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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Rare Antique Gifts

9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 910

€1,063

$1,145

9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 910

€1063

$1145

Rare Antique Gifts

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Marius Hammer Silver Enamel Brooch

£ 85

€99

$107

Marius Hammer Silver Enamel Brooch

£ 85

€99

$107

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Egg Yoke Amber Necklace - Graduated Beads - Vintage 1930s

£ 1,590

€1,857

$2,000

Antique Egg Yoke Amber Necklace - Graduated Beads - Vintage 1930s

£ 1,590

€1857

$2000

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vittori & Hive

Victorian Daisy Gold Ring with Garnet & Opal 9ct

£ 310

€362

$390

Victorian Daisy Gold Ring with Garnet & Opal 9ct

£ 310

€362

$390

Vittori & Hive

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Victorian Fob 1890s Pocket Watch Chain Big Silver Nickel & Goldstone Spinner Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

Victorian Fob 1890s Pocket Watch Chain Big Silver Nickel & Goldstone Spinner Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

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Vittori & Hive

White Gold Opal Sapphire Daisy Ring 1981 by Wyatt & Green

£ 145

€169

$182

White Gold Opal Sapphire Daisy Ring 1981 by Wyatt & Green

£ 145

€169

$182

Vittori & Hive

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Bracelet Sterling Silver 1940s Scottish Terrier Dogs Vintage Unusual Clasp 7 1/4"L

£ 95

€111

$119

Bracelet Sterling Silver 1940s Scottish Terrier Dogs Vintage Unusual Clasp 7 1/4"L

£ 95

€111

$119

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Fob 1920s Pocket Watch Chain Antique Brass & Vivid Ctrine Spinner Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

Fob 1920s Pocket Watch Chain Antique Brass & Vivid Ctrine Spinner Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

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Fob Gilt Large Georgian Revival Pocket Watch Chain 1950s Faux Turquoise Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

Fob Gilt Large Georgian Revival Pocket Watch Chain 1950s Faux Turquoise Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Cropp & Farr Mistletoe Pearl Brooch 9ct Gold London 1972 Floral Fresh Water Pearl Brooch

£ 250

€292

$314

Vintage Cropp & Farr Mistletoe Pearl Brooch 9ct Gold London 1972 Floral Fresh Water Pearl Brooch

£ 250

€292

$314

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Boucheron Hoop Earrings 18ct Gold 1980s Ridged Half Hoop Clip On Earrings with Box

£ 3,700

€4,322

$4,654

Vintage Boucheron Hoop Earrings 18ct Gold 1980s Ridged Half Hoop Clip On Earrings with Box

£ 3,700

€4322

$4654

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Booth Antiques

Gorgeous Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 105

€123

$132

Gorgeous Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Scarab Brooch

£ 105

€123

$132

Booth Antiques

Jo Brayshaw

9ct & Amethyst Dress Ring c.1960

£ 175

€204

$220

9ct & Amethyst Dress Ring c.1960

£ 175

€204

$220

Jo Brayshaw

Mantiques Bazaar

Fine Pair of Georgian Gold Mounted Cufflinks (converted)

£ 250

€292

$314

Fine Pair of Georgian Gold Mounted Cufflinks (converted)

£ 250

€292

$314

Mantiques Bazaar

Pair of 9ct Gold Oval Engine Turned Cufflinks

£ 145

€169

$182

Pair of 9ct Gold Oval Engine Turned Cufflinks

£ 145

€169

$182

Mantiques Bazaar

AC Silver

9ct White Gold & 9ct Rose Gold Dress Ring Art Deco c.1930

£ 1,425

€1,665

$1,792

9ct White Gold & 9ct Rose Gold Dress Ring Art Deco c.1930

£ 1,425

€1665

$1792

AC Silver

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The Antique 1868 Victorian Garnet Ring

£ 509

€595

$640

The Antique 1868 Victorian Garnet Ring

£ 509

€595

$640

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Trilogy Twist Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Antique Diamond Engagement Ring

£ 350

€409

$440

Vintage Trilogy Twist Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Antique Diamond Engagement Ring

£ 350

€409

$440

The Chelsea Bijouterie

The Antique Warehouse

Cufflinks Set: 9ct Rose Gold Cufflinks & Collar Studs with 1922 English Hallmark

£ 125

€146

$157

Cufflinks Set: 9ct Rose Gold Cufflinks & Collar Studs with 1922 English Hallmark

£ 125

€146

$157

The Antique Warehouse

AC Silver

4.57ct Zircon & 0.38ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1935

£ 1,975

€2,307

$2,484

4.57ct Zircon & 0.38ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1935

£ 1,975

€2307

$2484

AC Silver

Vintage 0.60ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Art Deco c.1940

£ 1,865

€2,179

$2,346

Vintage 0.60ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Art Deco c.1940

£ 1,865

€2179

$2346

AC Silver

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Victorian 9ct Gold Turquoise Pearl Earrings

£ 195

€228

$245

Victorian 9ct Gold Turquoise Pearl Earrings

£ 195

€228

$245

Walton House Antiques Ltd

WhatSheWants

Vintage Nils Erik Elvik Norway Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Double Sided Cufflinks c.1950

£ 115

€134

$145

Vintage Nils Erik Elvik Norway Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Double Sided Cufflinks c.1950

£ 115

€134

$145

WhatSheWants

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Large 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Locket c.1860

£ 4,500

€5,257

$5,660

Antique Victorian Large 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Locket c.1860

£ 4,500

€5257

$5660

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Emerald 18ct Gold Bow Heart Pendant Necklace c.1880

£ 1,500

€1,752

$1,887

Antique Victorian Emerald 18ct Gold Bow Heart Pendant Necklace c.1880

£ 1,500

€1752

$1887

Artisan Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Diamond Solitaire 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Vintage Engagement Ring

£ 450

€526

$566

Antique Diamond Solitaire 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Vintage Engagement Ring

£ 450

€526

$566

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Navette Cluster Ring c.1880

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Navette Cluster Ring c.1880

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Rubellite / Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cluster Ring c.1880

£ 2,800

€3,271

$3,522

Antique Victorian Rubellite / Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cluster Ring c.1880

£ 2,800

€3271

$3522

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Brooch / Pendant & Earrings Garnet & Chrysoberyl - Etruscan Revival c.1870

£ 3,600

€4,205

$4,528

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Brooch / Pendant & Earrings Garnet & Chrysoberyl - Etruscan Revival c.1870

£ 3,600

€4205

$4528

Artisan Antiques

Chamade Antiques

Half Hoop Eternity Ring

£ 2,500

€2,920

$3,145

Half Hoop Eternity Ring

£ 2,500

€2920

$3145

Chamade Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Opal Bead and Rock Crystal Necklace with Diamond Clasp Edwardian ca 1910

£ 2,590

€3,026

$3,258

Antique Opal Bead and Rock Crystal Necklace with Diamond Clasp Edwardian ca 1910

£ 2,590

€3026

$3258

The Chelsea Bijouterie

riversidemaximus23

Wedgewood Fob Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Chain Large Vintage 1962 Goddess Fob

£ 78

€91

$98

Wedgewood Fob Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Chain Large Vintage 1962 Goddess Fob

£ 78

€91

$98

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Sterling Silver Fob 1942 Pocket Watch Chain Sweetheart Calling Card Vintage Fob

£ 82

€96

$103

Sterling Silver Fob 1942 Pocket Watch Chain Sweetheart Calling Card Vintage Fob

£ 82

€96

$103

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Walton House Antiques Ltd

Edwardian 18ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Marquise Ring

£ 1,400

€1,635

$1,761

Edwardian 18ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Marquise Ring

£ 1,400

€1635

$1761

Walton House Antiques Ltd

riversidemaximus23

Silver Bracelet 925 Owls & Greek Key 1970s Unusual Wide Bracelet 7 1/2"L

£ 78

€91

$98

Silver Bracelet 925 Owls & Greek Key 1970s Unusual Wide Bracelet 7 1/2"L

£ 78

€91

$98

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Vittori & Hive

Smoky Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring 1971 London 9ct Vintage

£ 225

€263

$283

Smoky Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring 1971 London 9ct Vintage

£ 225

€263

$283

Vittori & Hive

AC Silver

Vintage 5.15ct White Opal & 0.48ct Diamond 14ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1960

£ 1,865

€2,179

$2,346

Vintage 5.15ct White Opal & 0.48ct Diamond 14ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1960

£ 1,865

€2179

$2346

AC Silver

Vittori & Hive

Vintage 9ct Gold Cuff Bangle + Amethyst with Heart Scrolls

£ 345

€403

$434

Vintage 9ct Gold Cuff Bangle + Amethyst with Heart Scrolls

£ 345

€403

$434

Vittori & Hive

AC Silver

Vintage French 1.85ct Diamond & Platinum Full Eternity Ring c.1950

£ 4,750

€5,549

$5,975

Vintage French 1.85ct Diamond & Platinum Full Eternity Ring c.1950

£ 4,750

€5549

$5975

AC Silver

Vintage 1.50ct Aquamarine & 0.88ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 2,750

€3,212

$3,459

Vintage 1.50ct Aquamarine & 0.88ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 2,750

€3212

$3459

AC Silver

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