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.

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AC Silver

Antique 4.16ct Sapphire & 0.45ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

Antique 4.16ct Sapphire & 0.45ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

Antique 1.80ct Turquoise and 21k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1850

£ 7,950

€9,084

$10,506

Antique 1.80ct Turquoise and 21k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1850

£ 7,950

€9084

$10506

AC Silver

Antique 28.50ct Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Antique 28.50ct Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1950's Diamond & Pearl Earrings 18ct White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Earrings Vintage Clip-ons

£ 1,990

€2,274

$2,630

1950's Diamond & Pearl Earrings 18ct White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Earrings Vintage Clip-ons

£ 1,990

€2274

$2630

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique 16.68ct Turquoise & 0.47ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1880

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

Antique 16.68ct Turquoise & 0.47ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1880

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

5.50ct Opal, Natural Saltwater Pearl & 8.31ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant c.1935

£ 13,950

€15,939

$18,435

5.50ct Opal, Natural Saltwater Pearl & 8.31ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant c.1935

£ 13,950

€15939

$18435

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

£ 1,290

€1,474

$1,705

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

£ 1,290

€1474

$1705

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage 1.0ct Old Cut Diamond Topaz Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Victorian Style Ring 1950s Ring

£ 1,490

€1,702

$1,969

Vintage 1.0ct Old Cut Diamond Topaz Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Victorian Style Ring 1950s Ring

£ 1,490

€1702

$1969

The Chelsea Bijouterie

The Red House Antiques

Impressive 9ct Gold Cameo on Hardstone Pendant Necklace

£ 995

€1,137

$1,315

Impressive 9ct Gold Cameo on Hardstone Pendant Necklace

£ 995

€1137

$1315

The Red House Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco Large 9.68ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10,226

$11,828

Antique Art Deco Large 9.68ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10226

$11828

AC Silver

Antique 3.20ct Turquoise & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Pendant c.1880

£ 6,950

€7,941

$9,185

Antique 3.20ct Turquoise & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Pendant c.1880

£ 6,950

€7941

$9185

AC Silver

Jeff Sims Antiques

Charming Art Deco Silver Pendant Compact

£ 110

€126

$145

Charming Art Deco Silver Pendant Compact

£ 110

€126

$145

Jeff Sims Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 12.20ct Garnet & Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jockey Cap Pin Brooch c.1860

£ 2,450

€2,799

$3,238

Antique 12.20ct Garnet & Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jockey Cap Pin Brooch c.1860

£ 2,450

€2799

$3238

AC Silver

Vintage 2.02ct Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

Vintage 2.02ct Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and 0.95ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique Natural Pearl and 0.95ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Large Art Deco Silver & Paste Stones Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Large Art Deco Silver & Paste Stones Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Aion Jewellery

German Silver & Garnet Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€86

$99

German Silver & Garnet Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$42

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$42

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.39ct Ruby, Bloodstone, 0.18ct Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,650

€3,028

$3,502

Antique 0.39ct Ruby, Bloodstone, 0.18ct Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,650

€3028

$3502

AC Silver

1.13ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

1.13ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Antique White Paste, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring Circa 1733

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Antique White Paste, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring Circa 1733

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10,226

$11,828

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10226

$11828

AC Silver

Antique 1.25ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

£ 2,250

€2,571

$2,973

Antique 1.25ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

£ 2,250

€2571

$2973

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

18ct Gold Diamond Cross Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain

£ 795

€908

$1,051

18ct Gold Diamond Cross Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain

£ 795

€908

$1051

The Red House Antiques

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Revival Silver Plated 1970s Vintage Stone Set

£ 38

€43

$50

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Revival Silver Plated 1970s Vintage Stone Set

£ 38

€43

$50

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

Art Deco 13.35ct Diamond & Platinum Necklace c.1935

£ 39,950

€45,647

$52,795

Art Deco 13.35ct Diamond & Platinum Necklace c.1935

£ 39,950

€45647

$52795

AC Silver

WhatSheWants

French Double Swinging Monkey Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Marcasite & Ruby Glass Eyes Art Deco 1920s

£ 250

€286

$330

French Double Swinging Monkey Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Marcasite & Ruby Glass Eyes Art Deco 1920s

£ 250

€286

$330

WhatSheWants

The Red House Antiques

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€337

$390

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€337

$390

The Red House Antiques

Late Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff Bracelet c.1890

£ 200

€229

$264

Late Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff Bracelet c.1890

£ 200

€229

$264

The Red House Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

Beautiful 18ct White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Multi Stone Engagement - Eternity Ring - Boxed

£ 1,200

€1,371

$1,586

Beautiful 18ct White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Multi Stone Engagement - Eternity Ring - Boxed

£ 1,200

€1371

$1586

Antiques et Cetera

Stunning 1.4ct Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 5,500

€6,284

$7,268

Stunning 1.4ct Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 5,500

€6284

$7268

Antiques et Cetera

AC Silver

Vintage Cultured Pearl & 1.07ct Diamond, Platinum Earrings c.1950

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Vintage Cultured Pearl & 1.07ct Diamond, Platinum Earrings c.1950

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Antique & Vintage 1.29ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

Antique & Vintage 1.29ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

Andrew Cox Antiques

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Andrew Cox Antiques

IberAntiques

Antique Cusco School Pendant with Saint Michael the Archangel, Circa 1850-80

€ 340

£298

$393

Antique Cusco School Pendant with Saint Michael the Archangel, Circa 1850-80

€ 340

£298

$393

IberAntiques

AC Silver

Antique 63.20ct Malachite & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Antique 63.20ct Malachite & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

Vintage 3.27ct Citrine & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring 1984

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Vintage 3.27ct Citrine & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring 1984

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Bernard Instone Enamelled Cornish Pixie Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€86

$99

Bernard Instone Enamelled Cornish Pixie Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

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