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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Antiques in Oxford

Unusual Silver & Enamel Bracelet Marius Hammer

£ 225

€263

$301

Unusual Silver & Enamel Bracelet Marius Hammer

£ 225

€263

$301

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Lapponia Earrings by Bjorn Weckstrom

£ 310

€363

$415

Rare Lapponia Earrings by Bjorn Weckstrom

£ 310

€363

$415

Antiques in Oxford

Aion Jewellery

Danish Silver & Marcasite Golfing Pendant Brooch

£ 58

€68

$78

Danish Silver & Marcasite Golfing Pendant Brooch

£ 58

€68

$78

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Citrine Thistle Brooch

£ 68

€80

$91

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Citrine Thistle Brooch

£ 68

€80

$91

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Rare Antique Gifts

Superb Antique Gold Locket on 18" Necklace

£ 1,200

€1,405

$1,606

Superb Antique Gold Locket on 18" Necklace

£ 1,200

€1405

$1606

Rare Antique Gifts

Solid Gold Antique Fob Locket Necklace

£ 875

€1,024

$1,171

Solid Gold Antique Fob Locket Necklace

£ 875

€1024

$1171

Rare Antique Gifts

Aion Jewellery

Unusual German Silver Jockey Whip Brooch

£ 75

€88

$100

Unusual German Silver Jockey Whip Brooch

£ 75

€88

$100

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Swallow Brooch

£ 125

€146

$167

Edwardian Silver & Paste Swallow Brooch

£ 125

€146

$167

Aion Jewellery

Ormolu & Freshwater Pearl Mistletoe Necklace

£ 125

€146

$167

Ormolu & Freshwater Pearl Mistletoe Necklace

£ 125

€146

$167

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Modernist Silver Bracelet

£ 110

€129

$147

Vintage Modernist Silver Bracelet

£ 110

€129

$147

Aion Jewellery

Large Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 125

€146

$167

Large Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 125

€146

$167

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Gilt Dragonfly Bar Brooch

£ 110

€129

$147

Edwardian Silver Gilt Dragonfly Bar Brooch

£ 110

€129

$147

Aion Jewellery

Modernist German Silver Necklace

£ 110

€129

$147

Modernist German Silver Necklace

£ 110

€129

$147

Aion Jewellery

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Scandinavian Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€170

$194

Scandinavian Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€170

$194

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Artisan Antiques

Antique French 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Agate Victorian c.1880

£ 2,500

€2,927

$3,346

Antique French 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Agate Victorian c.1880

£ 2,500

€2927

$3346

Artisan Antiques

Larkin & Gallow

Danish Anton Michelsen Silver Brooch by Gertrud Engel

£ 125

€146

$167

Danish Anton Michelsen Silver Brooch by Gertrud Engel

£ 125

€146

$167

Larkin & Gallow

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Gold & Seed Pearl Swallow Brooch

£ 145

€170

$194

Victorian 9ct Gold & Seed Pearl Swallow Brooch

£ 145

€170

$194

Aion Jewellery

Large Hallmarked Silver & Marcasite Orchid Brooch

£ 85

€100

$114

Large Hallmarked Silver & Marcasite Orchid Brooch

£ 85

€100

$114

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Coral Brooch

£ 95

€111

$127

Victorian Silver, Chalcedony and Coral Brooch

£ 95

€111

$127

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Rare Antique Gifts

Hallmarked Solid Gold 9ct Gold Locket Necklace

£ 950

€1,112

$1,272

Hallmarked Solid Gold 9ct Gold Locket Necklace

£ 950

€1112

$1272

Rare Antique Gifts

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 75

€88

$100

Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Heart Brooch

£ 75

€88

$100

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Norwegian Silver Cufflinks

£ 110

€129

$147

Pair of Norwegian Silver Cufflinks

£ 110

€129

$147

Aion Jewellery

Striking Edwardian Silver & Moss Agate Shamrock Brooch

£ 95

€111

$127

Striking Edwardian Silver & Moss Agate Shamrock Brooch

£ 95

€111

$127

Aion Jewellery

9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 135

€158

$181

9ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 135

€158

$181

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Paste Stick Pin

£ 95

€111

$127

Charles Horner Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Paste Stick Pin

£ 95

€111

$127

Aion Jewellery

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Pocket Watch Chain Shield Fob 1920s Silver Nickel 'kind Hearted Brigade'

£ 38

€44

$51

Pocket Watch Chain Shield Fob 1920s Silver Nickel 'kind Hearted Brigade'

£ 38

€44

$51

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Aion Jewellery

French Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Panel Link Necklace

£ 165

€193

$221

French Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Panel Link Necklace

£ 165

€193

$221

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch

£ 85

€100

$114

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Crescent Moon Brooch

£ 85

€100

$114

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Running Fox Brooch

£ 75

€88

$100

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Running Fox Brooch

£ 75

€88

$100

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Vintage Brutalist Amethyst & Silver Ring

£ 85

€100

$114

Hallmarked Vintage Brutalist Amethyst & Silver Ring

£ 85

€100

$114

Aion Jewellery

Arts & Crafts Carnelian & Chrysoprase Silver Brooch

£ 75

€88

$100

Arts & Crafts Carnelian & Chrysoprase Silver Brooch

£ 75

€88

$100

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Glass Thistle Brooch

£ 80

€94

$107

Edwardian Charles Horner Silver & Glass Thistle Brooch

£ 80

€94

$107

Aion Jewellery

Dutch Joop Schilt Enamel & Silver Plated Brooch

£ 95

€111

$127

Dutch Joop Schilt Enamel & Silver Plated Brooch

£ 95

€111

$127

Aion Jewellery

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Bracelet Silver Victorian 1890s Ornate Fancy Pyramid Links 7 1/4" Length

£ 145

€170

$194

Bracelet Silver Victorian 1890s Ornate Fancy Pyramid Links 7 1/4" Length

£ 145

€170

$194

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Silver Christening Bangle 1970s Vintage Baby or Small Child Bracelet 4 1/2" L

£ 28

€33

$37

Silver Christening Bangle 1970s Vintage Baby or Small Child Bracelet 4 1/2" L

£ 28

€33

$37

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Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob Eternal Snakes Carnelian Glass Antique 1890s

£ 125

€146

$167

Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob Eternal Snakes Carnelian Glass Antique 1890s

£ 125

€146

$167

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Chamade Antiques

Movado 18ct Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch

Reserved

Movado 18ct Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch

Reserved

Chamade Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver Articulated Bicycle Brooch

£ 85

€100

$114

Art Deco Silver Articulated Bicycle Brooch

£ 85

€100

$114

Aion Jewellery

Mid Century Modernist Silver & Malachite Ring

£ 75

€88

$100

Mid Century Modernist Silver & Malachite Ring

£ 75

€88

$100

Aion Jewellery

Beaded Pearl & Amethyst Silver Wire-work Necklace

£ 58

€68

$78

Beaded Pearl & Amethyst Silver Wire-work Necklace

£ 58

€68

$78

Aion Jewellery

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