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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Artisan Antiques

Magnificent Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Navette Cluster Ring - c.1880

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Magnificent Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Navette Cluster Ring - c.1880

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

Artisan Antiques

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Fob 1937 USA 5 Cents Vintage 925 Silver Large Arrowhead Pocket Watch Chain Fob

£ 125

€146

$157

Fob 1937 USA 5 Cents Vintage 925 Silver Large Arrowhead Pocket Watch Chain Fob

£ 125

€146

$157

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Cased Set of Antique Mother of Pearl Hat Pins & Button Set c.1910

£ 80

€93

$101

Cased Set of Antique Mother of Pearl Hat Pins & Button Set c.1910

£ 80

€93

$101

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Doubloon

18ct Gold & Peridot Drop Earrings

£ 385

€450

$484

18ct Gold & Peridot Drop Earrings

£ 385

€450

$484

Doubloon

AC Silver

7.20ct Peridot & 2.35ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring - Vintage c.1990

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

7.20ct Peridot & 2.35ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring - Vintage c.1990

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

Vintage 1960s French 1.23 ct Diamond and 18 ct White Gold Trilogy Ring

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Vintage 1960s French 1.23 ct Diamond and 18 ct White Gold Trilogy Ring

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

Antique 0.45ct Ruby and 0.60ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1915

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Antique 0.45ct Ruby and 0.60ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1915

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

AC Silver

Antique 0.95ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1935

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Antique 0.95ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1935

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

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The Antique Georgian Twenty Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

£ 4,979

€5,816

$6,263

The Antique Georgian Twenty Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

£ 4,979

€5816

$6263

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Rare Antique Gifts

Hallmarked Gold Fob with 9ct Gold Chain

£ 550

€642

$692

Hallmarked Gold Fob with 9ct Gold Chain

£ 550

€642

$692

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Peridot Pearl Pendant Brooch 9ct Gold Foliate Edwardian Brooch c.1910

£ 430

€502

$541

Antique Peridot Pearl Pendant Brooch 9ct Gold Foliate Edwardian Brooch c.1910

£ 430

€502

$541

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Art Nouveau Opal Pendant 9ct Gold Seed Pearl and Opal Antique Victorian Pendant

£ 560

€654

$704

Art Nouveau Opal Pendant 9ct Gold Seed Pearl and Opal Antique Victorian Pendant

£ 560

€654

$704

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WhatSheWants

Antique 9 Carat Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Twin Bar Brooch Circa 1900

£ 135

€158

$170

Antique 9 Carat Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Twin Bar Brooch Circa 1900

£ 135

€158

$170

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SW15Collectables

Antique 3-Stone 18ct Diamond Ring

£ 280

€327

$352

Antique 3-Stone 18ct Diamond Ring

£ 280

€327

$352

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage Platinum Ring 1960s Flower Engagement Ring

£ 3,500

€4,089

$4,403

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage Platinum Ring 1960s Flower Engagement Ring

£ 3,500

€4089

$4403

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The Vintage Diamond & Blue Paste Trio Ring

£ 359

€419

$452

The Vintage Diamond & Blue Paste Trio Ring

£ 359

€419

$452

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The Vintage Blue Gemstone & Diamond Elegant Ring

£ 229

€268

$288

The Vintage Blue Gemstone & Diamond Elegant Ring

£ 229

€268

$288

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The Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Flowerhead Ring

£ 299

€349

$376

The Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Flowerhead Ring

£ 299

€349

$376

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The Antique French 19th Century Topaz & Garnet Ring

£ 2,149

€2,510

$2,703

The Antique French 19th Century Topaz & Garnet Ring

£ 2,149

€2510

$2703

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Kutchinsky Diamond & Onyx Buckle Ring 18ct Gold Vintage Ring London 1972

£ 8,500

€9,929

$10,692

Kutchinsky Diamond & Onyx Buckle Ring 18ct Gold Vintage Ring London 1972

£ 8,500

€9929

$10692

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Art Nouveau Elegant Victorian 9ct Aquamarine Pearl Necklace

£ 475

€555

$597

Art Nouveau Elegant Victorian 9ct Aquamarine Pearl Necklace

£ 475

€555

$597

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AC Silver

10.5ct Rhodolite Garnet & 0.20ct Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Dress Ring 1937

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

10.5ct Rhodolite Garnet & 0.20ct Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Dress Ring 1937

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

AC Silver

Vintage 3.15ct Diamond & Platinum Full Eternity Ring c.1960

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Vintage 3.15ct Diamond & Platinum Full Eternity Ring c.1960

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 2.35ct Garnet & 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Antique Victorian 2.35ct Garnet & 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

AC Silver

Antique 0.88ct Diamond & 15ct Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring c.1890

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Antique 0.88ct Diamond & 15ct Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring c.1890

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

AC Silver

SW15Collectables

Gent's Art Deco White Gold and Silver Dress Set

£ 130

€152

$164

Gent's Art Deco White Gold and Silver Dress Set

£ 130

€152

$164

SW15Collectables

Art Deco Floral-Cluster Diamond Platinum Earrings

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Art Deco Floral-Cluster Diamond Platinum Earrings

£ 995

€1162

$1252

SW15Collectables

Antique and Unique Metamorphic Jewellery

£ 2,400

€2,804

$3,019

Antique and Unique Metamorphic Jewellery

£ 2,400

€2804

$3019

SW15Collectables

Benzie’s of Cowes - Silver Enamel Yachting Brooch

£ 70

€82

$88

Benzie’s of Cowes - Silver Enamel Yachting Brooch

£ 70

€82

$88

SW15Collectables

14ct Gold Diamond Sunburst Earrings

£ 420

€491

$528

14ct Gold Diamond Sunburst Earrings

£ 420

€491

$528

SW15Collectables

Asprey – Vintage Gold Clutch Pencil

£ 580

€678

$730

Asprey – Vintage Gold Clutch Pencil

£ 580

€678

$730

SW15Collectables

University of Toronto Gold and Diamond Pin

£ 160

€187

$201

University of Toronto Gold and Diamond Pin

£ 160

€187

$201

SW15Collectables

A Vintage 9ct Gold Propelling Pendant Toothpick

£ 180

€210

$226

A Vintage 9ct Gold Propelling Pendant Toothpick

£ 180

€210

$226

SW15Collectables

Herbert Rosenthal – Mid-century Bug Brooch and Ring

Reserved

Herbert Rosenthal – Mid-century Bug Brooch and Ring

Reserved

SW15Collectables

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Alan Martin Gard Turquoise and Diamond Ring Vintage 18ct Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring

£ 4,500

€5,257

$5,660

Alan Martin Gard Turquoise and Diamond Ring Vintage 18ct Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring

£ 4,500

€5257

$5660

The Chelsea Bijouterie

SW15Collectables

Victorian/Edwardian 15ct Gold Bracelet

Reserved

Victorian/Edwardian 15ct Gold Bracelet

Reserved

SW15Collectables

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bombé Ring Original 1920s 3ct Diamond Cluster

£ 7,300

€8,528

$9,182

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bombé Ring Original 1920s 3ct Diamond Cluster

£ 7,300

€8528

$9182

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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Victorian Photograph Fob 1890s Very Large Brass Pocket Watch Chain Antique Fob

£ 89

€104

$112

Victorian Photograph Fob 1890s Very Large Brass Pocket Watch Chain Antique Fob

£ 89

€104

$112

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Victorian Fob 1890s Arts & Crafts Pocket Watch Chain Cube Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

Victorian Fob 1890s Arts & Crafts Pocket Watch Chain Cube Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

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AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 1.20ct Sapphire & Diamond 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Antique Art Deco 1.20ct Sapphire & Diamond 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

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