Kalmar Antiques is a 2nd generation family business that started in 1986 in the Hyde Park Antique Centre until 1989. After then, we moved into the Imperial Arcade where we traded for nearly 19 years, and have now moved into the beautiful Queen Victoria Building in the heart of Sydney.
We deal in fine antique and modern jewellery, watches, clocks and objet D'art, as well as being Sydney's sole authorised dealers of Anonimo watches.
There is a registered jewellery and diamond valuer on site as well as employing master jewellers and watchmakers for all of your repair needs.
We are always interested in buying jewellery, scrap gold, watches,pocket watches and objety d'art.
Examples of watches that we are after are: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Breitling, Longines and most other high grade mechanical Swiss watches and pocket watches.
We have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, including:
Marlene Kalmar, Proprieter
Marlene emigrated to Australia from England in 1948, and started Kalmar Antiques with her late husband Charles in 1986. Marlene has a very keen eye for fine antiques, and has built up over the years, a very large and loving clientele, many of whom have become her friends. Marlene is always ready to help you, as she enjoys dealing and meeting new people, and helping in any way possible.
Damien Kalmar FGAA Dip Dt
Damien started working part time since high school, and after travelling overseas returned to work full time. He has since graduated as a Gemmologist, diamond grader, and has a Diploma in Diamond Technology. Damien has been teaching gemmology at the Gemmological Association of Australia, and is also often asked by various antique publications his opinion on value of antique pieces, as well as articles on various topics.
Daniel Kalmar
Daniel Kalmar graduated as an award winning watchmaker and repairer in 2000.
His energetic personality will make you fall in love with his passion of pocket watches and clocks, and he is always available to offer his advise and expertise in anything watch related, as well as jewellery. He is a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. (NAWCC)
Kinga Dziekonska M.A.(Art History) FGAA Dip Dt
Kinga has been working for Kalmar Antiques since 2000.
Originally from Poland, where she obtained her Masters degree in Art History, and worked as a curator of the exhibition department in the National Museum in Warsaw.
Kinga is also qualified jeweller and award winning designer in both Australia and overseas. On arriving to Australia, she studied and completed gemmology, passing her practical exam as the best in all Australia. At the same time she obtained her Diamond Grading certificate, and Diploma in Diamond Technology.
Kinga is a member and teacher at The Gemmological Association of Australia and The International Amber Association.
Kinga is always keen to help, and pass on her knowledge of both antiques, and to help assist in making or remodeling your piece of jewellery.
Carmella Ambarchi FGAA
Carmella is a vibrant bubbly lady, whose infectious laugh and personality, never ceases to make people smile.
Carmella has been in the jewellery trade for over 30 years, and is a member and teacher at the Gemmologogical Association of Australia, where she has been teaching gemmolgy for over 20 years.
Carmella has a passion for jewellery, and often will point out a piece of jewellery for a customer's particular style.
Emma Devitt BA (Hons) MPhil.
Emma Devitt, a graduate of Sydney University has been working in the art and antique industry for the past 10 years, where she has and is continuing to make a name for herself in the antique trade.
Her easy going personality makes clients comfortable in their surrounds, and her knowledge in fine arts is her speciality.