Gerard McCabe was born with a passion for great design and timeless jewellery. As a discerning collector, this ever-growing collection of antique jewellery is one of the best in Australia and features stunning pieces, each with a story to tell.
Every item tells a story
Gerard McCabe was born with a passion for great design and timeless jewellery. As a discerning collector, this ever-growing collection of antique jewellery is one of the best in Australia and features stunning pieces, each with a story to tell. We offer spectacular jewellery from the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco periods and more. The collection is always changing.
The Georgian Era (1714 – 1837)
Georgian-era jewellery is mostly handmade and very rare. Often featuring nature-inspired designs such as leaves and birds, and including precious stones. Memento Mori jewellery was also popular at the time (meaning: “remember you will die”) and it was quite morbid, featuring skull motifs and coffins.
The Victorian Era (1837 - 1901)
The early Victorians were sentimental folk and this was reflected in their feminine, delicate designs with an emphasis on filigree gold. Key symbols included hearts, flowers, lovebirds, ivy, knots, bows, and snakes. Also popular were REGARD and DEAREST rings with each stone representing a letter from the word. After Prince Albert’s death, not only Queen Victoria but also the whole country went into mourning and this was reflected in the change to more sombre jewellery. Pieces comprising onyx or jet became popular and designs became larger and chunkier.
The Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
This was a wonderfully extravagant time during the reign of Edward the 7th. Brooches, necklaces, collars, pendants & earrings were lavishly decorated with gemstones. Diamonds were the essential accessory for the Edwardian lady and were made up into fine delicate pieces to reflect the fashions of lace, silk and feathers.
The Art Deco Period (1920-1939)
The Art Deco movement was a time of great strength and direction where jewellery displayed bold contrasting colours and strong definite geometric lines. In the 1920’s Art deco was characterised by vivid colours, formalised floral decoration, spiral motifs and more precise use of curves, ovals, circles and octagonal panels. By 1930 the main idea was to banish all unnecessary ornament. Curves were converted to angles, shapes were streamlined and the primary colours of green, red and blue featured heavily in much of the jewellery.
Current Antique Selection - last updated 05/10/2023
Product Information
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566635 $1,295.00 |
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A Pair of Victorian hand-carved jet drop earrings fitted with shepherd's hook fittings for easy wear. |
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561031 $5,495.00 |
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This early Victorian bracelet is crafted in 15k yellow gold and features wide facetted and engine-turned engraved belcher links. Secured with a hand-engraved shield-shaped padlock with a recessed locket to the rear and set with a oval garnet cabochon. Presented in the original bracelet box. |
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567935 $2,495.00 |
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This modern dress ring is crafted in yellow gold and features a central row of brilliant cut diamonds between hand-etched Celtic knot-work designs. |
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567934 $2,450.00 |
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This unique modern dress ring is inspired by the Retro era. Crafted in yellow gold, featuring an oval cabochon cut sapphire with ribbed diamond set shoulders and two small round cabochon cut bezel set sapphires. Stamped with the 14k hallmark and makers mark IJM. |
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565381 $5,595.00
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A late 20th century Egyptian hinged bangle. Crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring Egyptian hieroglyphics. Secured with box clasp and two figure eight safety clasps. Stamped with the 18k Egyptian hallmark. Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 33.16 grams Measurements: Inner diameter 6.5cm Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1990s |
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566612 $3,959.00
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True to its era, this Art Deco diamond ring is crafted in platinum and features a checkerboard cluster of pearls and diamonds in bead and mille-grained settings with a white enamel surround. Diamonds adorn the shoulders of this ring to lead to a plain band and the undercarriage is just as beautiful displaying true craftsmanship a fine saw pierced wire-work. |
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565544 $1,150.00 |
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This late 20th century two tone dress ring featuring synthetic rubies set on layered floral inspired setting. Stamped with a 750 hallmark and a markers mark. |
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568677 $495.00 |
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This mid-century pendant is crafted in rose gold and features a central bezel set rectangular synthetic ruby surrounded by a rose gold frame with ornate patterning and raised floral motifs. Secured with a brass pin and hook catch. Stamped with the 9ct hallmark. |
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567084 $2,150.00
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This late 20th century necklet features a graduated shaped fluted pendant drop centre-piece upon a fancy double linked chain. Secured with a parrot clasp and stamped with 14k hallmark, Indonesia and makers mark. |
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567322 $1,295.00
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This Art Deco style inspired reproduction ring pages homage to the era. Crafted in 14k yellow gold featuring a central bezel set sapphire surrounded with a hexagonal shaped tiered cluster with natural blue sapphires and old cut diamonds upon a fine band. This piece has been worn with love and one of the calibrated sapphires is set slightly lower, this gemstone is secure and it does not take away any of the beauty of this ring. Gemstone: One natural round and twenty calibrated sapphires, dark blue, good material, estimated total weight 0.25ct Diamonds: Sixteen natural small old cuts, average material, estimated total weight 0.08ct Metal: 14k yellow gold - XRF tested Measurements: Base of band width 1.55mm Weight: 3.0 grams Finger size: M Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1990s |
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568517 $595.00
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A mid-century bar brooch crafted in yellow gold a features a central opal opal triplet in bezel setting with a hand-engraved leaf surround. Fitted and secured with a pin and plunger catch. Stamped with a 10k hallmark. |
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567367 $1,250.00
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True to its era this Art Deco diamond ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum and features a tiered cluster with a geometric settings bead set with beautiful early European and single cut diamonds. Stamped with the 18ct and Plat hallmarks. |
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568289 $995.00
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A beautiful Victorian memorial brooch crafted in 9k yellow gold featuring ornate enamel work with a central enamel dome inlaid with a pearl set gold star. To the rear of the brooch is a clear locket displaying decorative placement of hair and pearls. Secured with metal pin and hook catch. |
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566627 $3,450.00 |
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True to their era, this pair of articulated Art Deco drop earrings are crafted in 14k two-toned gold and features geometric shaped onyx, with saw pierced and mille-grained settings set with beautiful early European and single cut diamonds. Fitted and secured with continental clips for easy and secure wear. |