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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A Silver & Real Pearl Pair of Cufflinks - Lovely Present / Boxed

£ 100

€117

$126

A Silver & Real Pearl Pair of Cufflinks - Lovely Present / Boxed

£ 100

€117

$126

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Art Deco Style Plaque Ring

£ 2,490

€2,909

$3,132

Vintage Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Art Deco Style Plaque Ring

£ 2,490

€2909

$3132

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Kutchinsky Turquoise Earrings Vintage Kutchinsky Ear Clips London 1966

£ 5,490

€6,413

$6,906

Kutchinsky Turquoise Earrings Vintage Kutchinsky Ear Clips London 1966

£ 5,490

€6413

$6906

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Antiques et Cetera

Double Strand One Size Knotted Pearl Necklace - Diamante & Pearl Clasp

£ 35

€41

$44

Double Strand One Size Knotted Pearl Necklace - Diamante & Pearl Clasp

£ 35

€41

$44

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The Vintage Blue & Clear Paste Ring

£ 169

€197

$213

The Vintage Blue & Clear Paste Ring

£ 169

€197

$213

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Silver & Turquoise Bar Brooch

£ 38

€44

$48

Silver & Turquoise Bar Brooch

£ 38

€44

$48

Rarebits

Antiques in Oxford

Unusual Antique Fly Brooch

£ 125

€146

$157

Unusual Antique Fly Brooch

£ 125

€146

$157

Antiques in Oxford

Early Victorian Diamond Earrings in Gold & Silver

£ 1,500

€1,752

$1,887

Early Victorian Diamond Earrings in Gold & Silver

£ 1,500

€1752

$1887

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

Art Deco Silver Cross Brooch

£ 100

€117

$126

Art Deco Silver Cross Brooch

£ 100

€117

$126

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Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Vintage 0.35 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Vintage 0.35 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Antique Edwardian Demantoid Garnet and Opal Pendant by Murrle Bennett and Co

£ 2,295

€2,681

$2,887

Antique Edwardian Demantoid Garnet and Opal Pendant by Murrle Bennett and Co

£ 2,295

€2681

$2887

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Victorian 0.35 Carat Ruby and 0.35 Carat Diamond Triple Cluster Engagement Ring Circa 1880's

£ 2,595

€3,031

$3,264

Victorian 0.35 Carat Ruby and 0.35 Carat Diamond Triple Cluster Engagement Ring Circa 1880's

£ 2,595

€3031

$3264

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Vintage 11.71 Carat Zircon Solitaire Dress Ring Circa 1950's

£ 3,895

€4,550

$4,899

Vintage 11.71 Carat Zircon Solitaire Dress Ring Circa 1950's

£ 3,895

€4550

$4899

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Rams Head Antiques

Blue Topaz Gold Set Pendant Cross & Chain

£ 275

€321

$346

Blue Topaz Gold Set Pendant Cross & Chain

£ 275

€321

$346

Rams Head Antiques

Rarebits

Vintage Large 925 Silver, Onyx & Marcasite Brooch

£ 40

€47

$50

Vintage Large 925 Silver, Onyx & Marcasite Brooch

£ 40

€47

$50

Rarebits

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9ct Gold Buckle Ring

£ 250

€292

$314

9ct Gold Buckle Ring

£ 250

€292

$314

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Victorian 9ct Gold Cameo Ring

£ 225

€263

$283

Victorian 9ct Gold Cameo Ring

£ 225

€263

$283

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Pair of 9ct Gold Cufflinks Art Deco

£ 265

€310

$333

Pair of 9ct Gold Cufflinks Art Deco

£ 265

€310

$333

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Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Exquisite Diamante Link Bracelet

£ 50

€58

$63

Vintage Exquisite Diamante Link Bracelet

£ 50

€58

$63

Antiques et Cetera

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Brooch 1863

£ 450

€526

$566

Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Brooch 1863

£ 450

€526

$566

Antiques in Oxford

Arts and Crafts Silver and Gold, Coral and Mother of Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 475

€555

$597

Arts and Crafts Silver and Gold, Coral and Mother of Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 475

€555

$597

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Earrings Jadeite Set in Platinum

£ 780

€911

$981

Edwardian Earrings Jadeite Set in Platinum

£ 780

€911

$981

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Gold, Seed Pearl and Peridot Pendant and Chain

£ 395

€461

$497

Art Nouveau Gold, Seed Pearl and Peridot Pendant and Chain

£ 395

€461

$497

Antiques in Oxford

Art Deco Bar Brooch Set with Diamonds & Onyx

£ 2,550

€2,979

$3,208

Art Deco Bar Brooch Set with Diamonds & Onyx

£ 2,550

€2979

$3208

Antiques in Oxford

Antiques et Cetera

A Stunning 1950's Aurora Borealis Necklace with Sparkling Rhinestone Clasp - Boxed

£ 50

€58

$63

A Stunning 1950's Aurora Borealis Necklace with Sparkling Rhinestone Clasp - Boxed

£ 50

€58

$63

Antiques et Cetera

A Beautiful Sparkling 10k Gold Plated Amethyst & Rhinestone Dress Ring - Ideal Gift

£ 45

€53

$57

A Beautiful Sparkling 10k Gold Plated Amethyst & Rhinestone Dress Ring - Ideal Gift

£ 45

€53

$57

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 50

€58

$63

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

£ 50

€58

$63

Antiques et Cetera

Antiques in Oxford

Plique-a-jour Gold Butterfly Brooch

£ 1,125

€1,314

$1,415

Plique-a-jour Gold Butterfly Brooch

£ 1,125

€1314

$1415

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Edwardian Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Antiques in Oxford

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring

£ 895

€1045

$1126

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian Gold and Garnet and Rose-cut Diamond Ring

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Victorian Gold and Garnet and Rose-cut Diamond Ring

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Antiques in Oxford

Wildwinds Antiques

Gilt Silver & Cut Glass Perfume Bottle/vinaigrette by S. Mordon

£ 560

€654

$704

Gilt Silver & Cut Glass Perfume Bottle/vinaigrette by S. Mordon

£ 560

€654

$704

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Doubloon

Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond And Sapphire Ring

£ 345

€403

$434

Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond And Sapphire Ring

£ 345

€403

$434

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 9ct Gold Buckle Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1914 Size N Belt Ring

£ 270

€315

$340

Antique 9ct Gold Buckle Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1914 Size N Belt Ring

£ 270

€315

$340

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Peridot & Seed Pearl Necklace 15ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Pendant

£ 990

€1,156

$1,245

Antique Peridot & Seed Pearl Necklace 15ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Pendant

£ 990

€1156

$1245

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Victorian Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant Antique 18ct Gold Swirling Star 0.50ct

£ 1,490

€1,741

$1,874

Victorian Diamond Pearl Starburst Pendant Antique 18ct Gold Swirling Star 0.50ct

£ 1,490

€1741

$1874

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 15ct Gold Amethyst & Pearl Pendant Edwardian Foliate Wreath Brooch 1905

£ 890

€1,040

$1,120

Antique 15ct Gold Amethyst & Pearl Pendant Edwardian Foliate Wreath Brooch 1905

£ 890

€1040

$1120

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Antique Belle Epoque 18 Carat Gold Bracelet Circa 1910's

£ 1,895

€2,214

$2,384

Antique Belle Epoque 18 Carat Gold Bracelet Circa 1910's

£ 1,895

€2214

$2384

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Vintage Platinum 0.30 Carat Diamond Nine Stone Engagement Ring Circa 1950's

£ 1,995

€2,330

$2,509

Vintage Platinum 0.30 Carat Diamond Nine Stone Engagement Ring Circa 1950's

£ 1,995

€2330

$2509

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Art Deco 1.08 Carat E Colour Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1930's

£ 9,995

€11,676

$12,572

Art Deco 1.08 Carat E Colour Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1930's

£ 9,995

€11676

$12572

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