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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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Mexican Silver Bird Brooch - Rafael Melendez

£ 120

€140

$151

Mexican Silver Bird Brooch - Rafael Melendez

£ 120

€140

$151

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The Antique 1874 Garnet & Seed Pearl Mourning Ring

£ 529

€618

$665

The Antique 1874 Garnet & Seed Pearl Mourning Ring

£ 529

€618

$665

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Silver Enamel Bracelet - Pat Cheney

£ 150

€175

$189

Silver Enamel Bracelet - Pat Cheney

£ 150

€175

$189

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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The Antique Georgian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 4,359

€5,092

$5,483

The Antique Georgian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 4,359

€5092

$5483

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AC Silver

Antique 1.77ct Diamond, Enamel & Platinum Horse & Huntsman Brooch

£ 6,950

€8,119

$8,742

Antique 1.77ct Diamond, Enamel & Platinum Horse & Huntsman Brooch

£ 6,950

€8119

$8742

AC Silver

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The Antique 1872 Garnet & Rock Quartz Ornate Ring

£ 549

€641

$691

The Antique 1872 Garnet & Rock Quartz Ornate Ring

£ 549

€641

$691

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AC Silver

Antique 1.60ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

Antique 1.60ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

Doubloon

Silver Greyhound Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Silver Greyhound Brooch

£ 65

€76

$82

Doubloon

Amethyst & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Amethyst & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€169

$182

Doubloon

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Single Strand Very Long Pearl Necklace 54" Vintage 1960s Triple Double Sautoir

£ 860

€1,005

$1,082

Single Strand Very Long Pearl Necklace 54" Vintage 1960s Triple Double Sautoir

£ 860

€1005

$1082

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Doubloon

Aston Martin Silver & Enamel Stickpin

£ 110

€128

$138

Aston Martin Silver & Enamel Stickpin

£ 110

€128

$138

Doubloon

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Bracelet Sterling Silver 1940s Bond Boyd Toronto Wide Fancy Panels 7 1/2" L

£ 95

€111

$119

Bracelet Sterling Silver 1940s Bond Boyd Toronto Wide Fancy Panels 7 1/2" L

£ 95

€111

$119

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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Foliate Cufflinks Edwardian Hallmarked Birmingham 1908

£ 360

€421

$453

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Foliate Cufflinks Edwardian Hallmarked Birmingham 1908

£ 360

€421

$453

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Pearl Bracelet with Peridot Cluster Clasp 9ct Gold 1950s Triple Strand

£ 890

€1,040

$1,120

Vintage Pearl Bracelet with Peridot Cluster Clasp 9ct Gold 1950s Triple Strand

£ 890

€1040

$1120

The Chelsea Bijouterie

FB Antiques

Antique Platinum Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Antique Platinum Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

FB Antiques

AC Silver

Vintage 6.87ct Diamond & Platinum Cornucopia Brooch c.1950

£ 13,950

€16,296

$17,547

Vintage 6.87ct Diamond & Platinum Cornucopia Brooch c.1950

£ 13,950

€16296

$17547

AC Silver

Andrew Cox Antiques

A Gorgeous Charles Horner Silver & Enamel Pendant

£ 135

€158

$170

A Gorgeous Charles Horner Silver & Enamel Pendant

£ 135

€158

$170

Andrew Cox Antiques

Bijou and box’s

Edwardian Silver Chain

£ 170

€199

$214

Edwardian Silver Chain

£ 170

€199

$214

Bijou and box’s

Lefays Fine Arts

Carnelian Hardstone Cameo 18ct Gold Brooch of Classical Lady

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Carnelian Hardstone Cameo 18ct Gold Brooch of Classical Lady

£ 895

€1045

$1126

Lefays Fine Arts

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Victorian Horseshoe Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Large Equestrian Nickel Fob

£ 36

€42

$45

Victorian Horseshoe Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Large Equestrian Nickel Fob

£ 36

€42

$45

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AC Silver

Antique 0.56ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 1,095

€1,279

$1,377

Antique 0.56ct Diamond & 9ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch c.1900

£ 1,095

€1279

$1377

AC Silver

Celtic Heritage

Vintage Silver Scottish Nessie Playing the Bagpipes Charm

£ 28

€33

$35

Vintage Silver Scottish Nessie Playing the Bagpipes Charm

£ 28

€33

$35

Celtic Heritage

Scottish Sterling Silver Charm, Pendant, Iona Style. 1950s/60s.

£ 30

€35

$38

Scottish Sterling Silver Charm, Pendant, Iona Style. 1950s/60s.

£ 30

€35

$38

Celtic Heritage

Sally White Vintage

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

£ 795

€929

$1,000

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

£ 795

€929

$1000

Sally White Vintage

Celtic Heritage

Sterling Silver Scottish Themed Sgian Dubh Brooch - Antique

£ 30

€35

$38

Sterling Silver Scottish Themed Sgian Dubh Brooch - Antique

£ 30

€35

$38

Celtic Heritage

Doubloon

1930s Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch

£ 345

€403

$434

1930s Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch

£ 345

€403

$434

Doubloon

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Victorian Fob 12ct Gold Filled & Nepheline Pocket Watch Chain Large Antique Fob

£ 135

€158

$170

Victorian Fob 12ct Gold Filled & Nepheline Pocket Watch Chain Large Antique Fob

£ 135

€158

$170

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Century Antiques

World War 1 9ct Gold & Tortoiseshell Sweetheart Brooch - Norfolk Regiment - 1916

£ 95

€111

$119

World War 1 9ct Gold & Tortoiseshell Sweetheart Brooch - Norfolk Regiment - 1916

£ 95

€111

$119

Century Antiques

Artsubject

Genuine Baltic Amber Beads Necklace - 68 grams - Latvia c.1970

£ 499

€583

$628

Genuine Baltic Amber Beads Necklace - 68 grams - Latvia c.1970

£ 499

€583

$628

Artsubject

Antique Latvian Solid Silver Sakta Brooch with Butterscotch Amber Stone c.1950

£ 89

€104

$112

Antique Latvian Solid Silver Sakta Brooch with Butterscotch Amber Stone c.1950

£ 89

€104

$112

Artsubject

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Gents Omega Constellation Beads of Rice Bracelet c.1960

£ 195

€228

$245

Gents Omega Constellation Beads of Rice Bracelet c.1960

£ 195

€228

$245

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

AC Silver

Natural Pearl & 1.75ct Diamond & 17ct White Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Natural Pearl & 1.75ct Diamond & 17ct White Gold Brooch

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

AC Silver

1.26ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5,782

$6,226

1.26ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Ring c.1930

£ 4,950

€5782

$6226

AC Silver

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The Antique Victorian Butterfly Pietra Dura Ring

£ 699

€817

$879

The Antique Victorian Butterfly Pietra Dura Ring

£ 699

€817

$879

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Andrew Cox Antiques

Stunning Austro-hungarian Silver Gilt Cross Pendant

£ 325

€380

$409

Stunning Austro-hungarian Silver Gilt Cross Pendant

£ 325

€380

$409

Andrew Cox Antiques

AC Silver

Antique 2.20ct Ruby & 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring c.1900

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Antique 2.20ct Ruby & 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring c.1900

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

AC Silver

Celtic Heritage

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Bangle with Grey Banded Agate

£ 490

€572

$616

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Bangle with Grey Banded Agate

£ 490

€572

$616

Celtic Heritage

Early 20th Century Scottish Themed Sterling Silver Agate Wishbone Brooch

£ 40

€47

$50

Early 20th Century Scottish Themed Sterling Silver Agate Wishbone Brooch

£ 40

€47

$50

Celtic Heritage

AC Silver

Antique 20ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain c.1900

£ 5,450

€6,366

$6,855

Antique 20ct Yellow Gold Longuard Chain c.1900

£ 5,450

€6366

$6855

AC Silver

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The Antique Victorian Ruby, Pearl & Emerald Daisy Ring

£ 1,289

€1,506

$1,621

The Antique Victorian Ruby, Pearl & Emerald Daisy Ring

£ 1,289

€1506

$1621

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