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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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South Sea pearl charm bracelet, Paspaley, the 18ct white gold cable link bracelet suspending five drop-shaped cultured pearls measuring between 11.40 and 11.70 mm, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 195 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch and sales receipt.
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South Sea pearl and amethyst longchain, Paspaley, the shawl necklace composed of five rows of tumbled, polished and carved amethyst beads, accented at intervals with cultured pearls terminating in similarly set tassles, length approximately 1,400 mm, mark for Eliane Gobet for Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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South Sea pearl, garnet and tourmaline longchain, Paspaley, the shawl necklace composed of five rows of tumbled and facetted garnet and tourmaline beads, accented at intervals with cultured pearls terminating in similarly set tassles, length approximately 1500 mm, signature Eliane Gobet for Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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Pair of diamond, South Sea pearl and enamel 'Palais Russian spirit' pendant earrings, Paspaley, each fan-shaped motif decorated with polychrome enamel and diamond borders supporting a cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.00 mm, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 48 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Pair of South Sea pearl 'Ribbon' earrings, Paspaley, each 12.00 mm cultured pearl is suspended from a surmount of ribbon bow design, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 33 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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South Sea pearl and diamond 'Embrace the sea' necklace, Paspaley, the double curblink chain suspending to the front a diamond set starfish beneath a cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.00 mm and a pair of scallop shell motifs, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 412 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Pair of South Sea golden pearl and diamond earrings, Paspaley, each designed as two cultured pearls measuring 11.00 mm connected by pave-set diamond loop-in-loop chains, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 34 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Pair of South Sea pearl and diamond 'Giselle' earrings, Paspaley, each cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.00 mm suspended from a flowerhead surmount set with diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 33 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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Pair of South Sea pearl cufflinks, Paspaley, each centring a cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.80 mm, the tipover engraved Paspaley, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley box and a copy of sales receipt.
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Pair of fancy Intense yellow diamond and golden South Sea pearl drop earrings, Graff, each terminating on a diamond capped drop-shaped cultured pearl swing drop pendant measuring approximately 12.20 and 11.94 mm respectively, suspended from an articulated line of bezel-set natural fancy intense yellow oval and radiant -cut diamonds to a similarly set pear-shaped diamond surmount, the diamonds together weighing 4.77 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 45 mm, signed Graff, numbered 6979.…
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Diamond Eternity ring, Graff, designed as a continuous row of twenty-two princess-cut diamonds together weighing 3.68 carats, mounted in platinum, size K, signed Graff, numbered 15872. Accompanied by a Graff invoice copy and box.
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Fancy Vivid yellow diamond ring, Graff, circa 1994, the square modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.15 is claw-set between a pair of trilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size O, signed Graff. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 8395343, dated 30 August 2013, stating the 2.15 carat diamond is natural fancy Vivid yellow colour, VVS1 clarity.
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Diamond brooch, of floral and ribbon design set with marquise-shaped, baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 15.60 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 57 mm.
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Diamond bracelet, Picchiotti, designed as a line of seventy-one princess-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 5.36 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 175 mm, signed Picchiotti. Accompanied by a Picchiotti box.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.53 carats is claw-set and mounted in platinum, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1146887407, dated 26 July 2012, stating the 1.53 carat diamond is D colour, Internally Flawless clarity.
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Diamond ring, centring on a modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.97 carats within a cluster surround of marquise-shaped, tapered baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size K. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA52173/1, dated 1 October 2013, stating that the 1.97 carat diamond is M colour, SI2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, of cluster design, centring a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.21 carats claw-set within a radiating surround of baguette, marquise-shaped and circular-cut diamonds mounted in platinum, size N. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51726/2, dated 14 June 2013, stating that the 2.21 carat diamond is I colour, SI2 clarity.
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Pair of diamond studs, the round brilliant-cut diamonds each weighing 1.28 and 1.20 carats are claw-set and mounted in 18ct white gold. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2155701147 and 1152634859, dated 10 October 2013 and 3 September 2013, stating that the 1.28 and 1.20 carat diamonds are G colour, VS2 and VS1 clarity respectively.
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Diamond necklace, the front of interlaced ribbon and foliate design claw-set with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds continuing to a riviere of brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 18.50 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 435 mm.
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18ct white gold and diamond 'Trika' necklace, Bulgari, the collar designed as a series of polished gold braided links, each bordered by and centring upon a brilliant-cut diamond plaque, inner circumference approximately 360 mm, signed Bulgari.
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Pair of diamond and fancy pink diamond earrings, Suna, each open work surmount set with colourless brilliant-cut diamonds suspending tapered baton links pave-set with natural fancy intense pink diamonds terminating in an open work circular surround set with colourless diamonds, the colourless and pink diamonds weighing approximately 2.24 and 0.39 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct gold and platinum, ear clips stamped 14ct, length approximately 25 mm, signed Suna, numbered 24171.
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South Sea pearl and diamond ring, of bombe form centring a cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.70 mm, set above a surround pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size P1/2.
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South Sea pearl necklace, Composed of twenty-nine cultured pearls graduating from approximately 15.03 to 17.09 mm, completed by a ball clasp pave-set with diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 470 mm.
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Three pairs of 18ct gold cufflinks, Barry Kieselstein-cord, the first pair modelled as a turtle, dated 1990; the second oval-shaped pair centring an engraved glazed top, dated 1985; the third modelled as a rectangular plaque, dated 1985, total weight approximately 94.50 grams, signed B. Kieselstein-cord and maker's marks. (3)
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18ct gold ring & cufflinks, Barry Kieselstein-cord, 1988, comprising a ring modelled as a coiled alligator, size O, together with a pair of cufflinks en suite, signed B. Kieselstein-cord, dated 1988 and maker's marks. (2)
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Three pairs of gold cufflinks, the first pair modelled as a boar's head; the second as an elephant's head with ruby-set eyes, both mounted in 18ct gold; the third cushion-shaped plaque centring a fox head with ruby-set eyes mounted in 14ct gold, total weight approximately 54.60 grams. (3)
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Fancy Vivid yellow diamond ring, the radiant-cut diamond weighing 2.25 carats is claw-set between a pair of trapezoid-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.72 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2145950711, dated 6 September 2012, stating the 2.25 carat diamond is natural fancy Vivid yellow colour, VS2 clarity.
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, HermES, each tapered half hoop summount suspending an open work circular motif, length approximately 23 mm, signed Hermes, with French assay and maker's mark, numbered 18867. Accompanied by a Hermes box.
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18ct gold necklace, Hermes, designed as a series of interlocking circular and boat-shaped polished links, weight approximately 161.00 grams, width approximately 13 mm, length approximately 380 mm, signed Hermes, with French assay and maker's mark, numbered 16408. Accompanied by a Hermes box.
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18ct gold bracelet, HermES, the flexible strap, designed as a series of interlocking circular and boat-shaped polished links, weight approximately 122.00 grams, width approximately 19 mm, length approximately 180 mm, signed Hermes, with French assay and maker's mark, numbered 18868. Accompanied by a Hermes box.
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14ct gold and citrine necklace/brooch, Raymond Yard, circa 1940, centring a clip-brooch set with a rectangular modified brilliant-cut citrine weighing approximately 350.00 carats, signed Yard; completed by a necklace designed as a double snake-link chain accented by gold scrolls, to a step-cut citrine clasp, pendant detachable, length approximately 380 mm. Literature Natasha Kuzmanovic, Yard., the life and magnificent Jewelry of Raymond C. Yard, the Vendome press, New York, 2007, p.150. Stefano Papi &…
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Pair of diamond earrings, Picchiotti, each of hoop design, set to the front and inside back with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.25 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, inner diameter approximately 30 mm, signed Picchiotti. Accompanied by a Picchiotti box.
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Two diamond rings, the first designed as a continuous row of twenty-one emerald-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.95 carats, with a second en suite, weighing approximately 3.80 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size J1/2. (2)
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Pair of diamond studs, the round brilliant-cut diamonds each weighing 1.51 carats are claw-set and mounted in 18ct white gold. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 6147777978 and 5156211037, dated 25 June 2012 and 2 September 2013, stating that the 1.51 carat diamonds are J colour, VS2 and SI1 clarity respectively.
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Diamond ring, centring on an oval-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.78 carats, within a surround of single-cut diamonds between fan-shaped diamond set shoulders, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 0.75 carats, mounted in platinum, size M.
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Mother-of-pearl ring, van Cleef & Arpels bezel-set with a buff top mother-of-pearl, mounted in 18ct gold, size 53 (M1/2), signed VCA for van Cleef & Arpels, numbered Bf 875, NY5K936-21.
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Pair of 18ct gold cufflinks, van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a circular plaque depicting an ancient Greek wrestling scene, circular tipover with Bowen knot motif, signed VCA, numbered B9066 R4, 74, French assay and maker's marks.
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18ct white gold and mother-of-pearl 'Alhambra' pendant necklace, van Cleef & Arpels, the trace chain necklace suspending to the centre a four leaf clover mounted in a textured bezel, length approximately 435 mm, signed VCA for van Cleef & Arpels, numbered Jb 121697.
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Van Cleef & Arpels a lady's 18ct white gold bracelet watch no. 331977-130759 'Cadenas' quartz movement, silvered dial, prism-shaped bezel, case enclosed in a white gold padlock case, to a twin serpent link chain, case and dial signed, length 190 mm.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, van Cleef & Arpels, each hoop of tapered elliptical design, the front highlighted with a flowerhead motif bezel-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 23 mm.
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Diamond ring, of toi et moi design, the entwined 'C' motifs centring a line of tapered baguette diamonds between brilliant-cut diamond borders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.11 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size P.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design centring an oval sapphire weighing approximately 3.60 carats claw-set within a surround of baguette, marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.01 carats, mounted in platinum, size K.
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Pair of diamond drop earrings, each designed as an articulated line of eight diamonds, the diamonds together weighing 3.09 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 33 mm.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each surmount of baton design pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds suspending an articulated cluster motif centring a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.03 and 1.75 carats respectively within a frame of similarly-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 20 mm. Accompanied by GSL reports numbered AA51886/2 and AA51886/3, dated 7 August 2013, stating that the 2.03 and 1.75 carat diamonds…
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Cartier a lady's 18ct gold wristwatch Ref 1821 case MG272104 tank FranÇAise 1990s quartz movement, off-white dial, Roman numerals, secret signature at VII, rectangular form case, case, dial and movement signed with an 18ct gold Cartier buckle, length 28 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch.
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Cartier an 18ct gold automatic centre seconds wristwatch with date and bracelet Santos 1980s, automatic nickel lever movement, fully jewelled, white dial with painted radial Roman numerals, aperture for date, secret signature at VII, square bezel with rounded angles bearing 8 screws, protected sapphire-set Crown, case, dial and movement signed with an 18ct gold Santos articulated bracelet and deployant clasp, 29 x 29 mm.
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Emerald, diamond, ruby and onyx bead necklace, designed as a line of carved emerald beads alternating between a suite of ruby, onyx and diamond beads, completed by a 14ct white gold clasp accented with circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 535 mm.
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Emerald and diamond ring, centring on a square step-cut emerald weighing 3.57 carats, claw-set between a pair of radiant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.90 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size L. Accompanied by an Agl report numbered Cs 54617 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement.
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Emerald and diamond bracelet, Cartier, circa 1930, the articulated band designed as a series of geometric panels, millegrain-set with calibre-cut emeralds, carre and circular-cut diamonds, length 185 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 3314, 24532.
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Pair of onyx and diamond 'Panthere' earrings, Cartier, circa 2009, each open work circular surmount pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending an articulated plaque similarly-set with brilliant-cut diamonds between black onyx accents terminating with three brilliant-cut diamond swing drops, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 35 mm, French assay and maker's marks, signed Cartier, numbered 92341B. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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18ct white gold and diamond 'Himalia' bracelet, Cartier, circa 2006, designed as a line of circular plaques pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds alternating with similarly shaped polished plaques between baton-shaped spacers, length approximately 181 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 85856A. Accompanied by a Cartier box, certificate and purchase receipt.
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Diamond suite, Cartier, circa 2006, designed as three rows of baton-shaped links with round brilliant-cut diamonds alternating between similarly set circular collets; with a five row bracelet en suite, mounted in 18ct white gold, necklace inner circumference approximately 380 mm; bracelet 185 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 23362 and 23363 respectively. (2)
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18ct gold and diamond 'Spiga' necklace, Bulgari, designed as a line of polished gold chevron motif links, the front pave-set at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.90 carats, inner circumference approximately 360 mm, signed Bulgari.
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Fancy yellow diamond suite, Tiffany & Co., comprising: a necklace of cluster design, centring a natural fancy vivid yellow cushion-shaped diamond weighing 1.66 carats within a surround of brilliant-cut colourless diamonds completed by a fine trace link chain; with a pair of natural fancy intense yellow diamond earrings together weighing 1.61 carats, en suite, mounted in platinum and 18ct white gold, signed Tiffany & Co. Numbered 28132646 and 27909043 respectively. (2) accompanied by a Tiffany & Co.…
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Diamond bracelet, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, circa 1985, designed as an articulated band of three lines of bezel-set brilliant-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 11.83 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 180 mm, maker's mark for Oscar Heyman & Brothers, numbered 803899.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.86 carats is claw-set between baguette diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size N 1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51911/2, dated 12 August 2013, stating that the 1.86 carat diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the princess-cut diamond weighing 1.56 carats is claw-set between similarly-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, size K. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 5116353210, dated 9 August 2010, stating the 1.56 carat diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.84 carats is claw-set between baguette diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size Q. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51911/1, dated 12 August 2013, stating that the 4.84 carat diamond is K colour, VS1 clarity.
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Pair of diamond studs, the round brilliant-cut diamonds each weighing 3.02 and 3.00 carats are claw-set and mounted in 18ct white gold. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2151663683 and 6157571410, dated 20 September 2013 and 26 August 2013, stating that the 3.02 and 3.00 carat diamonds are J colour, SI1 and SI2 clarity respectively.
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Diamond ring, of cluster design centring a pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.94 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround above similarly set shoulders, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 1.70 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size O1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51886/1, dated 7 August 2013, stating that the 2.94 carat diamond is I colour, VS2 clarity.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and onyx 'Alhambra' cufflinks, van Cleef & Arpels, each of quatrefoil design, the front and tip-over centring a buff top black onyx plaque, signed VCA for van Cleef & Arpels, numbered Bl 233760.
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Pink sapphire and diamond suite, Tiffany & Co., comprising: a necklace designed as a line of open work cushion-shaped motifs alternating between baton-shaped links pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the front highlighted at intervals with five cushion-shaped pink sapphires; with a bracelet and earrings en suite, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 16.83 and 6.93 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 400 mm, 180 mm and 25 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 blue paillonne enamel accented by polished x motifs between fluted gold batons, gross weight approximately 93.00 grams, inner diameter approximately 51 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger.
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Pair of 14ct gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks, Tiffany & Co., each centring a sugar loaf lapis lazuli, the top and tip over accented with applied strands of braided wire, signed Tiffany.
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Peridot, sapphire and enamel necklace, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co., circa 1910, modelled as a line of blue and green plique-a-jour enamel leaf motif links centring a fan-shaped peridot within an open work applied enamel twisted wire surround suspending an oval sapphire terminating in an enamel and peridot swing drop mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 385 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold longchain necklace, Levendi, designed as an endless line of textured oval links interwoven at intervals with coiled wire, weight approximately 147.30 grams, length approximately 950 mm, made in Germany for Levendi, stamped Levendi.
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18ct gold and diamond suite, comprising: a gold necklace designed as a series of textured elliptical links decorated to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds, with earrings en suite, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, total weight approximately 94.60 grams, approximate lengths 400 mm and 180 mm respectively. (2)
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