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 Silver Weave Brutalist Ring

£ 68

€81$91

Aion Jewellery

Rare Vintage Pair of Novelty Enamel Austin Mini Cufflinks

£ 45

€54$60

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Bracelet Antique Curb Link 10g with Safety Chain Boxed – Elegant Late Victorian Jewellery

£ 1,130

€1,351$1,506

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Danish Art Nouveau Silver & Chrysoprase Brooch

£ 125

€149$167

Aion Jewellery

Late Victorian 9ct. Peridot

£ 215

€257$287

Underwoodhall

9ct Sapphire, Pearl & Pink Topez

£ 295

€353$393

Underwoodhall

Antique Diamond & Sapphire Double Serpent Ring – 18ct Gold – London 1902 Hallmarked

£ 1,750

€2,092$2,332

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage 1950s Pearl Necklace – Diamond & Pearl Floral 9ct Gold Clasp, 16" Single Strand Pearls

£ 690

€825$920

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Unusual 9ct Opal Ring Size T

£ 595

€711$793

The Red House Antiques

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

£ 1,290

€1,542$1,719

The Chelsea Bijouterie

9ct Gold Late Victorian Peridot

£ 395

€472$526

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Crucifix

£ 285

€341$380

Underwoodhall

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

£ 1,150

€1,375$1,533

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 950

€1,136$1,266

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 1,470

€1,757$1,959

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 490

€586$653

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 60

€72$80

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 2,490

€2,976$3,319

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 3,990

€4,769$5,318

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Filigree Bar Brooch

£ 55

€66$73

Aion Jewellery

George V Silver & Paste Diamond Leaf Brooch

£ 68

€81$91

Aion Jewellery

Superb Jugendstil Silver & Moonstone Pendant Necklace

£ 135

€161$180

Aion Jewellery

Lovely Petite Silver & Enamel Buckle Brooch

£ 78

€93$104

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Whitby

£ 295

€353$393

Underwoodhall

15ct Gold & Coral Bird Brooch

£ 395

€472$526

Underwoodhall

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

£ 890

€1,064$1,186

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian 18ct Gold 5 Stone Opal Ring

£ 550

€657$733

The Red House Antiques

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

£ 90

€108$120

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 930

€1,112$1,240

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 890

€1,064$1,186

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Queen Victoria - 1845 Silver Crown Enamel Brooch

£ 90

€108$120

Hughes-Browne

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

£ 1,150

€1,375$1,533

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 850

€1,016$1,133

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 870

€1,040$1,160

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Silver & Real Pearl Pair of Cufflinks - Boxed

£ 85

€102$113

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 6,650

€7,949$8,863

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

€4,004$4,465

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1940s Heavy Silver "Shield & Sword" Brooch

£ 65

€78$87

Larkin & Gallow

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

£ 790

€944$1,053

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage 9ct Ornate Gold Garnet & Diamond Ring - Boxed