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
Georg Jensen Silver St. Christopher
£ 85
UK Vintage Watch LTD
Vintage Seiko Dolce 7740-5000 Quartz Gold Flake, April 1987
£ 350
£ 78
Bangle Silver Vintage 1970s Chunky Barley Twist Bracelet 7" Length 15.9 Grams
£ 78
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver 925 Fish Articulated Pendant 1970s Vintage
£ 95
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver 925 Fish Articulated Pendant 1970s Vintage
£ 95
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£ 58
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1909 Antique Wellingborough Whist League
£ 58
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£ 85
Pocket Watch Chain Fob St Christopher Victorian 1890s Large Brass German Fob
£ 85
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£ 78
Silver Snake Bangle 925 Ruby Glass Eyes Victorian Style Bracelet 7" Length 1970s
£ 78
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£ 48
Necklace French 24ct Gold Plated 1970s Fancy Link Paris 17 1/2" Length NOS
£ 48
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£ 68
Pocket Watch Chain Fob National Union Of Railwaymen NUR Gilt & Enamel 1960s
£ 68
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Underwoodhall
9ct Gold Ruby & Diamond
£ 110
Judy Fox Antiques
Victorian Agate & Bronze Onyx Casket, Jewellery Box
£ 1,100
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9ct. Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
£ 325
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Jade Fish Pendant
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Art Nouveau Danish Silver & Garnet Cartouche Brooch
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Vintage Pair of 9ct Gold & Black Pearl Earrings
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
American Art Deco Silver & Amethyst Paste Bangle
£ 125
£ 110
£ 235
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Amethyst Ring
£ 95
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
£ 995
Vintage Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
£ 995
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antiques et Cetera
Unusual Pair of Boxed Cufflinks
£ 45
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring London 1962
£ 650
Andrew Cox Antiques
An Attractive Silver & Enamel Charles Horner Brooch
£ 100
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch Pendant with Gem Report
£ 3,250
Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch Pendant with Gem Report
£ 3,250
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Verdis Collection
Just Andersen Denmark Silver Brooch
£ 160
Aion Jewellery
Vintage Dutch Silver Floral Panel Link Bracelet
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Celtic Themed Art Deco Silver & Citrine 'Sword' Brooch
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Copper & Enamel Arts & Crafts Brooch / Buckle
£ 78
£ 120
Aion Jewellery
Petite Danish Silver Art Deco Brooch
£ 75
£ 78
Aion Jewellery
Boxed Victorian Silver & Enamel Horse Portrait Stick Pin
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Vintage Scottish Silver & Hematite Ring
£ 85
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Antique Victorian Silver Star Link Necklace
£ 155
Matthew Coles Antiques
Antique Mourning Brooch & Matching Earrings
£ 95
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Impressive Antique Continental Silver Watch Chain / Necklace
£ 265
Impressive Antique Continental Silver Watch Chain / Necklace
£ 265
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Verdis Collection
Vintage Gold and Ruby Ring
£ 195
£ 165
Antique 15ct Gold Pearl Lovers Knot Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1900 High Quality
£ 165
Nates Gems
£ 125
Matthew Coles Antiques
Antique Cameo Brooch with Wirework Frame
£ 75
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.
