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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Genuine Emerald Necklace

£ 875

€1,024

$1,171

Genuine Emerald Necklace

£ 875

€1024

$1171

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Commemorative Brooch by Edmund Johnson, in 18ct Gold with It's Original Case

£ 4,850

€5,678

$6,492

Commemorative Brooch by Edmund Johnson, in 18ct Gold with It's Original Case

£ 4,850

€5678

$6492

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W&W Antiques

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Silver & Blue / Pearl Guilloche Enamel Brooch by Norwegian Silversmith, Clement Berg c.1900

£ 425

€498

$569

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Silver & Blue / Pearl Guilloche Enamel Brooch by Norwegian Silversmith, Clement Berg c.1900

£ 425

€498

$569

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18ct Gold Wedding Ring

£ 1,050

€1,229

$1,406

18ct Gold Wedding Ring

£ 1,050

€1229

$1406

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9ct Gold Wedding Ring Size 'O'

£ 350

€410

$469

9ct Gold Wedding Ring Size 'O'

£ 350

€410

$469

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Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Collar Necklace / Art Glass / Enamel Signed 1970s

£ 285

€334

$381

Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Collar Necklace / Art Glass / Enamel Signed 1970s

£ 285

€334

$381

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Authentic Butterscotch Baltic Amber Necklace c.1970

£ 499

€584

$668

Authentic Butterscotch Baltic Amber Necklace c.1970

£ 499

€584

$668

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Genuine Baltic Amber Beads Necklace - 68 grams - Latvia c.1970

£ 499

€584

$668

Genuine Baltic Amber Beads Necklace - 68 grams - Latvia c.1970

£ 499

€584

$668

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Antique Latvian Solid Silver Sakta Brooch with Butterscotch Amber Stone c.1950

£ 75

€88

$100

Antique Latvian Solid Silver Sakta Brooch with Butterscotch Amber Stone c.1950

£ 75

€88

$100

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Antiques et Cetera

Beautiful Vintage Designer 50s Rhinestone Boxed Bracelet - Jewellery / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 60

€70

$80

Beautiful Vintage Designer 50s Rhinestone Boxed Bracelet - Jewellery / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 60

€70

$80

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Wick Antiques Ltd

Gold, Enamel & Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie 1805

£ 22,500

€26,343

$30,118

Gold, Enamel & Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie 1805

£ 22,500

€26343

$30118

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9ct Gold Set / Necklace & Earrings / Pearls & Australian Chrysoprase 1966

£ 2,150

€2,517

$2,878

9ct Gold Set / Necklace & Earrings / Pearls & Australian Chrysoprase 1966

£ 2,150

€2517

$2878

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Art Deco Artisan Amber Brooch c.1930

£ 29

€34

$39

Art Deco Artisan Amber Brooch c.1930

£ 29

€34

$39

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Victoria Antiques

Superb Tunbridge Ware Box C.1880

£ 580

€679

$776

Superb Tunbridge Ware Box C.1880

£ 580

€679

$776

Victoria Antiques

Tumbridge Ware Box c.1880

£ 495

€580

$663

Tumbridge Ware Box c.1880

£ 495

€580

$663

Victoria Antiques

Wessex House Antiques

Antique 9ct Gold & Ruby Pendant & Chain c.1880

£ 495

€580

$663

Antique 9ct Gold & Ruby Pendant & Chain c.1880

£ 495

€580

$663

Wessex House Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Pair of Ornate Gilt Pierced Ruby Earrings - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 40

€47

$54

Vintage Pair of Ornate Gilt Pierced Ruby Earrings - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 40

€47

$54

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Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1,405

$1,606

Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1405

$1606

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Antiques et Cetera

Stunning Pair of Vintage Gilt Sparkling Gem Set Chandelier Earrings - Boxed Gift

£ 50

€59

$67

Stunning Pair of Vintage Gilt Sparkling Gem Set Chandelier Earrings - Boxed Gift

£ 50

€59

$67

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Diamond Serpentine Ring

£ 1,450

€1,698

$1,941

Diamond Serpentine Ring

£ 1,450

€1698

$1941

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Diamond Solitaire Ring G.I.A Certified

£ 1,300

€1,522

$1,740

Diamond Solitaire Ring G.I.A Certified

£ 1,300

€1522

$1740

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Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 1,100

€1,288

$1,472

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 1,100

€1288

$1472

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Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 865

€1,013

$1,158

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 865

€1013

$1158

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Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Designer 'Exquisite' 1950s Rhinestone Bracelet - Boxed / Jewellery / Ideal Present

£ 60

€70

$80

Vintage Designer 'Exquisite' 1950s Rhinestone Bracelet - Boxed / Jewellery / Ideal Present

£ 60

€70

$80

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Chamade Antiques

Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks

£ 550

€644

$736

Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks

£ 550

€644

$736

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Black & White Diamond Bombe Ring

£ 1,950

€2,283

$2,610

Black & White Diamond Bombe Ring

£ 1,950

€2283

$2610

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Japanese Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1,112

$1,272

Japanese Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1112

$1272

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Tortoise Shell Box c.1890

£ 410

€480

$549

Tortoise Shell Box c.1890

£ 410

€480

$549

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Japanese Three Row Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1,112

$1,272

Japanese Three Row Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1112

$1272

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Solitaire Diamond Ring

£ 1,900

€2,225

$2,543

Solitaire Diamond Ring

£ 1,900

€2225

$2543

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Diamond & Sapphire Earrings & Pendant

£ 2,500

€2,927

$3,346

Diamond & Sapphire Earrings & Pendant

£ 2,500

€2927

$3346

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Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring c.1949

£ 1,950

€2,283

$2,610

Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring c.1949

£ 1,950

€2283

$2610

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Rolex Style Ring

£ 1,750

€2,049

$2,343

Rolex Style Ring

£ 1,750

€2049

$2343

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Pink Champagne Diamond Earrings c.1960

£ 1,600

€1,873

$2,142

Pink Champagne Diamond Earrings c.1960

£ 1,600

€1873

$2142

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Cultured Pearls 2 Row

£ 380

€445

$509

Cultured Pearls 2 Row

£ 380

€445

$509

Chamade Antiques

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€878

$1,004

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€878

$1004

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Gem Opal Cameo Pendant / Brooch

£ 2,350

€2,751

$3,146

Gem Opal Cameo Pendant / Brooch

£ 2,350

€2751

$3146

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Diamond Cross Large

£ 3,250

€3,805

$4,350

Diamond Cross Large

£ 3,250

€3805

$4350

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Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 780

€913

$1,044

Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 780

€913

$1044

Chamade Antiques

South Sea Cultured Pearls

£ 550

€644

$736

South Sea Cultured Pearls

£ 550

€644

$736

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