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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558552 $795.00 |
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One 18k bar brooch with red oval paste stone grain set with white gold floral overlay, gold pin, and plunger catch. Metal: 18k yellow gold (XRF tested) Weight: 3.00 grams Measurements: Length 7cm, width 1cm Era: Mid 20th Century Circa 1950 |
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564626 $450.00 |
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A mid-century cameo ring. This shell carved cameo of a woman in high relief, set with a fine claws and surrounded by a twisted wirework, which continues through to the undercarriage with twisted arches. This is simply a beautiful piece. Gemstone: Shell cameo Metal: 9k yellow gold Weight: 3.95 grams Finger size: Q Era: Mid-Century Circa 1960-70s |
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564132 $295.00 |
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A pair of Bohemian garnet star cluster earrings, secured with a post and butterfly fitting. Gemstone: Bohemian Garnets Metal: Silver Gilt Weight: 2.10 grams Measurements: Diameter 1cm Era: Victorian Circa 1880s |
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564125 $1,395.00 |
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A Victorian gold bangle featuring seven deep red garnets set in coronet settings. This oval shaped, hinged bangle sits perfectly on the wrist showcasing the beautiful gemstones, secured with an invisible box clasp this bangle is seamless. Hallmarked with makers mark SE Gemstone: Seven round garnets Metal: 9k yellow gold Weight: 13.98 grams Measurements: Inner diameter 5.8cm, Outer diameter 7cm Era: Victorian Circa 1880s |
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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 millegrained bezel and surrounded by fine twisted wirework, is simply a beautiful piece. Fitted with a metal pin and safety chain with pin. Gemstone: Shell cameo Metal: 9k yellow gold Weight: 14.53 grams Measurements: Length 5cm, Width 4cm Era: Mid-Century Circa 1960-70s |
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564569 $1,295.00 |
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A beautiful Victorian gypsy ring, featuring bead set emerald and diamonds in a lowered carved setting. Hallmarked Birmingham 1886 Stamped with makers mark NB, possibly made by the Nathan Brothers. Diamond: Three old mine cut, good material estimated total weight 0.13ct Gemstone: Two oval emeralds, good material. Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 3.20 grams Finger size: N 1/2 Era: Victorian Circa 1886 |
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564284 $495.00 |
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This stunning necklet is crafted in 14k yellow gold featuring a beautiful wire work setting adorned with pear shaped Jade gems forming a tapered cluster. Diamonds: Eight round brilliant cut, estimated total weight 0.08ct Gemstone: Thirty-four pear cut jadeite, type B, chemically treated and resin infused Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 9.65 grams Measurements: Length 42cms Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1970s |
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564285 $495.00 |
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A solid light coloured opal is the centre piece of the ring. A set of three diamonds sit on either side of the opal to add a little sparkle. Crafted in 9k gold with a curve hugging shank. Diamonds: Six round brilliant cut, average material, estimated total weight 0.06ct Gemstone: One Coober Pedy solid light opal, oval cabochon cut (10.2mm x 6.7mm), good pastel material, estimated weight 1.30ct Metal: 9k yellow gold Weight: 2.07 grams Finger size: M Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1990s |
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564133 $295.00 |
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This beautiful Boeheim garnet cluster pendant features a bezel set oval cut garnet surrounded by round garnets. The top of the pendant has a triangular cluster from which the bale for a chain is attached. Gemstone: Boeheim garnets Metal: Silver Gilt Weight: 3.33 grams Measurements: length 3.5cm Era: Victorian Circa 1880s |
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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. Metal: Sterling Silver Weight: 41.93 grams Measurements: Inner Diameter 5.5cm, Width3.2cm Era: Victorian Circa 1883 |
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562910 $1250.0 |
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Sovereign pendant, featuring a 1978 Queen Elizabeth coin in a 9k four claw engraved bezel frame with round ring bale. Metal: Coin 22k yellow gold, frame and bale 9k yellow gold Weight: 8.92 grams Measurements: Length 3cm, width 2.5cm Era: Late 20th Century Circa 1978 |
