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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:193
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:193
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:146
Date:3-Apr-2012
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Diamond 'Double C Decor' suite, Cartier, circa 1990, comprising a bangle and ring of sprung plaited wire design with round brilliant cut diamond set 'C' terminals, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Cartier, numbered 778868 and B25953 respectively, inner diameter approximately 55 mm, ring size Q, (57). (2)
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Pair of gold earrings, Cartier, each half hoop earring of reeded design in 18ct tri-colour gold, signed Cartier, numbered 718772, length approximately 25 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Gold 'Trinity' bangle, Cartier, the 18ct tri-colour gold bangle designed as three interlocking 6.00 mm bands, signed Cartier, numbered 766084, inner diameter approximately 58 mm, size 62. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Gold 'trinity' ring, Cartier, the 18ct tri-colour gold ring designed as three interlocking 5.00 mm bands, signed Cartier, numbered EQ105, size R, (61). Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Turquoise brooch pendant, Tiffany & Co., designed as a perching owl set with turquoise eyes, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co., approximately 33 x 26 mm.
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Diamond and turquoise brooch, Chaumet, circa 1960, designed as a flowerhead, the central cluster of gold stamens highlighted with a round brilliant cut diamond, within a surround of wire petals decorated with cabochon turquoise and round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Chaumet, French assay and British import marks, diameter approximately 37 mm.
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Turquoise bracelet, Cartier, circa 1950, designed as a double row of stylised seashell motifs of twisted gold wire, each set to the centre with a cabochon turquoise, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Cartier, Italy, length approximately 185 mm.
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Diamond 'Love' bangle, Cartier, 1998, the solid 18ct gold elliptical bangle embellished at alternating intervals with six round brilliant cut diamonds and screwhead motifs, with screw down clasps, signed Cartier, numbered N27684, inner diameter approximately 60 mm, size 18. Accompanied by an original certificate and a Cartier box complete with screwdriver.
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Gold 'Love' bangle, Cartier, the solid 18ct gold elliptical bangle applied at intervals with screwhead motifs and screw down clasps, signed Cartier, numbered AV1914, inner diameter approximately 52 mm, size 16. Accompanied by a Cartier certificate and a Cartier box complete with screwdriver.
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Rose gold 'Love' bangle, Cartier, the solid 18ct gold elliptical bangle applied at intervals with screwhead motifs and screw down clasps, signed Cartier, maker's and Swiss import marks, numbered EU4158, inner diameter approximately 55 mm, size 17. Accompanied by a screw driver.
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Diamond 'Lani?Res' ring, Cartier, designed as a line of round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Cartier, numbered AO7001, size P, (57). Accompanied by an original certificate and a Cartier box.
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Gold necklace, Cartier, the 18ct gold collar composed of three rows of torpedo-shaped links, signed Cartier, numbered 789360, inner circumference approximately 340 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier case.
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Gold bracelet, Cartier, the 18ct gold band composed of three rows of torpedo-shaped links, signed Cartier, numbered 763710, length approximately 190 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Two diamond and gem set brooches, each designed as a bee, the first with circular cut ruby set eyes, wings set with round brilliant cut diamonds, the thorax and abdomen set with a faceted peridot; the second with circular cut ruby set eyes, textured gold wings and thorax, the abdomen set with rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, both mounted in 18ct gold, approximately 26 x 28 mm and 26 x 33 mm respectively.
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Sapphire brooch, modelled as an 18ct textured gold squirrel perched amongst foliage and nuts, above a cluster of three claw set circular cut sapphires, marked Italy, approximately 35 x 20 mm.
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Two diamond and gem set brooches, the first designed as a bee with circular cut ruby set eyes, textured gold wings, the thorax and abdomen set with round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1. 35 carats; the second modelled as a ladybird set with cabochon ruby eyes and wings, a carre cut ruby set thorax and diamond set pronotum and head, each mounted in 18ct gold, approximately 33 x 27 mm and 23 x 22 mm respectively.
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Pair of emerald and diamond drop earrings, each centring an oval cut emerald claw set within a round brilliant cut diamond surround, suspended below a tapering link surmount claw set with round brilliant cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1. 10 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 35 mm.
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Emerald and diamond necklace, the flexible braided wire mesh collar with a detachable plaque centring a claw set emerald within a round brilliant cut diamond surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, the plaque signed Gt for Greg Tymoszuk, the necklace with Italian maker's marks, inner circumference approximately 375 mm.
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Pair of enamel, sapphire and gold cufflinks, David Webb, each modelled as a stylised red enamel lion's head, with cabochon sapphire set eyes, connected to a red enamel swivel link, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Webb for David Webb, length approximately 20 mm, enamel deficient.
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Pair of gold cufflinks, Tiffany & Co., each 14ct gold cufflink designed as a button, signed Tiffany & Co., diameter approximately 15 mm and 20 mm.
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Diamond and enamel brooch, Cartier, modelled as a snail with a green guilloche enamel shell, textured gold body and antenn' with round brilliant cut diamond accents, signed Cartier, numbered 19705, approximately 65 x 30 mm, enamel deficient.
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Citrine and porcelain 'Chandra' ring, Bulgari, the textured porcelain ring centring a collet set cabochon citrine, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Bvlgari, size I. Accompanied by a Bulgari pouch.
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Ruby and diamond brooch, Cartier, circa 1940 of geometric design, the ribbed square gold frame highlighted with a round brilliant cut diamond and two circular cut rubies, mounted in 14ct gold, signed Cartier, numbered 14261, approximately 28 x 25 mm.
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A gold, enamel and onyx cigarette and vanity case, Cartier 1920s, the cylindrical 18ct gold case with applied black enamel all over with white enamel detail, an enamel push piece, opening to reveal a cigarette holder and two closed compartments, one mirrored, suspended from a black and white enamel gold chain and an onyx ring, signed Cartier Paris, length approximately 160 mm, enamel deficient.
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Art Deco enamel and diamond gold box, Cartier, 1933, the rectangular engraved 18ct gold case decorated all over with a black and white enamel abstract pattern, with rose cut diamond pushpiece to the black enamel sides, opening to reveal a single compartment, signed Cartier, maker's mark Jc for Jacques Cartier, London hallmark for 18 carat gold, 1933, numbered 1710, approximately 80 x 85 x 12 mm, gross weight approximately 202.
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Ruby and diamond brooch, Tiffany & Co., circa 1970, designed as a cluster of flowerheads, each set to the centre with circular cut diamonds and rubies, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co., approximately 45 mm.
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Ruby and diamond brooch, Tiffany & Co., circa 1960 of foliate design, set to the centre with a circular cut ruby and diamond cluster, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co., approximately 50 mm.
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Emerald and sapphire brooch, Tiffany & Co., circa 1970, of foliate design, set to the centre with a cluster of claw set sapphires and emeralds, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co., approximately 45 x 37 mm.
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Gold 'Parentesi' bangle, Bulgari, designed as a sprung band of stylised Parentesis motifs in 18ct white and yellow gold, signed Bvlgari, Italian assay and maker's marks, inner diameter approximately 50 mm.
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Gold necklace, designed as a flexible collar of stylised 18ct yellow gold links, inner circumference approximately 405 mm, 70.45 grams.
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Two diamond pendant necklaces and two diamond rings, comprising two pendants each set with round brilliant cut diamonds, the first of openwork heart design, the second as the initial 'G', both to 18ct white gold chains; and two rings each set to the top with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, the heart pendant and one ring signed Cerrone.
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Aquamarine and diamond suite, the ring of cluster design set to the centre with a rose cut aquamarine claw set within a round brilliant cut diamond surround to diamond set shoulders, the matching earrings suspended below diamond set surmounts, the aquamarines together weighing approximately 13.00 carats, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size N, earrings length 30 mm.
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Gold pendant, pond, mid 20th century, designed as an articulated on/off light switch, mounted in 14ct gold, signed pond, approximately 30 x 27 mm.
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Rubellite and diamond ring, centring a mixed cut rubellite claw set within a diamond surround, above pear shaped rubellite set shoulders between a pave set diamond split shank, the rubellites and round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 5.50 carats and 1.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct rose gold, size O.
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Diamond pendant, Cartier, the flexible box link pendant set with three round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, on a black silk cord, signed Cartier, numbered NP2355, length approximately 700 mm. Accompanied by an original certificate and a Cartier box.
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Diamond necklace, designed as a skull and crossbones set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds suspended from a diamond set maltese cross link chain, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5. 60 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, with French import marks, length approximately 510 mm.
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Frosted rock crystal, diamond and gem set suite, Bulgari, the articulated collar set to the front with frosted rock crystal shield motifs each centring a cabochon cut gemstone and baguette cut diamond highlights, to a curb link chain, with earrings en suite, mounted in 18ct gold, necklace signed Bvlgari, numbered C1085, B936, necklace and earrings length approximately 420 mm and 15 mm respectively.
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Diamond and gem set 'Meli Melo' demi-parure, Cartier, comprising a necklace and earrings designed as an abstract foliate line of variously cut multi-coloured gemstones of pink tourmaline, aquamarine, iolite, garnet, chalcedony and moonstone with round brilliant cut diamond detail, suspending a similarly set detachable pendant and a pair of earrings en suite, mounted in platinum and white gold, signed Cartier, maker's mark for Cartier, numbered 939743 and 940025 respectively, the necklace approximately 420…
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Diamond bangle, circa 1880, the oval hinged bangle set to the front with a central old mine cut diamond flanked by two similarly cut diamonds, within a lozenge shaped openwork frame set with old mine cut diamonds, to similarly cut diamond set shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 8.50 carats, mounted in silver and rose gold, inner diameter approximately 60 mm.
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Gold, diamond and enamel bangle, circa 1880 of openwork foliate design, the oval hinged bangle set to the front with a cluster of claw set old mine cut diamonds above a blue enamel scalloped border to diamond set open wire work shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.70 carats, mounted in yellow gold, inner diameter approximately 60 mm.
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Gold, diamond and enamel bangle, circa 1890, the oval hinged bangle set to the front with three old mine and rose cut diamond starburst clusters set atop a plaque highlighted with a blue enamel border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in 15ct gold, inner diameter approximately 60 mm, enamel deficient.
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Gold, diamond and ruby bangle, Valentin Magro, the oval hinged bangle centring two addorsed snakes, pave set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 27.50 carats and accentuated with oval cabochon ruby set eyes, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Valentin Magro, inner diameter approximately 50 mm. Valentin Magro at age eighteen immigrated to the United States from Malta to study architecture and structural engineering.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, Tony White, centring an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 6.60 carats collet set between diamond set shoulders, the round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.40 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed white, size O.
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Diamond and sapphire bracelet, designed as a line of round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with square cut sapphires, the diamonds and sapphires together weighing approximately 3. 00 carats and 4. 24 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 200 mm.
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Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, Seaman Schepps of foliate design, each cluster claw set with variously cut sapphires and highlighted with round brilliant cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 28.00 carats and 1.20 carats respectively, mounted in 14ct white gold, scratch numbered 355, length approximately 27 mm. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, each designed as a flowerhead centring a cluster of claw set round brilliant cut diamonds above bead set sapphire cluster petals, with three round brilliant cut diamond set leaves, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 35. 20 carats and 3. 00 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 40 mm.
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1920, the articulated bracelet designed as a double row of alternating circular cut diamond and calibre cut sapphire set plaques between diamond set openwork buckle shaped connectors, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carats and 2.80 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 170 mm.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, Cartier, mid 20th century, of crossover flowerhead design, one mounted with a round brilliant cut diamond centre to oval shaped sapphire petals, the other with a circular cut sapphire centre to pear shaped diamond petals, flanked by diamond set foliate detail, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier, number L7471, size M.
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Diamond and sapphire bracelet, circa 1930, the articulated link bracelet millegrain set throughout, centring a marquise cut diamond flanked by two round brilliant cut diamonds bordered by two calibre cut sapphires, to a series of box links bead set with single and round brilliant cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.45 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 160 mm.
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Diamond brooch, circa 1920, the stylised bow brooch centring an old European cut diamond box set to a pierced gallery set throughout with similarly cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5. 10 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 60 mm.
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Sapphire and diamond brooch, circa 1910, the pierced lozenge shaped brooch millegrain set throughout with round brilliant cut and single cut diamonds highlighted with channel set calibre cut sapphires, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 0.50 carats and 1.70 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 70 mm.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each of stylised floral design, the flowerhead set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond within petals and leaves decorated with single cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, Italian assay marks, length approximately 25 mm, with clip fittings.
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Diamond wristwatch, Advance, circa 1940, the lady's platinum wristwatch with manual winding movement, rectangular dial, Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, concealed behind a baguette and single cut diamond set cover, the case, lugs and open brick link bracelet set with single cut diamonds together weighing approximately 5.75 carats, dial signed Advance, length approximately 180 mm, one diamond deficient.
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Diamond ring, circa 1930, the stylised lozenge shaped plaque centring three old European cut diamonds within a marquise shaped millegrain border, to a pierced background with scrolling motifs and eight similarly cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, size O.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2.74 carats is claw set above a baguette and tapered baguette diamond surround continuing to an all round diamond set shank, mounted in platinum, size N. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA49434/1, dated 13 February 2012, stating that the 2.74 carat diamond is H colour and VS1 clarity.
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Emerald and diamond pendant necklace, centring a pear shaped emerald claw set within an old mine cut diamond surround, suspended below old mine cut diamonds and calibre cut emeralds to a similarly set cluster surmount, the emeralds together weighing approximately 4. 15 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 400 mm.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2.22 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size Q. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA49058, dated 11 November 2011, stating that the 2.22 carat diamond is H colour and VVS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.00 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size K. Accompanied by an GSL report numbered AA49602/2, dated 8 March 2012, stating that the 1.00 carat diamond is F colour and SI2 clarity.
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Emerald and diamond ring, the octagonal step cut emerald weighing 5.11 carats collet set within a scalloped border of round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.32 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size Q. Accompanied by a Gemlab, Liechtenstein, report numbered 3188/11, dated 1 September 2011, stating that the 5.11 carat emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of clarity enhancement.
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Diamond, onyx and emerald 'Panthere' bracelet, Cartier, the central crouching panther motif set with emerald eyes, onyx nose and collar, pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, to circular and rectangular links highlighted with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Cartier, numbered 20956B, length approximately 175 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier box, the Panthere is acknowledged as one of Cartier's most enduring and timeless motifs.
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Diamond, onyx and emerald 'Panthere' necklace, Cartier, the central crouching panther motif set with emerald eyes, onyx nose, collar and spots, pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, to rectangular, circular and baton shaped links highlighted with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Cartier, numbered 92780B, length approximately 405 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch.
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Ruby, sapphire and diamond bracelet, Mario Buccellati, circa 1990, the articulated textured gold bracelet of floral cluster design, featuring five cabochon sapphires each collet set within a surround of circular cut rubies, between round brilliant cut diamond set floral motif links, mounted in 18ct gold, signed M. Buccellati, length approximately 185 mm, the Italian firm of Buccellati is internationally renowned for its unique and distinctive style in creating textural gold jewellery.
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