Antique Australian Colonial 15ct Green Sapphire Brooch

Close-up of Lamborn and Wagner dove motif on a colonial Australian brooch in 15ct yellow gold with rope frame.

$3,000.00

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This is a rare heritage Australian brooch that feels like a secret passed down through generations. Attributed to the celebrated Melbourne firm Lamborn and Wagner and dating to circa 1900, the piece bears the maker’s characteristic dove motif at the top, a discreet hallmark that collectors and lovers of Australian jewellery will instantly recognise. The dove sits above a finely modelled spray of grape leaves, all framed within a textured rope border that gives the design a satisfying sense of completeness and balance.

Set at the heart of the composition is a deeply attractive green sapphire, weighing 1.70 carats and measuring approximately 7.70 x 6.00 by 4.10 mm. The stone’s rich, verdant hue is unmistakably Australian in spirit, moving from forest green to deeper tones as it catches the light. The claw setting both secures and showcases the sapphire, allowing its colour to breathe against the warm glow of 15 carat yellow gold.

The craftsmanship rewards close inspection. The dove and grape leaf motifs are rendered with delicate texturing and lifelike contour, executed with the confidence of a master hand. The rope style frame is engraved with a subtle undulation that creates soft reflections, while the three dimensional modelling of the leaves gives the brooch depth and movement. These are the kind of details born of traditional bench work, not factory production, and they lend the piece a personality that is tactile as well as visual.

Measuring 25.00 x 22.00mm, the brooch is perfectly sized to grace a lapel, blouse or collar without overwhelming an outfit. Worn alone it becomes a refined focal point. Paired with your own jewellery it reads as thoughtful and distinctly personal.

Owning this brooch is owning a piece of Australian jewellery history. The Lamborn and Wagner attribution, the signature dove, the luminous green sapphire and the finely realised grape leaves together create an object of style and story. If you seek a wearable heirloom that will invite conversation and admiration, this exceptional 15 carat yellow gold brooch is poised to become a treasured part of your collection.

Circa: 1900
Design Period: Colonial
Origin: Australian
Attributed to: Lamborn and Wagner
Motifs: Dove and Grape Leaves
Gemstone: Sapphire
Cut: Oval
Carat: 1.70ct
Colour: Dark Green
Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold
Accompanied by an independent Ian Abeshouse Valuation

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