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During these uncertain times, our store hours may be reduced or altered, so please contact us prior to coming in. However for all purchases over our website of products, we are offering free shipping Australia wide, which will be sent as soon as possible. Hopefully this will mean within 1 business day, however as things are changing to stores and may include the post office, please allow additional time if it is for a particular occasion.

If you do purchase an item online and after receiving it, you do not like it as much as you thought, we will offer a full refund within seven days of receiving the item, providing you let us know in that time.

Kalmar Antiques has been in business for 34 years and has built up a loyal and loving clientèle, and we will always be here for you in some way.

Here is a brief article on our very own and very beautiful 16 carat rose gold.

The story of how we came about 16 carat gold actually goes back to a lovely young couple who purchased an antique snake ring from us that was made in Birmingham in the late 1800’s in what was hallmarked as 15 carat gold. Read More

Antique and vintage jewellery and watches have become more valuable as each year has gone by. There’s no doubt about that, considering that these pieces were expensive luxury items when originally crafted.

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Marriage is one of the most important milestones in our lives and is something worth celebrating each and every year. Read More

People love antique jewellery – and unfortunately for buyers, there are plenty of scammers out there who love to turn a fast profit it by faking it. Read More

Fashion, like the jewellery market, goes in cycles and trend-spotters will have noticed that many styles of antique jewellery have been making a comeback lately. Read More

Many people confuse the term “vintage” with “antique” and this article hopes to clear up the differences between the two. Read More

Well, it worked on me. My husband offered me a very pretty 18k white-gold diamond and blue-sapphire ring, with a combination of fine filigree and engraving. It was beautiful, surely, but I loved him and so I said yes. It wasn’t long before I was in love with the antique wedding ring and since then, I’ve been singing the praises of the value, beauty and unique nature of an antique ring. Read More

Here in this article we will look at a few ways to sell your jewellery and watches that you know longer need or want. Read More