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

€9,185

$10,654

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

£ 7,950

€9185

$10654

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

€1,028

$1,193

Dorrie Nossiter Brooch in Silver and Moonstones

£ 890

€1028

$1193

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'Mobius' Brooch

£ 320

€370

$429

Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'Mobius' Brooch

£ 320

€370

$429

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

Victorian Opal & Diamond Stickpin

£ 485

€560

$650

Victorian Opal & Diamond Stickpin

£ 485

€560

$650

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Silver & Carnelian Ring

£ 65

€75

$87

Vintage Silver & Carnelian Ring

£ 65

€75

$87

Aion Jewellery

Antique French Silver & Pearl 'Snowflake' Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Antique French Silver & Pearl 'Snowflake' Brooch

£ 75

€87

$101

Aion Jewellery

Pair of Vintage Maltese Silver Cufflinks

£ 65

€75

$87

Pair of Vintage Maltese Silver Cufflinks

£ 65

€75

$87

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

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

£ 1,995

€2,305

$2,674

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

£ 1,995

€2305

$2674

AC Silver

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

£ 6,950

€8,030

$9,314

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

£ 6,950

€8030

$9314

AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,600

$3,015

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

£ 2,250

€2600

$3015

AC Silver

Roger Grimes Antiques and Books

Gold Lornettes

£ 170

€196

$228

Gold Lornettes

£ 170

€196

$228

Roger Grimes Antiques and Books

Antiques in Oxford

Gold Negligee Necklace - Edwardian

£ 475

€549

$637

Gold Negligee Necklace - Edwardian

£ 475

€549

$637

Antiques in Oxford

Fire Arts & Crafts Opal Necklace, Artificers Guild

£ 2,250

€2,600

$3,015

Fire Arts & Crafts Opal Necklace, Artificers Guild

£ 2,250

€2600

$3015

Antiques in Oxford

Murrle Bennett 15ct Gold Pendant with Turquoise Drops

£ 2,150

€2,484

$2,881

Murrle Bennett 15ct Gold Pendant with Turquoise Drops

£ 2,150

€2484

$2881

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

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

£ 2,950

€3,408

$3,954

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

£ 2,950

€3408

$3954

AC Silver

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

£ 2,250

€2,600

$3,015

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

£ 2,250

€2600

$3015

AC Silver

Jo Brayshaw

Vintage Opera Length Natural Baroque Pearls c.1950

£ 75

€87

$101

Vintage Opera Length Natural Baroque Pearls c.1950

£ 75

€87

$101

Jo Brayshaw

AC Silver

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

£ 5,950

€6,874

$7,974

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

£ 5,950

€6874

$7974

AC Silver

5.95ct Amethyst & 0.95ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring c.1935

£ 1,995

€2,305

$2,674

5.95ct Amethyst & 0.95ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring c.1935

£ 1,995

€2305

$2674

AC Silver

Jo Brayshaw

Single Strand Cultured Pearls c.1920

£ 325

€375

$436

Single Strand Cultured Pearls c.1920

£ 325

€375

$436

Jo Brayshaw

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,634

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

£ 4,950

€5719

$6634

AC Silver

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

£ 5,950

€6,874

$7,974

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

£ 5,950

€6874

$7974

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,634

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

£ 4,950

€5719

$6634

AC Silver

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

£ 7,950

€9,185

$10,654

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

£ 7,950

€9185

$10654

AC Silver

Chamade Antiques

Tanzanite & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 4,750

€5,488

$6,366

Tanzanite & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 4,750

€5488

$6366

Chamade Antiques

AC Silver

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

£ 15,950

€18,428

$21,376

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

£ 15,950

€18428

$21376

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,634

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

£ 4,950

€5719

$6634

AC Silver

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

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,634

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

£ 4,950

€5719

$6634

AC Silver

Doubloon

Victorian Cameo Brooch

£ 98

€113

$131

Victorian Cameo Brooch

£ 98

€113

$131

Doubloon

Penrose Antiques Ltd

1980s Christian Dior Silver & Gold Tone Necklace with Pouch

£ 325

€375

$436

1980s Christian Dior Silver & Gold Tone Necklace with Pouch

£ 325

€375

$436

Penrose Antiques Ltd

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

£ 78

€90

$105

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

£ 78

€90

$105

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

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

£ 5,950

€6,874

$7,974

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

£ 5,950

€6874

$7974

AC Silver

Antique 26.52ct Garnet, 1.23ct Diamond, Pearl & 15ct Yellow Gold Jewellery Suite c.1890

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,634

Antique 26.52ct Garnet, 1.23ct Diamond, Pearl & 15ct Yellow Gold Jewellery Suite c.1890

£ 4,950

€5719

$6634

AC Silver

Antique 0.70ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond, Platinum Ring c.1915

£ 2,950

€3,408

$3,954

Antique 0.70ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond, Platinum Ring c.1915

£ 2,950

€3408

$3954

AC Silver

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The Antique Georgian Lover's Eye Ring

£ 4,449

€5,140

$5,962

The Antique Georgian Lover's Eye Ring

£ 4,449

€5140

$5962

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

£ 359

€415

$481

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

£ 359

€415

$481

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The Antique Georgian 1811 Sacred To Affection Mourning Ring

£ 905

€1,046

$1,213

The Antique Georgian 1811 Sacred To Affection Mourning Ring

£ 905

€1046

$1213

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The Antique Georgian 1792 White Enamel Stars and Hairwork Mourning Ring

£ 819

€946

$1,098

The Antique Georgian 1792 White Enamel Stars and Hairwork Mourning Ring

£ 819

€946

$1098

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The Antique Victorian 1867 Banded Onyx Buckle Mourning Ring

£ 1,249

€1,443

$1,674

The Antique Victorian 1867 Banded Onyx Buckle Mourning Ring

£ 1,249

€1443

$1674

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