{"title":"Handpicked Treasures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover our curated selection of vintage jewellery pieces, each one carefully chosen for its unique character and timeless appeal. From delicate art deco rings to statement-making brooches, these handpicked treasures represent the finest finds in our collection—pieces that tell a story and add a touch of elegance. Whether you're searching for a special gift or treating yourself to something extraordinary, you'll find something to treasure here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"18-white-gold-platinum-ring-featuring-ameythest-art-deco-1930s","title":"Vintage 18 CT White Gold \u0026 Platinum Ring Amethyst \u0026 Ruby Art Deco 1930s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ring centres on a richly saturated oval \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, glowing with deep violet tones that shift in the light. It’s framed by two natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erubies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding that subtle flash of warmth that lifts the whole piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct white gold with a platinum setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the construction tells you this was made to last — solid, considered, and from a time when gemstone presence mattered more than minimalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s a softness to the cut of the amethyst and a slight irregularity to the rubies that points to hand-finishing rather than modern mass production. 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Romantic, classic, and endlessly wearable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese have that timeless jewellery-box charm: something borrowed from another era, yet easy to style now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Refine \u0026 Bloom Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289656389674,"sku":"RB040","price":540.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8137\/8346\/files\/7FA4F7EC-0E63-4E30-8D80-E44BBFA0E4C9.jpg?v=1777248989"},{"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":"vintage-malachite-bead-necklace","title":"Vintage Malachite Bead Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark green malachite beads. 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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! 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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. 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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. 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The warm gold and soft pearl tones make them effortlessly wearable, whether paired with a crisp white shirt, an evening dress, or your favourite knit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese earrings pair beautifully with our matching freshwater pearl bracelet, creating a coordinated look that feels effortlessly elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined and graceful, these are the kind of earrings that become an everyday favourite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid 9ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive freshwater pearls per earring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStud fitting with butterfly backs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearls display natural lustre and organic characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight and comfortable for daily wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage design you won’t find anywhere else\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent pre-owned vintage condition. 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The diminutive proportions suggest it was originally intended for a young girl — perhaps a birthday gift, a christening present, or a treasured keepsake given by a loving parent or grandparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart-shaped locket opens to reveal space for a tiny photograph or memento, preserving the tradition of carrying loved ones close. 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