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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Vintage 18k Gold Ring with 10 Natural Diamonds, Central Stone

€ 970

£828

$1,109

Vintage 18k Gold Ring with 10 Natural Diamonds, Central Stone

€ 970

£828

$1109

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Antique 18k Gold Brooch with Diamond Flower & Pearl c.1870

€ 1,200

£1,025

$1,372

Antique 18k Gold Brooch with Diamond Flower & Pearl c.1870

€ 1,200

£1025

$1372

IberAntiques

Vintage Earrings in 18k Gold with Natural Diamonds & Pearls c.1950

€ 1,700

£1,452

$1,944

Vintage Earrings in 18k Gold with Natural Diamonds & Pearls c.1950

€ 1,700

£1452

$1944

IberAntiques

Vintage Necklace in 18k Gold with 9 Emeralds & 250 Diamonds c.1950

€ 5,900

£5,039

$6,745

Vintage Necklace in 18k Gold with 9 Emeralds & 250 Diamonds c.1950

€ 5,900

£5039

$6745

IberAntiques

Vintage 18K Gold Ring with 33 Natural Rubies and 48 Authentic Diamonds

€ 1,500

£1,281

$1,715

Vintage 18K Gold Ring with 33 Natural Rubies and 48 Authentic Diamonds

€ 1,500

£1281

$1715

IberAntiques

Vintage Solitaire 18K Gold Ring with Natural 3.5 mm Diamond

€ 850

£726

$972

Vintage Solitaire 18K Gold Ring with Natural 3.5 mm Diamond

€ 850

£726

$972

IberAntiques

Japanese Mother of Pearl Amulet with Hawk and Shippō Symbol, Circa 1970

€ 220

£188

$252

Japanese Mother of Pearl Amulet with Hawk and Shippō Symbol, Circa 1970

€ 220

£188

$252

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Antique Catalan Gold and Natural Emerald Earrings. 18th Century

€ 7,000

£5,979

$8,003

Antique Catalan Gold and Natural Emerald Earrings. 18th Century

€ 7,000

£5979

$8003

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian 15ct Gold Peridot and Seed Pearl Garland Necklace – Antique Circa 1910

£ 1,250

€1,464

$1,673

Edwardian 15ct Gold Peridot and Seed Pearl Garland Necklace – Antique Circa 1910

£ 1,250

€1464

$1673

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Amethyst Pearl Bracelet 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1907 Heart Padlock Edwardian

£ 1,360

€1,592

$1,820

Antique Amethyst Pearl Bracelet 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1907 Heart Padlock Edwardian

£ 1,360

€1592

$1820

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The Red House Antiques

Beautiful Antique Silver Collar Necklace

£ 265

€310

$355

Beautiful Antique Silver Collar Necklace

£ 265

€310

$355

The Red House Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Buckle Ring Edwardian 1903 Chester Hallmarked UK

£ 1,390

€1,627

$1,861

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Buckle Ring Edwardian 1903 Chester Hallmarked UK

£ 1,390

€1627

$1861

The Chelsea Bijouterie

riversidemaximus23

Bangle Silver 925 Vintage Barley Twist Bracelet 7" Length

£ 48

€56

$64

Bangle Silver 925 Vintage Barley Twist Bracelet 7" Length

£ 48

€56

$64

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Victorian Amethyst Bangle 18ct Gold Circa 1890 Vintage Bracelet

£ 1,550

€1,815

$2,075

Antique Victorian Amethyst Bangle 18ct Gold Circa 1890 Vintage Bracelet

£ 1,550

€1815

$2075

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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Necklace Silver 925 Vintage 1970s With Modernist Leaf Pendant 17 1/2" Length

£ 68

€80

$91

Necklace Silver 925 Vintage 1970s With Modernist Leaf Pendant 17 1/2" Length

£ 68

€80

$91

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Larkin & Gallow

Victorian French Jet Brooch

£ 65

€76

$87

Victorian French Jet Brooch

£ 65

€76

$87

Larkin & Gallow

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage 1963 Heavy Silver Charm Bracelet With 38 Silver Charms - Ideal Birthday Present / Boxed

£ 150

€176

$201

Vintage 1963 Heavy Silver Charm Bracelet With 38 Silver Charms - Ideal Birthday Present / Boxed

£ 150

€176

$201

Antiques et Cetera

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Antique Trilogy Ring

£ 1,250

€1,464

$1,673

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Antique Trilogy Ring

£ 1,250

€1464

$1673

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1950's Diamond & Pearl Earrings 18ct White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Earrings Vintage Clip-ons

£ 1,990

€2,330

$2,664

1950's Diamond & Pearl Earrings 18ct White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Earrings Vintage Clip-ons

£ 1,990

€2330

$2664

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

£ 1,290

€1,510

$1,727

Antique Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant 18ct Gold Victorian Swirling Star 0.50ct Old Cut Diamonds

£ 1,290

€1510

$1727

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage 1.0ct Old Cut Diamond Topaz Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Victorian Style Ring 1950s Ring

£ 1,490

€1,745

$1,994

Vintage 1.0ct Old Cut Diamond Topaz Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Victorian Style Ring 1950s Ring

£ 1,490

€1745

$1994

The Chelsea Bijouterie

The Red House Antiques

Impressive 9ct Gold Cameo on Hardstone Pendant Necklace

£ 995

€1,165

$1,332

Impressive 9ct Gold Cameo on Hardstone Pendant Necklace

£ 995

€1165

$1332

The Red House Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€129

$147

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€129

$147

Andrew Cox Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques

Charming Art Deco Silver Pendant Compact

£ 110

€129

$147

Charming Art Deco Silver Pendant Compact

£ 110

€129

$147

Jeff Sims Antiques

Aion Jewellery

German Silver & Garnet Pendant Necklace

£ 85

€100

$114

German Silver & Garnet Pendant Necklace

£ 85

€100

$114

Aion Jewellery

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$43

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$43

Aion Jewellery

The Red House Antiques

18ct Gold Diamond Cross Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain

£ 795

€931

$1,064

18ct Gold Diamond Cross Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain

£ 795

€931

$1064

The Red House Antiques

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Revival Silver Plated 1970s Vintage Stone Set

£ 38

€44

$51

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Revival Silver Plated 1970s Vintage Stone Set

£ 38

€44

$51

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The Red House Antiques

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€345

$395

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€345

$395

The Red House Antiques

Late Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff Bracelet c.1890

£ 200

€234

$268

Late Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff Bracelet c.1890

£ 200

€234

$268

The Red House Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

Beautiful 18ct White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Multi Stone Engagement - Eternity Ring - Boxed

£ 1,250

€1,464

$1,673

Beautiful 18ct White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Multi Stone Engagement - Eternity Ring - Boxed

£ 1,250

€1464

$1673

Antiques et Cetera

Stunning 1.4ct Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 5,250

€6,147

$7,028

Stunning 1.4ct Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 5,250

€6147

$7028

Antiques et Cetera

Andrew Cox Antiques

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€146

$167

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€146

$167

Andrew Cox Antiques

IberAntiques

Antique Cusco School Pendant with Saint Michael the Archangel, Circa 1850-80

€ 340

£290

$389

Antique Cusco School Pendant with Saint Michael the Archangel, Circa 1850-80

€ 340

£290

$389

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Aion Jewellery

Bernard Instone Enamelled Cornish Pixie Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€88

$100

Bernard Instone Enamelled Cornish Pixie Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€88

$100

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau 9ct Gold & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 210

€246

$281

Art Nouveau 9ct Gold & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 210

€246

$281

Aion Jewellery

Pair of 9ct Gold & Blister Pearl Drop Earrings

£ 110

€129

$147

Pair of 9ct Gold & Blister Pearl Drop Earrings

£ 110

€129

$147

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Gilt, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace

£ 145

€170

$194

Edwardian Silver Gilt, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace

£ 145

€170

$194

Aion Jewellery

Sterling Silver & Amethyst Art Nouveau Bracelet

£ 160

€187

$214

Sterling Silver & Amethyst Art Nouveau Bracelet

£ 160

€187

$214

Aion Jewellery

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 395

€462

$529

Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 395

€462

$529

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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