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.
Deco Original Ltd
Rare Art Nouveau Poker Work Book Shaped Photos Box
£ 100
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Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 12ct Gold Cased & Carnelian Lousia Name
£ 48
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Fob 12ct Gold Cased & Carnelian Lousia Name
£ 48
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£ 78
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1910 Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gilt Lion Crest To Base
£ 78
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Bracelet Silver 1970s Vintage Celtic Weave 925 Hallmarked Bangle 7"L
£ 68
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Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Rose Gilt & Bloodstone Antique Large Fob
£ 85
£ 89
Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1890s Arts & Crafts Brass Silver Nickel & Glass Marble
£ 89
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£ 85
Bracelet Sterling Silver 1985 Hallmarked Gate Link Love Heart Padlock 7"L Nos
£ 85
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£ 165
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Spinner 1830s Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Filled & Citrine
£ 165
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£ 6,950
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Art Deco 18ct Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
£ 950
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Victorian 9ct Gold Diamond Hinged Bracelet Bangle
£ 1,200
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Heavy Art Deco 18ct Gold Diamond Signet Ring 9.1g
£ 1,150
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
£ 725
Doubloon
Art Nouveau Carved Bone Brooch
£ 85
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Large Victorian 9ct Gold Amethyst Pendant & Chain
£ 495
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Art Deco 18ct Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring
£ 670
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Pearl Star Pendant & Chain
£ 1,100
£ 2,450
Antique Art Nouveau 0.35ct Diamond, Enamel & 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1910
£ 2,450
AC Silver
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp Long Two Strand 1950s Pearls
£ 1,490
Vintage Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp Long Two Strand 1950s Pearls
£ 1,490
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Deco Original Ltd
Large Victorian Walnut Inlaid Jewellery Box
£ 160
Aion Jewellery
Vintage Ola M Gorie Celtic Cross Silver Brooch
£ 85
£ 85
Aion Jewellery
Art Deco Silver, Agate and Marcasite Ring
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Marcasite Treble Clef Brooch
£ 75
£ 375
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Turquoise Gold Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Clasp 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Bracelet
£ 1,290
Antique Turquoise Gold Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Clasp 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Bracelet
£ 1,290
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 2,650
£ 48
Vintage Filigree Metal & Petit Point Pendant Perfume Scent Bottle Brooch / Pin c.1940
£ 48
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£ 24,950
£ 4,950
Antique Art Deco 1.24ct Emerald & 1.66ct Diamond & Platinum Earrings c.1920
£ 4,950
AC Silver
£ 2,650
AC Silver
Antique 1.52ct Aquamarine and 2.92ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Double Clip Brooch Circa 1925
£ 3,950
Antique 1.52ct Aquamarine and 2.92ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Double Clip Brooch Circa 1925
£ 3,950
AC Silver
£ 1,995
Doubloon
Jade & Gold Ring
£ 195
Antiques et Cetera
Vintage Rare Silver Tone 'Star of David; 'Magen Dovid' Pendant
£ 30
Robert Belcher Antiques
Delightful 1920s Lovebirds Silver & Enamel Marcasite Set Brooch
£ 240
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Ring 18ct Rose Gold Antique Cluster Ring c.1890
£ 1,790
Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Ring 18ct Rose Gold Antique Cluster Ring c.1890
£ 1,790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Andrew Cox Antiques
Late Victorian Silver Cluster Brooch
£ 115
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver Horse / Horseshoe Lapel Pin
£ 80
£ 195
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.