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.
Rare Antique Gifts
Superb Art Nouveau Solid Gold Locket On 20 Inch Chain
£ 1,275
Antiques et Cetera
Vintage 16" Rosita Petit Faux Pearl Necklace with Rondels
£ 36
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1950s 9ct Gold Pearl Drop Earrings with Scroll Detail
£ 690
Rare Antique Gifts
Ornate 9ct Gold Keepsake Locket Necklace
£ 1,100
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1960s Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp
£ 250
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1960s 9ct Gold Diamond and Pink Pearl Drop Earrings
£ 790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Elegant 1950s 18ct Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings with Omega Backs
£ 790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Elegant Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond & Emerald Clasp - 1950s
£ 1,130
Elegant Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond & Emerald Clasp - 1950s
£ 1,130
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Mexican Silver & Amethyst Brooch - by Beto
£ 185
Andrew Cox Antiques
Stylish Norwegian Silver & Enamel Brooch
£ 110
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Derbyshire Blue John Ring
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Stuart Nye Dogwood Sterling Silver Brooch
£ 78
£ 25,950
Aion Jewellery
Pair of French 9ct Gold & Garnet Cluster Earrings
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Filigree Silver Butterfly Brooch
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver, Enamel & Mother of Pearl Button Brooch
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver & Turquoise Cross and Chain
£ 105
£ 5,950
£ 48
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1950s Etruscan Revival Chrome & Vivid Citrine Glass
£ 48
riversidemaximus23
£ 3,950
Vintage 5.40ct Aquamarine & 0.21ct Diamond 14k White Gold Drop Earrings c.1950
£ 3,950
AC Silver
£ 78
Bracelet 12ct Gold Plated Vintage 1980s Chevron Link 7" Length Heavy 33 Grams
£ 78
riversidemaximus23
£ 68
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 18ct Gold Plated Large 1890s Antique Shield Fob
£ 68
riversidemaximus23
£ 185
Bracelet 18ct Rolled Gold Vintage 1940s Chunky Curb Link With Love Heart Padlock
£ 185
riversidemaximus23
£ 965
Antique 18ct Gold Turquoise Diamond Etruscan Brooch Pin - High Quality c.1860
£ 965
Nates Gems
Penrose Antiques Ltd
Modernist Tigers Eye Silver Gilt Metamorphic Pendant Brooch
£ 125
£ 225
Antique 8ct Gold Celtic Knot Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1920 German High Quality Large
£ 225
Nates Gems
£ 175
AC Silver
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with 1.48ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Clasp Circa 1905
£ 9,950
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with 1.48ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Clasp Circa 1905
£ 9,950
AC Silver
£ 3,250
£ 5,950
Rare Antique Gifts
Antique 9ct Gold Locket On 18 Inch Gold Chain
£ 1,150
£ 275
Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1890 High Quality Large
£ 275
Nates Gems
£ 495
£ 895
£ 5,950
Antique 5.90ct High Zircon & 1.48ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring c.1925
£ 5,950
AC Silver
Antiques in Oxford
Norwegian Silver Blue Enamel Necklace Einar Modahl
£ 460
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Cropp & Farr Amethyst and Split Pearl Drop Earrings in 9ct Gold
£ 690
Highland Antiques Limited
Edwardian Antique Silver and Citrine Bangle, Scottish c.1907
£ 895
Edwardian Antique Silver and Citrine Bangle, Scottish c.1907
£ 895
Highland Antiques Limited
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1960s Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp 16” Restrung
£ 690
1960s Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp 16” Restrung
£ 690
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Foliate Drop Earrings in Silver with Gold Fittings
£ 1,790
Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Foliate Drop Earrings in Silver with Gold Fittings
£ 1,790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
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.
