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Pair of emerald earrings/ studs 18k gold studs bezel set
Located in Brisbane, AU
pirates, wars and insurmountable loss, that they would settle in Australia. Never to talk of their past
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2010s Australian Artisan Stud Earrings

Antique (Edwardian) 18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst, Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
: Australia Comes in vintage box, accompanied by valuation certificate
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Antique Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Namesake Cufflinks in Lapis and Platinum
Located in Brisbane, AU
A pair of cufflinks set with bright blue lapis set in platinumthat is reminiscent of the glorious jewels our grandmother wore to the formidable Shanghai parties of the 30s. Forged i...
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2010s Australian Artist Cufflinks

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Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

Namesake Cufflinks in Lapis and Platinum
Namesake Cufflinks in Lapis and Platinum
$2,762 Sale Price / set
35% Off
14K Gold 5-Pearl Coronet Brooch, set with Seed Pearls, Retro c1950 s .
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance this intricate Coronet Brooch is dating from late 1940’s – early 1950’s. Of lovely coronet design, associated with nobility, it features 5 large pe...
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Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold

BUNDA 12.8-12.9mm white South Sea Pearl cufflinks, 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA Cultured South Sea pearl cufflinks in 18 carat white gold, set with baroque shaped pearls of clean skin and excellent lustre, white in colour. Dimensions of pearls:...
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2010s Australian Cufflinks

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South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Solid Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Mens Chain Necklace, 126gr, 58.5cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Solid 925 Sterling Silver Curb / Cuban links mens’ chain, featuring luxurious bright (polished) finish Of desirable length – 58.5cm – 23” & solid weight - 125.5gr., completed b...
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2010s Australian Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Solid Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Mens Chain Necklace, 130gr, 58.5cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Solid 925 Sterling Silver Curb / Cuban links mens’ chain, featuring luxurious bright (polished) finish Of desirable length – 58.5cm – 23” & solid weight - 130.5gr., completed b...
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2010s Australian Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

33ct Aquamarine Croc Dragon Brooch/pendant in 18ct white gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
overlapping scales create a structure that echoes the Australian saltwater crocs' armour. Featuring our
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2010s Australian Artisan Brooches

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solid Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Mens Chain Necklace, 123gr. 64.5cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Solid 925 Sterling Silver Curb / Cuban links mens’ chain featuring luxurious bright (polished) finish Of desirable length – 64.5cm – 25.4” & solid weight - 123.2gr., completed ...
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2010s Australian Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Solid Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Mens Chain Necklace, 48.2gr, 59.5cm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Solid 925 Sterling Silver Curb / Cuban links mens’ chain featuring luxurious bright (polished) finish Of desirable length – 59.5cm – 23.4” & solid weight - 48.2gr., completed b...
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2010s Australian Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Solid Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Mens Chain Necklace, 85gr., 60cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Solid 925 Sterling Silver Curb / Cuban links mens’ chain featuring luxurious bright (polished) finish Of desirable length – 60cm – 23.6” & solid weight - 84.8gr., completed by ...
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2010s Australian Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Namesake Cufflinks in Onyx and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
A pair of cufflinks reminiscent of the onyx beads our grandmother favoured for daily use, while gliding around the streets of Shanghai. Forged in 18ct gold, it bears our trademark do...
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2010s Australian Artist Cufflinks

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer hand made 18 carat gold pin/brooch with diamond and pearl
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Very unique designer hand made 18 carat yellow and white gold pin/brooch. Set with one round brilliant cut diamond, weight 0.30 carat, clarity VS, colour G-H One Japanese high lustre...
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Vintage 1980s Australian Artist Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Cultured South Sea Pearl Natural Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of cultured South Sea pearl earrings, each showcasing approximately 10 mm pearls, elegantly accented with natural diamonds and set in 18K gold. Each earring measures approxima...
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Vintage 1980s Australian Artisan Drop Earrings

BUNDA Keshi Tahitiana Pearl Brooch with diamonds and enamel on gold and platinum
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Cultured Tahitian Keshi pearl and enamel rooster brooch in 18-carat yellow gold and platinum, set with round brilliant cut diamonds and a grey baroque shaped Tahitian Keshi p...
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Early 2000s Australian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

BUNDA Couture Brooch with Onyx, Carnelian Diamond in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Couture' Onyx, Carnelian and diamond brooch made in 18 carat yellow gold, featuring specially cut Onyx and Carnelian stones, surrounded with threadset round brilliant cut di...
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2010s Australian Brooches

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Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Aquamarine (0.60ct), Seed Pearl, 15K Rose Gold Floral Motif Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance this stunning brooch is a typical Art Nouveau piece, dating back to beginning of XXc. Of bar design, it features a lovely foliate motif (reminiscent o...
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Antique Early 1900s Australian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Rose Gold

925 Sterling Silver Albert Hall with Organ Player Vintage Opening Charm/Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a majestic Albert Hall, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, this charm is designe...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Cheese Cover with Mouse Eating Cheese Opening Charm Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Cheese Cover, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, this charm is designed to deli...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Grand Piano Vintage Charm Opening To Reveal Soundboard
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Grand Piano, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, it features a keyboard & desig...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Money Clip Vintage Opening Charm / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Money Clip this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Of pierced design, this opening charm is exceptionally detailed thro...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Large Acorn Squirrel Vintage Opening Charm Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as an acorn, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, this charm is designed to delight a...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver London Cab Charm (Pendant) Opening To Reveal 2 People
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a car / London cab this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, this charm is designed to de...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Native American Teepee with Chief Vintage Opening Charm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Native American Teepee, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, a traditional dwelli...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Watering Can Charm (Pendant) Opening To Reveal Daisy Flower
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Watering Can, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout in floral motif, this charm is...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Rose / Ladybug Vintage Opening Charm / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Rose, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, this charm is designed to delight and...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

9K Gold Omega ref 96562 Manual Rare Caliber 420 Vintage 1950 s Mens Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a classic gents' watch, dating from circa 1950's, performed in...
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Vintage 1950s Australian Wrist Watches

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9k Gold

9K Yellow Gold CZ (Cubic Zirconia) Cross / Crucifix Pendant - 25mm x 13mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
9K Yellow Gold Pendant lavishly adorned with large sparking CZ’s (x 6) cubic zirconias, prong set, completed by big & solid ring bail Total weight: 2.5gr. Pendant's dimensions: ...
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2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

An Art Nouveau 15K /15ct Gold, Seed Pearl 2.60ct Amethyst Brooch, c 1930 s.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
45mm long this stunning Brooch dates from an Art Nouveau period Of elegant openwork design, it's centering a round Natural Amethyst of distinctive Intense Purple colour of 2.60c...
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Vintage 1920s Australian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Namesake Cufflinks in Onyx and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
A pair of cufflinks reminiscent of the onyx beads our grandmother favoured for daily use, while gliding around the streets of Shanghai. Forged in 18ct gold, it bears our trademark do...
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2010s Australian Artist Cufflinks

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Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croc Stacker necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
pirates, wars and insurmountable loss, that they would settle in Australia. Never to talk of their past
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2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croc Stacker necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
Croc Stacker necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
$2,310 Sale Price / item
30% Off
BUNDA Bundova Swirl 18k yellow gold Hoops
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 'Bundova' Swirl hoops in 18ct yellow gold are delightfully light to wear with organic, sweeping lines. Lift your look with these dramatic earrings.
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2010s Australian Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Slider Croc Hoop in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
loss, that they would settle in Australia. Never to talk of their past, until their granddaughter's
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2010s Australian Artisan Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Slider Croc Hoop in 18ct yellow gold
Slider Croc Hoop in 18ct yellow gold
$2,310 Sale Price / item
30% Off
9K Yellow Gold Finely Engraved Padlock Elongated Links Retro 1950 s Bracelet
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An iconic & eternally popular Padlock Bracelet is in great condition, dating back to circa 1950's Meticulously crafted in 9K rose gold, the bracelet features an unusual & rare co...
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Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Retro Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

Rhoda Wager Arts Crafts Brooch
Located in London, GB
Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 579
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Vintage 1910s Australian Arts and Crafts Brooches

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Opal, 14k Gold

925 Sterling Silver Rose Yellow Enamel Bee Vintage Opening Charm / Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Rose with a leaf this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, this charm is designed to d...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Eostre Multi Style Green Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a piece of jewellery that can be converted into either a brooch or a pendant. The bottom
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2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Oval Doublet Opal (15mm x 10mm) Seed Pearl 9K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of Australian provenance, the pendant is crafted in 9K yellow gold, in lovely filigree motif
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

9K Yellow Gold 0.30ct Diamond Half Hoop Earrings, English Locks, 16mm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These earrings can become an ideal present for your loved one, as its elegant timeless design speaks for itself... Each elegantly channel-set with 8 natural round diamonds of G co...
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Early 2000s Australian Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Namesake Cufflinks with Pink Opal 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Striking cufflinks crafted with pink Opal and forged in 18ct gold. It bears our trademark double eagle, in an abstracted form for a debonair statement. 18ct yellow gold Natural Pink...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cufflinks

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Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Namesake Cufflinks with Malachite 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Striking cufflinks crafted with inlay Malachite and forged in 18ct gold. It bears our trademark double eagle, in an abstracted form for a debonair statement. 18ct yellow gold Natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cufflinks

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Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Namesake Cufflinks with Pearl and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Striking cufflinks crafted with pearl and forged in 18ct gold. It bears our trademark double eagle, in an abstracted form for a debonair statement. 18ct yellow gold Pearl Enamel Et...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cufflinks

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Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

For Her Orion Wedding Ring in Platinum
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Orion Wedding ring, in platinum, with brush and polish finish. Signed Bunda. Size M 1/2.
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2010s Australian Contemporary Band Rings

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Platinum

Natural 13.54 Ct carved Boulder Opal butterfly wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 13.54 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural 20.08 Ct Carved Boulder Opal Butterfly Wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 20.08 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural 23.20 Ct large teardrop boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 23.20 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Finely Carved Hardstone Vintage Bangle. Circumference 21.5cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finely Carved Hardstone Vintage Bangle Circumference 21.5cm. Inner diameter: 55mm Total item's weight: 28.6gr.
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Vintage 1980s Australian Retro Bangles

925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Vintage Charm Bracelet with 20 Charms. 59.6gr.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Charm Bracelet is crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring 20 charms (17 of which are performed in silver, 3 are in metal): Alarm Clock, Cross, Triumphal Arch, Eif...
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Vintage 1980s Australian Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Circular Pendant (25mm) on 925 Silver Chain, 44.5cm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Featuring a Circular (openwork) Pendant that measures 25mm in diameter crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Circle is a symbol of wholeness, unity & balance The style is reminiscent of ...
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2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver "Couple Marrying in Church / Chapel" Vintage Opening Charm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as a Church / Chapel, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout & designed to delight and sur...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Genuine Estate 8.1 Carats Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A true eye-catching delicate one of a kind rare australian boulder opal pendant that reflects an
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2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

30ct Golden Citrine Croc Tail Brooch /Pendant Necklace
Located in Brisbane, AU
30ct Golden Citrine Croc Tail Brooch/ pendant This is a multifunctional jewel to be worn multiple ways. As a Brooch or pendant *Please contact for necklace options available for ...
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2010s Australian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20.00ct (approx) Solid Triangle White Opal Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold (no chain).
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These magnificent Pendant features Australian White Solid Opal of impressive & rarely encountered
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2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Yellow Gold

BUNDA Rhodolite Garnet Ring with Diamonds on platinum
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Sitara' ring in platinum. The ring is set with a rhodolite garnet in a four claw setting with a thread-set diamond halo, in platinum. Stamped BUNDA. Characteristics of Red ...
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2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

Patrick Jelk 18K White Gold Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Gemstone Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A striking contemporary art jewel by Patrick Jelk, set with a vibrant red tourmaline, a cabochon green tourmaline and 3 brilliant cut diamonds, showcasing his signature sculptural de...
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1990s Australian Modern Brooches

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Ruby, Tourmaline, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

9K White Yellow Gold Love Style "Screw Motif" Hoop Classical Earrings.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These exquisite Hoop Earrings can become an ideal present for your loved one, as its striking design speaks for itself... Reminiscent of the popular brand, featuring the iconic L...
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2010s Australian Hoop Earrings

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Yellow Gold, White Gold

BUNDA 26.26ct Boulder Opal and 0.09ct Diamonds Pendant in 18k gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Square 'Hollywood' Australian Boulder Opal pendant, handcrafted in 18ct white gold and 18ct
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2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

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Australian Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate australian jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect australian jewellery may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing australian jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Decadent Jewels, Renata Bernard and Kian Design each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A australian jewellery can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 4630, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our australian jewellery for sale are for women, but there are 2972 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is an Australian Jewellery?

On average, a australian jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $2,849, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $2,550,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.