Product Description
A rare and exquisite example of Australian craftsmanship by Robert Rollason & Co of Sydney, this early 20th-century 9 ct gold gem-set bug brooch is both whimsical and refined. The brooch features delicate seed pearls accenting finely detailed wings, complemented by a vibrant deep-red faceted gemstone body. Measuring 5.5 cm long and housed in its original fitted case (9 cm × 4 cm) with its certificate, this piece captures the grace and precision of Edwardian-era jewellery design. A remarkable survivor from circa 1900, and a true collector’s delight.
About Robert Rollason & Co
Founded in Sydney in 1888, Robert Rollason & Co became renowned for its fine gold and gem-set jewellery, marked by exceptional craftsmanship and refined Edwardian design. The firm’s hallmark — featuring the interlocked “RR” — signified quality and artistry in the Australian jewellery trade. Producing everything from ornate brooches to lockets and watch chains, Rollason’s creations reflect a golden era of Sydney craftsmanship and remain highly sought-after by collectors today.
If This Piece Could Talk it would whisper of a Sydney jeweller’s bench gleaming under gaslight, where a craftsman shaped wings from gold and dreams. It would remember the lady who wore it to an Edwardian soirée, laughter catching the light like its ruby heart. Through a century’s silence, its wings still shimmer — a symbol of beauty, love, and resilience.