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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:235
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:235
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:179
Date:3-Dec-2013
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Agate cameo brooch, circa 1900, female profile carved in four strata, facing dexter, wearing a laurel wreath, mounted in 15ct gold, approximately 45 x 35 mm.
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Pink gold neckchain, the circular link chain completed with a clasp, weight approximately 83.30 grams, length approximately 480 mm.
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Two 18ct gold bracelets, one designed as a line of foliate motif clusters; the second a brushed curb link chain, approximately 192 mm, 182 mm and 52.00 grams, 55.00 grams respectively. (2)
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Omega a lady's 18ct gold and diamond bracelet watch, circa 1965, manual winding lever movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial, baton numerals, circular case with diamond set bezel, dial and movement signed, the bracelet composed of textured foliate and floral links, 22 mm diameter, overall length approximately 185 mm.
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14ct Tri-colour gold and diamond brooch, 1949, designed as a tied bouquet, the ribbon and flowerheads collet-set with old European-cut diamonds, length approximately 71 mm, unsigned. Accompanied by a Wartski London and Llanduono fitted case. Other Notes Wartski holds Royal appointments as Jewellers to HM, the Queen and HRH, the Prince of Wales.
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Miladia a lady's rose gold and gem-set wristwatch 1940s, nickel lever movement,15 jewels, pink gilt dial, baton and square indexes diamond and gem-set lantern form hinged case, dial signed, 38 mm length.
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18ct gold and diamond suite, comprising: a fancy link necklace decorated to the front with an open work figure-of-eight motif bead-set with brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by a similarly-set motif, with a pair of bracelets and ring en suite, the diamonds together weighing approximately 7.00 carats, total weight approximately 202.50 grams, approximately 490 mm, 165 mm, size L1/2 respectively, Italian assay marks. (4)
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18ct gold clutch bag, 1960s, of woven mesh design the white gold trim bead-set with circular-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror, gross weight approximately 352.50 grams, measuring approximately 175 x 95 x 40 mm.
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18ct gold, diamond and multi-gem-set necklace, designed as two strands of rope chain highlighted at intervals with gem-set clusters including sapphire, emerald and ruby flanked by quatrefoil motifs bezel-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.55 carats, weight approximately 65.00 grams, inner circumference approximately 800 mm.
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18ct gold pill box, circa 1950, Composed of woven gold wire in a chevron pattern, weight approximately 33.10 grams, measuring approximately 45 x 35 x 10 mm.
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Two ruby and diamond rings, each of cross over design with pear-shaped ruby terminals, one channel-set with baguette diamonds, the other bead-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.10 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size L. (2)
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South Sea pearl and aquamarine necklace, Paspaley, Composed at the front of ten rows of polished, carved and faceted aquamarine beads interspersed with cultured pearls completed by an 18ct white gold clasp, length approximately 480 mm, mark for Eliane Gobet for Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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South Sea pearl and diamond 'Dolce' pendant, Paspaley Pave-set with diamonds at each end terminating in a cultured pearl drop measuring approximately 14.00 mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.96 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 72 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond 'Dolce' earrings, Paspaley Pave-set with diamonds at each end terminating in a cultured pearl drop measuring approximately 14.00 mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.64 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 81 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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South Sea pearl, carnelian, moonstone and smoky quartz necklace, Paspaley, Composed at the front of eight rows of polished, carved and faceted moonstone, carnelian and smoky quartz beads interspersed with cultured pearls, completed by an 18ct gold clasp, length approximately 450 mm, mark for Eliane Gobet for Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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Diamond, South Sea pearl and mother-of-pearl 'Palais Russian spirit' pendant, Paspaley, the central arched motif set with diamonds and mother-of-pearl inserts suspending a cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.00 mm flanked by pear-shaped diamond drops, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.19 carats, on a glitter twist link chain, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 420 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Pair of South Sea pearl, diamond and tourmaline 'Giselle filigree' earrings, Paspaley, each surmount of foliate motif set with pear-shaped pink tourmalines together weighing 1.61 carats within diamond borders, suspending a cultured pearl measuring approximately 11.00 mm, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 34 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Vulcain a lady's platinum and diamond bracelet watch, circa 1930, manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, baton and Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, rectangular case with diamond set bezel and lugs dial to a diamond set rectangular link bracelet, length 21 mm, overall length 170 mm.
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Diamond brooch, the lozenge-shaped cluster millegrain-set throughout with forty-three old European and old mine-cut diamonds, the largest diamond weighing approximately 2.10 carats claw-set at the centre, mounted in platinum and 18ct white gold, 19 x 53 mm.
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Hamilton a lady's platinum and 18ct white gold diamond wristwatch, circa 1960, manual winding nickel lever movement, 22 jewels, silvered dial, applied dot and triangular indexes, oval-shaped platinum case, bezel enhanced by brilliant-cut diamonds, dial and movement signed ribbon scroll lugs set with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds extending to an 18ct white gold and diamond set scroll link associated bracelet, 17 mm length, 144 mm overall length.
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Diamond ring, of cluster design centring an oval brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround between similarly set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size L. Accompanied by an Igi report numbered D2E17215, dated 22 February 2009, stating the 1.01 carat diamond is E colour, VVS2 clarity.
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Diamond bracelet, designed as a series of articulated plaque links of geometric design millegrain-set with circular-cut diamonds, highlighted at the centre with a circular-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carats flanked by a pear-shaped diamond each weighing approximately 0.50 carats, the diamonds all together weighing approximately 8.90 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 180 mm.
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Diamond double clip brooch, the open work geometric plaque pave-set with circular-cut diamonds and accented with baguette diamonds, the diamonds all together weighing approximately 15.40 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 78 mm.
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Diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.11 carats is claw-set between baguette diamond set shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, size G1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA52173/3, dated 1 October 2013, stating that the 1.11 carat diamond is L colour, SI1 clarity.
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18ct gold cigarette case, Cartier, the rectangular case with a rope pattern, the inner of the lid with W.A.C.S., weight approximately 167.50 grams, measuring approximately 95 x 77 x 16 mm, signed Cartier, Paris, French assay and maker's marks, numbered P16493 indistinctly. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch.
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Pair of 'Trinity' earrings, Cartier, designed as three entwined bands in 18ct tri-colour gold, signed Cartier, numbered 153496. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Tri-colour gold 'trinity' ring, Cartier, designed as three entwined bands, mounted in 18ct tri-colour gold, the pink band engraved to the front les must de Cartier, size 59 (R1/2), signed Cartier, numbered 00374U. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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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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Collection of three diamond and gem-set bangles, comprising: a tapering cushion-shaped hinged bangle centring a line of circular-cut diamonds flanked by similarly-cut sapphires, with another en suite flanked by rubies along with another flanked by emeralds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.32 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, total gold weight approximately 54.60 grams, inner dimensions approximately 58 x 45 mm each, Italian assay marks. (3)
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Pair of emerald and diamond earrings, each designed as a flowerhead, centring a step-cut emerald cluster within a surround accented with brilliant-cut diamonds mounted in 18ct gold, with clip fitting.
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Emerald and diamond suite, comprising: a pendant of paisley motif centring a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 6.10 carats between a border of circular and marquise-shape diamonds completed by a two tone serpentine link chain, with earrings en suite, mounted in 18ct gold, the diamonds together weighing approximately 9.12 carats, approximate lengths 450 mm and 30 mm respectively. (2)
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Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube a lady's 18ct gold cuff watch 'Vivianna' model no 1227 case 7687001, circa 1970, manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, mirror finish dial, flat bezel, circular case to a tapered bangle, movement, case and bangle signed, diameter 33 mm.
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Diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats is claw-set and mounted in 18ct gold, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 5106166746, dated 23 October 2008, stating the 1.01 carat diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Cerrone, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.11 carats is bezel-set between princess-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, size M, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by an Hrd report numbered 993281905, dated 22 September 1999, stating that the 1.11 carat diamond is F colour, VVS2 clarity.
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Diamond bracelet, designed as a series of articulated open work rectangular motifs alternating between circular links bezel-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 180 mm.
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18ct gold necklace, Tiffany & Co., 2002, the articulated necklace designed as a series of uniform interwoven polished half hoop links, length approximately 400 mm, signed T & Co., for Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box.
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14ct gold bracelet, Tiffany & Co., comprising of four strands of interlaced coiled sprung wire, width approximately 20 mm, internal diameter approximately 60 mm, weight approximately 56.60 grams, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold, enamel and diamond 'Humpty Dumpty' brooch, Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co, circa 1966, the sculpted gold egg, diamond set eyes, wearing a green guilloche enamel and gold striped suit, with pave-set diamond cuffs, collar and cap, brown slippers and a white enamel bow, weight approximately 51.00 grams, length approximately 55 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold, enamel and diamond 'Monkey' brooch, Tiffany & Co., the textured gold playful monkey wearing a green guilloche enamel jacket and red enamel shorts and fez, with diamond set eyes and bow-tie, weight approximately 40.00 grams, length approximately 60 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold, enamel, diamond and ruby 'Squirrel' brooch, Tiffany & Co., the textured gold scurrying squirrel wearing a green and white guilloche enamel long sleeved t-shirt and blue enamel shorts, with ruby-set eye, black enamel nose, his bushy tail accented with rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, weight approximately 24.00 grams, length approximately 56 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats is claw-set and mounted in platinum, size L. Accompanied by an Adgl report numbered A14388, dated 2 June 2008, stating that the 1.01 carat diamond is G colour, SI2 clarity.
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Diamond pendant necklace, the bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.20 carats is suspended below a trace link chain, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 440 mm. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA52173/2, dated 1 October 2013, stating that the 1.20 carat diamond is J colour, VS2 clarity.
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Pair of diamond earrings and ring, each double hoop pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the centre highlighted with channel-set baguette diamonds, with ring en suite, the diamonds together weighing approximately 9.14 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size L. (2)
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Diamond necklace and ring, designed as a line of X-shaped plaques flanked by open work heart motifs between half hoop links, pave-set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.96 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, together with an 18ct gold and diamond ring channel-set with baguette, tapered baguette and carre-cut diamonds, size K. (2)
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Pair of diamond pendant earrings, each circular plaque pave-set with a cluster of rose-cut diamonds within a polished blackened gold surround, the diamonds all together weighing approximately 1.04 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 35 mm.
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18ct gold 'B-ZERO1' ring, Bulgari, of sprung design with raised borders, the sides engraved Bvlgari, size 64 (V1/2), signed Bulgari.
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Diamond and pearl 'Doppio Boules' ring, Bulgari, centring a cultured pearl measuring approximately 9.00 mm within a surround decorated with round brilliant-cut, carre-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, size M, signed Bulgari. Accompanied by a Bulgari authenticity certificate and box.
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18ct gold 'B-ZERO1' ring, Bulgari, designed as a coiled band with raised edges, the sides engraved Bvlgari, size 54 (N), signed Bulgari.
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Diamond 'Chandra' necklace, Bulgari, designed as a line of interlocking barbell motif links pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, weight approximately 207.30 grams, internal circumference approximately 360 mm, signed Bulgari. Accompanied by a Bulgari box.
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Diamond ring, the princess-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats is claw-set between similarly-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, size J. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2151210095, dated 15 January 2013, stating the 1.01 carat diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity.
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Sapphire and diamond necklace, the flexible 18ct white gold collar designed as a series of brick links centring a geometric motif highlighted by four step-cut sapphires and thirty-three circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.70 carats, gross weight approximately 65.50 grams, inner circumference approximately 400 mm.
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18ct gold clutch bag, 1960s, of woven mesh design, the trim, coronet set with circular-cut diamonds, the flap with applied initial 'J' accented with similarly-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror, gross weight approximately 364.20 grams, measuring approximately 190 x 85 x 42 mm. Accompanied with a fitted suede case.
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Pair of emerald and diamond earrings, each of cluster design centring a step-cut emerald within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats and 2.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, approximately 18 x 17 mm.
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Emerald and diamond pendant necklace, of cluster design centring a pear-shaped emerald weighing approximately 6.00 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, completed by a curblink chain, mounted in platinum, approximately 18 x 24 mm.
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South Sea pearl and diamond 'Ribbon Dew drop' earrings, Paspaley, each brilliant-cut diamond surmount supporting a diamond bearing trace link chain terminating in a cultured pearl drop measuring 11.00 mm, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 53 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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