Sell Your Antique Jewellery
We buy antique jewellery from every period: Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco, and vintage pieces from the 1940s onwards. Not sure which period yours is? Send photographs of the front, the back and any marks for a free valuation, with a reply within one working day. Each piece is valued on its period, maker, design, quality, condition and rarity. Looking to buy instead? Shop antique jewellery.
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The design people know best, and Antique pieces we have bought and sold, photographed by us.
Which period is your piece?
(Era cards, each linking to its page.)
- Georgian, 1714 to 1837: foiled, closed-back settings, rose and old mine cut diamonds.
- Victorian, 1837 to 1901: sentimental, mourning and gem-set jewels.
- Art Nouveau, about 1890 to 1910: flowing lines, enamel, women and insects.
- Edwardian, 1901 to about 1915: platinum, garlands, fine millegrain.
- Art Deco, about 1920 to 1939: geometric platinum and calibré-cut stones.
- Vintage, 1940s onwards: retro gold, signed and designer pieces.
What decides the value of antique jewellery
- Period and style
- Maker
A signed or attributed piece.
- Design and quality
Workmanship, settings, enamel.
- Stones
Type, cut and condition.
- Condition and originality
Original stones and fittings, no heavy repairs.
- Rarity and demand
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With or without a box
Most antique jewellery comes to us without its original box, and we buy it all the same. A fitted box, an old receipt or a family story adds to a piece, but is never needed to sell.
Pieces we have handled
How to sell
- Step 1Send photographs
The front, the back and any marks, the clasp or fittings, and any box or papers.
- Step 2Free valuation
We reply within one working day with an estimate, subject to inspection.
- Step 3Choose how we see it
Choose one of the four ways below.
- Step 4Paid same day after inspection
We inspect it, confirm the offer and, once you accept, pay by bank transfer or in cash that day. If our offer differs, you can decline and we return it at our cost.
- Braintree office
Book an appointment at our Braintree office, Unit 20B Lakes Industrial Park, Braintree, Essex CM7 3RU.
- Mayfair, by appointment
Book an appointment at 47 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2PG.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery
Send it by Royal Mail Special Delivery; keep the receipt and we refund the postage.
- Free FedEx collection
Arrange a free FedEx collection from your home, anywhere in the UK.
Peace of mind: Insured up to £10,000 per parcel when you send to us.
Peace of mind, from photographs to payment
- Insured up to £10,000per parcel on its way to us
- Free FedEx collectionfrom your home, anywhere in the UK
- Royal Mail Special Deliverykeep the receipt and we refund the postage
- A reply within one working daywith an estimate
- Same-day paymentby bank transfer or cash, after inspection
- No obligationdecline and it comes back at our cost
- Mayfair (by appointment)and our Braintree office
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What to photograph for an accurate Antique valuation
- The whole piece, front on
In daylight, on a plain background.
- The signature and serial
Close up and in focus, so every letter reads.
- The marks and fittings
Hallmarks, 750 or 925, clasps and screws.
- Any box, papers or receipt
Helpful, but we buy without them too.
Questions about selling Antique
How much is my antique jewellery worth?
It depends on the period, the maker, the design and quality, the stones, the condition and originality, and the rarity of the piece, judged against current demand. We do not quote before we see it. Send photographs for a free valuation within one working day.
How do I know how old my jewellery is?
The style, the way stones are set, the clasps and fittings, and any hallmarks all date a piece. British gold and silver often carry a date letter. Our era pages explain each period, or send photographs and we will date it for you.
Do you buy unmarked antique jewellery?
Yes. Much antique jewellery, especially Georgian and early Victorian, was never hallmarked. We identify the metal and period from the piece itself. Please do not have it tested or cleaned first. Send a clear photograph and we will tell you honestly what we see.
Should I clean or repair it before selling?
No. Cleaning can damage foiled stones, enamel and pearls, and repairs can lower the value of an antique piece. Send it as it is, with photographs first. We can look at yours from photographs, with no obligation at all. A short message with two or three photographs is all it takes to start.
Do you buy broken antique jewellery?
Yes. We buy pieces with missing stones, broken pins or damaged clasps and value them on what they are. Send photographs of the damage and we will tell you how it affects the value. A short message with two or three photographs is all it takes to start.
How fast do I get paid?
The same day after inspection, once a price is agreed, by bank transfer or in cash, in Mayfair, at our Braintree office, or on arrival by post or free collection. If our offer differs, you can decline and we return it at our cost.
Who values your Antique
47 Maddox Street, London W1S 2PG. No shopfront, so please book before you come.
Unit 20B Lakes Industrial Park, Braintree, Essex CM7 3RU. By appointment, and the address for Special Delivery parcels.
Further reading
- Georgian Jewellery Buyers | Specialist Valuations
- Victorian Jewellery Buyers | Specialist Valuations
- Art Nouveau Jewellery Buyers | Specialist Valuations
- Edwardian Jewellery Buyers | Specialist Valuations
- Art Deco Jewellery Buyers
- Sell Your Vintage Jewellery
- Sell Antique Jewellery | Georgian, Victorian & Art Deco Buyers
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