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

0.36ct Sapphire & Pearl, 9ct Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1930

£ 1,795

€2,051

$2,372

0.36ct Sapphire & Pearl, 9ct Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1930

£ 1,795

€2051

$2372

AC Silver

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Norwegian 19th Century 925 Silver Gilt Enamel Viking Ship Brooch Gustav Gaudernack

£ 5,000

€5,713

$6,608

Norwegian 19th Century 925 Silver Gilt Enamel Viking Ship Brooch Gustav Gaudernack

£ 5,000

€5713

$6608

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Historic David Anderson Silver & Enamel Royal Presentation Bar Crown Brooch

£ 2,500

€2,856

$3,304

Historic David Anderson Silver & Enamel Royal Presentation Bar Crown Brooch

£ 2,500

€2856

$3304

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AC Silver

Antique 1.10ct Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1890

£ 2,550

€2,914

$3,370

Antique 1.10ct Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1890

£ 2,550

€2914

$3370

AC Silver

Antique Victorian Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace / Bracelet Set

£ 6,950

€7,941

$9,185

Antique Victorian Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace / Bracelet Set

£ 6,950

€7941

$9185

AC Silver

Jo Brayshaw

9ct Gold & Opal Stock Pin c.1900

£ 135

€154

$178

9ct Gold & Opal Stock Pin c.1900

£ 135

€154

$178

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Aion Jewellery

Vintage Silver & Tiger's Eye Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€86

$99

Vintage Silver & Tiger's Eye Pendant Necklace

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Shetland Silver Seagull Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Shetland Silver Seagull Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

£ 110

€126

$145

Edwardian Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

£ 110

€126

$145

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Art Deco 33.25ct Diamond & 0.30ct Emerald Platinum Bracelet c.1930

£ 69,950

€79,925

$92,441

Art Deco 33.25ct Diamond & 0.30ct Emerald Platinum Bracelet c.1930

£ 69,950

€79925

$92441

AC Silver

Vintage 3.13ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Vintage 3.13ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1980

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Silver Floral Necklace

£ 1,250

€1,428

$1,652

Arts & Crafts Silver Floral Necklace

£ 1,250

€1428

$1652

Antiques in Oxford

Unusual Silver & Enamel Bracelet Marius Hammer

£ 225

€257

$297

Unusual Silver & Enamel Bracelet Marius Hammer

£ 225

€257

$297

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Lapponia Earrings by Bjorn Weckstrom

£ 310

€354

$410

Rare Lapponia Earrings by Bjorn Weckstrom

£ 310

€354

$410

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

Vintage 8.24ct Diamond & Platinum Ring by Boucheron c.1950

£ 49,950

€57,073

$66,010

Vintage 8.24ct Diamond & Platinum Ring by Boucheron c.1950

£ 49,950

€57073

$66010

AC Silver

Jeff Sims Antiques

Vintage Scottish Silver Celtic Themed Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Vintage Scottish Silver Celtic Themed Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Jeff Sims Antiques

Doubloon

Diamond & Pearl Brooch

£ 425

€486

$562

Diamond & Pearl Brooch

£ 425

€486

$562

Doubloon

Porcelain Ladies Head Hatpin

£ 95

€109

$126

Porcelain Ladies Head Hatpin

£ 95

€109

$126

Doubloon

Silver Teddy Bear Hatpin

£ 150

€171

$198

Silver Teddy Bear Hatpin

£ 150

€171

$198

Doubloon

Garnet & Pearl Garland Brooch

£ 165

€189

$218

Garnet & Pearl Garland Brooch

£ 165

€189

$218

Doubloon

AC Silver

Art Deco 1.67ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Pendant c.1935

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

Art Deco 1.67ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Pendant c.1935

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

Vintage Art Deco Style Cultured Saltwater Pearl & 2.16ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring c.1950

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Vintage Art Deco Style Cultured Saltwater Pearl & 2.16ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring c.1950

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Antique 14.50ct Peridot & Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Necklace c.1900

£ 6,950

€7,941

$9,185

Antique 14.50ct Peridot & Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Necklace c.1900

£ 6,950

€7941

$9185

AC Silver

Antique 1.38ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1910

£ 2,450

€2,799

$3,238

Antique 1.38ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1910

£ 2,450

€2799

$3238

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Scottish Silver & Agate Target Brooch

£ 85

€97

$112

Victorian Scottish Silver & Agate Target Brooch

£ 85

€97

$112

Aion Jewellery

Danish Silver & Marcasite Golfing Pendant Brooch

£ 58

€66

$77

Danish Silver & Marcasite Golfing Pendant Brooch

£ 58

€66

$77

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Citrine Thistle Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Citrine Thistle Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Sweetheart Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Sweetheart Brooch

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 2ct Montana Sapphire and 18ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1910

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique 2ct Montana Sapphire and 18ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1910

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Rare Antique Gifts

Superb Antique Gold Locket on 18" Necklace

£ 1,200

€1,371

$1,586

Superb Antique Gold Locket on 18" Necklace

£ 1,200

€1371

$1586

Rare Antique Gifts

Solid Gold Antique Fob Locket Necklace

£ 875

€1,000

$1,156

Solid Gold Antique Fob Locket Necklace

£ 875

€1000

$1156

Rare Antique Gifts

Solid Gold Edwardian Locket With 9ct Gold Chain

£ 885

€1,011

$1,170

Solid Gold Edwardian Locket With 9ct Gold Chain

£ 885

€1011

$1170

Rare Antique Gifts

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The Antique 1912 Oval Rose Gold Signet Ring

£ 449

€513

$593

The Antique 1912 Oval Rose Gold Signet Ring

£ 449

€513

$593

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AC Silver

Antique 1.18ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Solitaire Ring c.1910

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique 1.18ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Solitaire Ring c.1910

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Vintage 71ct Aquamarine, 0.38ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Pendant c.1970

£ 9,950

€11,369

$13,149

Vintage 71ct Aquamarine, 0.38ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Pendant c.1970

£ 9,950

€11369

$13149

AC Silver

Antique Mother of Pearl, 0.65ct Diamond & Peridot, 12ct Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch c.1880

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Antique Mother of Pearl, 0.65ct Diamond & Peridot, 12ct Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch c.1880

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Unusual German Silver Jockey Whip Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Unusual German Silver Jockey Whip Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

German Silver & Tiger's Eye Bracelet

£ 100

€114

$132

German Silver & Tiger's Eye Bracelet

£ 100

€114

$132

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Swallow Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Edwardian Silver & Paste Swallow Brooch

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

4.35ct Diamond & Platinum Earrings c.1935

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

4.35ct Diamond & Platinum Earrings c.1935

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

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