With the weather getting cooler, it’s time to layer up. Autumn and winter seasons are perfect to try out a brooch, and with so many layers and accessories, it’s an ideal time to adorn your outfit. Antique brooches are both a vintage-loving woman's best friend and the best way to add some personality to your modern get-up.
At Gerard McCabe we have an extensive selection of Antique and Vintage Brooches. You are bound to find one that suits your unique style and personality. Best of all, each brooch is completely unique and has its own story to tell. Discover five unique styles below:
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Add a pop of colour to any outfit with a gemstone-rich design like this Mid-Victorian Amethyst Brooch featuring multiple rich purple natural amethysts with fine cannetille and bead wire work forming swirls and flowers. This brooch hails from the Victorian era circa 1860.
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Pearls are having their moment in the style limelight, and what better way to incorporate them into your jewellery collection than with this divine Victorian Pearl and Diamond Starburst Brooch and Pendant. This piece can be worn as either a brooch or as a pendant, as it features both a pendant fitting and safety chain allowing for a variety of versatile looks. One of the fabulous quirks of antique jewellery is the creativity in design - both in style and function. Circa 1890s.
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If strong, clean lines and geometric shapes are more your style, a brooch from the Art Deco period will be the perfect accessory. This Art Deco Fine Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Brooch features openwork floral design lacework intricately adorned with a mixture of antique cut diamonds and rubies in that typical angular 1920s style.
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Perhaps your style has a softer, more feminine feel. Jewellery from the Georgian era typically features more curves than the Art Deco period. This Georgian Aquamarine Set Brooch has a completely different appeal, showcasing five aquamarines surrounded by decorative cannetille wire work with hand-engraved scrolls. This piece is circa the 1830s.
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Brooches with nature motifs are a lovely way to liven up an outfit. The Victorian era was one of romance. Queen Victoria was madly in love with her Albert, and the jewellery swayed in style accordingly. This jewellery period produced a treasure trove of floral and nature-themed pieces in all manner of colours, like this stunning Sapphire & Diamond Clover Brooch. A long-stemmed three-leaf clover is set with sapphires and diamonds, complemented with two smaller clovers. Circa 1890.
At Gerard McCabe we are passionate about good jewellery design both in our modern creations and the exquisite designs that have come before. We celebrate this beauty in our Antique and Vintage selection which is available in all our Adelaide Stores: Rundle Mall, Adelaide Arcade and the South Australian Museum Shop. Visit us in-store now or browse our full antique collection online.
