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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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Norwegian Silver Enamel Stickpin

£ 140

€160

$185

Norwegian Silver Enamel Stickpin

£ 140

€160

$185

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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Bracelet Silver Victorian Albertina With Acorn Slider Links & T Bar 8 3/4" L

£ 135

€155

$178

Bracelet Silver Victorian Albertina With Acorn Slider Links & T Bar 8 3/4" L

£ 135

€155

$178

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Matthew Coles Antiques

9ct Victorian Style Spinning Fob-bloodstone Onyx & Cornelian

£ 550

€630

$726

9ct Victorian Style Spinning Fob-bloodstone Onyx & Cornelian

£ 550

€630

$726

Matthew Coles Antiques

Stylish 9ct Gold Garnet & Diamond Ring

£ 399

€457

$527

Stylish 9ct Gold Garnet & Diamond Ring

£ 399

€457

$527

Matthew Coles Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 2.05ct Sapphire and 0.65ct Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings (1958)

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Vintage 2.05ct Sapphire and 0.65ct Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings (1958)

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

Vintage 3.75ct Turquoise and 2.81ct Sapphire 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1980

£ 2,750

€3,152

$3,632

Vintage 3.75ct Turquoise and 2.81ct Sapphire 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1980

£ 2,750

€3152

$3632

AC Silver

Antique 1.80ct Aquamarine 0.25ct Demantoid Garnet Pearl and 0.30ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique 1.80ct Aquamarine 0.25ct Demantoid Garnet Pearl and 0.30ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Matthew Coles Antiques

Impressive 9ct Multi Gemstone Crown Pendant

£ 575

€659

$760

Impressive 9ct Multi Gemstone Crown Pendant

£ 575

€659

$760

Matthew Coles Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Single Row Faux Graduted Pearl Necklace - Boxed

£ 40

€46

$53

Vintage Single Row Faux Graduted Pearl Necklace - Boxed

£ 40

€46

$53

Antiques et Cetera

Koos Limburg Jnr

Magnificent & Exceptional Very Large Dutch Provincial Coral Necklace with Golden Clasp

£ 12,500

€14,326

$16,511

Magnificent & Exceptional Very Large Dutch Provincial Coral Necklace with Golden Clasp

£ 12,500

€14326

$16511

Koos Limburg Jnr

Matthew Coles Antiques

Stunning 9ct Flower Brooch

£ 850

€974

$1,123

Stunning 9ct Flower Brooch

£ 850

€974

$1123

Matthew Coles Antiques

9ct Gold Articulated Clown Pendant

£ 1,500

€1,719

$1,981

9ct Gold Articulated Clown Pendant

£ 1,500

€1719

$1981

Matthew Coles Antiques

Very Heavy 9ct Gold Star of David

£ 850

€974

$1,123

Very Heavy 9ct Gold Star of David

£ 850

€974

$1123

Matthew Coles Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage 9ct Gold Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings 7mm Button Shape c.1980

£ 100

€115

$132

Vintage 9ct Gold Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings 7mm Button Shape c.1980

£ 100

€115

$132

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Danish Silver Clip Earrings

£ 68

€78

$90

Danish Silver Clip Earrings

£ 68

€78

$90

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Aion Jewellery

Unusual Art Deco Celluloid Hunting Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Unusual Art Deco Celluloid Hunting Brooch

£ 55

€63

$73

Aion Jewellery

Georg Jensen Silver Twin Dolphin Brooch

£ 175

€201

$231

Georg Jensen Silver Twin Dolphin Brooch

£ 175

€201

$231

Aion Jewellery

Charles Horner Empire Exhibition Silver & Enamel Ring

Reserved

Charles Horner Empire Exhibition Silver & Enamel Ring

Reserved

Aion Jewellery

German/austrian Silver Gilt & Garnet Pendant Necklace

£ 125

€143

$165

German/austrian Silver Gilt & Garnet Pendant Necklace

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

Hallmarked Edwardian Silver and Agate Pig Charm

£ 95

€109

$125

Hallmarked Edwardian Silver and Agate Pig Charm

£ 95

€109

$125

Aion Jewellery

Vintage Ward Brothers Hallmarked Silver Leaf Brooch.

£ 75

€86

$99

Vintage Ward Brothers Hallmarked Silver Leaf Brooch.

£ 75

€86

$99

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 3.00ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1935

£ 5,950

€6,819

$7,859

Antique 3.00ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1935

£ 5,950

€6819

$7859

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Vintage 18ct White Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 595

€682

$786

Vintage 18ct White Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 595

€682

$786

Aion Jewellery

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Bar Brooch Pin C1870 Halo Cluster

£ 425

€487

$561

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Bar Brooch Pin C1870 Halo Cluster

£ 425

€487

$561

Nates Gems

Antique 9ct Gold Aquamarine Bar Brooch Pin C1900 High Quality

£ 275

€315

$363

Antique 9ct Gold Aquamarine Bar Brooch Pin C1900 High Quality

£ 275

€315

$363

Nates Gems

Underwoodhall

Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Mourning Ring

£ 1,295

€1,484

$1,711

Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Mourning Ring

£ 1,295

€1484

$1711

Underwoodhall

Victorian Diamond & Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 210

€241

$277

Victorian Diamond & Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 210

€241

$277

Underwoodhall

Victorian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Stick Pin

£ 145

€166

$192

Victorian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Stick Pin

£ 145

€166

$192

Underwoodhall

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Amethyst Floral Clasp

£ 890

€1,020

$1,176

1960s Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Amethyst Floral Clasp

£ 890

€1020

$1176

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Antique Pearl & 1.62ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Antique Pearl & 1.62ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

Matthew Coles Antiques

9ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Cluster Ring

£ 299

€343

$395

9ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Cluster Ring

£ 299

€343

$395

Matthew Coles Antiques

Swedish Screw Back 18K Gold & Pearl Earrings - with Box

£ 175

€201

$231

Swedish Screw Back 18K Gold & Pearl Earrings - with Box

£ 175

€201

$231

Matthew Coles Antiques

9K Crucifix Pendant

£ 150

€172

$198

9K Crucifix Pendant

£ 150

€172

$198

Matthew Coles Antiques

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Pocket Watch Chain Fob 12ct Gold Plated Secret Compartment 1960s Victorian Style

£ 145

€166

$192

Pocket Watch Chain Fob 12ct Gold Plated Secret Compartment 1960s Victorian Style

£ 145

€166

$192

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Matthew Coles Antiques

18ct Ornate Filigree Cross Pendant

£ 1,200

€1,375

$1,585

18ct Ornate Filigree Cross Pendant

£ 1,200

€1375

$1585

Matthew Coles Antiques

Vintage 9ct Gold & Diamond Panel Pendant

£ 425

€487

$561

Vintage 9ct Gold & Diamond Panel Pendant

£ 425

€487

$561

Matthew Coles Antiques

9ct Gold Onyx Lions Head Signet Ring

£ 295

€338

$390

9ct Gold Onyx Lions Head Signet Ring

£ 295

€338

$390

Matthew Coles Antiques

Victorian 9ct Mourning Brooch

£ 475

€544

$627

Victorian 9ct Mourning Brooch

£ 475

€544

$627

Matthew Coles Antiques

9ct Gold Edwardian Bangle - Chester 1902

£ 345

€395

$456

9ct Gold Edwardian Bangle - Chester 1902

£ 345

€395

$456

Matthew Coles Antiques

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Fine 18ct Gold Diamond & Pearl Earrings, London 1981, 1.50ct Diamonds

£ 4,500

€5,157

$5,944

Fine 18ct Gold Diamond & Pearl Earrings, London 1981, 1.50ct Diamonds

£ 4,500

€5157

$5944

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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