The Best Vintage and Antique Jewellers in London (2026 Guide)
Reviewed by the Nuvinty editorial team · Checked
London has some of the oldest antique and vintage jewellers in the world, from the Burlington Arcade and St James's to the family firms of Hatton Garden. Buying in person means you can see the stones, read the hallmarks and ask about a piece's history before you buy.
How we chose: each jeweller has London premises and specialises in antique, vintage or pre-owned fine jewellery. Details come from each business's own website on the date above. Nuvinty has no commercial relationship with any business here and nobody pays to be included.
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Burlington Arcade and Piccadilly
Some of London's oldest antique jewellers trade in and around the Burlington Arcade.
Bentley & Skinner
55 Piccadilly, W1J 0DX
Antique jewellery, Fabergé and signet rings. Also buys jewellery.
Hancocks
52–53 Burlington Arcade · established 1849
Antique diamonds and engagement rings alongside vintage and contemporary fine jewellery.
Sandra Cronan
18 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0PN
Jewels from the 17th to the early 20th century.
Susannah Lovis
56–57 Burlington Arcade
Georgian to Art Deco jewellery, plus vintage Cartier and Tiffany, and a selection of vintage and pre-owned watches.
Mayfair and St James's
Royal-warrant jewellers and the dealers of Grays Antique Market.
Wartski
60 St James's Street, SW1A 1LE · established 1865
Antique jewellery and Fabergé, holding a Royal Warrant to The King and The Queen.
Charlotte Sayers (Grays Antique Market)
Stand 313–315, Grays Antique Market, 58 Davies Street, W1K 5LP
Stuart to Art Deco jewellery from a dealer at Grays since 1990. Also buys jewellery privately. Grays is worth a wander for its other jewellery dealers too.
Hatton Garden
London's jewellery quarter, home to family firms specialising in antique and pre-owned engagement and wedding rings.
Farringdons Jewellery
32B Greville Street, EC1N 8TB
A third-generation family business specialising in Georgian to mid-century jewellery. Appointments available.
A.R. Ullmann
36 Greville Street, EC1N 8TB
A fifth-generation family jeweller known for its stock of gold Albert chains and used and antique wedding rings.
Wave Antiques
2nd floor, 7 Hatton Garden, EC1N 8AD · by appointment
A fifth-generation business specialising in antique engagement rings, shown by appointment.
Berganza
88–90 Hatton Garden, EC1N 8PN
Antique and vintage rings and jewellery, with in-store or virtual appointments.
Hirschfelds
7 Bleeding Heart Yard, EC1N 8SJ · established 1875
Antique jewellery and repairs, just off Hatton Garden.
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Before you visit
- Learn what the marks mean before you go. See UK hallmarks explained.
- Ask whether stones are original and whether the piece has been resized or altered.
- For engagement rings, ask about resizing and any certificate for the main stone.
- Compare second-hand gold and designer jewellery online too, on our pre-loved jewellery pages.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy antique jewellery in London?
The Burlington Arcade and Piccadilly have some of the oldest antique jewellers in London, Grays Antique Market in Mayfair has dozens of dealers under one roof, and Hatton Garden is the place for antique and pre-owned engagement and wedding rings.
What should I check when buying vintage jewellery?
Ask about hallmarks and what they tell you about metal and age, whether stones are original, and whether the piece has been altered or resized. See our guide to UK hallmarks.
Nuvinty Recommended
Every business here meets our listing criteria. Those that also pass an editorial review against all of the following are marked Nuvinty Recommended:
- A London showroom or appointment-only premises, trading now
- At least five years in business
- A written authenticity guarantee or warranty published on its own website
- Answers our review questions, including one expert buying tip we publish with the business's name
Reviews happen in rounds; the next is November 2026. Recommended status is re-checked every year and is never paid for.
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