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Fine European Furniture, Decorative Arts & Asian Art, Day 2; Fine Jewellery — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:305
Sale Title:Fine European Furniture, Decorative Arts & Asian Art, Day 2; Fine JewelleryLots with images:301
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:175
Date:17-Jun-2013
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A pair of early 20th century diamond earrings, each designed as an old brilliant-cut diamond drop, set within a claw-set surround of floral motif, suspended from a diamond surmount, diamonds approximately 1.10 carats total, mounted in silver and gold. Length 1.7 cm
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An emerald and diamond pendent necklace, the pendant composed of an articulated emerald bead centre, with rose-cut diamond cap, suspended within an old-cut diamond double surround, surmounted by a cushion-shaped old-cut diamond collet, on a fine-link neckchain, emerald weighs approximately 2.50 carats, diamonds approximately 4.70 carats total, pendant length 4.3 cm, neckchain length 43 cm
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An Edwardian diamond brooch, circa 1900, of floral wreath design, the knife-edge plaque set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, central diamond approximately 0.33 carat, remaining diamonds approximately 1 0 carat total, mounted in silver and yellow gold, width 3.3 cm
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A sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design, the central cabochon sapphire surrounded by eight old brilliant-cut diamonds, between diamond-set shoulders, with bevelled hoop, cluster circa 1900, later hoop, sapphire approximately 1 0 carat, diamonds approximately 1.60 carats total, hoop mounted in 15 carat white gold, ring size P
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An early 20th century silver gilt turquoise necessaire, by Thornhill, circa 1910, the rectangular case of ribbed silver gilt design, studded with circular turquoise collets, the cover centring a cartouche with applied silver plaque 'Annette', within a turquoise collet border, opening to reveal a velvet-lined tray fitted with silver gilt sewing instruments, each accented by turquoise studs and ropetwist detail, including: a pen knife, a bodkin, a thread holder, a thimble, scissors, and a needlecase, to the…
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A pair of antique gold Etruscan revival pendent earrings, 1880s, of Etruscan revival design, the central domed oval-shaped panel set within a drop-shaped gold plaque of applied ropetwist and bead decoration, suspending a graduated fringe, with alternating pipkin terminals, mounted in yellow gold, weighing 13.2 grams total, with fitted case. Length 6.7 cm
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A late Victorian gold and garnet memorial serpent necklace, circa 1880, the graduated snake-link chain terminating with a textured gold serpent's head mounted with cabochon garnets, suspending a similarly-set shield-shaped drop with engraved foliate decoration, a glazed compartment to the reverse, mounted in gold, weighing 25.3 grams. Length 41 cm
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A late Victorian diamond brooch, circa 1890, of crescent design, set throughout with a series of graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 2.0 carats total, mounted in yellow gold, width 3.5 cm
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An antique gem-set cross pendant, circa 1880, the silver gilt openwork cross of Byzantine inspiration, decorated by foil-backed garnet, turquoise and grey pearl collets, to the engraved reverse, on a later rolled gold fine-link neckchain, pearls untested for natural origin. Length 8.3 cm, weighing 22.1 grams
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A natural pearl necklace, and a pearl and diamond bar brooch (not illustrated), 1930s, the necklace composed of a series of graduated barrel-shaped natural pearls, measuring approximately 3.5-2.1 mm, of cream coloured hues, to the paste clasp of cluster design, together with a bar brooch mounted with a central button-shaped pearl, measuring approximately 4.4 mm, flanked by four old brilliant-cut diamond collets, to the polished gold bar, pearl in brooch untested for natural origin, necklace clasp mounted…
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An antique enamel, diamond and blister pearl lorgnette, circa 1890, of waisted silver gilt design, one side decorated with polychrome enamelled initials 'PAH', within a garland border, to the surrounding trellis accented by old brilliant-cut diamond collets, the reverse, mounted with an oval-shaped grey blister pearl measuring approximately 6.1 x 3.6 mm, with diamond-set enamel flowerhead and blister pearl detail throughout, pushpiece opening to reveal glass lenses, diamonds approximately 2 0 carats total.…
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A diamond single-stone ring, the step-cut diamond, weighing 3.0 carats, set within a polished collet, the shoulders accented by a pair of square-cut diamonds, to the tapering hoop, square-cut diamonds approximately 0.40 carat total, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, gross weight 24 grams, ring size U. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond weighing 3.0 carats is J colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number AA51382/4, dated March 21st 2013
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A diamond-set ring and a gold ring, by Chanel, the first, a wide band decorated by alternating sculpted camelias, flowerheads, and ropetwist surrounds set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the second, designed as an undulating polished band with rectangular-shaped segment intervals, engraved Chanel, numbered 17 E 379 and 1J1456 47, maker's marks for Chanel, London hallmarks, 1998 and French assay marks, ring sizes L and H
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A diamond and coloured diamond line bracelet, designed as a line of fifty-two square-cut diamonds, interspersed by thirteen yellow diamonds, diamonds approximately 8.28 carats total, Italian assay mark, mounted in 18 carat white gold. Length 18.3 cm
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A cultured pearl necklace, composed of one hundred and nine graduated baroque South Sea pearls, measuring approximately 26.6-10.2 mm, comprising white pearls interspersed by pearls of golden tint, the necklace designed as four detachable segments of varying lengths, may be worn separately as three necklaces and a bracelet, or together, necklace length 184 cm, individual strand lengths 57.5, 53.5, 50.5, 22.5 cm
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A lady's titanium and 18 carat yellow gold diamond-set 'Declaration' wristwatch, by Cartier, circa 2009, the silvered sunray dial with blued steel sword hands, to the polished titanium case engraved 'Cartier' and mounted with a 0.30 carat diamond, decorated by eight moveable yellow gold rings, four of them set with brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by a pair of fixed diamond-set rings, on a fabric strap with diamond-set deployant buckle clasp, quartz movement, case, dial and movement signed Cartier, with…
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An 18 carat white gold and diamond lady's 'Long Island' wristwatch, by Franck Muller, the engine-turned silvered dial with diamond-set centre, Arabic numerals, and blued steel hands, on a non-original black leather strap, with diamond-set Franck Muller buckle, quartz movement, with original Franck Muller white leather strap, dial signed Franck Muller, Long Island, Geneve, case signed Franck Muller Geneve Master of Complications No 417 950 QZ Long Island, maker's mark to crown, European convention mark and…
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A cultured pearl necklace, composed of twenty-seven graduated baroque Tahitian pearls, measuring approximately 15 -13 mm, clasp mounted in 18 carat yellow gold. Length 47 cm
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A pair of diamond pendent earrings, designed as four articulated concentric circles, each pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and decorated by a series of graduated claw-set diamonds, with diamond-set flowerhead detail and diamond suspension loop, diamonds approximately 4.34 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold. Length 6 cm
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A diamond-set dress ring, by Chanel, of quilted design, the semi-flexible ring composed of a series of polished and pave-set diamond panels, one side engraved 'CHANEL', numbered 20H 3155 T51, with maker's mark for Chanel, diamonds approximately 0.72 carat total, London hallmarks, 2000, ring size M
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A cultured pearl and diamond pendent necklace, of Maltese cross inspiration, the detachable pendant composed of one baroque-shaped and three round Tahitian pearls, each measuring approximately 15 -14 mm, the central plaque mounted with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the the diamond-set suspension loop, on a long neckchain, diamonds approximately 2.72 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, pendant length including suspension loop 5.6 cm, width 4 cm, neckchain 81 cm
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A group of four sterling silver rings, by Chanel, comprising four rings; the first, a domed wide band, the second, a pair of interlocking polished free-form bands, the third, of abstract, concave motif, the fourth, sculpted as a tapering band, with one domed and one flattened side, each ring is signed Chanel, with maker's marks for Chanel, London hallmarks and French import marks, weighing 102.9 grams total, ring sizes L, M and N
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A gold bracelet and a gold brooch, the flexible bracelet designed as a series of textured chevron links, together with a brooch, composed of three interlocking polished and textured circular panels, both mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, bracelet weighs 41.5 grams. Length 18.5 cm, brooch weighs 8.4 grams, width 3.8 cm
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A pair of sterling silver cufflinks, by Georg Jensen, circa 1970, the circular silver plaques modelled to depict an oriental boat on water, to the opposing navette-shaped bar plaque, signed Georg Jensen Denmark, numbered 50, mounted in sterling silver, weighing 15.1 grams total, diameter 2 cm
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A sterling silver bracelet, by Georg Jensen, circa 1970, of foliate design, composed of a series of seven polished links, with circular clasp, signed Georg Jensen Denmark, numbered 93, mounted in sterling silver, weighing 29.1 grams. Length 19 cm
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A gold bracelet watch, by International Watch Co., 1950s, the circular gold dial with baton hour markers and gold hands, to the textured link bracelet with buckle deployant clasp, automatic movement, dial signed International Watch Co., mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, gross weight 37.1 grams. Length 18.5 cm
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A lapis lazuli and cultured pearl necklace, and a malachite and cultured pearl necklace, the necklaces, composed of a series of lapis lazuli and malachite beads, interspersed by twelve round cultured pearls between polished rondelle spacers, lapis lazuli length 94 cm, malachite length 87.5 cm
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A sapphire and diamond brooch, designed as an openwork polished gold leaf, mounted with a central oval-cut sapphire, flanked by round brilliant-cut diamond trefoil accents, sapphire weighs approximately 2.60 carats, diamonds approximately 0.60 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white gold. Length 6.8 cm
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A group of early 20th century gem-set bar brooches, the first, a square-cut emerald, mounted within an openwork plaque, set throughout with single-cut diamonds to the plain polished bar, the second, designed as a line of single-cut diamonds to the similarly-set finial, with baguette-cut diamond detail, emerald brooch signed H. Bros for Hardy Brothers, emerald weighing approximately 0.50 carat, diamonds approximately 0.36 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white gold and platinum. Length 4.5 cm, diamonds…
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A diamond bar brooch, the central old brilliant-cut diamond, flanked by a pair of single-cut diamond shoulders, to the polished bar, diamond weighs approximately 1.40 carats, mounted in 18 carat white gold and platinum. Length 6.4 cm
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A diamond bar brooch, designed as a central flowerhead panel, composed of round brilliant-cut diamonds, to the knife-edge bar plaque, with diamond collet terminals, diamonds approximately 1.80 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold. Length 5.8 cm
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An Art Deco diamond wristwatch, by Vacheron & Constantin, and a diamond-set bracelet (not illustrated), 1920s, the rectangular-shaped silver dial with Arabic numerals, within a single-cut diamond bezel, to the finely pierced diamond-set shoulders, on a black grosgrain strap, case and clasp engraved with a foliate motif, the caseback engraved 'From mother to Nell 1925', backwind movement, together with a bracelet, centring an openwork plaque decorated with the diamond-set initial 'H', on a black grosgrain…
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An Art Deco diamond cocktail watch, by International Watch Co., 1930s, the circular dial with baton hour markers, within a single-cut diamond bezel, to the baguette and single-cut diamond lugs of geometric design, on a double black cord strap, with deployant clasp, backwind movement, dial signed International Watch Co., diamonds approximately 1 0 carat total, mounted in platinum. Length 16.5 cm
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A cultured pearl and natural pearl necklace, composed of a series of graduated, round cultured and natural pearls, measuring approximately 5.9 - 2.3 mm, with diamond-set navette-shaped clasp. Length 53 cm. Verbal confirmation received from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, that the necklace is composed of both cultured and natural pearls.
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A natural pearl necklace, composed of three hundred and twenty-two graduated oval and roundish natural pearls, measuring approximately 4.75 - 1.40 mm, to the polished gold clasp, clasp mounted in 15 carat yellow gold. Length 49.5 cm. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the pearls are natural. Report number AA51410, dated April 12th 2013.
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An Art Deco diamond wristwatch, 1920s, the rectangular-shaped engine-turning silver dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, within a pierced diamond-set bezel of crosshatch motif, to the engraved sides and crown, with beige grosgrain strap and engraved clasp, backwind movement, crown and clasp possibly associated, diamonds approximately 0.50 carat total, mounted in platinum, adjustable strap
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A pair of Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond earclips, circa 1918, of floral motif, set throughout with single-cut diamonds, accented by circular-cut sapphires, sapphires approximately 10 carat total, mounted in platinum, width 1.4 cm
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A cultured pearl and natural pearl necklace, composed of a series of graduated round and barrel-shaped cultured and natural pearls, measuring 5.6 - 2.3 mm, to the old-cut diamond box clasp. Length 38 cm. Verbal confirmation received from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, that the necklace is composed of both cultured and natural pearls.
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A sapphire and diamond brooch, 1950s, of ribbon design, mounted with four drop-shaped sapphires, each accented by a spray of three round brilliant-cut diamonds, to the sculpted scrolling plaque set with a series of brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, sapphires approximately 4 0 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.30 carats total, mounted in platinum, width 6.5 cm
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A group of glass bead 'flapper' necklaces, and a brooch, 1920s, comprising three sautoirs composed of several strands of glass beads of varying pastel hues, each gathered by a glass ball, and six necklaces of white, pink and blue glass bead strands (not illustrated), together with a handpainted ceramic brooch, brooch by Saunders, varying lengths
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An early 20th century wristwatch, and an early 20th century bracelet watch, by Hardy Bros Ltd, the circular yellow enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and gold enamel markers, to the rose gold case, on a black grosgrain strap, together with a bracelet watch, the white enamelled face with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, the caseback engraved 'from mother to Nell with much love 23.10.1916', on a retractable link bracelet, inner case stamped WW&Co, numbered 84197, London hallmarks, 1912, associated…
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An early 20th century pocketwatch, by A. Saunders, the white circular dial with Roman numerals bordered by outer minute track, blued steel hands, subsidiary seconds at six o'clock, blued steel spade hands, engraved case of floral motif, centring the initials 'HES', with gold curvette, dial signed A. Saunders, 809-817 George Street, Sydney, Swiss movement, inner case numbered 179891, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, gross weight 6.5 grams
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An 18 carat yellow gold 'Tank' wristwatch, by Cartier, the square cream-coloured dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, to the polished gold bezel with cabochon sapphire crown, secret signature at 7 o'clock, brown leather strap with gold buckle clasp, quartz movement, dial, case, strap and clasp signed Cartier, case numbered 1821 MG272104, maker's marks, Convention marks and Swiss assay marks, dial 2.9 x 2.4 cm. Length 20.8 cm
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A gold necklace, the necklace composed of a series of hollow satin finish 'Gucci' links, joined by polished connecting links, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, weighing 35.70 grams. Length 80 cm
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An opal pendant, the oval-shaped solid black opal, measuring approximately 18 x 13.7 mm, mounted within a textured gold partial surround, opal weighs approximately 6.50 carats, mounted in yellow gold. Length 2 cm
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A pair of sapphire and ruby cocktail rings, each designed as an oval-shaped ruby and sapphire cabochon, set within a coronet surround of scrolling motif, to the textured shoulders and tapering hoop, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, ruby weighs approximately 30.0 carats, sapphire weighs approximately 34.0 carats, ring sizes N and O
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A pair of 'Doppio Cuore' earrings, by Bulgari, each designed as a polished gold articulated heart-shaped drop, surmounted by a curved connection link and inverted heart-shaped plaque, signed Bulgari, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, weighing 22 grams. Length 2.5 cm
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A gold pen case, by Tiffany & Co., of sculpted bamboo design, with non-original marker pen insert, case signed Tiffany & Co, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, case weighing 15.2 grams. Length 12.5 cm
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A sapphire and diamond bracelet, designed as four rows of invisibly-set french-cut sapphires, flanked by a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, sapphires approximately 30.80 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.54 carats total, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold. Length 18 cm
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A bracelet, by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., designed as a series of sculpted gold cross panels, joined by polished oval-shaped connecting links, the hinged clasp of cross motif, signed Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co., mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, weighing 17.8 grams. Length 18.8 cm
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A pair of 'Parentesi' earrings, by Bulgari, of parentesi design, the interlocking yellow gold plaques of geometric motif, signed Bulgari, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, Italian assay marks, weighing 38.8 grams, with certificate of authenticity and maker's case. Length 2.5 cm
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A diamond-set 'Classic Racing' fountain pen, and a pair of stainless steel diamond-set 'Mille Miglia' cufflinks, by Chopard, the fountain pen, designed as a black rubber and palladium plated barrel to the black resin cap, decorated by pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, cap engraved 'Chopard', with 18 carat yellow gold and rhodium plated nib, the cufflinks of similar design, with circular rubber centre surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, to the opposing retractable bar terminals, fountain pen length 15 cm,…
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A topaz and diamond dress ring, the oval-shaped yellow topaz, mounted within a diamond-set plaque of bombe design, topaz weighs approximately 2 0 carats, diamonds approximately 0.70 carat total, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, ring size O½
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A diamond single-stone ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.0 carat, set within a polished gold crossover mount, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, ring size K. Accompanied by a report from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) stating that the diamond is D colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 13647869, dated August 23rd 2004
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A ruby dress ring, by Bulgari, designed as an oval-cut ruby, set within a tapering polished mount, signed Bulgari, ruby weighs approximately 1 1 carats, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, with maker's case, ring size L
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A retro cocktail bracelet, 1940s, of tri-coloured design, the flexible bracelet composed of a series of domed links of polished and bevelled motif, mounted in 18 carat yellow, rose and white gold, Italian assay marks, weighing 56.9 grams. Length 22 cm
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A retro citrine and ruby cocktail ring, 1940s, designed as a rectangular-shaped citrine cornered by four circular ruby collets, the sculpted concave gold surround with asymmetrical shoulders of hook design, each accented by five rubies set within engraved star motifs, citrine approximately 20 0 carats, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, ring size I
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A retro diamond dress ring, 1940s, centring an old brilliant-cut diamond within a crescent-shaped stepped diamond surround, accented by a diamond-set shoulder to one side, central diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat, remaining diamonds approximately 1.80 carats total, mounted in white gold, ring size O
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A gem-set bird brooch, 1940s, modelled as a 'bird of paradise', the diamond-set head with circular-cut ruby 'eye' detail, to the diamond-set white gold and textured yellow gold 'feathers', diamonds approximately 0.60 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, Italian assay marks, width 8.4 cm
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A diamond dress ring, of abstract design, set with five staggered round brilliant-cut diamonds ranging from approximately 1 0-0.20 carat each, with polished asymmetrical hoop, diamonds approximately 1.90 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, ring size T
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An unmounted diamond, the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 1 1 carats. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is G colour, VS1 clarity. Report number AA51281/4, dated March 6th 2013.
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A pair of unmounted diamonds, the two marquise-cut diamonds, weighing 0.88 and 0.74 carat each
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An unmounted diamond, the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 1.91 carats. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is H colour, VS1 clarity. Report number AA51281/6, dated March 6th 2013.
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An unmounted diamond, the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.27 carats. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity. Report number AA51281/8, dated March 6th 2013
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A diamond single-stone ring, 1940s, the step-cut diamond, weighing 4.85 carats, set between staggered bagette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size K. Accompanied by a report from the Gemmological Insitute of America (GIA) stating that the diamond is F colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number 2155339440, dated March 26th 2013
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An unmounted diamond, the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 1 9 carats. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is F colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number AA51281/1, dated March 6th 2013
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An unmounted diamond, the step-cut diamond, weighing 1.10 carats. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity. Report number AA51281/5, dated March 6th 2013
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A diamond and cultured pearl brooch, of flowerhead design, the pearl centre surrounded by sculpted petals, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, interspersed by a series of knife-edge spacers, each accented by a diamond-set terminal, diamonds approximately 3.80 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, width 4.5 cm
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A diamond brooch, designed as a bouquet of flowers, the wirework stems terminating with graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by diamond-set ribbon detail, diamonds approximately 2.70 carats, mounted in platinum. Length 4.3 cm
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A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted), the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 4.1 carats, within a six-claw setting, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M. Accompanied by a report from the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) stating that the diamond is E colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 5151339572, dated March 26th 2013
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A cocktail bracelet, the semi-flexible wide band of mesh design, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, weighing 113.4 grams. Length 21 cm, width 3 cm
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A retro synthetic gemstone and diamond brooch, 1940s, of foliate motif, the rectangular-shaped pink synthetic gemstone, mounted against a textured leaf plaque issuing a wirework spray of round brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 0.40 carat total, mounted in yellow gold. Length 5 cm
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A retro diamond ring, 1940s, the circular-cut diamond, weighing 1.45 carats, set within a white gold collet, the pierced surround of scrolling design stepped against concave borders, with bevelled shoulders and tapering hoop, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, ring size Q. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is G colour, SI1 clarity. Report number AA51382/1, dated March 21st 2013
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A retro diamond ring, 1940s, the step-cut diamond, weighing 2.61 carats, set within a white gold collet, flanked by engraved scrolling shoulders, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, ring size Q. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is L colour, VS2 clarity. Report number AA51382/5, dated March 21st 2013
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A diamond brooch, 1950s, the pierced brooch of bow design, mounted with a central marquise-cut diamond weighing 4.18 carats, to the engraved foliate detail and diamond collet terminals, set throughout with single and circular-cut diamonds, remaining diamonds approximately 9.0 carats total, mounted in platinum, width 6.8 cm. Accompanied by a report from the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) stating that the diamond weighing 4.18 carats is D colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number 1152339598, dated March…
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An unmounted diamond, the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 1 1 carats. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is E colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number AA51281/2, dated March 6th 2013.
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A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted), the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.20 carats, within a six-claw setting, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is E colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number AA51281/10, dated March 6th 2013
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A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted), the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.90 carats, within a six-claw setting, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is H colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number AA51281/9, dated March 6th 2013
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A pair of diamond earclips, 1950s, of openwork leaf design, the earclips set with brilliant-cut diamond collets weighing 1.56 and 1.54 carats respectively, to the brilliant and baguette-cut diamond detail, mounted in 18 carat white gold, remaining diamonds approximately 1.60 carats total. Length 2.7 cm. Accompanied by two reports from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamonds weighing 1.56 and 1.54 carats are F colour, VS1 and VVS2 clarity. Report numbers AA51382/3 and…
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A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted), the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 5.19 carats, within a six-claw setting, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M. Accompanied by a report from the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) stating that the diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 1152339404, dated March 26th 2013
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A pair of diamond earclips, 1950s, the earclips, each issuing a spray of diamonds, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.85 and 1.84 carats respectively, mounted in 18 carat white gold, remaining diamonds approximately 2.0 carats total, width 2 cm. Accompanied by two reports from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamonds weighing 1.85 and 1.84 carats are H and G colour, VS1 and VVS1 clarity. Report numbers AA51281/7 and AA51281/3, dated March 6th 2013
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A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted), the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.45 carats, within a six-claw setting, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is F colour, VS2 clarity. Report number AA51281/11, dated March 6th 2013
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A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted), the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 4.10 carats, within a six-claw setting, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M. Accompanied by a report from the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) stating that the diamond is G colour, SI1 clarity. Report number 2155339600, dated March 26th 2013
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A diamond single-stone ring (photographed unmounted), the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 5.42 carats, within a six-claw setting, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M. Accompanied by a report from the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) stating that the diamond is F colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number 1152339399, dated March 26th 2013
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A pair of Art Deco sapphire, diamond and enamel cufflinks, 1920s, the twin circular plaques each set with five lines of calibre-cut sapphires and four lines of white enamel, within a border of single-cut diamonds, to the detachable chain connecting links, may be worn as shirt studs, French assay marks, mounted in platinum, sapphires approximately 3.80 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total, diameter 1.7 cm
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A mid 20th century pink sapphire and diamond ring, by Hardy Brothers, the cushion-shaped pink sapphire, weighing 3.67 carats, flanked by brilliant-cut diamond trefoil shoulders, to the plain hoop, signed Hardy Bros. (indistinct) mounted in 18 carat white gold and platinum. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the pink sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indication of heat treatment. Report number AA51522, dated April 28th 2013
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A pair of Art Deco diamond, rock crystal and pearl cufflinks, 1920s, the twin circular rock crystal plaques, each set with a central pearl within a border of rose-cut diamonds, to the detachable chain connecting links, may be worn as shirt studs, pearls untested for natural origin, French assay marks, mounted in platinum, diameter 1.3 cm
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A diamond single-stone ring, the old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.78 carats, set between fleur-de-lys shoulders, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M, maker's case by Carrington & Co. Ltd, 130 Regent Street. Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity. Report number AA50740, dated November 7th 2012. By repute, the current vendor's great great grandfather, Sir Corbet Woodall, purchased the stone from Carrington & Co,…
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A suite of opal and diamond jewellery, 1930s, comprising a bar brooch and a pair of earclips, the brooch mounted with a central oval-shaped solid opal measuring approximately 19.8 x 11.8 mm, set within an old brilliant-cut diamond cluster surround, flanked by wirework shoulders of bow motif, with rose-cut diamond collet accents, earclips en suite, oval-shaped opal weighs approximately 7.50 carats total, remaining opals approximately 1.20 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in 18 carat…
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A sapphire and diamond ring, the cushion-cut sapphire, set between graduated baguette-cut diamond shoulders, sapphire approximately 2.54 carats, diamonds approximately 0.80 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size L
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A diamond and white sapphire pendent necklace, the pendant sculpted as a butterfly, the wings pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, to the white sapphire-set body and articulated drop, on a fine-link neckchain, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diamonds approximately 1.38 carats total, white sapphires approximately 0.93 carat total, wingspan 3 cm, neckchain length 43 cm
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A cultured pearl necklace, by Autore, composed of twenty-seven graduated baroque white South Sea pearls, measuring approximately 15 -12.4 mm, with polished ball clasp, clasp signed Autore, clasp mounted in 18 carat yellow gold. Length 47.5 cm
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A pair of cultured pearl and sapphire pendent earrings, by Autore, the oval-shaped South Sea pearls, measuring approximately 12.4 x 11.2 mm, each suspended from a graduated line of openwork links, set with sapphires of varying blue hues, to the diamond-set connections, signed Autore, mounted in 18 carat white gold. Length 4.7 cm
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A diamond collar necklace, retailed by Cerrone, of flexible design, composed of fourteen plaques, each mounted with a round brilliant-cut diamond collet set between sculpted rondelles, interspersed by polished segments of scalloped design, diamonds approximately 2.26 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, gross weight 56.26 grams. Length 42.4 cm
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An amethyst and diamond dress ring, the oval-shaped amethyst, set within an undulating pave-set diamond surround, interspersed by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, amethyst approximately 8.0 carats, diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size N
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A diamond line bracelet, designed as a line of thirty-five round brilliant-cut diamonds, each within square-cornered cap settings, diamonds approximately 15.80 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold. Length 17.5 cm
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond pendent earrings, of Art Deco inspiration, each designed as a drop-shaped South Sea pearl, measuring approximately 10.9 x 12.7 mm, with diamond-set cap, suspended from a openwork shield-shaped plaque mounted with a central cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds, to the graduated baguette-cut diamond surround and accents, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diamonds approximately 9.75 carats total. Length 4.5 cm
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A diamond single-stone ring, the princess-cut diamond, weighing 2.43 carats, within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, to the similarly-set trifurcated shoulders, with polished half-hoop, remaining diamonds approximately 0.59 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M
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A diamond necklace, of crossover design, composed of three rows of graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds ranging from 0.35 to 0 4 carat, diamonds approximately 45 0 carats total, mounted in 18 carat gold, rhodium plated, inner circumference 42 cm
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A pair of cultured pearl and emerald pendent earrings, by Autore, the oval-shaped South Sea cultured pearls, measuring approximately 12.2 x 11.5 mm, each surmounted by an emerald and diamond rondelle, signed Autore, mounted in 18 carat white gold. Length 6.3 cm
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