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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Gold, Enamel & Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie 1805

£ 22,500

€26,264$30,726

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

£ 2,150

€2,510$2,936

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Art Deco Artisan Amber Brooch c.1930

£ 29

€34$40

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Superb Tunbridge Ware Box C.1880

£ 580

€677$792

Victoria Antiques

Tumbridge Ware Box c.1880

£ 495

€578$676

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

£ 495

€578$676

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Sale - Vintage Pair 9ct Yellow Gold Creole Earrings - Ideal Gift / Present / Boxed

£ 35

€41$48

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Sale - Vintage Pair of 9ct Yellow Gold Creole Earrings - Ideal Gift / Present / Boxed

£ 35

€41$48

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Vintage Pair of 9ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings - Ideal Gift / Present / Boxed

£ 40

€47$55

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Sale - Vintage Ornate Pair of 9ct Yellow Gold Creole Earrings - Ideal Gift / Present / Boxed

£ 35

€41$48

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9ct Yellow Gold Crucifix & An 18" Fancy 9ct Gold Chain Pendant - Ideal Gift / Present / Boxed

£ 65

€76$89

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Sale - 9ct Yellow Gold Padlock / Charm - Ideal Gift / Present / Boxed

£ 45

€53$61

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Sale - Unusual 9ct Yellow Gold 5ct Solitaire Aurora Borealis Ring - Ideal Gift / Present / Boxe

£ 75

€88$102

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Sale - Pretty Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant & Chain - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 45

€53$61

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Sale - Vintage Pair of 9ct Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 45

€53$61

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Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold White Zircon Signet Ring - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 160

€187$218

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Sale - Large Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold White Zircon Crucifix Pendant - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 165

€193$225

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Bargain - 18ct Yellow & White Gold Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring Boxed - Eternity Ring / Ideal Birthday Present

£ 1,400

€1,634$1,912

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Sale - Stunning Vintage Amethyst Floral Brooch / Pin with Claw Set Stones - Collectible / Gift / Present

£ 20

€23$27

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Vintage Pair of 9ct Gold Faceted Ball Stud Earrings Boxed - Ideal Gift / Present

£ 50

€58$68

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

£ 40

€47$55

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Vintage Pair of 925 Silver Gem Set Drop Earrings - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 25

€29$34

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Pair of 925 Sterling Silver Pretty Gem Set Earrings - Box Is Included

£ 25

€29$34

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A Beautiful New Unused 'Lotus' Classic Knotted Pearl Necklace - Original Box

£ 30

€35$41

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An As New Classic Knotted Cultured Pearl Necklace with a 925 Silver Fastener - Boxed / Jewellery / Pearls

£ 70

€82$96

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Exquisite New 'Lotus' Pearl Necklace & Earrings Set - Boxed / Jewelry / Pearls

£ 25

€29$34

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Vintage 'Jka' One Size Pearl Necklace with a Silver Clasp & Superb Box - Gift / Present

£ 45

€53$61

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Sale - Lotus Fashion Boxed Pearl Choker with Drop Pearl & Gilt Rhinestone Fastener

£ 20

€23$27

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Sale - Vintage 27" Knotted One Size Pearl Necklace - Boxed - Ideal Gift / Present

£ 25

€29$34

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Vintage Rosita Single Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace in Original Shell Box - Ideal Gift / Present / Jewellery

£ 35

€41$48

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A Vintage Multi Rhinestone Brooch- Ideal Gift / Present

£ 15

€18$20

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A Lovely Vintage 24 Inch Black French Jet Graduated Necklace - Ideal Present / Gift

£ 20

€23$27

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SALE - Three Gilt Rhinestone & Pearl Bar Brooches / Pins / Ideal Gift / Present / Jewellery

£ 20

€23$27

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Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1,401$1,639

Chamade Antiques

Bargain Beautiful Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 5 Stone Diamond Engagement / Eternity Ring / Multi Stone / Rings / Boxed

£ 550

€642$751

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Sale - Vintage Used 14ct Yellow & 9ct White Gold Wedding Band - Boxed / Ideal Gift

£ 95

€111$130

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Beautiful Round 9ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Multi Stone Cluster Ring - Boxed

£ 150

€175$205

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Sale - Stunning 9ct Gold Blue Oval Topaz Ring - Ideal Gift / Present / Rings

£ 100

€117$137

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Beautiful 9ct White Gold Pink Topaz Ring Boxed - Ideal Gift / Engagement

£ 100

€117$137

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9ct Gold Oval Amethyst Solitaire Ring Boxed - Rings / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 100

€117$137

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