McCabe Family Legacy
Celebrating over a century of McCabe craftsmanship.
From humble beginnings as tailors in Adelaide in 1878, the McCabe family transitioned to the jewellery craft by the 1930s. Established in 1986, Gerard McCabe has evolved into one of Australia’s most respected jewellery houses, and a local South Australian retail institution. Continuing the McCabe family’s proud heritage in personalised, quality service and exceptional design.
Today, with Gerard’s two eldest children leading the business, we continue over a century of tradition; serving clients locally and internationally with the same commitment to craftsmanship and excellent service that has defined their business from the very start.
From Tailors to Jewellers
The story begins in 1878
“Frank worked in the shop until he was in his 70’s and every day he would wear his three piece suit with his fancy opal tie tag.”
1986: a brand is born
Gerard McCabe opens to the public
In 1989 the business relocated to Adelaide Arcade, expanding into a neighbouring tenancy a few years later, and installing an upstairs workshop.
“In our early days, customers would come in for jewellery, but we didn’t hold much stock. So we would go out the back door to the wholesalers on the same floor and borrow jewellery to show and sell to the customer.”
Iconic Moments
The journey continues
2007-2012
Spectacular jewellery Design.
2012-Now
The Next Generation.
Family Business
Hall of Fame Award.
In 2021 Gerard McCabe jewellers were inducted into the Family Business Australia Hall of Fame.
