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.
£ 6,950
Antique Art Deco 26ct Lapis Lazuli, 0.96ct Diamond & Platinum Drop Earrings c.1925
£ 6,950
AC Silver
Antiques in Oxford
Tiffany & Co Silver Cuff Bangle
£ 525
Antiques in Oxford
Rare Breon O’Casey Necklace c.1960
£ 725
Antiques in Oxford
Danish Silver Bracelet in Enamel by Mega Reklamegaver
£ 295
Antiques in Oxford
Early 20th Century Gold Ring Set with Pearls & Turquoise
£ 190
£ 2,950
Vintage 3.45ct Ruby and 0.30ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1940
£ 2,950
AC Silver
Aion Jewellery
Attractive Pair of Victorian Silver & Enamel Shirt Studs
£ 95
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver & Peridot Pendant Necklace
£ 135
Aion Jewellery
Unusual Pair of Victorian Silver & Gold Violin Cufflinks
£ 75
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Silver & Morpho Butterfly Wing Bar Brooch
£ 38
Deco Original Ltd
Fine Victorian Rosewood Sewing / Jewellery Box by Mechi
£ 350
Bijou and box’s
Art Nouveau Rock Crystal Pendant
£ 165
£ 148
Bijou and box’s
Antique 18 ct and Pearl Cufflinks
£ 525
Bijou and box’s
Vintage Triple Row Cultured Pearl Bracelet
£ 165
£ 195
Bijou and box’s
Unusual Silver Swedish Bracelet
£ 285
£ 22,950
Jo Brayshaw
Vintage Citrine and 9ct Gold Ring. C1960
£ 235
Bijou and box’s
Rock Crystal Pendant with Lily of Valley Engraving
£ 235
Underwoodhall
Silver Mayflower Brooch. Chester 1955
£ 65
Bijou and box’s
Silver Pearl & Enamel Locket Pendant
£ 165
Bijou and box’s
14ct Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Seed Pearl Cufflinks
£ 410
Bijou and box’s
Vintage Solid Silver Engraved Bangle
£ 165
Bijou and box’s
9 ct Gold Maltese Cross
£ 265
Bijou and box’s
9 ct Rose Gold Bloodstone and Carnelian Rotating Pendant
£ 260
£ 2,650
Penrose Antiques Ltd
1980s Christian Dior Gold Tone Yin & Yang Necklace
£ 295
Bijou and box’s
Vintage Silver Necklace
£ 120
Bijou and box’s
Superb Late Victorian 18ct 5 Stone Diamond Ring
£ 925
Bijou and box’s
Antique Gold Malachite Ring
£ 265
Bijou and box’s
Edwardian 9ct Heart Cufflinks
£ 300
£ 225
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The Antique Georgian Three Old Cut Diamond Silver Set Ring
£ 1,255
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The Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond Double Row Ring
£ 1,849
Deco Original Ltd
Fine Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box
£ 495
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The Antique Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Tiara Ring
£ 6,999
£ 325
£ 550
Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Necklace 9K Gold Bow Shaped c.1910
£ 550
Artisan Antiques
£ 1,850
Antique Victorian Diamond Ring Navette Design Over 1ct Total - c.1890
£ 1,850
Artisan Antiques
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.