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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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Asprey Cufflinks. 18ct Gold Mother of Pearl & Black Onyx Art Deco Style CuffLinks

£ 1,490

€1,745

$1,994

Vintage Asprey Cufflinks. 18ct Gold Mother of Pearl & Black Onyx Art Deco Style CuffLinks

£ 1,490

€1745

$1994

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Belle Epoch Peridot & Pearl Pendant Antique Brooch with 15ct Gold Chain

£ 1,250

€1,464

$1,673

Victorian Belle Epoch Peridot & Pearl Pendant Antique Brooch with 15ct Gold Chain

£ 1,250

€1464

$1673

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antiques in Oxford

Liberty Attributed Art Nouveau Necklace

£ 1,400

€1,639

$1,874

Liberty Attributed Art Nouveau Necklace

£ 1,400

€1639

$1874

Antiques in Oxford

Early 20th Century Aquamarine Necklace

£ 2,975

€3,483

$3,982

Early 20th Century Aquamarine Necklace

£ 2,975

€3483

$3982

Antiques in Oxford

Underwoodhall

Silver Cameo & Marcasite Ring

£ 55

€64

$74

Silver Cameo & Marcasite Ring

£ 55

€64

$74

Underwoodhall

W&W Antiques

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil, Northern European Pendant, Girl & Flowers c.1910

£ 145

€170

$194

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil, Northern European Pendant, Girl & Flowers c.1910

£ 145

€170

$194

W&W Antiques

Underwoodhall

Silver Fox Head Hand Painted Lapel Pin

£ 195

€228

$261

Silver Fox Head Hand Painted Lapel Pin

£ 195

€228

$261

Underwoodhall

Silver Horse Shoe Brooch

£ 65

€76

$87

Silver Horse Shoe Brooch

£ 65

€76

$87

Underwoodhall

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Edwardian Pocket Watch Chain Photograph Fob 1900s Antique Gilt Sepia Fob

£ 68

€80

$91

Edwardian Pocket Watch Chain Photograph Fob 1900s Antique Gilt Sepia Fob

£ 68

€80

$91

riversidemaximus23

Antiques in Oxford

Art Deco Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 975

€1,142

$1,305

Art Deco Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 975

€1142

$1305

Antiques in Oxford

Early 20th Century Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 540

€632

$723

Early 20th Century Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 540

€632

$723

Antiques in Oxford

Underwoodhall

Silver & Enamelled RAF Brooch

£ 59

€69

$79

Silver & Enamelled RAF Brooch

£ 59

€69

$79

Underwoodhall

Sterling Silver Essex Regiment Brooch

£ 69

€81

$92

Sterling Silver Essex Regiment Brooch

£ 69

€81

$92

Underwoodhall

Sterling Silver Viking Ship Brooch. c.1960

£ 69

€81

$92

Sterling Silver Viking Ship Brooch. c.1960

£ 69

€81

$92

Underwoodhall

Silver Celtic Cross

£ 69

€81

$92

Silver Celtic Cross

£ 69

€81

$92

Underwoodhall

Silver Celtic knot shield design brooch. Hallmarked for Chester 1948

£ 69

€81

$92

Silver Celtic knot shield design brooch. Hallmarked for Chester 1948

£ 69

€81

$92

Underwoodhall

Antiques in Oxford

Norwegian silver and enamel brooch, Arne Nordlie

£ 120

€140

$161

Norwegian silver and enamel brooch, Arne Nordlie

£ 120

€140

$161

Antiques in Oxford

Pair of Silver & Enamel Fox Head Cufflinks

£ 285

€334

$381

Pair of Silver & Enamel Fox Head Cufflinks

£ 285

€334

$381

Antiques in Oxford

Late 19th-century nephrite acorn drop earrings

£ 950

€1,112

$1,272

Late 19th-century nephrite acorn drop earrings

£ 950

€1112

$1272

Antiques in Oxford

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Hoop Earrings

£ 1,200

€1,405

$1,606

Diamond Hoop Earrings

£ 1,200

€1405

$1606

Chamade Antiques

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique Hallmarked Gold Almandine Garnet Pedant With Necklace

£ 575

€673

$770

Antique Hallmarked Gold Almandine Garnet Pedant With Necklace

£ 575

€673

$770

Rare Antique Gifts

Beautiful Edwardian Seed Pearl & Amethyst Pendant 1900s

£ 795

€931

$1,064

Beautiful Edwardian Seed Pearl & Amethyst Pendant 1900s

£ 795

€931

$1064

Rare Antique Gifts

Antiques in Oxford

A Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold

£ 750

€878

$1,004

A Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold

£ 750

€878

$1004

Antiques in Oxford

Art Deco Silver and Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Geometric Brooch.

£ 1,975

€2,312

$2,644

Art Deco Silver and Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Geometric Brooch.

£ 1,975

€2312

$2644

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver & Malachite Necklace 1930s

£ 3,250

€3,805

$4,350

Georg Jensen Silver & Malachite Necklace 1930s

£ 3,250

€3805

$4350

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel pendant, Queensway Liberty's

£ 325

€381

$435

Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel pendant, Queensway Liberty's

£ 325

€381

$435

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian 15ct gold peridot, split pearl & demantoid garnet wreath pendant

£ 1,800

€2,107

$2,409

Edwardian 15ct gold peridot, split pearl & demantoid garnet wreath pendant

£ 1,800

€2107

$2409

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Antique Gifts

Edwardian Hallmarked Gold Photo Locket with Necklace

£ 495

€580

$663

Edwardian Hallmarked Gold Photo Locket with Necklace

£ 495

€580

$663

Rare Antique Gifts

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian oak-leaf pendant with diamond and pearl in original case

£ 4,950

€5,796

$6,626

Victorian oak-leaf pendant with diamond and pearl in original case

£ 4,950

€5796

$6626

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian 18ct Gold & Tourmaline Pendant with Chain

£ 1,250

€1,464

$1,673

Edwardian 18ct Gold & Tourmaline Pendant with Chain

£ 1,250

€1464

$1673

Antiques in Oxford

Danish Silver & Amber Brooch Skonvirke

£ 120

€140

$161

Danish Silver & Amber Brooch Skonvirke

£ 120

€140

$161

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Coral Brooch

£ 105

€123

$141

Antique Coral Brooch

£ 105

€123

$141

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian Pinchbeck Brooch & Ear Ring Set

£ 480

€562

$643

Victorian Pinchbeck Brooch & Ear Ring Set

£ 480

€562

$643

Antiques in Oxford

Diamond & Emerald Brooch c.1860

£ 1,975

€2,312

$2,644

Diamond & Emerald Brooch c.1860

£ 1,975

€2312

$2644

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Circular Brooch / Pendant with Swallow & Pearls & Turquoise

£ 265

€310

$355

Edwardian Circular Brooch / Pendant with Swallow & Pearls & Turquoise

£ 265

€310

$355

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Brooch in Platinum, Gold & Aquamarine

£ 345

€404

$462

Edwardian Brooch in Platinum, Gold & Aquamarine

£ 345

€404

$462

Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch

£ 425

€498

$569

Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch

£ 425

€498

$569

Antiques in Oxford

14ct Gold Split Pearl & Ruby Dress Ring

£ 290

€340

$388

14ct Gold Split Pearl & Ruby Dress Ring

£ 290

€340

$388

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Carved Natural Coral Brooch

£ 320

€375

$428

Antique Carved Natural Coral Brooch

£ 320

€375

$428

Antiques in Oxford

Silver Cufflinks Finnish

£ 195

€228

$261

Silver Cufflinks Finnish

£ 195

€228

$261

Antiques in Oxford

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