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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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A truly beautiful pair of modern earrings crafted in 21k yellow gold featuring a matt textured finished spheres with tassels of foxtail chains with polished spheres suspended on closed shepherd hooks. Stamped with the 21k hallmarks. Metal: 21k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 2.98 grams Measurements: Length 5.8cm Era: Modern Circa 2020s |
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569652 $1,895.00 |
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True to its era this beautiful Art Nouveau ring is crafted in two tone gold and features a central diamond set floral design on sweeping off-set shank. Diamonds: Three natural old cut, average material, estimated total weight 0.15ct Six natural small rose cut, average material, estimated total weight 0.04ct Total estimated diamond weight 0.19ct Metal: 12k yellow and white gold - XRF tested Weight: 1.44 grams Finger size: T1/2 Measurements: Base of ring width 2.4mm Era: Art Nouveau Circa 1900s |
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572196 $150.00 |
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A truly beautiful ornate brooch from the mid twentieth century. Crafted in sterling silver this World War 2 period Ghurka Kukri sweetheart brooch features two parts connected by a fine chain. Showcasing a Kukri knife with a removable sheath decorated with fine cannetille wire work and granulation. Secured with a pin and hook catch. Metal: Sterling Silver Weight: 5.21 grams Measurements: Length 5.5cm Era: Mid 20th Century Circa 1940 A Gurkha Kukri sweetheart brooch is a sentimental piece of jewellery that features a miniature replica of the Gurkha's iconic kukri knife. These brooches were traditionally worn by family members, wives, and girlfriends of Gurkha soldiers to show support for their loved ones during their service in the British and Indian armies, especially during the World Wars. They are collected today as military memorabilia and represent a piece of history and tradition. |
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569326 $1,950.00
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This beautiful brooch holds a piece of early Australian jewellery history. This 15k yellow oval brooch features intricate gold-work and hand-engraving showcasing a flower in full bloom upon patterned oval surround. Secured with a metal pin and hook catch and fitted with a safety chain with pin. Possibly made by Lamborn and Wagner of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Metal: 15k yellow gold with metal pin – XRF tested Weight: 5.33 grams Measurements: Length 3.7cm, width 3.2cm Era: Victorian Circa 1870s |
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571534 $295.00 |
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A pair of Danish made late 20th-century rectangular-shaped cufflinks crafted in sterling silver featuring a hand-carved design of rows of small spheres between rectangular bars. Fitted and secured with aero closures and stamped Sterling Denmark with makers mark E.Dragsted 9. Metal: Sterling silver – XRF tested Weight: 13.49 grams Measurements: Length 2.0cm, width 1.3cm Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1970s |
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566636 $1,850
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A beautiful ornate Edwardian pendant is crafted in platinum, featuring very fine lace and scrolled wire-work with bead set diamonds surrounded by mille-grained edging suspended by a fine split bale. Diamond: One natural early European cut, 2.9mm, H-I colour, SI material, estimated weight 0.10ct Diamond: One natural single cut, 2.1mm, good material, estimated weight 0.03ct Metal: Platinum - XRF tested Weight: 1.88 grams Measurements: Length 5cm Era: Edwardian Circa 1910 Chain sold separately |
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571703 $350.00 |
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A late 20th century dress ring crafted in two-tone gold featuring three elephants trunk to tail within band of gold on a polished band. Stamped with the 375 hallmark and makers mark AS. Diamond: One natural round brilliant cut, 0.005ct Metal: 9k Yellow and white gold - XRF tested Weight: 2.08 grams Measurements: Base of ring width 1.77mm Finger size: R Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1990s |
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571673 $495.00 |
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A truly beautiful piece from the Edwardian era, this pin style brooch features a central flower set with a natural pearl and cabochon cut turquoise between pearls set leaves. Fitted and secured safety chain and pin. Stamped with the 9ct hallmark. Gemstones: Six natural round cabochon cut turquoise Seven natural pearls Metal: 9k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 2.17 grams Measurements: Length 3.1cm Era: Edwardian Circa 1900s |
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571036 $1,695.00
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A classic late 20th century hollow bangle crafted in yellow gold. This bangle has been worn with love previously and shows one minor dent on the outer side of the bangle. This small blemish does not take away from the beauty of this piece. Metal: 9k yellow gold- XRF tested Weight: 8.65 grams Measurements: Inner diameter 6.4cm, bangle width 5.64mm Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1980s |
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571546 $595.00
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This statement ring from the late 20th century is crafted in 9k rose gold and features a synthetic alexandrite gemstone within a claw basket setting upon a fine polished band. Stamped with a worn maker's mark and the 14k hallmark, however, the XRF gold test was 9k gold. Gemstone: One round cut synthetic corundum imitating Alexandrite, 13.3mm, with a red/purple colour change Metal: 9k rose gold - XRF tested Weight: 4.17 grams Measurements: Base of ring width 2.14mm Finger size: L1/2 Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1970s |
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571822 $795.00
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This beautiful cross pendant holds a piece of early Australian jewellery history, crafted by Aronson & Co. jewellers. Crafted in 9k yellow gold this hollow cross displays a satin bloomed finish with detailed hand-engraving and features a second raised pearl set budded cross is placed in the centre. Suspended by a round jump-ring bail. Stamped with the 9k hallmarks and makers mark Aronson + Co of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Gemstone: Ten natural half pearls Metal: 9k yellow gold Weight: 3.15 grams Measurements: Length 4.7cms, Width 3cms Era: Victorian Circa 1890s Chain sold separately |
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572192 $1,195.00
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A beautiful German made retro style brooch crafted in 14ct yellow gold. Featuring ribbons of curled gold with a spray of gold set with light purple amethyst gemstones. Secured with a pin and roller catch. Stamped with the 585 hallmark with makers mark KJ with an arrow for jewellers Kollmar & Jourdan of Pforzheim, Germany. Gemstone: Five natural round cut amethysts, light purple colour, good material. Metal: 14k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 7.04 grams Measurements: Length 5.5cm, width 2.6cm Era: Retro Circa 1960 |
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569037 $1,150.00 |
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This beautiful Edwardian gypsy style ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features bead-set graduated mix of old cut diamonds on a tapered band with subtle engraving. Diamonds: Five natural mixed old cuts, average material, estimated total weight 0.14ct Metal: 18k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 2.03 grams Measurements: Base of ring width 1.5mm, top setting width 4.90mm Finger size: K Era: Edwardian Circa 1910s |
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571705 $1,295.00 |
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This beautiful half hoop ring from the late Victorian era is crafted in yellow gold. Featuring fine claw-set graduated oval cut peridots upon a scalloped undercarriage with a hand-carved shoulders on a polished band. Stamped with the worn 18ct hallmark and engraved with a personal message KC 1.1.1901 Gemstones: Five natural oval cut peridots Metal: 18k yellow gold - XRF tested Weight: 3.21 grams Measurements: Base of ring width 2.30mm Finger size: P Era: Victorian Circa 1901 |
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569825 $6990.00 |
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This mid 20th century yellow gold perfume bottle is classically inspired urn shaped bottle displays fine gadrooning, hand-engraving and Florentine finishes. Featuring decorative scrolled and floral adornments crafted in silver with blue enamel inlay plates with fine gold granular and twisted wire-work. The top shares the same detailing and winds out to show the yellow gold perfume applicator. Suspended by a large oval bail, this piece can be worn on a chain, leontine or chatelaine. Metal: 18k yellow and silver - XRF tested Weight: 18.35 grams Measurements: Length 5.6cm Era: Mid 20th Century Circa 1960s |