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BUNDA 5-6mm Akoya Pearl Earstuds
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Pair of Akoya pearls 5-6mm set on 18 carat yellow posts and butterfly fittings.
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2010s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 13mm Tahitian Pearl Ring with 0.28ct Diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lyra' Cultured Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18ct yellow gold. The ring is set with a Tahitian pearl, round in shape, aubergine with silver hues in colour, of clear skin and excell...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

BUNDA Lyra 13.7mm Tahitian Pearl ring with 0.36ct Diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lyra' cultured Tahitian Pearl and diamond ring made in 18-carat yellow gold. Stamped BUNDA. Characteristics of Tahitian Cultured Pearl; 13.75mm. Characteristics of the Dia...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

BUNDA Dorado Malachite Turquoise earrings on 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
BUNDA 'Dorado' turquoise and malachite earrings handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold for 'Future BUNDA' Collection 2022. Combining bright polish and satin matt finish each articulated gol...
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2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

BUNDA Dorado Malachite Turquoise earrings on 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
'Dorado' drop earrings set in 18 carat yellow gold with turquoise and malachite cabochons. Characteristics of Blue Cabochon cut Turquoises; 2 = 10ct. Characteristics of Green Caboc...
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2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 16.4mm Tahitian Pearl ring with 0.52ct Diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Double 'Lyra' Cultured Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18ct yellow gold. The ring is set with a large round Tahitian pearl, dark peacock in colour, with clear skin and excellent lustr...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 13.8mm Tahitian Pearl and 0.35ct Diamonds ring in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lyra' cultured Tahitian Pearl and diamond ring made in 18-carat yellow gold. Stamped BUNDA Characteristics of Tahitian Cultured Pearl; 13.8mm. Characteristics of Round Bri...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

BUNDA Fleur de Lys 0.45ct Diamonds ear studs in 18k white and yellow gold.
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA Fleur De Lys Earrings made in 18 carat white and yellow gold/rose gold, set with round brilliant cut diamonds. Post and clip backings, Signed BUNDA. Characteristics ...
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2010s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1ct Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Victoria,, AU
A harmonious blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance, this pendant features a luminous 1.00ct GIA-certified natural pear-shaped diamond (G colour, SI1 clarity), cradled in...
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2010s Australian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

BUNDA 5.44ct Tourmaline and 0.46ct Diamonds in 18k gold.
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Apus' Tourmaline and Diamond Ring with round cut Diamonds. 18ct white and yellow gold. Signed BUNDA. Characteristics of Diamonds: 0.46cts F/VS Characteristics of Tourmalin...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

BUNDA 15.36ct Topaz and 1.04ct lemon quartz ring in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Volans Topaz and Tourmaline Ring, set in 18ct yellow gold. Signed BUNDA. Characteristics of Blue Emerald cut Topaz; 1 = 15.36ct. Characteristics of Yellow Trapeze cut Quart...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 3.39ct Coral and 0.64 Diamonds ring in 18k bi-colour gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lyra' natural red coral and diamond ring. This ring features a round-shaped cabochon red coral of 3.39 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white and yellow gold....
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Starburst Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
18CT Yellow Gold Diamond Starburst Earrings Crafted in beautiful 18ct yellow gold we present this beautiful pair of diamond earrings, displaying a starburst figure of diamond set ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 18.66ct Labradorite and 0.27ct diamonds Ring in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA "Corvus" 18 carat white gold ring, featuring a slice of Labradorite, surrounded by a line of thread set round brilliant cut diamonds. Setting has a brushed finish. Character...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Labradorite, White Gold

BUNDA 14.51ct Rhodolite Garnet and 0.90ct Diamonds Ring in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Volans' rhodolite garnet & diamond ring, set in 18 carat yellow gold, size M1/2, Signed BUNDA. Characteristics of Purple Emerald cut Garnet; = 14.51ct. Characteristics of ...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 14.8mm Tahitian Pearl and 1.15ct Diamonds Ring, in platinum.
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Tanara' Cultured Tahitian pearl and diamond ring in platinum, featuring a button shaped pearl, set on a base of threadset round brilliant cut diamonds, fitted to a band, als...
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Early 2000s Australian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

BUNDA Valentin 6.64ct Tourmaline and 1.01ct Diamonds Ring, in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Valentin' Tourmaline and diamond ring in platinum and 18ct yellow gold, featuring a cabochon cut Tourmaline, surrounded with castle set round brilliant cut diamonds to the h...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

BUNDA 11.05ct Aquamarine and 2.95cts Tourmalines Ring in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
BUNDA 'Bundova' aquamarine and rubelite ring featuring rare and impressive octagonal cut aquamarine weighing 11.05cts. Handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold this ring features large tapere...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 3.01ct Cognac Diamond ring, in Platinum with 1.09ct melee Diamonds
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Valentin' diamond ring in platinum, 4 claw set with a round brilliant cut cognac diamond, surrounded with castleset round brilliant cut white diamonds to the head and should...
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2010s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Baguette Princess Cut (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold Illusion Setting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This impressively looking Cluster Ring is centering a square panel set with 4 Princess Cut Diamonds, set within V-prong & “invisible” setting, (that seems like one impressively la...
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2010s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany and Co Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 0.15 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
most prestigious luxury jewelry houses worldwide. Known for its legacy of craftsmanship, impeccable
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 0.35ct Diamond Heart-Shaped Vintage Pendant in 9K White Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Embellished with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds lavishly channel-set throughout, Colour: G – H / SI total approx. diamonds' weight: 0.35ct In a shape of open heart, the pendant is ...
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold 0.35ct Diamond Cluster Daisy / Rose Shaped Engagement Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finely crafted in 18K warm yellow/rosy gold, designed as a beautiful 6mm flower head/daisy Set with 7 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds of excellent colour & clarity of 0.35c...
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Hill 1.00ct ByPass Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless & visually striking Solitaire with Accents design this piece is centrally channel/bar set with a sparkling Princess Cut Diamond – of 0.44ct approx., measuring 4mm of ...
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet
Located in Victoria,, AU
A bold statement of luxury and craftsmanship, the Pavé Cuban Link Chain Bracelet is designed for those who appreciate exceptional artistry and brilliance. Featuring 10.30 carats of m...
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2010s Australian Modern Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold

12 - 14mm South Sea Semi-Baroque High Lustre Pearl Necklace, 18K Gold Clasp.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent South Sea Pearl Knotted Necklet is of desirable length – 42cm (16.5 inches), comprising 27 South Sea Pearls, of semi-baroque & circle shape, of impressively large...
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2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

12ct Oval Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Victoria,, AU
Discover the elegance of fluidity with the Alder FJ Oval Diamond Tennis Bracelet, a breathtaking masterpiece designed to gracefully embrace the wrist with unparalleled brilliance. Ha...
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2010s Australian Modern Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.00ct Pear Diamond Lunar Bangle
Located in Victoria,, AU
Inspired by the fluid movement of a serpent, the Pear Diamond Lunar Bangle is a captivating expression of power, transformation, and refined luxury. This sculptural wrap bangle is me...
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2010s Australian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.03ct GIA Certified Radiant Cut Diamond Pave Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
Designed to captivate, this spectacular pavé solitaire engagement ring is a true statement of refined elegance. At its heart, a GIA-certified 5.03ct radiant-cut diamond (H/SI2) radia...
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

APC Drop Pair South Sea Pearl from Paspaley
Located in Melbourne, AU
subjected to chemical enhancements or processes. SUSTAINABLE Australian South Sea pearls are cultured
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2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Croc Tail Huggies in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
These pint-sized prodigies are a fierce addition to the ear. Sharp spikes on the outer and subtle croc filagree on the inner earring seal the haute adornment. Every OHLIGUER jewel i...
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2010s Australian Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Superb 1.00ct Marquise Cut Diamond (x 11) Cluster Ring / Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite piece of jewellery is elegantly claw-set with 11 Natural Diamonds of highly
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2010s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Five-Stone 0.80ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Half-Hoop Retro Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite piece of jewellery is retro, circa 1960’s yet it's in beautiful condition & of
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

36.80ct Graduating Heart Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Victoria,, AU
expression of love and opulence with this extraordinary piece of fine jewelry.
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2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.30ct Diamond Ring with Marquis and Round Diamond Ring in 18k gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made to your finger size available in 18k rose, white and yellow gold. Diamond ring 3 x 0.40ct marquis diamonds =1.20ct 4 x 2mm round diamonds = 0.12ct 2 x 1.60mm round di...
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2010s Australian Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of Croc Tail Huggies in 18ct White gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
These pint-sized prodigies are a fierce addition to the ear. Sharp spikes on the outer and subtle croc filagree on the inner earring seal the haute adornment. Crafted in 18ct white ...
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2010s Australian Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

14k solid Gold Rare Pink Pearl necklace 7mm Freshwater wedding Party necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details: : 14k Yellow Gold Lock Freshwater pearl beads Necklace. : Item no- KM24/250/9807 :Pearl Size: 7mm (Approx.) :Necklace length: 18" Inches If you need other special size, ...
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2010s Australian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural 16-23mm Lustrous baroque pearl 14k Gold clasp White pearl necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details: : 14k Yellow Gold Lock Freshwater baroque pearl beads : Item no- KM82/300 :Pearl Size: 16mmx23mm (Approx.) :Necklace length: 20" Inches If you need other special size, p...
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2010s Australian Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

70ct Topaz Crocodile Drop Earrings Cushion Cut 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 Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Loose Golden Colour South Sea Pearl
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 13.4 mm loose Golden Colour South Sea Pearl It is a Round South Sea Pearl with good Lustre and minor surface blemishes. It is Bright Golden colour
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2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

South Sea Pearl

Grey Colour Silver Tone Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Strand of Grey colour Silver tone Tahitian pearl necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp. The length of the necklace is 77cm. We can alter the length of this necklace by adding or remo...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Multi Colour Green tone Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Strand of Multi Colour Green tone Tahitian pearl necklace with 18K Gold Clasp. Green tone is very sought after in Tahitian pearls and therefore m more valuable. A 10.4 mm to 12.7...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Black Colour Green Tone Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Strand of Black Colour Green Tone Tahitian Pearl necklace with 18K Gold Clasp. The Pearls are showing plays of colour and it will be particularly obvious under natural light. This ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Eostre Asscher Diamond Line Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This breathtaking diamond statement tennis bracelet is newly crafted in solid 18k white gold and set with 32 fine quality and large Asscher cut diamonds. The diamonds are mounted in ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Double knot Band in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
Double knot ring with diamonds set either side of knots * full set double knot also available* 18ct white, rose gold or yellow gold Ethically sourced gold and diamonds Set with 6 o...
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2010s Australian Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Superb 1.00ct Thread Grain Set Diamond Full Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Eternity bands—also called infinity or eternity rings— are timeless symbols of unending love and devotion. Designed in a continuous circle, often set with diamonds or gemstones al...
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2010s Australian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

5-Stone Diamond (Claw Set) 4.5mm Thick Vintage Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Securely claw-set with 5 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds exhibiting sun-like brilliance, of G-H colour, VS clarity, totalling 0.25ct approx. the setting rises above the fing...
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1990s Australian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

9K Gold-Plated 925 Silver CZ Half Hoop Earrings, Saddle Backs, 25mm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These exquisite 9K Gold-Plated & Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings can become an ideal present for your loved one, as its striking design speaks for itself... Each features CZ's chann...
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2010s Australian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Other, 9k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

AGL 10.35 Cts Black Crystal Opal, 7.62 Cts Tsavorite Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
jewelry should be beautiful from every angle. This creation takes that notion to a new level. Notice the
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Platinum

18CT White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
18CT White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings Crafted in timeless 18ct white gold, these earrings are set with bright round brilliant cut diamonds and feature post backs with rubber clas...
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2010s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

16-Stone Diamond (Castle Set) Half-Eternity Band in 9K White Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Securely castle-set in 9K White Gold 16 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds exhibit sun-like brilliance, of G-H colour, VS-SI1 clarity, totalling 0.25ct approx. The band is cr...
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1990s Australian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 11.30ct Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
certificate image. This ring is resizable, or the diamond may be re-designed with Alder Fine Jewellery to
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

4ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire with Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper one of a kind ring features a 4ct natural pear cut Emerald poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by power...
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2010s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60ct Solitaire with Accents Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
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 impressive size - 0.25ct of G colour,...
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

925 Sterling Silver Vintage Ring set with Green White Crystals
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Meticulously Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, centering 3 Green coloured Sparkling Crystals with lovely flashes of red & orange, set within gorgeous pierced gallery setting, featur...
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Vintage 1970s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Magnificent 1.60ct Morganite Diamond Flower Shaped Pendant in 9K 9ct Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of superb flower design & elegant openwork motif, this vintage 1970's pendant is centering a gorgeous cluster of 4 Oval Natural Morganites (6mm x 4mm each) of distinctive peachy ...
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Vintage 1970s Australian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Bold 0.50ct Diamond Heart Icon Pendant in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
on this jewellery staple. •0.50ct FSI Heart Cut Natural White Diamond (Available in all sizes
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2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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.