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.
£ 78
Silver Pocket Watch Chain Fob Tassel Victorian 1890s Long Antique Fob Or Pendant
£ 78
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£ 195
Bracelet 9ct Rolled Gold Vintage 1940schunky Curb Link With Love Heart Padlock
£ 195
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£ 48
Pocket Watch Chain Fob St Christopher SOS Talisman 12ct Gold Plated 1960s
£ 48
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£ 4,950
£ 245
UK Vintage Watch LTD
Vintage Seiko Quartz Dolce 7321-5730, Tungsten, April 1987
£ 325
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1940s Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
£ 890
Larkin & Gallow
Norwegian Silver Enamelled Brooch of Autumnal Leaves
£ 195
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Grosse 1980s Silver, Rhinstone & Pearl Brooch
£ 200
Underwoodhall
9ct Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond
£ 195
Underwoodhall
15ct Gold Peridot Earrings
£ 895
Vintage Timepieces
Victorian 18ct Gold Ring Set with Two Diamonds
£ 795
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Georg Jensen Silver Bangle No38
£ 375
Vintage Timepieces
Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver & Mother of Pearl Belt Buckle
£ 159
Vintage Timepieces
Edwardian15ct Gold Brooch with Emerald Shamrock Design
£ 165
£ 5,950
Antique Ruby and 1.63ct Diamond 9k and 14k Yellow Gold Bicycle Brooch Circa 1915
£ 5,950
AC Silver
Bill Bridges Antiques
Vintage Pakistan Ethnic Dancing Anklet Silverplate Brass Coins Glass Beads
£ 65
Vintage Pakistan Ethnic Dancing Anklet Silverplate Brass Coins Glass Beads
£ 65
Bill Bridges Antiques
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Antique Edwardian Silver & Enamel Belt Buckle Henry Matthews Birmingham 1908
£ 170
Antique Edwardian Silver & Enamel Belt Buckle Henry Matthews Birmingham 1908
£ 170
Queens Antiques & Collectables
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Mid-Century Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
£ 1,150
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1980s Graduated Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp
£ 390
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1960s Pearl Choker Necklace with Diamond Daisy Clasp
£ 1,760
£ 4,950
Vintage 1.94ct Basaltic Sapphire and 1.07ct Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
£ 4,950
AC Silver
£ 3,950
£ 165
Art Nouveau Marius Hammer Pendant Norway Guilloche Enamel & Silver Filigree
£ 165
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Aion Jewellery
Scottish Silver & Banded Agate Victorian Brooch
£ 85
£ 115
Aion Jewellery
Georg Jensen Art Deco Silver Brooch
£ 310
Aion Jewellery
Mid Century Pair of Silver & Pearl Drop Earrings
£ 65
Underwoodhall
Silver and Rose Gold Mizpah Ring
£ 165
Vintage by the Sea Ltd
Delightful Late 19th Century 9ct Gold Drop Pendant
£ 185
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1950s Art Deco Inspired Pearl Drop Earrings in 9ct Gold
£ 820
£ 4,950
Vintage 0.85ct Sapphire and 3.32ct Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1955
£ 4,950
AC Silver
£ 8,950
£ 3,450
UK Vintage Watch LTD
Vintage Seiko Quartz Type 2, 4336-8000, Tapestry, March 1978
£ 190
UK Vintage Watch LTD
Rare Vintage Seiko Quartz Tank 7430-5230 GHA, May 1985
£ 375
Aion Jewellery
Arts & Crafts Silver & Ceramic Ruskin Brooch
£ 90
Aion Jewellery
German Silver & Lapis Lazuli Modernist Brooch
£ 95
£ 465
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Cat's Eye Stick Pin
£ 68
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.
