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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Artisan Antiques

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

£ 1,650

€1,891

$2,179

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

£ 1,650

€1891

$2179

Artisan Antiques

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

£ 1,250

€1,433

$1,651

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

£ 1,250

€1433

$1651

Artisan Antiques

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

£ 135

€155

$178

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

£ 135

€155

$178

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

£ 325

€372

$429

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

£ 325

€372

$429

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

£ 345

€395

$456

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

£ 345

€395

$456

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

£ 375

€430

$495

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

£ 375

€430

$495

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

£ 595

€682

$786

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

£ 595

€682

$786

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

£ 1,250

€1,433

$1,651

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

£ 1,250

€1433

$1651

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

£ 375

€430

$495

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

£ 375

€430

$495

Nates Gems

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Vintage February 1984 Seiko Quartz Dolce 5931-5510 GHA Case

£ 225

€258

$297

Vintage February 1984 Seiko Quartz Dolce 5931-5510 GHA Case

£ 225

€258

$297

UK Vintage Watch LTD

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,381

$3,897

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

£ 2,950

€3381

$3897

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

Gold Plated and Enamel

£ 14

€16

$18

Gold Plated and Enamel

£ 14

€16

$18

Underwoodhall

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Vintage August 1978 Seiko Quartz QR 3862-7010 Blue Gradient

£ 195

€223

$258

Vintage August 1978 Seiko Quartz QR 3862-7010 Blue Gradient

£ 195

€223

$258

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Underwoodhall

Gold Plated and Enamel

£ 14

€16

$18

Gold Plated and Enamel

£ 14

€16

$18

Underwoodhall

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Twist Ring Size L

£ 285

€327

$376

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Twist Ring Size L

£ 285

€327

$376

Nates Gems

Vintage 14ct Gold Pearl Shell Ring Band Size K 1/2

£ 245

€281

$324

Vintage 14ct Gold Pearl Shell Ring Band Size K 1/2

£ 245

€281

$324

Nates Gems

Antique 8ct Heavy Gold Baltic Amber Ring Band Size R 1/2

£ 225

€258

$297

Antique 8ct Heavy Gold Baltic Amber Ring Band Size R 1/2

£ 225

€258

$297

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Twist Ring Band Size L

£ 285

€327

$376

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Twist Ring Band Size L

£ 285

€327

$376

Nates Gems

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Edwardian Toi & Moi Diamond Engagement Ring – Old Cut Diamonds in 18ct Gold & Platinum

£ 1,390

€1,593

$1,836

Antique Edwardian Toi & Moi Diamond Engagement Ring – Old Cut Diamonds in 18ct Gold & Platinum

£ 1,390

€1593

$1836

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Amethyst Bracelet in 9ct Gold – Antique Gate Link Design c.1890

£ 1,590

€1,822

$2,100

Victorian Amethyst Bracelet in 9ct Gold – Antique Gate Link Design c.1890

£ 1,590

€1822

$2100

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size I 1/2

£ 325

€372

$429

Vintage 18ct Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size I 1/2

£ 325

€372

$429

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Spinel Full Eternity Ring Size N 1/2

£ 245

€281

$324

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Spinel Full Eternity Ring Size N 1/2

£ 245

€281

$324

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold 0.375 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size L 1/2

£ 395

€453

$522

Antique 18ct Gold 0.375 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size L 1/2

£ 395

€453

$522

Nates Gems

Antique Sterling Silver Buckle Ring Band Size M 1/2 c.1890

£ 50

€57

$66

Antique Sterling Silver Buckle Ring Band Size M 1/2 c.1890

£ 50

€57

$66

Nates Gems

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Vintage September 1979 Seiko Quartz 0903-8120 Type 2

£ 195

€223

$258

Vintage September 1979 Seiko Quartz 0903-8120 Type 2

£ 195

€223

$258

UK Vintage Watch LTD

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Silver Fob Antique 1887 Commemorative Queen Victoria Jubilee

£ 68

€78

$90

Pocket Watch Chain Silver Fob Antique 1887 Commemorative Queen Victoria Jubilee

£ 68

€78

$90

riversidemaximus23

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Italian Neoclassical Roman Goddess Aurora in Her Horse-drawn Chariot — Georgian Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1820

£ 2,595

€2,974

$3,428

Italian Neoclassical Roman Goddess Aurora in Her Horse-drawn Chariot — Georgian Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1820

£ 2,595

€2974

$3428

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Norman Grant Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Norman Grant Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

AC Silver

Antique Essex Crystal & 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1880

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique Essex Crystal & 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1880

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Pair of 9ct Gold & Rose de France Amethyst Drop Earrings

£ 275

€315

$363

Pair of 9ct Gold & Rose de France Amethyst Drop Earrings

£ 275

€315

$363

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Butterfly Brooch

£ 95

€109

$125

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Butterfly Brooch

£ 95

€109

$125

Aion Jewellery

Scottish Iona Silver & Moss Agate Tie/collar Stud

£ 68

€78

$90

Scottish Iona Silver & Moss Agate Tie/collar Stud

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver, Marcasite & Amethyst Panel Link Bracelet

£ 125

€143

$165

Art Deco Silver, Marcasite & Amethyst Panel Link Bracelet

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

Horseshoe Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace with Spider & Web

£ 125

€143

$165

Horseshoe Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace with Spider & Web

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

Pair of 1900's French 18ct Gold & Seed Pearl Earrings

£ 150

€172

$198

Pair of 1900's French 18ct Gold & Seed Pearl Earrings

£ 150

€172

$198

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Stick Pin

£ 165

€189

$218

Victorian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Stick Pin

£ 165

€189

$218

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

French Art Deco 1930s Ruby & Diamond 18ct Gold Cocktail Ring – Retro Vintage Statement

£ 1,590

€1,822

$2,100

French Art Deco 1930s Ruby & Diamond 18ct Gold Cocktail Ring – Retro Vintage Statement

£ 1,590

€1822

$2100

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring Size M

£ 325

€372

$429

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring Size M

£ 325

€372

$429

Nates Gems

Antique 8ct Rose Gold Honey Amber Ring Band Size O 1/2

£ 145

€166

$192

Antique 8ct Rose Gold Honey Amber Ring Band Size O 1/2

£ 145

€166

$192

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Boat Ring R 1/2 c.1910

£ 350

€401

$462

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Boat Ring R 1/2 c.1910

£ 350

€401

$462

Nates Gems

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