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Antique butterfly brooch made by Duggin Shappere & Co
Duggin Shappere & Co were one of Australia's most prolific and highly regarded jewellers of the late 19th and 20th century, and here is a fabulous antique butterfly brooch made by Duggin Shappere & Co in the early 1900's. Hand made in 15 carat rose gold, the brooch was so well thought out when being made with such high attention to detail to parts such as its antenna and legs, to the way the pearls graduate so elegantly along the wings. In total there are twenty pearls set on each side as well as the two rubies for its eyes and of course the two solid opals that make up its body. The opals have so much life and fire to them and not only accentuate the brooch as a whole, but also showcases beautiful antique Australian jewellery with beautiful Australian opals. Measuring 22.4mm by 38mm across, this makes it the perfect size to wear all the time, for both day and evening time where it will no doubt always be admired. Stock# ES8396 Maker: Duggin Shappere & Co Circa: 1900 $4,200
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Antique ruby and pearl brooch made by Duggin Shappere & Co
Here is a fabulous antique ruby and pearl brooch made by the early Australian jeweller Duggin Shappere & Co in the early 1900’s. Made in 15 carat gold, the brooch measures 42.9mm across by 14.2mm and is set with a beautiful pearl set heart surrounding a natural ruby. With pearls set at each end in a lovely floral design that along with the heart truly captures the eye. Displaying such a lovely sentiment with the heart, this is a brooch that will always be loved and admired. Stock# T873 Maker: Duggin Shappere & Co Circa: 1900 $925
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Victorian era antique amethyst and pearl pendant that converts to a brooch
Here is an ingenious Victorian era antique amethyst and pearl pendant that converts to a brooch so easily and no matter which way it is worn, will always be loved for the gorgeous colour combination of the pearls and amethysts as well as the elegant design that will always be admired. Hand made in 9 carat rose gold in the 1890's, this piece is set with a beautiful cluster of seed pearls surrounding a central amethyst with more amethysts around the edge and then one suspended so delicately at the bottom that is also set with seed pearls. The top bail which is again set with a seed pearl, is attached via a clever design that allows it to easily be taken on and off, all the while being very secure and not able to come off on its own. The reason this part detaches, is that when it is worn as a brooch, if this part sticks up, it will look very odd, so detaching it makes perfect sense. Measuring 26.1mm across, with the top bail it measures 47.4mm tall or 36.5mm without this part. These dimensions make it perfect for a pendant or a brooch and regardless of how you choose to wear it, there is no doubt that it will always be admired as the combination of pearls and amethysts, along with the elegant design, will always make this such a stand out piece of jewellery from the late Victorian era. Stock# ES8523 Circa: 1890 $1,600
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Antique Georgian enamel brooch set with diamonds and pearls
Here is a spectacular antique Georgian era enamel brooch set with diamonds and pearls that dates from the early 1800's and looks as amazing today as when it was made over 200 years ago. It is astonishing to think that we can not only admire, but also wear a piece of jewellery of this age as well as it still being in wonderful condition, is all a testament to the jewellers of this era. Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and silver, the reason that silver was used to set the diamonds into was that up until the early 1900’s white gold was not yet invented and platinum, although already discovered, was not used in jewellery until around the same time as white gold. Measuring 59.1mm across by 28.2mm, the brooch is set with nine rose cut diamonds at each end with a border of seventeen natural pearls on each side that graduate so elegantly as the go along the edge, leading to the largest ones in the centre. This small feature of having the pearls graduate in size show just how much thought and time that went into creating this gorgeous brooch. And then set onto that wonderful vibrant blue enamel background are three floral designed sections each set with more rose cut diamonds. With the two side sections having a total of thirteen diamonds, the centre flower section has twenty seven diamonds. All these diamonds come together to total 0.41 carats and highlight not only the brooch, but the individual design and sections that they are set into. Viewing this brooch from the side also shows a most elegant border that itself is so attractive and finishes the brooch of perfectly as looking at this brooch from every angle is just magnificent. To wear a diamond and pearl brooch is special, however to wear one that is over 200 years old is just amazing. Stock# ES8542 Circa: 1810 $5,300
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Antique opal and diamond crescent brooch made in the early 1900’s
Sitting perfectly on any outfit, this antique opal and diamond crescent brooch made in the early 1900's, will always be appreciated for its elegant design and style as well as the colour from the opals and sparkle from the diamonds. Made in 15 carat rose gold the brooch is set with nine solid Australian opals that are all perfectly matched in colour and graduate in size so elegantly along the brooch. With two rose cut diamonds set on each side of the opals, there are fourteen diamonds in total to add an elegant amount of sparkle all the while not taking away from the design of the brooch and the beauty of the opals. Measuring 28.4mm across by 26.7mm the aesthetics of this brooch will so easily allow it to be worn on any outfit where it will sit perfectly and always be admired. Stock# ES8445 Circa: 1900 $3,600
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Antique coral and pearl brooch with a locket section
Here is a very charming and elegant antique coral and pearl brooch with a locket section that has the most elegant soft look thanks to the warm tone to the 15 carat gold, the pearl in the centre and the natural coral in what used to be described as angel skin colour. Made in the 1880’s, the brooch measures 35.5mm across and has the most elegant border that as you move your eye to the centre, there is more detail at every point finishing with the cluster of coral surrounding the pearl. The warm soft tone of the gold matches perfectly with both the coral and the pearl and turning the brooch over reveals a section where a photo can be placed making this so much more personal to the wearer. Perfect for any season, this antique brooch is just perfect and will no doubt continue to get the admiration that it rightly deserves. Stock# ES8447 Circa: 1880 $1,350
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Antique ruby and diamond brooch with a locket compartment
Designed with a horseshoe on the front, this lovely antique ruby and diamond brooch with a locket compartment dates from the late Victorian period of the 1890's and has such a wonderful and rich colour to the gold that is complimented perfectly by both the rubies and the diamonds. Made in 15 carat gold, the brooch is set with four rose cut diamonds and three rubies into the horseshoe, with the most beautiful hand engraved flowers on each side. Even the setting around the rubies and diamonds is so delicate in nature and the overall look and aesthetic appeal of this brooch is just so immense. Measuring 48.9mm across by 23mm, turning the brooch over reveals a locket compartment to make this brooch even more special and personal once a photo of a loved one is placed inside. Perfect for any occasion including a ruby wedding anniversary, this brooch cum locket will always be loved and admired. Stock# ES8481 Circa: 1890 $1,550
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Antique green tourmaline brooch from the Edwardian era
Absolutely perfect for any occasion or time of day, this antique green tourmaline brooch from the Edwardian era will always be loved and admired thanks to its beauty and elegance. Hand made in 15 carat gold in the early 1900's, the brooch measures 27.3mm in diameter and is set with four beautiful tear shaped green tourmalines that are all perfectly matched in colour. Set into the rose gold of the brooch with its scalloped design, this brooch is so elegant and will suit any outfit that it is attached to. Simple, elegant and refined are all perfect words that can be used to describe this perfect brooch. Stock# ES8426 Circa: 1900 $1,200
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Antique cameo brooch locket from the Victorian era
This is such an elegant antique cameo brooch locket from the Victorian era that dates from the 1870's and has such a regal look and feel to it. Made in 15 carat gold and measuring 4.1cm across by 7cm from the very top to the bottom of the foxtail link tassel, the brooch has a very elegant sway and flow to it when worn thanks to the charming tassel. The cameo has been expertly hand carved and displays so much detail and would have been carved by a true master who knew how to exemplify fine quality that is combined with the stunning mount that it has been placed into. Not only a brooch, the reverse side has a locket compartment making this so much more unique and personal once a photo is placed inside. This is a lovely antique cameo brooch that also has a matching pair of earrings which can be viewed in another window here: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product/antique-cameo-drop-earrings-from-the-victorian-era/ Stock# U027 Circa: 1870 $2,800
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Antique silver brooch/locket highlighted with rose and green gold
This is such an attractive antique silver brooch/locket highlighted with rose and green gold and can so easily be worn during the day and well into the night for any formal occasion and will be such a wonderful conversation starter for so many points. To begin with the brooch which measures 38mm by 30.2mm, has a beautiful design at each end and the wonderful bird perched on the branch. And making this brooch even more special, the bird, berries and border of the brooch are in rose gold, and the leaves in the much harder to fine green gold. Rose gold is made by primarily adding copper to the gold when being alloyed resulting in the lovely warm tone to it, and today green gold is made by adding silver to the gold, however the green colour is more a soft green-yellow colour. However during the late Victorian period of the 1890's when this locket was made, cadmium was added resulting in a stronger colour. While never a strong green such as yellow or white gold, the tone of green in antique pieces is more pronounced and used here highlights the leaves in the floral design perfectly. And then turning the brooch over reveals a section where a photo can be placed making this such a wonderful locket that is then made so personal once a photo is placed inside. This is the type of jewellery that gets more and more beautiful the closer you get to it and you can really appreciate the time and details that went into making this all those years ago. Stock# ES8346 Circa: 1895 $495
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Very large antique cameo of Zeus and Hera dating from the 1880’s
Here is a very large antique cameo of Zeus and Hera dating from the 1880's that measures an impressive 6.9cm wide by 8.1cm and will make such a wonderful and eye catching accessory to any outfit and will surely get the attention and admiration that it rightly deserves. Cameos of this size are so rarely found, and with such a large "canvas" of shell, the engraver of this cameo was able to put in so much exquisite detail, that was all done by hand many years ago. Today many cameos are mass produced and not hand carved, resulting in them all being the same however nothing beats the quality and individual look and style of one that has been carved by hand. Depicting Zeus with his wife Hera, there is also an eagle at the bottom, the Aetos Dios, which was a giant golden eagle which served as Zeus's personal messenger and animal companion. With a border of white from the shell that highlights the cameo so beautifully, and with wonderful proportions, this is an antique cameo that will most certainly stand out and be admired from near or far. Stock# T851 Circa: 1880 $2,900
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Antique ruby and diamond earrings and locket brooch demi parure
Whether the earrings with thee brooch, or perhaps just the earrings on their own, there is little doubt that they will always look so beautiful and elegant when worn. A demi parure is a matching set of jewellery that can be worn together and usually includes two or three pieces, and this Victorian era ruby and diamond earrings and locket brooch demi parure is just spectacular. Made in the Victorian era of the 1880's, this suite is made up of a pair of 15 carat ruby and diamond earrings with a matching 15 carat ruby and diamond brooch that also doubles as a locket. Each earring measures 16.5mm wide by 34mm from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hooks and are each set with one rose cut diamond and one ruby set amongst a very charming border. These earrings are so comfortable and will be so practical to wear all the time day or night and are fitted on elegant shepherd hooks. And then the matching brooch is also set with rose cut diamonds, in this case there are four and again a lovely vibrant natural ruby. This brooch has another wonderful feature by having a locket compartment on the reverse side. Measuring 44mm across by 31.2mm, this brooch will always look so elegant on any outfit and once combined with the earrings, it will become a magnificent matching suite that will always be admired. Complete with its charming velvet lined box, this is such a wonderful and magical piece of jewellery that will make any woman feel like royalty. Stock# ES8259 Circa: 1880 $2,850
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