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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AC Silver

Antique 28.50ct Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930

£ 3,950

€4,564

$5,294

Antique 28.50ct Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930

£ 3,950

€4564

$5294

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 1,990

€2,299

$2,667

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

£ 1,990

€2299

$2667

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique 16.68ct Turquoise & 0.47ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1880

£ 5,950

€6,874

$7,974

Antique 16.68ct Turquoise & 0.47ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1880

£ 5,950

€6874

$7974

AC Silver

5.50ct Opal, Natural Saltwater Pearl & 8.31ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant c.1935

£ 13,950

€16,117

$18,696

5.50ct Opal, Natural Saltwater Pearl & 8.31ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant c.1935

£ 13,950

€16117

$18696

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 1,290

€1,490

$1,729

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

£ 1,290

€1490

$1729

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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

£ 1,490

€1,721

$1,997

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

£ 1,490

€1721

$1997

The Chelsea Bijouterie

The Red House Antiques

Impressive 9ct Gold Cameo on Hardstone Pendant Necklace

£ 995

€1,150

$1,333

Impressive 9ct Gold Cameo on Hardstone Pendant Necklace

£ 995

€1150

$1333

The Red House Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€127

$147

Charming Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 110

€127

$147

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco Large 9.68ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10,340

$11,995

Antique Art Deco Large 9.68ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10340

$11995

AC Silver

Antique 3.20ct Turquoise & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Pendant c.1880

£ 6,950

€8,030

$9,314

Antique 3.20ct Turquoise & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Pendant c.1880

£ 6,950

€8030

$9314

AC Silver

Jeff Sims Antiques

Charming Art Deco Silver Pendant Compact

£ 110

€127

$147

Charming Art Deco Silver Pendant Compact

£ 110

€127

$147

Jeff Sims Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 12.20ct Garnet & Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jockey Cap Pin Brooch c.1860

£ 2,450

€2,831

$3,283

Antique 12.20ct Garnet & Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Jockey Cap Pin Brooch c.1860

£ 2,450

€2831

$3283

AC Silver

Vintage 2.02ct Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3,408

$3,954

Vintage 2.02ct Sapphire & 0.28ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Brooch 1968

£ 2,950

€3408

$3954

AC Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and 0.95ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,634

Antique Natural Pearl and 0.95ct Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900

£ 4,950

€5719

$6634

AC Silver

Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2,305

$2,674

Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pig Pin Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2305

$2674

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

German Silver & Garnet Pendant Necklace

£ 85

€98

$114

German Silver & Garnet Pendant Necklace

£ 85

€98

$114

Aion Jewellery

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$43

French Reverse Carved Lucite Brooch

£ 32

€37

$43

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.39ct Ruby, Bloodstone, 0.18ct Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,650

€3,062

$3,551

Antique 0.39ct Ruby, Bloodstone, 0.18ct Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880

£ 2,650

€3062

$3551

AC Silver

1.13ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,634

1.13ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5719

$6634

AC Silver

Antique White Paste, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring Circa 1733

£ 3,950

€4,564

$5,294

Antique White Paste, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring Circa 1733

£ 3,950

€4564

$5294

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10,340

$11,995

Antique Art Deco 2.18ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1925

£ 8,950

€10340

$11995

AC Silver

Antique 1.25ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

£ 2,250

€2,600

$3,015

Antique 1.25ct Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

£ 2,250

€2600

$3015

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

18ct Gold Diamond Cross Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain

£ 795

€918

$1,065

18ct Gold Diamond Cross Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain

£ 795

€918

$1065

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

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

Art Deco 13.35ct Diamond & Platinum Necklace c.1935

£ 39,950

€46,156

$53,541

Art Deco 13.35ct Diamond & Platinum Necklace c.1935

£ 39,950

€46156

$53541

AC Silver

The Red House Antiques

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€341

$395

Sweet 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed Pearl Bird Brooch

£ 295

€341

$395

The Red House Antiques

Late Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff Bracelet c.1890

£ 200

€231

$268

Late Victorian Silver Buckle Cuff Bracelet c.1890

£ 200

€231

$268

The Red House Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 1,350

€1,560

$1,809

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

£ 1,350

€1560

$1809

Antiques et Cetera

Stunning 1.4ct Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 5,300

€6,123

$7,103

Stunning 1.4ct Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring - Boxed

£ 5,300

€6123

$7103

Antiques et Cetera

AC Silver

Vintage Cultured Pearl & 1.07ct Diamond, Platinum Earrings c.1950

£ 3,950

€4,564

$5,294

Vintage Cultured Pearl & 1.07ct Diamond, Platinum Earrings c.1950

£ 3,950

€4564

$5294

AC Silver

Antique & Vintage 1.29ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring

£ 2,950

€3,408

$3,954

Antique & Vintage 1.29ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring

£ 2,950

€3408

$3954

AC Silver

Andrew Cox Antiques

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€144

$168

Victorian Silver Gilt & Turquoise Horseshoe Brooch

£ 125

€144

$168

Andrew Cox Antiques

IberAntiques

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

€ 340

£294

$394

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

€ 340

£294

$394

IberAntiques

AC Silver

Antique 63.20ct Malachite & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,995

€2,305

$2,674

Antique 63.20ct Malachite & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,995

€2305

$2674

AC Silver

Vintage 3.27ct Citrine & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring 1984

£ 3,950

€4,564

$5,294

Vintage 3.27ct Citrine & 0.80ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring 1984

£ 3,950

€4564

$5294

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Bernard Instone Enamelled Cornish Pixie Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€87

$101

Bernard Instone Enamelled Cornish Pixie Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau 9ct Gold & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 210

€243

$281

Art Nouveau 9ct Gold & Amethyst Pendant Necklace

£ 210

€243

$281

Aion Jewellery

Pair of 9ct Gold & Blister Pearl Drop Earrings

£ 110

€127

$147

Pair of 9ct Gold & Blister Pearl Drop Earrings

£ 110

€127

$147

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Gilt, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace

£ 145

€168

$194

Edwardian Silver Gilt, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace

£ 145

€168

$194

Aion Jewellery

Sterling Silver & Amethyst Art Nouveau Bracelet

£ 160

€185

$214

Sterling Silver & Amethyst Art Nouveau Bracelet

£ 160

€185

$214

Aion Jewellery

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