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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Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Gold Bright Cut Mourning Brooch

£ 325

€372

$437

Gold Bright Cut Mourning Brooch

£ 325

€372

$437

Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Gold Fob - Large

£ 290

€332

$390

Gold Fob - Large

£ 290

€332

$390

Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Doubloon

9ct Gold, Sapphire & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€166

$195

9ct Gold, Sapphire & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€166

$195

Doubloon

18ct White Gold, Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 495

€566

$665

18ct White Gold, Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 495

€566

$665

Doubloon

Pair of 9ct Gold & Onyx Cufflinks

£ 265

€303

$356

Pair of 9ct Gold & Onyx Cufflinks

£ 265

€303

$356

Doubloon

Victoria Antiques

Superb Tunbridge Ware Box C.1880

£ 580

€663

$779

Superb Tunbridge Ware Box C.1880

£ 580

€663

$779

Victoria Antiques

Tumbridge Ware Box c.1880

£ 495

€566

$665

Tumbridge Ware Box c.1880

£ 495

€566

$665

Victoria Antiques

Wessex House Antiques

Antique 9ct Gold & Ruby Pendant & Chain c.1880

£ 495

€566

$665

Antique 9ct Gold & Ruby Pendant & Chain c.1880

£ 495

€566

$665

Wessex House Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Pair of Ornate Gilt Pierced Ruby Earrings - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 36

€41

$48

Vintage Pair of Ornate Gilt Pierced Ruby Earrings - Boxed / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 36

€41

$48

Antiques et Cetera

Chamade Antiques

Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1,373

$1,612

Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1373

$1612

Chamade Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

Stunning Pair of Vintage Gilt Sparkling Gem Set Chandelier Earrings - Boxed Gift

£ 45

€51

$60

Stunning Pair of Vintage Gilt Sparkling Gem Set Chandelier Earrings - Boxed Gift

£ 45

€51

$60

Antiques et Cetera

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Serpentine Ring

£ 1,450

€1,659

$1,948

Diamond Serpentine Ring

£ 1,450

€1659

$1948

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire Ring G.I.A Certified

£ 1,300

€1,487

$1,747

Diamond Solitaire Ring G.I.A Certified

£ 1,300

€1487

$1747

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 1,100

€1,258

$1,478

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 1,100

€1258

$1478

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 865

€989

$1,162

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 865

€989

$1162

Chamade Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

Vintage Designer 'Exquisite' 1950s Rhinestone Bracelet - Boxed / Jewellery / Ideal Present

£ 63

€72

$85

Vintage Designer 'Exquisite' 1950s Rhinestone Bracelet - Boxed / Jewellery / Ideal Present

£ 63

€72

$85

Antiques et Cetera

Chamade Antiques

Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks

£ 550

€629

$739

Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks

£ 550

€629

$739

Chamade Antiques

Black & White Diamond Bombe Ring

£ 1,950

€2,231

$2,620

Black & White Diamond Bombe Ring

£ 1,950

€2231

$2620

Chamade Antiques

Japanese Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1,087

$1,276

Japanese Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1087

$1276

Chamade Antiques

Tortoise Shell Box c.1890

£ 275

€315

$369

Tortoise Shell Box c.1890

£ 275

€315

$369

Chamade Antiques

Japanese Three Row Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1,087

$1,276

Japanese Three Row Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1087

$1276

Chamade Antiques

Solitaire Diamond Ring

£ 1,900

€2,173

$2,553

Solitaire Diamond Ring

£ 1,900

€2173

$2553

Chamade Antiques

Diamond & Sapphire Earrings & Pendant

£ 2,500

€2,860

$3,359

Diamond & Sapphire Earrings & Pendant

£ 2,500

€2860

$3359

Chamade Antiques

Ruby & Diamond Earrings

£ 1,100

€1,258

$1,478

Ruby & Diamond Earrings

£ 1,100

€1258

$1478

Chamade Antiques

Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring c.1949

£ 1,950

€2,231

$2,620

Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring c.1949

£ 1,950

€2231

$2620

Chamade Antiques

Rolex Style Ring

£ 1,750

€2,002

$2,351

Rolex Style Ring

£ 1,750

€2002

$2351

Chamade Antiques

Pink Champagne Diamond Earrings c.1960

£ 1,600

€1,830

$2,150

Pink Champagne Diamond Earrings c.1960

£ 1,600

€1830

$2150

Chamade Antiques

Cultured Pearls 2 Row

£ 380

€435

$511

Cultured Pearls 2 Row

£ 380

€435

$511

Chamade Antiques

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€858

$1,008

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€858

$1008

Chamade Antiques

Gem Opal Cameo Pendant / Brooch

£ 1,500

€1,716

$2,015

Gem Opal Cameo Pendant / Brooch

£ 1,500

€1716

$2015

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Cross Large

£ 3,250

€3,718

$4,366

Diamond Cross Large

£ 3,250

€3718

$4366

Chamade Antiques

Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 780

€892

$1,048

Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 780

€892

$1048

Chamade Antiques

South Sea Cultured Pearls

£ 550

€629

$739

South Sea Cultured Pearls

£ 550

€629

$739

Chamade Antiques

Jade & Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

£ 1,300

€1,487

$1,747

Jade & Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

£ 1,300

€1487

$1747

Chamade Antiques

18ct White Gold Eternity Ring c.1950

£ 850

€972

$1,142

18ct White Gold Eternity Ring c.1950

£ 850

€972

$1142

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Tiara Ring

£ 199.50

€228

$268

Diamond Tiara Ring

£ 199.50

€228

$268

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire 2.05 Carats

£ 2,950

€3,375

$3,963

Diamond Solitaire 2.05 Carats

£ 2,950

€3375

$3963

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 775

€887

$1,041

Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 775

€887

$1041

Chamade Antiques

Cultured Pearls with Topaz Citrines

£ 650

€744

$873

Cultured Pearls with Topaz Citrines

£ 650

€744

$873

Chamade Antiques

Fine Cultured Pearl Collar

£ 950

€1,087

$1,276

Fine Cultured Pearl Collar

£ 950

€1087

$1276

Chamade Antiques

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