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.

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Aion Jewellery

Austrian 935 Grade Silver & Citrine Brooch

£ 95

€110

$131

Austrian 935 Grade Silver & Citrine Brooch

£ 95

€110

$131

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

1ct Basaltic Sapphire & 1.50ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings c.1930

£ 4,950

€5,715

$6,811

1ct Basaltic Sapphire & 1.50ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings c.1930

£ 4,950

€5715

$6811

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 4.64ct Diamond & 9k Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,435

Antique Victorian 4.64ct Diamond & 9k Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4560

$5435

AC Silver

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Malachite Greek Key Enamel Brooch – Neoclassical Revival

£ 650

€750

$894

Malachite Greek Key Enamel Brooch – Neoclassical Revival

£ 650

€750

$894

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

AC Silver

Vintage 2.86ct Basaltic Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 3,950

€4,560

$5,435

Vintage 2.86ct Basaltic Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 3,950

€4560

$5435

AC Silver

Vintage 2.18ct Sapphire & 0.39ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Pendant c.1980

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

Vintage 2.18ct Sapphire & 0.39ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Pendant c.1980

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

AC Silver

1.30ct Ruby & 1ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1935

£ 4,950

€5,715

$6,811

1.30ct Ruby & 1ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1935

£ 4,950

€5715

$6811

AC Silver

2.70ct Basaltic Sapphire & 1.10ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5,715

$6,811

2.70ct Basaltic Sapphire & 1.10ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5715

$6811

AC Silver

Andrew Cox Antiques

A Lovely Victorian 9ct Gold Dragonfly Brooch

£ 165

€190

$227

A Lovely Victorian 9ct Gold Dragonfly Brooch

£ 165

€190

$227

Andrew Cox Antiques

An Attractive Norwegian Silver & Enamel Bar Brooch

£ 115

€133

$158

An Attractive Norwegian Silver & Enamel Bar Brooch

£ 115

€133

$158

Andrew Cox Antiques

Underwoodhall

Yellow Metal & Jade Brooch

£ 365

€421

$502

Yellow Metal & Jade Brooch

£ 365

€421

$502

Underwoodhall

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Garnet & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14K Gold c.1880

Reserved

Antique Victorian Garnet & Pearl Pendant Necklace 14K Gold c.1880

Reserved

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Cherub Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Ornate Frame - c.1860

£ 650

€750

$894

Antique Victorian Cherub Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Ornate Frame - c.1860

£ 650

€750

$894

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel & Gold Star Pearl Ring 9K Gold - c.1880

£ 685

€791

$943

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel & Gold Star Pearl Ring 9K Gold - c.1880

£ 685

€791

$943

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Opal Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Gold - c.1880

£ 2,500

€2,886

$3,440

Antique Victorian Opal Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Gold - c.1880

£ 2,500

€2886

$3440

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace 9K Gold - c.1890

£ 550

€635

$757

Antique Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace 9K Gold - c.1890

£ 550

€635

$757

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Ring 14K Gold - c.1860

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Ring 14K Gold - c.1860

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel & Pearl Pendant Locket Necklace - c.1880

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Blue Enamel & Pearl Pendant Locket Necklace - c.1880

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Blue Enamel Pendant - c.1880

£ 3,500

€4,041

$4,816

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Blue Enamel Pendant - c.1880

£ 3,500

€4041

$4816

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian/edwardian Pink Garnet & Seed Pearl Bangle 9K Gold - c.1900

£ 1,500

€1,732

$2,064

Antique Victorian/edwardian Pink Garnet & Seed Pearl Bangle 9K Gold - c.1900

£ 1,500

€1732

$2064

Artisan Antiques

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Amethyst & Pearl Ring Emerald Cut - c.1900

£ 750

€866

$1,032

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Amethyst & Pearl Ring Emerald Cut - c.1900

£ 750

€866

$1032

Artisan Antiques

Antique Citrine Brooch 12K Gold Quatrefoil Style Design - 19th c

£ 450

€520

$619

Antique Citrine Brooch 12K Gold Quatrefoil Style Design - 19th c

£ 450

€520

$619

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Pearl Brooch 15K Gold - c.1900

£ 450

€520

$619

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Pearl Brooch 15K Gold - c.1900

£ 450

€520

$619

Artisan Antiques

Antique Blue Enamel Fleur de Lys Brooch 18K Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th c

£ 1,650

€1,905

$2,270

Antique Blue Enamel Fleur de Lys Brooch 18K Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th c

£ 1,650

€1905

$2270

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Ruby Ring 5 Stone Design 18K Gold - c.1900

£ 1,650

€1,905

$2,270

Antique Victorian Ruby Ring 5 Stone Design 18K Gold - c.1900

£ 1,650

€1905

$2270

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Amethyst Pendant Necklace 14K Gold - 19th c

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Antique Victorian Amethyst Pendant Necklace 14K Gold - 19th c

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

Artisan Antiques

Nates Gems

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Ag Nouveau Signet Ring Size N 1/2 (US Size 7) C1880

£ 135

€156

$186

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Ag Nouveau Signet Ring Size N 1/2 (US Size 7) C1880

£ 135

€156

$186

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Size K 1/2 (US Size 5.75) C1880

£ 325

€375

$447

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Size K 1/2 (US Size 5.75) C1880

£ 325

€375

$447

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Twist Ring Band Size L (US Size 5.75) C1900

£ 345

€398

$475

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Twist Ring Band Size L (US Size 5.75) C1900

£ 345

€398

$475

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Twist Ring Size N 1/2 (US Size 7) C1890

£ 375

€433

$516

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Twist Ring Size N 1/2 (US Size 7) C1890

£ 375

€433

$516

Nates Gems

Ancient Silver Gilt Carnelian Roman Signet Ring Band Size S (US Size 8.25) 4th Century

£ 195

€225

$268

Ancient Silver Gilt Carnelian Roman Signet Ring Band Size S (US Size 8.25) 4th Century

£ 195

€225

$268

Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Twist Ring Band Size M 1/2 (US Size 6.5)

£ 595

€687

$819

Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Twist Ring Band Size M 1/2 (US Size 6.5)

£ 595

€687

$819

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Cluster Gypsy Ring Rose Cut Size R (US Size 8.75)

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Antique 18ct Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Cluster Gypsy Ring Rose Cut Size R (US Size 8.75)

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring Size K 1/2 (US Size 5.5) C1920

£ 375

€433

$516

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring Size K 1/2 (US Size 5.5) C1920

£ 375

€433

$516

Nates Gems

Ancient Pure Silver Carnelian Medieval Signet Ring Size O (US Size 7.25) 17th Century

£ 125

€144

$172

Ancient Pure Silver Carnelian Medieval Signet Ring Size O (US Size 7.25) 17th Century

£ 125

€144

$172

Nates Gems

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Vintage February 1984 Seiko Quartz Dolce 5931-5510 GHA Case

£ 230

€266

$316

Vintage February 1984 Seiko Quartz Dolce 5931-5510 GHA Case

£ 230

€266

$316

UK Vintage Watch LTD

AC Silver

1.60ct Garnet & 14k Yellow Gold Slide Chain Necklace c.1930

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

1.60ct Garnet & 14k Yellow Gold Slide Chain Necklace c.1930

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

Gold Plated and Enamel

£ 14

€16

$19

Gold Plated and Enamel

£ 14

€16

$19

Underwoodhall

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Vintage August 1978 Seiko Quartz QR 3862-7010 Blue Gradient

£ 215

€248

$296

Vintage August 1978 Seiko Quartz QR 3862-7010 Blue Gradient

£ 215

€248

$296

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Underwoodhall

Gold Plated and Enamel

£ 14

€16

$19

Gold Plated and Enamel

£ 14

€16

$19

Underwoodhall

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