Antique Jewelry

In this section you will find a carefully selected range of antique jewelry for sale, including antique rings, antique earrings, antique necklaces, bracelets, brooches, bangles, pendants, medals, crosses, pins, signet rings, gold jewelry, silver jewelry, pieces with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls and other natural gemstones.

Antique jewelry and vintage jewelry for collectors

Antique jewelry and vintage jewelry occupy a very special place within collecting and personal adornment. These are pieces that combine beauty, history, craftsmanship, noble materials and the unique charm of a past period. An antique ring, a pair of gold earrings, a diamond brooch or a silver necklace are not just adornments: they are small artistic objects full of personality.

The interest of antique jewelry is not limited to its material value. Each piece may reflect a period, a fashion, a goldsmithing technique, a type of setting, a way of working gold or silver, a specific symbolism or a particular idea of elegance. That is why antique jewelry remains highly appreciated both for personal use and for collecting.

The value of antique jewelry

Antique jewelry has a special value because it combines precious materials, craftsmanship and historical design. Unlike many modern pieces of industrial production, antique jewels often show handmade details, carefully worked settings, mounts with personality and finishes that reflect the taste of their period.

The value of an antique jewel depends on many factors: metal, gold or silver standard, presence of platinum, type of gemstones, quality of the stones, period, style, signature, state of preservation, rarity, design, provenance, weight, hallmarks, manufacturing technique and visual appeal.

Some jewels stand out for the value of their materials, others for their design, age, sentimental character, rarity or connection with a specific artistic period. In many cases, an antique jewel preserves a quality and presence that is difficult to find in contemporary pieces.

Types of antique jewelry

Antique rings

Antique rings are one of the most sought-after categories within antique jewelry. They may be made of yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, silver, platinum or combinations of different metals. Some feature old-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, garnets, amethysts, turquoise or other precious and semi-precious stones.

Among antique rings we find engagement rings, wedding bands, signet rings, solitaire rings, Art Deco rings, Isabeline rings, Art Nouveau pieces, floral designs, classical mounts and jewels for everyday wear or ceremonial use. Their interest depends on design, period, gemstones, setting, stone cut, state of preservation and comfort of wear.

Antique earrings

Antique earrings are highly appreciated for their elegance and for the great variety of existing styles. They may be long earrings, sleeper earrings, stud earrings, gold earrings, silver earrings, earrings with diamonds, pearls, coral, emeralds, rubies, sapphires or other gemstones.

Many antique pieces feature traditional clasps, worked mounts, openwork details, floral decoration, geometric motifs or designs typical of the 19th and 20th centuries. A well-chosen pair of antique earrings can bring distinction both on special occasions and in more personal everyday use.

Antique necklaces and chokers

Antique necklaces and antique chokers are jewels with great decorative presence. They may be made of gold, silver, pearls, coral, natural stones, antique chains, medallions, pendants or articulated compositions.

This type of jewel can completely transform an outfit. Antique necklaces are especially interesting when they preserve their original clasp, good articulation, well-mounted stones, balanced design and an aesthetic clearly linked to their period.

Antique bracelets and bangles

Antique bracelets and antique bangles stand out for their visual strength and for the variety of materials and techniques used. There are rigid bracelets, articulated bracelets, link bracelets, pieces with medallions, stones, enamels, gold, silver, platinum or combinations of different metals.

Some antique bracelets have a highly decorative character, while others are more sober and elegant pieces. Their value depends on weight, design, metal, gemstones, clasp, safety of use, state of preservation and quality of goldsmithing.

Antique brooches

Antique brooches are among the most representative jewels of the 19th and 20th centuries. They were used to decorate dresses, jackets, scarves, hats or mantillas, and allow for a huge variety of designs: flowers, bows, animals, portraits, cameos, geometric motifs, initials, symbolic scenes or compositions with stones.

An antique brooch can be a very versatile piece. It can be worn on a garment, placed on a scarf, included in a collection or even used as a decorative element. Brooches with diamonds, enamels, pearls or colored stones are often especially attractive.

Antique pendants, medals and crosses

Antique pendants, medals and crosses have great interest both aesthetically and symbolically. They may be religious, devotional, sentimental, commemorative or purely decorative pieces.

Many antique medals are made of gold or silver and may represent Virgins, saints, crosses, protective symbols, initials, coats of arms or religious scenes. Antique pendants may also incorporate stones, enamels, photographs, reliquary compartments or small inner sections.

Materials and precious stones in antique jewelry

Antique gold jewelry

Antique gold jewelry is especially valued for its beauty, resistance and material value. It may be made of yellow gold, white gold or rose gold, with different standards depending on the country and period. 18-carat gold is one of the most appreciated in European jewelry.

Antique silver jewelry

Antique silver jewelry offers a great variety of styles and prices. Silver was used in rings, brooches, earrings, necklaces, medals, crosses, bracelets and popular or religious pieces. Its antique patina can add great character to the jewel.

Antique platinum jewelry

Platinum was widely used in fine jewelry, especially in high-quality pieces from the Belle Époque and Art Deco periods. Antique platinum jewelry is appreciated for its resistance, elegance and frequent association with diamonds and precious stones.

Old-cut diamonds

Old-cut diamonds may present cuts different from modern ones, such as rose cut, old mine cut, cushion cut or old European cut. These stones have a special light and are highly sought after by collectors and lovers of jewelry with historical character.

Rubies, emeralds, sapphires and other gemstones

Antique jewelry with rubies, emeralds and sapphires is especially appreciated for its color, rarity and decorative strength. Other frequent gemstones include garnets, amethysts, aquamarines, topazes, turquoise, coral, pearls, opals and hardstones.

Styles of antique and vintage jewelry

Isabeline and 19th-century jewelry

19th-century jewelry offers a great richness of styles. In Spain, Isabeline jewelry is especially interesting for its floral designs, romantic motifs, use of gold, silver, old-cut diamonds, enamels, pearls and colored stones.

Art Nouveau jewelry

Art Nouveau jewelry stands out for its organic forms, curved lines, botanical inspiration, female figures, enamels, colored stones and strong decorative sense. These are very attractive pieces for those looking for an antique jewel with artistic character.

Art Deco jewelry

Art Deco jewelry is highly appreciated for its geometric elegance, symmetry, contrast of materials, use of diamonds, platinum, onyx, sapphires, emeralds and highly modern designs. These pieces are much sought after both by collectors and buyers of vintage jewelry.

20th-century vintage jewelry

Vintage jewelry from the 20th century includes pieces from different decades, from classical and sober designs to more daring, colorful or decorative jewels. They may be pieces in gold, silver, platinum, natural stones, pearls, enamels or signed designs.

Antique jewelry for collecting, use and investment

Antique jewelry can be acquired for many reasons: personal taste, collecting, investment, a gift, an engagement, a family memory or simply the pleasure of wearing a piece with history. Its great advantage is that it combines material value, beauty and real use.

A well-chosen antique jewel can be worn on special occasions, preserved as a collector’s piece or incorporated into everyday use. Many antique pieces have fully current designs, but with a quality, patina and personality that make them different from modern jewelry.

They are also very suitable pieces for special gifts. An antique ring, vintage earrings, a gold brooch, an antique medal or a pendant with stones can become objects with strong sentimental value.

Buying antique jewelry at Antiguedades.es

At Antiguedades.es, we select antique jewelry for sale with special attention to authenticity, period, material, metal standard, state of preservation, quality of gemstones, design, rarity, hallmarks, signature, provenance and decorative value.

If you are looking for antique rings, antique earrings, antique necklaces, bracelets, bangles, brooches, pendants, medals, crosses, gold jewelry, silver jewelry, platinum jewelry, old-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls or vintage jewelry, we recommend visiting this section frequently, as our catalogue is periodically updated with new additions.

If you have any questions about a piece, need additional photographs, precise measurements or information about its metal, period, hallmarks, stones, clasp, cut, weight, condition, signature, provenance or possibilities of use, please contact us. We will be happy to help you find the antique jewel best suited to your collection, gift, personal use or investment.