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.
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
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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
£ 265
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1960s 18ct Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings
£ 890
Verdis Collection
Vintage Gold and Ruby Tank Ring
£ 275
Verdis Collection
Antique Gold Ring with Goldstone
£ 225
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Art Deco Blue Spinel and Onyx Ring in 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s
£ 790
Art Deco Blue Spinel and Onyx Ring in 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s
£ 790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 395
Art Deco Antique Solid Sterling Silver Jewellery Ring Box London 1923 210gr
£ 395
Antique Silver UK
Verdis Collection
Magnus Maximus Design Silver Oendsnt
£ 105
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage 1960s Pearl Drop Earrings in 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1966
£ 590
Vintage 1960s Pearl Drop Earrings in 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1966
£ 590
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Matthew Coles Antiques
Onyx Bead & 9ct Gold Necklace
£ 99
UK Vintage Watch LTD
Vintage Seiko 5 Actus 7019-7070
£ 150
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Pocket Watch Chain Fon 9ct Rolled Gold & Glass Victorian Revival
£ 58
£ 145
Bracelet 14ct Rolled Gold Vintage 1960s Chevron Link & Love Heart Padlock
£ 145
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Pocket Watch Chain Silver Salmon Fish Fob Or Pendant 1960s Heavy 3.9g
£ 38
£ 74
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1905 Antique From The Copper Of Nelsons Ship HMS Victory
£ 74
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Pocket Watch Chain Photograph Fob Large Victorian Horse Antique 1890s
£ 95
Matthew Coles Antiques
Egyptian Pharaohs Head 18ct Gold Ring
£ 1,400
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Bangle Sterling Silver Vintage Expandable Chevron Bracelet 7" Length
£ 95
£ 38
Pocket Watch Chain Silver Horse Fob Or Pendant Heavy 5.6 Grams 1960s Vintage
£ 38
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The Chelsea Bijouterie
1950s Cultured Pearl Necklace with Amethyst 14ct Gold Clasp
£ 490
Underwoodhall
Silver Submarine Brooch
£ 149
Underwoodhall
Jade Heart Shaped Pendant
£ 59
Underwoodhall
Silver & Enamel RAF Wings Brooch
£ 49
£ 185
Murano Millefiori Glass Pendant Sterling Silver 925 Italian Art Glass Large
£ 185
Zonda Antiques
£ 145
Large Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Modernist Pop Art Pendant Abalone Shell Inlay
£ 145
Zonda Antiques
Verdis Collection
Vintage Silver Ring by E. Granit Co
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Art Nouveau 9ct Gold, Opal & Pearl Brooch
£ 325
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Paste Stones Pendant Flower Necklace
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Paste Bar Brooch
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Vintage 9ct Gold, Pearl & Ruby Stud Earrings
£ 155
Matthew Coles Antiques
Antique Brooch Featuring 15ct Gold, Blue Enamel & Pearl
£ 425
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Art Deco Silver & Connemara Marble Cufflinks
£ 110
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver, Marcasite & Black Onyx Brooch
£ 78
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian 9ct Gold Double Locket Pendant & Chain
£ 220
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.
