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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:198
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:198
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:146
Date:1-Apr-2014
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South Sea pearl and sapphire pendant necklace, Paspaley, the cupola channel-set with a row of calibre-cut sapphires above a cultured pearl measuring approximately 16.14 mm, to a fancy link chain necklace, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 450 mm, unsigned. Accompanied by a Paspaley box
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9ct gold necklace, designed as an endless line of polished circular links, weight approximately 98.00 grams, length approximately 660 mm
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18ct gold bracelet and earring suite, 1971/72, comprising a bracelet designed as a series of articulated textured bark strips with circular bead terminals, the earrings (with clip fittings) en suite, gross weight approximately 116.50 grams, bracelet length approximately 160 mm, earrings approximately 30 x 20 mm, London assay and maker's marks. (2)
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Piaget, a lady's 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet watch, circa 1970, manual winding nickel lever movement, fully jeweled, silvered dial, applied baton indexes, cushion form case, diamond set bezel, case, dial and movement signed, on an integrated 18ct white gold Piaget bracelet, diameter 23 mm, overall length 160 mm
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Diamond and sapphire ring centring a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.32 carats claw-set above a carre-cut sapphire surround, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size N. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA52520, dated 10 December 2013, stating that the 3.32 carat diamond is J colour, VVS2 clarity
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Patek Philippe & Cie an 18ct gold, enamel and pearl set pendant watch, Mvt 85068 case 204068, circa 1905, nickel lever movement, fully jewelled, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer minute track with minute divisions, case back decorated with a translucent blue fleur-de-lys pattern over an engine turned ground, both bezels and bow set with split pearls, cuvette, dial and movement signed, with a matching brooch designed as an elaborate cartouche, similarly decorated, diameter 32 mm, overall length 105 mm
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Opal and diamond pendant necklace/brooch, the torque collar of foliate design set to the front with a line of variously-shaped opals above an open work surround between a brilliant-cut diamond set border suspending a detachable opal and diamond cluster pendant, the opals and diamonds together weighing approximately 11.24 carats and 5.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, pendant detachable, inner circumference approximately 360 mm
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Opal and diamond bracelet, designed as a line of five open work plaques centring an oval cabochon opal within a brilliant-cut diamond surround accented by round cabochon opals and diamond clusters framed by a diamond set border, the opal and diamonds together weighing approximately 5.50 carats and 6.25 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, gross weight approximately 87.00 grams, length approximately 178 mm, four diamonds deficient
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Diamond double clip/brooch, circa 1940, of ribbon and scroll design, set throughout with graduated lines of circular-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 8.33 carats mounted in platinum, brooch pin detachable, May be worn as two clips, length approximately 60 mm
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Diamond pendant, circa 1930, the pendeloque-shaped plaque pierced and millegrain-set throughout with circular-cut diamonds and accented by carre-cut sapphires suspended from a pear-shaped diamond set surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats, completed by a trace chain, mounted in 14ct white gold, length approximately 60 mm
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Hamilton a lady's platinum and diamond bracelet watch, circa 1950, manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, Arabic numerals, square case with diamond set bezel with dial and movement signed with fan form lugs set baguette and single-cut diamonds extending to a platinum and diamond set bracelet, 14 mm square, overall length 155 mm
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Jade and diamond double clip/brooch, early 20th century, each clip of geometric design, set with shield-shaped jade plaques carved and pierced with floral motifs accented with circular-cut diamond set finials, mounted in platinum accompanied by a later brooch fitting allowing clips to be worn as a brooch, both clips numbered 9964
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.74 carats is claw-set and mounted in 18ct gold, size M1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51581/4, dated 13 May 2013, stating that the 1.74 carat diamond is J colour, VVS2 clarity
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Tiffany & Co., circa 1930, the articulated band designed as a series of geometric panels, millegrain-set with rectangular-cut sapphires, carre, baguette, marquise and circular-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 5.00 and 8.70 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 183 mm, signed Tiffany & Co
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Diamond pendant, designed as a heart pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a diamond set bale, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.64 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, total length approximately 25 mm
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Diamond ring suite, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.46 carats is claw-set, mounted in 18ct gold, together with a fitted band, size M1/2. (2)
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Diamond bangle, Jan Logan, the circular half round bangle pave-set all around with circular-cut black diamonds together weighing approximately 5.93 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, inner diameter approximately 60 mm, signed Jl for Jan Logan, diamonds not tested for natural colour
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Sapphire and diamond ring, of half hoop design centring a square-shaped sapphire between a pair of old mine-cut diamonds flanked by a sapphire, accented at intervals with old-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.50 carats and 1.00 carat respectively, mounted in 18ct gold, size M1/2, four small diamonds deficient
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Pair of ruby and diamond earrings, circa 1930, each clip of ribbon and spray design set to the centre with a marquise-shaped diamond within a border of circular-cut diamonds, highlighted by baguette rubies, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carats and 1.84 carats respectively, mounted in 14ct gold, length approximately 18 mm
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Ruby and diamond ring, of cluster design centring an oval cabochon ruby weighing 5.06 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size K1/2. Accompanied by Ssef report numbered 58489, dated 15 February 2011, stating that the 5.068 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese origin, with no evidence of heat treatment
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Emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.50 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.40 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size N1/2
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22ct gold suite, Denise Roberge, comprising: a necklace set to the front with a line of textured circular plaques between twisted links, the central plaque suspending a bezel-set brilliant-cut diamond fringe, with earrings en suite, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carats, gross weight approximately 118.50 grams, necklace length approximately 420 mm, signed Denise Roberge. (2)
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Teardrop' earrings, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., each modelled as a stylised teardrop, length approximately 28 mm, signed Peretti, Tiffany & Co
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Kidney bean' earrings and pendant necklace, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., comprising: a pair of ear studs modelled as a stylised kidney bean together with a pendant en suite, completed by a fine trace chain, length approximately 400 mm, signed Peretti, Tiffany & Co. (2)
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18ct gold, diamond and gem-set brooch, Tiffany & Co, modelled as a poodle with emerald-set eyes, the fluted body accented with circular-cut diamonds, rubies and sapphires, length approximately 50 x 30m, signed Tiffany & Co
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Diamond and South Sea pearl 'Liz' collar necklace, Paspaley, the cultured pearl measuring approximately 14.00 mm set against a circular brushed gold surround, the hanger pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds on a flexible collier, mounted in 18ct white and yellow gold, length approximately 410 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley box
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Diamond choker necklace, the articulated hinged collier set to the front with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds between a pear-shaped plaque of cluster design centring a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.23 carats above a pave-set brilliant-cut diamond surround, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 4.00 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, gross weight approximately 25.66 grams, inner circumference approximately 420 mm. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA52776/3, dated 21 February 2014…
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18ct gold 'B-ZERO1' necklace, Bulgari, centring a coiled band with raised edges, the sides engraved Bvlgari, suspending three open work circular plaques, the obverse and reverse engraved Bvlgari completed by a trace chain, accented at intervals by similar plaques, adjustable inner circumference approximately 450 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks, signed Bulgari
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18ct gold 'B-ZERO1' bracelet, Bulgari centring a coiled band with raised edges, the sides engraved Bvlgari, flanked by an open work circular plaque, the obverse and reverse engraved Bvlgari completed by a trace chain, the clasp accented at intervals with similar plaques, adjustable, length approximately 185 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks, signed Bulgari
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18ct gold and diamond 'B-ZERO1' ring, Bulgari, the tapered flat hoop suspending an open work circular plaque, the obverse and reverse engraved Bvlgari swing set to the centre with a coiled band with raised edges, the sides engraved Bvlgari, the terminal accented by a brilliant-cut diamond, size S, Italian assay and maker's marks, signed Bulgari
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18ct gold and diamond 'B-Zero earrings, Bulgari, each surmount centring a brilliant-cut diamond set above a circular plaque engraved Bvlgari suspending from a trace chain a coiled band with raised edges, the sides engraved Bvlgari, terminating in three open work swing set circular plaques, the obverse and reverse engraved Bvlgari, length approximately 60 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks, signed Bulgari
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Bulgari, an 18ct gold automatic wristwatch with date Ref DG35G case L0124 'Diagono' automatic lever movement, fully jewelled, textured silvered dial, applied baton and Arabic numerals at 6 and 12, luminous hands and centre seconds with date aperture, the case with broad bezel inscribed Bvlgari and screw on back case and dial signed to maker's leather bracelet and 18ct gold buckle, diameter 36 mm
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.51 carats is claw-set above brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders and under rail, mounted in 18ct gold, size J. Accompanied by a GIA report check numbered 16354345, dated 20 September 2007, stating that the 1.51 carat diamond is G colour, SI2 clarity
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.50 carats is claw-set and mounted in 18ct gold, size O. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51581/1, dated 13 May 2013, stating that the 1.50 carat diamond is M colour, VVS1 clarity
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Ruby bracelet, the twenty strand serpentine link bracelet completed by a dome clasp pave-set with circular-cut rubies, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 190 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct gold bracelet, designed as a series stylised wishbone links, gross weight approximately 25.40 grams, length approximately 180 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond pendant earrings, each surmount of star motif, one pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending an articulated plaque similarly-set terminating in a crescent-shaped swing drop pendant pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.20 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 62 mm
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18ct gold bracelet, Bucherer, the flexible strap designed as a series of interlocking knot motif links, gross weight approximately 65.90 grams, width approximately 19 mm, length approximately 190 mm, signed Cb for Bucherer
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Pearl and gem-set necklace, designed as a torsade of five strands of cultured pearls embellished at the front with ruby, sapphire and emerald beads, set with an emerald and diamond flowerhead cluster supporting a diamond capped pearl tassel, the clasps similarly set, length approximately 420 mm
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18ct white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Eclipse' bangle, Kailis, the oval hinged open work wire bangle is decorated to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented at intervals with a cultured pearl, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, gross weight approximately 62.50 grams, inner diameter approximately 60 mm, signed K for Kailis. Accompanied by a Kailis certificate of Authenticity
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Pair of diamond pendant earrings, each stylised feather-shaped plaque pave-set with circular-cut diamonds is suspended from a similarly set surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.90 carats, mounted in 14ct gold and silver, length approximately 80 mm
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Pair of diamond earrings, Damiani, each composed of three entwined hoops pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.70 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 23 mm, signed Damiani, Italian assay and maker's marks
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Pair of 18ct gold and 'happy diamonds' earrings, Chopard, the heart-shaped motifs with heart-shaped glazed centres enclosing five free moving diamond collets to a pave diamond border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.71 carats, length approximately 18 mm, both glazed panels signed Chopard. Accompanied by a Chopard box
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Spinel and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a heart-shaped blue spinel weighing 1.10 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround above similarly set shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, size J1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA52197/3, dated 3 October 2013, stating that the 1.10 carat gemstone is natural blue Spinel
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Pair of diamond earrings, Leo Pizzo, each composed of three entwined hoops pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.75 carats, mounted in 18ct white and yellow gold, length approximately 24 mm, signed Leo Pizzo, Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct gold, diamond and emerald bangle, the reeded cuff of sprung design set to the front with segments of circular-cut emeralds together weighing approximately 8.44 carats, further decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds between x shaped motifs, the diamonds weighing approximately 5.02 carats, inner diameter approximately 53 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct gold, pearl, diamond, garnet and amethyst bangle, the cuff of sprung design, bezel-set at intervals with step-cut amethysts flanked by pear-shaped garnets, the front further decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.30 carats and rows of cultured pearls, inner diameter approximately 51 mm
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Emerald, diamond and pink diamond ring, of cluster design centring on an octagonal step-cut emerald weighing 8.26 carats claw-set between a pair of brilliant-cut pink diamonds within a marquise and brilliant-cut diamond surround above a similarly set gallery and shoulders, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 2.68 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 6157299210, dated 27 March 2013, stating that the 8.26 carat emerald is transparent green and…
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Pair of emerald and diamond pendant earrings, each drop-shaped open work frame set with oval emeralds centring an emerald and diamond cluster swing drop, to similarly set cluster surmounts, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 20.00 carats and 2.25 carats respectively, mounted in 14ct blackened gold and silver, length approximately 55 mm
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