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
Vintage Silver & Enamel Christmas Tree Brooch
£ 48
Verdis Collection
Vintage Gold & Agate Cross
£ 82
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1950s Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum with Gemmological Report
£ 2,500
1950s Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum with Gemmological Report
£ 2,500
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Norwegian Silver Enamel Brooch
£ 95
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
David Andersen Silver Enamel Earrings
£ 85
£ 225
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Georgian Carnelian Agate Brooch in 9ct Gold c.1830
£ 2,800
£ 195
Verdis Collection
Gold & Peridot Trilogy Ring
£ 285
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Silver Pendant - Gordon Stevens
£ 185
Aion Jewellery
Modernist Silver & Tiger's Eye Pendant Necklace
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Silver Arts & Crafts Brooch with Blue Cut Glass Cabochon
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Mid Century 9ct Gold & Black Onyx Stud Earrings
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Danish Silver & Chalcedony Modernist Floral Brooch
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
German Jugendstil Silver Wirework Panel Link Bracelet
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Antique Silver & Blue John Cufflinks
£ 135
£ 115
Verdis Collection
Vintage 5 Stone Amethyst Gold Ring
£ 295
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Edwardian Aquamarine & Diamond Drop Necklace in 9ct Gold - Antique c.1910
£ 1,160
Edwardian Aquamarine & Diamond Drop Necklace in 9ct Gold - Antique c.1910
£ 1,160
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Victorian Five Stone Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold c.1890
£ 1,390
Antique Victorian Five Stone Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold c.1890
£ 1,390
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Elegant Art Deco Carnelian & Rock Crystal Drop Necklace in 9ct Gold c.1920
£ 1,350
Elegant Art Deco Carnelian & Rock Crystal Drop Necklace in 9ct Gold c.1920
£ 1,350
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Matthew Coles Antiques
9ct Gold & Blue Topaz Foliate Design Ring
£ 245
£ 520
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Five 5 Stone Gypsy Ring. 1914. Size L 1/2
£ 520
Krave Antiques
Verdis Collection
Ola Gorie Silver Brooch
£ 105
£ 78
Bracelet Sterling Silver Vintage 1971 Chunky Curb Link & Love Heart Padlock
£ 78
riversidemaximus23
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
19ct Gold Signet Ring + 2 Wax Seals + Aquatint & Book Relating to John 'Mad Jack' Mytton
£ 3,750
19ct Gold Signet Ring + 2 Wax Seals + Aquatint & Book Relating to John 'Mad Jack' Mytton
£ 3,750
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Matthew Coles Antiques
Striking 18ct Gold Blue Spinel Ring
£ 450
Matthew Coles Antiques
Exquisite 9ct Gold Cross Channel Set Rubies & Diamonds
£ 275
Larkin & Gallow
Antique Silver Sweetheart Brooch by Joseph Richard Eaves
£ 75
riversidemaximus23
Bracelet 9ct Gold Plated Vintage 1940s Chunky Curb Link & Love Heart Padlock 35.9g
£ 195
Bracelet 9ct Gold Plated Vintage 1940s Chunky Curb Link & Love Heart Padlock 35.9g
£ 195
riversidemaximus23
£ 55
Larkin & Gallow
Georg Jensen Squirrel & Deer Silver Brooch [No. 318]
£ 325
Larkin & Gallow
Georg Jensen Silver Bird & Fern Brooch Arno Malinowski
£ 395
Larkin & Gallow
Georg Jensen - Silver Locket on 45cm Chain
Larkin & Gallow
Antique Aesthetic Period Floral Brooch
£ 70
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Georgian Paste Jewellery
£ 95
Larkin & Gallow
Vintage Scottish Silver Pendant on Silver Square Link Chain
£ 65
Underwoodhall
9ct Gold Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings
£ 145
Underwoodhall
9ct Yellow Gold Round Stud Earrings
£ 265
Underwoodhall
9ct Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Stud Earrings
£ 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.
