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Antique early Australian brooch filled with opal pieces
This antique early Australian brooch is filled with opal pieces in a glass tube that has such a rich deep colour that throws of these wonderful spectral colours that will always be admired from across the room. Made in the early 1900's, the brooch measures 57.6mm across by 8.5mm wide and at each end are lovely hand engraved end caps in 9 carat rose gold. No matter the time of day or night that this brooch is worn, there is little doubt that it will always be loved and admired. Stock# ES8647 Circa: 1910 $825
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Antique Georgian garnet pendant that can be worn as a brooch
Georgian jewellery from the 1700's and early 1800's is becoming so sought after, and here is a magnificent antique Georgian garnet pendant that can be worn as a brooch that dates from around 1810. Hand made in 18 carat gold, the pendant is set with five clusters of garnets that all display such a rich burgundy red colour as well as the detachable section on the top. Measuring 45mm across, by 62.8mm to the top piece or 51.9mm without, when it is worn as a brooch, the top garnet easily detaches so as not to get in the way. The brooch fitting at some stage in its life has had a roller catch attached to make it more secure and regardless of how it is worn as either a brooch or a pendant, there is no doubt that it will always be a wonderful talking point and conversation starter. With such a strong colour coming from the garnets and a beautiful design, this Georgian piece is just superb. Stock# ES8665 Circa: 1810 $6,400
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Rare gold and natural pearl antique brooch attributed to Alfred Lorking
Here is a fabulous piece of not only jewellery, but Australian history - a very rare gold and natural pearl antique brooch attributed to Alfred Lorking. Alfred Lorking was a Sydney jeweller who operated between 1853 to 1859 making his pieces not only one some of the oldest pieces of Australian jewellery, but also exceedingly hard to find. Combine this with the fact that this brooch is so beautiful to admire and still in wonderful condition, and you end up with a piece of early Australian jewellery that is of museum quality. Made in 15 carat gold, it measures 43.7mm across by 40mm and has a wonderful grape vine motif with the "grapes" being a multitude of natural pearls. All of this comes together resulting in such a fabulous brooch that is exciting to admire from near or far and will no doubt always be a wonderful talking point and conversation starter. A true piece of Australia's history that can be worn with such pride. Stock# ES8664 Maker: Alfred Lorking (Attributed) Circa: 1855 $7,950
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19th century opal and diamond pendant that can be worn as a brooch
Here is a magnificent 19th century opal and diamond pendant that can be worn as a brooch that not only looks stunning but is also in incredible condition after more than 150 years have passed since being made. Made in 15 carat gold, the circular section is centrally set with an opal and surrounded by ten rose cut diamonds, with a further border of blue enamel balls. And then there is the surrounding gold border around this section which is truly spectacular to admire and also has not only the brooch fitting on the back but a section to place a photo. Measuring 40mm in diameter it then has two very elegant chains draping across leading to a very large tassel this sways and moves so elegantly. The size of this tassel is incredible and like the rest of the piece is still in superb condition. From the top to the bottom of the tassel, this distance measures 90mm making this piece destined to stand out regardless of it being worn as a brooch or a pendant. Dating from the 1860's this is a truly exquisite piece of mid-Victorian jewellery. Stock # ES8671 Circa: 1860 $6,850
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Antique silver, rose and green gold brooch made in 1890
This antique sterling silver, rose and green gold brooch was made in 1890 and is so charming and full of character. Measuring 43.7mm across by 14.9mm, it is the perfect size to wear all the time as well as for any occasion. Gold can be alloyed with other precious metals resulting in different colours being produced. 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. Years ago cadmium was added resulting in a stronger colour, and while never a strong green such as yellow or white gold, the tone of green in antique pieces is more pronounced and is used perfectly here to highlight the leaves. With the flower sections being in rose gold as well as being used at each end, this is such a beautiful antique brooch from the late Victorian era. Stock# ES8327 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1890 $395
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Antique sterling silver brooch highlighted with rose and green gold
So sweet and charming, this antique sterling silver brooch is highlighted with both rose and the hard to come by green gold and looks so beautiful and is sure to always be a wonderful conversation starter. Made in the Victorian period in 1887, the brooch measures 42.4mm across by 17.6mm and is primarily made in sterling silver. Highlighted with rose and green gold, most of us that gold is alloyed with other metals resulting in different colours being produced. Rose gold is made by primarily adding copper to the gold when being alloyed resulting in the lovely warm tone to it, and today although not common, green gold is made by adding silver to the gold, however the green colour is more a soft green-yellow colour. However years ago when this brooch 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 on the front. With lovely engraving to highlight the design and beauty further, this is a very sweet and charming brooch from the Victorian era. Stock# R411 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1887 $425
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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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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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