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December Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:760
Sale Title:December Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:117
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:546
Date:2-Dec-2014
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A modern 18ct. yellow gold gem set urn pendant, classical tapered square section form encrusted with seed pearls, a single cabochon garnet and conforming tiger's eye. Suspension loops to top. Weight 7.6gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, pearl and small diamond suite of pendant and earrings, each with a single cultured pearl framed by a fine band of small set diamonds.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond set heart pendant, the front entirely set with old cut claw set small diamonds, tapered gold bale.
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A Victorian silver locket and chain, the Mayoral style chain with engraved links, the oval locket with embossed decoration to front, unmarked.
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A black pearl and diamond pendant, the large round black pearl with an 18ct. gold and diamond set bale, with a fine 9ct. gold chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct. Art Nouveau pendant, the wreath form frame set with small seed pearls with an oval facet cut amethyst to the centre, with conforming bale, together with a 9ct. gold chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant/ brooch, the scrolling leafy frame set with small seed pearls with a round facet cut peridot to the centre.
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A 9ct. rose gold and bloodstone set fob pendant, the oval panel in a rub-over mount, decorative scrolling open work frame and ring suspension. Hallmarked Chester 1919.
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold and carnelian fob seal, the oval panel intaglio cut with the head of a classical scholar, the domed panelled back with two C-form mounts to the cylindrical suspension ring.
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A vintage silver and lapis lazuli lady's necklace, the front with a tapering overall V-section of 12 lapis crescent sections set in rub-over silver mounts with chain link connections to each, bar and link neck chain.
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A silver fob chain, Prince of Wales links between paper-clip links, T-bar. Weight 67gms.
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A 9ct. gold fancy link Albert chain, complete with T-bar and two dog-clips. Weight 34gms.
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A vintage old necklace, graduating coral twigs, interspersed with small coral pebbles.
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A lapis lazuli necklace, the large rondel shaped beads interspersed with small round lapis beads, large silver parrot beak clasp.
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An antique tribal turquoise necklace, of graduating rondel shape beads, with large silver hook clasp.
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A 9ct. yellow gold fob chain, oval links, single 15ct. gold 'dog-clip' with locket and propelling pencil. Weight of chain and clip only 14.5gms.
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An 18ct. white gold finely woven rope form necklace, fine wire cylindrical form, parrot beak type clasp. Weight 26.4gms. Length 42 cm
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An 18ct. gold fob chain, the graduating curb link chain with one dog clip, T-bar and a rose gold capped petrified wood fob pendant. Weight 64gms.
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold, garnet and diamond snap bangle, the elongated top lozenge panel with 11 graduated facet cut garnets set in a row, small diamond pointers between, bead border, push-in tongue clasp. Hallmarked Chester 1911.
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A 9ct. yellow gold multi-link chain bracelet, the rows of textured and plain curb links set on an angle, push-in clasp. Weight 34.3gms.
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A good 18ct. yellow gold Prince-of- Wales bracelet, the large links with button activated push-in clasp. Weight 22.2gms.
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold and blue zircon bracelet, the curb links highlighted with seven claw set blue zircons, half padlock clasp.
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A heavy 24ct. yellow gold Chinese bangle/ bracelet, the open scrolling stylised dragon and phoenix form connected by a single heart, polished and frosted finish, a chain link connects to the back. Stamped 999.9. Weight 22.8gms.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, 73 round brilliant cut diamonds claw set and totalling 2.55ct
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A Mikimoto 14ct. gold and pearl bracelet, scrolling gold bars set with six sections of five pearls, marked 14K and the Mikimoto stamp, in official Mikimoto box.
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A Mikimoto 14ct. gold and pearl dress ring with matching earrings, the pyramid form mount set with four lines of three pearls with a larger pearl to the centre, the shank marked 14K and with the Mikimoto stamp, together with a matching pair of earrings, two pearls in a scrolling mount, screw for non-pierced ears, marked 14K and with the Mikimoto stamp in an official Mikimoto box.
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A c.1900 lady's silver Albertina bracelet, the fine rope twist double strand chain with engraved sliding fittings and two suspended tassels, two clip fittings.
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An estate 9ct. gold pearl and turquoise bracelet, the double belcher link chain set with alternating cabochon turquoise beads and freshwater pearls, a small enamelled and pearl set heart suspended from chain. One pearl broken.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond bangle, the hinged bangle set with seven small round brilliant cut diamonds in a rub-over mount, with 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds in groups of two in between each. Side hinge with safety clips. Approx. diamond weight 0.95ct.
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Two vintage Bakelite brooches, one a horse's head in dark orange/red tone with applied metal highlights, the other a circular black carved floral decorated brooch.
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Two vintage American bakelite horse head brooches, applied harness and inset glass eye detail.
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Two vintage American Bakelite horse brooches, one an amber toned as a horse's head, the other a prancing horse in a red colourway.
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An impressive estate lady's five stone diamond ring, the London Bridge setting with central 1.10ct Old European cut flanked by two graduating smaller same cut diamonds to each side, total diamond weight of 2.46cts, scroll pierced sides
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An impressive 1.72ct. diamond solitaire lady's ring in a 14ct. white gold setting, the round brilliant cut diamond of clarity SI-1, colour G-H, cut 'Good' and with nil fluorescence, held in a 4 claw 'V' setting with 14 further small round brilliant cut diamonds below the tall central mount, looping shoulders.
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A good 1.05ct. diamond solitaire lady's ring in a 14ct. yellow gold setting, the 1.05ct. round brilliant cut diamond of clarity VS-2, colour I-J, cut 'Good' and of strong blue fluorescence, held in a 4-claw tall 'V' setting with six small claw set round brilliant cut diamonds to the shoulders.
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An impressive lady's 14ct. white gold ruby and diamond cluster dress ring, the central 2.85ct. oval standard mixed cut natural ruby held in a 4-claw setting above an undulating wide band of 28 channel set baguette cut diamonds totalling 0.95ct., three small round brilliant cut diamonds flanking to each shoulder, three bar forked shoulders and band.
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A lady's modern solitaire diamond ring, the 0.83ct. round brilliant cut diamond of 'I' colour and 'VS1' clarity, Good+ make, rounded gypsy style setting with the top half in 18ct. white gold, the diamond in a countersunk setting, the lower band of 18ct. yellow gold. Total weight 9.62gms.
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An Art Deco emerald and diamond lady's dress ring in 18ct. white gold, the emerald cut large emerald held by triple claw mounts at each corner, flanked by three old brilliant cut diamonds in fine wire basket type mounts.
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An emerald and diamond ring, the impressive 11.40cts. Zambian square cut emerald, claw set in a frame pave set with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds, plus two baguette diamonds to each shoulder. Total diamond weight 0.68ct., set in platinum.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold, 16.47ct. emerald and diamond cluster ring, the large polished natural form oval cabochon emerald held by four claws framed by two rows of modern brilliant cut diamonds, the 40 diamonds totalling 3.19ct. set on a basket mount below. and front cover
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A striking pair of 18ct. white gold, emerald and diamond Art Deco style drop earrings for pierced ears, the stud fixed to an emerald cut emerald above a short 'V' section, suspended below a fine long oval open drop with loops below, all encrusted with small diamonds from which a further emerald cut emerald suspends. The 84 diamonds totalling 0.42ct., the four emeralds totalling 7.27ct. Length 5 cm
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A striking 18ct. white gold multi-white and yellow diamond set bracelet, the two joined rows in an Art Deco style each with nine modern square cut yellow diamonds totalling 4.86ct. framed and spaced by circlets and geometric links entirely set with modern brilliant cut diamonds, the 523 diamonds totalling 5.83ct., push-in clasp. As new.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold ruby and diamond set bracelet, the nine large oval cabochon rubies totalling 35.41ct., each in an oval setting, entirely framed by small modern brilliant cut diamonds, each of these links spaced by a smaller round link entirely set with further diamonds, the 315 diamonds totalling 2.96ct., push-in clasp with double safety clips.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold, ruby and diamond drop earrings, the stud fittings of small oval form entirely set with diamonds from which suspends a large teardrop form with central single ruby cabochon framed by pave set diamonds, scrolling outer frame, the two rubies totalling 7.37cts, the 74 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.69cts.
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A pair of modern 18ct. white gold and diamond set leopard head earrings in the Cartier style, each finely modelled head with open sections showing a black onyx panel beneath, entirely set with small diamonds, the 572 diamonds with a total weight of 3.24ct., the two onyx panels totalling 10.97ct., fittings for pierced ears.
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A modern 18ct. rose gold, multi-diamond and pearl set bat necklace, the bat pendant with open wings entirely encrusted with diamonds with a large circular pearl below, its cap mount of scrolling form set with further diamonds, the 221 diamonds totalling 1.74ct., the fine link 18ct. rose gold neck chain connecting to the wing tips.
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A striking and unusual 18ct. rose gold ruby and diamond set spider bangle, the large spider with a six lozenge panelled domed abdomen entirely set with rows of small rubies, the head encrusted with black diamonds, four white brilliant cut diamonds as eyes, a gold framed ruby cross set to the top of the head, the six legs forming the bangle. The 86 black diamonds totalling 1.03ct., the 347 rubies totalling 3.60ct. and the four modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.07ct.
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An 18ct. fluorite and diamond large pendant, the impressive striking green radiant cut fluorite of 44.5ct. framed by 24 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.60ct., suspended from an 18ct. white gold diamond set bale of tapered oval form.
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An outstanding 14ct. white gold, tanzanite and diamond pendant; the fancy floral cluster pendant set with a central 2ct. oval mixed cut tanzanite which is surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, a further 20 small oval mixed cut tanzanites and 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds. The pendant with a matching tanzanite set chain. In illuminated presentation case. Total tanzanite weight 45cts., total diamond weight 1ct.
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An impressive quality Art Deco platinum and diamond lady's estate dress clip/ brooch in a geometric and scroll shape, set with 144 diamonds mainly in slightly older cutting style, each clip in an open pierced geometric and flowing design, typical of the period, the two triangular sections fitting to the base frame to form the complete brooch, the diamonds include 10 early modern/transitional modern brilliant cut totalling 1.45cts, 12 baguette cut of 0.75ct. and 122 single and older single cuts totalling 2…
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An 18ct. gold and diamond Art Deco style ring, the 0.36ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount and surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds in a diamond form mount, a further 12 smaller diamonds grain set to a pierced square mount supporting the diamond form. Upright shoulders. TDW 2.06cts. All diamonds good colour (D-G).
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An 18ct. yellow gold multi-stone diamond ring, this unique handmade ring with a central row of five round brilliant cut diamonds with a surround of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, finely pierced filigree rails. Total diamond weight 2.06cts, colour G-H.
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A platinum and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.69ct.round brilliant cut diamond claw set, the raised square shoulders each grain set with a row of five round brilliant cut diamonds, the central diamond of good colour - E.
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An 18ct. white gold and blue topaz ring and earring suite by the internationally recognised Brazilian jewellery company H. Stern, the ring with a central oval facet cut blue topaz framed by two smaller oval cuts, totalling 5.75cts and a single 0.01ct. diamond set to one shoulder, the earrings each with an oval facet cut blue topaz totalling 3.20cts
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An 18ct. yellow gold and coral dress ring, the deep red oval coral cabochon in a rub-over mount and surrounded with a plaited furled ribbon outer frame
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An estate Art Deco platinum and diamond ring, the cruciform and square mount set with nine old cut diamonds, approximate diamond weight 0.90ct.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the three clusters set with a single round modern cut brilliant diamond and surrounded by 10 small single cut diamonds. TDW 0.74cts..
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold propelling pencil/fountain dip pen, telescopic and sliding extensions by Sampson Mordan & Co. Total weight 15.8gms.
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A c.1900 15ct. yellow gold propelling pencil, cylindrical, engraved. Total weight 11.4gms.
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An 1876 full gold sovereign, Melbourne Mint.
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A George III gold guinea coin, 1790 with gold pendant, bale attached. Weight 9gms.
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A c.1900 heavy 18ct. yellow gold falcon stick pin, the fully modelled bird seated upon a perch, ruby eyes and gold pin. Weight 8.8gms.
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An 18ct. gold diamond and pearl triple stick pin, the centre pin with a natural pearl surrounded by 14 senaille cut diamonds, with white enamel decoration to outer ring, two smaller pins connected by a fine gold chain, also set with a small pearl cap to top, in original box and with a valuation.
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A N.Z. colonial maker 9ct. gold and tusk brooch, the two small tusks joined with a gold mount highlighted in relief with two fern leaves and N.Z., a bell suspended below, two fine chains to the shaped mounts at the tip ends. Engraved maker's initials G.E.W. for George Whitmore of Otahuhu.
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A N.Z. colonial maker 9ct. yellow gold and tooth MIZPAH brooch, the two connected incisor type teeth with central mount with maker's initials to the back for George Whitmore, as above, smaller gold mounts towards the tips. One tip with loss.
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A N.Z. colonial 9ct. rose gold and tusk brooch, gold cap end, shield and strap mounts.
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A colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone locket with chain, the shield form locket with both sides set with a polished panel of greenstone, opens to reveal two photos, the frame profusely decorated with a large conforming gold bale, the fancy link chain with a plain 9ct. gold extension to the back.
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A N.Z. colonial gold bearing quartz pendant, the tapered flat sided pendant with curved end held in a scroll engraved 9ct. gold mount with fixed suspension loop, jump ring and two 'dog-clip' clasps attached. Some damage to one face of the quartz tablet. Length of pendant 5 cm
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A N.Z. Tony Buller 'Patoni' silver turtle pendant on chain, engraved detail, maker's marks to base, on flat sectioned curb link neck chain.
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A 9ct. 1926 sports medallion fob, shield form within a circle frame awarded to W. McCullum '1st 50 YDS. O.S.L.S.C.'.
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A N.Z. colonial 18ct. yellow gold and paua star brooch, the eight point star with engraved detail, a paua panel mounted to the centre in a fine rope frame, presentation inscription to reverse 'Presented to W. Way, New Plymouth F.V.11-6-26', possibly a Fire Brigade medallion. Total weight 12.1gms.
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A colonial greenstone and gold capped bar brooch, each cap with a round gold ball, 'N' to one 'Z' to the other. Length 6 cm
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A colonial N.Z. greenstone and gold bar brooch, gold cap to each end with an 'N.Z.' to the centre. Length 5.5 cm
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A colonial N.Z. greenstone and 9ct. gold bar brooch, each end with a small 9ct. gold pearl set ivy leaf, a gold cap to the centre with a small round greenstone bead suspended. Length 5 cm
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A 9ct. gold and Chinese jade carved panel ring, the oval panel in a floral design, claw set.
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An 18ct. Chinese vibrant green jade dress ring, the oval cabochon panel held in four claws above a stylised floral setting, forked shoulders.
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A 14ct. white gold and green jade dress ring, the oval cabochon rich mid/deep green panel above a large tapered knotted type design.
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A c.1910 22ct. yellow gold wedding band, half hooped design. 6.4gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and coral lady's dress ring, the oval cabochon coral of 'angel skin' colouring in a rub-over mount with applied rope twist frame. Total weight 5gms.
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A heavy 18ct. diamond set eternity band, the half hoop design band with six recessed modern brilliant cut small diamonds. Weight 8.6gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and amethyst set lady's dress ring, the oval facet cut amethyst in a deep rub-over mount, rope twist shank. Weight 3.6gms.
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A quality modern lady's clear/opaque white jade, 18ct. white gold and diamond set dress ring, the half hoop jade band with 18ct. white gold side mounts supporting the three floral clusters to the top each of seven small brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over mount.
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An 18ct. red coral vintage ring and earring set, the ring with large a circular cabochon orange/red coral gem set to a plain tapered mount with enclosed back, the plain conforming earrings with 18ct. yellow gold mount for pierced ears.
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Two vintage 18ct. yellow gold band rings, half hoop style. Weight 6.1gms.
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A vintage Gucci silver and enamel band ring, recessed encircling bands of traditional Gucci red and green enamel, maker's name to the side.
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A 9ct. ruby and diamond Art Deco style ring, the open circular domed top with central diamond cut ruby with four further marquis shaped rubies issuing from each corner, separated by triangular framed small brilliant cut diamonds.
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A heavy 18ct. yellow gold and diamond band ring, the central swivelling captured band with three recessed set modern brilliant cut diamonds, the main band with domed finely ribbed shoulders. Weight 16.9gms. Probably a Chopard design.
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An onyx, 18ct. white gold and diamond dress ring, the large circular dome top with four onyx panels, a white gold cross separates, set with small diamonds in crossed rows, a further row of small diamonds encircles the border, the substantial white gold mount with flared shoulders. Total weight 14.8gms. In the manner of Mont Blanc.
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A retro 14ct. white gold and aquamarine dress ring, oval facet cut 7ct. aquamarine claw set on a high round mount with a bark finish.
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A 9ct. gold and three stone diamond ring, the three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set with a semi-upswept leaf decoration to each shoulder. TDW 0.59cts
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A pair of 18ct. gold cultured pearl and diamond lady's earrings, each with a single grey pearl highlighted with a small brilliant cut diamond set to the side, for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and sapphire earrings, for pierced ears, each with two cornflour blue claw set small sapphires.
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A pair of Art Deco 18ct. white gold and diamond lady's drop earrings, for pierced ears, the top triangular cluster of three small circular facet diamonds with fine chains suspended below supporting the floral cluster of six further smaller diamonds, in original green gilt tooled leather Morocco box.
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A pair of 18ct. yellow gold retro style earrings, the domed forms with brushed fine textured finish, clip-on fittings to reverse. Height 7.1gms.
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A pair of 18ct. yellow and yellow, white gold and diamond lady's dress earrings, tapered form, the yellow S-scroll above the white gold S-scroll set with three graduated modern brilliant cut diamonds in a row. Total diamond weight 0.50ct. of I colour and SI clarity
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A pair of quality black onyx, 18ct. white gold and diamond set large circular ring form earrings, the black onyx band with a narrow central encircling white gold band, the front and back halves entirely set with small modern brilliant cut diamonds, hinged for pierced ears. Diameter 3 cm, total diamond weight 0.38cts.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond set 'Chanel' earrings, the double link C's entirely set with small modern brilliant cut diamonds. Total diamond weight 0.28ct.
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A pair of Victorian 9ct. gold earrings, the Etruscan style, teardrop form with double sided decoration suspended from hooks for pierced ears.
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A suite of tortoise shell pique work brooch and earrings, the brooch of circular form with six fluted sections inlaid with decorative gold work, the earrings of small spheres and suspended obelisks similarly gold inlaid.
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A pair of 9ct. yellow gold hoop earrings, oval form, circular hollow section, fittings for pierced ears. Weight 4.8gms.
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