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

Vintage 1930s Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – 18ct Gold & Platinum

£ 1,290

€1,506$1,762

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Antique Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum c.1910

£ 2,290

€2,673$3,127

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9ct Gold Commemorative

£ 395

€461$539

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9ct Gold Late Victorian Peridot

£ 395

€461$539

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9ct Gold Crucifix

£ 285

€333$389

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Exquisite Antique Arts & Crafts Chalcedony Necklace in Silver c.1900 - This Beautiful Necklace is Attributed to Edith Stewart

£ 1,150

€1,342$1,570

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1920s Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Vintage18ct Gold and Platinum Antique Ring

£ 890

€1,039$1,215

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Victorian Opal and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Antique Diamond and Opal Trilogy Ring Circa 1890

£ 1,470

€1,716$2,007

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Vintage Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Diamanté Bow Clasp Two Strand 15" Necklace Recently Restrung Knotted

£ 490

€572$669

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Designer 'Atwood & Sawyer' Crystal Butterfly Pendant Boxed - Ideal Present

£ 60

€70$82

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Antique Double Snake Ring | 18ct Gold | Diamond & Sapphire | Chester 1905 Hallmarked | Exceptional Condition

£ 2,490

€2,907$3,400

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Henry Dunay Sculptured 18ct Gold Statement Ring | Exceptional 1980s Hammered Design | Iconic American Design

£ 3,990

€4,657$5,449

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Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Filigree Bar Brooch

£ 55

€64$75

Aion Jewellery

George V Silver & Paste Diamond Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€79$93

Aion Jewellery

French Reverse Carved Lucite Vintage Brooch

£ 34

€40$46

Aion Jewellery

Superb Jugendstil Silver & Moonstone Pendant Necklace

£ 135

€158$184

Aion Jewellery

Lovely Petite Silver & Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 78

€91$107

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Whitby

£ 295

€344$403

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15ct Gold & Coral Bird Brooch

£ 395

€461$539

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Vintage Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Floral Garnet Clasp Double Strand 1940s Pearls

£ 890

€1,039$1,215

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Edwardian 18ct Gold 5 Stone Opal Ring

£ 550

€642$751

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Art Deco Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Boxed / Anniversary / Eternity / Ideal Gift

£ 95

€111$130

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Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring Edwardian Elegance c.1910

£ 930

€1,086$1,270

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Antique Silver Brooch or Necklace Initialled CE or EC

£ 90

€105$123

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Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Pendant | 15ct Gold Antique Floral Drop Pendant c.1905 A Beautiful Example of an Antique Edwardian Pendant

£ 530

€619$724

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Exquisite Edwardian Amethyst & Pearl Negligé Necklace 18ct Gold Pendant c.1910

£ 890

€1,039$1,215

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Queen Victoria - 1845 Silver Crown Enamel Brooch

£ 90

€105$123

Hughes-Browne

Antique Edwardian Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Antique Cluster Ring c.1910

£ 1,150

€1,342$1,570

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18ct Gold Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring Antique Birmingham 1897 Hallmarked

£ 850

€992$1,161

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Vintage Floral Opal Hinged Bangle 9ct Gold London 1972 Hallmarked Bracelet

£ 870

€1,016$1,188

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Silver & Real Pearl Pair of Cufflinks - Boxed

£ 85

€99$116

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Exquisite Art Deco 2.5ct Diamond Platinum Plaque Ring 1920s Old Cut Diamond Ring – A True Collector’s Piece

£ 6,650

€7,762$9,081

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Striking Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace – Large Cultured Saltwater Pearls with Anchorcert Report An Elegant Strand of Natural Colour Pearls with 18ct White Gold Clasp

£ 3,350

€3,910$4,575

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1940s Heavy Silver "Shield & Sword" Brooch

£ 65

€76$89

Larkin & Gallow

Elegant Single Strand Pearl Necklace – 9ct Gold London 1976 Vintage Floral Garnet Clasp 19" Long Pearls

£ 790

€922$1,079

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Vintage 9ct Ornate Gold Garnet & Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 150

€175$205

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Silver Bangle 925 Vintage Ribbon Twist Bracelet 6" Length Plus Gap of 3cm

£ 48

€56$66

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Antique Gold Multi Stone Diamond Flower Ring - Boxed

£ 100

€117$137

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Vintage 1950s Diamond Cluster Earrings Approx. 1.5ct of Brilliant Cut Diamonds 18ct White Gold Daisy Design Clip-ons

£ 2,390

€2,790$3,264

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Vintage 18ct Gold Art Deco Style Plaque Ring Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring

£ 2,490

€2,907$3,400

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