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.
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Floral Garnet Clasp Double Strand 1940s Pearls
£ 1,260
Vintage Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Floral Garnet Clasp Double Strand 1940s Pearls
£ 1,260
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring Ornate 18ct Gold Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring Hallmarked London 1907
£ 2,390
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring Ornate 18ct Gold Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring Hallmarked London 1907
£ 2,390
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Roger Grimes Antiques
Gold Lornettes
£ 170
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Triple Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Cluster Pearl Clasp Three Strand 1950s
£ 1,350
Vintage Triple Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold Cluster Pearl Clasp Three Strand 1950s
£ 1,350
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold Floral Cluster 1.5ct Diamond Daisy Earrings
£ 2,300
Vintage Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold Floral Cluster 1.5ct Diamond Daisy Earrings
£ 2,300
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Antique Boxes & Collectables
Brass Bound Jewellery Box. C1840
£ 130
Antiques in Oxford
Gold Negligee Necklace, Edwardian
£ 475
Antiques in Oxford
Fire Opal Necklace, Artificers Guild, Arts and Crafts
£ 2,250
Antique Boxes & Collectables
Inlaid Mahogany Table – Jewellery Box. C1870
£ 135
Antiques in Oxford
Clips by Dorrie Nossiter Arts and Crafts
£ 650
Deco Original Ltd
Large Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Jewellery Box
£ 295
Antiques in Oxford
Murrle Bennett 15ct Gold Pendant with Turquoise Drops
£ 2,150
Antiques in Oxford
Bernard Instone Silver and Enamel Floral Brooch
£ 295
£ 2,950
Antique 0.68ct Sapphire, 0.15ct Diamond, Seed Pearl & 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet c.1900
£ 2,950
AC Silver
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Victorian Trilogy Ring Old Cut Diamond 18ct Gold Antique Engagement Ring 1.40ct
£ 3,590
Victorian Trilogy Ring Old Cut Diamond 18ct Gold Antique Engagement Ring 1.40ct
£ 3,590
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Jo Brayshaw
Victorian Scottish Silver Brooch c.1880
£ 175
Chamade Antiques
Diamond & Gold Bangle Bracelet. 8.89carats Diamonds
£ 9,950
£ 8,950
AC Silver
Antique Crystal, 0.14ct Emerald, 0.58ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Cupid & Psyche Brooch c.1880
£ 2,250
Antique Crystal, 0.14ct Emerald, 0.58ct Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Cupid & Psyche Brooch c.1880
£ 2,250
AC Silver
£ 75
£ 5,950
Antique 0.99ct Colombian Emerald & 0.35ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Ring c.1925
£ 5,950
AC Silver
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Pearl Bracelet Sapphire Abstract Clasp 14ct Gold 1950s Triple Strand
£ 860
Vintage Pearl Bracelet Sapphire Abstract Clasp 14ct Gold 1950s Triple Strand
£ 860
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Vintage Pearl Necklace Double / Single Strand with 9ct Gold Floral Garnet Clasp
£ 1,250
Vintage Pearl Necklace Double / Single Strand with 9ct Gold Floral Garnet Clasp
£ 1,250
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Jo Brayshaw
Peridot & 18ct Gold Ring. C1940.
£ 225
The Antique Magpie
Super Art Nouveau Silver Pin Cushion Pendant
£ 75
£ 1,995
Antique 5.95ct Amethyst and 0.95ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1935
£ 1,995
AC Silver
Jo Brayshaw
Single Strand Cultured Pearls c.1920
£ 325
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Edwardian Solitaire Ring Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring 1.0ct Diamond
£ 4,390
Edwardian Solitaire Ring Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring 1.0ct Diamond
£ 4,390
The Chelsea Bijouterie
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Hallmarked 9ct Gold Birmingham 1911 Foliate Cufflinks
£ 330
£ 4,950
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Long Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond 9ct Gold Clasp 9mm Pearls 1960s
£ 1,820
Long Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond 9ct Gold Clasp 9mm Pearls 1960s
£ 1,820
The Chelsea Bijouterie
£ 5,950
£ 4,950
£ 1,535
Antique Art Nouveau 0.12ct Ruby & Sapphire, Seed Pearl & 21ct Yellow Gold Pendant c.1900
£ 1,535
AC Silver
Penrose Antiques Ltd
O.P Orlandini Silver Heavy Bracelet & Necklace 1976
£ 424
£ 7,950
Chamade Antiques
Tanzanite & Diamond Cluster Ring
£ 5,950
£ 15,950
Vintage French Import 1.60ct Ceylon Sapphire, 15.25ct Diamond & Platinum Bracelet c.1950
£ 15,950
AC Silver
£ 4,950
£ 4,950
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.