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
569849 $1,650.00 |
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This beautiful bracelet features five strands of fine quality seed pearls. To complete the bracelet, it is secured by an 9K rose gold box clasp with two figure eight safety clips. Gemstone: Natural seed pearls, fine quality Metal: 9k rose gold - XRF tested Weight: 8.61 grams Measurements: Length 19.5cm Era: Edwardian Circa 1910 |
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569652 $285.00 |
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A late 20th century charm pendant crafted in 9k yellow gold depicting the Queen Nefertiti of Egypt. Suspended by a large jump-ring this charm can be worn as a pendant or a charm on a bracelet. This talisman is a symbol of beauty, power, and regality. Metal: Italian-made (Uno-a Erre) 9k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 2.73 grams Measurements: Length 3.2cm Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1980s |
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566634 $2,995.00 |
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These are a lovely pair of Edwardian drop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. A central old mine cut diamond is set in an open yellow gold scalloped setting between gold beads with black enamelling detail. Fitted with long shepherds hooks for easy and secured wear. Diamonds: Two natural old mine cut, 3.8-4.0mm, J-L colour, VS material, estimated total weight 0.40ct Metal: 18k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 2.68 grams Measurements: Length 3.3cm Era: Edwardian Circa 1910 |
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571412 $595.00
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This beautiful hand-carved cameo from the Edwardian era features a woman in high relief set in gallery setting upon a polished band with split shoulders. Stamped with the 9ct hallmark. Gemstone: One natural carved conch shell Metal: 9k yellow gold- XRF tested Weight: 4.16 grams Measurements: Base of ring width 2.30mm Finger size: U Era: Edwardian Circa 1900s |
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569832 $550.00 |
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A late 20th-century ornate seal crafted in yellow gold, featuring a scrolling frame with embellished floral emblems of the United Kingdom and a claw-set flat oval cabochon-cut carnelian, suspended on a jump-ring bail. Gemstone: One natural oval-cut carnelian Metal: 9k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 4.76 grams Measurements: Length 2.6cm, width 1.7cm Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1980s |
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569422 $1,995.00
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This beautiful double wishbone ring is crafted in yellow gold. Hallmarked with 375, crown and Birmingham 1977. Stamped with a makers mark W.W&S possibly William Weston & Sons, manufacturing jewellers, of Hylton Street, Birmingham, UK. Metal: 9k yellow gold – XRF tested Weight: 3.14 grams Finger size: N1/2 Era: Late 20th Century Hallmarked 1977 |
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567934 $2,450.00 |
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A beautiful early 20th century ewer charm pendant crafted in 9k yellow gold. This charm is suspended on a round jump-ring, to be worn as a pendant or a charm to a bracelet. Stamped and hallmarked 9ct, Birmingham 1936 with makers mark for Fred Manshaw Ltd originally based in London, UK, Bleeding Heart Yard, Greville street until 1956. Metal: 9k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 5.11 grams Measurements: Length 3.2cm Era: Early 20th Century Hallmarked 1936 |
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571409 $175.00 |
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This Australian brooch from the late 20th century is crafted in sterling silver a featuring a detailed engraved platypus. Secured and fitted with a pi and roller catch. Stamped with hallmark 925 Stg.Sil with makers mark Ian Sydney. Metal: Sterling silver - XRF tested Weight:8.20 grams Measurements: Length 3.8cm, width 3.2cm Era: Late 20th century Circa 1990s |
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570281 $1,250.00
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This late Victorian dress ring is crafted in yellow gold and features a bezel set agate hand-carved cameo depicting roman solider in high relief upon a polished band with ornate petaled shoulders. There is evidence of worn but unreadable hallmarks. Gemstone: One natural carved agate Metal: 15k yellow gold- XRF tested Weight: 7.79 grams Measurements: Base of ring width 2.38mm Finger size: N Era: Late Victorian Circa 1890s |
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571230 $325.00
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This beautiful Pinchbeck brooch from the Victorian era features a shell-carved cameo of a woman in relief, set within a bezel setting and surrounded by fine twisted wirework upon a matte finished base with textured leaves and granulation. Fitted with a pin and safety chain with pin. Gemstone: Natural shell Metal: Gold plated - XRF tested Weight: 17.37 grams Measurements: Length 4.5cm, width 3.7cm Era: Victorian Circa 1870s |
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565381 $1495.00
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A late 20th century dress ring crafted in 18k yellow and white gold featuring an offset swirl set with a dark blue sapphire and a brilliant cut diamond in claw settings upon a tapered gold polished band. Stamped with the 18ct hallmark. Gemstone: One natural round cut sapphire, good deep dark blue colour, estimated total weight 0.50ct Diamonds: One natural round brilliant cut, G-H colour, I1 material, estimated total weight 0.14ct Metal: 18k yellow and white gold – XRF tested Weight: 3.82 grams Measurements: Base of ring width 2.46mm Finger size: N1/2 Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1980s |
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571162 $995.00
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This beautiful dress ring from the Victorian era is crafted in 9k yellow gold and features a central sapphire set with diamonds upon a polished marquise shaped base with hand-engraved shoulders. Stamped with the 375 hallmarks with Birmingham 1988 and a makers mark CJ. Gemstone: One natural sapphire colour, deep dark blue material, estimated total weight 0.05ct Diamonds: Six natural single cut, good bright material, estimated total weight 0.03ct Metal: 9k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 3.17 grams Measurements: Base of ring width 1.61mm Finger size: M1/2 Era: Victorian Circa 1890s |
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570722 $1,150.00 |
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A beautiful Edwardian necklace crafted in rose gold, featuring a fine belcher link chain suspending a central pendant of fine knife-edge wirework with claw-set round red paste gemstones and a natural half pearl in a bead set floral. Fitted and secured with a parrot clasp. Metal: 9k rose gold - XRF tested Weight: 5.92 grams Measurements: Length 46cm Era: Edwardian Circa 1910 |
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570939 $2,995.00 |
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This stunning Egyptian revival brooch from the Victorian era is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features central scarab beetle formed in micro-mosaic displaying iridescence, within a Etruscan style yellow gold frame of twisted wire-work. Fitted and secured with a metal pin and hook catch. Presented in the original box. Please note, this piece has a rich history and has been worn with love and with age, there is are some missing small tiles around the border however these small imperfections do not affect the beauty of this gorgeous piece of wearable art. Metal: 18k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 9.56 grams Measurements: Diameter 2.5cm Era: Victorian Circa 1880 |