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 Chelsea Bijouterie
Victorian Revival Amethyst, Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold 1950s Ring
£ 1,290
Victorian Revival Amethyst, Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold 1950s Ring
£ 1,290
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
George III Silver Pendant Vinaigrette
£ 435
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Victorian Jump Ring 9ct Rose Rolled Gold 1890s for Bracelet or Necklace
£ 65
£ 99
Bangle 9ct Rose Rolled Gold Vintage 1940s Love Heart Expandable Bracelet 7" L
£ 99
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£ 68
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian 1ct Gold Filled & Carnelian Dainty 1890s
£ 68
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£ 68
Bracelet Sterling Silver 1976 Hallmarked Gate Link & Love Heart Padlock 6 1/2"L
£ 68
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£ 165
Bracelet 18ct Gold Plated Vintage 1970s Chevron Link 7" Length Heavy 69.2 Grams
£ 165
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£ 545
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Antique Silver Albertina / Bracelet
£ 115
£ 225
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18ct White Gold
£ 1,790
£ 235
£ 200
Underwoodhall
9ct Gold Pearl Drop Pendant
£ 295
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9ct Gold RAF Pendant
£ 175
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain, Queen Victoria Fob
£ 295
Underwoodhall
Yellow Metal and Lapis Lazuli Pendant
£ 145
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Victorian Silver Locket
£ 295
£ 8,950
Vintage 9.41ct White Opal 2.52ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Bracelet Circa 1950
£ 8,950
AC Silver
£ 3,950
Vintage 25.37ct Amethyst and 0.85ct Diamond 14k White Gold Ring Circa 1970
£ 3,950
AC Silver
AC Silver
Vintage French 2.30ct Ceylon Sapphire and 1.60ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1950
£ 8,950
Vintage French 2.30ct Ceylon Sapphire and 1.60ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1950
£ 8,950
AC Silver
£ 4,950
Antique 1.02ct Peridot and Seed Pearl Plique a Jour 15k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1900
£ 4,950
AC Silver
Underwoodhall
9ct Jade Pendant
£ 395
£ 7,950
£ 1,450
Antique Victorian Cameo Pendant Necklace with Pearls 14K Gold c.1880
£ 1,450
Artisan Antiques
£ 2,500
Antique Red Enamel Guilloche Brooch/Pendant Garnet, Pearls 14K Gold c.1870
£ 2,500
Artisan Antiques
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Bakelite Bracelet
£ 150
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
MMA Cleo Silver and Cubic Zirconia Brooch
£ 98
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Mid-Century Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold
£ 860
Vintage Timepieces
Antique 9ct Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace | 56 Grams
£ 3,750
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique 1920s Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum
£ 1,170
Antique 1920s Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum
£ 1,170
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 6,950
Antique 1.78ct Sapphire and 3.05ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1930
£ 6,950
AC Silver
£ 2,950
Antique 3.91ct Garnet and 0.95ct Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1870
£ 2,950
AC Silver
£ 9,950
Vintage 3.26ct Sapphire and 2.75ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
£ 9,950
AC Silver
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Early 20th Century Czech Bracelet
£ 135
£ 89
Pocket Watch Chain Silver Horse Head Fob Or Pendant 1976 Vintage Heavy 12g
£ 89
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£ 38
Silver Horse Head Pocket Watch Chain Fob Or Pendant 1960s Vintage Horse Shoe
£ 38
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Aion Jewellery
Vintage Russian Soviet Silver Ring
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
Silver Gilt Filigree Brooch by Marius Hammer
£ 110
Aion Jewellery
German Jugendstil Silver & Chrysoprase Pendant Necklace
£ 225
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.
