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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566709 $2,495.00 |
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A beautiful late 20th century yellow gold twist rope style bracelet, fitted and secured with a parrot clasp. Hallmarked 750 and stamped with makers mark Uno-a Erre. |
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563160 $1,295.00 |
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One sterling silver hinged oval antique bangle with hand-engraved floral motifs with a raised diamond shape on a background of engraved thatch work. Secured with a boxed style clasp. Hallmarked Birmingham 1883. |
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564625 $495.00 |
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A mid-century cameo brooch. This shell carved cameo of a woman in high relief, set with a mille-grained bezel and surrounded by fine twisted wirework, is simply a beautiful piece. Fitted with a metal pin and safety chain with pin. |
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567167 $595.00 |
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This beautiful Edwardian four tiered circular brooch features a central rose cut pyrope garnet surrounded by rings of rose cut garnets and pearls. Secured with a metal pin and roller catch. Gemstones: One natural 10.7mm rose cut pyrope garnet Twenty-nine natural rose cut garnets Sixteen natural 3.4mm half pearls Metal: Silver Gilt with a metal pin – XRF tested Weight: 8.62 grams Measurements: Diameter 2.8cm Era: Edwardian Circa 1900s |
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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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567290 $695.00
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A late 20th century dress ring featuring a central pearl with brilliant cut diamonds on a knife-edge yellow gold band. Gemstone: One cultured pearl, good lustre and quality Diamonds: Four natural round brilliant cut, average material estimated total weight 0.08ct Metal: 9k yellow gold – XRF tested Weight: 3.0 grams Finger size: Q Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1980s |
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564964 $350.00 |
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A beautiful hand-carved jet oval brooch. Featuring cross motifs, and decorative scrolls. Fitted with a metal pin and hook catch. Gemstone: Jet Metal: Metal pin Weight: 8.45 grams Measurements: Length 3.7cm, width 3.0cm Era: Victorian Circa 1880 |
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566651 $350.00 |
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A pair of Art Deco marquise shaped sterling silver cufflinks with joining chain, featuring bright blue iridescent butterfly wings under a cabochon cut quartz crystal. Stamped and hallmarked England, Silver. Metal: Sterling Silver - XRF tested Weight: 7.69 grams Measurements: Length 2.4cm, width 1cm Era: Art Deco |
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566373 $650.00
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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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566269 $2,495.00
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This Victorian brooch features a signed floral Florentine Peitra Dura mosaic set in a plain frame with a twisted wire surround. Fitted and secured with a pin and hook catch. Metal: 9k and 15k yellow gold, metal pin – XRF tested Weight: 12.48 grams Measurements: Height 4.5cm, width 3.5cm Era: Victorian Circa 1880 |
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564972
$4,750.00
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Feel the allure of the fantasy realm with this whimsical Edwardian brooch featuring an unfurling ribbon pinned with a natural pearl stick pin. Presented in the original box, fitted with pin and hook catch this brooch features an intricate enamel painting of a wistful scene of a cherub rowing a diamond set boat with ruby set oars. Symbolising a safe journey surrounded with love and protection of the cherub. The brooch is a beautiful example of antique jewellery, combining artistic design with fine materials to create a piece that is both decorative and meaningful. Gemstones: Two oval cut rubies Gemstones: One 4.8mm natural pearl Diamonds: Seven small rose cut Metal: 14k yellow gold – XRF tested Weight: 8.35 grams Measurements: Length 5cm, width 2cm Era: Edwardian Circa 1900s |
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563201
$1,995.00
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A modern hand-made pendant featuring a cabochon heart cut Cobber Pedy opal with brilliant cut diamonds claw set on a gold twisted frame. Finished with a double bale at the back to prevent the pendant from twisting while worn, enabling a flat and secure wear. Gemstone: One natural solid opaque Coober Pedy opal, heart cabochon cut, grey body with red, green and purple exchange, estimated weight 2.70ct Diamond: Three natural round brilliant cut, good material, estimated total weight 0.14ct Metal: 14k yellow gold – XRF tested Weight: 3.52 grams Measurements: Length 2cm Era: Mid 20th Century Circa 1960s Chain sold separately |
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561744 $4,495
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This beautiful Edwardian sapphire and diamond marquise cluster ring featuring engraved scrollwork on the shoulders. This ring has had restoration work done with a half shank replacement in recent years. Gemstone: One natural oval sapphire, good royal blue colour, estimated weight 0.15ct Diamond: Fourteen natural round cut, good bright material, estimated total weight 0.33ct Metal: 18k yellow gold – XRF tested Weight: 2.72 grams Finger size: K Era: Edwardian Circa 1900s |