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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Doubloon

9ct Gold, Sapphire & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€168

$194

9ct Gold, Sapphire & Pearl Brooch

£ 145

€168

$194

Doubloon

18ct White Gold, Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 495

€572

$663

18ct White Gold, Diamond & Ruby Pendant

£ 495

€572

$663

Doubloon

Victoria Antiques

Superb Tunbridge Ware Box C.1880

£ 580

€670

$777

Superb Tunbridge Ware Box C.1880

£ 580

€670

$777

Victoria Antiques

Tumbridge Ware Box c.1880

£ 495

€572

$663

Tumbridge Ware Box c.1880

£ 495

€572

$663

Victoria Antiques

Wessex House Antiques

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

£ 495

€572

$663

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

£ 495

€572

$663

Wessex House Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 40

€46

$54

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

£ 40

€46

$54

Antiques et Cetera

Chamade Antiques

Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1,386

$1,608

Jade Vivid Green Bangle

£ 1,200

€1386

$1608

Chamade Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 50

€58

$67

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

£ 50

€58

$67

Antiques et Cetera

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Serpentine Ring

£ 1,450

€1,675

$1,943

Diamond Serpentine Ring

£ 1,450

€1675

$1943

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire Ring G.I.A Certified

£ 1,300

€1,502

$1,742

Diamond Solitaire Ring G.I.A Certified

£ 1,300

€1502

$1742

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 1,100

€1,271

$1,474

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 1,100

€1271

$1474

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 865

€999

$1,159

Diamond Solitaire Ring

£ 865

€999

$1159

Chamade Antiques

Antiques et Cetera

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

£ 60

€69

$80

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

£ 60

€69

$80

Antiques et Cetera

Chamade Antiques

Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks

£ 550

€635

$737

Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks

£ 550

€635

$737

Chamade Antiques

Black & White Diamond Bombe Ring

£ 1,950

€2,253

$2,613

Black & White Diamond Bombe Ring

£ 1,950

€2253

$2613

Chamade Antiques

Japanese Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1,098

$1,273

Japanese Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1098

$1273

Chamade Antiques

Tortoise Shell Box c.1890

£ 410

€474

$549

Tortoise Shell Box c.1890

£ 410

€474

$549

Chamade Antiques

Japanese Three Row Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1,098

$1,273

Japanese Three Row Cultured Pearls

£ 950

€1098

$1273

Chamade Antiques

Solitaire Diamond Ring

£ 1,900

€2,195

$2,546

Solitaire Diamond Ring

£ 1,900

€2195

$2546

Chamade Antiques

Diamond & Sapphire Earrings & Pendant

£ 2,500

€2,888

$3,350

Diamond & Sapphire Earrings & Pendant

£ 2,500

€2888

$3350

Chamade Antiques

Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring c.1949

£ 1,950

€2,253

$2,613

Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring c.1949

£ 1,950

€2253

$2613

Chamade Antiques

Rolex Style Ring

£ 1,750

€2,022

$2,345

Rolex Style Ring

£ 1,750

€2022

$2345

Chamade Antiques

Pink Champagne Diamond Earrings c.1960

£ 1,600

€1,849

$2,144

Pink Champagne Diamond Earrings c.1960

£ 1,600

€1849

$2144

Chamade Antiques

Cultured Pearls 2 Row

£ 380

€439

$509

Cultured Pearls 2 Row

£ 380

€439

$509

Chamade Antiques

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€867

$1,005

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring

£ 750

€867

$1005

Chamade Antiques

Gem Opal Cameo Pendant / Brooch

£ 2,350

€2,715

$3,149

Gem Opal Cameo Pendant / Brooch

£ 2,350

€2715

$3149

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Cross Large

£ 3,250

€3,755

$4,356

Diamond Cross Large

£ 3,250

€3755

$4356

Chamade Antiques

Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 780

€901

$1,045

Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring

£ 780

€901

$1045

Chamade Antiques

South Sea Cultured Pearls

£ 550

€635

$737

South Sea Cultured Pearls

£ 550

€635

$737

Chamade Antiques

Jade & Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

£ 1,300

€1,502

$1,742

Jade & Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

£ 1,300

€1502

$1742

Chamade Antiques

18ct White Gold Eternity Ring c.1950

£ 850

€982

$1,139

18ct White Gold Eternity Ring c.1950

£ 850

€982

$1139

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Tiara Ring

£ 199.50

€230

$267

Diamond Tiara Ring

£ 199.50

€230

$267

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Solitaire 2.05 Carats

£ 2,950

€3,408

$3,954

Diamond Solitaire 2.05 Carats

£ 2,950

€3408

$3954

Chamade Antiques

Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 775

€895

$1,039

Diamond Cluster Ring

£ 775

€895

$1039

Chamade Antiques

Cultured Pearls with Topaz Citrines

£ 650

€751

$871

Cultured Pearls with Topaz Citrines

£ 650

€751

$871

Chamade Antiques

Fine Cultured Pearl Collar

£ 950

€1,098

$1,273

Fine Cultured Pearl Collar

£ 950

€1098

$1273

Chamade Antiques

Cultured Pearls 3 Row c.1959

£ 595

€687

$797

Cultured Pearls 3 Row c.1959

£ 595

€687

$797

Chamade Antiques

Close Set Diamond Ring

£ 850

€982

$1,139

Close Set Diamond Ring

£ 850

€982

$1139

Chamade Antiques

Californian Pink Cultured Pearls

£ 650

€751

$871

Californian Pink Cultured Pearls

£ 650

€751

$871

Chamade Antiques

Amethyst & Diamond Necklace

£ 2,200

€2,542

$2,948

Amethyst & Diamond Necklace

£ 2,200

€2542

$2948

Chamade Antiques

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