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 Julius Cohen Turquoise & Diamond Cluster Earrings 14ct Gold Circa 1960s

£ 7,990

€9,551$10,649

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Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1911 Half Hoop Five Stone Ring

£ 490

€586$653

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Antique Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct Gold and Platinum Circa 1910

£ 2,290

€2,737$3,052

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Vintage 1960s Double Strand Pearl Bracelet with 9ct Gold Turquoise Cluster Clasp

£ 590

€705$786

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Vintage American Retro Diamond Cocktail Ring 14ct Gold 1950s Scroll Panel Design

£ 1,590

€1,901$2,119

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Antique Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Pendant

£ 260

€311$347

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Victorian Rare Silver Scottish Bent Agate Bracelet 19C

£ 695

€831$926

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Georgian Paste Silver Mourning Brooch

£ 220

€263$293

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Exquisite 1950s Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with 0.75ct Diamond 18ct White Gold 18" Long

£ 2,500

€2,988$3,332

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Stunning Champagne Diamond Old Cut 18ct Gold Ring

£ 2,950

€3,526$3,932

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Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Bracelet

£ 230

€275$307

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Superb 18ct Diamond & Emerald Drop Earrings

£ 1,350

€1,614$1,799

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Stunning Antique 18ct Gold Ring with Royal Portrait & Turquoise Enamel – Victorian Era

£ 2,300

€2,749$3,065

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Vintage Solitaire Ring, 18K Gold and 2.5 mm Diamond. 1980s

€ 1,250

£1,046$1,394

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Vintage Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold with 3.5 mm Natural Diamond

€ 750

£627$836

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Beautiful Vintage Set of 18K Gold Ring and Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphire

€ 850

£711$948

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Vintage Beautiful 18K Gold Set with Diamonds and Rubies

€ 1,350

£1,129$1,505

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Vintage 18K Gold Articulated Earrings with Zircons and Jet Stones, 1980s

€ 1,900

£1,590$2,119

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Vintage 18K Gold Jewelry Set with Cabochon Rubies and Diamonds

€ 1,900

£1,590$2,119

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Vintage 18K Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Double Central Zirconia and Pavé Side Zirconias

€ 670

£561$747

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Vintage 18K White Gold Flower-shaped Ring with Natural Diamonds

€ 1,150

£962$1,282

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Vintage 18k Gold Ring with 7 Natural Diamonds in Floral Setting

€ 900

£753$1,004

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

€ 970

£811$1,082

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

€ 1,200

£1,004$1,338

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

€ 1,700

£1,422$1,896

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

Reserved

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

€ 1,500

£1,255$1,673

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Vintage Solitaire 18K Gold Ring with Natural 3.5 mm Diamond

€ 850

£711$948

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

€ 220

£184$245

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Antique Catalan Gold and Natural Emerald Earrings. 18th Century

€ 7,000

£5,856$7,805

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

£ 1,250

€1,494$1,666

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Beautiful Antique Silver Collar Necklace

£ 265

€317$353

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Bangle Silver 925 Vintage Barley Twist Bracelet 7" Length

£ 48

€57$64

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Antique Victorian Amethyst Bangle 18ct Gold Circa 1890 Vintage Bracelet

£ 1,550

€1,853$2,066

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 68

€81$91

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Victorian French Jet Brooch

£ 65

€78$87

Larkin & Gallow

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

£ 140

€167$187

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 1,990

€2,379$2,652

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

£ 1,290

€1,542$1,719

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

£ 1,490

€1,781$1,986

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