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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AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,600

$3,015

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

£ 2,250

€2600

$3015

AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,600

$3,015

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

£ 2,250

€2600

$3015

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,564

$5,294

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

£ 3,950

€4564

$5294

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,408

$3,954

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

£ 2,950

€3408

$3954

AC Silver

Sovereign Antiques

SOLID 9CT GOLD BRACELET

£ 495

€572

$663

SOLID 9CT GOLD BRACELET

£ 495

€572

$663

Sovereign Antiques

Sapphires & Diamonds 9ct Solid Gold Bracelet

£ 495

€572

$663

Sapphires & Diamonds 9ct Solid Gold Bracelet

£ 495

€572

$663

Sovereign Antiques

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique Yellow Gold Locket on 18 Inch Chain

£ 925

€1,069

$1,240

Antique Yellow Gold Locket on 18 Inch Chain

£ 925

€1069

$1240

Rare Antique Gifts

Sovereign Antiques

Mourning Ring with Diamond 15 Ct Gold Victorian

£ 395

€456

$529

Mourning Ring with Diamond 15 Ct Gold Victorian

£ 395

€456

$529

Sovereign Antiques

Aion Jewellery

19th Century Large Silver & Carnelian Pendant Necklace

£ 115

€133

$154

19th Century Large Silver & Carnelian Pendant Necklace

£ 115

€133

$154

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€127

$147

9ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Victorian Stick Pin

£ 110

€127

$147

Aion Jewellery

Silver & French Jet Art Deco Beaded Necklace

£ 75

€87

$101

Silver & French Jet Art Deco Beaded Necklace

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Pair of Silver, Coral & Marcasite Earrings

£ 68

€79

$91

Art Deco Pair of Silver, Coral & Marcasite Earrings

£ 68

€79

$91

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 3,700

€4,275

$4,959

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

£ 3,700

€4275

$4959

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 2,750

€3,177

$3,686

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

£ 2,750

€3177

$3686

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 1,130

€1,306

$1,514

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

£ 1,130

€1306

$1514

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 1,150

€1,329

$1,541

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

£ 1,150

€1329

$1541

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Pair of Christian Dior Gold Plated & Onyx Earrings

£ 85

€98

$114

1980s Pair of Christian Dior Gold Plated & Onyx Earrings

£ 85

€98

$114

Penrose Antiques Ltd

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 690

€797

$925

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

£ 690

€797

$925

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Larkin & Gallow

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

£ 80

€92

$107

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

£ 80

€92

$107

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

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

£ 3,950

€4,564

$5,294

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

£ 3,950

€4564

$5294

AC Silver

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2,305

$2,674

Vintage Garnet and 9k Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch 1967

£ 1,995

€2305

$2674

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€121

$141

Late Victorian Silver & Agate Horseshoe Brooch

£ 105

€121

$141

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€179

$208

Victorian Silver & Turquoise Brooch & Earrings Set

£ 155

€179

$208

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 135

€156

$181

Art Nouveau Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 135

€156

$181

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Pair of Silver Gilt Marcasite & Jade Earrings

£ 75

€87

$101

Art Deco Pair of Silver Gilt Marcasite & Jade Earrings

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco Carved Dyed Quartz, 23.06ct Diamond & Palladium Brooches c.1925

£ 39,950

€46,156

$53,541

Antique Art Deco Carved Dyed Quartz, 23.06ct Diamond & Palladium Brooches c.1925

£ 39,950

€46156

$53541

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring – 18ct Gold & Platinum, Floral Daisy Design, c.1910

£ 990

€1,144

$1,327

Antique Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring – 18ct Gold & Platinum, Floral Daisy Design, c.1910

£ 990

€1144

$1327

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Exquisite Art Deco 1.44ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum with AnchorCert Gem Lab Report, Circa 1920

£ 9,500

€10,976

$12,732

Exquisite Art Deco 1.44ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum with AnchorCert Gem Lab Report, Circa 1920

£ 9,500

€10976

$12732

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Cluster Ring in 18ct Rose Gold Antique Circa 1890

£ 1,590

€1,837

$2,131

Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Cluster Ring in 18ct Rose Gold Antique Circa 1890

£ 1,590

€1837

$2131

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Henkel & Grossé Gold Plated Omega Neklace

£ 125

€144

$168

1980s Henkel & Grossé Gold Plated Omega Neklace

£ 125

€144

$168

Penrose Antiques Ltd

AC Silver

Antique 2.30ct Garnet & 0.30ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring c.1920

£ 3,750

€4,333

$5,026

Antique 2.30ct Garnet & 0.30ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring c.1920

£ 3,750

€4333

$5026

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Edwardian 1.00ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18ct Gold, Circa 1910

£ 3,990

€4,610

$5,347

Antique Edwardian 1.00ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18ct Gold, Circa 1910

£ 3,990

€4610

$5347

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique 2.40ct Sapphire & 1.20ct Diamond, 14k White Gold Cluster Ring c.1925

£ 3,950

€4,564

$5,294

Antique 2.40ct Sapphire & 1.20ct Diamond, 14k White Gold Cluster Ring c.1925

£ 3,950

€4564

$5294

AC Silver

Vintage 16ct Ceylon Sapphire & 4.95ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring c.1980

£ 14,950

€17,272

$20,036

Vintage 16ct Ceylon Sapphire & 4.95ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring c.1980

£ 14,950

€17272

$20036

AC Silver

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2,305

$2,674

Vintage 9k Gold Shotgun Brooch 1958

£ 1,995

€2305

$2674

AC Silver

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€687

$797

9ct Gold Turquoise + Pearl Brooch

£ 595

€687

$797

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby & 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch c.1890

£ 5,950

€6,874

$7,974

Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby & 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch c.1890

£ 5,950

€6874

$7974

AC Silver

Highland Antiques Limited

Scottish Antique Silver & Agate Brooch or Kilt Pin c.1860

£ 495

€572

$663

Scottish Antique Silver & Agate Brooch or Kilt Pin c.1860

£ 495

€572

$663

Highland Antiques Limited

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Union Jack Flag Queen's Coronation Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Silver & Enamel Union Jack Flag Queen's Coronation Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Hallmarked Silver, Jet & Seed Pearl Collar Studs

£ 75

€87

$101

Pair of Hallmarked Silver, Jet & Seed Pearl Collar Studs

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

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