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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AC Silver

Antique 1.13 ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1935

£ 8,950

€10,455

$11,258

Antique 1.13 ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1935

£ 8,950

€10455

$11258

AC Silver

Vintage 1ct Sapphire and 0.96ct Diamond 18 ct White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Vintage 1ct Sapphire and 0.96ct Diamond 18 ct White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

Antique 0.75 ct Yellow Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1930

£ 8,950

€10,455

$11,258

Antique 0.75 ct Yellow Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1930

£ 8,950

€10455

$11258

AC Silver

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Atwood & Sawyer Emerald & Diamond Crystal Ring - Boxed

£ 60

€70

$75

Vintage Atwood & Sawyer Emerald & Diamond Crystal Ring - Boxed

£ 60

€70

$75

Antiques et Cetera

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Antique Amethyst Fringe Necklace 9ct Gold Vintage Swag Necklace Edwardian Circa 1910

£ 1,160

€1,355

$1,459

Antique Amethyst Fringe Necklace 9ct Gold Vintage Swag Necklace Edwardian Circa 1910

£ 1,160

€1355

$1459

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AC Silver

Vintage 2.30 ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Ring Circa 1950

£ 14,950

€17,464

$18,805

Vintage 2.30 ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Ring Circa 1950

£ 14,950

€17464

$18805

AC Silver

Vintage 1.50ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1940

£ 8,950

€10,455

$11,258

Vintage 1.50ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1940

£ 8,950

€10455

$11258

AC Silver

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Fob 1920 Silver Threepence Pocket Watch Chain Antique Silver Large Horseshoe Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

Fob 1920 Silver Threepence Pocket Watch Chain Antique Silver Large Horseshoe Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

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Rare Antique Gifts

Edwardian Solid Gold Locket with Chain

£ 855

€999

$1,075

Edwardian Solid Gold Locket with Chain

£ 855

€999

$1075

Rare Antique Gifts

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Antique Silver Albertina / Bracelet

£ 115

€134

$145

Antique Silver Albertina / Bracelet

£ 115

€134

$145

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AC Silver

Antique French 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Art Nouveau

£ 2,450

€2,862

$3,082

Antique French 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Art Nouveau

£ 2,450

€2862

$3082

AC Silver

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The Antique 1905 Five Old Cut Diamond Ring

£ 399

€466

$502

The Antique 1905 Five Old Cut Diamond Ring

£ 399

€466

$502

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The Antique 1912 Five Old Cut Diamond Ring

£ 589

€688

$741

The Antique 1912 Five Old Cut Diamond Ring

£ 589

€688

$741

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The Antique Late Victorian Pearl & Sapphire Ring

£ 589

€688

$741

The Antique Late Victorian Pearl & Sapphire Ring

£ 589

€688

$741

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Large Antique JA & S John Atkins & Sons Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Brooch / Pin c.1915

£ 250

€292

$314

Large Antique JA & S John Atkins & Sons Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Brooch / Pin c.1915

£ 250

€292

$314

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The Antique Art Deco Era Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

£ 7,899

€9,227

$9,936

The Antique Art Deco Era Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

£ 7,899

€9227

$9936

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Doubloon

Russian Silver & Amber Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Russian Silver & Amber Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Doubloon

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The Antique 1917 9ct Rose Gold Chunky Wedding Ring

£ 489

€571

$615

The Antique 1917 9ct Rose Gold Chunky Wedding Ring

£ 489

€571

$615

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The Antique 1907 Old Cut Diamond & Ruby Celestial Ring

£ 529

€618

$665

The Antique 1907 Old Cut Diamond & Ruby Celestial Ring

£ 529

€618

$665

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The Vintage 1947 9ct Gold Wedding Ring

£ 299

€349

$376

The Vintage 1947 9ct Gold Wedding Ring

£ 299

€349

$376

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Fob 1890s Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Antique 'Honour' Silver Nickel Shield Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

Fob 1890s Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Antique 'Honour' Silver Nickel Shield Fob

£ 48

€56

$60

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Religious Fob 1890s St Simon Victorian Rose Gilt Pocket Watch Chain Large Fob

£ 78

€91

$98

Religious Fob 1890s St Simon Victorian Rose Gilt Pocket Watch Chain Large Fob

£ 78

€91

$98

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Bangle 15ct Gold Antique Diamond Floral Bangle Circa 1890

£ 1,850

€2,161

$2,327

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Bangle 15ct Gold Antique Diamond Floral Bangle Circa 1890

£ 1,850

€2161

$2327

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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Antique Silver Albertina Bracelet

£ 115

€134

$145

Antique Silver Albertina Bracelet

£ 115

€134

$145

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Antique Double Sided 9 Carat Gold Hat Pin with Turquoise Jewel c.1910

£ 95

€111

$119

Antique Double Sided 9 Carat Gold Hat Pin with Turquoise Jewel c.1910

£ 95

€111

$119

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Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Onyx & Pearl 18ct Gold Brooch

£ 450

€526

$566

Antique Victorian Onyx & Pearl 18ct Gold Brooch

£ 450

€526

$566

Artisan Antiques

Stunning Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Brooch

£ 725

€847

$912

Stunning Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Brooch

£ 725

€847

$912

Artisan Antiques

Large 18ct Gold Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Bow Necklace / Choker

£ 18,500

€21,611

$23,271

Large 18ct Gold Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Bow Necklace / Choker

£ 18,500

€21611

$23271

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Blue Enamel & Pearl Pendant Locket - c.1880

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Blue Enamel & Pearl Pendant Locket - c.1880

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch - c.1900

£ 750

€876

$943

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch - c.1900

£ 750

€876

$943

Artisan Antiques

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ring

£ 1,450

€1,694

$1,824

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ring

£ 1,450

€1694

$1824

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring c.1880

£ 750

€876

$943

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring c.1880

£ 750

€876

$943

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Brooch Blue Enamel & Seed Pearl

£ 350

€409

$440

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Brooch Blue Enamel & Seed Pearl

£ 350

€409

$440

Artisan Antiques

9ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Hand Engraved Maiden Head

£ 450

€526

$566

9ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Hand Engraved Maiden Head

£ 450

€526

$566

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Garnet Cabochon Flower Bracelet c.1840

£ 2,500

€2,920

$3,145

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Garnet Cabochon Flower Bracelet c.1840

£ 2,500

€2920

$3145

Artisan Antiques

Spectacular Chalcedony & Diamond 15ct Gold Brooch with Translucent Flower Design

£ 750

€876

$943

Spectacular Chalcedony & Diamond 15ct Gold Brooch with Translucent Flower Design

£ 750

€876

$943

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Garnet Cabochon Necklace - c.1840

£ 3,650

€4,264

$4,591

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Garnet Cabochon Necklace - c.1840

£ 3,650

€4264

$4591

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Large 18k Gold & Ruby Fleur De Lis Brooch - c.1900

£ 4,500

€5,257

$5,660

Antique Victorian Large 18k Gold & Ruby Fleur De Lis Brooch - c.1900

£ 4,500

€5257

$5660

Artisan Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Diamond Snake Ring 18ct Gold Antique Coiled Serpent Ring Chester 1897

£ 2,850

€3,329

$3,585

Victorian Diamond Snake Ring 18ct Gold Antique Coiled Serpent Ring Chester 1897

£ 2,850

€3329

$3585

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Edwardian 15ct Gold Pearl and Green Quartz Drop Earrings Antique Teardrop Dangle

£ 650

€759

$818

Edwardian 15ct Gold Pearl and Green Quartz Drop Earrings Antique Teardrop Dangle

£ 650

€759

$818

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