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.
£ 6,950
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Lovely Victorian Silver Teardrop Necklace Pendant
£ 145
Underwoodhall
9ct Gold Crucifix
£ 115
Underwoodhall
9ct Gold Fleur de Lys Pendant/ Charm
£ 69
Underwoodhall
High Grade Yellow Metal Scarab Beetle Pendant
£ 145
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Period Silver & Blue John Pendant Necklace
£ 135
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Moonstone Flower Brooch
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Moss Agate Ring
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Charles Horner Chester Silver Pendant Necklace
£ 165
Matthew Coles Antiques
9ct Gold Gypsy Creole Style Earrings
£ 255
£ 95
Bracelet Albertina Golden Gilt & Rose Bud Pink Glass 1950s Pocket Watch Chain
£ 95
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Bangle 9ct Rose Rolled Gold Vintage 1970s Harlequin Bracelet
£ 135
£ 195
Pocket Watch Fob Key Victorian 10ct Rose Gold Filled Antique Large Gun Pistol
£ 195
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Bracelet Silver Sixpence Coins 1913 - 1938 King George 6 3/4"L
£ 58
£ 4,950
£ 24,950
Matthew Coles Antiques
Suffragette Style Teardrop Shape Pendant
£ 295
Matthew Coles Antiques
18ct Gold Cameo Bracelet
£ 1,700
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver & Multi Coloured Enamel Pansy Brooch
£ 185
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Victorian 9ct Gold & Coral Torpedo Drop Earrings
£ 185
Aion Jewellery
Large Victorian Silver Double Locket & Chain
£ 195
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Bracelet
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Charles Horner Chester Silver Thistle Brooch
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Citrine Ring
£ 85
Matthew Coles Antiques
Victorian Amethyst & Seed Pearls Rolled Gold Bangle
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Silver & Enamel Bellahouston Elementary School Fob
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
German Art Deco Silver & Blue Glass Pendant Necklace
£ 125
Nates Gems
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Hardstone Machiavelli Cameo Stock Pin Brooch Tie, Lapel, Cravat Etc
£ 575
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Hardstone Machiavelli Cameo Stock Pin Brooch Tie, Lapel, Cravat Etc
£ 575
Nates Gems
Matthew Coles Antiques
Impressive 18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring
£ 650
Crystal Corner
A ONE LIGHT GOOD QUALITY FRENCH EMPIRE BASKET CHANDELIER
£ 650
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Gold Tone and Enamel Necklace
£ 68
Matthew Coles Antiques
9ct Gold Baby Bangle
£ 125
Matthew Coles Antiques
Stunning 9ct Gold Cross
£ 245
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Norwegian Silver Enamel Stickpin
£ 140
£ 135
Bracelet Silver Victorian Albertina With Acorn Slider Links & T Bar 8 3/4" L
£ 135
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Matthew Coles Antiques
9ct Victorian Style Spinning Fob-bloodstone Onyx & Cornelian
£ 550
Matthew Coles Antiques
Stylish 9ct Gold Garnet & Diamond Ring
£ 399
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.
