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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:307
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:299
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:226
Date:4-Dec-2012
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Keshi pearl and diamond 'Stellar Milky Way' necklace, Paspaley, the graduated trace chain necklace decorated at intervals with keshi pearls between celestial motifs, some pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a diamond set clasp, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Paspaley, length approximately 420 mm
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond 'Stellar Milky Way' earrings, Paspaley, each surmount centring a cultured pearl measuring approximately 11.70 mm suspending a trace link fringe terminating in five point star motifs pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 78 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley box.
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South Sea pearl and diamond 'Paradis' bracelet, Paspaley spectacle set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, interspersed with three cultured pearls each measuring approximately 10.00 mm, between diamond set petal motifs, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Paspaley, length approximately 185 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley box and papers
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond 'Stellar' earrings, Paspaley, each terminating in a 11.00 mm cultured pearl drop suspended from a celestial motif surmount pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 65 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley box.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond 'Stellar' earrings, Paspaley, each terminating in a 19.00 x 13.00 mm Baroque cultured pearl suspended from an articulated line of five point star motif links and surmount pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 65 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley box.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and black diamond earrings, Autore, each articulated surmount pave set with black diamonds together weighing approximately 3.18 carats, suspending a cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.00 mm, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 40 mm, signed, autore. Accompanied by an autore box.
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South Sea pearl, gem-set and diamond brooch, Autore, designed as a fish, the scales set all over with blue sapphires between green tsavorites, the eye highlighted with a brilliant-cut diamond set above a South Sea cultured pearl, mounted in 18ct white and rose gold, length approximately 30 mm, signed, autore. Accompanied by an autore box.
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South Sea pearl, sapphire and diamond brooch, Autore, designed as a fish, the eye highlighted with a brilliant-cut diamond above a South Sea cultured pearl, the scales pave set with pink sapphires between a black diamond border, mounted in 18ct white and rose gold, length approximately 26 x 22 mm, signed, autore. Accompanied by an autore box.
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Diamond and Tahitian South Sea pearl bangle, Autore, the hinged bangle centring a black cultured pearl measuring approximately 14.80 mm, above a pave set concave diamond field, total diamond weight approximately 10.72 carats, inner diameter approximately 55 mm, signed, autore.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond pendant earrings, Autore, each architecturally inspired openwork pendant decorated with circular-cut diamonds supporting a diamond capped 13.50 mm cultured pearl swing drop, to similarly set cluster surmounts, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.44 carats mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 85 mm, signed, autore. Accompanied by an autore box.
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Diamond ring, of cluster design, centring a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.21 carats claw set within a brilliant-cut diamond surround and similarly set shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA50645/6, dated 23 October 2012, stating that the 4.21 carat diamond is M colour, and VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.43 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size M. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA49156/1 dated 30 November 2011, stating that the 3.43 carat diamond is L colour, and VVS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.01 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size H. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA50088/1, dated 3 July 2012, stating that the 2.01 carat diamond is H colour, and SI1 clarity.
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Pair of diamond earrings, Harry Winston, each of flowerhead motif set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond, the surrounding petals highlighted by tapered baguette diamonds together weighing 2.77 carats, mounted in platinum, diameter approximately 15 mm, signed Hw.
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Diamond ring, Harry Winston, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.02 carats is claw set between tapered baguette-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size P1/2, signed Winston. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2111612891, dated 22 January 2010, stating the 4.02 carat diamond is F colour, VVS2 clarity.
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South Sea pearl necklace, composed of twenty nine cultured pearls graduating from approximately 11.09 to 13.94 mm, completed by an 18ct brushed gold ball clasp, length approximately 435 mm.
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Emerald and diamond ring, Hammerman Brothers, of cross over design, modelled as a pair of flowerheads, one centring a round brilliant-cut diamond within a circular-cut emerald surround, the other similarly set in reverse, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.64 carats, mounted in platinum, size I 1/2, numbered 93128, maker's mark for Hammerman Brothers.
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Hammerman Brothers, the articulated band designed as a stepped row of brilliant cut diamonds flanked by cabochon sapphires between an alternating diamond set trefoil motif border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 10.20 carats, the sapphires approximately 37.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 185 mm, maker's mark, signed Hb for Hammerman Brothers.
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Diamond ring, Jean Schlumberger for, Tiffany & Co., the wide band of twisted wire design with applied diamond set x motifs, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size L, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box
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Diamond ring, centring on a pear shaped diamond weighing 2.56 carats between tapered baguette diamond set shoulders, mounted 18ct gold, size L. Accompanied by a GSL certificate AA50513/3 dated 25 September 2012 stating the pear shaped diamond is 2.56cts, J colour, VS1.
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Diamond ring, of navette design set with two trilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.53 carats between a row of baguette diamonds, the gallery and sides pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 2.46 carats, mounted in 18 ct gold, size L.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.09 carats is claw set between baguette diamond set shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, size Q. Accompanied by GSL report AA50685/3, dated 26 October 2012, stating that the 3.09 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is I colour, and VS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the princess-cut diamond weighing 1.70 carats is claw set between princess-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, size N. Accompanied by GSL report AA50546, dated 02 October 2012, stating that the 1.70 carat princess-cut diamond is G colour, and P1 clarity.
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Aquamarine and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co. aquamarine and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., of cluster design, centring on a cushion-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 2.04 carats claw set within a circular-cut diamond surround above similar set shoulders and gallery, together weighing 0.44 carats, mounted in platinum, numbered 28751729, size L, signed Tiffany & Co., accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box
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Diamond ring, of cluster design, centring on a princess-cut diamond bezel set within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, and similarly set shoulders, the diamonds together weighing 0.90 carats mounted in 18ct white gold, size Q1/2.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.84 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size O. Accompanied by GSL report AA50645/2, dated 23 October 2012, stating that the 1.84 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is J colour, and VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.54 carats is claw set between tapered baguette diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report 2106693319 dated 3 December 2009, stating that the 1.54 carat diamond is E colour, and VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the princess-cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size I. Accompanied by Egl report 2205082019, dated 23 May 2002, stating that the 1.02 carat princess-cut diamond is F colour and VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.04 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size M1/2. Accompanied by an Auscert report 2012B17984, dated 7 February 2012, stating that the 3.04 carat diamond is I colour and P1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, of crossover design, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.66 carats is claw set between diamond set shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.80 carats, mounted in 14ct white gold, size O. Accompanied by a GSL certificate AA50692 dated 30 October 2012 stating that the 1.66 round brilliant-cut diamond is G colour and VS1 clarity.
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Diamond necklace, Padani, designed as a line of x shaped plaques flanked by openwork heart motifs between half hoop links pave set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.16 carats, mounted in 18ct two-tone gold, weight approximately 107.50 grams, length approximately 420 mm, Italian assay marks, maker's mark indistinct. $8,000-10,000
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats is claw set between a circular-cut diamond set shoulder, mounted in 18ct gold, size M. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA50645/3, dated 23 October 2012, stating that the 1.02 carat diamond is J colour, and VS1 clarity.
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Yellow diamond and diamond ring, Mondial, of cluster design centring a cushion shaped fancy vivid yellow diamond 0.48 carat framed by a border of yellow diamonds within a surround of colourless diamonds, mounted in 18ct two-tone gold, size O, signed Mondial. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2145438364 dated 14 February 2012, stating that the diamond is 0.48 carat, natural fancy vivid yellow, and VS2 clarity.
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Citrine and diamond bangle, the 18ct gold sprung cuff of fluted design, the opposing stylized snake head terminals highlighted with citrines between diamond set accents, weight 84.5 grams, Italian assay marks, maker's mark.
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Multi gem set bangle, the 18ct gold flexible cuff designed as a series of paisley shaped motifs set to the centre with similarly shaped cabochon garnet, citrine and tourmalines, weight approximately 83.4grams, inner diameter approximately 50 mm, Italian assay marks.
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Diamond ring, the claw set round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.26 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size N. Accompanied by a GSL report AA50594/3 dated 15 October 2012 stating that the 2.26 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is P colour, VS1 clarity.
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Diamond and ruby brooch, Bailey, Banks and Biddle, modelled as a poodle, the body is pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats highlighted with ruby set eyes and collar, mounted in platinum, approximately 30 x 25 mm, signed Bailey, Banks & Biddle.
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Diamond 'Love' bangle, Cartier, 1998, the solid 18ct white gold elliptical bangle embellished at alternating intervals with six round brilliant-cut diamonds between screw head motifs, to screw down clasps, inner diameter approximately 70 mm, size 21, signed Cartier, numbered X4050. Accompanied by a screwdriver.
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Pair of diamond 'B.Zero1' earrings, Bulgari, each hoop designed as a coiled band set with brilliant-cut diamonds, between lateral rims engraved Bvlgari, mounted in 18ct white gold, approximately 17 mm x 9 mm, signed Bulgari.
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Diamond ring, Cartier, circa 2001, designed as a continuous series of openwork heart motifs, pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Cartier, numbered '5878, size L/51.
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Gold bracelet, designed as a series of brushed 18ct white gold bombe links, length approximately 190 mm, weight 66.8 grams.
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Pair of Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings, Paspaley, each Baroque pearl drop suspended from an articulated line of brilliant-cut diamond set links, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 68 mm, unsigned. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.04 carats is bezel set and mounted in platinum, size P. Accompanied by GSL report AA50594/1 dated 15 October 2012 stating that the 1.04 carat diamond is G colour and SI2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.12 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size L. Accompanied by GSL report AA50594/2 dated 15 October 2012 stating that the 1.12ct diamond is J colour and VS1 clarity.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond 'Stellar' earrings, Paspaley, each surmount centring a 14.00 mm cultured pearl above a asymmetrical cluster of five point star motifs pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending an articulated 15.00 mm cultured pearl drop, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 68 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley box.
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Pair of gold and diamond earrings, Tiffany & Co., each designed as a flowerhead, the centre pave set with round diamonds within a fluted petal surround, mounted in 18ct gold and platinum, diameter 25 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Diamond and enamel serpent ring, David Webb, modelled as a coiled snake, the scales applied with black enamel between gold highlights, the head and tail terminating in pave set brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat gold, size L1/2, signed Webb.
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Opal, South Sea pearl and diamond necklace, Paspaley, the flexible collar of foliate design set to the front with a line of variously shaped opals together weighing 131.69 carats highlighted by brilliant-cut diamond accents, alternating with sixty-five South Sea cultured Baroque pearl and diamond asymmetrically set clusters completed by trefoil clusters of similar pearls to a concealed clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.82 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 380 mm, signed…
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Pair of diamond pendant earrings, J. Farren Price, each openwork surmount of scroll and foliate design supporting three articulated fringes set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds terminating in similarly set diamond drops, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.51 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 60 mm. Accompanied by a J. Farren Price sales invoice.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.25 carats is claw set between round brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size K. Accompanied by GSL report AA50645/5, dated 23 October 2012, stating that the 3.25 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is R colour and VVS2 clarity
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Diamond ring, Jean Schlumberger, for Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.02 carats is claw set between brilliant-cut diamond set cross over shoulders and shank, total diamond weight approximately 3.12 carats, mounted in platinum, size K, signed Tiffany & Co, numbered 21547697. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1136580787, dated 22 June 2011 stating that the 2.02 carat diamond is I colour and VS2 clarity.
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Diamond bracelet, designed as a line of forty-five claw set round brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 8.10 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 180 mm. Accompanied by a Rosendorf box.
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Diamond necklace, Bulgari, the articulated choker designed as a series of polished scroll motifs, the front pave set at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed Bulgari.
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Pair of diamond and jade earrings and ring, the earrings of cluster design each centring on a pear shaped jade within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum, the ring with oval jade within a baguette and brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18ct white gold, size N. (2)
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Collection of jade jewellery, comprising a graduated jade bead necklace, the round beads measuring from approximately 11.50 to 4.40 mm to an 18ct diamond set clasp, length approximately 485 mm ; a gold mounted carved jade plaque pendant; and a ring set with a circular jade within a diamond set ribbon scroll surround, size H. (3)
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