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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Underwoodhall

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€159

$184

Silver Brooch with Paste Purple Stone

£ 139

€159

$184

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique 2.30ct Black Opal & 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring c.1900

£ 4,450

€5,100

$5,878

Antique 2.30ct Black Opal & 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring c.1900

£ 4,450

€5100

$5878

AC Silver

Antique 1.65ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1920

£ 7,950

€9,111

$10,501

Antique 1.65ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1920

£ 7,950

€9111

$10501

AC Silver

Antique French Art Deco 10.45ct Diamond & Platinum Bracelet c.1920

£ 16,950

€19,426

$22,389

Antique French Art Deco 10.45ct Diamond & Platinum Bracelet c.1920

£ 16,950

€19426

$22389

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Hamilton & Co Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Necklace – Antique 15ct Gold Pendant c.1890

£ 1,490

€1,708

$1,968

Hamilton & Co Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Necklace – Antique 15ct Gold Pendant c.1890

£ 1,490

€1708

$1968

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Cropp & Farr Pearl Necklace – 50" Graduated Strand with 9ct Gold Clasp

£ 1,390

€1,593

$1,836

1960s Cropp & Farr Pearl Necklace – 50" Graduated Strand with 9ct Gold Clasp

£ 1,390

€1593

$1836

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Deakin & Francis 9ct Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings – 1987, Omega Back Fittings

£ 890

€1,020

$1,176

Vintage Deakin & Francis 9ct Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings – 1987, Omega Back Fittings

£ 890

€1020

$1176

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage 925 Silver Gilt Amethyst Marquise Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 70

€80

$92

Vintage 925 Silver Gilt Amethyst Marquise Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 70

€80

$92

Antiques et Cetera

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1985 Deakin & Francis Hematite Bracelet – 9ct Gold – Heart Padlock Clasp – 27g

£ 1,650

€1,891

$2,179

1985 Deakin & Francis Hematite Bracelet – 9ct Gold – Heart Padlock Clasp – 27g

£ 1,650

€1891

$2179

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 1920s Diamond Cluster Ring – 18ct Gold Daisy Engagement Ring – 0.30ct

£ 850

€974

$1,123

Antique 1920s Diamond Cluster Ring – 18ct Gold Daisy Engagement Ring – 0.30ct

£ 850

€974

$1123

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1972 Vintage 9ct Gold Curb Bracelet – Cropp & Farr – Heart Padlock – 26g

£ 1,600

€1,834

$2,113

1972 Vintage 9ct Gold Curb Bracelet – Cropp & Farr – Heart Padlock – 26g

£ 1,600

€1834

$2113

The Chelsea Bijouterie

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Fob National Union of Agricultural Farm Workers Rose Gilt & Enamel

£ 48

€55

$63

Pocket Watch Chain Fob National Union of Agricultural Farm Workers Rose Gilt & Enamel

£ 48

€55

$63

riversidemaximus23

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Dior Gold Plated Pearl & Rhinestone Earrings

£ 75

€86

$99

1980s Dior Gold Plated Pearl & Rhinestone Earrings

£ 75

€86

$99

Penrose Antiques Ltd

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Edwardian Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold c.1910

£ 1,790

€2,052

$2,364

Antique Edwardian Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold c.1910

£ 1,790

€2052

$2364

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Sovereign Antiques

Sapphires Diamonds 9ct Solid Gold Necklace & Pendant

£ 795

€911

$1,050

Sapphires Diamonds 9ct Solid Gold Necklace & Pendant

£ 795

€911

$1050

Sovereign Antiques

Chamade Antiques

Sapphire & Diamond Pendant 18ct Gold

£ 875

€1,003

$1,156

Sapphire & Diamond Pendant 18ct Gold

£ 875

€1003

$1156

Chamade Antiques

AC Silver

Antique Shell & 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2,579

$2,972

Antique Shell & 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2579

$2972

AC Silver

Antique 1.00ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring c.1925

£ 2,250

€2,579

$2,972

Antique 1.00ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring c.1925

£ 2,250

€2579

$2972

AC Silver

Antique 1.42ct Sapphire and 0.60ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1925

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Antique 1.42ct Sapphire and 0.60ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1925

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

Antique 1.65ct Turquoise, 0.24ct Diamond & 15k Yellow Gold Ring c.1890

£ 2,950

€3,381

$3,897

Antique 1.65ct Turquoise, 0.24ct Diamond & 15k Yellow Gold Ring c.1890

£ 2,950

€3381

$3897

AC Silver

Sovereign Antiques

SOLID 9CT GOLD BRACELET

£ 495

€567

$654

SOLID 9CT GOLD BRACELET

£ 495

€567

$654

Sovereign Antiques

Sapphires & Diamonds 9ct Solid Gold Bracelet

£ 495

€567

$654

Sapphires & Diamonds 9ct Solid Gold Bracelet

£ 495

€567

$654

Sovereign Antiques

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique Yellow Gold Locket on 18 Inch Chain

£ 925

€1,060

$1,222

Antique Yellow Gold Locket on 18 Inch Chain

£ 925

€1060

$1222

Rare Antique Gifts

Sovereign Antiques

Mourning Ring with Diamond 15 Ct Gold Victorian

£ 395

€453

$522

Mourning Ring with Diamond 15 Ct Gold Victorian

£ 395

€453

$522

Sovereign Antiques

Aion Jewellery

19th Century Large Silver & Carnelian Pendant Necklace

£ 115

€132

$152

19th Century Large Silver & Carnelian Pendant Necklace

£ 115

€132

$152

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€126

$145

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€126

$145

Aion Jewellery

Silver & French Jet Art Deco Beaded Necklace

£ 75

€86

$99

Silver & French Jet Art Deco Beaded Necklace

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Pair of Silver, Coral & Marcasite Earrings

£ 68

€78

$90

Art Deco Pair of Silver, Coral & Marcasite Earrings

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Bangle in 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910

£ 3,700

€4,241

$4,887

Antique Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Bangle in 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910

£ 3,700

€4241

$4887

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring – White Gold & Platinum – Vintage Cluster Ring

£ 2,750

€3,152

$3,632

1960s Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring – White Gold & Platinum – Vintage Cluster Ring

£ 2,750

€3152

$3632

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1950s Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – 0.50ct – Vintage UK Size J¾

£ 1,130

€1,295

$1,493

1950s Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – 0.50ct – Vintage UK Size J¾

£ 1,130

€1295

$1493

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring | 18ct Gold | Birmingham 1901 | Three Stone

£ 1,150

€1,318

$1,519

Antique Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring | 18ct Gold | Birmingham 1901 | Three Stone

£ 1,150

€1318

$1519

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Pair of Christian Dior Gold Plated & Onyx Earrings

£ 85

€97

$112

1980s Pair of Christian Dior Gold Plated & Onyx Earrings

£ 85

€97

$112

Penrose Antiques Ltd

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage 1960s Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Amethyst Clasp

£ 690

€791

$911

Vintage 1960s Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Amethyst Clasp

£ 690

€791

$911

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Larkin & Gallow

Royal Flying Corp 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' Silver Sweetheart Brooch

£ 80

€92

$106

Royal Flying Corp 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' Silver Sweetheart Brooch

£ 80

€92

$106

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

Antique 2.80ct Ruby, 0.50ct Diamond & 9k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch c.1910

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Antique 2.80ct Ruby, 0.50ct Diamond & 9k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch c.1910

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2,286

$2,635

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2286

$2635

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€120

$139

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€120

$139

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€178

$205

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€178

$205

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 135

€155

$178

Art Nouveau Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 135

€155

$178

Aion Jewellery

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