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 4.86ct Thai Ruby, 0.88ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 7,950

€9,111

$10,501

Antique 4.86ct Thai Ruby, 0.88ct Diamond, 9ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 7,950

€9111

$10501

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Norwegian Silver Pendant by Tone Vigeland

Reserved

Norwegian Silver Pendant by Tone Vigeland

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

Dorrie Nossiter Brooch in Silver and Moonstones

£ 890

€1,020

$1,176

Dorrie Nossiter Brooch in Silver and Moonstones

£ 890

€1020

$1176

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'Mobius' Brooch

£ 320

€367

$423

Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'Mobius' Brooch

£ 320

€367

$423

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

Victorian Opal & Diamond Stickpin

£ 485

€556

$641

Victorian Opal & Diamond Stickpin

£ 485

€556

$641

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Silver & Carnelian Ring

£ 65

€74

$86

Vintage Silver & Carnelian Ring

£ 65

€74

$86

Aion Jewellery

Antique French Silver & Pearl 'Snowflake' Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Antique French Silver & Pearl 'Snowflake' Brooch

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Vintage Maltese Silver Cufflinks

£ 65

€74

$86

Pair of Vintage Maltese Silver Cufflinks

£ 65

€74

$86

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 12ct Yellow Gold Fetter Watch Chain by Liberty & Co c.1920

£ 1,995

€2,286

$2,635

Antique 12ct Yellow Gold Fetter Watch Chain by Liberty & Co c.1920

£ 1,995

€2286

$2635

AC Silver

Art Deco 0.42ct Ruby & 2.97ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1930

£ 6,950

€7,965

$9,180

Art Deco 0.42ct Ruby & 2.97ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1930

£ 6,950

€7965

$9180

AC Silver

Antique 1.50ct Sapphire, 0.60ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2,579

$2,972

Antique 1.50ct Sapphire, 0.60ct Diamond & Platinum Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2579

$2972

AC Silver

Roger Grimes Antiques and Books

Gold Lornettes

£ 170

€195

$225

Gold Lornettes

£ 170

€195

$225

Roger Grimes Antiques and Books

Antiques in Oxford

Gold Negligee Necklace - Edwardian

£ 475

€544

$627

Gold Negligee Necklace - Edwardian

£ 475

€544

$627

Antiques in Oxford

Fire Arts & Crafts Opal Necklace, Artificers Guild

£ 2,250

€2,579

$2,972

Fire Arts & Crafts Opal Necklace, Artificers Guild

£ 2,250

€2579

$2972

Antiques in Oxford

Murrle Bennett 15ct Gold Pendant with Turquoise Drops

£ 2,150

€2,464

$2,840

Murrle Bennett 15ct Gold Pendant with Turquoise Drops

£ 2,150

€2464

$2840

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

Antique 0.68ct Sapphire, 0.15ct Diamond, Seed Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1900

£ 2,950

€3,381

$3,897

Antique 0.68ct Sapphire, 0.15ct Diamond, Seed Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1900

£ 2,950

€3381

$3897

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 7.80ct Diamond and Platinum Bracelet Circa 1920

£ 8,950

€10,258

$11,822

Antique Art Deco 7.80ct Diamond and Platinum Bracelet Circa 1920

£ 8,950

€10258

$11822

AC Silver

Antique Crystal, 0.14ct Emerald, 0.58ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Cupid & Psyche Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2,579

$2,972

Antique Crystal, 0.14ct Emerald, 0.58ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Cupid & Psyche Brooch c.1880

£ 2,250

€2579

$2972

AC Silver

Jo Brayshaw

Vintage Opera Length Natural Baroque Pearls c.1950

£ 75

€86

$99

Vintage Opera Length Natural Baroque Pearls c.1950

£ 75

€86

$99

Jo Brayshaw

AC Silver

Antique 0.99ct Colombian Emerald & 0.35ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Ring c.1925

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Antique 0.99ct Colombian Emerald & 0.35ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Ring c.1925

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

Antique 5.95ct Amethyst and 0.95ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1935

£ 1,995

€2,286

$2,635

Antique 5.95ct Amethyst and 0.95ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1935

£ 1,995

€2286

$2635

AC Silver

Jo Brayshaw

Single Strand Cultured Pearls c.1920

£ 325

€372

$429

Single Strand Cultured Pearls c.1920

£ 325

€372

$429

Jo Brayshaw

AC Silver

Antique 0.78ct Sapphire & 0.29ct Diamond, Platinum Ring c.1925

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique 0.78ct Sapphire & 0.29ct Diamond, Platinum Ring c.1925

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Antique 2.90ct Ruby & 4.12ct Diamond, 18ct Rose Gold Bangle c.1890

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Antique 2.90ct Ruby & 4.12ct Diamond, 18ct Rose Gold Bangle c.1890

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

Vintage 0.92ct Emerald & Diamond, 18ct White Gold Ring c.1950

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage 0.92ct Emerald & Diamond, 18ct White Gold Ring c.1950

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

2.92ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring c.1935

£ 7,950

€9,111

$10,501

2.92ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring c.1935

£ 7,950

€9111

$10501

AC Silver

Chamade Antiques

Tanzanite & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 4,750

€5,444

$6,274

Tanzanite & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 4,750

€5444

$6274

Chamade Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage French Import 1.60ct Ceylon Sapphire, 15.25ct Diamond & Platinum Bracelet c.1950

£ 15,950

€18,280

$21,068

Vintage French Import 1.60ct Ceylon Sapphire, 15.25ct Diamond & Platinum Bracelet c.1950

£ 15,950

€18280

$21068

AC Silver

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Clip on Earrings by Mauboussin French c.1950

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Clip on Earrings by Mauboussin French c.1950

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Vintage 1.57ct Heliodor & 3.20ct Diamond, Platinum Ballerina Ring c.1960

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage 1.57ct Heliodor & 3.20ct Diamond, Platinum Ballerina Ring c.1960

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Doubloon

Victorian Cameo Brooch

£ 98

€112

$129

Victorian Cameo Brooch

£ 98

€112

$129

Doubloon

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Christian Dior Silver & Gold Tone Necklace with Pouch

£ 325

€372

$429

1980s Christian Dior Silver & Gold Tone Necklace with Pouch

£ 325

€372

$429

Penrose Antiques Ltd

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Silver Bangle Chunky Textured Ribbon Twist Bracelet 7" Length 10.8g

£ 78

€89

$103

Silver Bangle Chunky Textured Ribbon Twist Bracelet 7" Length 10.8g

£ 78

€89

$103

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

Antique 1.90ct Diamond, Pearl and Enamel, 15ct Yellow Gold Locket Pendant / Brooch Circa 1880

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Antique 1.90ct Diamond, Pearl and Enamel, 15ct Yellow Gold Locket Pendant / Brooch Circa 1880

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

Antique 26.52ct Garnet, 1.23ct Diamond, Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Jewellery Suite Circa 1890

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique 26.52ct Garnet, 1.23ct Diamond, Pearl and 15ct Yellow Gold Jewellery Suite Circa 1890

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Antique 0.70ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1915

£ 2,950

€3,381

$3,897

Antique 0.70ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1915

£ 2,950

€3381

$3897

AC Silver

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The Antique Georgian Lover's Eye Ring

£ 4,449

€5,099

$5,877

The Antique Georgian Lover's Eye Ring

£ 4,449

€5099

$5877

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The Antique Victorian 1864 Enamel and Hairwork 9ct Gold Mourning Ring

£ 359

€411

$474

The Antique Victorian 1864 Enamel and Hairwork 9ct Gold Mourning Ring

£ 359

€411

$474

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The Antique Georgian 1811 Sacred To Affection Mourning Ring

£ 905

€1,037

$1,195

The Antique Georgian 1811 Sacred To Affection Mourning Ring

£ 905

€1037

$1195

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The Antique Georgian 1792 White Enamel Stars and Hairwork Mourning Ring

£ 819

€939

$1,082

The Antique Georgian 1792 White Enamel Stars and Hairwork Mourning Ring

£ 819

€939

$1082

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