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The Red House Antiques
Georgian Gold & Garnet Mourning Brooch
£ 240
The Red House Antiques
Georgian Gold & Pearl Mourning Brooch
£ 220
£ 295
£ 40
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Single Strand Pearl Necklace Large 9mm Pink Pearls 18ct Gold Lobster Clasp 1960s
£ 790
Single Strand Pearl Necklace Large 9mm Pink Pearls 18ct Gold Lobster Clasp 1960s
£ 790
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Cluster Ring Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Ring c.1910
£ 1,290
Antique Cluster Ring Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Ring c.1910
£ 1,290
The Chelsea Bijouterie
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Silver Bracelet 1974 Vintage Wide Snake Skin Link 925 A*D 7"Length 43.6g
£ 145
Silver Bracelet 1974 Vintage Wide Snake Skin Link 925 A*D 7"Length 43.6g
£ 145
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£ 145
Pocket Watch Chain Fob Spinner 1979 Sterling Silver Malachite & Carnelian Stones
£ 145
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Jo Brayshaw
Edwardian 9ct Pendant & Chain c.1905
£ 295
Jo Brayshaw
Elegant Edwardian Pendant c.1905
£ 295
The Red House Antiques
Edwardian 9ct Gold Curb Bracelet with Sapphire & Pearl
£ 280
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Pearl Drop Earrings Three Pearl Dangle Earrings 1980s Vintage Pearls with Posts
£ 320
Pearl Drop Earrings Three Pearl Dangle Earrings 1980s Vintage Pearls with Posts
£ 320
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 1,995
£ 4,950
£ 2,250
£ 4,450
£ 4,950
£ 4,950
£ 10,950
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Edwardian Opal & Rock Crystal Drop Earrings Antique Gold Silver Dangle Pendant Earrings
£ 1,350
Edwardian Opal & Rock Crystal Drop Earrings Antique Gold Silver Dangle Pendant Earrings
£ 1,350
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Artisan Antiques
Antique Victorian Diamond Brooch Crescent 14ct Gold - c.1890
£ 950
£ 650
£ 450
Antique Victorian Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace Red & White Enamel 9ct c.1900
£ 450
Artisan Antiques
£ 2,950
£ 4,950
£ 2,950
£ 4,950
Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery
Vintage 18ct 18k 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring Embossed Band 3.8g
£ 315
Vintage 18ct 18k 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring Embossed Band 3.8g
£ 315
Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery
Rare Antique Gifts
Solid Gold Antique Locket & 18 inch 9ct Necklace
£ 1,100
RegencySilver Antiques
Heavy Double-sided Antique Solid Sterling Silver & Gold Heart-shaped Pocket Watch Fob Medal Pendant
£ 79
Heavy Double-sided Antique Solid Sterling Silver & Gold Heart-shaped Pocket Watch Fob Medal Pendant
£ 79
RegencySilver Antiques
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Photo Locket 9ct Gold Birmingham 1916 Antique Floral Engraved Vintage Locket & 18" Chain
£ 920
Photo Locket 9ct Gold Birmingham 1916 Antique Floral Engraved Vintage Locket & 18" Chain
£ 920
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Aion Jewellery
Victorian Silver & Paste Diamonds Horse Shoe Brooch
£ 65
Aion Jewellery
Art Nouveau Pink Topaz & Diamond Paste Pendant Necklace
£ 95
£ 125
Aion Jewellery
Edwardian Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Bar Brooch
£ 135
Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery
Antique Art Deco Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Diamond Clasp c.1920s
£ 895
Antique Art Deco Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Diamond Clasp c.1920s
£ 895
Chelsea Antique & Vintage Jewellery
£ 60
Edwardian 1905 Pair of Sterling Silver Floral Cufflinks Hallmarked Birmingham
£ 60
Sterling Choice
£ 275
£ 9,950
£ 2,250
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.