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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Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Heavy Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Ring Size N

£ 550

€630

$726

Vintage 18ct Heavy Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Ring Size N

£ 550

€630

$726

Nates Gems

Vintage 22ct Heavy Gold Platinum Tourmaline Ring Size O

£ 995

€1,140

$1,314

Vintage 22ct Heavy Gold Platinum Tourmaline Ring Size O

£ 995

€1140

$1314

Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Solid Gold Pearl Garnet Halo Ring Size O 1/2

£ 450

€516

$594

Vintage 18ct Solid Gold Pearl Garnet Halo Ring Size O 1/2

£ 450

€516

$594

Nates Gems

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 1.53ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Dress Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique Art Deco 1.53ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Dress Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Vintage 2.30ct Sapphire & 5.50ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Bracelet 1967

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Vintage 2.30ct Sapphire & 5.50ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Bracelet 1967

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

Antique Edwardian 0.26ct Ruby 1.02ct Diamond Pearl & Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Antique Edwardian 0.26ct Ruby 1.02ct Diamond Pearl & Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Kutchinsky 18ct Gold Tiger’s Eye Ring – London 1970/1971 Designer Statement Ring

£ 4,250

€4,871

$5,614

Vintage Kutchinsky 18ct Gold Tiger’s Eye Ring – London 1970/1971 Designer Statement Ring

£ 4,250

€4871

$5614

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Rare Andrew Grima 18ct Gold Cufflinks – London 1972 – Vintage Signed Collectors’ Jewellery

£ 4,670

€5,352

$6,168

Rare Andrew Grima 18ct Gold Cufflinks – London 1972 – Vintage Signed Collectors’ Jewellery

£ 4,670

€5352

$6168

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Ring – 18ct Gold Bague au Firmament Circa 1820

£ 2,590

€2,968

$3,421

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Ring – 18ct Gold Bague au Firmament Circa 1820

£ 2,590

€2968

$3421

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Continental Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 325

€372

$429

A Continental Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 325

€372

$429

Robert Belcher Antiques

AC Silver

Antique French Art Deco 0.45ct Sapphire & 1.75ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique French Art Deco 0.45ct Sapphire & 1.75ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian Silver Montrose Agate & Citrine Brooch c.1880

£ 495

€567

$654

Victorian Silver Montrose Agate & Citrine Brooch c.1880

£ 495

€567

$654

Highland Antiques Limited

Larkin & Gallow

Danish Enamel Silver Brooch in Electric Orange

£ 140

€160

$185

Danish Enamel Silver Brooch in Electric Orange

£ 140

€160

$185

Larkin & Gallow

Scandinavian Enamel Silver Feather Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Scandinavian Enamel Silver Feather Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Larkin & Gallow

Norwegian Two Leaf Plum Enamel on Silver Brooch

£ 135

€155

$178

Norwegian Two Leaf Plum Enamel on Silver Brooch

£ 135

€155

$178

Larkin & Gallow

Rare Antique Gifts

Dainty 9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 850

€974

$1,123

Dainty 9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 850

€974

$1123

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage 1950s Multi-strand Seed Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Barrel Clasp

£ 850

€974

$1,123

Vintage 1950s Multi-strand Seed Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Barrel Clasp

£ 850

€974

$1123

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 1920s Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring – Daisy Design – 18ct Gold

£ 890

€1,020

$1,176

Antique 1920s Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring – Daisy Design – 18ct Gold

£ 890

€1020

$1176

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Vintage Art Deco 5.09ct Diamond & Platinum Earrings c.1950

£ 8,950

€10,258

$11,822

Vintage Art Deco 5.09ct Diamond & Platinum Earrings c.1950

£ 8,950

€10258

$11822

AC Silver

Vintage 1.15ct Sapphire & 0.90ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring c.1970

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Vintage 1.15ct Sapphire & 0.90ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring c.1970

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

8.12ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Floral Spray Brooch c.1930

£ 8,950

€10,258

$11,822

8.12ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Floral Spray Brooch c.1930

£ 8,950

€10258

$11822

AC Silver

Vintage 2.60ct Ceylon Sapphire & 1ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring c.1945

£ 6,950

€7,965

$9,180

Vintage 2.60ct Ceylon Sapphire & 1ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring c.1945

£ 6,950

€7965

$9180

AC Silver

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Photograph Fob 1881 Antique French 10ct Rose Rolled Gold

£ 125

€143

$165

Pocket Watch Chain Photograph Fob 1881 Antique French 10ct Rose Rolled Gold

£ 125

€143

$165

riversidemaximus23

Silver Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1902 Coronation King Edward VII Antique Dainty Fob

£ 68

€78

$90

Silver Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1902 Coronation King Edward VII Antique Dainty Fob

£ 68

€78

$90

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1970s Golden Gilt with Shaker Stones Chunky Vintage Fob

£ 68

€78

$90

Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1970s Golden Gilt with Shaker Stones Chunky Vintage Fob

£ 68

€78

$90

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

Antique 3.20ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1925

£ 13,950

€15,988

$18,426

Antique 3.20ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1925

£ 13,950

€15988

$18426

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Arts & Crafts Silver & Turquoise Drop Earrings

£ 165

€189

$218

Arts & Crafts Silver & Turquoise Drop Earrings

£ 165

€189

$218

The Red House Antiques

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 750

€860

$991

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 750

€860

$991

The Red House Antiques

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Scandinavian Silver Bracelet

£ 125

€143

$165

Scandinavian Silver Bracelet

£ 125

€143

$165

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Rare Antique Gifts

Ornate 375 Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 990

€1,135

$1,308

Ornate 375 Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 990

€1135

$1308

Rare Antique Gifts

Underwoodhall

Silver Celtic Scottish Brooch

£ 99

€113

$131

Silver Celtic Scottish Brooch

£ 99

€113

$131

Underwoodhall

Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Solid Gold Ruby Solitaire Ring Band Size P

£ 375

€430

$495

Vintage 18ct Solid Gold Ruby Solitaire Ring Band Size P

£ 375

€430

$495

Nates Gems

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 6.26ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1925

£ 8,950

€10,258

$11,822

Antique Art Deco 6.26ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1925

£ 8,950

€10258

$11822

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Tortoiseshell Butterfly Pendant Necklace

£ 95

€109

$125

Silver & Tortoiseshell Butterfly Pendant Necklace

£ 95

€109

$125

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Vintage Silver Trout & Dragonfly Cufflinks

£ 80

€92

$106

Pair of Vintage Silver Trout & Dragonfly Cufflinks

£ 80

€92

$106

Aion Jewellery

Rare Georg Jensen Art Deco Silver Pendant Necklace

£ 395

€453

$522

Rare Georg Jensen Art Deco Silver Pendant Necklace

£ 395

€453

$522

Aion Jewellery

Petite Victorian 9ct Gold Flower Brooch

£ 115

€132

$152

Petite Victorian 9ct Gold Flower Brooch

£ 115

€132

$152

Aion Jewellery

Large Mid-victorian Silver & Moonstone Horseshoe Brooch

£ 165

€189

$218

Large Mid-victorian Silver & Moonstone Horseshoe Brooch

£ 165

€189

$218

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Silver & Enamel Art Deco Cufflinks

£ 110

€126

$145

Pair of Silver & Enamel Art Deco Cufflinks

£ 110

€126

$145

Aion Jewellery

Modernist Silver Ortak Fishbone Ring by Malcolm Gray

£ 75

€86

$99

Modernist Silver Ortak Fishbone Ring by Malcolm Gray

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

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