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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Aion Jewellery

19th Century Norwegian Silver Filigree & Coral Bar Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

19th Century Norwegian Silver Filigree & Coral Bar Brooch

£ 110

€126

$145

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 4.50ct Amethyst, 0.50ct Onyx and 0.25ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1980

£ 3,750

€4,298

$4,953

Vintage 4.50ct Amethyst, 0.50ct Onyx and 0.25ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1980

£ 3,750

€4298

$4953

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Scandinavian Style Silver Bracelet

£ 85

€97

$112

Vintage Scandinavian Style Silver Bracelet

£ 85

€97

$112

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.50ct Colombian Emerald and 1.94ct Diamond, Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1935

£ 8,950

€10,258

$11,822

Antique 0.50ct Colombian Emerald and 1.94ct Diamond, Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1935

£ 8,950

€10258

$11822

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Double Strand Pearl Necklace Marcasite Clasp 22" Two Row Pearls 1950s

£ 520

€596

$687

Vintage Double Strand Pearl Necklace Marcasite Clasp 22" Two Row Pearls 1950s

£ 520

€596

$687

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Tiffany & Co Large Bumpy Starfish Earrings Rare Textured Silver Clip-ons

£ 420

€481

$555

Vintage Tiffany & Co Large Bumpy Starfish Earrings Rare Textured Silver Clip-ons

£ 420

€481

$555

The Chelsea Bijouterie

18ct Gold Mabe Pearl 1980s Earrings Omega Back Stud Vintage Pearl Earrings 16mm

£ 850

€974

$1,123

18ct Gold Mabe Pearl 1980s Earrings Omega Back Stud Vintage Pearl Earrings 16mm

£ 850

€974

$1123

The Chelsea Bijouterie

riversidemaximus23

Masonic Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1923 Raob Very Large Enamel Fob

£ 78

€89

$103

Masonic Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1923 Raob Very Large Enamel Fob

£ 78

€89

$103

riversidemaximus23

Silver Bangle Vintage Chunky Ribbon Twist Slip on Bracelet 7"L Heavy 31 Grams

£ 85

€97

$112

Silver Bangle Vintage Chunky Ribbon Twist Slip on Bracelet 7"L Heavy 31 Grams

£ 85

€97

$112

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian 1889 Kempton Race Course 10 Guinea Pass

£ 89

€102

$118

Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian 1889 Kempton Race Course 10 Guinea Pass

£ 89

€102

$118

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1830 King George IV Commemorative Large Georgian Fob

£ 68

€78

$90

Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1830 King George IV Commemorative Large Georgian Fob

£ 68

€78

$90

riversidemaximus23

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Edwardian 9ct Gold & Pearl Studs in Original Box

£ 155

€178

$205

Pair of Edwardian 9ct Gold & Pearl Studs in Original Box

£ 155

€178

$205

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Late Victorian Silver & Turquoise Drop Earrings

£ 95

€109

$125

Pair of Late Victorian Silver & Turquoise Drop Earrings

£ 95

€109

$125

Aion Jewellery

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace

£ 165

€189

$218

Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace

£ 165

€189

$218

Aion Jewellery

Quality Arts & Crafts Silver 'norse Shield' Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Quality Arts & Crafts Silver 'norse Shield' Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Large Silver & Enamel RAF Wings Brooch by Charles Horner

£ 95

€109

$125

Large Silver & Enamel RAF Wings Brooch by Charles Horner

£ 95

€109

$125

Doubloon

AC Silver

Vintage 9.50ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Double Eternity Ring c.1980

£ 15,950

€18,280

$21,068

Vintage 9.50ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Double Eternity Ring c.1980

£ 15,950

€18280

$21068

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring French Retro 1.00ct Diamond Art Deco Ring Circa 1920s

£ 1,390

€1,593

$1,836

18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring French Retro 1.00ct Diamond Art Deco Ring Circa 1920s

£ 1,390

€1593

$1836

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique 42.50ct Aquamarine and Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Birks Brooch Circa 1935

£ 4,995

€5,725

$6,598

Antique 42.50ct Aquamarine and Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Birks Brooch Circa 1935

£ 4,995

€5725

$6598

AC Silver

Vintage 3.23ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1960

£ 14,950

€17,134

$19,747

Vintage 3.23ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1960

£ 14,950

€17134

$19747

AC Silver

Doubloon

A Pair of Garnet Screw Earrings

£ 195

€223

$258

A Pair of Garnet Screw Earrings

£ 195

€223

$258

Doubloon

9ct Gold and Opal Stud Earrings

£ 165

€189

$218

9ct Gold and Opal Stud Earrings

£ 165

€189

$218

Doubloon

WhatSheWants

Pair of Art Deco Catalin & Jewelled Hat Pins Circa 1920

£ 48

€55

$63

Pair of Art Deco Catalin & Jewelled Hat Pins Circa 1920

£ 48

€55

$63

WhatSheWants

AC Silver

Vintage Emerald and 1.54 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace

£ 2,085

€2,390

$2,754

Vintage Emerald and 1.54 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace

£ 2,085

€2390

$2754

AC Silver

Antique 3.31 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

£ 24,950

€28,595

$32,956

Antique 3.31 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

£ 24,950

€28595

$32956

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Early 20th Century Silver Lizard Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Early 20th Century Silver Lizard Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Aion Jewellery

Andreas Daub Brutalist Silver Pendant Necklace

£ 85

€97

$112

Andreas Daub Brutalist Silver Pendant Necklace

£ 85

€97

$112

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 0.12ct Ruby & Sapphire, Seed Pearl & 21ct Yellow Gold Pendant

£ 1,995

€2,286

$2,635

Antique Art Nouveau 0.12ct Ruby & Sapphire, Seed Pearl & 21ct Yellow Gold Pendant

£ 1,995

€2286

$2635

AC Silver

Piers Rankin Silver Antiques

Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery or Trinket Box with Nautical Inscription

£ 295

€338

$390

Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery or Trinket Box with Nautical Inscription

£ 295

€338

$390

Piers Rankin Silver Antiques

Queens Antiques & Collectables

Vintage French Catherine Popesco Brooch Blue & Green Enamel

£ 55

€63

$73

Vintage French Catherine Popesco Brooch Blue & Green Enamel

£ 55

€63

$73

Queens Antiques & Collectables

Underwoodhall

Silver Posy Holder Brooch - Birmingham 1882

£ 125

€143

$165

Silver Posy Holder Brooch - Birmingham 1882

£ 125

€143

$165

Underwoodhall

Irish Silver Brooch - Dublin 1965

£ 49

€56

$65

Irish Silver Brooch - Dublin 1965

£ 49

€56

$65

Underwoodhall

Aion Jewellery

Modernist Silver & Chrysoprase Vintage Pendant Necklace

£ 78

€89

$103

Modernist Silver & Chrysoprase Vintage Pendant Necklace

£ 78

€89

$103

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 4.42ct Aquamarine, 1.35ct Ruby, 0.22ct Diamond and 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1935

£ 2,950

€3,381

$3,897

Antique 4.42ct Aquamarine, 1.35ct Ruby, 0.22ct Diamond and 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1935

£ 2,950

€3381

$3897

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Early 20th Century Silver & Moss Agate Ring

£ 75

€86

$99

Early 20th Century Silver & Moss Agate Ring

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Vintage Silver & Enamel Drop Earrings

£ 85

€97

$112

Pair of Vintage Silver & Enamel Drop Earrings

£ 85

€97

$112

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 1.12ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 1980

£ 6,950

€7,965

$9,180

Vintage 1.12ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 1980

£ 6,950

€7965

$9180

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 26ct Lapis Lazuli, 0.96ct Diamond & Platinum Drop Earrings c.1925

£ 6,950

€7,965

$9,180

Antique Art Deco 26ct Lapis Lazuli, 0.96ct Diamond & Platinum Drop Earrings c.1925

£ 6,950

€7965

$9180

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Tiffany & Co Silver Cuff Bangle

£ 525

€602

$693

Tiffany & Co Silver Cuff Bangle

£ 525

€602

$693

Antiques in Oxford

Danish Silver Bracelet in Enamel by Mega Reklamegaver

£ 295

€338

$390

Danish Silver Bracelet in Enamel by Mega Reklamegaver

£ 295

€338

$390

Antiques in Oxford

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