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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AC Silver

Vintage 1.50ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Twist Ring c.1960

£ 5,450

€6,227

$7,202

Vintage 1.50ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Twist Ring c.1960

£ 5,450

€6227

$7202

AC Silver

Vintage 7.15ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Bracelet c.1970

£ 8,950

€10,226

$11,828

Vintage 7.15ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Bracelet c.1970

£ 8,950

€10226

$11828

AC Silver

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Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 10ct Rose Gold Filled Antique 1890s Puffy Fob

£ 78

€89

$103

Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 10ct Rose Gold Filled Antique 1890s Puffy Fob

£ 78

€89

$103

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AC Silver

Vintage 6.91ct Amethyst & 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1940

£ 1,595

€1,822

$2,108

Vintage 6.91ct Amethyst & 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1940

£ 1,595

€1822

$2108

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian French Diamond Pendant Necklace / Brooch 18ct Gold Floral Acanthus Design - 19th Century

£ 8,650

€9,883

$11,431

Antique Victorian French Diamond Pendant Necklace / Brooch 18ct Gold Floral Acanthus Design - 19th Century

£ 8,650

€9883

$11431

Artisan Antiques

Antique Georgian 14ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearls & Black Enamel c.1800

£ 375

€428

$496

Antique Georgian 14ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearls & Black Enamel c.1800

£ 375

€428

$496

Artisan Antiques

Beeches Vintage

Antique Cameo Brooch

£ 35

€40

$46

Antique Cameo Brooch

£ 35

€40

$46

Beeches Vintage

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique 9ct Gold Swallow Locket Necklace

£ 910

€1,040

$1,203

Antique 9ct Gold Swallow Locket Necklace

£ 910

€1040

$1203

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Double Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18ct Gold Clasp 1960s Pearls

£ 1,990

€2,274

$2,630

Double Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18ct Gold Clasp 1960s Pearls

£ 1,990

€2274

$2630

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Aion Jewellery

Rare Charles Horner Empire Exhibition Silver & Enamel Ring

£ 155

€177

$205

Rare Charles Horner Empire Exhibition Silver & Enamel Ring

£ 155

€177

$205

Aion Jewellery

Doubloon

Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch

£ 255

€291

$337

Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch

£ 255

€291

$337

Doubloon

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver and Agate Pig Charm

£ 90

€103

$119

Edwardian Silver and Agate Pig Charm

£ 90

€103

$119

Aion Jewellery

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Pocket Watch Chain Spinner Fob 1890s Victorian Large Brass & Steel Bloodstone Fob

£ 89

€102

$118

Pocket Watch Chain Spinner Fob 1890s Victorian Large Brass & Steel Bloodstone Fob

£ 89

€102

$118

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Aion Jewellery

Antique Silver 'Giardinetto' Pendant Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Antique Silver 'Giardinetto' Pendant Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Aion Jewellery

Stunning Art Deco German Silver & Coral Ring

£ 75

€86

$99

Stunning Art Deco German Silver & Coral Ring

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 0.82ct Diamond, 0.15ct Sapphire, Pearl & 12ct Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Antique 0.82ct Diamond, 0.15ct Sapphire, Pearl & 12ct Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

Rare Antique Gifts

Solid Gold Mourning Locket Necklace

£ 885

€1,011

$1,170

Solid Gold Mourning Locket Necklace

£ 885

€1011

$1170

Rare Antique Gifts

AC Silver

Vintage 0.65ct Sapphire & 0.77ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Earrings 1988

£ 2,650

€3,028

$3,502

Vintage 0.65ct Sapphire & 0.77ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Earrings 1988

£ 2,650

€3028

$3502

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver Thistle & Golf Club Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Edwardian Silver Thistle & Golf Club Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Caithness Glass & Silver Ring

£ 58

€66

$77

Vintage Caithness Glass & Silver Ring

£ 58

€66

$77

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 13.82ct Colombian Emerald, Saltwater Pearl & 0.60ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings c.1870

£ 24,950

€28,508

$32,972

Antique 13.82ct Colombian Emerald, Saltwater Pearl & 0.60ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings c.1870

£ 24,950

€28508

$32972

AC Silver

Antique 8.65ct Aquamarine & 0.20ct Ruby 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1840

£ 2,650

€3,028

$3,502

Antique 8.65ct Aquamarine & 0.20ct Ruby 21ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1840

£ 2,650

€3028

$3502

AC Silver

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18ct White Gold Ladies Diamond 2ct Trilogy Brilliant Cut Engagement Ring

£ 7,000

€7,998

$9,251

18ct White Gold Ladies Diamond 2ct Trilogy Brilliant Cut Engagement Ring

£ 7,000

€7998

$9251

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The Antique 1915 9ct Gold Shield Signet Ring

£ 389

€444

$514

The Antique 1915 9ct Gold Shield Signet Ring

£ 389

€444

$514

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AC Silver

Antique Pearl + 1.18ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2,571

$2,973

Antique Pearl + 1.18ct Diamond & 15ct White Gold Brooch c.1910

£ 2,250

€2571

$2973

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Extremely Rare Gundorph Albertus (Georg Jensen) Silver Brooch

£ 175

€200

$231

Extremely Rare Gundorph Albertus (Georg Jensen) Silver Brooch

£ 175

€200

$231

Aion Jewellery

Bernard Instone Silver 'Bullseye' Brooch

£ 60

€69

$79

Bernard Instone Silver 'Bullseye' Brooch

£ 60

€69

$79

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 1.30ct Ruby & 0.39ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1979

£ 1,695

€1,937

$2,240

Vintage 1.30ct Ruby & 0.39ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1979

£ 1,695

€1937

$2240

AC Silver

9.00ct Jadeite & Diamond 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1930

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

9.00ct Jadeite & Diamond 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1930

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Enamel Cufflinks by Cartier c.1945

£ 2,650

€3,028

$3,502

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Enamel Cufflinks by Cartier c.1945

£ 2,650

€3028

$3502

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Charles Horner Necklace

£ 375

€428

$496

Art Nouveau Charles Horner Necklace

£ 375

€428

$496

Antiques in Oxford

Early Victorian Gold & Garnet Brooch

£ 695

€794

$918

Early Victorian Gold & Garnet Brooch

£ 695

€794

$918

Antiques in Oxford

22ct Gold Multi-gem Drop Earrings

Reserved

22ct Gold Multi-gem Drop Earrings

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

1970s 22ct Gold & Gem Set Necklace

Reserved

1970s 22ct Gold & Gem Set Necklace

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Gold Ear Rings with Tourmalines & Peridots

£ 195

€223

$258

Antique Gold Ear Rings with Tourmalines & Peridots

£ 195

€223

$258

Antiques in Oxford

Aion Jewellery

Silver & Enamel Floral Spray Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Silver & Enamel Floral Spray Brooch

£ 65

€74

$86

Aion Jewellery

Marius Hammer Silver Gilt Filigree Brooch

£ 135

€154

$178

Marius Hammer Silver Gilt Filigree Brooch

£ 135

€154

$178

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Edwardian Peridot and Pearl Pendant with Chain Vintage 9ct Gold Antique Pendant

£ 460

€526

$608

Edwardian Peridot and Pearl Pendant with Chain Vintage 9ct Gold Antique Pendant

£ 460

€526

$608

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum & Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum & Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Celluloid Hunting Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Art Deco Celluloid Hunting Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Aion Jewellery

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