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

£ 50

€58

$67

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

£ 50

€58

$67

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Silver Scottish Viking Ship Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

Silver Scottish Viking Ship Brooch

£ 85

€98

$114

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Silver & Enamel Royal Air Force Brooch

£ 45

€52

$60

Silver & Enamel Royal Air Force Brooch

£ 45

€52

$60

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9ct Rose Gold Masonic Pendant

£ 195

€225

$261

9ct Rose Gold Masonic Pendant

£ 195

€225

$261

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18ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring

£ 325

€375

$436

18ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring

£ 325

€375

$436

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Antique Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Victorian Black Vulcanite Ball Fob

£ 68

€79

$91

Antique Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Victorian Black Vulcanite Ball Fob

£ 68

€79

$91

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Pair of 9ct Coral Flower Earrings

£ 49

€57

$66

Pair of 9ct Coral Flower Earrings

£ 49

€57

$66

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Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch c.1960

£ 69

€80

$92

Scottish Silver Viking Ship Brooch c.1960

£ 69

€80

$92

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9ct Gold Boxed with Dedication RAF Brooch 1918

£ 395

€456

$529

9ct Gold Boxed with Dedication RAF Brooch 1918

£ 395

€456

$529

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Satsuma Brooch Hand Painted with Cockerel

£ 89

€103

$119

Satsuma Brooch Hand Painted with Cockerel

£ 89

€103

$119

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Scottish Silver Sword Pin - Glasgow 1946

£ 110

€127

$147

Scottish Silver Sword Pin - Glasgow 1946

£ 110

€127

$147

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Antiques in Oxford

Early 20th Century Gold Dress Ring with Diamonds & Rubies

£ 380

€439

$509

Early 20th Century Gold Dress Ring with Diamonds & Rubies

£ 380

€439

$509

Antiques in Oxford

Edwardian Gold & Citrine Pendant

£ 450

€520

$603

Edwardian Gold & Citrine Pendant

£ 450

€520

$603

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Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Dress Ring

£ 995

€1,150

$1,333

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Dress Ring

£ 995

€1150

$1333

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Garnet & Gold Ring

£ 175

€202

$235

Garnet & Gold Ring

£ 175

€202

$235

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Antique Brooch & Scarf Clip Set, Scottish, Silver, Victorian c.1890

£ 695

€803

$931

Antique Brooch & Scarf Clip Set, Scottish, Silver, Victorian c.1890

£ 695

€803

$931

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9ct Gold Cross

£ 75

€87

$101

9ct Gold Cross

£ 75

€87

$101

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Chinese Jade Rat Pendant

£ 165

€191

$221

Chinese Jade Rat Pendant

£ 165

€191

$221

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15ct Gold Victorian Riding Crop & Fox Head Stock Pin

£ 410

€474

$549

15ct Gold Victorian Riding Crop & Fox Head Stock Pin

£ 410

€474

$549

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Murlle Bennett 9ct Gold, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Pendant

£ 245

€283

$328

Murlle Bennett 9ct Gold, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Pendant

£ 245

€283

$328

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Edwardian Amethyst & Pearl Brooch

£ 195

€225

$261

Edwardian Amethyst & Pearl Brooch

£ 195

€225

$261

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Edwardian 9ct Gold Pendant

£ 135

€156

$181

Edwardian 9ct Gold Pendant

£ 135

€156

$181

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Antiques in Oxford

Rare Silver Necklace Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen

£ 785

€907

$1,052

Rare Silver Necklace Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen

£ 785

€907

$1052

Antiques in Oxford

Superb Henning Koppel Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch

£ 575

€664

$771

Superb Henning Koppel Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch

£ 575

€664

$771

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen 18ct Gold 'Fusion' Ring

£ 1,450

€1,675

$1,943

Georg Jensen 18ct Gold 'Fusion' Ring

£ 1,450

€1675

$1943

Antiques in Oxford

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Victorian 15ct. Gold Fox Head Stock Pin

£ 440

€508

$590

Victorian 15ct. Gold Fox Head Stock Pin

£ 440

€508

$590

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Victorian 15ct Gold Fox Head Stock Pin

£ 189

€218

$253

Victorian 15ct Gold Fox Head Stock Pin

£ 189

€218

$253

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Antiques in Oxford

Modernist Brooch of Triangular Outline, by Georg Jensen

£ 250

€289

$335

Modernist Brooch of Triangular Outline, by Georg Jensen

£ 250

€289

$335

Antiques in Oxford

Georg Jensen Silver Abstract Brooch

£ 450

€520

$603

Georg Jensen Silver Abstract Brooch

£ 450

€520

$603

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Mid Victorian Yellow Metal & Lapis Lazuli Pendant

£ 195

€225

$261

Mid Victorian Yellow Metal & Lapis Lazuli Pendant

£ 195

€225

$261

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Vintage Quality Ornate Wide Gold Tone Bracelet with Safety Chain Boxed - Present / Birthday Gift

£ 55

€64

$74

Vintage Quality Ornate Wide Gold Tone Bracelet with Safety Chain Boxed - Present / Birthday Gift

£ 55

€64

$74

Antiques et Cetera

Antiques in Oxford

Art Nouveau Pendant in Gold & Turquoise - Barnet Henry Joseph

£ 795

€918

$1,065

Art Nouveau Pendant in Gold & Turquoise - Barnet Henry Joseph

£ 795

€918

$1065

Antiques in Oxford

Victorian 15ct Gold Ring Set with Rows of Pearls & Turquoise

£ 460

€531

$616

Victorian 15ct Gold Ring Set with Rows of Pearls & Turquoise

£ 460

€531

$616

Antiques in Oxford

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Pair of Late Victorian Yellow Metal and Ruby Earrings

£ 195

€225

$261

Pair of Late Victorian Yellow Metal and Ruby Earrings

£ 195

€225

$261

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Edwardian Silver & Hard Stone Shamrock Stickpin

£ 110

€127

$147

Edwardian Silver & Hard Stone Shamrock Stickpin

£ 110

€127

$147

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3 Edwardian Silver Stickpins

£ 125

€144

$168

3 Edwardian Silver Stickpins

£ 125

€144

$168

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Mid Victorian Agate & Yellow Metal Mounted Brooch

£ 139

€161

$186

Mid Victorian Agate & Yellow Metal Mounted Brooch

£ 139

€161

$186

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The Cathedral Illusion Set Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 375

€433

$503

The Cathedral Illusion Set Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 375

€433

$503

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Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Silver & Enamel Bracelet Liberty William Hair Haseler

£ 1,395

€1,612

$1,870

Arts & Crafts Silver & Enamel Bracelet Liberty William Hair Haseler

£ 1,395

€1612

$1870

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Antique Gifts

Antique Hallmarked Gold Amethyst Necklace February Birthstone

£ 825

€953

$1,106

Antique Hallmarked Gold Amethyst Necklace February Birthstone

£ 825

€953

$1106

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