Expert Choices

Our experts work tirelessly to help curate our collection of antique designer jewellery pieces. Their incredible knowledge and sensitive eye can select the most impressive choices.

These beautiful pieces have been chosen for this selection due to their incredible value, artisan design and astounding materials.

These expert choices have been taken from a wide range of history. In this collection, we have displayed multiple Victorian pieces. Victorian Jewellery gets its name from the monarch on the throne when it was created, Queen Victoria (1837-1901). There are many incredibly unique features from Victorian jewellery, and it truly deserves its recognition from leading antique designer jewellery experts. Jewellery pieces from Victorian society included a lot of elegant floral motifs and artistically impressive metalwork imitating foliage. Brooches were an incredibly popular style of antique designer jewellery in Victorian England.

One of the other factors our experts took into consideration when curating this collection was impressive gemstone cuts. We have an extensive collection of stunning antique designer rings that are technically breathtaking. Our cluster rings are some of the most incredible of our expert selections. Cluster rings typically consist of a group of smaller gemstones surrounding one large gemstone, and were incredibly popular during the Edwardian period. Vintage cluster rings often display the finest expertise in metal work, and beautiful gemstone arrangement. Their value and technical beauty makes them a favourite of antique designer jewellery experts.

Have any of our expert’s selections caught your attention, perhaps for a special gift, investment piece, or as an antique engagement ring? To discuss any of these antique designer jewellery pieces, please either be in contact here online or in person at our Hatton Garden establishment.

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Celyon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1930.

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1930.Celyon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1930.

Price £58,500 Ref: 29039

Garrard Diamond Bracelet, English, 1978. hatton garden.

Garrard Diamond Bracelet, English, 1978.Garrard Diamond Bracelet, English, 1978.

Price POA Ref: 29026

Yellow topaz diamond cluster ring, English, 1983. hatton garden

Imperial Topaz diamond cluster ring, English, 1983. Imperial Topaz and diamond cluster ring, English, 1983.

Price £24,500 Ref: 29035

Edwardian diamond drop earrings, circa 1910. hatton garden

Edwardian diamond drop earrings, circa 1910.Edwardian diamond drop earrings, circa 1910.

Price £10,800 Ref: 28996

Ruby and diamond set fob watch by Mellerio, circa 1900. berganza hatton garden

Mellerio Ruby and diamond set fob watch,...Mellerio Ruby and diamond set fob watch, French, circa 1900.

Price £11,000 Ref: 25742

Sterle of Paris diamond cocktail ring berganza hatton garden

Sterle of Paris diamond cocktail ring, c...Sterle of Paris diamond cocktail ring, circa 1970.

Price £26,300 Ref: 25780

Hammerman Brothers diamond cluster ring berganza hatton garden

Hammerman Brothers diamond cluster ring,...Hammerman Brothers diamond cluster ring, circa 1960.

Price £15,500 Ref: 25777

Bulgari diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950.

Bulgari diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950.Bulgari diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950.

Price £36,500 Ref: 28905

Bulgari diamond cluster ring, Italian, circa 1963. Hatton Garden

Bulgari diamond ring, circa 1963.Bulgari diamond Trombino ring, Italian, circa 1963.

Price £110,000 Ref: 28361

Mellerio ruby and diamond dress ring, circa 1945. hatton garden

Mellerio ruby and diamond dress ring, French, circa 1945.Mellerio ruby and diamond dress ring, French, circa 1945.

Price £9,500 Ref: 28898

Colombian emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1910. hatton garden

Colombian emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1910.Colombian emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1910.

Price £22,500 Ref: 28943

Asscher cut diamond flanked solitaire ring hatton garden

Asscher cut diamond flanked solitaire ri...Asscher cut diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950.

Price £56,000 Ref: 28933

Cartier gold mousetrap link bracelet hatton garden

Cartier gold mousetrap link bracelet, French, circa 1940.Cartier gold mousetrap link bracelet, French, circa 1940.

Price £16,500 Ref: 27931

Type IIa marquise shape diamond solitaire ring.

Type IIa marquise shape diamond solitaire ring.Type IIa marquise shape diamond solitaire ring.

Price £52,600 Ref: 28705

Cartier sapphire and diamond jabot pin berganza hatton garden

Cartier sapphire and diamond jabot pin, French, 1918.Cartier sapphire and diamond jabot pin, French, 1918.

Price £19,500 Ref: 24202

Art Deco emerald diamond drop earrings berganza hatton garden

Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond d...Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond drop earrings, circa 1925.

Price £29,700 Ref: 26754

Old mine diamond solitaire ring hatton garden

Old mine diamond solitaire ring, circa 1...Old mine diamond solitaire ring, circa 1900.

Price £56,500 Ref: 27055

René Boivin marquise diamond coronet cluster ring. Hatton Garden

René Boivin marquise diamond ring, French, circa 1920.René Boivin marquise diamond coronet cluster ring, French, circa 1920.

Price £24,500 Ref: 28476

FAQs

What is a jewellery expert?

A jewellery expert is someone who is able to highly research and evaluate antique jewellery pieces. They are often well-versed in antique designer jewellery. They are able to heavily research the provenance of an antique piece, and examine the details which makes the piece unique. Experts in antique designer jewellery are able to evaluate pieces extremely accurately due to their knowledge of provenance and analysis of the features.

What do experts look for?

Jewellery experts have many things to consider when looking at antique designer jewellery. They carefully study evidence of provenance (where the piece comes from, who made it, etc.) They do this by looking carefully at any engravings or paperwork to determine the provenance. They also look at special and rare features of the piece in order to value it.

How to clean antique designer jewellery?

With antique designer jewellery, it’s important to keep it clean. Cleaning your antique pieces correctly is a great way to preserve them and keep their value. Rinse your antique designer jewellery carefully under warm water. Use a very soft brush to dislodge any dirt, and if it needs extra cleaning, use a mild washing-up liquid. Make sure you rinse your jewellery. Here at Berganza, we offer complimentary annual cleaning for life with every purchase, so your jewellery can be taken care of.

Which gemstones were popular in antique designer jewellery?

There are some particular gemstones which are predominant in antique designer jewellery. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires were the most popular jewels in antique designer rings. Vintage designer rings, such as art deco engagement rings, include more diamonds. However, there are a range of gemstones available across our selection of antique designer jewellery.

How to sell antique designer jewellery?

For many people, their antique designer jewellery is a careful investment. It reaches a stage where many people want to get their return on their vintage antique jewellery pieces. Making sure to consult experts on antique designer jewellery can make sure that you get a fair price for your jewellery. This is true whether it was an inherited piece or bought as an investment. Here at Berganza, our expertise on vintage designer jewellery means we are ideal for this. If you have a piece of antique designer jewellery that you’d like to sell to us, contact us at purchases@berganza.com.