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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Antiques in Oxford

Rare Set of Necklace and Bracelet by Kramer, NY

£ 625

€714

$826

Rare Set of Necklace and Bracelet by Kramer, NY

£ 625

€714

$826

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Norman Hartnell Necklace and Earrings C1950s

£ 350

€400

$463

Rare Norman Hartnell Necklace and Earrings C1950s

£ 350

€400

$463

Antiques in Oxford

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The Antique Black Enamel & Cushion Cut Diamond Mourning Ring

£ 3,345

€3,822

$4,421

The Antique Black Enamel & Cushion Cut Diamond Mourning Ring

£ 3,345

€3822

$4421

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The Antique Old Cut Diamond Coiled Snake Ring

£ 1,795

€2,051

$2,372

The Antique Old Cut Diamond Coiled Snake Ring

£ 1,795

€2051

$2372

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The Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Flamboyant Ring

£ 8,995

€10,278

$11,887

The Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Flamboyant Ring

£ 8,995

€10278

$11887

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Victorian Fob 1890s Pocket Watch Chain Big Silver Nickel & Andalusite Spinner Fob

£ 135

€154

$178

Victorian Fob 1890s Pocket Watch Chain Big Silver Nickel & Andalusite Spinner Fob

£ 135

€154

$178

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AC Silver

0.96ct Aquamarine & Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant - Antique c.1895

£ 1,795

€2,051

$2,372

0.96ct Aquamarine & Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant - Antique c.1895

£ 1,795

€2051

$2372

AC Silver

Antique 0.32ct Opal & Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Necklace - Art Nouveau c.1900

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Antique 0.32ct Opal & Ruby, 9ct Yellow Gold Necklace - Art Nouveau c.1900

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

Vintage 1.10ct Diamond & Cultured Pearl, Platinum & 9ct White Gold Drop Earrings c.1950

£ 3,450

€3,942

$4,559

Vintage 1.10ct Diamond & Cultured Pearl, Platinum & 9ct White Gold Drop Earrings c.1950

£ 3,450

€3942

$4559

AC Silver

Antique 0.40ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring c.1920

£ 1,295

€1,480

$1,711

Antique 0.40ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring c.1920

£ 1,295

€1480

$1711

AC Silver

Vintage 1.23ct Diamond & 0.98ct Emerald 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1970

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Vintage 1.23ct Diamond & 0.98ct Emerald 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1970

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Antique French Pearl & 0.09ct Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Dress Ring c.1900

£ 1,195

€1,365

$1,579

Antique French Pearl & 0.09ct Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Dress Ring c.1900

£ 1,195

€1365

$1579

AC Silver

Vintage 2.10ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Solitaire Ring c.1940

£ 14,245

€16,276

$18,825

Vintage 2.10ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Solitaire Ring c.1940

£ 14,245

€16276

$18825

AC Silver

Antique 1.20ct Diamond, Pearl & Ruby, 14ct Gold & Silver Fox Brooch c.1880

£ 3,750

€4,285

$4,956

Antique 1.20ct Diamond, Pearl & Ruby, 14ct Gold & Silver Fox Brooch c.1880

£ 3,750

€4285

$4956

AC Silver

10.20ct Pink Coral and 0.85ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring - Vintage Italian Circa 1950

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

10.20ct Pink Coral and 0.85ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring - Vintage Italian Circa 1950

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

Doubloon

Edwardian 15ct Turquoise And Diamond Ring

£ 250

€286

$330

Edwardian 15ct Turquoise And Diamond Ring

£ 250

€286

$330

Doubloon

The Lakes Emporium

Masonic Pendent in 9ct Gold Assayed Birmingham 1919

£ 575

€657

$760

Masonic Pendent in 9ct Gold Assayed Birmingham 1919

£ 575

€657

$760

The Lakes Emporium

Masonic Pendant in 18ct Gold c.1900

£ 285

€326

$377

Masonic Pendant in 18ct Gold c.1900

£ 285

€326

$377

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Philippe Ferrandis Jewellery

£ 165

€189

$218

Philippe Ferrandis Jewellery

£ 165

€189

$218

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Beeches Vintage

1968 Sterling Silver Baby or Child’s Bracelet

£ 40

€46

$53

1968 Sterling Silver Baby or Child’s Bracelet

£ 40

€46

$53

Beeches Vintage

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Bangle Remington Bullet Silver Chrome 1970s Vintage Bracelet

£ 68

€78

$90

Bangle Remington Bullet Silver Chrome 1970s Vintage Bracelet

£ 68

€78

$90

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AC Silver

Antique 0.78ct Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1910

£ 2,650

€3,028

$3,502

Antique 0.78ct Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1910

£ 2,650

€3028

$3502

AC Silver

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

18ct Gold & Enamel Burgee Stick Pin

£ 225

€257

$297

18ct Gold & Enamel Burgee Stick Pin

£ 225

€257

$297

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AC Silver

Antique 0.85ct Sapphire & Seed Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1900

£ 2,250

€2,571

$2,973

Antique 0.85ct Sapphire & Seed Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1900

£ 2,250

€2571

$2973

AC Silver

Vintage 0.51ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1940

£ 1,195

€1,365

$1,579

Vintage 0.51ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1940

£ 1,195

€1365

$1579

AC Silver

Vintage French 2.37ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold French Crossover Ring c.1980

£ 4,250

€4,856

$5,616

Vintage French 2.37ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold French Crossover Ring c.1980

£ 4,250

€4856

$5616

AC Silver

1.60ct Sapphire & 0.70ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring c.1930

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

1.60ct Sapphire & 0.70ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring c.1930

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Antique 0.36ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring c.1910

£ 1,195

€1,365

$1,579

Antique 0.36ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring c.1910

£ 1,195

€1365

$1579

AC Silver

3.06ct Garnet & 0.04 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1930

£ 2,750

€3,142

$3,634

3.06ct Garnet & 0.04 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1930

£ 2,750

€3142

$3634

AC Silver

Antique 4.52ct Garnet & 0.61ct Diamond & 12ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1890

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Antique 4.52ct Garnet & 0.61ct Diamond & 12ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1890

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Vintage 0.22ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring c.1940

£ 1,205

€1,377

$1,592

Vintage 0.22ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring c.1940

£ 1,205

€1377

$1592

AC Silver

Antique Austro-Hungarian 0.85ct Sapphire & 0.62ct Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Marquise Ring c.1900

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

Antique Austro-Hungarian 0.85ct Sapphire & 0.62ct Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Marquise Ring c.1900

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

Antique 14ct Yellow Gold Wedding Band / Ring c.1820

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Antique 14ct Yellow Gold Wedding Band / Ring c.1820

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

AC Silver

Larkin & Gallow

Silver Proposal, Engagement Wedding Ring Box - Vintage

£ 75

€86

$99

Silver Proposal, Engagement Wedding Ring Box - Vintage

£ 75

€86

$99

Larkin & Gallow

Doubloon

Gold & Diamond Drop Earrings

£ 325

€371

$429

Gold & Diamond Drop Earrings

£ 325

€371

$429

Doubloon

AC Silver

1.16ct Diamond & Platinum Three Stone Ring c.1930

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

1.16ct Diamond & Platinum Three Stone Ring c.1930

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

Antiques et Cetera

Beautiful Vintage Articulated Link Flower Monet Rhinestone Bracelet - Boxed

£ 60

€69

$79

Beautiful Vintage Articulated Link Flower Monet Rhinestone Bracelet - Boxed

£ 60

€69

$79

Antiques et Cetera

Rare Antique Gifts

9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 910

€1,040

$1,203

9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 910

€1040

$1203

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Butterscotch Amber Necklace 80gr 2.5cm Beads Vintage 1920s Barrel Clasp

£ 1,350

€1,543

$1,784

Antique Butterscotch Amber Necklace 80gr 2.5cm Beads Vintage 1920s Barrel Clasp

£ 1,350

€1543

$1784

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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Bracelet Sterling Silver 1940s Scottish Terrier Dogs Vintage Unusual Clasp 7 1/4"L

£ 95

€109

$126

Bracelet Sterling Silver 1940s Scottish Terrier Dogs Vintage Unusual Clasp 7 1/4"L

£ 95

€109

$126

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