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.
Highland Antiques Limited
Early Victorian Scottish Provincial Antique Silver & Agate Brooch - Inverness c.1840
£ 1,895
Early Victorian Scottish Provincial Antique Silver & Agate Brooch - Inverness c.1840
£ 1,895
Highland Antiques Limited
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Lavalier Necklace in 9ct Gold
£ 990
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Retro 18ct Gold Turquoise Ring with Rope Twist Setting c.1950
£ 790
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob St Christopher 9ct Rolled Gold 1960s Chunky Fob
£ 68
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Vintage German Silver & Baltic Amber Panel Link Bracelet
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
£ 155
Aion Jewellery
German Art Nouveau Silver & Turquoise Brooch
£ 68
Aion Jewellery
Norwegian Arts & Crafts Silver & Sodalite Ring
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver, Agate & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Bangle
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Earrings
£ 110
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Victorian Portrait Miniature Brooch with Natural Pearls and Hair Locket in 15ct Gold
£ 840
Victorian Portrait Miniature Brooch with Natural Pearls and Hair Locket in 15ct Gold
£ 840
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Aion Jewellery
French Arts & Crafts Silver, Gold & Lapis Lazuli Brooch
£ 145
Matthew Coles Antiques
Victorian 15ct Gold Stick Pin
£ 285
Matthew Coles Antiques
Vintage 18ct Gold Signet Ring
£ 875
Matthew Coles Antiques
Amazing 14kt Gold & Amethyst Ring
£ 875
Sovereign Antiques
GOLD 9CT BELCHER CHAIN WITH SCORPIO MONTH SIGN PENDANT
£ 575
£ 13,950
Antique Art Deco 6.35ct Diamond and Platinum Fringe Necklace Circa 1925
£ 13,950
AC Silver
£ 2,650
Vintage 1.02ct Sapphire and 0.25ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Ring Circa 1945
£ 2,650
AC Silver
£ 4,950
Antique Arts and Crafts Style 14.81ct Peridot and 15k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1900
£ 4,950
AC Silver
£ 6,950
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Lovely Victorian Silver Teardrop Necklace Pendant
£ 145
Underwoodhall
9ct Gold Crucifix
£ 115
Underwoodhall
9ct Gold Fleur de Lys Pendant/ Charm
£ 69
Underwoodhall
High Grade Yellow Metal Scarab Beetle Pendant
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Period Silver & Blue John Pendant Necklace
£ 135
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Moonstone Flower Brooch
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Moss Agate Ring
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Charles Horner Chester Silver Pendant Necklace
£ 165
Matthew Coles Antiques
9ct Gold Gypsy Creole Style Earrings
£ 255
£ 95
Bracelet Albertina Golden Gilt & Rose Bud Pink Glass 1950s Pocket Watch Chain
£ 95
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Bangle 9ct Rose Rolled Gold Vintage 1970s Harlequin Bracelet
£ 135
£ 195
Pocket Watch Fob Key Victorian 10ct Rose Gold Filled Antique Large Gun Pistol
£ 195
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Bracelet Silver Sixpence Coins 1913 - 1938 King George 6 3/4"L
£ 58
£ 4,950
£ 24,950
Matthew Coles Antiques
Suffragette Style Teardrop Shape Pendant
£ 295
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.
