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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:210
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:210
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:164
Date:26-Jun-2012
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.07 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct white and yellow gold, size I. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA49859/3, dated 15 May 2012, stating that the 3.07 carat diamond is I colour and VVS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2.07 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct white and yellow gold, size R. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA49859/2, dated 15 May 2012, stating that the 2.07 carat diamond is H colour and SI1 clarity.
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Yellow sapphire and diamond ring, Buccellati of bombe style centring an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 3.00 carats within a round brilliant cut diamond set sculptured surround, to a textured mount applied with diamond highlights, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.70 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Buccellati, Italy, size L.
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Emerald and diamond ring, Buccellati, of bombe design centring an oval shaped cabochon emerald weighing approximately 2.30 carats within a textured gold bezel, to an openwork sculptured mount with circular cut diamond highlights, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Gianmaria Buccellati, Italy, size K.
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Pair of gold earrings, Buccellati, each 18ct gold earring modelled as a stylised lemon highlighted with sculptured sprigs, signed Gianmaria Buccellati, Italy, numbered U2542, length approximately 30 mm, clip fittings.
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Peridot and onyx 'PANTHÈRE' ring, Cartier, modelled as a panther head applied with black lacquer spots, accented by peridot set eyes and onyx set nose, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Cartier, numbered 03160C, French hallmarks, size M/53.
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Gold 'PANTHÈRE' ring, Cartier, the polished gold coiled band terminating in a panther head highlighted with tsavorite garnet eyes, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Cartier, numbered 75666B, size J/50. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.93 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered N008352, ring size I. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Report numbered N008352, stating that the 0.93 carat diamond is G colour and VS1 clarity, together with a Tiffany & Co. Box.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65ct is claw set between round brilliant cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered D28186, size J. Accompanied by Tiffany & Co. Box.
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Tiffany & Co., circa 1960, designed as a series of articulated foliate and ribbon motifs claw set with round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with oval cut sapphires, the diamonds together weighing approximately 7.30 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co., length approximately 170 mm.
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South Sea pearl necklace, composed of thirty three cultured pearls graduating from approximately 13.00 to 15.00 mm, to a diamond set clasp, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 495 mm.
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Diamond 'Casanova' necklace/bracelet, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1975, designed as a series of articulated floral motif links each claw set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond cluster highlighted with similarly cut diamonds, alternating between diamond cluster spacers, the diamonds together weighing approximately 27.00 carats, separating into three bracelets, mounted in 18ct gold, signed VCA, numbered 25781, 25780, 25779, necklace length approximately 530 mm, bracelets length approximately 180…
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Emerald and diamond brooch, circa 1925, designed as a bow set to the centre with baguette diamonds, the ribbon pave set with old European cut diamonds highlighted with a line of calibre cut emeralds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.30 carats, mounted in platinum with a 14ct gold pin, numbered 3104, approximately 50 x 22 mm.
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Pair of emerald and diamond earrings, circa 1920, each centring a brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carats bezel set within a surround of calibre cut emeralds supporting a fringe of circular cut diamonds, suspended from millegrain set diamond collets to an emerald and diamond surmount, mounted in platinum, European assay marks, length approximately 45 mm, with screw fittings and safety chains.
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Diamond and emerald bracelet, circa 1925, designed as a line of old European cut diamonds in millegrain box settings embellished with square cut emeralds, the diamonds and emeralds together weighing approximately 6.00 carats and 3.25 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 185 mm. Accompanied by a Hardy Bros. Ltd. Case.
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Fancy yellow green diamond and coloured diamond ring, the pear shaped diamond weighing 4.16 carats is claw set within a round brilliant cut pink tinted diamond surround to similarly coloured diamond shoulders together weighing approximately 0.65 carats, mounted in 18ct rose gold, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 16259694, dated 24 April 2008, stating that the 4.16 carat diamond is natural fancy yellow-green colour and VS1 clarity.
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Fancy Intense yellow diamond ring, the oval cut diamond weighing 5.44 carats is claw set between four colourless tapered baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carats, mounted in 18ct yellow and white gold, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2125666830, dated 6 October 2010, stating that the 5.44 carat diamond is natural fancy intense yellow colour and VS2 clarity.
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Pair of diamond and yellow sapphire pendant earrings, each composed of three graduated flowerheads centring a round brilliant cut diamond within a sapphire and diamond cluster surround to a diamond set surmount, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.47 carats and 2.55 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct yellow and white gold, length approximately 50 mm.
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Diamond and coloured diamond 'Talisman' ring, de Beers, designed as an asymmetrical, textured concave plaque centring a diamond crystal, surrounded by circular cut colourless and coloured diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed de Beers, numbered A15707, size K.
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South Sea pearl necklace, composed of twenty seven cultured pearls graduating from approximately 14.10 to 19.60 mm, to a diamond set clasp, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 480 mm.
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Diamond bracelet, circa 1930, the articulated strap designed as a series of openwork tonneau shaped links, each centring three lozenge shaped diamonds with shield shaped diamond set shoulders within a circular cut diamond set border, connected by carre and circular cut diamond set geometric links, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.50 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 185 mm.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2.06 carats is claw set between round brilliant cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, with matching wedding ring en suite, size K. (2) accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA49816, dated 3 May 2012, stating that the 2.06 carat diamond is J colour and SI2 clarity.
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Emerald, diamond and coloured diamond ring, of bombe design, centring a round brilliant cut emerald weighing 7.29 carats within a colourless round brilliant cut diamond border above an openwork surround of heart shaped pink tinted diamonds and pave set colourless round brilliant cut diamonds, to diamond set shoulders and pierced gallery, the pink tinted and colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats and 3.20 carats respectively, mounted in platinum and 18ct white gold, size M.…
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Emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design, centring an octagonal step cut emerald weighing 3.33 carats above a surround of round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.25 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size K. Accompanied by a Gubelin report numbered 0712160, dated 27 December 2007, stating that the 3.33 carat emerald is transparent green and of Colombian origin.
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Diamond bangle, circa 1910, the oval hinged bangle of crossover design set to the front with two old European cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.40 carats, to circular cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in 15ct rose gold and platinum, inner diameter approximately 55 mm.
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Diamond ring, the shield shaped plaque millegrain set with circular cut diamonds between diamond set shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in 14ct gold and platinum, size I.
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Gold pill box, the 18ct gold circular hinged box with a central circular motif to an engraved ribbed background, and milled edges, indistinct European assay marks, approximately 50 x 20 mm, 28.60 grams.
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Gold compact, Austria, the 14ct gold rectangular case with engraved scrolling motifs centring a classical cameo, opening to reveal a lipstick well and powder press, later engraved Gebr. Friedländer Berlin, numbered 847503, Austrian assay marks, maker's mark indistinct, approximately 50 x 40 x 18 mm, 60.00 grams.
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Opal and diamond pendant, centring a cabochon white opal crystal claw set within a tapered baguette and round brilliant cut diamond surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.70 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 25 mm.
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Opal and diamond ring, centring a cabochon white opal crystal claw set within a round brilliant cut diamond surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, size N.
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Pair of diamond pendant earrings, each circular openwork pendant centring a diamond set twin heart shaped motif suspended from a diamond set surmount, the round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 4.70 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 80 mm.
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Pair of diamond and pink sapphire earrings, each of stylised chandelier design, the claw set sapphire surmount suspending round brilliant cut diamond set scrolling motifs within a connecting border of circular cut sapphires supporting a similarly set zig zag drop, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 105 mm.
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Diamond 'Lucida' ring, Tiffany & Co. of half hoop design, channel set with a row of nine Lucida cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.99 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co. Lucida, numbered 5970744, size M. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Pouch.
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Pair of diamond and coloured diamond pendant earrings, each pave set colourless diamond heart motif highlighted with a pink diamond, to a colourless diamond set surmount, the round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 15.60 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 80 mm.
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Diamond and coloured diamond bracelet, designed as a line of flowerhead motifs set with colourless round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with pink tinted diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.70 carats and 2.72 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white and rose gold, length approximately 180 mm.
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Onyx and diamond suite, the pendant centring a pear shaped cabochon onyx highlighted with a single diamond, within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds suspended below a bezel set diamond bale, to a snake link chain, with earrings en suite, the round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, necklace and earrings length approximately 425 mm and 30 mm respectively. (2)
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Diamond pendant, Chopard, the pendant modelled as a heart with glazed compartment containing three mounted floating diamonds, within a circular cut diamond set surround, to a wheat sheaf link chain, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Chopard, pendant numbered 794502-1001-6157707, length approximately 420 mm.
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Diamond and onyx bracelet, designed as a line of old European cut diamonds together weighing approximately 5.40 carats, alternating with square cut black onyx, mounted in 14ct white gold, length approximately 172 mm.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each of hoop design and blue-violet colour, pave set to the front and inside back with round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 8.67 carats, mounted in anodised titanium and 18ct white gold, inner diameter approximately 50 mm.
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Gem-set pendant necklace, Tiffany & Co., set to the front with an amethyst, peridot, and rubellite drop to a trace link chain, mounted in platinum, signed T & Co., length approximately 460 mm accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box.
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Pink sapphire and diamond necklace of foliate design set throughout with variously cut pink sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds, suspending at the centre a similarly set tassel to the front, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 36.45 carats and 0.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 450 mm.
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Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, each modelled as a stylised flowerhead claw set with rose cut pink sapphires highlighted throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds suspended below similarly cut diamond set surmounts, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 18.90 carats and 1.40 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 55 mm.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, modelled as a flowerhead set with rose cut pink sapphires highlighted with round brilliant cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 7.50 carats and 0.40 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M.
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Diamond, coloured diamond, sapphire and Rubellite bangle, the oval openwork hinged bangle claw set to the front with round brilliant cut diamond set circular motifs highlighted with variously cut rubellites, coloured diamonds and variously coloured sapphires, to a pave set yellow tinted diamond border, the rubellites and coloured diamonds together weighing approximately 12.96 carats and 11.66 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct gold, inner diameter approximately 65 mm.
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Golden South Sea pearl necklace, composed of thirty three cultured pearls graduating from approximately 11.30 to 14.60 mm, to a pave set diamond clasp, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 460 mm. Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the saltwater cultured pearls are near round, strong yellow natural body colour with no indications of treatment.
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Gold necklace suite, the 18ct gold fancy link collar with matching bracelet, Italian assay marks, maker's marks, length approximately 400 mm and 180 mm respectively, 105.00 grams. (2)
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Gold bangle, Kria Gioielli, Italy, the 18ct gold flexible cuff designed as a series of cylindrical links, Italian assay marks, maker's mark, signed Kria, inner diameter approximately 55 mm, 60.00 grams.
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Gold necklace, Caplain Saint Andre Paris for David Morris, the 18ct gold tapered necklace of wheat sheaf motif design, signed Caplain Paris, Dm for David Morris, length approximately 425 mm, 85.80 grams. Accompanied by a David Morris box.
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Pearl and diamond brooch, circa 1880, centring a pearl measuring approximately 9.00 mm set above a flowerhead motif of old mine cut diamonds to a border of similarly cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats, mounted in 14ct gold, pearl not tested for natural origin, with later pin, diameter approximately 25 mm.
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Gold cigarette case, the 14ct gold rectangular case with engine turned pattern and black enamel push piece, maker's mark Kta, European assay marks, approximately 110 x 80 mm, 190.00 grams. Accompanied by suedette carry case.
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Rolex platinum, 18ct white gold and diamond 'Precision' wristwatch, the lady's platinum and 18ct white gold manual winding wristwatch with circular case, silvered dial, applied baton and dot indexes, the ropework lugs set with old European cut diamonds to a double black cord strap with Rolex clasp, dial and movement signed, numbered 675 115 8216, diameter approximately 15 mm.
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Longines platinum and diamond wristwatch, retailed by Drummond, 1920s, the lady's platinum manual winding wristwatch with 18 jewels, adjusted to isochronism, silvered dial with applied baton indexes, blued steel hands, the rectangular case within single cut diamond surrounds, on an openwork bracelet of geometric design set with baguette, circular and single cut diamonds to a double black cord strap, dial and movement signed Longines, dial and case signed Drummond, WD & Co., width approximately 10 mm.
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Cartier 18ct gold wristwatch, 1950s, the lady's 18ct gold manual back winding wristwatch with silvered dial, dot and triangular indexes, scalloped case to an 18ct gold herringbone link bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, numbered 553392, 538, diameter approximately 13 mm.
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Rolex 18ct gold 'Cellini' wristwatch, the lady's 18ct gold wristwatch with manual winding movement, 19 jewels, gilt dial and gold hands, the cushion-form case with hour markers on the bezel, to a woven 18ct gold Rolex strap with folding clasp, case, dial and movement signed, reference 3951, numbered 271770, diameter approximately 25 mm.
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Girard Perregaux 18ct white gold and diamond wristwatch, circa 1969, the lady's 18ct gold manual winding wristwatch with silvered dial, applied baton indexes and diamond set bezel, with an integrated 18ct gold bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, numbered 9176HA, diameter 18 mm, length approximately 170 mm, 40.30 grams. Accompanied by a Girard Perregaux box.
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Patek Philippe 18ct gold and diamond wristwatch, 1964, the lady's 18ct gold manual back winding wristwatch with silvered dial, baton numerals, square case bordered by rows of round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.29 carats, on an integrated 18ct goldPatek Philippe herringbone link bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, case number 2.628.728, movement number 984.635, reference number 3266/112, calibre 13.5, diameter 15 mm. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the archives…
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Cartier 18ct Tri-colour gold wristwatch, the lady's 18ct gold quartz wristwatch with white dial, Roman numerals, date aperture at III, tri-colour reeded bezel, sapphire set Crown, to a reeded 18ct tri-colour gold Cartier bracelet and deployant buckle, case, dial and movement signed, diameter 23 mm.
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Breitling 'Super Ocean' wristwatch, circa 2004, the gentleman's stainless steel automatic wristwatch with blue dial, gas-escape valve, luminous Arabic numerals, date aperture at 3 o'clock, uni-directional revolving bezel, engraved minute graduation, quarter hour riders, screw-down Crown, with a stainless steel Breitling buckle and rubber strap, case, dial and movement signed, reference number A1734011/C219, serial number 556889, diameter 40 mm. Accompanied by an original certificate and a Breitling box.
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Tiffany & Co. 'Atlas' Chronograph wristwatch, 2011, the gentleman's stainless steel quartz wristwatch with black dial, Roman numerals, heart form aperture for date, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12-hour registers, calibrated bezel for hours, with a Tiffany & Codeployant buckle and leather strap, case, dial and movement signed, model number 25384784, serial number T10014701, diameter 35 mm. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box and warranty.
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Chopard 'Happy Sport' diamond wristwatch, the lady's stainless steel quartz wristwatch with applied luminous indexes and hands, two section pink dial with fish motif and mother of pearl centre, date aperture between 4 and 5 o'clock, two floating fish accents containing diamonds and pink sapphires and a uni-directional turning bezel with 10 minute divisions, on a pink rubber Chopard strap with stainless steel buckle, case dial and movement signed, model number 28/83477/8, serial number 1044070, diameter 38…
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Gerald Genta 18ct gold Perpetual calendar Astronomic wristwatch with moon Phases, circa 1990, the gentleman's 18ct gold manual winding wristwatch with skeleton case, luminous dot indexes and hands, subdials for days of the month, days of the week and date, 4 apertures for the leap years and gold ring aperture in blue for the gold moon phases, polished and brushed case the bezel fluted in a circular pattern, four pushers on the band for quick date change, case, dial and movement signed, model number G33004,…
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Rolex 'Oyster Perpetual' Bubbleback wristwatch, circa 1940, the gentleman's 18ct gold and stainless steel automatic wristwatch with black matte dial, Roman numerals and baton indexes, sweep seconds, water resistant type bubbleback case with hooded lugs, flat gold bezel, screw back and screw down Crown, with a Rolex buckle,case, dial and movement signed, reference number 3951, model number 3065, serial number 249766, diameter approximately 31 mm.
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Patek Philippe 18ct gold 'Ellipse' wristwatch, 1975, the gentleman's 18ct gold manual winding wristwatch with blue dial and applied baton indexes, elliptical case, to an 18ct gold integrated Patek Philippe textured bracelet, calibre 23 300, 18 jewels, case, dial and movement signed, reference number 3548/001, movement number 1.225.533, approximately 33 x 27 mm. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe certificate of origin and box .
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Rolex 'Gmt-master master II' Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, the gentleman's stainless steel automatic wristwatch with black dial, luminescent triangular, dot and baton indexes, magnified aperture for date, rotating black bezel for 24 hours with corresponding red hand, screw down Crown and back on a stainless steel Rolex bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, model number 16710, serial number Y108586, diameter 39 mm.
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Rolex diamond 'Datejust' Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, the lady's stainless steel automatic wristwatch with blue dial, diamond set numerals, magnified aperture for date, reeded bezel, screw down Crown and case back, on a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, model 7917446VB6251, serial number A190335, diameter 24 mm. Accompanied by an original certificate and a Rolex box.
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, the lady's stainless steel automatic wristwatch with silvered dial, applied baton numerals, screw down Crown and back, on a stainless steel Rolex bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, model number 76080, serial number Y596856, diameter 24 mm.
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