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Antique pheasant brooch by Duggin Shappere and Co
Not only will this antique pheasant brooch stand out for its wonderful design, form and colours, but it was also made by one of Australia’s earliest jewellers, Duggin Shappere and Co in the early 1900’s. Made in 15 carat gold, the colour of the gold has that lovely warm patina that adds to the look of this brooch, and measuring 32.2mm across by 27.9mm, this is the perfect size that will always look so elegant day or night and get the admiration that it truly deserves. The pheasant is highlighted with a combination of rubies in the tail as well as the eye, and green tsavorite garnets in the head and complimented by a body of seed pearls that then go around the delightful border. This is such a wonderful antique brooch, by a fantastic and sought early Australian jeweller, that all come together to make this brooch so charming from every point. Stock# ES8826 Maker: Duggin Shappere and Co Circa: 1910 $3,300
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Antique crescent shaped brooch set with mine cut and rose cut diamonds
This antique brooch was made towards the end of the Victorian era in the 1890's and will look so elegant and refined on any outfit and even set with diamonds, it is not ostentatious in the slightest and will no doubt always be admired and commented on for this very reason. Made in 15 carat gold, the brooch measures 51.3mm across by 17.5mm high and is set with two mine cut diamonds that total 0.26 carats as well as six rose cut diamonds that total 0.06 carats. There is nothing quite like genuine antique diamonds for all of their charm and character and the way they capture the light is just delightful making this the perfect brooch to wear during the day or night. In as beautiful condition as the day it was made, this antique diamond brooch will always be cherished and loved. Stock# U152 Circa: 1890 $2,350
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Antique brooch with a hand carved moonstone fox
Made by the early Australian jewellery company, Prouds in the early 1900's, this antique brooch is set with a gorgeous hand carved moonstone fox in the centre that is so charming and full of character. Moonstone has such a wonderful soft blue adularescence that gives the brooch so much charm and character. Set on a 9 carat rose gold bar that measures 5.6cm in length, the simple yet elegant design of the brooch is perfect to highlight the beauty of the fox. There is so much charm in the carving that it will always make you smile every time that you see it, and the style and design of this brooch is perfect to wear day or night. Stock# ES9114 Maker: Prouds Circa: 1910 $1,250
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Incredible Art Deco natural emerald and diamond brooch
Here is an incredible Art Deco natural emerald and diamond brooch of unparalleled beauty that is breathtaking from near or far. Exquisitely hand made in platinum in the 1920's, this brooch is the epitome of high quality Art Deco jewellery and exemplifies all that this wonderful era was about.With a wonderful geometric and symmetrical design that capture the eye, sitting proudly in the centre is a European cut diamond that measures 1.45 carats and is E in colour and Si in clarity. This beautiful white diamond throws of so much sparkle and is highlighted on each side by four vibrant natural emeralds that add an amazing amount of colour to contrast against the pure white of both the diamonds and the platinum. Surrounding the emeralds as well as the border are an a total of 110 more European cut diamonds that come together to total an astonishing and dazzling 4.07 carats, bringing the total diamond weight to 5.52 carats. Measuring 48.7mm across by 25mm wide, this is one of the finest and most exquisite genuine Art Deco emerald and diamond brooches that you will ever fine. Stock# ES9121 Circa: 1920 $29,250
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Enamelled antique four leaf clover brooch set with seed pearls
Antique brooches are so often so charming and here is a gorgeous antique four leaf clover brooch that will always catch the eye every time it is worn. Made in the early 1900’s in 15 carat gold, the brooch measures 25.6mm across by 22.7mm and is the perfect proportion and size to wear during the day or to that special event in the evening. With such a vibrant and smooth green enamel that itself is so eye catching, it is also set with a total of sixty nine seed pearls to compliment the brooch even further. The entire design of this brooch is so beautiful and just shows how charming antique jewellery so often is. No matter the occasion that this brooch is worn, there is little doubt that it will always be loved and admired. Stock# ES9096 Circa: 1900 $2,300
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Antique hardstone cameo diamond and pearl brooch/pendant
Cameos have been found as far back as 3,000BC and each one is as unique as a painting, and here is an antique cameo of exceptional quality. Dating from the 1880's, most cameos are carved from shell, and the finest quality ones are carved from harder material such as this one here in onyx. Any cameo carved from this harder material can only be done by a master carver with many years of experience and the advantage of using a material such as onyx, is that it is naturally layered in two colours to highlight the top carving from the background. Looking closely at the carving of a man, there is no doubt that this was carved by someone of immense skill. From the detail in the eye, hair and nose, to the curls in his beard, this is a truly exceptional cameo that is up there with the best of the best. And then there is the mount that it is set into which is not only beautiful but very ingenious. Made in 15 carat gold, it is set with a border of eight pearls and eight European cut diamonds, as well as two more pearls and one more diamond on the top detachable bail. The diamonds total 0.86 carats and sparkle so beautifully and highlights the cameo even further. Not only can this be worn as both a pendant and a brooch, but when this is being worn as a pendant, the brooch fitting on the back can be unscrewed and the hook that it clips into can be folded down to allow it to sit flat against the chest, and when worn as a brooch, the top bail can be removed. This just shows how much thought went into making this piece over 140 year ago and regardless of how it is chosen to be worn, it will always be admired. Measuring 36.9mm across by 45.2mm or 58.4mm with the bail attached, this is one of the finest quality cameos that you will ever see. Stock# ES9007 Circa: 1880 $7,450
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Antique natural pearl brooch made by Alfred Lorking
This incredible antique brooch set with natural pearls is attributed to early Australian jeweller Alfred Lorking, and is an incredible piece to wear let alone hold in your hands. Alfred Lorking was a Sydney jeweller who operated between 1853 to 1859 making his pieces some of the oldest pieces of early Australian jewellery, and also incredibly hard to find. Made in a style that is so typical of his work, it was made in 15 carat gold and measures an impressive 59mm across by 49.9mm. Designed with the natural pearls representing grapes, the border along the brooch has been made to simulate wood as well, highlighting how much talent and skill Alfred Lorking had. From every angle and up close or far away, this is such an amazing brooch that is also an amazing piece of early and rare Australian jewellery from the Victorian era. Stock# ES8663 Maker: Alfred Lorking (Attributed) Circa: 1855 $7,950
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Antique ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond galleon brooch
This brooch is truly like no other and will no doubt always be admired and commented on every time that it is worn. Made in France in the early 1800's in the for of a galleon, the detail in this brooch is exceptional and more so when you realise that it was made over 200 years ago. Entirely made by hand in 18 carat yellow gold and silver, the reason that silver was used instead of white gold or platinum is that it was not until the early 1900’s that white gold was invented, and platinum although already discovered, was not used in jewellery until around this same time. In total the brooch is set with eighty eight eight rose cut diamonds, fifty six rubies, nineteen sapphires and finally six emeralds that all come together to perfectly to highlight the incredible design of this brooch and make it look so fluid. Measuring 32.5mm across by 31.8mm, this is truly an exceptional antique brooch of unparalleled beauty and design. Stock# ES8833 Circa: 1810 $5,200
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Antique ruby and diamond brooch made in the Edwardian era
Here is such an elegant antique ruby and diamond brooch that was hand made in the Edwardian era that will be the perfect accessory for any outfit, and always be admired every time that it is worn. Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold, the brooch is set with a European cut diamond in the centre that measures 0.14 carats and is surrounded by eighteen rubies in a heart shape. The heart shape really stands out with the rubies and adds such a romantic look and feel to the brooch, and these rubies combine total 0.90 carats. And then to add even more charm and character, on each side are three mine cut diamonds set into a design somewhat reminiscent of blue bells and then there is a rose cut diamond set at each end. These additional diamonds total 0.78 carats and add such an elegant sparkle to the brooch making it stand out during the day as well as the evening. Measuring 47.5mm across by 14.8mm wide in the centre, this is such a beautiful and charming brooch from the romantic Edwardian era. Stock# ES8882 Circa: 1910 $3,250
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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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