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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Silver Bumble Bee Charm Vintage 1970s Dainty Enamelled Pendant

£ 32

€37

$42

Silver Bumble Bee Charm Vintage 1970s Dainty Enamelled Pendant

£ 32

€37

$42

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Robert Belcher Antiques

Georgian Silver Mounted Moss Agate Brooch Circa 1800, English

£ 365

€418

$482

Georgian Silver Mounted Moss Agate Brooch Circa 1800, English

£ 365

€418

$482

Robert Belcher Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Solitaire Ring 0.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1919

£ 1,150

€1,318

$1,519

Antique Solitaire Ring 0.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1919

£ 1,150

€1318

$1519

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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Silver Dog Charm Moving Glass Eyes 1960s Large Puppy Pendant 7.3 Grams

£ 45

€52

$59

Silver Dog Charm Moving Glass Eyes 1960s Large Puppy Pendant 7.3 Grams

£ 45

€52

$59

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AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 0.40ct Emerald and 1.52ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1920

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique Art Deco 0.40ct Emerald and 1.52ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1920

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Silver 1900s Victorian Bangle with Birds and Flowers

£ 240

€275

$317

Silver 1900s Victorian Bangle with Birds and Flowers

£ 240

€275

$317

The Red House Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 4.76ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1900

£ 49,950

€57,247

$65,978

Antique 4.76ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1900

£ 49,950

€57247

$65978

AC Silver

Antique Natural Pearl, 0.66ct Diamond and Enamel, 9k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1875

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique Natural Pearl, 0.66ct Diamond and Enamel, 9k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1875

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Garnet and Natural Pearl Ring Antique 18ct Gold Cluster Ring ca 1890

£ 890

€1,020

$1,176

Victorian Garnet and Natural Pearl Ring Antique 18ct Gold Cluster Ring ca 1890

£ 890

€1020

$1176

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Ring Diamond Trilogy 18ct Gold Antique Ring 1.50ct Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

£ 3,990

€4,573

$5,270

Victorian Ring Diamond Trilogy 18ct Gold Antique Ring 1.50ct Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

£ 3,990

€4573

$5270

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Double Strand Pearls 9ct Gold Tourmaline Clasp Vintage 17" Two Strand Pearl Necklace

£ 860

€986

$1,136

Double Strand Pearls 9ct Gold Tourmaline Clasp Vintage 17" Two Strand Pearl Necklace

£ 860

€986

$1136

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique 24.68ct Amethyst & 18k Yellow Gold Necklace c.1830

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Antique 24.68ct Amethyst & 18k Yellow Gold Necklace c.1830

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

Vintage 2.50ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.75ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1970

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage 2.50ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.75ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1970

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Superb 18ct Victorian Pearl Mourning Cross

£ 1,400

€1,605

$1,849

Superb 18ct Victorian Pearl Mourning Cross

£ 1,400

€1605

$1849

The Red House Antiques

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Sterling Silver Buckle Bangle Vintage 1977 Victorian Style Bracelet 7" Length

£ 125

€143

$165

Sterling Silver Buckle Bangle Vintage 1977 Victorian Style Bracelet 7" Length

£ 125

€143

$165

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AC Silver

Vintage 2.53ct Ruby and 0.48ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1980

£ 2,250

€2,579

$2,972

Vintage 2.53ct Ruby and 0.48ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1980

£ 2,250

€2579

$2972

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Vintage Norway Oslo Silver Guilloche Enamel Bracelet

£ 245

€281

$324

Vintage Norway Oslo Silver Guilloche Enamel Bracelet

£ 245

€281

$324

The Red House Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Pearl Necklace Old Cut Diamond Clasp 1920s Single Strand Vintage Pearls

£ 1,350

€1,547

$1,783

Antique Pearl Necklace Old Cut Diamond Clasp 1920s Single Strand Vintage Pearls

£ 1,350

€1547

$1783

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Adjustable Silver Bangle - Smith & Ewen, Chester 1942

£ 75

€86

$99

Adjustable Silver Bangle - Smith & Ewen, Chester 1942

£ 75

€86

$99

Penrose Antiques Ltd

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver Threepence Coin 1934 Fancy Silver Plated Mount

£ 42

€48

$55

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Silver Threepence Coin 1934 Fancy Silver Plated Mount

£ 42

€48

$55

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AC Silver

Antique Victorian 1.10ct Ruby & 0.48ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

£ 7,950

€9,111

$10,501

Antique Victorian 1.10ct Ruby & 0.48ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

£ 7,950

€9111

$10501

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Horn & Glass Necklace by Elizabeth Bonte

£ 650

€745

$859

Art Nouveau Horn & Glass Necklace by Elizabeth Bonte

£ 650

€745

$859

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Bracelet

£ 475

€544

$627

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Bracelet

£ 475

€544

$627

Antiques in Oxford

Silver Pendant by Liberty & Co on Chain

£ 650

€745

$859

Silver Pendant by Liberty & Co on Chain

£ 650

€745

$859

Antiques in Oxford

Mid 20th Century Georg Jensen Rare Silver Bracelet

£ 850

€974

$1,123

Mid 20th Century Georg Jensen Rare Silver Bracelet

£ 850

€974

$1123

Antiques in Oxford

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Bracelet Sterling Silver 1945 Guilloche Enamel English Tudor Rose & Britannia

£ 155

€178

$205

Bracelet Sterling Silver 1945 Guilloche Enamel English Tudor Rose & Britannia

£ 155

€178

$205

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Antiques in Oxford

Rare Danish Evald Nielsen Skonvirke Silver Brooch

£ 750

€860

$991

Rare Danish Evald Nielsen Skonvirke Silver Brooch

£ 750

€860

$991

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Gold & Opal Spider

£ 750

€860

$991

Art Nouveau Gold & Opal Spider

£ 750

€860

$991

Antiques in Oxford

Mid 20th Century Coral & Gold Ring

£ 280

€321

$370

Mid 20th Century Coral & Gold Ring

£ 280

€321

$370

Antiques in Oxford

Vintage Georg Jensen Silver & Onyx Bangle

£ 1,350

€1,547

$1,783

Vintage Georg Jensen Silver & Onyx Bangle

£ 1,350

€1547

$1783

Antiques in Oxford

Danish Silver Brooch by Niels Erik From

£ 260

€298

$343

Danish Silver Brooch by Niels Erik From

£ 260

€298

$343

Antiques in Oxford

The Red House Antiques

Immpressive 18ct Old Cut Diamond Deco Style Ring

£ 2,200

€2,521

$2,906

Immpressive 18ct Old Cut Diamond Deco Style Ring

£ 2,200

€2521

$2906

The Red House Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 1.15ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3,381

$3,897

Vintage 1.15ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3381

$3897

AC Silver

Antique 1.20ct Basaltic Sapphire & 1.59ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring c.1900

£ 8,950

€10,258

$11,822

Antique 1.20ct Basaltic Sapphire & 1.59ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring c.1900

£ 8,950

€10258

$11822

AC Silver

Vintage 2.83ct Burmese Sapphire & 3.05ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring c.1980

£ 7,950

€9,111

$10,501

Vintage 2.83ct Burmese Sapphire & 3.05ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring c.1980

£ 7,950

€9111

$10501

AC Silver

Vintage 3.20ct Emerald and 4.10ct Diamond, Platinum Ballerina Ring Circa 1950

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage 3.20ct Emerald and 4.10ct Diamond, Platinum Ballerina Ring Circa 1950

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

1.34ct Ruby & 1.12ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1935

£ 8,950

€10,258

$11,822

1.34ct Ruby & 1.12ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1935

£ 8,950

€10258

$11822

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Diamond & Ruby Ring Victorian 18ct Gold Five Stone Antique Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring

£ 2,245

€2,573

$2,965

Diamond & Ruby Ring Victorian 18ct Gold Five Stone Antique Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring

£ 2,245

€2573

$2965

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Enamel & Silver Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Edwardian Enamel & Silver Art Nouveau Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Pair of Silver, Pearl & Marcasite Earrings

£ 68

€78

$90

Art Deco Pair of Silver, Pearl & Marcasite Earrings

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

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