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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AC Silver

Antique 2.54ct Demantoid Garnet and 1.58ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1900

£ 9,950

€11,394

$13,474

Antique 2.54ct Demantoid Garnet and 1.58ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1900

£ 9,950

€11394

$13474

AC Silver

Vintage 1.79ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Bracelet Circa 1950

£ 3,950

€4,523

$5,349

Vintage 1.79ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Bracelet Circa 1950

£ 3,950

€4523

$5349

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

Yellow Metal Jade Ring

£ 595

€681

$806

Yellow Metal Jade Ring

£ 595

€681

$806

Underwoodhall

Rare Silver Women’s Royal Are Force Brooch

£ 245

€281

$332

Rare Silver Women’s Royal Are Force Brooch

£ 245

€281

$332

Underwoodhall

Late Victorian Whitby Jet Pendant

£ 99

€113

$134

Late Victorian Whitby Jet Pendant

£ 99

€113

$134

Underwoodhall

Late Victorian Gilt Metal Watch Fob

£ 135

€155

$183

Late Victorian Gilt Metal Watch Fob

£ 135

€155

$183

Underwoodhall

18ct Coral Clip on Earrings

£ 395

€452

$535

18ct Coral Clip on Earrings

£ 395

€452

$535

Underwoodhall

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Revival Amethyst, Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold 1950s Ring

£ 1,290

€1,477

$1,747

Victorian Revival Amethyst, Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold 1950s Ring

£ 1,290

€1477

$1747

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

George III Silver Pendant Vinaigrette

£ 435

€498

$589

George III Silver Pendant Vinaigrette

£ 435

€498

$589

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

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Victorian Jump Ring 9ct Rose Rolled Gold 1890s for Bracelet or Necklace

£ 65

€74

$88

Victorian Jump Ring 9ct Rose Rolled Gold 1890s for Bracelet or Necklace

£ 65

€74

$88

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Bangle 9ct Rose Rolled Gold Vintage 1940s Love Heart Expandable Bracelet 7" L

£ 99

€113

$134

Bangle 9ct Rose Rolled Gold Vintage 1940s Love Heart Expandable Bracelet 7" L

£ 99

€113

$134

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Bracelet Sterling Silver 1976 Hallmarked Gate Link & Love Heart Padlock 6 1/2"L

£ 68

€78

$92

Bracelet Sterling Silver 1976 Hallmarked Gate Link & Love Heart Padlock 6 1/2"L

£ 68

€78

$92

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Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Memento Mori Brooch Pin C1870 Classic and High Quality

£ 545

€624

$738

Antique 18ct Gold Memento Mori Brooch Pin C1870 Classic and High Quality

£ 545

€624

$738

Nates Gems

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Antique Silver Albertina / Bracelet

£ 115

€132

$156

Antique Silver Albertina / Bracelet

£ 115

€132

$156

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Nates Gems

Antique 9ct Gold Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pin C1890 Loving Couple

£ 225

€258

$305

Antique 9ct Gold Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pin C1890 Loving Couple

£ 225

€258

$305

Nates Gems

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18ct White Gold

£ 1,790

€2,050

$2,424

Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18ct White Gold

£ 1,790

€2050

$2424

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Aquamarine Bar Brooch Pin c.1920 Art Deco

£ 235

€269

$318

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Aquamarine Bar Brooch Pin c.1920 Art Deco

£ 235

€269

$318

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Bar Twist Brooch Pin c.1920 Art Deco

£ 200

€229

$271

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Bar Twist Brooch Pin c.1920 Art Deco

£ 200

€229

$271

Nates Gems

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Pearl Drop Pendant

£ 295

€338

$399

9ct Gold Pearl Drop Pendant

£ 295

€338

$399

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold RAF Pendant

£ 175

€200

$237

9ct Gold RAF Pendant

£ 175

€200

$237

Underwoodhall

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain, Queen Victoria Fob

£ 295

€338

$399

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain, Queen Victoria Fob

£ 295

€338

$399

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Underwoodhall

Yellow Metal and Lapis Lazuli Pendant

£ 145

€166

$196

Yellow Metal and Lapis Lazuli Pendant

£ 145

€166

$196

Underwoodhall

Victorian Silver Locket

£ 295

€338

$399

Victorian Silver Locket

£ 295

€338

$399

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Vintage 9.41ct White Opal 2.52ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Bracelet Circa 1950

£ 8,950

€10,248

$12,120

Vintage 9.41ct White Opal 2.52ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Bracelet Circa 1950

£ 8,950

€10248

$12120

AC Silver

Vintage 25.37ct Amethyst and 0.85ct Diamond 14k White Gold Ring Circa 1970

£ 3,950

€4,523

$5,349

Vintage 25.37ct Amethyst and 0.85ct Diamond 14k White Gold Ring Circa 1970

£ 3,950

€4523

$5349

AC Silver

Vintage French 2.30ct Ceylon Sapphire and 1.60ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1950

£ 8,950

€10,248

$12,120

Vintage French 2.30ct Ceylon Sapphire and 1.60ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1950

£ 8,950

€10248

$12120

AC Silver

Antique 1.02ct Peridot and Seed Pearl Plique a Jour 15k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5,668

$6,703

Antique 1.02ct Peridot and Seed Pearl Plique a Jour 15k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5668

$6703

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

9ct Jade Pendant

£ 395

€452

$535

9ct Jade Pendant

£ 395

€452

$535

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

4.84ct Moonstone & 1.87ct Diamond Platinum Ring c.1935

£ 7,950

€9,103

$10,766

4.84ct Moonstone & 1.87ct Diamond Platinum Ring c.1935

£ 7,950

€9103

$10766

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Cameo Pendant Necklace with Pearls 14K Gold c.1880

£ 1,450

€1,660

$1,964

Antique Victorian Cameo Pendant Necklace with Pearls 14K Gold c.1880

£ 1,450

€1660

$1964

Artisan Antiques

Antique Red Enamel Guilloche Brooch/Pendant Garnet, Pearls 14K Gold c.1870

£ 2,500

€2,863

$3,385

Antique Red Enamel Guilloche Brooch/Pendant Garnet, Pearls 14K Gold c.1870

£ 2,500

€2863

$3385

Artisan Antiques

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Bakelite Bracelet

£ 150

€172

$203

Bakelite Bracelet

£ 150

€172

$203

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

MMA Cleo Silver and Cubic Zirconia Brooch

£ 98

€112

$133

MMA Cleo Silver and Cubic Zirconia Brooch

£ 98

€112

$133

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Mid-Century Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold

£ 860

€985

$1,165

Mid-Century Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold

£ 860

€985

$1165

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Timepieces

Antique 9ct Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace | 56 Grams

£ 3,750

€4,294

$5,078

Antique 9ct Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace | 56 Grams

£ 3,750

€4294

$5078

Vintage Timepieces

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 1920s Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum

£ 1,170

€1,340

$1,584

Antique 1920s Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum

£ 1,170

€1340

$1584

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique 1.78ct Sapphire and 3.05ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1930

£ 6,950

€7,958

$9,412

Antique 1.78ct Sapphire and 3.05ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1930

£ 6,950

€7958

$9412

AC Silver

Antique 3.91ct Garnet and 0.95ct Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1870

£ 2,950

€3,378

$3,995

Antique 3.91ct Garnet and 0.95ct Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1870

£ 2,950

€3378

$3995

AC Silver

Vintage 3.26ct Sapphire and 2.75ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970

£ 9,950

€11,394

$13,474

Vintage 3.26ct Sapphire and 2.75ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Circa 1970

£ 9,950

€11394

$13474

AC Silver

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Pocket Watch Chain Silver Horse Head Fob Or Pendant 1976 Vintage Heavy 12g

£ 89

€102

$121

Pocket Watch Chain Silver Horse Head Fob Or Pendant 1976 Vintage Heavy 12g

£ 89

€102

$121

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