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

Email me the latest items

Sort by:

Newest

Items:

Henley Street Antiques

Vintage 1960's 18 Carat Gold Plated Necklace & Bracelet

£ 60

€70

$75

Vintage 1960's 18 Carat Gold Plated Necklace & Bracelet

£ 60

€70

$75

Henley Street Antiques

Rare Antique Gifts

Fully Hallmarked Solid Gold & Ruby Edwardian Necessaire 1904

POA

Fully Hallmarked Solid Gold & Ruby Edwardian Necessaire 1904

POA

Rare Antique Gifts

Mantiques Bazaar

Pair of 9ct Gold Art Deco Octagonal Cufflinks

£ 110

€128

$138

Pair of 9ct Gold Art Deco Octagonal Cufflinks

£ 110

€128

$138

Mantiques Bazaar

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Coral Brooch

£ 105

€123

$132

Antique Coral Brooch

£ 105

€123

$132

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian 15ct Gold Ring Set with Rows of Pearls and Turquoise

£ 460

€537

$579

Victorian 15ct Gold Ring Set with Rows of Pearls and Turquoise

£ 460

€537

$579

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Amethyst and Gold Ring

£ 675

€789

$849

Edwardian Amethyst and Gold Ring

£ 675

€789

$849

Antiques in Oxford

Underwoodhall

9ct Gold Shield Shaped Signet Ring - Birmingham 1917

£ 245

€286

$308

9ct Gold Shield Shaped Signet Ring - Birmingham 1917

£ 245

€286

$308

Underwoodhall

Pair of Late Victorian Yellow Metal and Ruby Earrings

£ 195

€228

$245

Pair of Late Victorian Yellow Metal and Ruby Earrings

£ 195

€228

$245

Underwoodhall

18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Round Cluster Ring

£ 265

€310

$333

18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Round Cluster Ring

£ 265

€310

$333

Underwoodhall

Pair of 9ct Yellow Gold & Pearl Screw on Earrings

£ 245

€286

$308

Pair of 9ct Yellow Gold & Pearl Screw on Earrings

£ 245

€286

$308

Underwoodhall

18ct Yellow Gold Topaz & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 600

€701

$755

18ct Yellow Gold Topaz & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 600

€701

$755

Underwoodhall

18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 445

€520

$560

18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 445

€520

$560

Underwoodhall

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique Victorian Solid Gold Hallmarked Curb Bracelet

£ 1,225

€1,431

$1,541

Antique Victorian Solid Gold Hallmarked Curb Bracelet

£ 1,225

€1431

$1541

Rare Antique Gifts

Doubloon

Edwardian Silver & Hard Stone Shamrock Stickpin

£ 110

€128

$138

Edwardian Silver & Hard Stone Shamrock Stickpin

£ 110

€128

$138

Doubloon

3 Edwardian Silver Stickpins

£ 125

€146

$157

3 Edwardian Silver Stickpins

£ 125

€146

$157

Doubloon

Underwoodhall

15ct. Gold Citrine & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

15ct. Gold Citrine & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Underwoodhall

Turquoise and Seed Pearl Heart Bar Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Turquoise and Seed Pearl Heart Bar Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Underwoodhall

Mid Victorian Agate & Yellow Metal Mounted Brooch

£ 139

€162

$175

Mid Victorian Agate & Yellow Metal Mounted Brooch

£ 139

€162

$175

Underwoodhall

Late 19th Century Agate Mounted Yellow Metal Brooch

£ 165

€193

$208

Late 19th Century Agate Mounted Yellow Metal Brooch

£ 165

€193

$208

Underwoodhall

Mid Victorian Blood Stone and Yellow Metal Pendant

£ 245

€286

$308

Mid Victorian Blood Stone and Yellow Metal Pendant

£ 245

€286

$308

Underwoodhall

Gilt Metal & Jade Pendant

£ 185

€216

$233

Gilt Metal & Jade Pendant

£ 185

€216

$233

Underwoodhall

antiquejewellers.com

The 17th Century Romanesque Betrothal Ring

£ 4,425

€5,169

$5,566

The 17th Century Romanesque Betrothal Ring

£ 4,425

€5169

$5566

antiquejewellers.com

Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Silver & Enamel Bracelet Liberty William Hair Haseler

£ 1,395

€1,630

$1,755

Arts & Crafts Silver & Enamel Bracelet Liberty William Hair Haseler

£ 1,395

€1630

$1755

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique Hallmarked Gold Amethyst Necklace February Birthstone

£ 825

€964

$1,038

Antique Hallmarked Gold Amethyst Necklace February Birthstone

£ 825

€964

$1038

Rare Antique Gifts

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Victorian Toi et Moi Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 975

€1,139

$1,226

Antique Victorian Toi et Moi Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 975

€1139

$1226

Antiques in Oxford

Artsubject

Antique Coin Silver Moroccan Necklace

£ 249

€291

$313

Antique Coin Silver Moroccan Necklace

£ 249

€291

$313

Artsubject

Berber Old Coin Silver Fibula/ Brooch Zaiane Tribe, Morocco c.1940

£ 189

€221

$238

Berber Old Coin Silver Fibula/ Brooch Zaiane Tribe, Morocco c.1940

£ 189

€221

$238

Artsubject

Antique Berber Old Coin Silver Enamelled Fibula Tabzimt from Kabylie, Algeria

£ 299

€349

$376

Antique Berber Old Coin Silver Enamelled Fibula Tabzimt from Kabylie, Algeria

£ 299

€349

$376

Artsubject

Antique Berber Old Coin Silver Pendant with Enamel

£ 89

€104

$112

Antique Berber Old Coin Silver Pendant with Enamel

£ 89

€104

$112

Artsubject

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond & Real Pink Pearl Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold & Platinum

£ 179

€209

$225

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond & Real Pink Pearl Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold & Platinum

£ 179

€209

$225

Artsubject

Vintage Solid Silver Bracelet with Oval Engraved Plate - Handmade

£ 159

€186

$200

Vintage Solid Silver Bracelet with Oval Engraved Plate - Handmade

£ 159

€186

$200

Artsubject

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Victorian Red Coral Necklace

£ 275

€321

$346

Victorian Red Coral Necklace

£ 275

€321

$346

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Century Antiques

Antique German Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Silver & Amethyst Brooch - c.1910

Reserved

Antique German Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Silver & Amethyst Brooch - c.1910

Reserved

Century Antiques

Underwoodhall

15ct. Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 125

€146

$157

15ct. Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Stick Pin

£ 125

€146

$157

Underwoodhall

SW15Collectables

Antique Amethyst Brooch in Pierced Scroll Mount

£ 120

€140

$151

Antique Amethyst Brooch in Pierced Scroll Mount

£ 120

€140

$151

SW15Collectables

Doubloon

14ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Pendant

£ 185

€216

$233

14ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Pendant

£ 185

€216

$233

Doubloon

Ellison Davies

1970s Topaz Colour Paste Dress Ring

£ 195

€228

$245

1970s Topaz Colour Paste Dress Ring

£ 195

€228

$245

Ellison Davies

Early 20th Century 9ct Yellow Gold Cushion Shape Signet Ring

£ 159

€186

$200

Early 20th Century 9ct Yellow Gold Cushion Shape Signet Ring

£ 159

€186

$200

Ellison Davies

Early 20th Century 18ct Yellow Gold Signet Ring

£ 575

€672

$723

Early 20th Century 18ct Yellow Gold Signet Ring

£ 575

€672

$723

Ellison Davies

Antiques in Oxford

Vintage 18ct Gold Ring in the Form of a Snake Set with Diamonds

£ 795

€929

$1,000

Vintage 18ct Gold Ring in the Form of a Snake Set with Diamonds

£ 795

€929

$1000

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Jewellery For Sale

Material

Period

Origin

Antique Jewellery & UK Vintage Jewellery For Sale