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.
Doubloon
Gold and Turquoise Drop Earrings
£ 95
Doubloon
Silver and Turquoise Cufflinks
£ 125
antiquejewellers.com
The Vintage Two Eight Cut Diamond Crossover Ring
£ 379
antiquejewellers.com
The Vintage Illusion Set Brilliant Cut Diamond Star Ring
£ 349
antiquejewellers.com
The Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Fancy Ring
£ 649
Doubloon
Russian Gold and Amber Ring
£ 250
antiquejewellers.com
The Vintage Star Illusion Solitaire Diamond Ring
£ 359
Doubloon
Gold & Garnet Drop Earrings
£ 185
antiquejewellers.com
9ct Rose Gold Wedding Ring 1944
£ 329
riversidemaximus23
Bracelet Silver Victorian 1890s Ornate Fancy Pyramid Links 7 1/4" Length
£ 145
Bracelet Silver Victorian 1890s Ornate Fancy Pyramid Links 7 1/4" Length
£ 145
riversidemaximus23
£ 28
Silver Christening Bangle 1970s Vintage Baby or Small Child Bracelet 4 1/2" L
£ 28
riversidemaximus23
£ 125
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob Eternal Snakes Carnelian Glass Antique 1890s
£ 125
riversidemaximus23
Chamade Antiques
Movado 18ct Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
£ 1,950
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Gents 18mm Omega Constellation Beads of Rice Bracelet 1971
£ 120
Gents 18mm Omega Constellation Beads of Rice Bracelet 1971
£ 120
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
£ 2,950
Vintage 9.50ct Aquamarine & 0.80ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Earrings c.1950
£ 2,950
AC Silver
antiquejewellers.com
The Vintage Brilliant Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
£ 495
antiquejewellers.com
The Antique 18th Century Act of Friendship Posy Ring
£ 2,350
antiquejewellers.com
The Vintage 1966 Onyx Classic Signet Ring
£ 385
antiquejewellers.com
The Vintage Onyx Classic Signet Ring
£ 309
Mantiques & More
George V Full Gold Sovereign Mount & Chain
£ 695
Farm and Fancy
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Flower Head Ring
£ 495
WhatSheWants
Vintage 1950s David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Brooch / Pin
£ 145
Vintage 1950s David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Brooch / Pin
£ 145
WhatSheWants
£ 1,595
£ 1,995
Antique 0.28ct Diamond & Blue Enamel 15ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant c.1880
£ 1,995
AC Silver
£ 245
£ 4,950
£ 1,895
£ 4,950
£ 4,950
Farm and Fancy
Antique Horseshoe & Fox Stick Pin Brooch
£ 265
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Silver Enamel Butterfly Brooch
£ 98
Aion Jewellery
Victorian 9ct Gold & Opal Bar Brooch
£ 165
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver Agate & Chrysoprase Necklace
£ 155
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver Articulated Bicycle Brooch
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Mid Century Modernist Silver & Malachite Ring
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Beaded Pearl & Amethyst Silver Wire-work Necklace
£ 58
Aion Jewellery
Vintage Silver & Amethyst Pendant Necklace
£ 68
Chamade Antiques
Cartier Rare Antique Wristwatch Signed Jaques Cartier
£ 9,950
antiquejewellers.com
The Medieval 12th Century Lovers Posy Ring
£ 9,799
antiquejewellers.com
The Vintage 1972 Amethyst Spellbound Ring
£ 429
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.