Aion Jewellery
Pair of Edwardian 9ct Gold & Pearl Studs in Original Box
£ 155
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Late Victorian Silver & Turquoise Drop Earrings
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace
£ 165
Aion Jewellery
Arts & Crafts Silver Ring with Panel of a Georgian Lady
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Quality Arts & Crafts Silver 'norse Shield' Brooch
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Stunning Art Deco Silver & Enamel Bracelet
£ 145
£ 100
£ 15,950
The Chelsea Bijouterie
18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring French Retro 1.00ct Diamond Art Deco Ring Circa 1920s
£ 1,390
18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring French Retro 1.00ct Diamond Art Deco Ring Circa 1920s
£ 1,390
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Shires Antiques
1906 Art Nouveau Hallmarked Solid Silver Nurses Belt Buckle
£ 145
£ 185
Victorian 1899 Hallmarked Solid Silver Nurses Belt Buckle Triple Section
£ 185
Shires Antiques
£ 4,995
Antique 42.50ct Aquamarine and Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Birks Brooch Circa 1935
£ 4,995
AC Silver
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Egg Yoke Amber Necklace 28" Long 80g Graduated Bead 2.8cm 1930s Antique Necklace
£ 1,430
Vintage Egg Yoke Amber Necklace 28" Long 80g Graduated Bead 2.8cm 1930s Antique Necklace
£ 1,430
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 14,950
Century Antiques
Antique Arts & Craft Silver & Amethyst Brooch - Circa 1910
£ 85
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Triple Strand Pearl Necklace 14ct Gold Ornate Clasp Three Strand 1960s
£ 430
Vintage Triple Strand Pearl Necklace 14ct Gold Ornate Clasp Three Strand 1960s
£ 430
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Doubloon
A Pair of Garnet Screw Earrings
£ 195
Doubloon
9ct Gold and Opal Stud Earrings
£ 165
£ 58
WhatSheWants
Antique Acorn Form Vinaigrette Perfume Scent Bottle Brooch Sterling Silver Lid Circa 1880
£ 150
Antique Acorn Form Vinaigrette Perfume Scent Bottle Brooch Sterling Silver Lid Circa 1880
£ 150
WhatSheWants
Aion Jewellery
German Silver Gilt & Turquoise Choker Buckle
£ 125
£ 2,085
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Ruby Floral Drop Earrings 18ct Gold Victorian Earrings with Hook Fitting
£ 890
Antique Ruby Floral Drop Earrings 18ct Gold Victorian Earrings with Hook Fitting
£ 890
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring 1930s Cocktail Ring Antique Cluster Ring
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring 1930s Cocktail Ring Antique Cluster Ring
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 24,950
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Gorgeous Early 20th Century Silver & Moonstone Brooch
£ 185
Aion Jewellery
Early 20th Century Silver Lizard Brooch
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
Andreas Daub Brutalist Silver Pendant Necklace
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Art Nouveau Silver Lily of the Valley Brooch
£ 85
riversidemaximus23
Brooch Sterling Silver & Blue John Stone 1969 Vintage 8.6 Grams
£ 89
riversidemaximus23
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Rose Gilt & Green Glass Large 1890s Fob
£ 58
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Rose Gilt & Green Glass Large 1890s Fob
£ 58
riversidemaximus23
£ 1,535
Antique Art Nouveau 0.12ct Ruby & Sapphire, Seed Pearl & 21ct Yellow Gold Pendant
£ 1,535
AC Silver
Jo Brayshaw
Victorian Silver Chain c.1900
£ 100
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery or Trinket Box with Nautical Inscription
£ 255
Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery or Trinket Box with Nautical Inscription
£ 255
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery or Trinket Box
£ 215
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Triple Strand Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Clasp
£ 1,350
Vintage Triple Strand Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Clasp
£ 1,350
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 95
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 925 Silver & Rose Gilt Multi Stone Set Large Vintage Fob
£ 95
riversidemaximus23
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Vintage French Catherine Popesco Brooch Blue & Green Enamel
£ 75
Underwoodhall
Silver Posy Holder Brooch - Birmingham 1882
£ 125
Underwoodhall
Irish Silver Brooch - Dublin 1965
£ 49
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.