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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Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian 15ct gold peridot, split pearl & demantoid garnet wreath pendant

£ 1,800

€2,103

$2,264

Edwardian 15ct gold peridot, split pearl & demantoid garnet wreath pendant

£ 1,800

€2103

$2264

Antiques in Oxford

Modernist Georg Jensen / Henning Koppel Silver ‘amoeba’ Brooch

£ 325

€380

$409

Modernist Georg Jensen / Henning Koppel Silver ‘amoeba’ Brooch

£ 325

€380

$409

Antiques in Oxford

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Platinum Band

£ 245

€286

$308

Platinum Band

£ 245

€286

$308

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18ct Gold, Diamond, Half Eternity Ring

£ 325

€380

$409

18ct Gold, Diamond, Half Eternity Ring

£ 325

€380

$409

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Rare Antique Gifts

Edwardian Hallmarked Gold Photo Locket with Necklace

£ 495

€578

$623

Edwardian Hallmarked Gold Photo Locket with Necklace

£ 495

€578

$623

Rare Antique Gifts

Doubloon

Diamond & Blue Zircon Cluster Ring

£ 345

€403

$434

Diamond & Blue Zircon Cluster Ring

£ 345

€403

$434

Doubloon

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Scottish Kilt or Scarf Pin, Henderson & Horner, Glasgow 1949

£ 65

€76

$82

Scottish Kilt or Scarf Pin, Henderson & Horner, Glasgow 1949

£ 65

€76

$82

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Antiques in Oxford

Diamond & Emerald Brooch c.1860

Reserved

Diamond & Emerald Brooch c.1860

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian Pinchbeck Brooch & Ear Ring Set

£ 480

€561

$604

Victorian Pinchbeck Brooch & Ear Ring Set

£ 480

€561

$604

Antiques in Oxford

Danish Silver & Amber Brooch Skonvirke

£ 120

€140

$151

Danish Silver & Amber Brooch Skonvirke

£ 120

€140

$151

Antiques in Oxford

Novelty Victorian Spider & Fly Brooch

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Novelty Victorian Spider & Fly Brooch

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian 18ct Gold & Tourmaline Pendant with Chain

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Edwardian 18ct Gold & Tourmaline Pendant with Chain

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian oak-leaf pendant with diamond and pearl in original case

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Victorian oak-leaf pendant with diamond and pearl in original case

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

Antiques in Oxford

Harrods Matched Dress Set

Reserved

Harrods Matched Dress Set

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Charles Horner Iridescent Ruskin Brooch c.1918

£ 85

€99

$107

Charles Horner Iridescent Ruskin Brooch c.1918

£ 85

€99

$107

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Torun Silver Cuff with Moss Agate

£ 1,300

€1,519

$1,635

Georg Jensen Torun Silver Cuff with Moss Agate

£ 1,300

€1519

$1635

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Brooch in Platinum, Gold & Aquamarine

£ 345

€403

$434

Edwardian Brooch in Platinum, Gold & Aquamarine

£ 345

€403

$434

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Circular Brooch / Pendant with Swallow & Pearls & Turquoise

£ 265

€310

$333

Edwardian Circular Brooch / Pendant with Swallow & Pearls & Turquoise

£ 265

€310

$333

Antiques in Oxford

Henley Street Antiques

Silver Freemasons Brooch, Hallmarked Chester 1938

£ 60

€70

$75

Silver Freemasons Brooch, Hallmarked Chester 1938

£ 60

€70

$75

Henley Street Antiques

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Pearl Necklace

£ 125

€146

$157

Pearl Necklace

£ 125

€146

$157

Doubloon

Pair of 2 coloured 9ct gold and diamond set cufflinks

£ 395

€461

$497

Pair of 2 coloured 9ct gold and diamond set cufflinks

£ 395

€461

$497

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Gold & Diamond Cross & Chain

£ 295

€345

$371

Gold & Diamond Cross & Chain

£ 295

€345

$371

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Platinum & Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 595

€695

$748

Platinum & Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 595

€695

$748

Doubloon

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen 18ct Gold Double Ring

£ 2,500

€2,920

$3,145

Georg Jensen 18ct Gold Double Ring

£ 2,500

€2920

$3145

Antiques in Oxford

Amber Cabochon Cufflinks

£ 525

€613

$660

Amber Cabochon Cufflinks

£ 525

€613

$660

Antiques in Oxford

Gold & Enamel Brooch

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Gold & Enamel Brooch

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Antiques in Oxford

Art Deco Gold Tone & Garnet Brooch

£ 250

€292

$314

Art Deco Gold Tone & Garnet Brooch

£ 250

€292

$314

Antiques in Oxford

Silver Cufflinks Finnish

£ 195

€228

$245

Silver Cufflinks Finnish

£ 195

€228

$245

Antiques in Oxford

Antique Carved Natural Coral Brooch

£ 320

€374

$403

Antique Carved Natural Coral Brooch

£ 320

€374

$403

Antiques in Oxford

14ct Gold Split Pearl & Ruby Dress Ring

£ 290

€339

$365

14ct Gold Split Pearl & Ruby Dress Ring

£ 290

€339

$365

Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch

£ 425

€496

$535

Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch

£ 425

€496

$535

Antiques in Oxford

Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre

Gold Turquoise Ring

£ 295

€345

$371

Gold Turquoise Ring

£ 295

€345

$371

Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre

Rare Antique Gifts

Victorian Hallmarked Gold Heart Padlock Bracelet

£ 1,050

€1,227

$1,321

Victorian Hallmarked Gold Heart Padlock Bracelet

£ 1,050

€1227

$1321

Rare Antique Gifts

Doubloon

Art Deco 18ct gold,platinum and diamond ring

£ 335

€391

$421

Art Deco 18ct gold,platinum and diamond ring

£ 335

€391

$421

Doubloon

Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre

Antique Gold Bangle

£ 595

€695

$748

Antique Gold Bangle

£ 595

€695

$748

Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre

Antiques in Oxford

Novelty gold brooch of a bird on skis

£ 590

€689

$742

Novelty gold brooch of a bird on skis

£ 590

€689

$742

Antiques in Oxford

French Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Gold Ring

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

French Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Gold Ring

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Antiques in Oxford

Unusual amethyst pendant with fancy integral chain

£ 625

€730

$786

Unusual amethyst pendant with fancy integral chain

£ 625

€730

$786

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Ring

£ 750

€876

$943

Georg Jensen Silver Ring

£ 750

€876

$943

Antiques in Oxford

Small Victorian 18ct Gold Ring

Reserved

Small Victorian 18ct Gold Ring

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

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