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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Antique Charles Horner Sterling Silver Amethyst Jewelled Hat Pin Chester 1907

£ 70

€80

$95

Antique Charles Horner Sterling Silver Amethyst Jewelled Hat Pin Chester 1907

£ 70

€80

$95

WhatSheWants

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Lotus 18" Faux Gold on Silver Clasp Pearl Necklace with Rondels Boxed

£ 65

€74

$88

Vintage Lotus 18" Faux Gold on Silver Clasp Pearl Necklace with Rondels Boxed

£ 65

€74

$88

Antiques et Cetera

AC Silver

Antique French 21.02ct Aquamarine & 1.90ct Onyx Platinum Ring c.1920

£ 6,950

€7,958

$9,412

Antique French 21.02ct Aquamarine & 1.90ct Onyx Platinum Ring c.1920

£ 6,950

€7958

$9412

AC Silver

Antique 1.00ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring c.1900

£ 2,650

€3,034

$3,589

Antique 1.00ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring c.1900

£ 2,650

€3034

$3589

AC Silver

Antique 1.61ct Diamond & Platinum GIA Certified Ring c.1925

£ 6,950

€7,958

$9,412

Antique 1.61ct Diamond & Platinum GIA Certified Ring c.1925

£ 6,950

€7958

$9412

AC Silver

Vintage French 18.15ct Aquamarine & 18k Yellow Gold Ring c.1950

£ 4,950

€5,668

$6,703

Vintage French 18.15ct Aquamarine & 18k Yellow Gold Ring c.1950

£ 4,950

€5668

$6703

AC Silver

Vintage 15.38ct High Zircon & 1.10ct Diamond 14k White Gold Earrings c.1940

£ 4,950

€5,668

$6,703

Vintage 15.38ct High Zircon & 1.10ct Diamond 14k White Gold Earrings c.1940

£ 4,950

€5668

$6703

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Exceptional 1950s Ruby Bombé Ring in 18ct Gold – Grand Retro Cocktail Ring

£ 2,290

€2,622

$3,101

Exceptional 1950s Ruby Bombé Ring in 18ct Gold – Grand Retro Cocktail Ring

£ 2,290

€2622

$3101

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Rare Antique Gifts

Superb Art Nouveau Style Solid Gold Locket on 20" Chain

£ 1,275

€1,460

$1,727

Superb Art Nouveau Style Solid Gold Locket on 20" Chain

£ 1,275

€1460

$1727

Rare Antique Gifts

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage 16" Rosita Petit Faux Pearl Necklace with Rondels

£ 30

€34

$41

Vintage 16" Rosita Petit Faux Pearl Necklace with Rondels

£ 30

€34

$41

Antiques et Cetera

Rare Antique Gifts

Ornate 9ct Gold Keepsake Locket Necklace

£ 1,100

€1,260

$1,490

Ornate 9ct Gold Keepsake Locket Necklace

£ 1,100

€1260

$1490

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp

£ 250

€286

$339

1960s Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp

£ 250

€286

$339

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Elegant 1950s 18ct Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings with Omega Backs

£ 790

€905

$1,070

Elegant 1950s 18ct Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings with Omega Backs

£ 790

€905

$1070

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Elegant Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond & Emerald Clasp - 1950s

£ 1,130

€1,294

$1,530

Elegant Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond & Emerald Clasp - 1950s

£ 1,130

€1294

$1530

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Mexican Silver & Amethyst Brooch - by Beto

£ 185

€212

$251

Mexican Silver & Amethyst Brooch - by Beto

£ 185

€212

$251

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Andrew Cox Antiques

Stylish Norwegian Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 110

€126

$149

Stylish Norwegian Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 110

€126

$149

Andrew Cox Antiques

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver & Derbyshire Blue John Ring

£ 85

€97

$115

Art Deco Silver & Derbyshire Blue John Ring

£ 85

€97

$115

Aion Jewellery

Stuart Nye Dogwood Sterling Silver Brooch

£ 78

€89

$106

Stuart Nye Dogwood Sterling Silver Brooch

£ 78

€89

$106

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Antique 5.02ct Emerald & 4.35ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Pendant c.1915

£ 25,950

€29,715

$35,141

Antique 5.02ct Emerald & 4.35ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Pendant c.1915

£ 25,950

€29715

$35141

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Pair of French 9ct Gold & Garnet Cluster Earrings

£ 145

€166

$196

Pair of French 9ct Gold & Garnet Cluster Earrings

£ 145

€166

$196

Aion Jewellery

Victorian Filigree Silver Butterfly Brooch

£ 65

€74

$88

Victorian Filigree Silver Butterfly Brooch

£ 65

€74

$88

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Turquoise Cross + Chain

£ 105

€120

$142

Edwardian Silver & Turquoise Cross + Chain

£ 105

€120

$142

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 2.54ct Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring c.1980

£ 5,950

€6,813

$8,057

Vintage 2.54ct Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring c.1980

£ 5,950

€6813

$8057

AC Silver

Vintage 5.40ct Aquamarine & 0.21ct Diamond 14k White Gold Drop Earrings c.1950

£ 3,950

€4,523

$5,349

Vintage 5.40ct Aquamarine & 0.21ct Diamond 14k White Gold Drop Earrings c.1950

£ 3,950

€4523

$5349

AC Silver

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Bracelet 12ct Gold Plated Vintage 1980s Chevron Link 7" Length Heavy 33 Grams

£ 78

€89

$106

Bracelet 12ct Gold Plated Vintage 1980s Chevron Link 7" Length Heavy 33 Grams

£ 78

€89

$106

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Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Turquoise Diamond Etruscan Brooch Pin - High Quality c.1860

£ 965

€1,105

$1,307

Antique 18ct Gold Turquoise Diamond Etruscan Brooch Pin - High Quality c.1860

£ 965

€1105

$1307

Nates Gems

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Modernist Tigers Eye Silver Gilt Metamorphic Pendant Brooch

£ 125

€143

$169

Modernist Tigers Eye Silver Gilt Metamorphic Pendant Brooch

£ 125

€143

$169

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Nates Gems

Antique 8ct Gold Celtic Knot Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin German High Quality Large c.1920

£ 225

€258

$305

Antique 8ct Gold Celtic Knot Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin German High Quality Large c.1920

£ 225

€258

$305

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1900 High Quality

£ 175

€200

$237

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1900 High Quality

£ 175

€200

$237

Nates Gems

AC Silver

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with 1.48ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Clasp Circa 1905

£ 9,950

€11,394

$13,474

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with 1.48ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Clasp Circa 1905

£ 9,950

€11394

$13474

AC Silver

Antique 1.39ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1900

£ 3,250

€3,722

$4,401

Antique 1.39ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1900

£ 3,250

€3722

$4401

AC Silver

Vintage 12.80ct Topaz 0.82ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch (1959)

£ 5,950

€6,813

$8,057

Vintage 12.80ct Topaz 0.82ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch (1959)

£ 5,950

€6813

$8057

AC Silver

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique 9ct Gold Locket On 18 Inch Gold Chain

£ 1,150

€1,317

$1,557

Antique 9ct Gold Locket On 18 Inch Gold Chain

£ 1,150

€1317

$1557

Rare Antique Gifts

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1890 High Quality Large

£ 275

€315

$372

Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Tie Lapel Cravat Stock Pin C1890 High Quality Large

£ 275

€315

$372

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Gold Peridot Pearl Suffragette Bar Brooch Pin C1910

£ 495

€567

$670

Antique 15ct Gold Peridot Pearl Suffragette Bar Brooch Pin C1910

£ 495

€567

$670

Nates Gems

Antique 9ct Gold Massive Spinner Fob Pendant C1850 Very Heavy 21g

£ 895

€1,025

$1,212

Antique 9ct Gold Massive Spinner Fob Pendant C1850 Very Heavy 21g

£ 895

€1025

$1212

Nates Gems

AC Silver

Antique 5.90ct High Zircon & 1.48ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring c.1925

£ 5,950

€6,813

$8,057

Antique 5.90ct High Zircon & 1.48ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring c.1925

£ 5,950

€6813

$8057

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Norwegian Silver Blue Enamel Necklace Einar Modahl

£ 460

€527

$623

Norwegian Silver Blue Enamel Necklace Einar Modahl

£ 460

€527

$623

Antiques in Oxford

Highland Antiques Limited

Edwardian Antique Silver and Citrine Bangle, Scottish c.1907

£ 895

€1,025

$1,212

Edwardian Antique Silver and Citrine Bangle, Scottish c.1907

£ 895

€1025

$1212

Highland Antiques Limited

The Chelsea Bijouterie

1960s Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp 16” Restrung

£ 690

€790

$934

1960s Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp 16” Restrung

£ 690

€790

$934

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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