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Chains - worn round your neck, wrist or otherwise - make a big fashion statement. Here is a selection of the best antique and vintage chains in our current collection...
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A beautiful quality guard chainA long chain from which a key, watch or other object of use is hung., circa 1820. Still so chic all these centuries later.
Chains - worn round your neck, wrist or otherwise - make a big fashion statement. Here is a selection of the best antique and vintage chains in our current collection...
Discover MoreBuying vintage jewelry is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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"A wonderful vendor with kind, thoughtful and helpful staff. They respond quickly, honestly and clearly to any queries or requests. The items they sell are unique, top-quality, exactly as described, in excellent condition. This is the most trustworthy vendor of antique jewelry I have encountered."
"Lovely jewelry exactly as described plus super efficient service."
"The most gorgeous antique jewelery that I have found and amazing customer service! They are very responsive via email and even more generous in person, when I visited on a trip from the States."
"My pendant totally exceeded my expectations in every way!! It is very lovely...prettier than the pictures which were very good. It was in a beautiful presentation box and packaged extremely well for shipping. I received it much faster than I imagined I would. Excellent little jewel and experience with the AJC!!!"
"LOVE the Antique Jewellery Company - their selections are impeccable. They were so professional and helpful in selecting my ring. They sent me several images and videos, and told me all about the history of their special Edwardian pieces. They took thoughtful care in shipping and communications overseas. I will definitely be a return customer!"
"Quality, elegance, and one-of-a-kind jewellery all describe the pieces you will find at The Antique Jewellery Company. Olly and her team provide expert service and an excellent array of choices. My favorite place to shop in London. Really wonderful!"
"Incredibly helpful and attentive service. Always quick to respond and they even sent additional photos at my request. I’m based in the US and it felt like the shop was just down the street. Definitely my go to Antique Jewelers."
"The two rings I purchased are beautiful - I feel like I'm wearing history. They arrived in San Diego promptly, as promised. Thank you!"
"Wonderful company! The ring was just as lovely as shown in pictures and exactly as described. Beautiful wrapping/box- so special! I would and will be purchasing from them again - amazing and unique jewelry."
"Amazing service when I ordered two items while in China to be delivered to me in New Orleans for my birthday (I live in NYC.) The service was impeccable. Things arrived on time and they were even better than pictured. I will visit when in London and continue to browse and buy."
"This is my favorite antique store to visit in London. I've been there my last two trips to London and each time I've gotten amazing pieces. Olly has a great eye and a wonderful collection to select from. I definitely plan on going the next time I'm in London!
"I live in the United States, and working with AJC was easier than going into a store here! They were easily accessible and we even did a video Skype session for additional looks. They had the ring sized and out and shipped to the USA by the next day. Simply an amazing customer experience!"
"Olly was so lovely and helpful, which is exactly what you need when you're buying an engagement ring."
"Item clearly represented on site. Great communication with staff. Very fast shipping to me in Florida, USA. Great experience all around. Will shop again."
"The service is impeccable, the selection exceptional, and the pieces have always arrived on time, as advertised, and well packaged. The best recommendation I can give is I will return next year to see what new and interesting pieces are available for another holiday gift."
"I absolutely love the gorgeous ring I purchased! Client service is fantastic. Shipment to the US was fast and tracked in detail the entire journey. I’m a returning customer and will definitely purchase again! Excellent business!"
"I've purchased several pieces from the Antique Jewellery Company. Each item was even more beautiful upon arrival than shown in the online images. The service is exceptional - ever friendly and prompt. Highly recommend."
"I live in the United States, and working with AJC was easier than going into a store here! They were easily accessible and we even did a video Skype session for additional looks. They had the ring sized and out and shipped to the USA by the next day. Simply an amazing customer experience!"
"Always wonderful to work with. Piece was even beyond expectation! I will be back for more wonderful items!!"
"Veautiful pieces; skilled, informed and highly educated staff; always a delight to work with... wonderful!"
"I really appreciate their quick and genuine customer service, and I would recommend The Antique Jewellery Company any day! I'll for sure be a return customer. :)"
"Found a beautiful, one-of-a-kind antique ring with the help of my now fianceé. They went above and beyond in providing extra pictures and any information that they could upon request. Couldn't be happier with the purchase."
"The best of the best when it comes to high quality antique jewelry!"
While every piece of vintage jewelry is unique, we are happy to notify you if we find something similar to this item.
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They will be wrapped in tissue and accompanied by a handwritten note confirming the piece's authenticity. If you would like to include a personal note to the recipient, then you can add this during checkout.
We are pleased to offer Free Shipping on all purchases to our customers in the USA.
All orders are fully insured and dispatched securely from London, England by our trusted partner, DHL Express Worldwide.
We calculate and add all customs, taxes and duties at checkout to ensure a smooth journey with no delays or unexpected fees along the way.
All orders will arrive at the destination in the USA in 3-5 working days*.
* these are estimates only and can vary
In the USA, import tax/duty do not apply when purchasing antiques aged over 100 years old. We declare these items as 'Personal adornment, over 100 years old', providing a signed and dated Antique Declaration form. Georgian and Victorian jewelry (around 40% of our inventory) falls into this category.
Items under 100 years oldFor items under 100 years old you will be liable to pay local tax/duty or handling fees on imported goods. Jewelry from periods other than Georgian and Victorian (around 60% of our inventory) falls into this category.
Prepayment of Duties & TaxesTo ensure as smooth and pain-free an experience as possible, we calculate all applicable customs, taxes and duties at checkout and add them to the total cost of the order. In doing so, we take on the responsibility of shipping logistics and customs clearances (using the DDP shipping arrangement) so you don't have to. Most importantly, it means your item/s will be with you as quickly as possible.
Customers in the USA might be charged additional, shipment-related fees, in the region of $40.00-$80.00, that can vary from state to state. The AJC cannot take responsbilitiy for these fees.
Please let us know if you are contacted by US Customs requesting supporting documents.
Our jewelry is Conflict Free and Eco-Friendly and when purchasing an item from us you can be sure you are not contributing to any unethical procedures.
When buying new jewelry you can never be 100% sure that they are not conflict free.
Choosing vintage means:
At The AJC we stand behind every item we sell with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and are confident that your jewelry purchase will exceed your expectations.
However, if you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 30 Day, Full Money-Back Guarantee on all purchases.
You must pay for the return postage and any taxes and duties applied.
Contact us within 30 days of receipt of the item to let us know of your intention to return the item/s.
We strongly recommend that you return the item/s via DHL Express Worldwide as we are not responsible for items that do not reach us. Import tax/duty may also be applied by UK customs if the item/s are not shipped correctly.
Return the item/s to us within the original packaging (including padded envelope). Attach the DHL return label supplied with your order to the outside of the parcel. If you are only returning part of your order, we will need to send you a new DHL return label.
Drop off the parcel at your nearest DHL Service Point, and hand the shipper the Antique Declaration that was attached to the outside of the original DHL envelope. Please request a copy from us if this has been misplaced.
Please be aware that taxes and duties are NOT refunded for shipments to the USA.
You have 60 days to exchange or part-exchange an item.
Please contact us to discuss your specific arrangements.
We value our customers' peace of mind over everything.
We therefore created our 5 point promise.
We take great pride in our collection of vintage jewelry, one that embodies only the very best from across the ages. Under no circumstances will you find any reproductions and, unless stated clearly, all our items are in good condition and 100% original, free from enhancements.
All our items are one-of-a-kinds, quite often commissions, meticulously handmade by skilled craftsmen of old. With the steady increase in international, mass-produced jewelry, our vintage jewelry has a timeless beauty and charm that simply cannot be replicated.
With over 50 years of experience in the London trade, Olly Gerrish has a reputation as one of London's leading vintage jewelry authorities; only the best examples from her stock are selected for the site.
Investing in a piece of antique jewelry can be a daunting process. We value our customers' peace of mind above all and strive to uphold a culture of trust and decency at all times. Our reputation for providing expert advice and support for our customers should reassure prospective customers. Should a customer for any reason be unhappy with their online purchase we will not hesitate to offer them a 30 day full money-back guarantee.
Finding the perfect piece should be a fun and enlightening experience. To help achieve this we are here to lend our customers a helping hand and provide impartial expert advice. Building lasting relationships is far more important to us than a quick sale.
UK | mm / inches | USA / Canada | France | Japan | Germany |
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C | 40.2 / 1.580 | 1½ | 40½ | 12¾ | - |
D | 41.5 / 1.634 | 2 | 41½ | 13¼ | 2 |
E | 42.7 / 1.684 | 2½ | 42¾ | 13¾ | 3 |
F | 44.0 / 1.739 | 3 | 44 | 14 | 4 |
G | 45.2 / 1.788 | 3½ | 45¼ | 14½ | - |
H½ | 46.5 / 1.836 | 4 | 46½ | 15 | 7 |
I½ | 47.8 / 1.888 | 4½ | 47¾ | 15¼ | 8 |
J½ | 49.0 / 1.941 | 5 | 49 | 15¾ | 9 |
L | 50.2 / 1.992 | 5½ | 50¼ | 16 | - |
M | 51.5 / 2.042 | 6 | 51½ | 16½ | 12 |
N | 52.8 / 2.092 | 6½ | 52¾ | 17 | 13 |
N½ | 54.0 / 2.146 | 7 | 54 | 17¼ | 14 |
O½ | 55.3 / 2.196 | 7½ | 55½ | 17½ | 15 |
P½ | 56.6 / 2.249 | 8 | 56¾ | 18 | 16 |
Q½ | 57.8 / 2.300 | 8½ | 58 | 18½ | 17 |
R½ | 59.1 / 2.350 | 9 | 59¼ | 19 | 18 |
S½ | 60.3 / 2.400 | 9½ | 60½ | 19½ | 19 |
T½ | 61.6 / 2.463 | 10 | 61¾ | 20 | 20 |
U½ | 62.8 / 2.504 | 10½ | 62¾ | 20¼ | 22 |
V½ | 64.1 / 2.567 | 11 | 64¼ | 20¾ | 23 |
W½ | 66.0 / 2.608 | 11½ | 66 | 21 | 24 |
Y½ | 67.3 / 2.658 | 12 | 67¼ | 21¾ | 25 |
We are pleased to offer Complimentary Sizings on all ring purchases, undertaken by one of the best jewellers in the business.
We accept the following forms of payment:
Our instalment/layaway plan requires a non-refundable deposit of 20% and the balance must be paid in full over a three-month period.
To discuss what works for you please contact us.
We can hold items for up to 72 hours. Please contact us to let us know if you wish to put an item on hold.
Alternatively, items may be reserved for up to 30 days, with a 20% non-refundable deposit.
Please note that this is offered on a case-by-case basis depending on the item in question.
All transactions are processed by Stripe, our third-party payment partner.
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The Antique Jewellery Company does not store any financial information.
To ensure as smooth and pain-free an experience as possible, we calculate all applicable customs, taxes and duties at checkout and add them to the total cost of the order. In doing so, we take on the responsibility of shipping logistics and customs clearances (using the DDP shipping arrangement) so you don't have to. Most importantly, it means your item/s will be with you as quickly as possible.
In the USA, import tax/duty does not apply when purchasing antiques aged over 100 years old. We declare these items as 'Personal adornment, over 100 years old', providing a signed and dated Antique Declaration form.
Georgian and Victorian jewelry (around 40% of our inventory) falls into this category.
For items under 100 years old you will be liable to pay local tax/duty or handling fees on imported goods.
Jewelry from periods other than Georgian and Victorian (around 60% of our inventory) falls into this category.