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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Penrose Antiques Ltd

Charles Horner Turquoise & Gilt Silver Brooch 1904

£ 75

€86

$99

Charles Horner Turquoise & Gilt Silver Brooch 1904

£ 75

€86

$99

Penrose Antiques Ltd

AC Silver

Antique 4.60ct Jadeite & 0.28ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Pendant c.1920

£ 1,995

€2,286

$2,635

Antique 4.60ct Jadeite & 0.28ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Pendant c.1920

£ 1,995

€2286

$2635

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

15ct Gold Antique Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Necklace Edwardian Pendant Circa 1910

£ 920

€1,054

$1,215

15ct Gold Antique Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Necklace Edwardian Pendant Circa 1910

£ 920

€1054

$1215

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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The Antique 1912 9ct Rose Gold Wedding Ring

£ 250

€287

$330

The Antique 1912 9ct Rose Gold Wedding Ring

£ 250

€287

$330

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AC Silver

Antique 3.95ct Ruby 0.44ct Diamond & 8ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Antique 3.95ct Ruby 0.44ct Diamond & 8ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch c.1890

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

Antique 2.90ct Sapphire & 0.92ct Diamond 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 2,650

€3,037

$3,500

Antique 2.90ct Sapphire & 0.92ct Diamond 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 2,650

€3037

$3500

AC Silver

1.02ct Ruby & 0.33ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1930

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

1.02ct Ruby & 0.33ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Cluster Ring c.1930

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

Doubloon

Art Deco 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Ring

£ 365

€418

$482

Art Deco 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Ring

£ 365

€418

$482

Doubloon

Sunnyside Antiques

Holophane Glass Pendant Light

£ 159

€182

$210

Holophane Glass Pendant Light

£ 159

€182

$210

Sunnyside Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 0.60ct Sapphire & 0.51ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Twist Ring c.1910

£ 1,995

€2,286

$2,635

Antique 0.60ct Sapphire & 0.51ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Twist Ring c.1910

£ 1,995

€2286

$2635

AC Silver

Rare Antique Gifts

World War I Era Solid Gold Locket Necklace 1915

£ 855

€980

$1,129

World War I Era Solid Gold Locket Necklace 1915

£ 855

€980

$1129

Rare Antique Gifts

AC Silver

Antique 38.50ct Garnet and 18ct Yellow Gold Bangle Circa 1880

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique 38.50ct Garnet and 18ct Yellow Gold Bangle Circa 1880

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace c.1900

£ 2,950

€3,381

$3,897

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace c.1900

£ 2,950

€3381

$3897

AC Silver

1.28ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Full Eternity Ring c.1935

£ 2,950

€3,381

$3,897

1.28ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Full Eternity Ring c.1935

£ 2,950

€3381

$3897

AC Silver

Rare Antique Gifts

Solid Gold Antique Locket with 9ct Necklace 1904

£ 925

€1,060

$1,222

Solid Gold Antique Locket with 9ct Necklace 1904

£ 925

€1060

$1222

Rare Antique Gifts

AC Silver

Antique 2.84ct Aquamarine and 0.10ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1935

£ 2,250

€2,579

$2,972

Antique 2.84ct Aquamarine and 0.10ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1935

£ 2,250

€2579

$2972

AC Silver

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Padlock Bracelet c.1920

£ 1,895

€2,172

$2,503

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Padlock Bracelet c.1920

£ 1,895

€2172

$2503

AC Silver

Larkin & Gallow

Art Deco Silver Butterfly Wing Pendant & Brooch

£ 90

€103

$119

Art Deco Silver Butterfly Wing Pendant & Brooch

£ 90

€103

$119

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

Antique 2.10ct Emerald & 7.73ct Diamond Platinum Floral Brooch c.1900

£ 14,950

€17,134

$19,747

Antique 2.10ct Emerald & 7.73ct Diamond Platinum Floral Brooch c.1900

£ 14,950

€17134

$19747

AC Silver

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The Antique Old Cut Diamond Boat Ring

£ 335

€384

$442

The Antique Old Cut Diamond Boat Ring

£ 335

€384

$442

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AC Silver

Antique 4.10ct Aquamarine & Seed Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1880

£ 1,995

€2,286

$2,635

Antique 4.10ct Aquamarine & Seed Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1880

£ 1,995

€2286

$2635

AC Silver

Doubloon

Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Pendant & Chain

£ 325

€372

$429

Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Pendant & Chain

£ 325

€372

$429

Doubloon

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with Gem Certificate 9ct Gold Diamond Clasp 1950s

£ 1,650

€1,891

$2,179

Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with Gem Certificate 9ct Gold Diamond Clasp 1950s

£ 1,650

€1891

$2179

The Chelsea Bijouterie

AC Silver

Vintage French 2.20ct Diamond & Platinum Full Eternity Ring

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Vintage French 2.20ct Diamond & Platinum Full Eternity Ring

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Vintage Shell & 9ct Yellow Gold Last Supper Cameo Brooch 1974

£ 1,795

€2,057

$2,371

Vintage Shell & 9ct Yellow Gold Last Supper Cameo Brooch 1974

£ 1,795

€2057

$2371

AC Silver

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The Antique Georgian 1822 Foil Backed Green Paste Ring

£ 609

€698

$804

The Antique Georgian 1822 Foil Backed Green Paste Ring

£ 609

€698

$804

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AC Silver

Antique 1.77ct Diamond, Enamel & Platinum Horse & Huntsman Brooch

£ 6,950

€7,965

$9,180

Antique 1.77ct Diamond, Enamel & Platinum Horse & Huntsman Brooch

£ 6,950

€7965

$9180

AC Silver

Antique 1.60ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

Antique 1.60ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Doubloon

Amethyst & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Amethyst & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Doubloon

Aston Martin Silver & Enamel Stickpin

£ 110

€126

$145

Aston Martin Silver & Enamel Stickpin

£ 110

€126

$145

Doubloon

riversidemaximus23

Bracelet Sterling Silver 1940s Bond Boyd Toronto Wide Fancy Panels 7 1/2" L

£ 95

€109

$125

Bracelet Sterling Silver 1940s Bond Boyd Toronto Wide Fancy Panels 7 1/2" L

£ 95

€109

$125

riversidemaximus23

AC Silver

Vintage 6.87ct Diamond & Platinum Cornucopia Brooch c.1950

£ 13,950

€15,988

$18,426

Vintage 6.87ct Diamond & Platinum Cornucopia Brooch c.1950

£ 13,950

€15988

$18426

AC Silver

Andrew Cox Antiques

Gorgeous Charles Horner Silver & Enamel Pendant

£ 135

€155

$178

Gorgeous Charles Horner Silver & Enamel Pendant

£ 135

€155

$178

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Natural Pearl & 1.75ct Diamond & 17ct White Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Natural Pearl & 1.75ct Diamond & 17ct White Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

1.26ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5,673

$6,538

1.26ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5673

$6538

AC Silver

Antique 20ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain c.1900

£ 6,950

€7,965

$9,180

Antique 20ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain c.1900

£ 6,950

€7965

$9180

AC Silver

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The Antique Georgian Ruby & Rose Cut Diamond Ring

£ 2,565

€2,940

$3,388

The Antique Georgian Ruby & Rose Cut Diamond Ring

£ 2,565

€2940

$3388

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The Antique Georgian Glass Panel Mourning Ring

£ 515

€590

$680

The Antique Georgian Glass Panel Mourning Ring

£ 515

€590

$680

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AC Silver

Vintage 13.65ct Zircon & 0.15ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch 1989

£ 3,950

€4,527

$5,217

Vintage 13.65ct Zircon & 0.15ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch 1989

£ 3,950

€4527

$5217

AC Silver

Sunnyside Antiques

19th Century Wool Work Sampler

£ 345

€395

$456

19th Century Wool Work Sampler

£ 345

€395

$456

Sunnyside Antiques

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