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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:196
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:196
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:137
Date:3-Sep-2013
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South Sea pearl, citrine and smoky quartz longchain, Paspaley Composed of four lines of tumbled citrine and smoky quartz beads, accented at intervals with cultured pearls, terminating with similarly set tassels, length approximately 1500 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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South Sea pearl and amethyst necklace, Paspaley the front composed of eight graduating rows of faceted, carved and polished amethyst beads interspersed with cultured pearls, completed by an 18ct gold clasp, length approximately 480 mm. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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South Sea pearl and diamond 'Ribbon' necklace, Paspaley the oval cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.00 mm is suspended from a diamond set bow and ribbon motif surmount, completed by an adjustable cable link chain, suspending at the rear a diamond set plaque, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 480 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond 'Ribbon' earrings, Paspaley, each 12.00 mm round cultured pearl is suspended below a ribbon and bow motif surmount pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing 0.82 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 35 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and box.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond pendant 'Giselle' earrings, Paspaley, each surmount of half hoop design pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds suspending an open work pendant of swirled ribbon motif highlighted with similarly-cut diamonds, supporting a diamond capped 13.00 mm cultured pearl swing drop, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.37 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 60 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and box.
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Pair of Keshi South Sea pearl and diamond 'Paradis' pendant earrings, Paspaley, each surmount centring a keshi pearl measuring approximately 12.00 mm suspending a trace link pendant decorated at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds terminating in a leaf motif pave-set with diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, pendants detachable, length approximately 80 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond 'Ribbon' earrings, Paspaley, each 13.00 mm oval cultured pearl is suspended from a brilliant-cut diamond set ribbon motif surmount, the diamonds together weighing 0.74 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 40 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and box.
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South Sea pearl pendant necklace, Paspaley the cultured pearl measuring approximately 14.50 x 15.50 mm is suspended below a bell cap surmount completed by an omega chain mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 420 mm, with additional neoprene cord, chain and cord signed Paspaley. (2) accompanied by a Paspaley box, pouch and certificate.
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Pair of South Sea pearl earrings, Paspaley, each Baroque cultured pearl measuring approximately 14.00 mm, mounted in 18ct white gold, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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South Sea pearl and diamond 'Ribbon' pendant necklace, Paspaley the trace chain necklace highlighted at intervals with claw-set round brilliant-cut diamonds suspending to the centre a similarly set oval cultured pearl drop measuring 13.00 mm, suspending at the rear a diamond set plaque, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.11 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 410 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and box.
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Diamond, ruby and gold coin pendant the Australian 100 dollar coin is claw-set in an 18ct gold frame of ribbon and scroll motif, highlighted by circular-cut diamonds and marquise-shaped rubies, weight 42.30 grams.
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Opal and diamond necklace/brooch, circa 1910 of celestial design, the half moon-shaped black opal surmounted by a star motif accented with circular-cut diamond suspending an oval black opal surmounted by similarly set stars further suspending three lines of diamonds each terminating in an opal, completed by a trace link chain, brooch detachable, the opals together wieghing approximately 14.50 carats, mounted in 15ct gold, length approximately 500 mm.
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Diamond brooch, early 20th century centring a flower head motif, claw-set with a cluster of circular-cut diamonds above a bar highlighted with similarly-cut diamond terminals, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.83 carats mounted in 15ct gold and silver, length approximately 65 mm.
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Two diamond brooches, circa 1900 one modelled as three ducks eating peas off a white enamel dish, the bodies pave-set with rose-cut diamonds; the other designed as a line of seed pearls, lengths approximately 38 mm and 32 mm respectively. (2)
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Diamond brooch/enhancer, 1972 of abstract form resembling a bunch of grapes, the centre highlighted with eleven graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds within a surround of granulated gold plaques, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 60 mm, London hallmarks, maker's marks indistinct.
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14ct gold bracelet designed as a line of articulated chevron motif links with crosshatch finish, weight approximately 117.00 grams, length approximately 85 mm.
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Pair of coloured diamond and diamond earrings, each of cluster design centring a natural fancy yellow and natural light fancy yellow princess-cut diamond, together weighing approximately 2.54 carats, claw-set above a radiating field of natural fancy light pink tapered baguette diamonds, the surround accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 2.83 carats, mounted in 18ct pink gold, with post and clip fitting, approximately 13 x 18 mm.
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Coloured diamond and diamond ring of cluster design centring a natural fancy yellow princess-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.01 carats claw-set above a radiating field of natural fancy light pink tapered baguette diamonds, the surround, gallery and shoulder accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 2.76 carats, mounted in 18ct pink gold, size N1/2.
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Gold and diamond necklace, William Fischer, circa 1960 the flexible 18ct gold collar modelled as a series of interlocking assymetrical polished and textured baton links, centring a fan motif clasp highlighted by baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, weight approximately 87.00 grams, length approximately 440 mm, maker's mark for William Fischer.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond pendant earrings, each half hoop surmount pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a diamond capped 13.00 x 20.00 mm Baroque cultured pearl swing drop, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.70 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 38 mm. Accompanied by a Cerrone box.
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Diamond ring set to the centre with a line of round brilliant-cut diamonds between a border of baguette diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size N1/2. Accompanied by a Cerrone box and original sales receipt.
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18ct gold garland necklace, Federico Buccellati, circa 1990 designed as a line of sculpted gold leaves, length approximately 415 mm, signed Federico Buccellati. Accompanied by a Buccellati box.
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Pair of shell and pearl earrings, Seaman Schepps, each Nerita exuvia shell highlighted by a bezel-set Baroque cultured pearl mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 25 mm, with clip fitting, signed Seaman Schepps, maker's marks, numbered 14368. Literature Literature Amanda Vaill, Janet Zapata and David Behl, Seaman Schepps: a century of New York Jewelry design, the Vendome press, New York, p. 149 (illustrated, another example).
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Pearl and diamond set brooch, Nardi, modelled as a blackamoor, wearing a brilliant-cut diamond set tunic, articulated earrings and a matching turban highlighted with a pearl top, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 45 mm, signed Nardi. Accompanied by a Nardi box.
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Gem set brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, 1962, modelled as a seated 'Lion ebouriffe' highlighted with circular-cut emerald eyes, a black enamel nose and mane pave-set with circular-cut diamonds mounted in 18ct gold, approximately 50 x 35 mm, signed van Cleef & Arpels, maker's marks, numbered 12756SA.
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18ct gold and coin pendant necklace, Bulgari, circa 1980 centring an ancient coin depicting a man in profile, bezel-set in a geometric motif surround surmounted with a buff top ruby, completed by a flattened curb link chain, length approximately 430 mm, the reverse of the pendant inscribed Roma-Hadrianvs Avg 117-138, signed Bulgari, Italian maker's mark. Literature Amanda Triossi, between Eternity and History, Bulgari, from 1884 to 2009, 125 Years of Italian Jewels, Skira, Milan, 2009, pp. 167-175…
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Parentesi' earrings, Bulgari, each earring of bombe design, diameter approximately 15 mm, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks. Accompanied by a Bulgari box.
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Diamond 'Serpenti' ring, Bulgari, 2010, modelled as a flexible coiled band with tapering snake scales, the head and neck pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carats, mounted in 18ct pink gold, size J, flexible, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks.
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Bulgari, a lady's 18ct pink gold and diamond 'Serpenti' wristwatch, Ref SP35GL0029, circa 2010 quartz movement, black opaline dial with Roman 'VI' and 'XII' and baton hour markers, the bezel set with brilliant-cut diamond lines, with cabochon pink gem set Crown, to a coiled sprung bracelet, case numbered Sp 35 G and L0029, case, dial and movement signed, case diameter 23 mm wide, bracelet adjustable. Accompanied by a Bulgari box.
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18ct white gold 'B.ZERO1' ring, Bulgari designed as a coiled band with raised edges, the sides engraved Bvlgari, signed Bulgari, size S. Accompanied by a Bulgari Authenticity certificate.
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Diamond brooch, circa 1960 of openwork ribbon and foliate design, set throughout with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.94 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, diameter approximately 30 mm.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each surmount of foliate design highlighted with pear-shaped, marquise, and brilliant-cut diamonds suspending an articulated fringe of marquise diamonds terminating in a marquise-shaped diamond drop, the diamonds together weighing approximately 8.74 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 50 mm.
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Diamond brooch, circa 1960, modelled as a bouquet, the three flower heads each claw-set with a cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds, the foliage highlighted with marquise, baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 14.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 55 mm.
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Diamond 'Parentesi' necklace, Bulgari, circa 1990 the articulated choker designed as a series of polished stylised parenthesis motifs, the front pave-set at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, weight approximately 138.70 grams, internal circumference approximately 385 mm, signed Bulgari.
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Diamond 'Corona' ring, Bulgari the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.02 carats is claw-set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size M, signed Bulgari. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 15297620, dated 6 September 2006, stating the 3.02 carat diamond is E colour, VVS2 clarity. Accompanied by a Bulgari box and certificate.
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South Sea pearl necklace Composed of twenty-nine cultured pearls graduating from approximately 14.00 to 17.00 mm, completed by a square clasp pave-set with diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 450 mm.
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, David Webb of bombe form, each half hoop of foliate and ribbon design, with clip fitting, approximately 30 mm, signed Webb for David Webb.
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18ct gold and enamel dress set, David Webb, including a pair of cufflinks and three studs, of circular bombe form the front and terminals applied with blue and red enamel stripes between gold borders, approximately 17 mm, signed Webb. Accompanied by a Webb pouch.
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Enamel and diamond necklace, David Webb, circa 1960 of bombe form, designed as a series of elongated crescent-shaped plaques decorated top and bottom with black enamel, alternating between square openwork links, the front pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 6.40 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, internal circumference approximately 380 mm, signed Webb.
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Pair of pink tourmaline and diamond pendant earrings, each cluster surmount claw-set to the centre with a pear-shaped tourmaline within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround suspending a similarly set tourmaline and diamond cluster, the tourmalines and diamonds together weighing approximately 11.78 carats and 0.77 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 35 mm.
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Pink sapphire and diamond ring centring on an oval-shaped sapphire weighing 5.60 carats, bezel-set between a pair of baguette diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L1/2.
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Diamond brooch designed as a bow pave-set with circular-cut diamonds between baguette highlights, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.90 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct white gold, length approximately 58 mm.
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Diamond bracelet, Tiffany & Co., circa 1920 designed as a line of fifty-five French-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 14.50 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 175 mm, signed Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co. Designed as a continuous row of sixteen round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.20 carats, mounted in platinum, size L1/2, signed Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box.
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18ct gold 'Maillon PanthERe' necklace, Cartier designed as a series of brick links, weight approximately 149.30 grams, internal circumference approximately 390 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 657057.
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Diamond 'Cooper' bracelet, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., circa 1980 designed as a series of six openwork cushion-shaped links pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and applied gold fluted x motif accents alternating between similarly set arched spacers, the diamonds together weighing approximately 31.98 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, length approximately 195 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger Studios, numbered 23710048. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box. Literature John Loring,…
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Pair of 18ct gold lapis lazuli 'Umbrella' cufflinks, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, each of barbell design, the front centring a buff top lapis lazuli within a fluted oval surround to similarly set terminals, signed Tiffany & Co, Schlumberger.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co. The round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.33 carats is claw-set and mounted in 18ct gold and iridium platinum, size K1/2, signed Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51726/1, dated 14 June 2013, stating that the 1.33 carat diamond is H colour, and VS2 clarity.
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Diamond 'Tulip' brooch, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Of toi et moi design, the conical buds pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, length approximately 45 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger.
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Diamond brooch, Tiffany & Co, modelled as a bow pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds between polished fluted gold borders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, length approximately 45 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Gold and enamel bangle, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Of bombe design, the 18ct gold circular bangle applied with white Paillonne enamel accented by polished x motifs between fluted gold batons, gross weight approximately 77.50 grams, inner diameter approximately 60 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger.
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Pink diamond and diamond pendant necklace of cluster design centring a fancy intense pink round brilliant-cut diamond within a colourless diamond surround suspending similar surrounds each centring a heart and marquise-shaped diamond, completed by a trace chain spectacle-set at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds, the fancy intense pink diamonds together weighing 0.16 carats, the colourless approximately 0.50 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 470 mm.
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Diamond ring, Raphael of cluster design, centring on a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.32 carats bezel-set within a circular-cut diamond surround above similar set shoulders and gallery, the small diamonds together weighing 1.87 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size H, signed Raphael, maker's marks. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA42423/2, dated 14 July 2008, stating that the 2.32 carat diamond is E colour, and SI2 clarity.
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Pair of emerald and diamond earrings, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, circa 1984, each of stylised foliate motif centring a marquise-shaped emerald accented by a partial border of marquise-shaped diamonds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing 3.49 carats and 4.06 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct gold and platinum, length approximately 23 mm, maker's mark for Oscar Heyman & Brothers, numbered 701810.
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Oscar Heyman & Brothers designed as an articulated band of three lines of claw-set oval-shaped sapphires alternating between pairs of similarly set oval-shaped diamonds, weighing 30.01 carats and 8.71 carats respectively mounted in 18ct gold and platinum, length approximately 190 mm, maker's mark for Oscar Heyman & Brothers, numbered 802853.
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Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, each of cluster design centring an oval-shaped sapphire within a surround of tapered baguette-cut diamonds, the sapphire and diamonds together weighing 8.04 carats and 4.50 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, approximately 81 x 15 mm, maker's mark for Oscar Heyman & Bros, numbered 702996.
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Cartier a fine lady's 18ct gold and diamond Trapezoidal-shaped wristwatch with bracelet Ref 2896 'La Dona', circa 2011 Cal. 690 quartz movement, 8 jewels, silvered engine-turned sunburst dial, Roman numerals, secret signature at seven o'clock, trapezoidal-shaped case, diamond set bezel and Crown, back secured by four screws, case, dial and movement signed with 18ct pink gold Cartier bracelet and hidden deployant clasp, diameter 28 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier box, sales receipt and recent service receipt.
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Gold ring, 'La Dona', Cartier, 2007 designed as a series of 18ct gold demi-lune motifs, size (51) L 1/2, signed Cartier, numbered Fd 3701. Accompanied by sales receipt.
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18ct gold necklace, Cartier, circa 1990 the articulated collar designed as a series of polished demi-lune bombe motif links, weight approximately 109.00 grams, inner circumference approximately 360 mm, signed Cartier, numbered D81515.
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Jadeite bangle the rounded translucent circular bangle of off-white to grey colour suffused with lavender splashes, inner diameter and thickness approximately 54.00 x 12.50 mm respectively.
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Diamond and sapphire bead necklace designed as a fine platinum chain accented with diamond briolettes alternating between sapphire beads, the diamonds and sapphires weighing approximately 3.32 carats and 37.00 carats respectively, length approximately 480 mm.
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Tanzanite and diamond ring the cushion-cut tanzanite weighing 8.01 carats claw-set between split shoulders highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 6132323869, dated 10 May 2012 stating variety as tanzanite. Tanzanite is commonly heated to improve or change colour. Colour origin of this stone is currently undeterminable.
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Diamond 'Diamonds on diamonds' pendant necklace, Graff of foliate design, the openwork circular motif highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds against a pave-set diamond backdrop suspended from a diamond set surmount, on a fine chain spectacle-set at intervals with diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 430 mm, signed Graff, numbered GP9959. Accompanied by a Graff pouch and box.
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Diamond 'Love' ring, Graff of cluster design centring on a pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.08 carats, claw-set between a pair of heart-shaped diamonds within a brilliant-cut diamond surround above similarly set gallery, shoulders and hoop, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 2.47 carats, mounted in platinum, size M, signed Graff, numbered GR23084. Accompanied by a GIA report 2126493780, dated 2 September 2011 stating that the 1.08 carat pear-shaped diamond is G colour, and VS2 clarity.
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