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.
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver, 9ct Gold & Turquoise Paste Ring
£ 75
Verdis Collection
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
£ 310
Touch of Time Antiques
Edwardian 18ct Gold Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring Antique Old Cut Diamond Ring c 1905
£ 950
Edwardian 18ct Gold Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring Antique Old Cut Diamond Ring c 1905
£ 950
Touch of Time Antiques
Touch of Time Antiques
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Art Nouveau Clover Pendant – Lucky Charm with Paste & Pearl
£ 495
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Art Nouveau Clover Pendant – Lucky Charm with Paste & Pearl
£ 495
Touch of Time Antiques
All About Vintage Essex
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Hexagonal Locket Pendant Box Miniature Trinket Box
£ 35
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Hexagonal Locket Pendant Box Miniature Trinket Box
£ 35
All About Vintage Essex
Aion Jewellery
Rare Gundorph Albertus (for Georg Jensen) Silver Brooch
£ 175
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver, Amethyst & Pearl Pendant Necklace
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Hermann Siersbol Modernist Danish Silver Floral Brooch
£ 75
Terrou Studio
Antique Amethyst Paste Pendant Necklace
£ 345
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Boxed Set of Enamelled Dress Buttons & Brooch
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Late Victorian Silver & Amethyst Cabochon Brooch
£ 110
£ 2,650
Very Rare & Poignant HMS Hood Sweetheart Brooch in 18ct Gold & Enamel c.1930
£ 2,650
Wick Antiques Ltd
Scottish Highland Antiques
18ct White Gold Diamond Ring
£ 1,200
Larkin & Gallow
Antique Silver 'Butterfly Catcher' Brooch 1899
£ 95
Larkin & Gallow
Georg Jensen Silver & Black Onyx 'Dew Drop' Necklace
£ 300
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with London Hallmarked 9ct Gold Clasp 1986
£ 295
Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with London Hallmarked 9ct Gold Clasp 1986
£ 295
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Aion Jewellery
Austrian Silver, Pearl & Paste Diamonds Pendant Necklace
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Art Deco Silver & Aquamarine Screw Back Earrings
£ 110
Terrou Studio
Victorian 15ct Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Cameo Ring
£ 685
Aion Jewellery
Chinese Silver, Coral & Enamel Adjustable Ring
£ 110
Aion Jewellery
Georgian 14ct Gold & Pearl Memento Mori Brooch
£ 295
Aion Jewellery
French Silver, Paste Garnet & Diamond Fringe Necklace
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Austro / Hungarian Silver, Pearl & Amethyst Brooch
£ 155
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Art Deco Blue Chalcedony & Silver Earrings
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver, Onyx & Marcasite Dress Ring
£ 85
Terrou Studio
Early 20th Century Pearl & Diamond Pendant
£ 625
Terrou Studio
Vintage Italian 18ct Gold Drop Earrings
£ 890
Terrou Studio
Victorian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Ring
£ 385
Terrou Studio
Late 19th Century 15ct Gold Cameo Ring
£ 285
Terrou Studio
Edwardian 9ct Gold Double-sided Locket
£ 320
£ 1,090
Terrou Studio
Antique 9ct Gold Belcher Chain
£ 480
Underwoodhall
Small 9ct Pendant
£ 295
Underwoodhall
Large 9ct Pendant
£ 395
Matthew Coles Antiques
Amethyst & 9ct Gold Ring
£ 275
Terrou Studio
Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
£ 775
Terrou Studio
Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
£ 780
Terrou Studio
Pair of 1930s 18ct Gold, Diamond & Ruby Earrings
£ 1,250
Terrou Studio
Pair of Early 20th Century Diamond Cluster Earrings
£ 1,400
Terrou Studio
Victorian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
£ 1,850
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.
