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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Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Gilt, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace

£ 145

€166

$192

Edwardian Silver Gilt, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace

£ 145

€166

$192

Aion Jewellery

Sterling Silver & Amethyst Art Nouveau Bracelet

£ 160

€183

$211

Sterling Silver & Amethyst Art Nouveau Bracelet

£ 160

€183

$211

Aion Jewellery

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 395

€451

$522

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 395

€451

$522

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

The Red House Antiques

Edwardian Gold & Platinum Diamond & Pearl Pendant

£ 690

€788

$912

Edwardian Gold & Platinum Diamond & Pearl Pendant

£ 690

€788

$912

The Red House Antiques

1920s Silver & Butterfly Wing Brooch

£ 70

€80

$93

1920s Silver & Butterfly Wing Brooch

£ 70

€80

$93

The Red House Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold & Opal Celtic Cross Pendant Necklace

£ 225

€257

$297

Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold & Opal Celtic Cross Pendant Necklace

£ 225

€257

$297

Aion Jewellery

Rare Charles Horner Silver & Seed Pearl Serpent Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Rare Charles Horner Silver & Seed Pearl Serpent Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Gold Vintage 1950s Single Stone Ring

£ 990

€1,131

$1,308

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Gold Vintage 1950s Single Stone Ring

£ 990

€1131

$1308

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp Edwardian Single Strand Pearl Necklace

£ 1,290

€1,474

$1,705

Antique Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp Edwardian Single Strand Pearl Necklace

£ 1,290

€1474

$1705

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Victorian Scottish Silver and Agate Specimen Brooch Circa 1890

£ 195

€223

$258

A Victorian Scottish Silver and Agate Specimen Brooch Circa 1890

£ 195

€223

$258

Robert Belcher Antiques

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Silver Bumble Bee Charm Vintage 1970s Dainty Enamelled Pendant

£ 32

€37

$42

Silver Bumble Bee Charm Vintage 1970s Dainty Enamelled Pendant

£ 32

€37

$42

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Robert Belcher Antiques

Georgian Silver Mounted Moss Agate Brooch Circa 1800, English

£ 365

€417

$482

Georgian Silver Mounted Moss Agate Brooch Circa 1800, English

£ 365

€417

$482

Robert Belcher Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Solitaire Ring 0.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1919

£ 1,150

€1,314

$1,520

Antique Solitaire Ring 0.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1919

£ 1,150

€1314

$1520

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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Silver Airplane Pocket Watch Chain Fob Pendant Vintage 1960s Large Opening Charm

£ 38

€43

$50

Silver Airplane Pocket Watch Chain Fob Pendant Vintage 1960s Large Opening Charm

£ 38

€43

$50

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Silver Dog Charm Moving Glass Eyes 1960s Large Puppy Pendant 7.3 Grams

£ 45

€51

$59

Silver Dog Charm Moving Glass Eyes 1960s Large Puppy Pendant 7.3 Grams

£ 45

€51

$59

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AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 0.40ct Emerald and 1.52ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1920

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique Art Deco 0.40ct Emerald and 1.52ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1920

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Silver 1900s Victorian Bangle with Birds and Flowers

£ 240

€274

$317

Silver 1900s Victorian Bangle with Birds and Flowers

£ 240

€274

$317

The Red House Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 4.76ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1900

£ 49,950

€57,073

$66,010

Antique 4.76ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1900

£ 49,950

€57073

$66010

AC Silver

Antique Natural Pearl, 0.66ct Diamond and Enamel, 9k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1875

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique Natural Pearl, 0.66ct Diamond and Enamel, 9k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1875

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Garnet and Natural Pearl Ring Antique 18ct Gold Cluster Ring ca 1890

£ 890

€1,017

$1,176

Victorian Garnet and Natural Pearl Ring Antique 18ct Gold Cluster Ring ca 1890

£ 890

€1017

$1176

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Diamond and Pearl Post Earrings 18ct Gold London 1981 Vintage Floral Earrings

£ 4,500

€5,142

$5,947

Diamond and Pearl Post Earrings 18ct Gold London 1981 Vintage Floral Earrings

£ 4,500

€5142

$5947

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Ring Diamond Trilogy 18ct Gold Antique Ring 1.50ct Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

£ 3,990

€4,559

$5,273

Victorian Ring Diamond Trilogy 18ct Gold Antique Ring 1.50ct Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

£ 3,990

€4559

$5273

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Sapphire Bangle by Cropp & Farr Hallmarked 9ct Gold 1967 Wide Heavy 27gm Vintage Bangle

£ 1,790

€2,045

$2,366

Sapphire Bangle by Cropp & Farr Hallmarked 9ct Gold 1967 Wide Heavy 27gm Vintage Bangle

£ 1,790

€2045

$2366

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Double Strand Pearls 9ct Gold Tourmaline Clasp Vintage 17" Two Strand Pearl Necklace

£ 860

€983

$1,137

Double Strand Pearls 9ct Gold Tourmaline Clasp Vintage 17" Two Strand Pearl Necklace

£ 860

€983

$1137

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique 24.68ct Amethyst & 18k Yellow Gold Necklace c.1830

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

Antique 24.68ct Amethyst & 18k Yellow Gold Necklace c.1830

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

Vintage 2.50ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.75ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1970

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Vintage 2.50ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.75ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1970

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Superb 18ct Victorian Pearl Mourning Cross

£ 1,400

€1,600

$1,850

Superb 18ct Victorian Pearl Mourning Cross

£ 1,400

€1600

$1850

The Red House Antiques

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Sterling Silver Buckle Bangle Vintage 1977 Victorian Style Bracelet 7" Length

£ 125

€143

$165

Sterling Silver Buckle Bangle Vintage 1977 Victorian Style Bracelet 7" Length

£ 125

€143

$165

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AC Silver

Vintage 2.53ct Ruby and 0.48ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1980

£ 2,250

€2,571

$2,973

Vintage 2.53ct Ruby and 0.48ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1980

£ 2,250

€2571

$2973

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Vintage Norway Oslo Silver Guilloche Enamel Bracelet

£ 245

€280

$324

Vintage Norway Oslo Silver Guilloche Enamel Bracelet

£ 245

€280

$324

The Red House Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Pearl Necklace Old Cut Diamond Clasp 1920s Single Strand Vintage Pearls

£ 1,350

€1,543

$1,784

Antique Pearl Necklace Old Cut Diamond Clasp 1920s Single Strand Vintage Pearls

£ 1,350

€1543

$1784

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Adjustable Silver Bangle - Smith & Ewen, Chester 1942

£ 75

€86

$99

Adjustable Silver Bangle - Smith & Ewen, Chester 1942

£ 75

€86

$99

Penrose Antiques Ltd

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver Threepence Coin 1934 Fancy Silver Plated Mount

£ 42

€48

$56

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver Threepence Coin 1934 Fancy Silver Plated Mount

£ 42

€48

$56

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver St Christopher 1977 Large Vintage Fob

£ 58

€66

$77

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver St Christopher 1977 Large Vintage Fob

£ 58

€66

$77

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AC Silver

Antique Victorian 1.10ct Ruby & 0.48ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

£ 7,950

€9,084

$10,506

Antique Victorian 1.10ct Ruby & 0.48ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

£ 7,950

€9084

$10506

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Horn & Glass Necklace by Elizabeth Bonte

£ 650

€743

$859

Art Nouveau Horn & Glass Necklace by Elizabeth Bonte

£ 650

€743

$859

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Bracelet

£ 475

€543

$628

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Bracelet

£ 475

€543

$628

Antiques in Oxford

Silver Pendant by Liberty & Co on Chain

£ 650

€743

$859

Silver Pendant by Liberty & Co on Chain

£ 650

€743

$859

Antiques in Oxford

Mid 20th Century Georg Jensen Rare Silver Bracelet

£ 850

€971

$1,123

Mid 20th Century Georg Jensen Rare Silver Bracelet

£ 850

€971

$1123

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