Ophir Jewels We are established antique jewellery, fine antique and antiquities dealers in Australia with premises in the heart of Sydney’s luxury retail district. Not only dealers, we are also qualified professional gemmologists, diamond technologists, jewellery historians and registered specialist appraisers and valuers with decades of experience, and our own gem testing laboratory. Naturally, we are members of the premier national and international professional and industry bodies. All of which makes our shop the only kind of shop collectors and serious buyers should consider. Our decades of experience as antique jewellery, antique and antiquities dealers, professional gemmologists, diamond graders and specialist appraisers means we have the specialized knowledge, professional qualifications, technical skills, industry affiliations and lab facilities to fully understand, evaluate and test every piece we sell. Meaning our customers don’t have to worry about being sold modern reproductions, fake diamonds, synthetic gems, glass filled rubies or plated base metals. We advise collectors, antique dealers, auction houses, insurers and jewellers. We are involved in the management and development of significant private collections of antiques, antiquities and jewels including important Jades and Asian antiques. Our pieces range from Ancient to 20th century Modernist and have been selected for beauty, authenticity, inspiration and craftsmanship. We only sell authentic antique and estate jewellery and objects. We do not sell reproduction or modern ‘period style’ jewellery or objects. Currently, many fine antique and ancient jade items are available for purchase as is an extensive collection of exquisite natural rubies!
Essex Crystal Stage Coach Ring 18K Yellow Gold. c. 1880. Rock crystal intaglio, Painted Decoration, 18K yellow gold. The face of the ring itself measures 1” long is 7/8” wide and rises around 5/16” high off the finger when worn (25 x 22.5 × 8.5mm) Ring Size: L ½ UK/AU, 6 US $28,600
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Alexandra Montrose 0499 330 920 admin@ophirjewels.com aaada.org.au/members/?id=506 Open: By appointment only
- Members of the Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d’Art CINOA - Members of the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association AA&ADA - Members of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers NCJV - Members and Fellows of the Gemmological Association of Australia GAA - Members of the Society of Jewellery Historians
Late Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Earrings. c. 1940. 14K gold, diamonds, aquamarines. Each pretty earring measures 15/16” long by 13/16” wide (24 x 21mm). The elegant curves and set diamonds give these a pretty look despite their statement dramatic proportions. Carat Weight Total of fine natural aquamarines and diamonds: 13.06 cttw $20,000
