Vintage silver jewellery is becoming increasingly sought after. As the price of gold rises it is making the cost of heavier pieces of gold jewellery rise too and become too expensive for every day wear for many of us.

Silver jewellery wears well and as it ages it acquires a lovely soft patina as long as it is not over polished. Here are a few pieces of vintage silver jewellery available on antiquesavenue during March 2010.

1970s silver bracelet hallmarked 1976
A very stylish silver bracelet which is fully hallmarked and can be dated to 1976. The bracelet measures about 20 cms long and is about 14mm wide. In excellent condition this weighs about35 grams

Vintage silver jewellery gate necklace bracelet 1960s
This vintage jewellery set consists of a matching necklace and bracelet. These are both made of fully hallmarked silver and can be dated to 1966. The bracelets with this gate effect are quite popular and it is quite rare to find a matching necklace and bracelet set. The bracelet fastens with a heart shaped padlock
Material: Silver .925 sterling ( Fully hallmarked) Size: 1 cm wide. Bracelet is 18.5 cms long. Necklace 40 cms long Age: 1966 Condition: Excellent Maker, Designer, Origin: JAM

vintage brooch enamel silver orchid marcasites
What a pretty brooch dating from circa 1950s. This flower brooch is enameled and set with marcasites. This brooch is made of silver and measures about 5 cms long This vintage brooch is in excellent

Silver Charm Bracelet

Shakespeare’s

This silver charm bracelet comes complete with sixteen charms attached. The silver charms are:
Dwarf, Shakespears head, horse drawn cart
gondola, pixie, round tower
bull fighter, stork, windmill,
cottage, harp, spinning wheel
dog, building on bridge,
stag,

The silver bracelet measures about 18.5 cms long, has an attached safety chain and fastens with a roll over catch. This silver charm bracelet measures about 53 grams