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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1930s 18ct Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 285

€327

$376

1930s 18ct Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 285

€327

$376

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Rare Antique Gifts

Hallmarked Gold & Amethyst Bracelet 1970s

£ 1,075

€1,232

$1,420

Hallmarked Gold & Amethyst Bracelet 1970s

£ 1,075

€1232

$1420

Rare Antique Gifts

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9ct Rose Gold Cufflinks

£ 250

€287

$330

9ct Rose Gold Cufflinks

£ 250

€287

$330

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Chamade Antiques

Fine Cultured Pearls

£ 475

€544

$627

Fine Cultured Pearls

£ 475

€544

$627

Chamade Antiques

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9ct Gold & Cultured Pearl Earrings

£ 75

€86

$99

9ct Gold & Cultured Pearl Earrings

£ 75

€86

$99

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Silver & Enamel Boy Scout Cufflinks

£ 100

€115

$132

Silver & Enamel Boy Scout Cufflinks

£ 100

€115

$132

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Chamade Antiques

Genuine Emerald Necklace

£ 875

€1,003

$1,156

Genuine Emerald Necklace

£ 875

€1003

$1156

Chamade Antiques

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Edwardian 15ct Gold, Pearl & Turquoise Brooch

£ 245

€281

$324

Edwardian 15ct Gold, Pearl & Turquoise Brooch

£ 245

€281

$324

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Russian 14ct Gold Ring

£ 295

€338

$390

Russian 14ct Gold Ring

£ 295

€338

$390

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Wick Antiques Ltd

Commemorative Brooch by Edmund Johnson, in 18ct Gold with It's Original Case

£ 4,850

€5,559

$6,406

Commemorative Brooch by Edmund Johnson, in 18ct Gold with It's Original Case

£ 4,850

€5559

$6406

Wick Antiques Ltd

W&W Antiques

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Silver & Blue / Pearl Guilloche Enamel Brooch by Norwegian Silversmith, Clement Berg c.1900

£ 425

€487

$561

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Silver & Blue / Pearl Guilloche Enamel Brooch by Norwegian Silversmith, Clement Berg c.1900

£ 425

€487

$561

W&W Antiques

Chamade Antiques

18ct Gold Wedding Ring

£ 1,050

€1,203

$1,387

18ct Gold Wedding Ring

£ 1,050

€1203

$1387

Chamade Antiques

9ct Gold Wedding Ring Size 'O'

£ 350

€401

$462

9ct Gold Wedding Ring Size 'O'

£ 350

€401

$462

Chamade Antiques

Artsubject

Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Collar Necklace / Art Glass / Enamel Signed 1970s

£ 285

€327

$376

Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Collar Necklace / Art Glass / Enamel Signed 1970s

£ 285

€327

$376

Artsubject

Authentic Butterscotch Baltic Amber Necklace c.1970

£ 499

€572

$659

Authentic Butterscotch Baltic Amber Necklace c.1970

£ 499

€572

$659

Artsubject

Genuine Baltic Amber Beads Necklace - 68 grams - Latvia c.1970

£ 499

€572

$659

Genuine Baltic Amber Beads Necklace - 68 grams - Latvia c.1970

£ 499

€572

$659

Artsubject

Art & Stuff

Celtic Silver Brooch by Robert Allison

£ 85

€97

$112

Celtic Silver Brooch by Robert Allison

£ 85

€97

$112

Art & Stuff

Artsubject

Antique Latvian Solid Silver Sakta Brooch with Butterscotch Amber Stone c.1950

£ 75

€86

$99

Antique Latvian Solid Silver Sakta Brooch with Butterscotch Amber Stone c.1950

£ 75

€86

$99

Artsubject

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9ct Gold, Garnet & Pearl Brooch

£ 165

€189

$218

9ct Gold, Garnet & Pearl Brooch

£ 165

€189

$218

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19th Century Indian Silver Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

19th Century Indian Silver Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

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Antiques et Cetera

Beautiful Vintage Designer 50s Rhinestone Boxed Bracelet - Jewellery / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 60

€69

$79

Beautiful Vintage Designer 50s Rhinestone Boxed Bracelet - Jewellery / Ideal Gift / Present

£ 60

€69

$79

Antiques et Cetera

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Bronze Lady Stickpin c.1880

£ 85

€97

$112

Bronze Lady Stickpin c.1880

£ 85

€97

$112

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Wick Antiques Ltd

Gold, Enamel & Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie 1805

£ 22,500

€25,787

$29,720

Gold, Enamel & Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie 1805

£ 22,500

€25787

$29720

Wick Antiques Ltd

Artsubject

9ct Gold Set / Necklace & Earrings / Pearls & Australian Chrysoprase 1966

£ 2,150

€2,464

$2,840

9ct Gold Set / Necklace & Earrings / Pearls & Australian Chrysoprase 1966

£ 2,150

€2464

$2840

Artsubject

Penrose Antiques Ltd

Charles Horner Silver Sword Brooch - Chester 1899

£ 120

€138

$159

Charles Horner Silver Sword Brooch - Chester 1899

£ 120

€138

$159

Penrose Antiques Ltd

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Silver Scottish Brooch

£ 85

€97

$112

Silver Scottish Brooch

£ 85

€97

$112

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9ct Gold, Peridot, Pearl, Diamond Pendant & Chain

£ 275

€315

$363

9ct Gold, Peridot, Pearl, Diamond Pendant & Chain

£ 275

€315

$363

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Silver & Enamel Card Suit Cufflinks

£ 89

€102

$118

Silver & Enamel Card Suit Cufflinks

£ 89

€102

$118

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Pear Tree Antiques

9ct Gold Stick Pin c.1900

£ 89

€102

$118

9ct Gold Stick Pin c.1900

£ 89

€102

$118

Pear Tree Antiques

Artsubject

Art Deco Artisan Amber Brooch c.1930

£ 29

€33

$38

Art Deco Artisan Amber Brooch c.1930

£ 29

€33

$38

Artsubject

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9ct Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 595

€682

$786

9ct Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 595

€682

$786

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9ct White Gold, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Jockey Cap Charm

£ 78

€89

$103

9ct White Gold, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Jockey Cap Charm

£ 78

€89

$103

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Pair of Silver & Enamel Masonic Cufflinks

£ 125

€143

$165

Pair of Silver & Enamel Masonic Cufflinks

£ 125

€143

$165

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Seahorse Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 145

€166

$192

Seahorse Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 145

€166

$192

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18ct White Gold Diamond Set Half Eternity Ring

£ 285

€327

$376

18ct White Gold Diamond Set Half Eternity Ring

£ 285

€327

$376

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Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Gold Memorial Brooch, Enamelled

£ 340

€390

$449

Gold Memorial Brooch, Enamelled

£ 340

€390

$449

Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Gold Bright Cut Mourning Brooch

£ 325

€372

$429

Gold Bright Cut Mourning Brooch

£ 325

€372

$429

Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

Gold Fob - Large

£ 290

€332

$383

Gold Fob - Large

£ 290

€332

$383

Phyllis Arnold Gallery Antiques

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9ct Gold, Sapphire & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

9ct Gold, Sapphire & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€166

$192

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18ct White Gold, Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 495

€567

$654

18ct White Gold, Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 495

€567

$654

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