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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riversidemaximus23

Sterling Silver Bangle Vintage 1973 Modernist Chunky Bracelet 7 1/2" Length

£ 82

€94

$108

Sterling Silver Bangle Vintage 1973 Modernist Chunky Bracelet 7 1/2" Length

£ 82

€94

$108

riversidemaximus23

Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size I 1/2

£ 325

€371

$429

Vintage 18ct Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size I 1/2

£ 325

€371

$429

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Spinel Full Eternity Ring Size N 1/2

£ 245

€280

$324

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Spinel Full Eternity Ring Size N 1/2

£ 245

€280

$324

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold 0.375 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size L 1/2

£ 395

€451

$522

Antique 18ct Gold 0.375 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Size L 1/2

£ 395

€451

$522

Nates Gems

Antique Sterling Silver Buckle Ring Band Size M 1/2 c.1890

£ 50

€57

$66

Antique Sterling Silver Buckle Ring Band Size M 1/2 c.1890

£ 50

€57

$66

Nates Gems

UK Vintage Watch LTD

Vintage September 1979 Seiko Quartz 0903-8120 Type 2

£ 230

€263

$304

Vintage September 1979 Seiko Quartz 0903-8120 Type 2

£ 230

€263

$304

UK Vintage Watch LTD

riversidemaximus23

Pocket Watch Chain Silver Fob Antique 1887 Commemorative Queen Victoria Jubilee

£ 68

€78

$90

Pocket Watch Chain Silver Fob Antique 1887 Commemorative Queen Victoria Jubilee

£ 68

€78

$90

riversidemaximus23

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Italian Neoclassical Roman Goddess Aurora in Her Horse-drawn Chariot — Georgian Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1820

£ 2,595

€2,965

$3,429

Italian Neoclassical Roman Goddess Aurora in Her Horse-drawn Chariot — Georgian Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1820

£ 2,595

€2965

$3429

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Norman Grant Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Norman Grant Silver & Enamel Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

AC Silver

Antique Essex Crystal & 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1880

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique Essex Crystal & 18k Yellow Gold Brooch c.1880

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Pair of 9ct Gold & Rose de France Amethyst Drop Earrings

£ 275

€314

$363

Pair of 9ct Gold & Rose de France Amethyst Drop Earrings

£ 275

€314

$363

Aion Jewellery

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Butterfly Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Edwardian Silver & Paste Diamond Butterfly Brooch

£ 95

€109

$126

Aion Jewellery

AC Silver

Vintage 0.65ct Emerald & 0.46ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1940

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

Vintage 0.65ct Emerald & 0.46ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring c.1940

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

AC Silver

Aion Jewellery

Scottish Iona Silver & Moss Agate Tie/collar Stud

£ 68

€78

$90

Scottish Iona Silver & Moss Agate Tie/collar Stud

£ 68

€78

$90

Aion Jewellery

Art Deco Silver, Marcasite & Amethyst Panel Link Bracelet

£ 125

€143

$165

Art Deco Silver, Marcasite & Amethyst Panel Link Bracelet

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

Horseshoe Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace with Spider & Web

£ 125

€143

$165

Horseshoe Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace with Spider & Web

£ 125

€143

$165

Aion Jewellery

Pair of 1900's French 18ct Gold & Seed Pearl Earrings

£ 150

€171

$198

Pair of 1900's French 18ct Gold & Seed Pearl Earrings

£ 150

€171

$198

Aion Jewellery

Victorian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Stick Pin

£ 165

€189

$218

Victorian 9ct Gold & Amethyst Stick Pin

£ 165

€189

$218

Aion Jewellery

The Chelsea Bijouterie

French Art Deco 1930s Ruby & Diamond 18ct Gold Cocktail Ring – Retro Vintage Statement

£ 1,590

€1,817

$2,101

French Art Deco 1930s Ruby & Diamond 18ct Gold Cocktail Ring – Retro Vintage Statement

£ 1,590

€1817

$2101

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Nates Gems

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring Size M

£ 325

€371

$429

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring Size M

£ 325

€371

$429

Nates Gems

Antique 8ct Rose Gold Honey Amber Ring Band Size O 1/2

£ 145

€166

$192

Antique 8ct Rose Gold Honey Amber Ring Band Size O 1/2

£ 145

€166

$192

Nates Gems

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Boat Ring R 1/2 c.1910

£ 350

€400

$463

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Boat Ring R 1/2 c.1910

£ 350

€400

$463

Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Heavy Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Ring Size N

£ 550

€628

$727

Vintage 18ct Heavy Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Ring Size N

£ 550

€628

$727

Nates Gems

Vintage 22ct Heavy Gold Platinum Tourmaline Ring Size O

£ 995

€1,137

$1,315

Vintage 22ct Heavy Gold Platinum Tourmaline Ring Size O

£ 995

€1137

$1315

Nates Gems

Vintage 18ct Solid Gold Pearl Garnet Halo Ring Size O 1/2

£ 450

€514

$595

Vintage 18ct Solid Gold Pearl Garnet Halo Ring Size O 1/2

£ 450

€514

$595

Nates Gems

AC Silver

Antique Art Deco 1.53ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Dress Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique Art Deco 1.53ct Diamond & 18k White Gold Dress Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Vintage 2.30ct Sapphire & 5.50ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Bracelet 1967

£ 5,950

€6,798

$7,863

Vintage 2.30ct Sapphire & 5.50ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Bracelet 1967

£ 5,950

€6798

$7863

AC Silver

Antique Edwardian 0.26ct Ruby 1.02ct Diamond Pearl & Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch

£ 3,950

€4,513

$5,220

Antique Edwardian 0.26ct Ruby 1.02ct Diamond Pearl & Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch

£ 3,950

€4513

$5220

AC Silver

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage Kutchinsky 18ct Gold Tiger’s Eye Ring – London 1970/1971 Designer Statement Ring

£ 4,250

€4,856

$5,616

Vintage Kutchinsky 18ct Gold Tiger’s Eye Ring – London 1970/1971 Designer Statement Ring

£ 4,250

€4856

$5616

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Rare Andrew Grima 18ct Gold Cufflinks – London 1972 – Vintage Signed Collectors’ Jewellery

£ 4,670

€5,336

$6,172

Rare Andrew Grima 18ct Gold Cufflinks – London 1972 – Vintage Signed Collectors’ Jewellery

£ 4,670

€5336

$6172

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Ring – 18ct Gold Bague au Firmament Circa 1820

£ 2,590

€2,959

$3,423

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Ring – 18ct Gold Bague au Firmament Circa 1820

£ 2,590

€2959

$3423

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Fine Italian Micro Mosaic Bracelet

£ 395

€451

$522

A Fine Italian Micro Mosaic Bracelet

£ 395

€451

$522

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Continental Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 325

€371

$429

A Continental Silver Filigree and Enamel Butterfly Brooch

£ 325

€371

$429

Robert Belcher Antiques

AC Silver

Antique French Art Deco 0.45ct Sapphire & 1.75ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Antique French Art Deco 0.45ct Sapphire & 1.75ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring c.1920

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

AC Silver

Highland Antiques Limited

Victorian Silver Montrose Agate & Citrine Brooch c.1880

£ 495

€566

$654

Victorian Silver Montrose Agate & Citrine Brooch c.1880

£ 495

€566

$654

Highland Antiques Limited

Jo Brayshaw

Edwardian Gold & Diamond Stock Pin Brooch - Chester 1907

£ 245

€280

$324

Edwardian Gold & Diamond Stock Pin Brooch - Chester 1907

£ 245

€280

$324

Jo Brayshaw

Rare Antique Gifts

Dainty 9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 850

€971

$1,123

Dainty 9ct Yellow Gold Antique Locket Necklace

£ 850

€971

$1123

Rare Antique Gifts

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Vintage 1950s Multi-strand Seed Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Barrel Clasp

£ 850

€971

$1,123

Vintage 1950s Multi-strand Seed Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Barrel Clasp

£ 850

€971

$1123

The Chelsea Bijouterie

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

9ct Gold Pig Hat Pin

£ 85

€97

$112

9ct Gold Pig Hat Pin

£ 85

€97

$112

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The Chelsea Bijouterie

Antique 1920s Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring – Daisy Design – 18ct Gold

£ 890

€1,017

$1,176

Antique 1920s Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring – Daisy Design – 18ct Gold

£ 890

€1017

$1176

The Chelsea Bijouterie

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