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.
£ 450
18ct Gold Ring Half Carat Diamond Solitaire Platinum UK Size M 1/2 USA 6 1/2
£ 450
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Fine Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Amethyst Clasp, London 1962
£ 1,150
Fine Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Amethyst Clasp, London 1962
£ 1,150
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£ 125
Pocket Watch Chain Photograph Fob 9ct Rolled Gold 1970s Vintage Large Pendant
£ 125
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£ 32
Silver Miners Lamp Large Pocket Watch Chain Fob Pendant Charm 1960s Vintage
£ 32
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£ 155
Bracelet 9ct Rolled Gold Vintage 1960s Chunky Curb Link With Love Heart Padlock
£ 155
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Silver Elephant Charm Or Pendant Vintage 1960s Heavy 7.1 Grams
£ 28
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Scottish Thistle Silver Plated Antique 1920s
£ 58
£ 155
Bracelet 9ct Rose Rolled Gold Victorian 1890s Antique Chunky Curb Link 8 3/4"L
£ 155
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Swivel 1970s Blue John Stone Victorian Style
£ 125
£ 78
Masonic Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1938 RAOB Large Enamel Fob
£ 78
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£ 135
Victorian Bangle Sterling Silver 1890s Antique Bracelet 7" Length 33.9 Grams
£ 135
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£ 48
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver 1960s Talon Claw Holding A Large Green Glass Ball
£ 48
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£ 245
Albertina Bracelet with Tassel Fob 10ct Yellow & Rose Rolled Gold Victorian 1890s
£ 245
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£ 12,950
£ 2,950
AC Silver
Vintage 2.32ct Ceylon Padparadscha Sapphire and 2.05ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1945
£ 9,950
Vintage 2.32ct Ceylon Padparadscha Sapphire and 2.05ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1945
£ 9,950
AC Silver
£ 3,950
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1960s Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Floral Clasp
£ 990
1960s Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Floral Clasp
£ 990
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 34,950
£ 5,950
£ 1,625
£ 575
AC Silver
Vintage French Art Deco 9.28ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.30ct Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1950
£ 5,950
Vintage French Art Deco 9.28ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.30ct Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1950
£ 5,950
AC Silver
£ 425
£ 475
£ 475
Robert Belcher Antiques
Art Deco 1920s Stirling Silver and Marcasite Snake Brooch
£ 495
£ 245
£ 1,750
Antique 18ct Gold Huge Pearl Buckle Brooch Pin C1880 French Heavy 15g Amazing
£ 1,750
Nates Gems
Underwoodhall
Silver Locket on Original 60” Chain
£ 395
Penrose Antiques Ltd
Bergdorf Goodman Goldtone & Rhinstone Bow Necklace
£ 40
The Chelsea Bijouterie
18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring Old Cut Antique Ring c.1920
£ 1,100
18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring Old Cut Antique Ring c.1920
£ 1,100
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Fine Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Barrel Clasp – Silver-tone Pearls
£ 250
Fine Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Barrel Clasp – Silver-tone Pearls
£ 250
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Fine 9ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings – Birmingham 1989
£ 290
Fine 9ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings – Birmingham 1989
£ 290
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Antiques in Oxford
Edwardian Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
£ 3,500
Antiques in Oxford
Stunning Antique Murrle Bennett & Co Necklace
£ 950
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Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring 18ct Gold English Antique Ring Circa 1890
£ 1,290
Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Boat Ring 18ct Gold English Antique Ring Circa 1890
£ 1,290
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£ 205
Andrew Cox Antiques
Lovely Art Deco Silver Butterfly Wing Pendant
£ 110
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1950s Cultured Pearl Necklace, Double Strand Pearls with Tested 9ct Gold Garnet Clasp
£ 490
1950s Cultured Pearl Necklace, Double Strand Pearls with Tested 9ct Gold Garnet Clasp
£ 490
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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.
