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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:252
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:252
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:190
Date:3-Sep-2014
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Longines, a lady's platinum, diamond and sapphire-set wristwatch, circa 1930 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, Arabic numerals, rectangular case set with single-cut diamonds, sapphire set lugs joined by diamond set buckle form links, dial and movement signed to an expandable link bracelet, length 23 mm, overall length 160 mm.
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, mid 20th century, composed to the front with a line of nine articulated plaques each centring an oval-cut sapphire accented by three circular-cut diamonds completed by a link chain and fold over clasp, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats and 0.20 carats respectively, mounted in white gold, length approximately 180 mm.
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Diamond pendant/brooch, modelled as a stylised peacock pavé-set all over with circular-cut diamonds between baguette diamond accents, the eye highlighted with a circular-cut sapphire, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.65 carats, mounted in platinum, approximately 75 x 50 mm, indistinct European marks.
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A lady's 18ct white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, retailed by Weber & Co, circa 1965 Manual winding movement, 18 jewels, silvered dial, applied dot and triangular indexes, circular case with diamond-set bezel and foliate lugs accented with baguette and marquise diamonds, dial signed by retailer, movement signed by Ebel, to an 18ct white gold weave bracelet accented with baguette, single and brilliant-cut diamonds, diameter 14 mm, overall length 165 mm.
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Diamond ring, designed as a cluster of old mine-cut and baguette diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.26 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size O.
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Diamond ring, Hardy Bros., mid 20th century, of half hoop design claw-set with a line of five graduated old mine-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size O, signed HB for Hardy Bros., numbered 1495. Accompanied by a Hardy Bros. outer box.
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Diamond brooch, circa 1930, the lozenge-shaped open work plaque centring a flowerhead cluster millegrain-set with old European-cut diamonds framed by similarly set rose, old mine and old European-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.12 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, approximately 45 x 25 mm.
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Rolex, a lady's platinum and diamond-set wristwatch ref 254 'Precision', circa 1955 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, dot and dart indexes, circular case with diamond-set bezel between tapering circular links set with diamond clusters, case, dial and movement signed to a Brazilian link bracelet, diameter 15 mm, overall length 150 mm.
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Diamond brooch, circa 1930, the open work lozenge-shaped plaque set with single, old European-cut and baguette diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.80 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 25 x 60 mm, French assay and indistinct maker's marks.
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A lady's platinum and diamond-set wristwatch, circa 1930 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 15 jewels, silvered hexagonal dial, applied Arabic numerals, rectangular case with a baguette and single-cut diamond geometric pattern extending to buckle form links, on a doubled cord bracelet with diamond set accents, length 22 mm, overall length 150 mm.
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Diamond ring, of toi et moi design, set with two brilliant-cut diamonds accented with similarly-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.70 carats, mounted in 14ct white gold, size L1/2.
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Diamond brooch, mid 20th century, modelled as a stylised bow centring a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.24 carats flanked by a pair of similar diamonds between diamond accents, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 1.51 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 48 mm. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA53493, dated 7 July 2014, stating that the 1.24 carat diamond is G colour, SI2 clarity.
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Diamond and onyx pendant necklace, the pendant of scroll and fleur-de-lys open work motif decorated all over by brilliant-cut diamonds highlighted by onyx suspending a geometric and repeating scroll plaque of similar design terminating in three diamond and onyx swing drops connected by diamond set collets, suspended from a trace chain set to the front with diamond set collets alternating between torpedo-shaped onyx and diamond spacers, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in…
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Diamond brooch, 19th century composite, designed as a floral spray with seven buds set en tremblant, decorated with rose and old mine-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 8.70 carats, mounted in silver and 18ct gold, length approximately 60 mm, numbered 678, later brooch fitting, three small diamonds deficient.
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Diamond 'Parentesi' necklace, Bulgari, circa 1990, the articulated choker designed as a series of polished stylised parenthesis motifs, the front pavé-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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18ct white gold and multi-gem 'Allegra' pendant, Bulgari, designed as an open work circular plaque, the front engraved BVLGARI supporting sliding collet-set cabochon gemstones including blue topaz, garnet, amethyst, peridot and citrine, approximately 20 x 30 mm, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks. Accompanied by a Bulgari box.
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Pair of diamond 'Doppio' earrings, Bulgari, each circular bombé surmount suspending a similar motif between an X-shaped link, pavé-set all over with round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 25 mm, signed Bulgari, clip fittings.
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18ct gold 'Parentesi' necklace, Bulgari, the articulated collar designed as a series of polished two tone stylised parenthesis motifs, weight approximately 218.76 grams, internal circumference approximately 385 mm, signed Bulgari.
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18ct gold and coral bangle, Bulgari, the sprung cuff designed as a series of coiled gaspipe links, the terminals centring a circular-cut coral plaque in a frame engraved BVLGARI, inner diameter approximately 60 mm, signed Bulgari.
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Parentesi' earrings, Bulgari, each clip modelled as a bombé half hoop, length approximately 20 mm, signed Bulgari, clip fittings.
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South sea pearl and diamond necklace, the front modelled as a pair of extended wings accented with baguette, kite-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats supporting a pair of cultured pearls terminating in a drop-shaped cultured pearl swing drop surmounted by brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a foxtail link chain, mounted in 18ct gold, circumference approximately 560 mm.
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Emerald and diamond ring, of ballerina design, centring a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.90 carats framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, within an undulating border of tapered baguette diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size O.
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Piaget, a lady's 18ct gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, case 926A6323874, circa 1975 Manual winding jewelled movement, textured dial, applied faceted indexes, circular case with diamond set bezel, case, dial and movement signed, on an integrated 18ct gold Piaget textured bracelet, gross weight approximately 64.30 grams, diameter 24 mm, overall length 170 mm.
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Diamond and ruby ring, centring a cushion-cut diamond weighing 2.49 carats collet-set above a brilliant-cut diamond surround, the shoulders embellished with a line of calibré-cut rubies and pavé-set diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, size L . Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA53197/1, dated 8 May 2014, stating that the 2.49 carat diamond is H colour, Pique 1 clarity.
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Ruby and diamond bracelet, the wide flexible strap claw-set with diagonal lines of round brilliant-cut diamonds between rows of circular-cut rubies flanked by a raised border of diamonds, the diamonds and rubies together weighing approximately 342.60 carats and 44.10 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct gold, gross weight approximately 213.31 grams, width and length approximately 55 mm and 175 mm respectively, Italian assay and maker's marks.
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14ct gold and diamond bangle, the oval hinged bangle decorated to the front with an open work oval plaque pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.65 carats, inner diameter approximately 58 mm.
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18ct gold pendant, modelled as an articulated clown accented with circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 40 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks.
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18ct gold 'Rugiada' sautoir, Calgaro, composed of multi-strands of fine mesh chain highlighted at intervals with polished white gold round beads to an a tassel terminating on similar beads, gross weight approximately 48.40 grams, circumference approximately 900 mm, signed Calgaro, Italian assay and maker's marks.
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Diamond ring, of toi et moi design, centring an oval diamond weighing 0.96 carats collet-set and mounted in 18ct two colour gold, size N. Accompanied by a Jewellery Council of South Africa mini report numbered 169078, stating that the 0.96 carat diamond is N colour, VS1 clarity.
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Bucherer, a lady's 18ct gold diamond and sapphire bracelet watch with concealed dial, circa 1970 Manual winding movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial with baton indexes, circular case concealed within a textured 18ct gold articulated bracelet studded with sapphires and diamonds, dial signed, diameter 14 mm, overall length 192 mm. Accompanied by a Bucherer case.
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Diamond ring, of cluster design centring a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 1.36 carats within an undulating surround of tapered baguette diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 1.32 carats, mounted in 14ct white gold, size J, adjustable shank . Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA53270/2, dated 27 May 2014, stating that the 1.36 carat diamond is I colour, SI2 clarity.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, Cerrone, the oval sapphire weighing approximately 10.19 carats is claw-set between shoulders channel-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size N, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by a Cerrone box.
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Diamond bracelet, designed as a line of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds alternating between diamond-set S-shaped baton links, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in 18ct white gold, gross weight approximately 8.80 grams, length approximately 185 mm.
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Ruby and diamond brooch, Kevin, modelled as a floral spray, the buds and leaves embellished with step-cut rubies between circular-cut diamonds, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 16.60 carats and 6.00 carats respectively, mounted in 14ct white gold, length approximately 70 mm, signed Kevin.
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Diamond ring, the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.44 carats is claw-set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size J. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA53472/3, dated 3 July 2014, stating that the 1.44 carat diamond is G colour, VVS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.53 carats is bezel-set between shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report copy numbered 15294339, dated 30 October 2006, stating the 1.53 carat diamond is G colour, SI2 clarity.
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Citrine ring, Tiffany & Co., the cushion-shaped checkerboard-cut citrine is claw-set and mounted in 18ct gold, size L1/2, signed Tiffany & Co., London hallmarks and maker's marks. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Tiffany & Co., each earring modelled as a quatrefoil knot, diameter approximately 20.5 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., clip fittings.
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Tiffany & Co., 1995, each elliptical hoop of ribbed design, length approximately 25 mm, signed and dated Tiffany & Co. 1995, clip fittings.
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18ct gold and pearl suite, Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co., comprising: a trace chain necklace accented at intervals with open work heart motifs between round cultured pearls measuring approximately 5.00 mm, with bracelet en suite, length approximately 410 mm and 180 mm respectively, signed Tiffany & Co., Peretti, Spain. (2) Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. outer box.
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., 1982, each designed as a stylised open work knot, length approximately 20 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Cummings, clip fittings.
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18ct gold and enamel bracelet, Tiffany & Co., designed as a line of articulated half round bombé links applied with green Paillonné enamel, terminating in polished gold batons, gross weight approximately 52.20 grams, inner circumference approximately 150 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, of bombé design pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 6.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size L1/2, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 189H-28.
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Pair of diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, each modelled as a half hoop pavé-set all over with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 8.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, later rhodium plated, length approximately 23.50 mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 6429 .
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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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Pair of turquoise and diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960, each designed as a flowerhead, claw-set to the centre with a circular buff top turquoise, the ten surrounding rope edged petals accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, diameter approximately 25 mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 75444, clip fittings.
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Pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, each surmount of cluster design centring an oval yellow sapphire claw-set within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a pair of similarly set clusters between diamond set collets, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 24.40 carats and 7.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 60 mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 33396, clip fittings. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels box.
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18ct gold, emerald, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, designed as a seated cat highlighted with a single cabochon emerald eye framed with diamonds, a cabochon ruby nose, the body accented with a buff top black onyx, length approximately 48 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 90028. LITERATURE Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York, 1978, p. 143.
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Pair of diamond and coloured diamond earrings, each fluted tapered hoop pavé-set with a row of alternating black and near colourless round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 8.50 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 28 mm, post and clip fittings, black diamonds not tested for natural colour.
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Black diamond and diamond brooch, Cerrone, modelled as a swan pavé-set with circular-cut black and near colourless diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.45 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, approximately 45 x 45 mm, signed Cerrone, black diamonds not tested for natural colour.
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Diamond 'Griffe' ring, Bulgari, 2008, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.04 carats is claw-set and mounted in platinum, size K, signed Bulgari, Italian maker's marks, numbered 37227. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 13653441, dated 11 September 2004, stating the 1.04 carat diamond is H colour, VS1 clarity, together with Bulgari papers and box.
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Tourmaline and ruby ring, of flowerhead motif claw-set to the centre with an oval pink tourmaline weighing approximately 12.60 carats, the surrounding blackened gold petals accented by circular-cut rubies together weighing approximately 8.23 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size approximately N1/2.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each of stylised heart motif, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds highlighted with a ribbon of baguette diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 19 mm, post and clip fittings, later rhodium plated.
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Diamond ring, centring an X-shaped plaque invisibly-set with a row of princess-cut diamonds above similarly set shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.40 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M.
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Diamond necklace, the front designed as a fringe of round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a necklace of baton links decorated to the front with similarly-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.50 carats, mounted in 14ct white gold, internal circumference approximately 420 mm.
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Diamond bangle, the oval hinged bangle is pavé-set to the top with round brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.75 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, gross weight approximately 42.70 grams, width approximately 8 mm, inner diameter approximately 62 mm.
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Sapphire and diamond brooch, modelled as a butterfly en tremblant, the wings pavé-set with circular-cut sapphires highlighted at intervals with similarly-cut diamonds, the body and antennae similarly set with diamonds, the eyes highlighted with pink sapphires, the sapphires and round brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 6.20 carats and 0.55 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, approximately 50 x 30 mm.
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Diamond bracelet, designed as an interlocking series of stylized chevron motifs centring a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds between a diamond set border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.50 carats, mounted in 14ct white gold, length approximately 180 mm.
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, David Webb, each clip designed as a reeded chevron motif, length approximately 28 mm, signed Webb, clip fittings.
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18ct gold necklace, Ilias Lalaounis, designed as a continuous line of open work articulated geometric motif links, gross weight approximately 132.00 grams, inner circumference approximately 450 mm, signed Ilias Lalaounis, numbered A21.
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Pair of 18ct gold and citrine earrings, Chaumet, each designed as a domed 'toit' motif centring a cabochon citrine, length approximately 28 mm, signed Chaumet Paris, French assay and maker's marks, numbered 324743 and 541279 respectively, spring clip fittings.
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Emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring on a sugarloaf cabochon emerald weighing approximately 6.47 carats, collet-set within an architectural surround pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly set shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.00 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M.
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Pair of diamond earrings, Harry Winston, each of flowerhead motif set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond, the surrounding petals decorated with marquise and pear-shaped diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 12.20 carats, mounted in platinum, diameter approximately 23 mm, clip fittings. Accompanied by a Harry Winston insurance appraisal dated 4 March 1974 and box.
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Diamond ring, Cerrone, the marquise-cut diamond weighing 3.86 carats is claw-set between shoulders set with a pair of trilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.36 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size L, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA53078, dated 11 April 2014, stating that the 3.86 carat diamond is J colour, SI2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Cerrone, the square modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.05 carats is claw-set between brilliant-cut diamond set split shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, size L1/2, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 11701383, dated 28 September 2001, stating the 5.05 carat diamond is I colour, SI1 clarity.
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Diamond ring Collet-set with an early modern brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.61 carats between shoulders millegrain-set with lines of single-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold and platinum, size N. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA53197/2, dated 8 May 2014, stating that the 2.61 carat diamond is N colour, VS1 clarity.
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Three 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond pendant necklaces, including Paloma Picasso, Elsa Peretti and Tiffany & Co., comprising: an open work heart motif, signed Tiffany & Co, Elsa Peretti, hallmarks for London; a stylised open work heart motif accented with brilliant-cut diamonds signed Picasso, T & Co., for Tiffany & Co. a Latin cross centring a princess-cut diamond framed by sapphires, signed T & Co., for Tiffany & Co., completed by 18ct gold trace chains. (3) Accompanied by three Tiffany & Co. outer…
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Pair of diamond earrings, Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., each modelled as a tapered elliptical hoop pavé-set all over with brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by a fluted edge, the diamonds together weighing approximately 10.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, approximately 25 x 17 mm, signed Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co.
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