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Fine Jewellery — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:195
Sale Title:Fine JewelleryLots with images:195
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:148
Date:25-Nov-2014
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An Art Nouveau gold and diamond-set bat brooch and a paste, enamel and pearl bat pendant, circa 1900, the brooch, sculpted as a textured gold bat with out-stretched wings and rose-cut diamond eyes, together with a pendant, designed as a bat with green plique-a-jour out-stretched wings, decorated throughout with circular paste, suspending a similarly-set star and freshwater pearl drop, to the paste-set crescent moon surmount, brooch mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, width 5.5 cm, gross weight 6.8 grams,…
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An Art Nouveau enamel, diamond and ruby bat brooch, circa 1900, the body of the bat set throughout with old-cut diamonds, accented by a circular-shaped ruby eye, to the out-stretched pale blue plique-a-jour enamel wings, mounted in gold, width 4.0 cm
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An emerald and diamond snake bracelet, early 20th century, of flexible sprung design, the engraved head of the snake set with an oval-shaped cabochon emerald and old-cut diamond cluster, to the rose-cut diamond eyes and engraved tail, emerald weighs approximately 1.25 carats, diamonds approximately 1.00 carat total, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, gross weight 65.9 grams
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A Victorian opal and diamond crescent brooch, circa 1890, the crescent moon plaque set throughout with thirteen graduated circular opal cabochons, interspersed by old-cut diamonds, with detachable fittings, diamonds approximately 1.00 carat total, mounted in gold, length 9.5 cm
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A bronze and enamel butterfly brooch, 2nd half of 19th century, modelled as a gilt bronze butterfly, the glass wings encasing butterfly wings, the body decorated by black enamel, width 11.8 cm, height 8.4 cm
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A diamond-set snake ring, early 20th century, modelled as a polished gold snake, the head decorated with an old-cut diamond, diamond weighs approximately 0.25 carat, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, ring size I
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A garnet and diamond-set bracelet, early 20th century, of hinged design, the engraved head of the snake set with an oval-shaped garnet carbuncle, measuring approximately 14.3 mm x 11.6 mm, to the rose-cut diamond eyes, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, gross weight 34.2 grams, inner circumference 17.5 cm
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A Victorian chalcedony and pearl cameo demi-parure, late 19th century, comprising a brooch/pendant and earrings, the brooch designed as an oval-shaped onyx plaque depicting a classical female in profile, mounted within a double wire-work frame of scrolling decoration, accented at quarter intervals by seed pearl bars, suspending three articulated pearl and gold tassels, ear pendants en suite, pearls untested, mounted in gold, brooch/pendant length 7.5 cm, width 4.0 cm, ear pendants length 4.0 cm
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A Victorian banded agate and enamel pendant, dated 1859, the heart-shaped banded agate mounted within a gold and black enamel snake surround, with rose-cut diamond eyes, to the enamel suspension hoop, the reverse comprising a glazed and green grosgrain locket compartment, engraved 'G.C.E April 1859', mounted in gold, some enamel deficient, length 4.0 cm, width 2.8 cm
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Three antique hardtone intaglio seals, each mounted with a bloodstone intaglio, two depicting crests, the third depicting a hanged man with the motto 'Every man has his attachments', opening to reveal a glazed compartment, mounted in gold, intaglios: 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm, 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm, 1.5 cm x 2.5 cm
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A silver-gilt Archaeological Revival parure, 19th century, composed of a broad hinged bangle with applied Assyrian figures, each within wire rectangular borders, together with an oval pendant with applied single Assyrian figure, with bow suspension and tear-shaped drop, glazed compartment to the reverse, a pair of matching earrings, and an oval brooch with two Assyrian figures, engraved detail, with French assay marks, in a fitted case, bangle inner circumference 16.5 cm, brooch length 8.5 cm, earring…
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A gold and malachite parure, dated 1830, comprising a necklace, earrings and a brooch, the necklace composed of twelve graduated carved malachite cameos depicting classical male and female busts, each set within a scultped gold surround of foliate, bead and shell motifs, joined by gold spacers of similar decoration, the matching earrings of pendeloque design, depicting winged putti, together with a brooch depicting a female bust, the reverse with glazed compartment comprising braided hair, engraved 'F.M &…
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A pair of gold and malachite earrings, late 19th century, the engraved circular-shaped plaques of floral motif, centring an applied Maltese cross set with four malachite panels, centring an applied gold flowerhead, mounted in gold, plaque diameter 2.4 cm
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A pair of gold and turquoise earrings, circa 1880, of pendulous design, each set with six turquoise cabochons within wirework surrounds, to the applied ropetwist and bead decoration, with to the polished bead terminal, to the turquoise-set repousse floral surmount, mounted in gold, length 8.0 cm
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A pair of Etruscan revival garnet earrings, late 19th century, of domed pendulous design, set with four foil-backed garnet cabochon collets, each within an applied ropewist surround, to the applied bead and ropetwist decoration, mounted in gold, length 5.6 cm
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A Victorian diamond and pearl locket, dated 1887, the oval-shaped brushed gold locket decorated to the front with an applied polished gold Maltese cross, set to the centre with an old-cut diamond, with seed pearl and applied chain decoration, the reverse engraved 'Given by Arnold John Davies as a remembrance to his dear sister Teresa 1887', opening to reveal two glazed compartments, with suspension loop, mounted in gold, gross weight 38.2 grams, length (including suspension loop) 6.8 cm, width 4.0 cm
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A lava cameo brooch, late 19th century and a shell cameo pendant, early 20th century, comprising an oval-shaped lava cameo depicting a bacchante wearing a headdress of fruiting vine and holding a basket of fruit, mounted within a polished rose gold surround, the reverse of the cameo inscribed 'Abbondanza', with pendant fitting, together with an oval-shaped shell cameo pendant, depicting the bust of a woman seated to the right, in a polished yellow gold frame, with brooch fitting, cased and accompanied by a…
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Two ivory brooches, late 19th century, the first brooch, designed as an oval plaque centring upon a carved ivory cameo depicting the bust of a classical robed maiden with flowers in her hair, mounted within a polished gold frame with foliate detail, the second brooch, designed as a large carved ivory putto, cameo brooch mounted in gold, 7.5 cm x 6.5 cm, putto brooch 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm
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An enamel and gold brooch, 19th century, the polychrome enamel panel depicting a lady and a child in regional Swiss dress, mounted within a repousse and cuir roule gold frame, the reverse of the panel signed 'Berne', mounted in gold, 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm
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A citrine and seed pearl ring, late 19th century, the oval-shaped citrine set within a surround of seed pearls, between trifurcated shoulders, citrine weighs approximately 20.00 carats, pearls untested, mounted in gold, ring size I
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A group of Victorian mourning jewellery, circa 1870, comprising an oval-shaped plaque decorated with hair fashioned in Prince of Wales plume and floral designs, decorated with gold thread and a line of seed pearls, mounted within a sculpted gold twisted branch surround, to the reverse with gold framed glazed compartment, together with a heart-shaped pendant decorated with plumes of hair within a chased gold surround, to the reverse with cream silk glazed compartment, and a heart-shaped seed pearl and…
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A shell cameo brooch, late 19th century, designed as an oval-shaped shell cameo depicting an angel in prayer in high relief, mounted within a polished gold frame of engraved cuir roule and bead decoration, with pendant fittings, mounted in gold, 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm
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An antique enamel and pearl demi-parure, late 19th century, comprising an oval-shaped locket pendant, the cover decorated by a sculpted bird with cabochon ruby eye and seed pearl 'eggs' and nest, perched on a polychrome enamel floral branch, opening to reveal two glazed compartments, together with a matching oval-shaped plaque brooch, the earrings designed as a similarly-decorated articulated oval plaque, to the scrolling surmount with articulated ropetwist and bead tassel, mounted in gold, pearls untested…
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A pair of enamel and diamond earrings, each designed as a domed gold surmount centring a round brilliant-cut diamond collet, suspending a 19th century pendant composed of a blue circular enamel plaque and a sphere, each set with old brilliant-cut diamond starburst decoration, the reverse of the sphere decorated by an enamelled gold star, each terminating with an enamel and diamond-set pipkin, surmounts are associated and signed Maas Stuttgart for Werner Maas, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, diamonds…
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A lady's enamel and diamond-set pocket watch, by Longines, late 19th century, the polychrome enamel cover depicting a putto rowing a boat preceded by two swans and a bird, accented by rose-cut diamond foliate decoration, to the reverse engraved with the initials 'Ct', opening to reveal a circular cream enamel dial, with Roman numerals and Arabic numeral outer track, subsidiary seconds dial and blued steel hands, dial and movement signed Longines, case with maker's mark Ehj & Co for E H Jaccard & Cie Geneve…
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A sapphire and diamond ring, early 20th century, the navette-shaped plaque set thoughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, centring an oval-shaped sapphire, weighing 3.81 carats, the shoulders each set with a single diamond, to the bevelled hoop, diamonds approximately 1.00 carats total, mounted in yellow gold, plaque 48.0 mm x 15.0 mm, ring size P 1/2 . Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin, with evidence of heat…
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An enamel and diamond silver-gilt Rococo revival pendant/brooch, late 19th century, centring an oval-shaped blue enamel plaque, set within a highly decorated surround, the sculpted putti supporting rose-cut diamond floral garlands and a single old-brilliant-cut diamond collet, suspending an associated pearl pendant, to the diamond-set foliate surmount, pearl untested, diamonds approximately 0.45 carat total, in a fitted case by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent Street, London, W1,…
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A pair of cultured pearl, diamond and enamel earrings, designed as a scrolling blue enamel ribbon, intertwined with a line of old brilliant-cut diamonds, each suspending a baroque cultured pearl, measuring approximately 10.5 mm, diamonds approximately 0.60 carat total, length 6.8 cm
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A diamond butterfly brooch, circa 1860, retailed by Hancocks & Co, London, the pierced wings set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, accented by fourteen graduated old-cut diamond collets, the body centring an old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat, to the old-cut diamond head with cabochon ruby eyes and rose-cut diamond antennae, diamonds approximately 4.60 carats total, mounted in silver and gold, with later retailer's case by Hancocks & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd, 1 Burlington Gardens, London, Wix…
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An Edwardian multi-coloured zircon and diamond dress ring, circa 1910, the elongated oval-shaped plaque, set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamond, centring a line of graduated circular-shaped zircons of yellowish-orange, yellowish-green, brown and orangey pinks hues, between diamond diamond-set tapering shoulders, zircons approximately 10.60 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total, mounted in platinum, ring size I 1/2 . Zircon is a naturally occuring gemstone, not to be confused with…
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A coloured diamond, diamond and pearl spider brooch, circa 1890, the cushion-cut yellow diamond body mounted within a rose-cut diamond cluster surround, to a bouton-shaped pearl, with cabochon emerald eyes and textured gold pincers, the legs set throughout with rose-cut diamonds accented by two cabochon rubies, detachable fittings, pearl untested, yellow diamond weighs approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in silver and gold, French assay mark, width 6.5 cm
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A Victorian enamel and diamond-set watch pendant, late 19th century, of heart-shaped design, the navy blue guilloche enamel cover decorated with an anchor and a cross, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a circular white enamel watch face, with black enamel Roman numerals and blued-steel hands, to the enamel reverse, decorated with a rose-cut diamond star, opening to reveal the key-wind movement, with chased sides and circular suspension hoop, with associated gold and black enamel key,…
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An amethyst, diamond, pearl and enamel pendant, by Watherston & Son, late 19th century, centring an oval-shaped amethyst, measuring approximately 25.0 mm x 30.0 mm, within a white and black enamel floral surround, set with alternating old-cut diamonds and pearls, to the diamond and enamel detachable surmount of foliate motif, with original detachable brooch fittings, pearls untested, amethyst weighs approximately 80.00 carats, diamonds approximately 0.50 carat total, mounted in gold, in a fitted case by…
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A diamond and emerald butterfly brooch, retailed by Mappin Brothers, circa 1911, each wing closed-set with a butterfly wing, the body designed as four graduated circular-cut diamonds to the head set with a rose-cut diamond and emerald eyes, engraved to the reverse 'brevete dans tous les pays' (patented in all the countries), maker's marks, mounted in 15 carat gold, London hallmarks, 1911, fitted case from Mappin Brothers, 220 Regent Street, London, W, width 6.0 cm
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A pearl and diamond ring, circa 1930, the pearl mounted above a pierced domed top set throughout with old and single-cut diamonds, pearl untested, diamonds approximately 0.60 carat total, mounted in platinum and 14 carat yellow gold, size P
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A retro diamond dress ring, circa 1940, of scrolling openwork design, millegrain set throughout with old brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 0.72 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size M
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A jadeite, enamel and diamond pendant, the carved floral jadeite panel suspended from a rose-cut diamond and black enamel surmount, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, French assay mark, length 8.0 cm . Purchased from the Oxeda Collection, Christie's Magnificent Jewels, Geneva, 15 May 2002, lot 75
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A diamond and gem-set giardinetto brooch, mid 20th century, the basket set throughout with single-cut diamonds, centring a trilliant-cut and a kite-shaped diamond collet, accented by three shield-shaped synthetic rubies, the base composed of three baguette-cut diamonds, issuing sprays of flowers set with vari-cut diamonds, a circular and a navette-shaped sapphire, baguette-cut synthetic sapphires, cabochon emeralds, and navette-shaped synthetic rubies, diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, plaque…
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A pair jasperware and diamond earrings, each designed as a pale green and white jasperware bead, encircled by strung cut steel beads, suspended from a pierced tapered line of millegrain rose-cut diamond panels, to the old brilliant-cut diamond surmount, length 6.4 cm
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A two row coral necklace, comprising one hundred and fifty-four graduated coral beads, measuring from 17.0 mm-6.5 mm, with associated coral cameo clasp depicting the bust of a classical soldier within a highly decorated gold surround, clasp is adapted, mounted in gold, longest strand 68.0 cm, shortest strand 63.5 cm
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A gold powder compact, retailed by Jw Benson, Old Bond Street, London, 1950s, sculpted as a polished gold apple, with engraved leaf detail, opening to reveal a circular mirror, powder compartment and powder applicator, the front of the case engraved 'To the Fairest', with oval-shaped suspension hoop, numbered Rd 307049, mounted in 9 carat yellow gold, gross weight 19.3 grams, height approximately 3.5 cm, width approximately 2.5 cm, retailer's case for Jw Benson Ltd, 25 Old Bond Street London
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A retro amethyst and diamond brooch, 1940s, the polished gold bow centring a rectangular-shaped amethyst flanked by a line of seven rose-cut diamonds, amethyst weighs approximately 28.00 carats, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, gross weight 30.2 grams, width 9.6 cm
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A retro diamond cocktail ring, 1940s, of bombe design, modelled as a pair of juxtaposed pave-set diamond cubes, against a polished gold and diamond-set ground, diamonds approximately 1.30 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, French assay mark, gross weight 13.1 grams, ring size I 1/2
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A ruby, diamond and cultured pearl seashell brooch, the undulating gold shell decorated with circular-shaped rubies and single-cut diamonds, accented by a single cultured pearl, measuring approximately 5.3 mm, rubies approximately 0.90 carat total, diamonds approximately 0.30 carat total, gross weight 19.0 grams, length 4.4 cm, width 4.1 cm
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A pair of turquoise, freshwater pearl and diamond earrings, the detachable drop-shaped carved turquoise pendants of floral motif, decorated with textured white and yellow gold foliate and berry detail, accented by round brilliant-cut diamond collets, to the matching cluster surmounts set with freshwater pearls, diamonds approximately 0.70 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, surmount length 3.0 cm, total length 8.0 cm
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An enamel, ruby and diamond fox bracelet, composed of three sculpted fox heads with turquoise blue enamel decoration, the whiskers and snout set with single-cut diamonds and accented by black enamel, to the circular-shaped ruby eyes, set between pairs of polychrome enamel textured nut links, signed Rossignoli (indistinct), diamonds approximately 0.30 carat total, rubies approximately 0.36 carat total, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, Italian assay marks, gross weight 77.3 grams, length 18.5 cm
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A carved ivory and ruby dragon bracelet, early 20th century, the carved ivory bangle designed as twin dragon heads suspending a sphere, with ruby-set eyes and applied gold whiskers, the carving inset with gold wire-work decoration, mounted in 14 carat white and yellow gold, inner circumference 19.0 cm
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Two necklaces, comprising two necklaces, the first, composed of a series of graduated round ivory beads, interspersed by seven carved round and barrel-shaped beads, and two Shibiyama beads inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone, together with a synthetic turquoise necklace, the graduated round beads measuring 25.7-7.7 mm, suspending a carved coral bead pendant, flanked by a pair of freshwater pearls, terminating with a coral bead tassel, ivory necklace length 48.0 cm, turquoise necklace length 50.0 cm
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A ruby and diamond mask brooch, the gold face set with two round brilliant-cut diamond eyes, decorated by a head band of round brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a drop-shaped ruby, diamonds approximately 0.50 carat total, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, gross weight 40.6 grams, 6.5 cm x 4.5 cm
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A multi-gem pendent necklace, by Suzan Kelley, the heart-shaped pink toumaline cabochon surmounted by a sculpted gold Egyptian deity, the wings decorated by circular-shaped pink and blue sapphires, emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, to the fine link neckchain, signed Kelley, Italy, pink tourmaline weighs approximately 27.00 carats, sapphires approximately 1.00 carat total, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, width 6.2 cm, inner circumference 56.5 cm
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A South Indian Kada bangle, fabricated from gold sheet, the hinged gold bangle of repousse decoration depicting a series of graduated Makara heads, suspending a ball representing the Sky God Kirtimukha, the terminating heads accented by cabochon ruby eyes, with ruby-set screw mechanism, mounted in gold, gross weight 37.4 grams, inner circumference 16.0 cm
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A gem-set and ivory brooch/pendant, modelled as a textured gold elephant head, decorated by a cabochon emerald and diamond head-dress suspending an articulated turquoise drop, to the ruby eyes and ivory tusks, with diamond-set suspension hoop, mounted in 18 carat yellow and white gold, gross weight 42.3 grams, length 6.0 cm, width 4.7 cm
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A diamond, cultured pearl and gem-set brooch/pendant, the openwork plaque of foliate motif, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, centring an oval cabochon ruby and diamond cluster, accented by a single square-shaped emerald, the articulated drop-shaped South Sea pearl, measuring approximately 11.0 mm, with associated neckchain (not illustrated), diamonds approximately 0.94 carat total, length 4.5 cm
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Two pairs of elephant earrings, the first, designed as a carved coral elephant with gold ropetwist bridle decoration, suspended from a gold link chain set with two round brilliant-cut diamond collets, to the circular-shaped coral surmounts, the second, a pair of sculpted gold elepant earrings, set thoughout with circular ruby, emerald and rose-cut diamond collets, suspended from a polished gold hoop surmount, gold elephant earrings signed UnoAerre, coral elephants mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, length 5…
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A suite of emerald, ruby and freshwater pearl Indian jewellery, the necklace designed as a pierced gold fan pendant, centring an oval-shaped cabochon ruby and pearl cluster, set throughout with navette-shaped emeralds, circular-shaped rubies and pearls, suspending an articulated fringe of faceted emerald and ruby beads, surmounted by a circular-shaped cabochon ruby, emerald and pearl cluster, to the neckchain composed of a series of cabochon rubies, blister pearls and emeralds, with ruby bead backchain,…
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A multi-coloured tourmaline and diamond cross ring, modelled as a cross, the front of the ring set with five tourmaline of orange, pink and green hues, set within a round brilliant-cut diamond border, diamonds approximately 1.00 carat total, tourmalines approximately 9.00 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size O
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A cultured pearl necklace, composed of twenty-nine cultured pearls of white and golden hue, measuring approximately 13.7 mm-11.9 mm, with diamond-set textured ball clasp, clasp mounted in 18 carat white gold, length 42.5 cm
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An opal and diamond ring, the rectangular-shaped opal plaque, measuring approximately 3.8 mm x 1.5 mm, crossed by a ribbon set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, to the diamond-shoulders, diamonds approximately 0.60 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size O
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A pair of coloured diamond, diamond and cultured pearl earrings, the oval-shaped South Sea pearls, measuring approximately 12.5 mm, each suspended from a line of round brilliant-cut diamonds and marquise-cut yellow diamonds of butterfly motif, to the diamond-set surmounts, diamonds approximately 0.30 carat total, mounted in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold, length 3.3 cm
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A pair of amethyst, coloured diamond and diamond earrings, the drop-shaped amethysts, each mounted within an articulated scrolling plaque surround, set throughout with graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, to the yellow diamond accents, amethysts approximately 6.00 carats total, diamonds approximately 3.96 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, length 6.7 cm
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A pair of beryl and diamond earrings, the pear-shaped beryl drops of orangey-yellow hue, each suspended from a scrolling surmount set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.20 carats total, beryl approximately 15.80 carats total, mounted in 18 carat yellow and white gold, length 5.0 cm
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An aquamarine and diamond pendant, the heart-shaped aquamarine suspended from a round brilliant-cut diamond collet and a graduated diamond-set suspension loop, aquamarine weighs approximately 4.50 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, length 2.5 cm
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A pair of peridot, amethyst and diamond earrings, each composed of a faceted cushion-shaped peridot and amethyst, each within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, with diamond collet accent, suspended from a diamond-set line surmount, peridot approximately 5.40 carats total, amethyst approximately 2.80 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.10 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, length 4.5 cm
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A diamond cross pendant, composed of a series of baguette-cut diamonds within a round brilliant-cut diamond border with cross-over diamond detail, on a trace-link neckchain, diamonds approximately 1.15 carats total, pendant and chain mounted in 18 carat white gold, pendant length 2.7 cm, width 2.3 cm, chain length 41.0 cm
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A diamond cross pendant, of budded cross design, the arms composed of two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds, with diamond trefoil terminals, centring a diamond collet, to the polished suspension loop, diamonds approximately 1.64 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, length (not including suspension loop) 5.0 cm, width 4.3 cm
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A diamond-set brooch, modelled as a safety pin, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, maker's mark, diamonds approximately 0.40 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, gross weight 4.2 grams, width 5.0 cm
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A pair of diamond earrings, the front and interior of each hoop mounted with a line of round brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diameter 6.0 cm
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A diamond-set dress ring, of saddle design, the front of the ring pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat gold, rhodium plated, diamonds approximately 0.70 carat total, ring size K
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A pair of amethyst and diamond earrings, each earclip designed as a pair of slightly graduated circular-shaped amethyst and diamond clusters, diamonds approximately 0.80 carat total, amethysts approximately 8.00 carats total, mounted in 9 carat white gold, length 2.5 cm
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An amethyst, diamond and cultured pearl bracelet, designed as an oval-shaped amethyst, measuring approximately 33.0 mm x 27.0 mm, set within a surround of alternating diamond-set square collets and pearls, on a three row bracelet, the pearls measuring approximately 8.4 mm each, set at intervals with diamond-set bar spacers, amethyst weighs approximately 95.00 carats, mounted in gold, length 19.5 cm
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An amethyst and diamond ring, the navette-shaped amethyst, measuring approximately 42.0 mm x 20.0 mm, set within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, between bifurcated diamond-set shoulders, with polished hoop, amethyst weighs approximately 42.00 carats, diamonds approximately 1.30 carats total, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, ring size M
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A diamond bracelet, the front of the hinged bangle set with baguette and briilliant-cut diamonds of braided design, diamonds approximately 6.00 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, inner circumference 17.0 cm
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings, of bombe design, the circular surmounts set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, within a graduated tapered baguette-cut diamond demi-surround, each suspending a round brilliant-cut diamond collet and white bouton-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 14.2-14.0 mm x 13.8-13.2 mm, diamonds approximately 10.50 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, length 4.5 cm
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A cultured pearl and diamond ring, the cultured pearl, measuring approximately 13.5 mm, set within an undulating surround of round brilliant-cut and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 2.40 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, ring size G 1/2
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An emerald and diamond-set necklace, of brushed gold design, composed of a series of twisted openwork triangular links, centring a knotted plaque terminating with a drop-shaped emerald collet, the front of the necklace accented by six brilliant-cut diamond collets, signed Fibula, emerald weighs approximately 0.50 carat, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, length 41.6 cm, gross weight 39.7 grams
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A pair of diamond and gem-set earrings, each decorated by a butterfly, set throughout with circular-shaped pink sapphires, accented by brown diamond eyes, against an openwork tsavorite garnet foliate panel, to the blackened gold hoop surround, pink sapphires approximately 2.20 carats, mounted in 18 carat blackened gold, diameter 6.0 cm
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A coloured diamond and garnet ring, modelled as a frog, the body pave-set throughout with coloured diamonds of orangey-brown hue, accented by tsavorite garnet eyes, to the textured satin gold half-hoop, diamonds approximately 0.80 carat total, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, ring size P 1/2
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A coloured diamond and gem-set ring, modelled as two cobra heads, pave-set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds of light greenish-brown hues, the textured heads of each snake decorated by a drop-shaped faceted citrine collets, tsavorite garnet eyes and mother-of-pearl panels the reverse set with carved mother-of-pearl, accented by diamonds and coloured diamonds, maker's mark, diamonds approximately 1.00 carat total, mounted in 18 carat yellow and blackened gold, ring size L 1/2
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A coloured diamond and garnet ring, designed as a sculpted gold horse head, the face pave-set throughout with coloured diamonds of light yellowish-brown hue, the blackened gold textured mane decorated with circular-shaped garnets, to the polished gold ears and tsavorite garnet eyes, maker's mark, diamonds approximately 0.80 carat total, mounted in 18 carat yellow and blackened gold, ring size N
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A pair of diamond earrings, of bi-coloured design, the front of the drop-shaped hoop earrings pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, set at intervals with sculpted yellow gold ropetwist bars, diamonds approximately 1.44 carats total, mounted in 18 carat yellow and white gold, French and Italian assay marks, gross weight 17.4 grams, length 2.8 cm
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A coin pendant and necklace, by Bulgari, the swivel pendant set with an ancient silver Syrian coin within a gold surround engraved 'Syrie Demetrios I 162-150 Av.J.C', the pins set with circular-shaped cabochon rubies with fluted knotted suspension loop, on a polished oval and navette link neckchain, pendant with maker's mark, chain signed Bulgari, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, Italian assay marks, pendant weighs 17.0 grams, length 3.8 cm, chain length 80.5 cm, weighing 49.5 grams
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A gold charm bracelet, the gold curb link bracelet suspending a series of fifteen gold, paste and gem-set charms including; a slipper, an elephant, a toothbrush, an old-fashioned automobile, a sapphire and ruby-set dancing ballerina automaton, a ring suspending coins, a stein, an amphora, a steamer, a clown, a kangaroo, a goldfish, a trumpet, a carriage and a globe, bracelet mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, charms mounted in 9, 14 and 18 carat gold, gross weight approximately 162.5 grams, inner…
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A diamond, ruby and pearl ring, designed as a flowerhead, centring a pearl within a cluster of circular-shaped rubies and wirework stamen, to the petals set throughout with old brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds, against a ground of gold foliate decoration, accented by two oval-shaped rubies, to the openwork hoop, pearl untested, diamonds approximately 0.50 carat total, rubies approximately 1.00 carat total, mounted in 14 carat white and yellow gold, ring size P
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A diamond and sapphire watch bracelet, the bracelet suspending a stylised heart-shaped watch pendant, the dial set throughout with pave-set diamonds and circular-shaped sapphires with black enamel hands, surmounted by a single brilliant-cut diamond collet, to the bracelet composed of a series of polished and textured oval-shaped and anchor links, accented by a single cabochon sapphire collet, quartz movement, signed G&T Gold Collection, numbered 483-001 7098, diamonds approximately 0.40 carat total,…
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A lady's diamond and gem-set bracelet watch, by Montre Royale Geneve, the circular-shaped dial pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with gilded hands, to the bezel composed of a series of ruby, emerald and sapphire flowerheads centring brilliant-cut diamonds, with diamond-set floral lugs, the gold bracelet of ropetwist and polished gold links to the engraved buckle clasp, quartz movement, maker's mark for Montre Royale Geneve, numbered 1372, diamonds approximately 1.20 carats total, rubies…
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A diamond dress ring, the oval-shaped domed plaque set with a cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds, on an asymmetrical tapering hoop, diamonds approximately 1.20 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, ring size Q
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An enamel and diamond bracelet, French, early 20th century, centring a scrolling blue enamel plaque, intertwined with a sculpted gold leaf, set throughout with graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds, the adjustable bracelet composed of curved ribbed panels, maker's mark Jp, diamonds approximately 1.20 carats total, mounted in yellow gold, French assay marks, length 16.0 cm
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A George II memento mori turquoise and black enamel gold ring, 1759, centring an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon, the shank composed of continuous S-scroll motifs, with gold lettering 'DEP OB: 10 JULY 1759 AE 77', maker's mark W.H, enamel deficient, ring size N 1/2
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A ruby and diamond bar brooch, mid 19th century, comprising three clusters, the central cluster set with a circular-shaped ruby surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by a pair of diamond clusters, mounted in yellow gold, one ruby deficient, length 4.0 cm
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A Victorian diamond and enamel locket bangle, dated 1865, the front of the bangle composed of twin oval-shaped blue guilloche enamel lockets, each mounted with an applied gold star, set throughout with old brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, centring a diamond-set bar with fleur-de-lys terminals, each opening to reveal a photograph compartment, the shoulders of the bangle each applied with an engraved fleur-de-lys plaque, to the tapering hinged bangle, the interior of the bangle engraved 'P.C.H from L.R.S…
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An amethyst, pearl, enamel and diamond pendant, late 19th century, the oval-shaped amethyst set within a surround of alternating bouton-shaped pearls, rose-cut diamond collets and square-shaped black enamel collets set with rose-cut diamonds, to the pearl and diamond suspension loop, amethyst weighs approximately 75.00 carats, pearls untested, length 5.0 cm
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An Australian goldfield's miner's brooch, by George Richard Addis, circa 1895, the crossed pick and shovel, centring a gold nugget, suspending an articulated bucket pendant, the gold bar accented by ropetwist decoration, to the reeded gold ball terminals, signed G.R Addis 18C, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, length 5.5 cm
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A gold and chalcedony pendent necklace, designed as a series of elongated gold curb-links, suspending a rotating oval-shaped sardonyx pendant and a polished gold bar pendant, mounted in 9 carat yellow gold, weighing 68.0 grams, length 56.0 cm
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An enamel and diamond pendant, designed as an engraved gold frame decorated by enamelled flowerheads, each centring a round brilliant-cut diamond collet, the sculpted gold female seated in profile, accented by a diamond-set necklace and earrings, with blue enamel headdress, against a ground of polychrome plique- a-jour enamel, to the diamond-set suspension loop, maker's mark, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, hallmarked, length 4.9 cm
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An emerald and diamond ring, early 20th century, the three circular-shaped emeralds, set between two round brilliant-cut diamonds, to the finely pierced scrolling gallery, diamonds approximately 0.30 carat total, emeralds approximately 0.50 carat total, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, ring size N
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A three-stone diamond ring, early 20th century, centring an old brilliant-cut diamond flanked by a pair of smaller old brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by four rose-cut diamonds, to the pierced scrolling gallery and diamond-set shoulders, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, ring size L . Accompanied by a report from the Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL), Australia, stating that the central diamond weighing 2.00 carats, is G colour, SI2 clarity. Report number AA53894/1, dated October 3rd 2014. Also accompanied by…
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An emerald and diamond ring, circa 1930, the square-shaped emerald collet set within a round brilliant-cut diamond cluster, flanked by a pair of tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders with scrolling detail, emerald weighs approximately 4.00 carats total, diamonds approximately 2.30 carats total, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, ring size M
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A diamond single-stone ring, by Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 1.38 carats, within a six-claw setting, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered 22086367, mounted in platinum, with original leather diamond certificate folio, ring size I 1/2 . Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate stating that the diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity. Certificate number 22086367/H07100111
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A diamond-set 'Celebration' ring, by Tiffany & Co., the polished band inset with ten round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed T & Co., diamonds approximately 0.20 carat total, mounted in platinum, ring size O 1/2
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A pair of diamond earrings, by Tiffany & Co., the pear-shaped diamond drops, weighing 0.40 carat each, suspended from a round brilliant-cut and marquise-cut diamond line, to the round brilliant-cut diamond surmount, signed Tiffany & Co., diamonds weigh 1.44 carats total, mounted in platinum, with maker's case, length 2.0 cm
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