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Magnificent antique cabochon garnet brooch in 20 carat gold
Here is a truly spectacular and magnificent antique cabochon garnet brooch in 20 carat gold that dates from the mid-Victorian era and is destined to always be admired and commented on.
This antique pendant has been independently XRF tested and has come back as being made in 20 carat gold. While this is a less common carat of gold, it was a standard that was able to be used in Dublin.
Set with nine cabochon garnets in the top section, there are a further three cabochon cut garnets in the lower section. Not only is this lower section attached by two chains, but this allows it to move and sway so elegantly adding a further element of charm and character to an already very beautiful antique brooch.
The detail of this brooch combined with the garnets is so tactile to hold and feel and will continue to get the admiration that it deserves no matter where or when it is worn.
Measuring 42mm across by 97mm from top to bottom, on the back reveals a gorgeous and very sweet locket compartment that measures a dainty 5.5mm in diameter.
From top to bottom, this is such an incredible antique brooch that is just spectacular and will certainly be loved and admired.
Stock# ES7299
Circa: 1860
$3,200
$3,200.00
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15ct Art Nouveau turquoise and pearl brooch by Duggin Shappere & Co
Art Nouveau jewellery is so often so fluid and sensual in its design, as can be seen here in this very pretty 15ct Art Nouveau turquoise and pearl brooch by Duggin Shappere & Co.
Duggin Shappere & Co were one of Australia's most well known jewellers, becoming famous for their high end quality pieces that are sought after by collectors today. This lovely Art Nouveau brooch was made in 15ct rose gold and the beautiful warm colour from the rose gold accentuates not only the design, but also highlights the colour from the pearls and the turquoise.
With the natural turquoise forming a flower with a seed pearl in the centre, the way the gold is designed gives it the appearance of it flowing through the air.
Measuring 41mm across by 15.2mm wide, this Art Nouveau brooch will always look so elegant on any outfit and is sure to always be loved and admired.
Stock# T678
Maker: Duggin Shappere & Co
Circa: 1900
$675
$675.00
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19th century antique opal, diamond and pink topaz brooch
Here is a truly spectacular 19th century antique opal, diamond and pink topaz brooch that is destined to always be admired no matter where or when it is worn.
Day or night, this incredible brooch will catch the eye of everyone and will no doubt continually be appreciated for its elegance and beauty.
Beautifully hand made in gold and silver in the late 1800's, silver was used to surround the diamonds as it was known that gold could artificially tint the diamonds yellow and platinum, although already discovered, was not used in jewellery until the early 1900's and white gold was not yet invented at approximately the same time as platinum was used in jewellery.
Measuring 46.5mm across by 37.7mm, the proportions of this brooch is incredible. Sitting proudly in the centre is a magnificent Australian solid white opal that measures 13.7 carats. With such incredible spectral colours emanating from the opal, it is an opal such as this that shows why Australian opals are regarded as the finest in the world.
With two natural pink topaz stones to play into the colours from the opal, these measure 1.12 carats and then there are the seventy mine cut diamonds that sparkle so incredibly bright. Mine cut diamonds were used for over 2oo years and remain one of the most popular antique cut diamonds around. These diamonds come together to total an impressive 3.50 carats and are set into the most charming cluster and floral design.
There is no doubt that this elegant and impressive brooch will be admired and is truly exceptional and is a real testament to the quality of jewellery making all those years ago.
Stock# T734
Circa: 1880
$14,800
$14,800.00
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Antique brooch in the form of a donkey with pearls, rubies and diamonds
Here is a very fun and whimsical antique brooch in the form of a donkey with pearls, rubies and diamonds that will always stand out and be admired every time that it is worn.
Hand made in 9ct rose gold in the late 1800’s, the brooch is set with 19 pearls on the donkey and a further thirteen on the cart. With an additional vibrant five red rubies and the sparkle from three diamonds, the brooch itself has such a wonderful tactile feel to it.
Measuring 4.9cm by 2.2cm, this antique brooch has so much charm and character, this is a spectacular brooch that will always be loved and commented on.
Stock# ES6699
Circa: 1890
$2,850
$2,850.00
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Antique kangaroo, emu and boomerang brooch by Willis
It doesn't get more Australian than this! A magnificent antique kangaroo, emu and boomerang brooch by Willis that dates from the early 1900's.
Willis was one of Australia's most prolific jewellers with their pieces becoming quite sought after as well as anything depicting Australia as this brooch most certainly does.
Made in 9ct gold, it depicts a boomerang with the word "Australia" with an emu and a kangaroo with the Commonwealth coat of arms.
King Edward VII first officially granted of a coat of arms to the Commonwealth of Australia in 1908. The first Coat of Arms was a shield of white and blue with a cross of St George, with five six-pointed white stars along the cross and six small shields around the edge of the shield.
The shield was supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound and above the shield was the crest containing the seven-pointed gold star of Federation on a wreath of white and blue. Â The motto 'Advance Australia' was inscribed at the base of the grassy mound, all of which can be seen on this brooch.
This particular brooch is seen on page 274 of the book, Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths, Makers & Marks, by Kenneth Cavill, Graham Cocks, and Jack Grace.
Measuring 52mm across by 26mm it is fully marked with the Willis hallmark and a true piece of Australian history.
Stock# T816
Maker: Willis
Circa: 1910
$1,150
$1,150.00
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15ct gold antique diamond brooch by Henry Newman and Sons
Here is an amazing 15ct gold antique diamond brooch by Henry Newman and Sons that was not only made by one of Australia's most well regarded jewellers, but is also featured in the Australian Jewellers book on page 176.
Hand made in 15ct rose gold, the colour of the gold alone makes this such an attractive piece on any outfit and combined with a combination of antique rose cut diamonds and European cut diamonds, this is one antique brooch that certainly sparkles.
Measuring an impressive 6.6cm in length by 1.5cm, it is set with twenty six rose cut diamonds that total 0.38 carats and four European cut diamonds that total 0.40 carats and the larger European cut diamond that measures 0.70 carats, bringing the total diamond weight of this magnificent brooch to 1.48 carats.
With all the charm and character of yesteryear, this antique diamond brooch by one of Australia's most highly respected jewellers is certainly a special piece to love and wear with pride.
(This exact brooch is featured on page 176 of the book "Australian Jewellers" by Cavill, Cocks and Grace.)
Stock# ES7275
Maker: Henry Newman and Sons
Circa: 1890
$3,650
$3,650.00
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Antique opal and pearl brooch made in the early 1900’s
With styling influenced by the Edwardian period and the upcoming Art Deco period, comes this very beautiful antique opal and pearl brooch made in the early 1900's.
Hand made in 15ct rose gold, this very elegant brooch is set with three solid opals that display a beautiful play of colour in all of the opals and really stands out when this brooch is worn on a dark outfit. Set with a very sweet seed pearl at the bottom, the brooch measures 51mm across by 12.4mm wide at the centre.
With a very elegant and stylish design that will always look so beautiful on any outfit, this antique opal and pearl brooch will suit any outfit day or night.
Stock# T560
Circa: 1910
$1,100
$1,100.00
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Victorian era antique ruby and diamond butterfly brooch
Dating from the  1890’s, comes this very elegant and refined Victorian era antique ruby and diamond butterfly brooch.
Made in 18ct yellow gold and sterling silver, this was a common combination at the time as white gold was not yet invented and platinum, although already discovered, was not used in jewellery until the early part of the 20th Century.
Set twenty six with rose cut diamonds that totals 0.27 carats and twelve larger rubies and two smaller rubies for the eyes, these rubies total 1.68 carats.
The combination of the rubies and diamonds gives this brooch a wonderful amount of sparkle combined with the beauty of the gemstones.
With the brooch measuring 39.3mm across by 27.2mm, this brooch will look and sit perfect on any outfit and is destined to always be loved and admired.
Stock# ES7601
Circa: 1890
$5,950
$5,950.00
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Antique diamond brooch with locket compartment made in 1899
Perfect for an y occasion and time of the day or night, this antique diamond brooch with locket compartment made in 1899 will always be loved and cherished.
With such an elegant design and style to it, the brooch measures 4.1cm long by 1.4cm wide at the centre and has a lovely rose cut diamond to add a charming sparkle to the eye when admiring the brooch. The beautiful design with a floral them adds so much charm and character to this brooch and then it can become so much more personal when the brooch is turned over.
With a secret locket compartment that is perfect for a photo of a loved one, this makes this brooch so much more charming and sweet.
A very pretty and attractive example of a late Victorian antique brooch that is perfect for any occasion.
Stock# T570
Hallmarked: Chester 1899
$550
$550.00
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Victorian era 15ct gold antique pink conch shell cameo
So beautifully and expertly hand carved, there is little doubt that this Victorian era 15ct gold antique pink conch shell cameo.
Today there are many cameos on the market which are not hand engraved and therefore don't have that wonderful artistic beauty often seen in an antique cameo such as this one. The intricate detail in the face and the hair is just captivating and made all the more special by being carved in the pink conch shell. Cameos are more often carved in the helmet cameo which is more of an orange and white/beige colouring, so the delicate pink and white colours seen here are just beautiful.
With a spectacular mount with so much incredible work, the mount is made in 15ct gold and measures 46.6mm across by 47.7mm from top to bottom. Even around the border it has been hand engraved which in itself would have taken so long to create.
This is such a stunning antique cameo, that will always look so impressive on any outfit.
Stock# T556
Circa: 1870
$3,300
$3,300.00
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Early Australian 15ct gold antique garnet brooch from the 1870’s
Here is such a lovely and elegant early Australian 15ct gold antique garnet brooch from the 1870's that will look so beautiful on any outfit.
The colour of the 15ct gold has such a wonderful warm colour and the design of this brooch is typical of early Australian jewellery of the Victorian era. With a beautiful tactile feel to it, in the centre of the brooch is an almandine garnet which has a lovely purple-red hue to it.
The stylish floral design of the brooch is often seen in Australian jewellery of this period and the brooch measures 29.5mm across by 29mm.
With a gorgeous colour emanating from the gold, combined with both the garnet and the design, this lovely antique brooch will always look so elegant on any outfit no matter where or what time of the day it is being worn.
Stock# R842
Circa: 1870
$1,450
$1,450.00
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19th century Victorian era antique round pique brooch
Pique jewellery is a style and material that is unlike anything else, and here is a very lovely 19th century Victorian era antique round pique brooch.
With a wonderful chocolate brown colour and highlighted with the most wonderful and intricate inlay of gold and silver, this pique brooch is in superb condition even after 140 years.
Measuring 40mm in diameter, the beautiful colours and design of this brooch will certainly make it stand out no matter the colour of outfit that it is being worn on. Day or night, this is one brooch that will simply always fit right in.
Antique pique jewellery is unlike any other and has a wonderful tactile feel to it and this one will no doubt always be admired every time that it is worn.
Stock# T233
Circa: 1870
$925
$925.00
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