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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Ellison Davies

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Set Locket & Chain

£ 245

€286

$308

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Set Locket & Chain

£ 245

€286

$308

Ellison Davies

Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond Bar Brooch

£ 325

€380

$409

Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond Bar Brooch

£ 325

€380

$409

Ellison Davies

Antiques in Oxford

Platinum Brooch with Diamonds, Citrines & Sapphires c.1950

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Platinum Brooch with Diamonds, Citrines & Sapphires c.1950

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian 15ct Gold Brooch with Cannetille Detail, Turquoise & Diamond

£ 625

€730

$786

Victorian 15ct Gold Brooch with Cannetille Detail, Turquoise & Diamond

£ 625

€730

$786

Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Edith Linnell Earrings

£ 445

€520

$560

Arts & Crafts Edith Linnell Earrings

£ 445

€520

$560

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

15ct Gold & Coral Brooch

£ 295

€345

$371

15ct Gold & Coral Brooch

£ 295

€345

$371

Doubloon

Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Dorrie Nossiter Clip, Rare Jade, Moonstone & Chrysoprase

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Arts & Crafts Dorrie Nossiter Clip, Rare Jade, Moonstone & Chrysoprase

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Theodor Fahrner Murrle Bennett Pendant in Gold, Platinum & Enamel

£ 4,750

€5,549

$5,975

Art Nouveau Theodor Fahrner Murrle Bennett Pendant in Gold, Platinum & Enamel

£ 4,750

€5549

$5975

Antiques in Oxford

Jugendstil Art Nouveau Silver, Enamel & Chrysoprase Necklace

£ 1,150

€1,343

$1,447

Jugendstil Art Nouveau Silver, Enamel & Chrysoprase Necklace

£ 1,150

€1343

$1447

Antiques in Oxford

19ct Gold Demantoid Garnet Salamander Brooch

Reserved

19ct Gold Demantoid Garnet Salamander Brooch

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

18ct Gold Opal & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€876

$943

18ct Gold Opal & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€876

$943

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Necklace

£ 725

€847

$912

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Necklace

£ 725

€847

$912

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Collar & Quartz Pendant

£ 4,900

€5,724

$6,164

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Collar & Quartz Pendant

£ 4,900

€5724

$6164

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Torun Drop & Neck Ring, Rare

£ 4,750

€5,549

$5,975

Georg Jensen Silver Torun Drop & Neck Ring, Rare

£ 4,750

€5549

$5975

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Butterfly & Flower Brooch, Rare

£ 650

€759

$818

Georg Jensen Silver Butterfly & Flower Brooch, Rare

£ 650

€759

$818

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

Pair of 9ct Gold, Amethyst Earrings

£ 265

€310

$333

Pair of 9ct Gold, Amethyst Earrings

£ 265

€310

$333

Doubloon

W&W Antiques

Scottish Victorian 'Star of Snowdoun' Enamel & Pearl Purity Brooch 1859

£ 845

€987

$1,063

Scottish Victorian 'Star of Snowdoun' Enamel & Pearl Purity Brooch 1859

£ 845

€987

$1063

W&W Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

9ct White Gold Ball Stud Earrings- Boxed - Ideal Gift / Present

£ 45

€53

$57

9ct White Gold Ball Stud Earrings- Boxed - Ideal Gift / Present

£ 45

€53

$57

Antiques et Cetera

Underwoodhall

Silver Scottish Viking Ship Brooch

£ 85

€99

$107

Silver Scottish Viking Ship Brooch

£ 85

€99

$107

Underwoodhall

Rarebits

Silver Mounted Grouse Foot

£ 38

€44

$48

Silver Mounted Grouse Foot

£ 38

€44

$48

Rarebits

Antiques et Cetera

A Vintage 1963 Heavy Silver Charm Bracelet With 38 Silver Charms - Ideal Birthday Present / Boxed

£ 150

€175

$189

A Vintage 1963 Heavy Silver Charm Bracelet With 38 Silver Charms - Ideal Birthday Present / Boxed

£ 150

€175

$189

Antiques et Cetera

Brill Jewellery Ltd

18ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 1,100

€1,285

$1,384

18ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 1,100

€1285

$1384

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre

Gilt Enamel Buttons

£ 130

€152

$164

Gilt Enamel Buttons

£ 130

€152

$164

Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre

Doubloon

9ct Gold & Coral Earrings

£ 145

€169

$182

9ct Gold & Coral Earrings

£ 145

€169

$182

Doubloon

Underwoodhall

Silver & Enamel Royal Air Force Brooch

£ 45

€53

$57

Silver & Enamel Royal Air Force Brooch

£ 45

€53

$57

Underwoodhall

Ellison Davies

Late Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Pearl Eternity Ring

£ 345

€403

$434

Late Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Pearl Eternity Ring

£ 345

€403

$434

Ellison Davies

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Charm in the Form of a Ball & Claw

£ 125

€146

$157

9ct Gold Charm in the Form of a Ball & Claw

£ 125

€146

$157

Underwoodhall

9ct Rose Gold Masonic Pendant

£ 195

€228

$245

9ct Rose Gold Masonic Pendant

£ 195

€228

$245

Underwoodhall

9ct Rose Gold Engraved Cross

£ 225

€263

$283

9ct Rose Gold Engraved Cross

£ 225

€263

$283

Underwoodhall

Doubloon

18ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring

£ 325

€380

$409

18ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring

£ 325

€380

$409

Doubloon

Rarebits

Silver Brooch Inscribed 'Joan'

£ 32

€37

$40

Silver Brooch Inscribed 'Joan'

£ 32

€37

$40

Rarebits

riversidemaximus23

Antique Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Victorian Black Vulcanite Ball Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

Antique Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Victorian Black Vulcanite Ball Fob

£ 68

€79

$86

riversidemaximus23

Underwoodhall

Pair of 9ct Coral Flower Earrings

£ 49

€57

$62

Pair of 9ct Coral Flower Earrings

£ 49

€57

$62

Underwoodhall

Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch c.1960

£ 69

€81

$87

Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch c.1960

£ 69

€81

$87

Underwoodhall

Doubloon

18ct Gold Cameo Earrings

£ 245

€286

$308

18ct Gold Cameo Earrings

£ 245

€286

$308

Doubloon

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Boxed with Dedication RAF Brooch 1918

£ 395

€461

$497

9ct Gold Boxed with Dedication RAF Brooch 1918

£ 395

€461

$497

Underwoodhall

Satsuma Brooch Hand Painted with Cockerel

£ 89

€104

$112

Satsuma Brooch Hand Painted with Cockerel

£ 89

€104

$112

Underwoodhall

Scottish Silver Sword Pin - Glasgow 1946

£ 110

€128

$138

Scottish Silver Sword Pin - Glasgow 1946

£ 110

€128

$138

Underwoodhall

Antiques et Cetera

18ct White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Multi Stone Engagement - Eternity Ring- Ideal Gift / Present

£ 1,550

€1,811

$1,950

18ct White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Multi Stone Engagement - Eternity Ring- Ideal Gift / Present

£ 1,550

€1811

$1950

Antiques et Cetera

Antiques in Oxford

Early 20th Century Gold Dress Ring with Diamonds & Rubies

£ 380

€444

$478

Early 20th Century Gold Dress Ring with Diamonds & Rubies

£ 380

€444

$478

Antiques in Oxford

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