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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Antiques in Oxford

Antique Chinese Gold Spider Brooch Set with Baroque Pearl

£ 1,500

€1,733

$2,010

Antique Chinese Gold Spider Brooch Set with Baroque Pearl

£ 1,500

€1733

$2010

Antiques in Oxford

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct Old Cut Diamonds 18ct Gold & Platinum c.1910

£ 2,990

€3,454

$4,007

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct Old Cut Diamonds 18ct Gold & Platinum c.1910

£ 2,990

€3454

$4007

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Matthew Coles Antiques

Stylish 14ct Rose Gold Heraldic Ring

£ 299

€345

$401

Stylish 14ct Rose Gold Heraldic Ring

£ 299

€345

$401

Matthew Coles Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Silver Gilt & Goldstone Signet Ring

£ 95

€110

$127

Silver Gilt & Goldstone Signet Ring

£ 95

€110

$127

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Norwegian Vintage Silver & Enamel Earrings

£ 135

€156

$181

Pair of Norwegian Vintage Silver & Enamel Earrings

£ 135

€156

$181

Aion Jewellery

Arts & Crafts Edwardian Silver & Enamel Panel Link Bracelet

£ 195

€225

$261

Arts & Crafts Edwardian Silver & Enamel Panel Link Bracelet

£ 195

€225

$261

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Danish Silver & Rose Quartz Modernist Brooch

£ 110

€127

$147

Vintage Danish Silver & Rose Quartz Modernist Brooch

£ 110

€127

$147

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Montrose Agate Silver Cross Pendant Necklace

£ 135

€156

$181

Victorian Montrose Agate Silver Cross Pendant Necklace

£ 135

€156

$181

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver, Marcasite & Pearl Ring

£ 75

€87

$101

Edwardian Silver, Marcasite & Pearl Ring

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Canadian Ornate Antique Brass Shield 1890s

£ 58

€67

$78

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Canadian Ornate Antique Brass Shield 1890s

£ 58

€67

$78

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Bracelet 12ct Rolled Gold Antique 1920s German Chunky Paperclip Link

£ 195

€225

$261

Bracelet 12ct Rolled Gold Antique 1920s German Chunky Paperclip Link

£ 195

€225

$261

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Fincraigs Antiques

Fine Large Victorian Scottish Silver & Agate Dirk Brooch / Kilt Pin c.1870

£ 395

€456

$529

Fine Large Victorian Scottish Silver & Agate Dirk Brooch / Kilt Pin c.1870

£ 395

€456

$529

Fincraigs Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques

Lovely Mid 20th Century Silver Necklace Pendant

£ 110

€127

$147

Lovely Mid 20th Century Silver Necklace Pendant

£ 110

€127

$147

Andrew Cox Antiques

Verdis Collection

Georg Jensen Silver St. Christopher

£ 85

€98

$114

Georg Jensen Silver St. Christopher

£ 85

€98

$114

Verdis Collection

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Vintage Seiko Dolce 7740-5000 Quartz Gold Flake, April 1987

£ 350

€404

$469

Vintage Seiko Dolce 7740-5000 Quartz Gold Flake, April 1987

£ 350

€404

$469

UK Vintage Watch LTD

riversidemaximus23

Bangle Silver Vintage 1970s Chunky Barley Twist Bracelet 7" Length 15.9 Grams

£ 78

€90

$105

Bangle Silver Vintage 1970s Chunky Barley Twist Bracelet 7" Length 15.9 Grams

£ 78

€90

$105

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver 925 Fish Articulated Pendant 1970s Vintage

£ 95

€110

$127

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver 925 Fish Articulated Pendant 1970s Vintage

£ 95

€110

$127

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1909 Antique Wellingborough Whist League

£ 58

€67

$78

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1909 Antique Wellingborough Whist League

£ 58

€67

$78

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob St Christopher Victorian 1890s Large Brass German Fob

£ 85

€98

$114

Pocket Watch Chain Fob St Christopher Victorian 1890s Large Brass German Fob

£ 85

€98

$114

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Silver Snake Bangle 925 Ruby Glass Eyes Victorian Style Bracelet 7" Length 1970s

£ 78

€90

$105

Silver Snake Bangle 925 Ruby Glass Eyes Victorian Style Bracelet 7" Length 1970s

£ 78

€90

$105

riversidemaximus23

Necklace French 24ct Gold Plated 1970s Fancy Link Paris 17 1/2" Length NOS

£ 48

€55

$64

Necklace French 24ct Gold Plated 1970s Fancy Link Paris 17 1/2" Length NOS

£ 48

€55

$64

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Fob National Union Of Railwaymen NUR Gilt & Enamel 1960s

£ 68

€79

$91

Pocket Watch Chain Fob National Union Of Railwaymen NUR Gilt & Enamel 1960s

£ 68

€79

$91

riversidemaximus23

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Ruby & Diamond

£ 110

€127

$147

9ct Gold Ruby & Diamond

£ 110

€127

$147

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Turquoise & Pearl Pendant

£ 325

€375

$436

9ct Yellow Gold Turquoise & Pearl Pendant

£ 325

€375

$436

Underwoodhall

Jade Fish Pendant

£ 125

€144

$168

Jade Fish Pendant

£ 125

€144

$168

Underwoodhall

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Danish Silver & Garnet Cartouche Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Art Nouveau Danish Silver & Garnet Cartouche Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Pair of 9ct Gold & Black Pearl Earrings

£ 145

€168

$194

Vintage Pair of 9ct Gold & Black Pearl Earrings

£ 145

€168

$194

Aion Jewellery

American Art Deco Silver & Amethyst Paste Bangle

£ 125

€144

$168

American Art Deco Silver & Amethyst Paste Bangle

£ 125

€144

$168

Aion Jewellery

19th Century Silver, Amethyst & Citrine Penannular Cloak Pin

£ 110

€127

$147

19th Century Silver, Amethyst & Citrine Penannular Cloak Pin

£ 110

€127

$147

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Amethyst Ring

£ 95

€110

$127

Art Deco Silver & Amethyst Ring

£ 95

€110

$127

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

£ 995

€1,150

$1,333

Vintage Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

£ 995

€1150

$1333

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antiques et Cetera

Unusual Pair of Boxed Cufflinks

£ 45

€52

$60

Unusual Pair of Boxed Cufflinks

£ 45

€52

$60

Antiques et Cetera

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring London 1962

£ 650

€751

$871

Vintage Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring London 1962

£ 650

€751

$871

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Andrew Cox Antiques

Attractive Silver & Enamel Charles Horner Brooch

£ 100

€116

$134

Attractive Silver & Enamel Charles Horner Brooch

£ 100

€116

$134

Andrew Cox Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch Pendant with Gem Report

£ 3,250

€3,755

$4,356

Victorian Natural Untreated Ruby & Diamond Brooch Pendant with Gem Report

£ 3,250

€3755

$4356

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Verdis Collection

Just Andersen Denmark Silver Brooch

£ 160

€185

$214

Just Andersen Denmark Silver Brooch

£ 160

€185

$214

Verdis Collection

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Dutch Silver Floral Panel Link Bracelet

£ 125

€144

$168

Vintage Dutch Silver Floral Panel Link Bracelet

£ 125

€144

$168

Aion Jewellery

Celtic Themed Art Deco Silver & Citrine 'Sword' Brooch

£ 95

€110

$127

Celtic Themed Art Deco Silver & Citrine 'Sword' Brooch

£ 95

€110

$127

Aion Jewellery

Copper & Enamel Arts & Crafts Brooch / Buckle

£ 78

€90

$105

Copper & Enamel Arts & Crafts Brooch / Buckle

£ 78

€90

$105

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Brutalist Silver Gilt & Turquoise Pendant Necklace

£ 120

€139

$161

Vintage Brutalist Silver Gilt & Turquoise Pendant Necklace

£ 120

€139

$161

Aion Jewellery

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