Henry Newman was a Latvian-born jeweller who was active in Melbourne, Australia, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Riga around 1829 and arrived in Melbourne in 1852. He was one of Melbourne's best-known jewellers of the period, and his shop was located at 175 & 177 Elizabeth Street.

Newman was known for his high-quality jewellery and silver wares, which were made from both local and imported materials. He specialised in opal jewellery, which was a popular gemstone in Australia at the time. Newman's jewellery was often featured in the pages of The Argus newspaper, and he was awarded a number of prizes for his work.

In addition to his retail business, Newman was also a manufacturer of jewellery. He had a workshop in Melbourne where he produced a wide range of jewellery, including rings, brooches, necklaces, and earrings. more...

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Hennry Newman pendant, having an amethyst round mixed cut 18.2…

Hennry Newman pendant, having an amethyst round mixed cut 18.2 x 10.5 mm transparent bright mid purple colour with a surround of 2.5 mm round shape half seed pearls. Manufactured in 9ct yellow gold and stamped Newman. Finished with a fine 9ct yellow gold…

Three antique gold brooches, including one bar brooch centring…

Three antique gold brooches, including one bar brooch centring a fox head with cabochon ruby eyes and set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, in silver on 9ct gold, length 40 mm, one signed M. Newman with crescent and star motif, set throughout with seed…

A Victorian 9ct gold turquoise and seed pearl brooch,…

Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Brooch, Hollis & Newman, Chester 1899

A Victorian 9ct gold turquoise and seed pearl brooch, hallmarked Hollis & Newman, Chester, 1899. Length 60 mm. Weight 3.3g.

18ct bi-colour gold, peridot and diamond double finger ring,…

Peridot and Diamond Double Finger Ring by Mondial

18ct bi-colour gold, peridot and diamond double finger ring, Mondial, centring a collet-set heart-shaped peridot weighing 58.42 carats framed by open work split shoulders partially accented with pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together…

A rare and important colonial Australian gold and opal brooch…

Evan Jones' Rare Gold and Opal Colonial Brooch

A rare and important colonial Australian gold and opal brooch by Evan Jones of Sydney, the oval frame applied and sculpted with palm trees, emu, kangaroo and balga grass plant, framing the large oval polished quality opal panel of colours representing the…

Newman's 9ct yellow gold bar brooch in the form of a golf club…

Gold Golf Club Brooch with Diamond Grip in Original Box

Newman's 9ct yellow gold bar brooch in the form of a golf club with diamond set hand grip, in original box, circa 1900, 6.5 cm long

An Austro-Hungarian garnet and enamel brooch, featuring a…

Austro-Hungarian Garnet & Enamel Brooch with Moore's Head Design

An Austro-Hungarian garnet and enamel brooch, featuring a central row of seven oval garnets, within a decorative Moore's head enamel surround, hallmarked, in 14ct gold, retailed by H.Newman, Melbourne, boxed.

Newman Australian Colonial 18ct yellow gold ring set with five…

Newman 18ct Gold Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds

Newman Australian Colonial 18ct yellow gold ring set with five rose cut diamonds, Melbourne origin, 19th century, stamped 'Newman, 18ct, 3.85 grams total

Victorian 9ct yellow gold brooch set with turquoise and seed…

Turquoise and Pearl Victorian Brooch in 9ct Gold

Victorian 9ct yellow gold brooch set with turquoise and seed pearls. With partially stuck Chester marks likely by Hollis & Newman. Approx weight 2.19 grams

An antique Australian opal crescent brooch, set with an oval…

Antique Opal Crescent Brooch - 15ct Gold - H Newman

An antique Australian opal crescent brooch, set with an oval cabochon white opal of 6.8 x 5.3 mm, in gold, tests for 15ct, stamped by H Newman, wt. 2.5g.

A fine neoclassical style cameo brooch set in 18ct gold mount…

Neoclassical Cameo Brooch in 18ct Gold Mount (1860)

A fine neoclassical style cameo brooch set in 18ct gold mount with 22ct gold dipped finish, housed in a Newman (Melbourne) box, circa 1860, 5.5 cm high

Mondial Newman, fancy Intense yellow diamond ring, featuring a…

Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring with GIA Certificate

Mondial Newman, fancy Intense yellow diamond ring, featuring a 1.54ct radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamond surrounded by a cluster of twenty round brilliant cut diamonds F colour, VS clarity, weighing approximately 0.2ct, shoulders set with twenty…

A ring by Katring Newman retailed by makers mark, the…

Katring Newman Sterling Silver Ring, Size I-J

A ring by Katring Newman retailed by makers mark, the handcrafted band, styled in sterling silver, boxed, ring size i - J.

Australian 1910 'Henry Newman' Edwardian 15ct. Mabe pearl and…

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Pendant with Chain by Henry Newman

Australian 1910 'Henry Newman' Edwardian 15ct. Mabe pearl and diamond pendant with chain. A 40 mm wide star brooch / pendant in 15ct yellow gold, set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds to the star and leaf design centred with a cream high domed,…

Vintage 15ct gold blister pearl pendant necklace stamped…

Newman 15ct Gold Blister Pearl Pendant Necklace

Vintage 15ct gold blister pearl pendant necklace stamped 'Newman'

Australian 15ct rose gold and platinum, diamond flower design…

Newman's Diamond Flower Brooch, 1890

Australian 15ct rose gold and platinum, diamond flower design brooch by Newman, c.1890 stamped 'Newman 15c Plat'. Note: Newman was a Melbourne Jeweller 1852-1912 He was also involved in the pearling industry in W.A. in the early 1900s. Reference: Cavill…