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BUNDA Strawberry 7.61ct Corals and 1.09ct Diamonds Drop Earrings 18k gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA pair of 'Bundova' coral and diamond earrings in 18ct white gold. Signed BUNDA. Characteristics of cut Corals; 2 = 7.61ct. strawberry shape Characteristics of Round Brilliant ...
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2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

BUNDA 1.51ct Burmese Rubies and 0.36ct Diamond Earrings in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Arya' Ruby and earrings in 18 carat white gold, featuring a pair of Asscher cut rubies, claw set to the centre and surrounded with thread-set round brilliant cut dia...
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2010s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

BUNDA 2.19ct Diamond pave ring in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Bomb' diamond ring made in 18 carat white gold, pave set with round brilliant diamonds. Characteristics of diamonds: 123 = 2.19ct, F/ VS Total Weight: 6.99g
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2010s Australian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

BUNDA 2.25ct Diamond pave ring in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Bomb' diamond ring made in 18 carat yellow gold, pave set with round brilliant diamonds. Characteristics of diamonds: 123 = 2.25ct, F/ VS Total Weight: 8.02g
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2010s Australian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

BUNDA pink diamond pendant, total weight 0.43ct in 18ct bicolour gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Mignon' diamond pendant in 18ct yellow and 18ct rose gold, featuring a white pear shaped diamond and a white round brilliant cut diamond, both claw set and surrounded with t...
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Early 2000s Australian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Gold

BUNDA 1.02ct princess cut Diamond and 0.45ct Diamonds Engagement ring 18k gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Sitara' diamond ring made in 18 carat white gold, featuring a four claw set, princess cut diamond, surrounded with threadset, round brilliant cut diamonds to the head and sh...
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2010s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

BUNDA South Sea Keshi 15.80-21.80mm Pearl and 4.00cts Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Swan' ring in platinum, featuring an exquisite, baroque Cultured South Sea Keshi Pearl, champagne in colour with a clean skin and an excellent lustre. The Swan itself featur...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.05ct Round Brilliant Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
ring or a showstopping addition to any fine jewelry collection.
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fancy Coloured Diamond Bee Bangle in 18 Carat Gold
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
This Bee Bangle is perfect for the woman who loves to make a statement. The humble bee has long been revered for its tireless work ethic and cooperative spirit. Slip it on to infuse ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo Ring in 9K Gold. Split Shoulders. Maker s Mark.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Meticulously crafted in 9K Yellow Gold this Vintage/Retro Ring survived in remarkably good condition featuring a Shell Cameo, depicting a profile of a young lady, wearing a neckl...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

10.50ct Pear Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Victoria,, AU
elevates any fine jewelry collection. For a modern yet timeless stack, pair it with a classic round diamond
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2010s Australian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique XVIIIc 12ct Rose Gold Miniature Pendant, depicting Madonna in Blue.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This delightful miniature pendant is antique, dating back to XVIII - early XIXc. It’s depicting an striking image of Madonna in blue, (possibly a Nun or a Saint) - superb, Raphael...
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Antique Late 18th Century Australian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Croc Tail Slider Pendant in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
A symbol of eternal strength, the yellow gold croc gracefully encircles itself. A slight twist in the tail creates an alluring display of the intricate filigree beneath. Crafted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Croc Tail Slider Pendant in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
A symbol of eternal strength, the yellow gold croc gracefully encircles itself. A slight twist in the tail creates an alluring display of the intricate filigree beneath. Crafted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Croc Tail Slider Pendant in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
A symbol of eternal strength, the yellow gold croc gracefully encircles itself. A slight twist in the tail creates an alluring display of the intricate filigree beneath. Crafted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Rose Gold, Briolette Cut Natural Citrine Pearl Pendant Earrings.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Rose Gold, Citrine & Pearl Pendant Earrings each set with round 7mm South Sea Pearl & Drop Shaped Natural Citrine Mounted in 9K Rose Gold Total item's weight: 4.00gr. Length: 28...
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2010s Australian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Rose Gold

Round Diamond Open Hoop Earrings
Located in Victoria,, AU
statement piece in any fine jewelry collection. The diamonds, with a total carat weight of approximately
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2010s Australian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

12.50ct Round Diamond Classic Tennis Necklace
Located in Victoria,, AU
round brilliant-cut diamonds, this signature Alder Fine Jewellery piece radiates pure sophistication
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2010s Australian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10.99ct Natural Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
10.99ct Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Natural Gemstone Valuation included* Custom made orders welcome, please contact our customer service team to design your unique jewel. Customisa...
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2010s Australian Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

7.91ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Loose Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
7.91ct Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Natural Gemstone Valuation included* (Bottom elongated emerald in video below) Custom made orders welcome, please contact our customer service tea...
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2010s Australian Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

8.27ct Zambian Natural Emerald cut Emerald loose gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
8.27ct Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Natural Gemstone Valuation included* Custom made orders welcome, please contact our customer service team to design your unique jewel. Customisa...
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2010s Australian Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Croc Tail Stacker Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Filagree and form. Subtle spikes echo the powerful from of the Australian saltwater croc. Crafted
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2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croc Tail Stacker Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Croc Tail Stacker Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
$1,200 Sale Price / item
7% Off
BUNDA Mignon South sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Mignon Pearl Pendant, surmounted by a line of diamonds, in 18ct yellow gold. Signed Bunda. Characteristics of White South Sea Cultured Pearl; 11 - 11.5mm. Characteristics of ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

BUNDA Hollywood South sea Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A Hollywood South Sea Pearl Pendant, surmounted by diamonds in 18ct white gold. Signed Bunda. Characteristics of the diamonds: Round brilliant cut: 10 = 0.09ct F colour, VS clarity C...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

10ct Golden Citrine Cushion Cut Ring with Diamonds and 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
settle in Australia. Never to talk of their past, until their granddaughter's discovered what they had
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2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tri-Colour (Rose, Yellow White) Gold Ridged Dome Ring (6-Band), Wide Heavy.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This wide & solid ladies' dome dress ring is of timeless design, featuring a striking bright polished finish Meticulously crafted in solid 9K tri-colour - rose, white & yellow - ...
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Vintage 1980s Australian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.42ct Oval Cabochon Black Opal GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
COLOR. No indications of color treatment. Origin: Australia Notes: Displaying Play Of Color Internal
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal, Black Opal

9K Rose Gold Victorian Etruscan Revival "Archeological" Style Pendant Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
coast of Italy between 700-300 BC) & discovery of their tombs in XIXc inspired these superb jewelry
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Vintage 1960s Australian Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Forget Me Knot Bow Brooch Pendant with Fire Opal and Yellow Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
One of a kind Forget Me Knot Bow brooch / pendant Unisex design 18ct yellow and white gold 31.30 x 39mm in dimension Twisting ribbons set with 120 yellow brilliant cut diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Yellow Gold Emerald Vintage Chandelier Earrings, 48mm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These Striking Chandelier Vintage Earrings are superbly crafted with great attention to details in 22K Yellow Gold, featuring a hanging cluster of Natural Emeralds of 1.50ct in total...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Chandelier Earrings

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Emerald, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Albino Crocodile Band in 18ct White Gold with Crocodile Skin Filigree
Located in Brisbane, AU
Every OHLIGUER jewel is custom made to order and requires six weeks production time. Please contact our customer service team to discuss the production of your piece. Your custom s...
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2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

0.25ct Solitaire with Accents Diamond Engagement Ring in 10K Gold by M. Hill.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless & visually striking solitaire with accents design, this piece is centrally set with a sparkling Round Brilliant Cut Diamond – of 0.15ct approx. of H colour, VS clari...
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

0.50ct Diamond G/VS (6-claw set) Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum 950.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Featuring timeless & desirable solitaire design & top quality materials, including the natural Earth-Mined diamond, this classical retro ring is handmade in 1950’s Centrally 6-cla...
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Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Lover’s Croc Pearl Collar with South Sea Pearls in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
juxtaposed with the fierce croc in this iconic collar necklace. • Australian Blue South Sea Pearls 9-10mm
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2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

Solitaire with Accents Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless & visually striking Solitaire with Accents design this piece is centrally 4-claw set with a sparkling Princess Cut Diamond, measuring 3.5mm approx. – 0.15ct approx. o...
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2010s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

7.5mm South Sea Pearl Opera Length 91cm Necklace, 9K Gold Mabe Pearl Clasp
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Cultured Pearl Strand is of desirable opera length – 91cm (36 inches) comprising Round South Sea Pearls, well-matched, of 7.5mm approx., of fine mirror-like lustre ...
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2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 9k Gold

Art-Deco Five-Stone Diamond (0.25ct) 15K Gold Half-Hoop Ring Signed Hallmarked
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite piece of jewellery is dating back to an Art-Deco period - circa 1930's, yet it's in
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Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Aquamarine 18K White Gold Cross / Crucifix Pendant on 18K White Gold Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This vintage piece is an epitome of understated elegance Cross Pendant set with 6 Natural Aquamarines of desirable square cut, of distinctive & striking sky-blue colour (which looks...
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2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Argyle 0.12 Carat Natural Pink Champagne Round Shape Loose Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Argyle mine in Western Australia. This round-shaped diamond features SI1 clarity and is inscribed with
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond

A BUNDA Apus Diamond ring, with round brilliant cut diamonds, signed BUNDA.
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Apus Diamond ring, with round brilliant cut diamonds, signed BUNDA. Characteristics of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 26 = .26ct, F colour, VS Clarity Total weight: 3.06 grams.
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2010s Australian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

22ct Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Pendant
Located in Brisbane, AU
Ancient coin pendant 22ct Yellow Gold Enhancer and chain not included* Please contact to source enhancer and chain or to gift wrap. Please allow 2 weeks to prepare and organise ...
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2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 4.27ct Turquoise and 0.58ct Diamonds in 18k gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Apus' Turquoise Ring made in 18 carat white gold and 18 carat yellow gold set with a turquoise in the middle. Stamped BUNDA. Diamond weight: 0.58ct - F / VS. Turquoise: Ca...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat Opal Diamonds and Enamel Vintage Ring Filigree Design Blue Enamel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
nice. it is pre-owned but in very good condition ! 18k Yellow Gold 16.5 grams Oval Opal from Australia
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Vintage 1970s Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel

0.40ct Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond (ByPass Set H/VS) Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Four-claw set with Fine Sparkling Princess Cut Diamond of 0.40ct approx. (5mm) of H colour, VS clarity in elegant by-pass setting, rising above the finger by 6mm Finely crafted i...
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2010s Australian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rose Quartz and Diamond Ring in 18ct white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Corvus ring, set with a rose quartz in 18ct white brushed gold. Signed BUNDA. Characteristics of Pink Cabochon cut Quartz; 1 = 4.87ct. Characteristics of Round Brilliant Cut ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

Eostre Black Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace with 18k Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Strand of black Colour Green tone Tahitian pearl necklace with 18K Gold Clasp. Green tone is very sought after in Tahitian pearls and therefore more valuable. A 10.4 mm to 13.5 m...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Eostre Black Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace with 18K Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Strand of black Colour Green tone Tahitian pearl necklace with 18K Gold Clasp. Green tone is very sought after in Tahitian pearls and therefore more valuable. A 10.4 mm to 13.5 m...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Namesake Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
perilous journey that would take her across continents and worlds to Australia. Her prestigious name blazes
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2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Namesake Ring in 18ct White Gold
Namesake Ring in 18ct White Gold
$1,320 Sale Price / item
32% Off
Namesake ring in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
perilous journey that would take her across continents and worlds to Australia. Her prestigious name blazes
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2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Namesake ring in 18ct Rose Gold
Namesake ring in 18ct Rose Gold
$1,155 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Cultured Pearl Princess Length 45cm Necklace with 9K Gold, Opal Pearl Clasp
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Cultured Pearl Strand is of desirable princess length – 45cm (17.7 inches), comprising 43 well-matched Cultured Pearls, ranging in size from 8mm to 10mm (approx.) ...
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2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold

Oval Amethyst (February Birthstone) Diamond Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 9K Yellow Gold, the ring is centring an Oval Amethyst of 0.40ct approx. (5mm x 4.5mm) of magnificent vivid Royal Purple colour & excellent clarity, bezel set Flanke...
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2010s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.03ct Split Band Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
Fine Jewellery to suit the client’s specifications. A breathtaking piece designed for those who
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany and Co 18K Rose Gold and Diamond Delicate Bow Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
continues to dominate luxury jewelry palettes, favored for its soft hue and modern femininity. Featured in
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

15 to 13 mm AAA+ South Sea Pearl Necklace Light Champagne Finest Luster round
Located in Viena, Viena
Australia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines and Thailand. In the Philippines, the oysters are still harvested
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2010s Australian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel

Victorian Splendor Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
jewelry brand based in the USA. JAJ is devoted to crafting unique luxury jewelry for discerning collectors
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Antique 1870s Australian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Garnet, 14k Gold

BUNDA Dark Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA strand of baroque shaped Cultured Tahitian pearls, strung knotted with an 18 carat yellow gold clasp. The 35 pearls range in size from 8mm up to 14.5mm, featuring colours of ...
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2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BUNDA Silver Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA strand of baroque-shaped Cultured Tahitian pearls, strung knotted with an 18 carat white gold clasp. The 39 pearls range in size from 8.5mm up to 14.8mm, featuring colours of...
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2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.