Antiques in Oxford
Norwegian Silver Pendant by Tone Vigeland
£ 425
Antiques in Oxford
Danish Silver Necklace by Arne Johansen
£ 300
Antiques in Oxford
Dorrie Nossiter Brooch in Silver and Moonstones
£ 890
Antiques in Oxford
Silver Art Nouveau Brooch Skonvirke
£ 450
Antiques in Oxford
Georg Jensen Silver Brooch 'mobius' Brooch
£ 320
Antiques et Cetera
a Vintage Collection of 925 Silver Gem Set Jewellery
£ 140
£ 335
£ 485
Antiques et Cetera
A Beautiful Vintage Gold Plated Bracelet
£ 50
£ 125
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Gambling Spinner 1890s Antique Large Brass Victorian Fob
£ 125
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£ 68
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Victorian Figura Fist 10ct Rose Gold Filled 1890 Antique
£ 68
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£ 42
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1920s Religious The Lord Is My Shepherd By Belfast Maker
£ 42
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£ 145
Victorian Bracelet 12ct Rolled Gold 1890s Chunky Curb Link & Love Heart Padlock
£ 145
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£ 78
Pocket Watch Chain Ball Fob Victorian Amethyst Stone Antique Chunky 1890s Fob
£ 78
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Aion Jewellery
French Art Deco Silver & Paste Diamond Feather Brooch
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Vintage Silver & Carnelian Ring
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
Antique French Silver and Pearl 'snowflake' Brooch
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Art Deco Silver & Blue John Stud Earrings
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Scandinavian Silver Panel Link Bracelet
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver & Marcasite Duette Dress Clip
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Pair of Vintage Maltese Silver Cufflinks
£ 65
Antiques et Cetera
Vintage Collection of Costume Jewellery
£ 60
£ 58
£ 165
£ 1,895
£ 6,950
£ 2,250
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Floral Garnet Clasp Double Strand 1940s Pearls
£ 1,260
Vintage Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Floral Garnet Clasp Double Strand 1940s Pearls
£ 1,260
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring Ornate 18ct Gold Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring Hallmarked London 1907
£ 2,390
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring Ornate 18ct Gold Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring Hallmarked London 1907
£ 2,390
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Roger Grimes Antiques
Gold Lornettes
£ 170
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Triple Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Cluster Pearl Clasp Three Strand 1950s
£ 1,350
Vintage Triple Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Cluster Pearl Clasp Three Strand 1950s
£ 1,350
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold Floral Cluster 1.5ct Diamond Daisy Earrings
£ 2,300
Vintage Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold Floral Cluster 1.5ct Diamond Daisy Earrings
£ 2,300
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Boxes & Collectables
Brass Bound Jewellery Box. C1840
£ 130
Antiques in Oxford
Gold Negligee Necklace, Edwardian
£ 475
Antiques in Oxford
Fire Opal Necklace, Artificers Guild, Arts and Crafts
£ 2,250
Antique Boxes & Collectables
Inlaid Mahogany Table – Jewellery Box. C1870
£ 135
Antiques in Oxford
Clips by Dorrie Nossiter Arts and Crafts
£ 650
Antiques in Oxford
Murrle Bennett 15ct Gold Pendant with Turquoise Drops
£ 2,150
Antiques in Oxford
Bernard Instone Silver and Enamel Floral Brooch
£ 295
£ 2,950
Antique 0.68ct Sapphire, 0.15ct Diamond, Seed Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1900
£ 2,950
AC Silver
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.