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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Silver Horse Head Pocket Watch Chain Fob Or Pendant 1960s Vintage Horse Shoe

£ 38

€44

$51

Silver Horse Head Pocket Watch Chain Fob Or Pendant 1960s Vintage Horse Shoe

£ 38

€44

$51

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Aion Jewellery

Vintage Russian Soviet Silver Ring

£ 65

€74

$88

Vintage Russian Soviet Silver Ring

£ 65

€74

$88

Aion Jewellery

Silver Gilt Filigree Brooch by Marius Hammer

£ 110

€126

$149

Silver Gilt Filigree Brooch by Marius Hammer

£ 110

€126

$149

Aion Jewellery

German Jugendstil Silver & Chrysoprase Pendant Necklace

£ 225

€258

$305

German Jugendstil Silver & Chrysoprase Pendant Necklace

£ 225

€258

$305

Aion Jewellery

Silver Chalcedony & Marcasite Art Deco Ring

£ 75

€86

$102

Silver Chalcedony & Marcasite Art Deco Ring

£ 75

€86

$102

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Gold Pool of Light Rock Crystal Brooch

£ 315

€361

$427

Victorian 9ct Gold Pool of Light Rock Crystal Brooch

£ 315

€361

$427

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Art Deco Gold, Silver & Paste Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 95

€109

$129

Art Deco Gold, Silver & Paste Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 95

€109

$129

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Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Gold Sapphire Bar Brooch Pin C1910 Halo Cluster

£ 345

€395

$467

Antique 15ct Gold Sapphire Bar Brooch Pin C1910 Halo Cluster

£ 345

€395

$467

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Unique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin Antique C1920

£ 175

€200

$237

Unique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin Antique C1920

£ 175

€200

$237

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AC Silver

Antique/vintage 6.10ct Basaltic Sapphire and 2.65ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring

£ 17,950

€20,554

$24,307

Antique/vintage 6.10ct Basaltic Sapphire and 2.65ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring

£ 17,950

€20554

$24307

AC Silver

Antique 2.81ct Diamond and Silver Set Star Brooch/pendant Circa 1880

£ 3,450

€3,951

$4,672

Antique 2.81ct Diamond and Silver Set Star Brooch/pendant Circa 1880

£ 3,450

€3951

$4672

AC Silver

Antique 2.81ct Opal & 0.71ct Diamond Silver Pendant c.1890

£ 5,950

€6,813

$8,057

Antique 2.81ct Opal & 0.71ct Diamond Silver Pendant c.1890

£ 5,950

€6813

$8057

AC Silver

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1980s Black Pearl Stud Earrings with 14ct Gold Posts

£ 230

€263

$311

1980s Black Pearl Stud Earrings with 14ct Gold Posts

£ 230

€263

$311

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1980s Black Pearl Earrings with 10ct Gold Lever Hooks

£ 220

€252

$298

1980s Black Pearl Earrings with 10ct Gold Lever Hooks

£ 220

€252

$298

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AC Silver

Antique 1.09ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5,668

$6,703

Antique 1.09ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5668

$6703

AC Silver

Antique 1.95ct Sapphire 6.05ct Diamond and Silver Pendant/brooch Circa 1885

£ 9,950

€11,394

$13,474

Antique 1.95ct Sapphire 6.05ct Diamond and Silver Pendant/brooch Circa 1885

£ 9,950

€11394

$13474

AC Silver

Antique 1.04ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920

£ 4,950

€5,668

$6,703

Antique 1.04ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920

£ 4,950

€5668

$6703

AC Silver

Vintage 0.97ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1970

£ 4,950

€5,668

$6,703

Vintage 0.97ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1970

£ 4,950

€5668

$6703

AC Silver

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Antique 9ct Gold & RG Large Portrait Photo Brooch Pin c.1910 Very Heavy 25g

£ 825

€945

$1,117

Antique 9ct Gold & RG Large Portrait Photo Brooch Pin c.1910 Very Heavy 25g

£ 825

€945

$1117

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Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Austrian Silver, Enamel & Peridot Bar Brooch

£ 78

€89

$106

Art Deco Austrian Silver, Enamel & Peridot Bar Brooch

£ 78

€89

$106

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Austrian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Antique Choker Buckle

£ 125

€143

$169

Austrian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Antique Choker Buckle

£ 125

€143

$169

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Edwardian 9ct Gold, Seed Pearl & Peridot Lavalier Pendant Necklace

£ 310

€355

$420

Edwardian 9ct Gold, Seed Pearl & Peridot Lavalier Pendant Necklace

£ 310

€355

$420

Aion Jewellery

Rose Quartz, Marcasite & Silver Brooch

£ 78

€89

$106

Rose Quartz, Marcasite & Silver Brooch

£ 78

€89

$106

Aion Jewellery

Danish Pair of Silver and Chrysoprase Convertible Drop Earrings

£ 85

€97

$115

Danish Pair of Silver and Chrysoprase Convertible Drop Earrings

£ 85

€97

$115

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Heart Shaped Silver Belt Buckle

£ 155

€177

$210

Victorian Heart Shaped Silver Belt Buckle

£ 155

€177

$210

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Hallmarked 9ct Gold and Turquoise Bar Brooch

£ 135

€155

$183

Edwardian Hallmarked 9ct Gold and Turquoise Bar Brooch

£ 135

€155

$183

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Watch Chain Bracelet

£ 55

€63

$74

Edwardian Silver Watch Chain Bracelet

£ 55

€63

$74

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Blue John Ring

£ 135

€155

$183

Art Deco Silver & Blue John Ring

£ 135

€155

$183

Aion Jewellery

Danish Silver Gilt Bear Tie Pin / Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$74

Danish Silver Gilt Bear Tie Pin / Bar Brooch

£ 55

€63

$74

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Diamond and Pearl Earrings 18ct White Gold Vintage French Stud Earrings

£ 1,260

€1,443

$1,706

1960s Diamond and Pearl Earrings 18ct White Gold Vintage French Stud Earrings

£ 1,260

€1443

$1706

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1986 London Hallmarked 9ct Gold Long Graduated Pearl Necklace

£ 690

€790

$934

1986 London Hallmarked 9ct Gold Long Graduated Pearl Necklace

£ 690

€790

$934

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Fine Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Gate Link Bracelet with Split Pearls, c.1890

£ 1,230

€1,408

$1,666

Fine Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Gate Link Bracelet with Split Pearls, c.1890

£ 1,230

€1408

$1666

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Antiques et Cetera

SELECTION OF OUR RINGS

£ 40

€46

$54

SELECTION OF OUR RINGS

£ 40

€46

$54

Antiques et Cetera

AC Silver

Vintage 11.51ct Star Sapphire and 0.82ct Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1950

£ 5,950

€6,813

$8,057

Vintage 11.51ct Star Sapphire and 0.82ct Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1950

£ 5,950

€6813

$8057

AC Silver

Nates Gems

Vintage 9ct Gold Amethyst Bar Brooch Pin c.1960 High Quality World Cup

£ 275

€315

$372

Vintage 9ct Gold Amethyst Bar Brooch Pin c.1960 High Quality World Cup

£ 275

€315

$372

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Antique 9ct Gold Amethyst Bar Brooch Pin c.1890 High Quality Victoriana

£ 145

€166

$196

Antique 9ct Gold Amethyst Bar Brooch Pin c.1890 High Quality Victoriana

£ 145

€166

$196

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Vintage 9ct Gold Pearl Diamond Large Swirl Bow Brooch c.1960

£ 365

€418

$494

Vintage 9ct Gold Pearl Diamond Large Swirl Bow Brooch c.1960

£ 365

€418

$494

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AC Silver

Vintage Art Deco 32.27ct Aquamarine & 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1945

£ 6,950

€7,958

$9,412

Vintage Art Deco 32.27ct Aquamarine & 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1945

£ 6,950

€7958

$9412

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 0.62ct Diamond & 12k Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1920

£ 3,950

€4,523

$5,349

Antique Art Deco 0.62ct Diamond & 12k Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1920

£ 3,950

€4523

$5349

AC Silver

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1910 Art Nouveau Ornate Maiden Antique Golden Gilt

£ 48

€55

$65

Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1910 Art Nouveau Ornate Maiden Antique Golden Gilt

£ 48

€55

$65

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