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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Underwoodhall

White Metal Miners Lamp Seal Brooch

£ 89

€103

$119

White Metal Miners Lamp Seal Brooch

£ 89

€103

$119

Underwoodhall

AC Silver

0.47ct Sapphire & 0.50ct Emerald, 0.77ct Diamond & Platinum Twist Ring c.1950

£ 4,125

€4,766

$5,528

0.47ct Sapphire & 0.50ct Emerald, 0.77ct Diamond & Platinum Twist Ring c.1950

£ 4,125

€4766

$5528

AC Silver

1.73ct Diamond & Platinum Cocktail Ring - Art Deco c.1925

£ 5,950

€6,874

$7,974

1.73ct Diamond & Platinum Cocktail Ring - Art Deco c.1925

£ 5,950

€6874

$7974

AC Silver

Seed Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings - Antique c.1890

£ 1,695

€1,958

$2,272

Seed Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Drop Earrings - Antique c.1890

£ 1,695

€1958

$2272

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Danish Silver Necklace Hans Jensen

£ 250

€289

$335

Danish Silver Necklace Hans Jensen

£ 250

€289

$335

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian Gold & Garnet Drop Earrings

£ 1,100

€1,271

$1,474

Victorian Gold & Garnet Drop Earrings

£ 1,100

€1271

$1474

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Torun Collar & Teardrop Pendant

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,634

Rare Georg Jensen Silver Torun Collar & Teardrop Pendant

£ 4,950

€5719

$6634

Antiques in Oxford

Early Victorian Garnet & Pearl Dress Ring

£ 425

€491

$570

Early Victorian Garnet & Pearl Dress Ring

£ 425

€491

$570

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

0.20ct Sapphire & 0.87ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring - Antique c.1920

£ 2,750

€3,177

$3,686

0.20ct Sapphire & 0.87ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring - Antique c.1920

£ 2,750

€3177

$3686

AC Silver

0.45ct Ruby & Sapphire, 1.50ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Bangle - Antique c.1890

£ 4,345

€5,020

$5,823

0.45ct Ruby & Sapphire, 1.50ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Bangle - Antique c.1890

£ 4,345

€5020

$5823

AC Silver

Antique 1.89ct Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch Circa 1930

£ 3,950

€4,564

$5,294

Antique 1.89ct Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch Circa 1930

£ 3,950

€4564

$5294

AC Silver

1.03ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring

£ 3,450

€3,986

$4,624

1.03ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring

£ 3,450

€3986

$4624

AC Silver

Chamade Antiques

Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 750

€867

$1,005

Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 750

€867

$1005

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Three Stone Solitaire Ring

£ 575

€664

$771

Diamond Three Stone Solitaire Ring

£ 575

€664

$771

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire 1ct. Total

£ 975

€1,126

$1,307

Diamond Solitaire 1ct. Total

£ 975

€1126

$1307

Chamade Antiques

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The Antique Victorian Lovers Hands Agate Fede Ring

£ 1,399

€1,616

$1,875

The Antique Victorian Lovers Hands Agate Fede Ring

£ 1,399

€1616

$1875

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AC Silver

1.57ct Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Marquise Ring - Antique c.1900

£ 4,125

€4,766

$5,528

1.57ct Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Marquise Ring - Antique c.1900

£ 4,125

€4766

$5528

AC Silver

1.20ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Bracelet - Art Deco c.1940

£ 7,950

€9,185

$10,654

1.20ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Bracelet - Art Deco c.1940

£ 7,950

€9185

$10654

AC Silver

Doubloon

Edwardian Gold Pendant

£ 195

€225

$261

Edwardian Gold Pendant

£ 195

€225

$261

Doubloon

Amethyst & Diamond Ring

£ 350

€404

$469

Amethyst & Diamond Ring

£ 350

€404

$469

Doubloon

AC Silver

Seed Pearl & 14ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch - Antique c.1890

£ 1,795

€2,074

$2,406

Seed Pearl & 14ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch - Antique c.1890

£ 1,795

€2074

$2406

AC Silver

Doubloon

9ct Gold Terrier Dog Brooch

£ 325

€375

$436

9ct Gold Terrier Dog Brooch

£ 325

€375

$436

Doubloon

AC Silver

Pearl & 1.34ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1940

£ 4,345

€5,020

$5,823

Pearl & 1.34ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Dress Ring c.1940

£ 4,345

€5020

$5823

AC Silver

IM Chaney Antique Furniture

French Repousse Ware Silver Plated Box

£ 120

€139

$161

French Repousse Ware Silver Plated Box

£ 120

€139

$161

IM Chaney Antique Furniture

Antiques in Oxford

1950s Baroque Pearl & Diamond Ring

£ 785

€907

$1,052

1950s Baroque Pearl & Diamond Ring

£ 785

€907

$1052

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Ring Number 126

£ 225

€260

$302

Georg Jensen Silver Ring Number 126

£ 225

€260

$302

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Very Early Georg Jensen Brooch

£ 975

€1,126

$1,307

Rare Very Early Georg Jensen Brooch

£ 975

€1126

$1307

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Astrid Fogg Silver Bracelet

£ 1,600

€1,849

$2,144

Georg Jensen Astrid Fogg Silver Bracelet

£ 1,600

€1849

$2144

Antiques in Oxford

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

Antique Belle Epoque 4.20 Carat Sapphire & 2.00 Carat Diamond Pendant / Brooch c.1900

Reserved

Antique Belle Epoque 4.20 Carat Sapphire & 2.00 Carat Diamond Pendant / Brooch c.1900

Reserved

Fine Jewels of Harrogate

riversidemaximus23

Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Spinner Fob 1890s Antique Horseshoe & Jockey Chunky Fob

£ 155

€179

$208

Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Spinner Fob 1890s Antique Horseshoe & Jockey Chunky Fob

£ 155

€179

$208

riversidemaximus23

IM Chaney Antique Furniture

Boxed Set of Mother of Pearl Gentleman's Dress Accessories

£ 40

€46

$54

Boxed Set of Mother of Pearl Gentleman's Dress Accessories

£ 40

€46

$54

IM Chaney Antique Furniture

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Quality Gilt Rhinestone Link Bracelet

£ 45

€52

$60

Vintage Quality Gilt Rhinestone Link Bracelet

£ 45

€52

$60

Antiques et Cetera

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Ring Five Stone Half Hoop Victorian Engagement Ring

£ 320

€370

$429

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Ring Five Stone Half Hoop Victorian Engagement Ring

£ 320

€370

$429

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Doubloon

Victorian 9ct Gold Scottish Agate Stickpin

£ 110

€127

$147

Victorian 9ct Gold Scottish Agate Stickpin

£ 110

€127

$147

Doubloon

Coral & Gold Earrings

£ 165

€191

$221

Coral & Gold Earrings

£ 165

€191

$221

Doubloon

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Vintage Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

£ 450

€520

$603

Antique Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Vintage Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

£ 450

€520

$603

The Chelsea Bijouterie

antiquejewellers.com

The Georgian Pearl & Enamel Mourning Ring

£ 1,239

€1,431

$1,660

The Georgian Pearl & Enamel Mourning Ring

£ 1,239

€1431

$1660

antiquejewellers.com

Antiques in Oxford

Early Rare Georg Jensen Henry Pilstrup Necklace Set with Amethysts

£ 3,800

€4,390

$5,093

Early Rare Georg Jensen Henry Pilstrup Necklace Set with Amethysts

£ 3,800

€4390

$5093

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Silver Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Georg Jensen with Early Mark

£ 4,995

€5,771

$6,694

Rare Silver Lapis Lazuli Necklace by Georg Jensen with Early Mark

£ 4,995

€5771

$6694

Antiques in Oxford

Art Deco Mourning Brooch in Diamond, Pearls & Onyx

£ 575

€664

$771

Art Deco Mourning Brooch in Diamond, Pearls & Onyx

£ 575

€664

$771

Antiques in Oxford

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