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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:217
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:216
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:144
Date:11-Sep-2012
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Gold 'Zellige' ring, Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co., of repeating geometric motif the 18ct gold openwork ring, signed Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co., size M. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Pouch.
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Gold 'Zellige' pendant, Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co., of geometric design the 18ct gold openwork pendant completed by a fine trace link chain, signed Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co., approximate: diameter 40 mm, length 600 mm. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Pouch.
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Gold 'B.Zero1' bangle, Bulgari, designed as an 18ct gold coiled band with raised borders, the edges engraved Bvlgari, signed Bulgari, inner diameter approximately 57 mm. Accompanied by a Bulgari pouch.
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Gold 'Trinity' bangle, Cartier, designed as three 9 mm entwined 18ct tri-colour gold bands, signed Cartier, numbered GF9552, inner diameter approximately 65 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Diamond pendant necklace, modelled as a Latin cross claw set with five princess cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1. 20 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, completed by a foxtail link chain, length approximately 400 mm.
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Diamond pendant, Tiffany & Co., modelled as a Latin cross, claw set with eleven round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing 1. 87 carats, suspended from a trace link chain mounted in 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co, length approximately 202 mm. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box
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Keshi pearl pendant necklace, Paspaley, modelled as a Latin cross set with six pearls, approximately 6 mm each, completed by a belcher link chain, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Paspaley, length approximately 397 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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Gold compact, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, the rectangular 18ct gold case decorated all over in a basket weave pattern, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, Ny, numbered 9V8-6, approximately 76 mm x 88 mm, approximately 130gms. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels suedette carry case.
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Gold ' Panthere' ring, Cartier, the 18ct tricolour gold band of coiled wire design with panther head terminals, signed Cartier, numbered 77054154, size O. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Diamond ring, Rosenthal, modelled as a bee with textured gold wings, highlighted with a pave set diamond body with ruby eyes and emerald surmount, the diamonds weighing approximately 1. 50 carats, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, signed for HR, size T.
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Two diamond and gem set brooches, the first designed as a hummingbird with circular cut ruby set eyes, the head and body set with similarly cut sapphires and diamonds; the second modelled as a spider with circular cut diamonds and rubies set in the abdomen, each mounted in 14ct gold, widths approximately 33 mm and 25 mm respectively. (2)
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Two diamond and emerald set brooches, each designed as a bee with circular cut emerald set eyes, textured gold wings and abdomen set with round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1. 90 carats, mounted in 14ct gold, each approximately 20 mm. (2)
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Ruby and diamond brooch, designed as a bee, the body channel set with carre cut rubies, the wings and thorax highlighted with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, approximately 18 mm x 18 mm.
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Two gem set brooches, modelled as ladybirds, the first with a Baroque black South Sea pearl abdomen, circular cut diamonds set in the wings and head, and ruby set eyes, mounted in 14ct white gold; the second set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds, cabochon rubies and emeralds in an openwork floral design, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.
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Two pearl and gem set brooches, Ruser, circa 1960s, the first designed as a butterfly with Baroque freswater pearl, circular cut ruby and sapphire set wings; the second modelled as an owl with pearls and circular cut diamonds set as eyes, similarly cut sapphires set in the body, and a Baroque freshwater pearl perch, each mounted in 14ct gold, each signed Ruser, approximately 25 x 20 mm and 30 x 20 mm respectively.
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Gold brooch, Buccellati, designed as a textured leaf in 18ct yellow gold, signed M. Buccellati, length approximately 42 mm.
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Three gold and enamel brooches, the first designed as a bee with enamelled abdomen, wings and head and circular cut green gem set eyes, mounted in 14ct gold; the second and third modelled as beetles with enamelled thorax and cabochon pink gem set eyes, each mounted in 18ct gold, lengths approximately 25 mm, 30 mm and 30 mm respectively.
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Diamond and gem set brooch, designed as a bee set with a cabochon tigers eye abdomen, a cabochon sapphire and pearl measuring approximately 5. 80 mm in the thorax, with two circular cut emerald eyes, and the wings inlaid with black enamel and set throughout with rose cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0. 20 carats, mounted in 14ct gold, approximately 45 x 42 mm.
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Diamond and sapphire bracelet, designed as a line of round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2. 00 carats, alternating between circular cut sapphires, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 188 mm.
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Diamond and emerald bracelet, circa 1915, the elliptical shaped open work plaque set at the centre with an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1. 00 carat, millegrain-set throughout with old European cut diamonds, highlighted by an interlaced ribbon of calibre cut emeralds, to a diamond line bracelet, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4. 00 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 180 mm.
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Pair of diamond earrings, the round brilliant cut diamond drops suspended from a diamond set baton surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1. 34 carats, mounted in rhodium plated 14ct gold, length approximately 19 mm.
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Diamond and pearl brooch, Tiffany & Co., of openwork foliate and crown design, set throughout with circular cut diamonds and three 4. 00 mm pearls, mounted in platnium and 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co., approximately 35 mm.
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Gold ring, Cartier, of bombe form the 18ct gold circular motif plaque, signed Cartier, numbered 13643, size L. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Gold necklace, Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co., the 18ct gold circular shield pendant, signed Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co., completed by a trace link chain, length approximately 430 mm. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Pouch.
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Pair of diamond earrings, Cartier, each of bombe design pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Cartier, numbered D51597, diameter approximately 8 mm.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., designed as a uniform line of round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co., size J. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0. 69 carats, is bezel set and mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered N012824, size J. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box.
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Diamond ring, claw set with a pear shaped diamond weighing 1. 46 carats, mounted in 18ct two colour gold, size L. Accompanied by a Bauer Gemmological Laboratories report numbered 112826HBJ1, dated 20 October 2011, stating that the 1. 46 carat diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., centring on an emerald cut diamond weighing 2. 00 carats between tapered baguette diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, signed Tiffany & Co. Numbered D30526, size O. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 17229502, dated 27 May 2008, stating that the 2. 00 carat diamond is H colour, VVS1 clarity, and a Tiffany & Co.
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Gold 'Signature X' suite, Tiffany & Co., comprising of an 18ct gold necklace, designed as a series of fluted bands alternating with similiar X-shaped links, with bracelet and earrings en suite, signed Tiffany & Co., approximate lengths 420 mm, 188 mm, 17 mm respectively, weight 172 grams collectively. (3)
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Gold suite, Cartier, comprising of an 18ct gold necklace designed as a series of brick links, with earrings en suite, signed Cartier, numbered 621637, B1299 respectively, necklace length approximately 480 mm, earrings 25 mm. (2)
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Gold bracelet, Cartier, designed as a series of 18ct gold brick links, signed Cartier, numbered 632887, length approximately 185 mm, 68. 0 grams.
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South Sea pearl and diamond Collier, Paspaley, the cultured pearl measuring approximately 14. 90 mm suspended below a princess cut diamond set bale, mounted in platinum, together with an 18ct white gold Omega chain, signed Paspaley, length approximately 400 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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Pair of pearl and diamond earrings, Paspaley, each 10. 00 mm cultured pearl is suspended from a princess cut diamond surmount, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 17 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley box.
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South Sea pearl ring, Paspaley, of bombe form centring a cultured pearl measuring approximately 12. 00 mm, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Paspaley, size P. Accompanied by a Paspaley box.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond earrings, Paspaley, each 11. 00 mm cultured pearl is suspended from a round brilliant cut diamond surmount, mounted in platinum, signed Paspaley, length approximately 20 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley box and papers.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and pink diamond pendant earrings, each cultured pearl drop measuring between 14. 00 and 15. 00 mm surmounted by an Asscher and round brilliant cut diamond cluster, further highlighted by a natural pink Argyle diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1. 84 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct white gold, the pearl pendants are detachable, length approximately 42 mm.
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South Sea pearl and diamond ring, of foliate cluster design centring a cultured pearl measuring approximately 19. 45 mm by 24. 00 mm, above petal motifs pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 9. 08 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size P.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1. 11 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size O. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA50088/2, dated 3 July 2012, stating that the 1. 11 carat diamond is G colour, and SI1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Cerrone, the princess cut diamond weighing 1. 12 carats claw set between pave set round brilliant cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Cerrone, size H. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA50226, dated 27 July 2012, stating that the 1. 12 carat diamond is G colour and VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1. 16 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size H. Accompanied by an Egl report numbered 2602418124, dated 19 February 2006, stating that the 1. 16 carat diamond is E colour, and VS2 clarity.
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Pair of red Spinel, diamond and pink diamond pendant earrings, each of cluster design, the cushion shaped spinels together weighing 16. 77 carats, claw set within a double border of round brilliant cut natural pink Argyle diamonds and similarly cut colourless diamonds suspended below a diamond set hoop surmount, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 40 mm.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1. 71 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct gold, size Q. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA50243, dated 26 July 2012, stating that the 1. 71 carat diamond is E colour and SI2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, centring on an emerald cut diamond weighing 1. 48 carats within a baguette and round brilliant cut diamond surround, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 15181284, dated 3 March 2010, stating the 1. 48 carat diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 4. 01 carats set between round brilliant cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, size K. Accompanied by an Hrd report numbered 05021921021, dated 5 October 2005, stating that the 4. 01 carat diamond is I colour, and SI2 clarity.
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Pair of gold and enamel earrings, David Webb, each of bombe design decorated with green enamel, further embellished with a textured gold x motif, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Webb, length approximately 25 mm.
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Diamond, onyx and agate bracelet, Gucci, of bridle bit design inset with banded agate and black onyx, highlighted with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Gucci, made in Italy, length approximately 215 mm.
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Gold and ceramic suite, Bulgari, comprising of a ring centred with a fluted white ceramic between polished gold shoulders, the pendant earrings similarly decorated, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Bulgari, ring size L, length of earrings approximately 28 mm. (2)
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South Sea pearl and diamond 'Paradis' bracelet, Paspaley, designed as three cultured pearls each measuring approximately 10. 00 mm connected by a spectacle set diamond bracelet set at intervals with stylised petal motifs, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0. 34 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Paspaley, length approximately 185 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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South Sea pearl necklace, composed of twenty nine cultured pearls graduating from approximately 15. 03 to 17. 09 mm, to a pave set diamond ball clasp, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 490 mm.
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Pair of diamond studs, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1. 00 carats and 0. 99 carats claw set and mounted in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a GIA reports numbered 11807930, dated 7 December 2001, and 15308097, dated 26 October 2006 stating that the 1. 00 carat and 0. 99 carat diamonds are both H colour, VS2 clarity, together with a Tiffany & Co.
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Diamond ring, Cerrone, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2. 00 carats within a border of brilliant cut diamonds between similarly set shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Cerrone, size N. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 12220564, dated 4 September 2002, stating the 2. 00 carat diamond is D colour, VS1 clarity, and a Cerrone box.
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Diamond ring, the early round brilliant cut diamond weighing 9. 83 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, with French hallmarks, size L. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA47128, dated 18 October 2010, stating that the 9. 83 carat diamond is P colour and VVS2 clarity.
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Diamond bracelet, Cerrone, designed as a series of trefoil clusters claw set with round brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 11. 03 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Cerrone, length approximately 185 mm. Accompanied by a Cerrone box.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the band channel set with a row of baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered 5648, size P.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0. 72 carats between shoulders channel set with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Tiffany & Co. Numbered D22879, size K. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Certificate numbered D22879 stating that the 0. 72 carat diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity, together with a Tiffany & Co.
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Diamond 'Maillon Panthere' ring, Cartier, composed of three rows of brick links decorated throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Cartier, numbered 912496, size L. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each of openwork circular design, pave set with rose cut diamonds between a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 24. 40 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, diameter approximately 41 mm.
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Diamond ring, designed as a line of baguette diamonds between borders of round brilliant cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5. 00 carats, mounted in white gold, size T.
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Blue topaz and diamond ring, of bombe style centring on a faceted cushion shaped topaz, within a pave set surround of round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size N.
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South Sea pearl pendant and chain, Paspaley, the cultured pearl measuring 12. 00 mm surmounted by a claw set round brilliant cut diamond, to an omega link chain, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Paspaley, length approximately 400 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley box and papers.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2. 42 carats claw set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size N. Acoompanied by a GSL report numbered AA50227, dated 25 July 2012, stating that the 2. 42 carat diamond is R colour, VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1. 48 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum and 18ct white gold, size O. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA49131, dated 24 November 2011, stating that the 1. 48 carat diamond is G colour and VVS2 clarity.
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