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

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

Unusual early Georg Jensen brooch

Reserved

Unusual early Georg Jensen brooch

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique Gold Amethyst And Seed Pearl Necklace

£ 1,205

€1,408

$1,516

Antique Gold Amethyst And Seed Pearl Necklace

£ 1,205

€1408

$1516

Rare Antique Gifts

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian 18ct gold buckle ring 1874

£ 465

€543

$585

Victorian 18ct gold buckle ring 1874

£ 465

€543

$585

Antiques in Oxford

Arts and Crafts clip Edith Linnell

£ 695

€812

$874

Arts and Crafts clip Edith Linnell

£ 695

€812

$874

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

Victorian Diamond, Opal & Peridot Stickpin

£ 245

€286

$308

Victorian Diamond, Opal & Peridot Stickpin

£ 245

€286

$308

Doubloon

Ellison Davies

1960s 14k Sampan Novelty Charm

£ 165

€193

$208

1960s 14k Sampan Novelty Charm

£ 165

€193

$208

Ellison Davies

Doubloon

Ruby and diamond cocktail ring

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Ruby and diamond cocktail ring

£ 895

€1045

$1126

Doubloon

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Platinum Set Emeralds & Diamonds Ring

£ 1,575

€1,840

$1,981

Platinum Set Emeralds & Diamonds Ring

£ 1,575

€1840

$1981

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Antiques in Oxford

Charles Horner silver Art Nouveau hatpin

Reserved

Charles Horner silver Art Nouveau hatpin

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Gold, Peridot & Pearl Necklace

£ 695

€812

$874

Art Nouveau Gold, Peridot & Pearl Necklace

£ 695

€812

$874

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Gold Pendant / Brooch

£ 550

€642

$692

Art Nouveau Gold Pendant / Brooch

£ 550

€642

$692

Antiques in Oxford

Doubloon

Metal Albert Watch Chain

£ 65

€76

$82

Metal Albert Watch Chain

£ 65

€76

$82

Doubloon

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Twist Ring 18ct Gold Edwardian Trilogy Ring c.1910

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Antique Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Twist Ring 18ct Gold Edwardian Trilogy Ring c.1910

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian Gold Brooch Set with Gem Stones

£ 575

€672

$723

Victorian Gold Brooch Set with Gem Stones

£ 575

€672

$723

Antiques in Oxford

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Diamond Set Cameo Pendant

Reserved

Diamond Set Cameo Pendant

Reserved

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Doubloon

18ct Gold Amethyst & Pearl Ring

£ 250

€292

$314

18ct Gold Amethyst & Pearl Ring

£ 250

€292

$314

Doubloon

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring.French 1920s 18ct Gold Antique Cluster Ring

£ 1,890

€2,208

$2,377

Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring.French 1920s 18ct Gold Antique Cluster Ring

£ 1,890

€2208

$2377

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Bar Brooch

£ 195

€228

$245

Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Bar Brooch

£ 195

€228

$245

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian Garnet & Pearl Mourning Ring

£ 595

€695

$748

Victorian Garnet & Pearl Mourning Ring

£ 595

€695

$748

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring

£ 625

€730

$786

Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring

£ 625

€730

$786

Antiques in Oxford

Ellison Davies

1960s Gold Beetle Car Charm / Pendant

£ 125

€146

$157

1960s Gold Beetle Car Charm / Pendant

£ 125

€146

$157

Ellison Davies

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Circular Silver Locket

£ 135

€158

$170

Circular Silver Locket

£ 135

€158

$170

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Doubloon

Victorian Silver Earrings

£ 150

€175

$189

Victorian Silver Earrings

£ 150

€175

$189

Doubloon

Mantiques Bazaar

Pair of 1960s Danish silver cufflinks

£ 75

€88

$94

Pair of 1960s Danish silver cufflinks

£ 75

€88

$94

Mantiques Bazaar

Doubloon

Victorian Mourning stickpin

£ 145

€169

$182

Victorian Mourning stickpin

£ 145

€169

$182

Doubloon

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Vintage Silver Bangle London 1984

£ 165

€193

$208

Vintage Silver Bangle London 1984

£ 165

€193

$208

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Doubloon

18ct gold, emerald & diamond cluster ring

£ 395

€461

$497

18ct gold, emerald & diamond cluster ring

£ 395

€461

$497

Doubloon

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Silver Chain Link Cufflinks

£ 110

€128

$138

Silver Chain Link Cufflinks

£ 110

€128

$138

Brill Jewellery Ltd

Rarebits

Antique Chester Silver 1900 Baby Brooch

£ 56

€65

$70

Antique Chester Silver 1900 Baby Brooch

£ 56

€65

$70

Rarebits

Ellison Davies

9ct Yellow Gold Antique Style Peridot and Seed Pearl Dress Ring

£ 195

€228

$245

9ct Yellow Gold Antique Style Peridot and Seed Pearl Dress Ring

£ 195

€228

$245

Ellison Davies

Rare Antique Gifts

Victorian Garnet & Seed Pearl Pendant with Chain

£ 955

€1,116

$1,201

Victorian Garnet & Seed Pearl Pendant with Chain

£ 955

€1116

$1201

Rare Antique Gifts

Doubloon

Art Nouveau 9ct Gold & Pink Tourmaline Brooch

£ 245

€286

$308

Art Nouveau 9ct Gold & Pink Tourmaline Brooch

£ 245

€286

$308

Doubloon

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 18ct Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond & Sapphire Snake Serpent Ring Hallmarked London 1902

£ 1,490

€1,741

$1,874

Antique 18ct Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond & Sapphire Snake Serpent Ring Hallmarked London 1902

£ 1,490

€1741

$1874

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Underwoodhall

Paste Bracelet c.1950

£ 89

€104

$112

Paste Bracelet c.1950

£ 89

€104

$112

Underwoodhall

9ct Yellow Gold Horse & Jockey Charm / Pendant

£ 325

€380

$409

9ct Yellow Gold Horse & Jockey Charm / Pendant

£ 325

€380

$409

Underwoodhall

Wedgwood Jasper 9ct Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Wedgwood Jasper 9ct Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Underwoodhall

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