If you want to feel a personal connection with the past, then there is nothing more special than a piece of Antique or Vintage Jewellery. Here are pieces which were created to stand testament to our own lives, which have been wrapped or hung around our ancestor's bodies in good times as well as bad, and often represent the finest work of the Crafts Men and Women who created them. They incorporated precious materials such as Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Diamonds into timeless forms and created jewellery such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings and more. By being worn these were items with a very personal story to each owner, but also bold symbols of social status in their day. They have closely followed fashions such as the Classical Revival of the Georgian Era, Victorian Mourning Jewellery as well as the more Modernist designs of the 20th Century.
When purchasing old fine jewellery, you are not just buying into the public and private story of its time, but an underlying asset in the precious materials it has been made from. That antique and vintage jewellery is more popular than ever around the world is hardly surprising as these are pieces that can be cherished and worn on a daily basis. And when these pieces are tied to special events such as Wedding and Engagement Rings then so much the better.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage jewellery for all your wearing and collecting needs.
£ 3,450
£ 3,950
£ 5,450
Lambert & Co.
Large & Heavy Mid 19th Century Bronze Slave Bangle
£ 120
£ 3,950
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The Antique 1923 Garnet Topped Doublet Ring
£ 579
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The Antique 1876 Old Cut Diamond Starlet Ring
£ 1,919
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The Vintage Green Tourmaline and Diamond Daisy Ring
£ 789
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The Antique Toi Et Moi Old European Cut Diamond Ring
£ 2,459
Antiques et Cetera
Vintage Attwood & Sawyer Gold Plated Gem Set Bangle - Boxed
£ 60
Underwoodhall
Silver Horse Shoe Brooch
£ 65
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The Vintage 1980 Ruby & Diamond Petal Ring
£ 349
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The Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Trio Ring
£ 419
Campbell Vintage
Vintage Amber Necklace with Graduated Beads
£ 840
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The Antique 1904 Sapphire & Diamond Celestial Ring
£ 729
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The Antique Victorian A.F Pearl Mourning Ring
£ 965
£ 245
Jo Brayshaw
Edwardian 9ct Gold Pendant c.1910
£ 175
Antiques et Cetera
Exquisite Pair of Large Gold Plated Rhinestone Earrings - Boxed
£ 30
Aion Jewellery
Early 20th Century Dutch Silver 'Bullseye' Brooch
£ 48
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver Elephant Stick Pin
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Dutch Silver Filigree & Delft 'Bullseye' Brooch
£ 55
Aion Jewellery
Pair of 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Drop Earrings
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
An Edwardian Silver & Turquoise Cross and Chain
£ 105
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Vintage Silver Brutalist Cufflinks
£ 60
Aion Jewellery
19th Century Micro Mosaic Italian Brooch
£ 55
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Agate Pendant Necklace
£ 110
Aion Jewellery
A Canadian Sterling Silver & Enamel Feather Brooch
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Enamel Heart Fede Brooch
£ 95
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver & Enamel Liberty Pendant Necklace
£ 295
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Enamel Cufflinks
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Enamel Horse Portrait Stick Pin
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
An Art Deco German Silver & Carnelian Ring
£ 55
Sovereign Antiques
Diamond 18ct Gold & Platinum Ladies Ring
£ 995
Aion Jewellery
Vintage Modernist Silver & Sodalite Ring
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
Victorian 9ct Gold Swallow Brooch
£ 185
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Chester Silver & Enamel Cross Necklace
£ 110
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Modernist Silver Stud Earrings
£ 58
The Chelsea Bijouterie
18ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring Antique Birmingham 1897
£ 820
18ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring Antique Birmingham 1897
£ 820
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique & Vintage Jewellery FAQs
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.