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.
The Chelsea Bijouterie
1950s Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet with Sterling Silver Marcasite Clasp
£ 430
1950s Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet with Sterling Silver Marcasite Clasp
£ 430
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Tiffany & Co Earrings Ruby and Diamond Floral Studs, 18ct Gold, London 1973
£ 4,790
Vintage Tiffany & Co Earrings Ruby and Diamond Floral Studs, 18ct Gold, London 1973
£ 4,790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Aion Jewellery
German Laurin-mark Art Deco Silver & Citrine Brooch
£ 135
Touch of Time Antiques
Antique 15ct Gold Flower Ring • Garnet & Pearl Cluster • Hallmarked 1848 • Victorian Ring
£ 895
Antique 15ct Gold Flower Ring • Garnet & Pearl Cluster • Hallmarked 1848 • Victorian Ring
£ 895
Touch of Time Antiques
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian 9ct Gold & Ruby Stick Pin
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Sterling Silver & Rhodonite Dress Ring
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Art Deco Silver & Blue John Cufflinks
£ 155
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver, Aventurine & Pearl Pendant Necklace
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Vintage 9ct Gold & Black Onyx Stud Earrings
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Garnet & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Charles Horner Expanding Silver Cuff Bangle
£ 115
Touch of Time Antiques
Edwardian Sterling Silver, Gold and Paste Bow Portrait Locket, Circa 1915
£ 325
Edwardian Sterling Silver, Gold and Paste Bow Portrait Locket, Circa 1915
£ 325
Touch of Time Antiques
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Edwardian Fringe Necklace Pink Sapphire, Garnet and Seed Pearl 18ct Gold Antique c.1910
£ 2,695
Edwardian Fringe Necklace Pink Sapphire, Garnet and Seed Pearl 18ct Gold Antique c.1910
£ 2,695
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Gorgeous Victorian 9ct Gold Brooch
£ 165
Highland Antiques Limited
Victorian Scottish Antique Silver “Mary” Brooch - Inverness c.1875
£ 245
Victorian Scottish Antique Silver “Mary” Brooch - Inverness c.1875
£ 245
Highland Antiques Limited
Highland Antiques Limited
Victorian Scottish Antique Silver “Mary” Brooch - Inverness c.1866
£ 245
Victorian Scottish Antique Silver “Mary” Brooch - Inverness c.1866
£ 245
Highland Antiques Limited
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings Art Nouveau Style 18ct White Gold
£ 1,590
Vintage Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings Art Nouveau Style 18ct White Gold
£ 1,590
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Underwoodhall
9ct Turquoise & Diamond Necklace
£ 395
Underwoodhall
9ct Turquoise & Pearl Necklace
£ 365
Underwoodhall
Victorian Opal Necklace
£ 795
Highland Antiques Limited
Victorian Scottish Antique Agate & 9ct Gold Bracelet c.1880
£ 1,495
Victorian Scottish Antique Agate & 9ct Gold Bracelet c.1880
£ 1,495
Highland Antiques Limited
£ 2,500
Antique French Cameo Brooch Agate Hardstone 18ct Gold Victorian - c.1880
£ 2,500
Artisan Antiques
£ 3,500
Antique Victorian Garnet & Diamond Star Cabochon Brooch / Pendant 14K Gold c.1870
£ 3,500
Artisan Antiques
£ 2,950
Antique Victorian Garnet Cabochon & Diamond Brooch / Pendant 14K Gold c.1880
£ 2,950
Artisan Antiques
£ 3,200
Antique Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring, Natural Unheated, 18K Gold French c.1890
£ 3,200
Artisan Antiques
£ 995
Antique Victorian Garnet Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklace 15K Gold c.1880
£ 995
Artisan Antiques
Artisan Antiques
Antique Georgian Sepia Portrait Pendant Necklace 9K Gold c.1800
£ 795
£ 750
Antique Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9K Gold c.1880
£ 750
Artisan Antiques
£ 650
£ 850
All About Vintage Essex
Vintage Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Pixiu Pendant Green Hardstone Amulet
£ 50
Vintage Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Pixiu Pendant Green Hardstone Amulet
£ 50
All About Vintage Essex
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with 18ct Gold Diamond and Sapphire Clasp c.1950s
£ 790
Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with 18ct Gold Diamond and Sapphire Clasp c.1950s
£ 790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
riversidemaximus23
Bracelet Silver 1920s Antique Enamel Pansy Flowers 8" Length
£ 125
£ 89
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian 9ct Rose Rolled Gold Antique Shield 1890s
£ 89
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Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver, 9ct Gold & Turquoise Paste Ring
£ 75
Verdis Collection
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
£ 310
Touch of Time Antiques
Edwardian 18ct Gold Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring Antique Old Cut Diamond Ring c 1905
£ 950
Edwardian 18ct Gold Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring Antique Old Cut Diamond Ring c 1905
£ 950
Touch of Time Antiques
Touch of Time Antiques
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Art Nouveau Clover Pendant – Lucky Charm with Paste & Pearl
£ 495
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Art Nouveau Clover Pendant – Lucky Charm with Paste & Pearl
£ 495
Touch of Time Antiques
All About Vintage Essex
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Hexagonal Locket Pendant Box Miniature Trinket Box
£ 35
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Hexagonal Locket Pendant Box Miniature Trinket Box
£ 35
All About Vintage Essex
Aion Jewellery
Rare Gundorph Albertus (for Georg Jensen) Silver Brooch
£ 175
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.
