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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The Red House Antiques

Platinum Australian Opal & Diamond Ring

£ 875

€1,000

$1,156

Platinum Australian Opal & Diamond Ring

£ 875

€1000

$1156

The Red House Antiques

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Bracelet 12ct Gold Plated Vintage 1980s Gate Link Stone Set 7" Length

£ 48

€55

$63

Bracelet 12ct Gold Plated Vintage 1980s Gate Link Stone Set 7" Length

£ 48

€55

$63

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AC Silver

Antique 2.10ct Burmese Ruby & 14.12ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Earrings c.1900

£ 14,950

€17,082

$19,757

Antique 2.10ct Burmese Ruby & 14.12ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Earrings c.1900

£ 14,950

€17082

$19757

AC Silver

Vintage 1.81ct Diamond & Platinum Trilogy Ring c.1945

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

Vintage 1.81ct Diamond & Platinum Trilogy Ring c.1945

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Opal & Garnet Silver Ring

£ 78

€89

$103

Vintage Opal & Garnet Silver Ring

£ 78

€89

$103

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Tri-colour Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Edwardian Tri-colour Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

Sampson Morden Victorian Silver Cross / Pencil Pendant Necklace

£ 210

€240

$278

Sampson Morden Victorian Silver Cross / Pencil Pendant Necklace

£ 210

€240

$278

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Initial N Silver Safety Pin Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Victorian Initial N Silver Safety Pin Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Locket

£ 225

€257

$297

9ct Gold Locket

£ 225

€257

$297

Underwoodhall

Jade Drop Pendant

£ 950

€1,085

$1,255

Jade Drop Pendant

£ 950

€1085

$1255

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique & Vintage 1.60ct Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring

£ 6,950

€7,941

$9,185

Antique & Vintage 1.60ct Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring

£ 6,950

€7941

$9185

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

Queen Victoria Jubilee Brooch + Pendant

£ 89

€102

$118

Queen Victoria Jubilee Brooch + Pendant

£ 89

€102

$118

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Heart Locket

£ 295

€337

$390

9ct Yellow Gold Heart Locket

£ 295

€337

$390

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 7.50ct Onyx & 3.20ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

Antique Art Deco 7.50ct Onyx & 3.20ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch c.1920

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1909 Rampant Lion & Scottish Thistles

£ 78

€89

$103

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1909 Rampant Lion & Scottish Thistles

£ 78

€89

$103

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring – Vintage Flower Engagement Ring

£ 3,500

€3,999

$4,625

1960s Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring – Vintage Flower Engagement Ring

£ 3,500

€3999

$4625

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Diamond Wing Earrings – 1.6ct Brilliant Cut in 18ct Gold – Post/clip Fittings

£ 1,990

€2,274

$2,630

1960s Diamond Wing Earrings – 1.6ct Brilliant Cut in 18ct Gold – Post/clip Fittings

£ 1,990

€2274

$2630

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Robert Belcher Antiques

Malachite Silver & Enamel Pendant & Necklace c.1950

£ 495

€566

$654

Malachite Silver & Enamel Pendant & Necklace c.1950

£ 495

€566

$654

Robert Belcher Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1950s Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Amethyst & Diamond 18ct Gold Cluster Clasp & Gem Lab Cert

£ 5,650

€6,456

$7,467

1950s Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Amethyst & Diamond 18ct Gold Cluster Clasp & Gem Lab Cert

£ 5,650

€6456

$7467

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1930s Diamond Cluster Ring – 18ct White Gold Trilogy Engagement Cocktail Ring

£ 1,490

€1,702

$1,969

1930s Diamond Cluster Ring – 18ct White Gold Trilogy Engagement Cocktail Ring

£ 1,490

€1702

$1969

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Pearl & 1.18ct Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Pendant c.1930

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

Pearl & 1.18ct Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Pendant c.1930

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

2.13ct Sapphire & 1.00ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Ring c.1935

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

2.13ct Sapphire & 1.00ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Ring c.1935

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Amethyst Large Brooch

£ 295

€337

$390

A Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Amethyst Large Brooch

£ 295

€337

$390

Robert Belcher Antiques

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 2.20ct Onyx & 0.50ct Diamond, Platinum Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique Art Deco 2.20ct Onyx & 0.50ct Diamond, Platinum Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond

£ 309

€353

$408

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond

£ 309

€353

$408

Underwoodhall

Late Victorian Gold Chain

£ 295

€337

$390

Late Victorian Gold Chain

£ 295

€337

$390

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant

£ 165

€189

$218

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant

£ 165

€189

$218

Underwoodhall

Early 20th Century Amethyst

£ 495

€566

$654

Early 20th Century Amethyst

£ 495

€566

$654

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Pearl Drop Pendant

£ 295

€337

$390

9ct Gold Pearl Drop Pendant

£ 295

€337

$390

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Almond Garnet Pendant

£ 275

€314

$363

9ct Gold Almond Garnet Pendant

£ 275

€314

$363

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Opal Pendant

£ 295

€337

$390

9ct Gold Opal Pendant

£ 295

€337

$390

Underwoodhall

Yellow Metal Ruby and Diamond Pendant

£ 395

€451

$522

Yellow Metal Ruby and Diamond Pendant

£ 395

€451

$522

Underwoodhall

9ct Aquamarine and Pearl Drop Pendant

£ 495

€566

$654

9ct Aquamarine and Pearl Drop Pendant

£ 495

€566

$654

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Vintage 37.60ct Aquamarine & 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1950

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Vintage 37.60ct Aquamarine & 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1950

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

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Bracelet Sterling Silver 1968 Hallmarked Gate Link & Love Heart Padlock 7"L Nos

£ 84

€96

$111

Bracelet Sterling Silver 1968 Hallmarked Gate Link & Love Heart Padlock 7"L Nos

£ 84

€96

$111

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Underwoodhall

9ct Amethyst Pearl Pendant

£ 395

€451

$522

9ct Amethyst Pearl Pendant

£ 395

€451

$522

Underwoodhall

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Mid Century Finnish Silver Pendant

£ 110

€126

$145

Mid Century Finnish Silver Pendant

£ 110

€126

$145

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Norwegian Silver Enamel Brooch

£ 135

€154

$178

Norwegian Silver Enamel Brooch

£ 135

€154

$178

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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Silver Bracelet Punk Zips Vintage 1980s Hallmarked 7 1/4" Length 19.6g

£ 84

€96

$111

Silver Bracelet Punk Zips Vintage 1980s Hallmarked 7 1/4" Length 19.6g

£ 84

€96

$111

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AC Silver

Antique Seed Pearl & 15k Yellow Gold Necklace / Brooch c.1880

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

Antique Seed Pearl & 15k Yellow Gold Necklace / Brooch c.1880

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

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