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Deco Original Ltd
Superb Regency Parquetry Inlaid Jewellery Box
£ 395
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Solitaire Ring 18ct Gold Chester 1908 Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Size V1/2
£ 890
Antique Solitaire Ring 18ct Gold Chester 1908 Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Size V1/2
£ 890
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Smart Coffin Shaped Sterling Silver Trinket or Jewellery Box
£ 235
Smart Coffin Shaped Sterling Silver Trinket or Jewellery Box
£ 235
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Aion Jewellery
Art Nouveau Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pendant Necklace
£ 225
Aion Jewellery
Charles Horner Chester Silver Thistle Brooch
£ 68
£ 135
Pair of Edwardian Silver Gilt Lavaliere Earrings, Set with Amethyst & Pearls
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Aion Jewellery
Petite Art Nouveau Silver & Guilloche Enamel Brooch
£ 68
Aion Jewellery
Unusual Art Deco Carved Horn Bird Brooch
£ 45
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Peridot and Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Scroll Edwardian Seed Pearl Pendant
£ 950
Antique Peridot and Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Scroll Edwardian Seed Pearl Pendant
£ 950
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 110
Beeches Vintage
Antique 1909 Small Sterling Silver Jewellery Box
£ 130
£ 295
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Multi Strand Seed Pearl Necklace 9ct Barrel Clasp 18" Long 1950s Pearls
£ 860
Vintage Multi Strand Seed Pearl Necklace 9ct Barrel Clasp 18" Long 1950s Pearls
£ 860
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Larkin & Gallow
David Andersen Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
£ 160
£ 8,950
£ 3,950
£ 6,950
Vintage Gia Certified 14.80ct Colombian Emerald & Pearl 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1980
£ 6,950
AC Silver
£ 4,950
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Retro Ruby Ring 18ct Gold 1940s Huge Vintage French Dress Ring Large Cocktail Ring
£ 1,550
Retro Ruby Ring 18ct Gold 1940s Huge Vintage French Dress Ring Large Cocktail Ring
£ 1,550
The Chelsea Bijouterie
riversidemaximus23
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Spinner Rose Gilt Vintage 1970s Large Fob
£ 64
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Cufflinks Mother of Pearl Edwardian 9ct Gold Birmingham 1906 Buttons
£ 1,300
Antique Cufflinks Mother of Pearl Edwardian 9ct Gold Birmingham 1906 Buttons
£ 1,300
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 89
Silver Pocket Watch Chain Photo Fob 1960s Large Ornate Vintage German Fob
£ 89
riversidemaximus23
£ 135
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Spinner 1830s Large Victorian Gilt Bloodstone & Carnelian
£ 135
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£ 58
Scottish Pocket Watch Chain Fob Sterling Silver 1896 Lochryan Antique Fob
£ 58
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£ 32
Christening Bangle Sterling Silver 1970s Baby Small Child Bracelet 5 1/2" L
£ 32
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Silver Pocket Watch Chain Photo Fob 1920s Antique Amethyst Glass Fob
£ 89
£ 78
Sterling Silver Bangle Georgian 1834 Spoon Bracelet King William Hallmark 9.9g
£ 78
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Aion Jewellery
Art Deco German Silver & Carnelian Ring
£ 55
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver & Enamel Tudor Rose Brooch
£ 110
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Pearl Stud Earrings 11mm Button Shaped Freshwater Pearls 9ct Gold Posts
£ 120
Vintage Pearl Stud Earrings 11mm Button Shaped Freshwater Pearls 9ct Gold Posts
£ 120
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 13,950
£ 4,950
£ 2,950
£ 18,950
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Pearl Bracelet with Turquoise 9ct Gold Cluster Clasp Vintage 1960s Triple Strand
£ 690
Pearl Bracelet with Turquoise 9ct Gold Cluster Clasp Vintage 1960s Triple Strand
£ 690
The Chelsea Bijouterie
D and A Binder LTD
Vintage 1950s / 1960s Necklace Display Boards
£ 60
D and A Binder LTD
Vintage Velvet Ring Display Stand – 1950s / 1960s
£ 72
D and A Binder LTD
Vintage Frames Jewellery Display Plaques
£ 78
D and A Binder LTD
Vintage Art Deco Velvet Necklace Display Stands
£ 66
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.