125
Matthew Coles Antiques
Marquise Diamond & 18ct Gold Solitaire Ring
£ 350
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Tanzanite & Diamond Cluster Ring 9ct Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring c.1980
£ 1,095
Vintage Tanzanite & Diamond Cluster Ring 9ct Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring c.1980
£ 1,095
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CES Home & Garden Limited
Vintage Pair 9ct Gold & Pear Cut Blue Topaz Gemstone Earrings 0339
£ 195
Vintage Pair 9ct Gold & Pear Cut Blue Topaz Gemstone Earrings 0339
£ 195
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Georgian Style 1820 Antique Brass Fusee Verge Winding Plate
£ 54
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Georgian Style 1820 Antique Brass Fusee Verge Winding Plate
£ 54
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Queen Victorian 1890s Antique Faux Sovereign
£ 48
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.
