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.

Antique Jewellery & UK Vintage Jewellery For Sale

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum

£ 990

€1,135

$1,308

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum

£ 990

€1135

$1308

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique Double Strand 18k Yellow Gold Necklace with a Pearl Clasp c.1830

£ 9,950

€11,404

$13,143

Antique Double Strand 18k Yellow Gold Necklace with a Pearl Clasp c.1830

£ 9,950

€11404

$13143

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Elegant 9ct Gold Pearl Drop Earrings Birmingham 1968

£ 650

€745

$859

Elegant 9ct Gold Pearl Drop Earrings Birmingham 1968

£ 650

€745

$859

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Daisy Bracelet

£ 495

€567

$654

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Daisy Bracelet

£ 495

€567

$654

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Arthur Johnson Smith Silver Butterfly Brooch - Chester

£ 295

€338

$390

Antique Arthur Johnson Smith Silver Butterfly Brooch - Chester

£ 295

€338

$390

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Turquoise & Split Pearl Bangle in Fabulous Box

£ 575

€659

$760

Edwardian Turquoise & Split Pearl Bangle in Fabulous Box

£ 575

€659

$760

Antiques in Oxford

riversidemaximus23

Ring 9ct Rose Gold Victorian 1892 Fully Hallmarked UK Size M USA 6 1/4

£ 250

€287

$330

Ring 9ct Rose Gold Victorian 1892 Fully Hallmarked UK Size M USA 6 1/4

£ 250

€287

$330

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

Vintage 11.43ct Ruby & 0.98ct Diamond 8k Rose Gold Bracelet c.1940

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage 11.43ct Ruby & 0.98ct Diamond 8k Rose Gold Bracelet c.1940

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Vintage 4.70ct Black Opal & 1.08ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 1980

£ 7,950

€9,111

$10,501

Vintage 4.70ct Black Opal & 1.08ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 1980

£ 7,950

€9111

$10501

AC Silver

Vintage 3.20ct Sapphire & 0.30ct Diamond Platinum Ring c.1945

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Vintage 3.20ct Sapphire & 0.30ct Diamond Platinum Ring c.1945

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

French Art Deco 1.72ct Emerald & 3.51ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring c.1935

£ 22,950

€26,303

$30,314

French Art Deco 1.72ct Emerald & 3.51ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring c.1935

£ 22,950

€26303

$30314

AC Silver

WhatSheWants

Large Vintage Dragonfly Brooch Pin Sterling Silver & Garnet

£ 165

€189

$218

Large Vintage Dragonfly Brooch Pin Sterling Silver & Garnet

£ 165

€189

$218

WhatSheWants

Antique Charles Horner Sterling Silver Heart Hat Pin - Chester 1911 Patented Pin

£ 65

€74

$86

Antique Charles Horner Sterling Silver Heart Hat Pin - Chester 1911 Patented Pin

£ 65

€74

$86

WhatSheWants

Antique Charles Horner Sterling Silver Amethyst Jewelled Hat Pin Chester 1907

£ 70

€80

$92

Antique Charles Horner Sterling Silver Amethyst Jewelled Hat Pin Chester 1907

£ 70

€80

$92

WhatSheWants

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Lotus 18" Faux Gold on Silver Clasp Pearl Necklace with Rondels Boxed

£ 85

€97

$112

Vintage Lotus 18" Faux Gold on Silver Clasp Pearl Necklace with Rondels Boxed

£ 85

€97

$112

Antiques et Cetera

AC Silver

Antique French 21.02ct Aquamarine & 1.90ct Onyx Platinum Ring c.1920

£ 6,950

€7,965

$9,180

Antique French 21.02ct Aquamarine & 1.90ct Onyx Platinum Ring c.1920

£ 6,950

€7965

$9180

AC Silver

Antique 1.00ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring c.1900

£ 2,650

€3,037

$3,500

Antique 1.00ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring c.1900

£ 2,650

€3037

$3500

AC Silver

Antique 1.61ct Diamond & Platinum GIA Certified Ring c.1925

£ 6,950

€7,965

$9,180

Antique 1.61ct Diamond & Platinum GIA Certified Ring c.1925

£ 6,950

€7965

$9180

AC Silver

Vintage French 18.15ct Aquamarine & 18k Yellow Gold Ring c.1950

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage French 18.15ct Aquamarine & 18k Yellow Gold Ring c.1950

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Vintage 15.38ct High Zircon & 1.10ct Diamond 14k White Gold Earrings c.1940

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage 15.38ct High Zircon & 1.10ct Diamond 14k White Gold Earrings c.1940

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Exceptional 1950s Ruby Bombé Ring in 18ct Gold – Grand Retro Cocktail Ring

£ 2,290

€2,625

$3,025

Exceptional 1950s Ruby Bombé Ring in 18ct Gold – Grand Retro Cocktail Ring

£ 2,290

€2625

$3025

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Rare Antique Gifts

Superb Art Nouveau Style Solid Gold Locket on 20" Chain

£ 1,275

€1,461

$1,684

Superb Art Nouveau Style Solid Gold Locket on 20" Chain

£ 1,275

€1461

$1684

Rare Antique Gifts

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage 16" Rosita Petit Faux Pearl Necklace with Rondels

£ 40

€46

$53

Vintage 16" Rosita Petit Faux Pearl Necklace with Rondels

£ 40

€46

$53

Antiques et Cetera

Rare Antique Gifts

Ornate 9ct Gold Keepsake Locket Necklace

£ 1,100

€1,261

$1,453

Ornate 9ct Gold Keepsake Locket Necklace

£ 1,100

€1261

$1453

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp

£ 250

€287

$330

1960s Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp

£ 250

€287

$330

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Elegant 1950s 18ct Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings with Omega Backs

£ 790

€905

$1,043

Elegant 1950s 18ct Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings with Omega Backs

£ 790

€905

$1043

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Elegant Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond & Emerald Clasp - 1950s

£ 1,130

€1,295

$1,493

Elegant Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond & Emerald Clasp - 1950s

£ 1,130

€1295

$1493

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Mexican Silver & Amethyst Brooch - by Beto

£ 185

€212

$244

Mexican Silver & Amethyst Brooch - by Beto

£ 185

€212

$244

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Derbyshire Blue John Ring

£ 85

€97

$112

Art Deco Silver & Derbyshire Blue John Ring

£ 85

€97

$112

Aion Jewellery

Stuart Nye Dogwood Sterling Silver Brooch

£ 78

€89

$103

Stuart Nye Dogwood Sterling Silver Brooch

£ 78

€89

$103

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 5.02ct Emerald & 4.35ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Pendant c.1915

£ 25,950

€29,741

$34,277

Antique 5.02ct Emerald & 4.35ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Pendant c.1915

£ 25,950

€29741

$34277

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Pair of French 9ct Gold & Garnet Cluster Earrings

£ 145

€166

$192

Pair of French 9ct Gold & Garnet Cluster Earrings

£ 145

€166

$192

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Filigree Silver Butterfly Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Victorian Filigree Silver Butterfly Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Turquoise Cross + Chain

£ 105

€120

$139

Edwardian Silver & Turquoise Cross + Chain

£ 105

€120

$139

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 2.54ct Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring c.1980

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Vintage 2.54ct Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring c.1980

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

Vintage 5.40ct Aquamarine & 0.21ct Diamond 14k White Gold Drop Earrings c.1950

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Vintage 5.40ct Aquamarine & 0.21ct Diamond 14k White Gold Drop Earrings c.1950

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Turquoise Diamond Etruscan Brooch Pin - High Quality c.1860

£ 965

€1,106

$1,275

Antique 18ct Gold Turquoise Diamond Etruscan Brooch Pin - High Quality c.1860

£ 965

€1106

$1275

Nates Gems

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Modernist Tigers Eye Silver Gilt Metamorphic Pendant Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Modernist Tigers Eye Silver Gilt Metamorphic Pendant Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Nates Gems

Antique 8ct Gold Celtic Knot Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin German High Quality Large c.1920

£ 225

€258

$297

Antique 8ct Gold Celtic Knot Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin German High Quality Large c.1920

£ 225

€258

$297

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1900 High Quality

£ 175

€201

$231

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1900 High Quality

£ 175

€201

$231

Nates Gems

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