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Antique moonstone necklace from the early 1900’s
Moonstone is a very unique gemstone and is often a milky white colour with a soft blue tone running through it, as well as having a wonderful visual phenomenon called adularescence, which is best described as a glow from below the surface, giving the impression of moonlight floating on water- hence its name. Whereas today much of the moonstone on the market has many inclusions, quite often the antique pieces are just amazing to admire from near or far such as in this very elegant antique moonstone necklace. Dating from the early 1900's, the necklace was made in 9 carat gold and is set with the largest oval one in the centre measuring 25.2mm by 13.3mm, with the other six pieces graduating smaller in size. The way this necklace sits on the neck really showcase each of the pieces and looks so elegant day or night. Measuring 43cm when laid out from end to end, this is truly such a wonderful and unique necklace that will always be loved, cherished and admired. Stock# ES8344 Circa: 1910 $5,650
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Rare antique early Australian Albert chain made in 15 carat gold
Many people now wear an Albert chain or fob watch chain as they are also known as around the neck, however the Albert chain was originally designed to hold a pocket watch to a gents waistcoat. However when men put down their pocket watches in place of the “new” wrist watches at the turn of the 20th century, after a while women started to wear these around their neck, where they are more commonly worn today. And here is a truly exceptional antique Albert chain that is up there with the very best of them. To begin with, it was made in 15 carat gold in the late 1800's, when many were made in 9 carat gold. England and Australia used 15 carat for a relatively short time, and the colour of 15 carat gold quite often sits between a warm rose with a hint of yellow to it, giving it an amazing warm glow. The colour of this Albert is so beautiful and looks even more amazing when around the neck. Then there is the length and design of the links. It is quite common to find original antique ones too short to fit comfortably around the neck, whereas this one measures an impressive 45.3cm and is all original on both sides without any additional links being added, making this the perfect length to comfortably sit around the neck. The design of the links are so beautiful, making this one Albert chain that will always be admired every time that it is worn. And finally this has one more exciting feature - a very rare and special Australian hallmark on the tee bar. Stamped with the early Australian system of a 15 and the hung sheep to denote 15 carat gold, it is also stamped with the letter "S" and a very rare swan. Very likely to be made by a jeweller from Perth, Western Australia, this really is a wonderful feature to complete this as a remarkable antique Albert chain. Combine all of this with such an incredible design, length and colour of gold, then you truly have an exceptional, unique and exciting piece of antique Australian jewellery to wear around your neck. Stock# ES9810 Circa: 1890 $9,850
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Exceptional quality antique garnet and diamond serpent necklace
Dating from the 1860's comes this exceptional quality antique serpent necklace that is destined to be not only admired from near or far, but such a wonderful conversation starter. Made in 18 carat gold with the diamonds set in sterling silver, the snake motif in jewellery has been popular since Egyptian times, and had a major resurgence when Queen Victoria was presented with an engagement ring in the form of a snake and presented to her by Prince Albert. Whereas many of these antique snake necklaces are often quite short, this one measures a full 44cm in length making it fit so easily around the neck. It is not just the length of the necklace section that is wonderful, but the design alone is so incredible to admire and made even more astonishing as it graduates in width. The time alone to hand make this section would have been so painstakingly time consuming and so difficult to do today, let alone all those years ago. And then the eye is drawn down to the front where the most exciting and highly detailed snake head sits. Designed with a large cabochon section that us highlighted with eighty three rose cut diamonds in a lovely flowing design, there are a further three rose cut diamonds set on the nose. And with the heart shaped section suspended below which again is set with a cabochon garnet and highlighted with twenty one more rose cut diamonds, on the reverse of this section it is fitted with a locket compartment. With the clasp fitting into the head itself, the hand engraving detail is also so beautiful to admire and showcases how much time, care and attention went into making this piece without any modern technology and tools such as what is available today. From every part that you look at this necklace, the quality just shines and there is no doubt that this is an exceptional piece of antique jewellery from the romantic Victorian era. Stock# ES9721 Circa: 1890 $28,500
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Antique amethyst and seed pearl necklace by Joseph Lawrence
The colour of the amethyst combined with the charming seed pearls and the design of the necklace, all comes together to create a gorgeous necklace that looks as beautiful today as when it was made over 110 years ago. Made in 9 carat rose gold that compliments both the amethysts and the seed pearls perfectly, the design is just so wonderful to admire from near or far and will be the perfect necklace to wear to any occasion. Laid out from end to end, the necklace measures 49cm and from the pearl set section at the top to the lowest amethyst, this distance measures 4.5cm. The design allows it to sit so elegantly around the neck with each of the side amethysts sitting marginally higher than the centre one, and the length of the necklace lets it fall and sit perfectly across the neckline. Made by Joseph Lawrence, an early Australian jeweller, not only is this necklace so beautiful, but made by one of Australia's early jewellers makes it that much more exciting. Stock# ES9683 Maker: Joseph Lawrence Circa: 1910 $1,850
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Antique boulder opal necklace made in the early 1900’s
Here is an exceptional antique boulder opal necklace that looks as beautiful today as when it was made. Boulder opals were first discovered in 1869 and have the very distinct and beautiful appearance of having their solid ironstone host material either set behind the opal or amazingly running through the opal as can be seen here in these one set into the necklace. Made in the early 1900's in 9 carat gold, the necklace is set with five boulder opals that lead down to the centre where there is a further boulder opal suspended from the bottom. The spectral colours are so beautiful to admire and showcase why boulder opals are so highly prized and desired, and day or night there is no doubt that it will always be admired. And it is not just the opals that are amazing as the setting itself is so beautiful to see. The elegant setting is so beautiful and adds so much charm and character to the necklace. Laid out from end to end, the necklace measures 43cm in length and from one end opal across to the other side, this distance measures 14.9cm with the drop itself measuring 4.5cm in length. Sitting perfectly on the neckline, this antique boulder opal necklace is one that is destined to always get the attention that it rightly deserves. Stock# ES9630 Circa: 1910 $6,200
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Art Nouveau solid opal and natural pearl necklace made in the 1890’s
Here is a truly amazing antique necklace that was made during the Art Nouveau era in the late 1800's and has so many exciting and unique features to it that highlight why there is nothing quite like genuine antique jewellery. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the design is so elegant especially around the opal and even the detail on the cap holding the suspended pearl at the bottom is exquisite to admire. In the centre is a lovely solid white Australian opal that measures 2.05 carats. With a lovely soft blue-green colour to it that compliments the pearls perfectly, it also highlights the gorgeous setting that surrounds it. And then on the chain leading to it there are three natural pearls on each side as well as three more around the opal then the amazing and large one at the bottom. Today pearls are produced by being cultured, and while these pearls are still considered to be real pearls, these ones have formed naturally as nature intended without being cultured like today and this is made even more amazing by the fact that it is estimated that a natural pearl is produced in between 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 10,000 oysters. The largest one measures 17.1mm by 9.5mm and like all the others has been x-rayed to confirm this making this such an exciting piece. Laid out from end to end the necklace measures 39cm and from the first pearl at one end across to the other, this distance measures 9.2cm and this necklace not only sits perfectly around the neck, but looks absolutely incredible - this is truly such an exciting and beautiful necklace to have around your neck. Over 120 years old and still as beautiful and elegant as when it was made, this is truly an exceptional piece like no other. Stock# ES9558 Circa: 1895 $14,500
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Rare 15 carat suffragette necklace with a detachable brooch/pendant
Here is an extremely rare and beautiful antique suffragette necklace that can be worn so many ways. The suffragette movement was pivotal in giving women the right to vote, and the jewellery used to represent the movement was easily characterised by using the colours green, white and violet as can be seen here in this magnificent suffragette necklace. Made in 15 carat gold at the start of the 1900's, the necklace and detachable brooch/pendant is set with peridot (green), pearls (white) and tourmaline (purple) in a design that is so elegant and typical of jewellery of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras. The necklace is set with seventy nine pearls, five peridots and six tourmalines with the pearls designed in a magnificent design reminiscent of a fleur-dis-lis design that adds such an elegant look. Laid out from end to end, this part of the necklace measures 40cm in length and is fitted with a barrel clasp. And then to make this piece so versatile in how it can be worn, the lower section can be easily removed and then worn as either a brooch along with the necklace, or as a pendant on its own. This lower section is set with twenty six more pearls and a tourmaline and three peridots and measures 3cm across by 4.5mm. No matter how this piece is worn, it is an incredible necklace that is like no other. Stock# ES9599 Circa: 1900 $12,300
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Antique aquamarine and seed pearl necklace made in the early 1900’s
This antique necklace was made in the early 1900's and is set with the most delicate soft blue colour aquamarines that look so beautiful set amongst the seed pearls in the wonderful design that will always be admired. Made in 9 carat gold, the necklace is typical of the work by the early Australian jewellers of this era. The way the two pear cut aquamarines at the bottom go to one side gives this necklace such a fluid and naturalistic look to it, even though the two stems coming down are fixed. Each set with charming seed pearls in a petal design with a further aquamarine at the top of each, set amongst the scroll design at the top are more aquamarines and seed pearls. And then with a final aquamarine at each end leading to the chain, this section from each end aquamarine across to the other measures 6.1cm across by 6.8cm from the top scroll to the lowest aquamarine. Fitted on a 45.5cm chain, this allows the aquamarine and pearl section to sit perfectly on the neckline where it will always stand out and look so beautiful. Stock# ES9527 Circa: 1910 $3,350
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Rare 15 carat gold and platinum ladies antique Albertina
Here is an incredible rare and impressive ladies Albertina that dates from the 1850's and is arguably one of the finest ones that could ever be found. Not only does it measure and incredible full length that originally would have been worn on the waist to hold a pocket watch at one end, but the detail of the links, the tassels and all the other components are truly sensational. Made in 15 carat rose and green gold, the smaller components are highlighted with platinum. Even though platinum was discovered in 1735, the only way that it could be used in jewellery was to be hammered or forged onto jewellery, and it wasn't until oxyhydrogen was invented in the mid-1800's that could then create a temperature high enough to melt platinum and use it in jewellery. Gold is alloyed with other metals that results in producing different colours. Rose gold is made by primarily adding copper to the gold when being alloyed resulting in the lovely warm tone to it, and today when green gold is made the green colour is more a soft green-yellow colour. However years ago 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 has an incredible soft tone to it that looks wonderful here set against both the rose gold and pure white of the platinum. The foxtail links in the tassels are still in superb condition as are the two slide pieces all of which show such incredible detail. Even the four links connecting all of this together are truly amazing to admired from near or far, and this piece has such an incredible tactile feel to it that is so exciting to wear. Laid out from end to end it measures 40.7cm and from the swivel to the bolt ring, it measures 33.5cm in length. Still in exceptional condition, this very piece is featured on page 48 of "How the watch was worn: A fashion for 500 years" by Genevieve Cummins making this an even more exciting piece of history. There is no doubt that anyone will be hard pressed to find a better quality piece such as this, and this is one is up there with the best of the best. Stock# ES9364 Circa: 1855 $14,200
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Antique Art Nouveau natural pearl and diamond necklace
Art Nouveau jewellery is often made in a wonderful asymmetrical design, and this can clearly be seen here in this beautiful Art Nouveau pearl and diamond necklace. Hand made in 14 carat gold and platinum in the early 1900's, the design alone is just so beautiful to admire and will be perfect for that special dress and occasion. Then of course there is the combination of natural pearls and diamonds to add sparkle and even more elegance to this necklace. Set with six lovely pearls and eight smaller rose cut diamonds and ten larger European cut diamonds, these diamond come together to total 0.30 carats and sparkle so beautifully. Laid out from end to end, the necklace measures a perfect 45.5cm and from the chain where it connects to the main section, to the bottom of the drop, this distance measures 5cm making it sit perfectly on the neckline. This really is such an elegant necklace that not only looks magnificent, but also belies its age and will surprise many when they discover that it is over 100 years old, yet still looks remarkably modern at the same time. Stock# ES9520 Circa: 1910 $4,800
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Rose and yellow gold antique collar made in the 1880’s
There are few pieces of jewellery more elegant than a collar, and here is a magnificent antique collar that looks and sits perfect around the neck and has such a graceful look to it that will always be admired. Made in the Victorian era in the 1880's, this antique collar was made in 9 carat rose and yellow gold and has the distinct advantage of easily being able to be worn showing either side. With one side displaying the rose gold sections with a somewhat segmented design and the other side completely plain, the collar is fitted with a large bolt ring at one end which can be worn at the front as a feature or at the the back, can have something hanging off it such as a locket or seal, or its extension piece to either add length, or to hang from with a piece of jewellery at the bottom such as a locket as shown in one of the additional images. (Locket is available to purchase separately and is not included in the sale of this collar.) From end to end the collar measures 43.5cm and the extension piece with its own bolt ring to attach something to measures an additional 4.1cm. This is such a versatile antique collar that can truly be worn so many different ways and no matter which way you choose to wear it, there is no doubt that it will always be loved and admired. Stock# ES9410 Circa: 1880 $5,800 (Collar only - locket is additional and priced at $2,800 and is available here: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product/antique-photo-locket-set-with-a-european-cut-diamond/
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Antique diamond and pearl fringe necklace made in the 1880’s
Dating from the Victorian era of the 1880's, this antique pearl and diamond fringe necklace is as beautiful today as when it was made and feels so elegant around the neck and will make any woman so proud to own and wear it. Made in 15 carat gold, the necklace measures 39cm from end to end and sits so perfectly around the neckline where it seems to exude such a royal look and feel to it. The design of this necklace is so gorgeous and with the five sections each set with pearls along with the smaller drop sections between, this necklace will certainly always be admired every time that it is worn. In the centre is a 0.10 carat European cut diamond that sparkles so beautifully and this centre section measures 2.3cm in length. Perfect to hand down through the generations and be loved and admired by all, this is an exquisite example of Victorian jewellery for all to fall in love with. Stock# ES9454 Circa: 1880 $4,650
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