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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The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Pearl Necklace with Amethyst Clasp Two Strand 1960's Pearl Choker

£ 1,350

€1,543

$1,784

Vintage Pearl Necklace with Amethyst Clasp Two Strand 1960's Pearl Choker

£ 1,350

€1543

$1784

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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9ct Gold Onyx & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 150

€171

$198

9ct Gold Onyx & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 150

€171

$198

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Pearl & Ruby Cocktail Ring

£ 265

€303

$350

Pearl & Ruby Cocktail Ring

£ 265

€303

$350

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Edwardian 15ct Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 225

€257

$297

Edwardian 15ct Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Brooch

£ 225

€257

$297

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9ct Gold Cameo Brooch

£ 245

€280

$324

9ct Gold Cameo Brooch

£ 245

€280

$324

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Victorian 15ct Gold Garnet Stickpin

£ 100

€114

$132

Victorian 15ct Gold Garnet Stickpin

£ 100

€114

$132

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18ct Gold & Platinum 2 Stone Diamond Twist Ring

£ 250

€286

$330

18ct Gold & Platinum 2 Stone Diamond Twist Ring

£ 250

€286

$330

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antiquejewellers.com

The Antique 1903 Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire Ring

£ 1,059

€1,210

$1,399

The Antique 1903 Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire Ring

£ 1,059

€1210

$1399

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Antiques et Cetera

Black Pearl Necklace & Earrings Boxed Set - Ideal Xmas Gift

£ 70

€80

$93

Black Pearl Necklace & Earrings Boxed Set - Ideal Xmas Gift

£ 70

€80

$93

Antiques et Cetera

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Victorian Diamond & Pearl Ring

£ 375

€428

$496

Victorian Diamond & Pearl Ring

£ 375

€428

$496

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Antiques et Cetera

Cultured One Size Boxed Pearl Necklace with Silver Toggle Closing - Ideal Birthday / Xmas Gift

£ 95

€109

$126

Cultured One Size Boxed Pearl Necklace with Silver Toggle Closing - Ideal Birthday / Xmas Gift

£ 95

€109

$126

Antiques et Cetera

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18ct Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring

£ 275

€314

$363

18ct Gold 3 Stone Diamond Ring

£ 275

€314

$363

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Gold Cameo Pendant

£ 115

€131

$152

Gold Cameo Pendant

£ 115

€131

$152

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Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Aquamarine Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and Gold

£ 2,750

€3,142

$3,634

Edwardian Aquamarine Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and Gold

£ 2,750

€3142

$3634

Antiques in Oxford

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Art Deco Platinum Band

£ 195

€223

$258

Art Deco Platinum Band

£ 195

€223

$258

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Edwardian 15ct Gold, Turquoise & Pearl Brooch

£ 275

€314

$363

Edwardian 15ct Gold, Turquoise & Pearl Brooch

£ 275

€314

$363

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Rare Antique Gifts

Antique 9ct Gold Glasgow Assayed Locket 1911

£ 730

€834

$965

Antique 9ct Gold Glasgow Assayed Locket 1911

£ 730

€834

$965

Rare Antique Gifts

riversidemaximus23

Georgian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1830s Antique Large Brass Verge Balance Cock Fob

£ 78

€89

$103

Georgian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1830s Antique Large Brass Verge Balance Cock Fob

£ 78

€89

$103

riversidemaximus23

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Edwardian 9ct Gold, Sapphire & Seed Pearl Pendant

£ 295

€337

$390

Edwardian 9ct Gold, Sapphire & Seed Pearl Pendant

£ 295

€337

$390

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9ct Gold Heart Cut Citrine Brooch

£ 245

€280

$324

9ct Gold Heart Cut Citrine Brooch

£ 245

€280

$324

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Penrose Antiques Ltd

Shipton & Co Iona Design Brooch, Chester 1946

£ 125

€143

$165

Shipton & Co Iona Design Brooch, Chester 1946

£ 125

€143

$165

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Fincraigs Antiques

Diamond Silver Cross

£ 1,250

€1,428

$1,652

Diamond Silver Cross

£ 1,250

€1428

$1652

Fincraigs Antiques

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Victorian Gold & Turquoise Brooch

£ 265

€303

$350

Victorian Gold & Turquoise Brooch

£ 265

€303

$350

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Antiques in Oxford

Platinum Brooch with Diamonds, Citrines & Sapphires c.1950

£ 950

€1,085

$1,255

Platinum Brooch with Diamonds, Citrines & Sapphires c.1950

£ 950

€1085

$1255

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian 15ct Gold Brooch with Cannetille Detail, Turquoise & Diamond

£ 625

€714

$826

Victorian 15ct Gold Brooch with Cannetille Detail, Turquoise & Diamond

£ 625

€714

$826

Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Edith Linnell Earrings

£ 445

€508

$588

Arts & Crafts Edith Linnell Earrings

£ 445

€508

$588

Antiques in Oxford

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15ct Gold & Coral Brooch

£ 295

€337

$390

15ct Gold & Coral Brooch

£ 295

€337

$390

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Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Dorrie Nossiter Clip, Rare Jade, Moonstone & Chrysoprase

£ 950

€1,085

$1,255

Arts & Crafts Dorrie Nossiter Clip, Rare Jade, Moonstone & Chrysoprase

£ 950

€1085

$1255

Antiques in Oxford

Jugendstil Art Nouveau Silver, Enamel & Chrysoprase Necklace

£ 1,150

€1,314

$1,520

Jugendstil Art Nouveau Silver, Enamel & Chrysoprase Necklace

£ 1,150

€1314

$1520

Antiques in Oxford

19ct Gold Demantoid Garnet Salamander Brooch

Reserved

19ct Gold Demantoid Garnet Salamander Brooch

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

18ct Gold Opal & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€857

$991

18ct Gold Opal & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€857

$991

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Necklace

£ 725

€828

$958

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Turquoise & Pearl Necklace

£ 725

€828

$958

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Collar & Quartz Pendant

£ 4,200

€4,799

$5,550

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Collar & Quartz Pendant

£ 4,200

€4799

$5550

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Torun Drop & Neck Ring, Rare

£ 4,750

€5,427

$6,277

Georg Jensen Silver Torun Drop & Neck Ring, Rare

£ 4,750

€5427

$6277

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Butterfly & Flower Brooch, Rare

Reserved

Georg Jensen Silver Butterfly & Flower Brooch, Rare

Reserved

Antiques in Oxford

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Pair of 9ct Gold, Amethyst Earrings

£ 265

€303

$350

Pair of 9ct Gold, Amethyst Earrings

£ 265

€303

$350

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W&W Antiques

Scottish Victorian 'Star of Snowdoun' Enamel & Pearl Purity Brooch 1859

£ 845

€965

$1,117

Scottish Victorian 'Star of Snowdoun' Enamel & Pearl Purity Brooch 1859

£ 845

€965

$1117

W&W Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

9ct White Gold Ball Stud Earrings- Boxed - Ideal Gift / Present

£ 50

€57

$66

9ct White Gold Ball Stud Earrings- Boxed - Ideal Gift / Present

£ 50

€57

$66

Antiques et Cetera

Underwoodhall

Silver Scottish Viking Ship Brooch

£ 85

€97

$112

Silver Scottish Viking Ship Brooch

£ 85

€97

$112

Underwoodhall

Silver & Enamel Royal Air Force Brooch

£ 45

€51

$59

Silver & Enamel Royal Air Force Brooch

£ 45

€51

$59

Underwoodhall

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