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 Gold Earrings with Diamonds & Rubies
£ 188
Andrew Cox Antiques
Lovely Charles Horner Silver Thistle Brooch
£ 105
UK Antique Silver
Sterling Silver Four Leaf Clover Good Luck Whistle & Pendant
£ 130
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Double Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet with 9ct Gold Clasp 1970s
£ 345
Vintage Double Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet with 9ct Gold Clasp 1970s
£ 345
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Verdis Collection
Antique Pique Brooch with Gold Inlay
£ 115
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Unoaerre Earrings 9ct Gold Sculpted Swirl Hoop Italian Designer Jewellery
£ 295
Vintage Unoaerre Earrings 9ct Gold Sculpted Swirl Hoop Italian Designer Jewellery
£ 295
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Diamond & Pearl Halo Stud Earrings in 9ct White Gold
£ 425
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Art Nouveau Necklace, Antique Circa 1910
£ 2,450
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Art Nouveau Necklace, Antique Circa 1910
£ 2,450
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Aion Jewellery
Norwegian Silver Vermeil & Enamel Forget-me-not Brooch
£ 185
£ 115
Aion Jewellery
Fully Hallmarked 9ct Gold & Almandine Garnet Bar Brooch
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Petite Charles Horner Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch
£ 185
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Amethyst Glass Pendant Necklace
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Danish Modernist Silver Panel Link Bracelet
£ 165
Matthew Coles Antiques
Classic 9ct Signet Ring
£ 399
Matthew Coles Antiques
Bespoke 9ct Rope Twist & Garnet Necklace
£ 1,100
Matthew Coles Antiques
Elegant 9ct Gold Signet Ring
£ 350
Matthew Coles Antiques
31" Cultured Baroque Pearl Necklace, 9ct Clasp
£ 75
Verdis Collection
Vintage Sleipner Odins Horse Silver Pendant
£ 78
Matthew Coles Antiques
Very Stylish 9ct Coiled Snake
£ 450
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp
£ 195
Matthew Coles Antiques
Very Pretty Solid Silver Fairy Ring
£ 65
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp, 1980s Graduated Cultured Pearls, Restrung
£ 425
Vintage Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp, 1980s Graduated Cultured Pearls, Restrung
£ 425
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Art Deco Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with Jadeite Clasp, 1920s with Gemmological Report
£ 2,950
Art Deco Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with Jadeite Clasp, 1920s with Gemmological Report
£ 2,950
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Silver & Pearl Necklace
£ 125
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Norwegian Silver Enamel Brooch
£ 120
Matthew Coles Antiques
Plique-à-jour & Silver Locust Brooch
£ 55
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage 18ct Gold Abstract Stud Earrings 1980s with 750 GW Marks
£ 295
Touch of Time Antiques
Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Ring Set with Amethyst & Diamond, England c.1900
£ 695
Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Ring Set with Amethyst & Diamond, England c.1900
£ 695
Touch of Time Antiques
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1950s Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet with Sterling Silver Marcasite Clasp
£ 430
1950s Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet with Sterling Silver Marcasite Clasp
£ 430
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Tiffany & Co Earrings Ruby & Diamond Floral Studs, 18ct Gold, London 1973
£ 4,790
Vintage Tiffany & Co Earrings Ruby & Diamond Floral Studs, 18ct Gold, London 1973
£ 4,790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Aion Jewellery
German Laurin-mark Art Deco Silver & Citrine Brooch
£ 135
Touch of Time Antiques
Antique 15ct Gold Flower Ring • Garnet & Pearl Cluster • Hallmarked 1848 • Victorian Ring
£ 895
Antique 15ct Gold Flower Ring • Garnet & Pearl Cluster • Hallmarked 1848 • Victorian Ring
£ 895
Touch of Time Antiques
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian 9ct Gold & Ruby Stick Pin
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Sterling Silver & Rhodonite Dress Ring
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Art Deco Silver & Blue John Cufflinks
£ 155
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Vintage 9ct Gold & Black Onyx Stud Earrings
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Garnet & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Charles Horner Expanding Silver Cuff Bangle
£ 115
Touch of Time Antiques
Edwardian Sterling Silver, Gold and Paste Bow Portrait Locket, Circa 1915
£ 325
Edwardian Sterling Silver, Gold and Paste Bow Portrait Locket, Circa 1915
£ 325
Touch of Time Antiques
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.
