{"title":"Antique \u0026 Vintage Australian Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to a curated collection of authentic antique and vintage Australian jewellery. From rare Victorian gold rush era hallmarks to exquisite mid-century estate pieces, our selection celebrates the rich history of local Australian craftsmanship. Discover unique, timeless designs that tell a story of bygone eras, carefully preserved for the modern collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique and vintage jewellery made in Australia — from Federation-era gold rings to mid-century pendants by Melbourne makers like Lustre, J. Lawrence, Rodd, Willis \u0026amp; Sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the optimism of Federation to the bold spirit of the mid-twentieth century, this collection brings together more than a century of Australian craft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach piece carries a sense of place — the workshops of Melbourne's Little Collins Street, the goldfields of Victoria, the ateliers of Sydney's early artisans. Together they tell the story of a young nation finding its aesthetic voice, drawing on Art Nouveau naturalism, Edwardian elegance, and the confident modernism of the post-war decades.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-valentine-sapphire-band-australia-c-1959-1970-9ct-yellow-gold","title":"Vintage Australian My Valentine Sapphire Band, c.1959–1970 9Ct Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully nostalgic Australian “My Valentine” ring in warm 9ct gold, dating to the late 1950s through to the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet with three vivid blue sapphires in classic star settings, this piece captures that distinctly mid-century romantic aesthetic — practical enough for everyday wear, yet still sentimental and softly decorative. The engraved starburst patterning across the band gives the ring a dreamy, almost celestial quality that feels unmistakably vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the band, the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMY VALENTINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp remains visible alongside the 9ct gold mark and hand-etched jeweller’s notation — little traces of the ring’s long life and story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Australian sweetheart bands were often gifted as promise rings, anniversary bands or young love tokens, making them deeply evocative pieces of jewellery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree blue sapphires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian “MY VALENTINE” maker’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1959–1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved starburst detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth comfort-fit band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light age wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuinely charming piece of Australian vintage jewellery — understated, romantic, and wonderfully wearable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44351723503658,"sku":"RB039","price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/files\/75AB516C-A2A3-47D1-988B-89D1CFD30090.jpg?v=1778580760"},{"product_id":"antique-9ct-rose-gold-citrine-wishbone-rose-and-clover-brooch-circa-1900","title":"Antique Australian 9ct Yellow Gold Citrine Wishbone, Rose and Clover Brooch Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something wonderfully hopeful about this hand-crafted, unique piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Melbourne by AJ Long \u0026amp; Co of Little Collins Street around 1900, this romantic brooch is overflowing with symbols of luck, optimism, and new beginnings. A graceful wishbone forms the framework of the design, while not one but two four-leaf clovers rest beneath a glowing hand-cut citrine flower framed by delicate golden leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt‘s talismanic — a tiny wearable blessing from turn-of-the-century Melbourne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe symbolism becomes even sweeter when placed within its historical moment. Australia was young, newly federated, and full of belief in prosperity and possibility. This brooch quietly captures that same spirit: hopefulness, sentimentality, and faith in bright futures still waiting ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in warm 9ct yellow gold, the flowing naturalistic lines place the piece firmly within the Art Nouveau movement, where jewellery often drew upon flowers, organic curves, and deeply personal symbolism. The glowing citrine catches the light beautifully, cut by hand with lively antique facets designed to shimmer warmly under candlelight and early electric light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse carries the original “9CT” stamp alongside the maker’s mark for AJ Long \u0026amp; Co — a respected Melbourne jeweller operating from Little Collins Street during the late Victorian and Edwardian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a brooch, this feels like a keepsake someone once treasured for emotional reasons: a token of luck, love, courage, or perhaps a hopeful new chapter just beginning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for people making their start in our wonderful town, connecting to our home’s history and culture but equally meaningful for those of us with long associations reminding us why our ancestors came here.  Or maybe this lucky charm is ready to set forth on a new adventure somewhere around the world - with the tag: Wishing you good luck! With lots of love -  Melbourne! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44376033919018,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/files\/9036E9B9-E3CE-4678-A265-29539D614D06.jpg?v=1779151403"},{"product_id":"melbourne-federation-era-paste-ring","title":"Antique Australian Federation-Era 9ct Paste Ring by J. Lawrence Pty Ltd of Melbourne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelbourne-Made Crimson Paste Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaarm\/Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia by J. Lawrence Pty Ltd, this charming little ring is a survivor from a city in the midst of becoming itself. Electric trams rattled through the streets, grand Victorian buildings lined the commercial heart of town, and local jewellers supplied a growing population eager for beautiful things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its centre sits a gloriously bold crimson paste stone, flanked by tiny tested diamonds and set in gold. The contrast is part of its charm. Delicate shoulders, genuine diamonds and then a vivid flash of red that refuses to be ignored. Sweet, spirited and just a little bit cheeky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring was made by J. Lawrence Pty Ltd of Elizabeth House, now the Galleria on the corner of Elizabeth and Little Collins Streets. More than a century later, the streetscape has changed, businesses have come and gone, and generations of Melburnians have passed through the city. This little ring remains, carrying a small piece of local history with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the turn of the twentieth century, coloured paste stones were enormously fashionable. They weren’t chosen because they were trying to be something else. They were chosen because they were beautiful. Their rich colour, sparkle and affordability allowed ordinary people to own something special, and this stone still does exactly what it was made to do: catch the eye and lift the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don’t need a jeweller’s loupe to see this survivor’s battle scars. The crimson paste stone bears the marks of a long life, each tiny abrasion earned honestly over generations of wear. But a heart of glass doesn’t mean you’re hard-hearted. Compared to rubies, glass is soft and easily damaged - and I imagine this stone, like the owner’s own heart, has loved, lived and made it this far. Still bright. Still beautiful. Still here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps that’s why I find this ring so appealing. It doesn’t pretend to be perfect. It wears its history openly. There is a quiet beauty in that, a gentle nod to the Japanese idea of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the understanding that age, imperfection and authenticity can make something more meaningful, not less.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t the piece for someone chasing perfection or prestige. It’s for the collector who loves old buildings, forgotten stories, second-hand bookshops and objects that connect them to place. The person who understands that the most interesting treasures are rarely the most flawless ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little bold. A little romantic. Entirely Melbourne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Maker: J. Lawrence Pty Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Era: Early 1900's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Metal: Solid 9ct gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stone: `Red Glass Paste with small tested diamonds on sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Design: Emerald cut center stone with small diamonds shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Good condition with wear to center stone consistent with age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ Authentic Australian-made jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ Solid gold, designed to be worn and enjoyed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful setting and example of the period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44382976704554,"sku":"RB015","price":695.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/files\/antique-9ct-gold-crimson-paste-ring-j-lawrence-melbourne-front.jpg?v=1780208788"},{"product_id":"lustre-crimson-leaf-pendant","title":"Vintage Australian 9ct Crimson Leaf Pendant by Lustre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA burst of crimson suspended in gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by Melbourne jeweller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eLUSTRE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the 1950s, this elegant pendant captures the colourful optimism of post-war jewellery design. A richly coloured crimson stone sits within a frame of engraved golden leaves, creating a design that feels both feminine and distinctly mid-century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elongated silhouette draws the eye, while the vivid red stone provides a beautiful contrast against warm 9 carat gold. Whether catching the afternoon sun or glowing softly in evening light, the pendant brings colour, warmth and vintage charm to the wearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLUSTRE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9CT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it remains a lovely example of Australian jewellery from an era when pieces were designed to brighten everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Australian vintage jewellery by Lustre, Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Circa 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Solid 9ct gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stamped LUSTRE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stamped 9CT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Crimson-coloured feature stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Engraved leaf motif setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original fixed chain design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One-of-a-kind vintage piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefinery \u0026amp; Bloom Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were drawn to the vivid colour and graceful leaf motif of this piece. The combination of warm gold and glowing crimson creates a pendant that feels effortlessly elegant more than seventy years after it was first made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44399231631402,"sku":"RB042","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/files\/vintage-australian-9ct-gold-crimson-leaf-pendant-lustre-front.jpg?v=1780206880"},{"product_id":"vintage-rodd-9ct-gold-heart-signet-ring","title":"Vintage Australian 9ct Gold Heart Signet Ring by Rodd of Melbourne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little piece of Australian jewellery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in solid 9ct gold by Rodd, one of Australia’s most recognisable mid-century jewellery manufacturers, this charming heart signet ring captures the romance and optimism of the post-war era. The softly engraved heart is framed by floral shoulders and accented with a tiny crimson stone, creating a design that feels both sentimental and distinctly Australian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewellery like this was never intended to sit in a display cabinet. It was worn every day, gifted to mark milestones, treasured by its owner and quietly passed from one generation to the next. Pieces that survive in such wearable condition have become increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart-shaped signet remains beautifully blank, allowing today’s wearer to imagine the story that was never engraved. Was it intended as a sweetheart’s gift? A birthday present? A token of affection waiting to be personalised? That mystery is part of its appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe petite red stone adds a flash of colour against the warm gold. While we cannot guarantee its precise identity, it is consistent with the period-created stones commonly used in quality Australian jewellery of the era. We’re certain that anyone with a birthday in July wI’ll be happy to claim it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully wearable piece of authentic mid-century Australian gold jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Maker: Rodd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Era: Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Metal: Solid 9ct gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stone: Small red accent stone (untested period stone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Design: Heart signet with floral shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ Authentic Australian-made vintage jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ Solid gold, designed to be worn and enjoyed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ Romantic heart signet design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ Beautiful floral detailing rarely seen in modern jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ One-of-a-kind vintage piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♥ A future heirloom with a story still waiting to be written\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44406279143466,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/files\/rodd-9ct-gold-heart-signet-ring-_front.jpg?v=1780126620"},{"product_id":"antique-aronson-co-9ct-gold-shield-brooch-with-paste-stone-safety-chain-melbourne-made-c-1900-1915","title":"Antique Australian Aronson \u0026 Co 9ct Gold Shield Brooch with Paste Stone \u0026 Safety Chain | Melbourne Made c.1900–1915","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved example of early Australian jewellery, this antique shield brooch was crafted by Aronson \u0026amp; Co of Little Collins Street, Melbourne, one of Australia's most respected historic manufacturing jewellers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped with the distinctive Wheatsheaf mark denoting 9ct gold and the export flag used on pieces destined for the New Zealand market, this brooch represents a fascinating chapter in Australasian jewellery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design centres on a finely engraved shield motif, symbolising protection, honour and loyalty. At its heart sits a star-set paste stone, a sparkling diamond substitute that was highly fashionable during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Far from being viewed as an inferior choice, quality paste stones were admired for their brilliance and allowed jewellers to create elegant and affordable luxury pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich yellow gold is complemented by subtle rose gold accents, while the original safety chain remains intact—a feature often reserved for jewellery considered valuable enough to safeguard against loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its heraldic styling, engraved detailing and unmistakable Australian provenance, this is a piece that feels both decorative and symbolic. Whether worn on a blazer lapel, knitwear or a modern coat, it brings over a century of craftsmanship and character to contemporary styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Maker: Aronson \u0026amp; Co, Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Era: Late Victorian to Edwardian, c.1900–1915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Metal: Solid 9ct gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hallmarks: Wheatsheaf mark and New Zealand export flag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stone: Paste (diamond imitation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original safety chain present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shield and star motif design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Melbourne-made Early Australian jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age and wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy collectors love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Australian-made gold jewellery is becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly pieces bearing identifiable maker's marks. Aronson \u0026amp; Co examples are sought after for their quality construction, local history and connection to Melbourne's jewellery manufacturing trade during Australia's Federation era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome and highly wearable piece of Australian jewellery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44408035442730,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/files\/Antique_Australian_Aronson_Co_9ct_Gold_Shield_Brooch_with_Paste_Stone_Safety_Chain_Melbourne_Made_c.1900_1915_Front_on.jpg?v=1780124583"},{"product_id":"aronson-co-antique-9ct-gold-brooch-c-1890-1900","title":"Antique Australian Aronson \u0026 Co. 9ct Gold Brooch c.1890–1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming piece of Melbourne jewellery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted by Aronson \u0026amp; Co. of Little Collins Street, Melbourne, this elegant brooch dates to the late Victorian era, around 1890–1900. Aronson was one of Melbourne’s most respected jewellers during the gold-rush and Federation periods, creating fine jewellery for generations of Victorians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFashioned in solid 9ct gold, the brooch features graceful scrolling forms centred around a sparkling old-cut paste stone. A tiny heart motif nestles beneath the setting, a subtle nod to the sentimentality that made Victorian jewellery so enduringly popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a century later, the design feels surprisingly modern. Delicate rather than ornate, it works beautifully pinned to a silk scarf, jacket lapel, knitwear, or collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine antique that carries both history and wearability in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Aronson \u0026amp; Co., Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Victorian \/ Federation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: c.1890–1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Solid 9ct gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone: Original old-cut paste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarked: 9CT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the sort of piece that survives because somebody treasured it. Small, elegant and beautifully made, it represents a disappearing chapter of Melbourne’s jewellery-making history while remaining effortlessly wearable today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause jewellery should tell a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44416290160682,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/files\/aronson-co-9ct-gold-brooch-1890-front.jpg?v=1780489509"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/collections\/9036E9B9-E3CE-4678-A265-29539D614D06.jpg?v=1780226449","url":"https:\/\/refinebloom.com\/collections\/australian-jewellery-antique-and-vintage.oembed","provider":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}