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 Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size I 1/2

£ 325

€381

$435

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

£ 325

€381

$435

Nates Gems

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

£ 245

€287

$328

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

£ 245

€287

$328

Nates Gems

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

£ 395

€462

$529

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

£ 395

€462

$529

Nates Gems

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

£ 50

€59

$67

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

£ 50

€59

$67

Nates Gems

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Silver Fob Antique 1887 Commemorative Queen Victoria Jubilee

£ 68

€80

$91

Pocket Watch Chain Silver Fob Antique 1887 Commemorative Queen Victoria Jubilee

£ 68

€80

$91

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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

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

£ 2,595

€3,038

$3,474

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

£ 2,595

€3038

$3474

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Norman Grant Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€170

$194

Norman Grant Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€170

$194

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Aion Jewellery

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

£ 275

€322

$368

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

£ 275

€322

$368

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Butterfly Brooch

£ 95

€111

$127

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Butterfly Brooch

£ 95

€111

$127

Aion Jewellery

Scottish Iona Silver & Moss Agate Tie/collar Stud

£ 68

€80

$91

Scottish Iona Silver & Moss Agate Tie/collar Stud

£ 68

€80

$91

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver, Marcasite & Amethyst Panel Link Bracelet

£ 125

€146

$167

Art Deco Silver, Marcasite & Amethyst Panel Link Bracelet

£ 125

€146

$167

Aion Jewellery

Horseshoe Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace with Spider & Web

£ 125

€146

$167

Horseshoe Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace with Spider & Web

£ 125

€146

$167

Aion Jewellery

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

£ 150

€176

$201

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

£ 150

€176

$201

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Stick Pin

£ 165

€193

$221

Victorian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Stick Pin

£ 165

€193

$221

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 1,590

€1,862

$2,128

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

£ 1,590

€1862

$2128

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring Size M

£ 325

€381

$435

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring Size M

£ 325

€381

$435

Nates Gems

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

£ 145

€170

$194

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

£ 145

€170

$194

Nates Gems

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

£ 350

€410

$469

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

£ 350

€410

$469

Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Heavy Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Ring Size N

£ 550

€644

$736

Vintage 18ct Heavy Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Ring Size N

£ 550

€644

$736

Nates Gems

Vintage 22ct Heavy Gold Platinum Tourmaline Ring Size O

£ 995

€1,165

$1,332

Vintage 22ct Heavy Gold Platinum Tourmaline Ring Size O

£ 995

€1165

$1332

Nates Gems

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

£ 450

€527

$602

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

£ 450

€527

$602

Nates Gems

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 4,250

€4,976

$5,689

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

£ 4,250

€4976

$5689

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 4,670

€5,468

$6,251

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

£ 4,670

€5468

$6251

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 2,590

€3,032

$3,467

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

£ 2,590

€3032

$3467

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Continental Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 325

€381

$435

A Continental Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 325

€381

$435

Robert Belcher Antiques

Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian Silver Montrose Agate & Citrine Brooch c.1880

£ 495

€580

$663

Victorian Silver Montrose Agate & Citrine Brooch c.1880

£ 495

€580

$663

Highland Antiques Limited

Larkin & Gallow

Danish Enamel Silver Brooch in Electric Orange

£ 140

€164

$187

Danish Enamel Silver Brooch in Electric Orange

£ 140

€164

$187

Larkin & Gallow

Scandinavian Enamel Silver Feather Brooch

£ 125

€146

$167

Scandinavian Enamel Silver Feather Brooch

£ 125

€146

$167

Larkin & Gallow

Norwegian Two Leaf Plum Enamel on Silver Brooch

£ 135

€158

$181

Norwegian Two Leaf Plum Enamel on Silver Brooch

£ 135

€158

$181

Larkin & Gallow

Rare Antique Gifts

Dainty 9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 850

€995

$1,138

Dainty 9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 850

€995

$1138

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 850

€995

$1,138

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

£ 850

€995

$1138

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 890

€1,042

$1,191

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

£ 890

€1042

$1191

The Chelsea Bijouterie

riversidemaximus23

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

£ 125

€146

$167

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

£ 125

€146

$167

riversidemaximus23

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

£ 68

€80

$91

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

£ 68

€80

$91

riversidemaximus23

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

£ 68

€80

$91

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

£ 68

€80

$91

riversidemaximus23

The Red House Antiques

Arts & Crafts Silver & Turquoise Drop Earrings

£ 165

€193

$221

Arts & Crafts Silver & Turquoise Drop Earrings

£ 165

€193

$221

The Red House Antiques

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 750

€878

$1,004

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 750

€878

$1004

The Red House Antiques

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Scandinavian Silver Bracelet

£ 125

€146

$167

Scandinavian Silver Bracelet

£ 125

€146

$167

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Rare Antique Gifts

Ornate 375 Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 990

€1,159

$1,325

Ornate 375 Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 990

€1159

$1325

Rare Antique Gifts

Underwoodhall

Silver Celtic Scottish Brooch

£ 99

€116

$133

Silver Celtic Scottish Brooch

£ 99

€116

$133

Underwoodhall

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