Deco Original Ltd
Fine Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box
£ 595
£ 2,400
Antique Victorian Ring 5 Stone Opal & Diamond Cluster 18k Gold - c.1900
£ 2,400
Artisan Antiques
£ 650
Antique Edwardian Heart Necklace Amethyst & Seed Pearl 9K Gold - c.1910
£ 650
Artisan Antiques
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold 1.6ct Diamond Post or Clip Feather Wing Earrings
£ 1,990
Vintage Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold 1.6ct Diamond Post or Clip Feather Wing Earrings
£ 1,990
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Andrew Cox Antiques
An Elegant Edwardian Silver & Citrine Drop Pendant
£ 185
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob Faux Guinea 1890s Large Brass King George Fob
£ 89
£ 89
Georgian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1820s Farming Agriculture Large Brass Fob
£ 89
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£ 95
Victorian Bracelet French 12ct Gold Filled Figaro Link Swivel Dog Clip 8" Length
£ 95
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£ 42
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 10ct Gold Plated Ornate 1940s Vintage Shield Fob Nos
£ 42
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£ 95
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Spinner Sterling Silver 1981 Large Ornate Vintage Fob
£ 95
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£ 42
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 10ct Gold Plated 1911 King George Coronation Coin Fob
£ 42
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£ 1,895
£ 2,450
£ 395
Aion Jewellery
Stunning Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace
£ 335
Aion Jewellery
Chester Silver & Pearl Ballerina Brooch
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Silver Filigree & Carnelian Panel Link Bracelet
£ 110
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Rose Gold & Turquoise Pendant Necklace
£ 210
Aion Jewellery
Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Greyhound Brooch
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Brutalist Vintage Silver & Amethyst Ring
£ 85
£ 11,950
Antique 9.53ct Aquamarine and 0.32ct Diamond, Platinum Ring by Boucheron Circa 1935
£ 11,950
AC Silver
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Bracelet Silver 925 Vintage 1970s Paper Clip Link 7" Length 7.5 Grams
£ 38
£ 110
£ 6,950
£ 4,950
AC Silver
Vintage 4.50ct Amethyst, 0.50ct Onyx and 0.25ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1980
£ 3,250
Vintage 4.50ct Amethyst, 0.50ct Onyx and 0.25ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1980
£ 3,250
AC Silver
Aion Jewellery
Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Brooch
£ 110
£ 78
Aion Jewellery
Canadian Sterling Silver & Enamel Maple Leaf Brooch
£ 55
Aion Jewellery
Vintage Scandinavian Style Silver Bracelet
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Hallmarked Scottish Silver Brutalist Necklace
£ 110
£ 8,950
Antique 0.50ct Colombian Emerald and 1.94ct Diamond, Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1935
£ 8,950
AC Silver
Centro Mercato Antiquariato
Magnificent Jewelery/document Box in Silver Covered with Gold Vermeil
€ 8,500
Magnificent Jewelery/document Box in Silver Covered with Gold Vermeil
€ 8,500
Centro Mercato Antiquariato
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Double Strand Pearl Necklace Marcasite Clasp 22" Two Row Pearls 1950s
£ 650
Vintage Double Strand Pearl Necklace Marcasite Clasp 22" Two Row Pearls 1950s
£ 650
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The Chelsea Bijouterie
Edwardian Cluster Ring Old Cut Diamond 18ct Gold & Platinum Antique Daisy Ring
£ 950
Edwardian Cluster Ring Old Cut Diamond 18ct Gold & Platinum Antique Daisy Ring
£ 950
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The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Tiffany & Co Large Bumpy Starfish Earrings Rare Textured Silver Clip-ons
£ 420
Vintage Tiffany & Co Large Bumpy Starfish Earrings Rare Textured Silver Clip-ons
£ 420
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Georgian Seed Pearl Drop Earrings Antique Dangle Chandelier Earrings with Original Box Circa 1800
£ 860
Georgian Seed Pearl Drop Earrings Antique Dangle Chandelier Earrings with Original Box Circa 1800
£ 860
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18ct Gold Mabe Pearl 1980s Earrings Omega Back Stud Vintage Pearl Earrings 16mm
£ 850
18ct Gold Mabe Pearl 1980s Earrings Omega Back Stud Vintage Pearl Earrings 16mm
£ 850
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 78
Masonic Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1923 Raob Very Large Enamel Fob
£ 78
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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.
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.
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.