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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:649
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:124
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:540
Date:19-May-2015
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An 18ct. gold medal, with a Crab and 'Cancer' to the front. Weight 4gms
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A 14 ct. gold, ruby and diamond pendant, the scrolling heart form pendant set with 15 round brilliant cut rubies and nine round brilliant cut diamonds, with a 14ct. gold chain
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A 14ct. yellow gold and diamond pendant, the freeform nugget type pendant set with a 0.30ct. round brilliant cut diamond and six smaller round brilliant cut diamonds. Weight 11gms
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A 14ct. gem set 'Tree of Life' pendant, the pearl, sapphire and ruby set tree on a round medal with 'sun ray' backing
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A 14ct. gold sand dollar pendant, the round pendant in the form of a sand dollar (starfish)
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A Victorian silver and Montrose agate pendant, in the form of a Celtic cross, the Belcher link chain with two silver dog clips
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A modern 14ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond dress necklace, the three oval cabochon Ceylonese sapphires of good quality and 27 round brilliant cut diamonds set to the main central trefoil winged section supported by two smaller sections supported from a fine link gold neck chain.
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A 14ct. gold necklet, the articulated flat link necklet with push clasp and safety catch, stamped '14kt'. Total weight 64gms. Length 4 cm
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A 14ct. gold and diamond pendant, the teardrop shaped gold frame with a 1.00 ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount to the centre, the base set with a further six round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. TDW 1.60cts, with fine 14ct. gold chain
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A c.1900 9ct. rose gold muff chain, single 'dog-clip' clasp attached, uniform oval faceted links. Length 140 cm, weight 14.6gms
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A gold on silver lady's decorative muff chain, the oval length highlighted with flowerhead ball forms and spiralling sections, 'dog-clip' clasp. Length 140 cm
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A modern Italian 14ct. yellow gold lady's neck chain, scrolling S-form open links, 'parrot-beak' clasp. Weight 12.6gms. Length 44 cm
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A tribal necklace of authentic West African trade beads, ostrich shell discs and Arabic marble beads. Length 6.8 cm
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A necklace of old and rare black coral Yemeni prayer beads, Arabic silver, fresh water and cultured pearls. Length 6.7 cm
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A multi-strand necklace, of tribal beads including malachite, glass, turquoise and green hardstones. Length 5.8 cm
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A necklace of natural green and ochre coloured banded agates, malachite and West African akau brass spacers. Length 5.1 cm
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A colourful tribal inspired necklace, of assorted beads including seed beads, glass, horn, hardstone and turquoise. Length 6.6 cm
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A Jordanian tribal necklace, of ornate pottery and carnelian beads, a large low grade silver medallion hangs from the base set with rough polished gemstones
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A glass, copper bead and 'Swarovski' pearl graduated bead necklace
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A necklace formed of 15 bars of tortoiseshell, joined by small rings and with further decorative sections suspended from some lower bars
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A vintage necklace of rolled paper beads, formed as 15 elongated bugal type beads interspersed with small coral and black bead spacers
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A red coral bead necklace, uniform alternating size circular beads. Silver clasp. Length 46 cm
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A uniform red coral bead necklace, silver clasp. Length 46 cm
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A red coral small bead triple strand necklace, silver clasp. Length 50 cm
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A modern silver and red coral sectional necklace, of graduated coral branch sections in sturdy silver rub-over mounts, strong red toning with pale inclusions. Length 44 cm
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A 14ct. white gold and tanzanite pendant, the oval facet cut tanzanite held by four claws within an open setting supported from a tapered bale
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A tribal type necklace, consisting of a single strand silver, Czechoslovakian crystal and agate beads, the base with four strands of matching beads
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A lapis lazuli necklace, a single strand of round uniform beads with a large cabochon disc to the base
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A vintage amber bead necklace, the graduating amber beads of diamond form facet with an amber screw clasp. Length 66 cm
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A butterscotch amber necklace, graduating size polished nuggets
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A contemporary suite of silver and gemstone jewellery, comprising a pendant on a thick articulated link chain, a ring and a pair of earrings, all set with oval cabochon rose quartz, designed and made by the German avant-garde designer Christina Schweizer
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An 1876 gold full sovereign
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An 1896 gold half sovereign, Melbourne Mint
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A 1981 gold sovereign, the proof coin in presentation case
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A 1901 U.S. $10 gold coin, the eagle to one side with head of liberty to the other, set in a 14ct. gold mount to enable wearing as a pendant. Total weight 21gms
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A 1900 U.S. $20 gold coin, the eagle to one side and the head of Liberty to the other, set in a 14ct. gold mount to enable wearing as a pendant. Total weight 36gms
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A vintage 9ct. engraved yellow gold propelling pencil, steel body
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, seed pearl and pale blue stone brooch, the bar form with circular centre highlighted with leaves
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A c.1900 15ct. yellow gold, diamond and seed pearl crescent brooch, set with eight old mine cut diamonds alternating with the nine graduated seed pearls
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Three regimental items, includes; two sweetheart badges for 'The Suffolk Regt.', one 9ct. yellow gold, the other silver and a Morocco leather cased enamelled pin with motto in garter 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y P Pense' framing a rose, all surmounted by a crown
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A World War I Royal Army Medical Core (R.A.M.C.) sweetheart brooch, 9ct. gold inlaid insignia in conforming frame enclosing the black disc. Hallmarked London 1915.
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A good early 19th century classical cameo brooch, oval form with a winged maiden and child, silver filigree scrolling frame
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, amethyst and seed pearl bar brooch, the large facet cut circular amethyst framed by a ring and scrolling arms highlighted with seed pearls
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A late 19th century European silver and hand painted portrait brooch, the large near square panel painted with an elegant young girl, ringleted hair, flowers to her front, gilded decorative frame
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and opal circular brooch, open worked with a starburst centre framed by a ring of circles, all highlighted with circular opal cabochons, one missing
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A good Edwardian 9ct. yellow and white gold diamond starburst brooch, the tapered starburst white gold top set with graduating old cut diamonds, some absent, the star screw mounted on a knife edge yellow gold bar. In fitted box
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold mounted large cameo brooch, the elegant woman with scrolling hair, in profile, the rub-over mount with a wide scrolling border. Total weight 20.6gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl brooch, the curved sprig with floral and leaf sections. Weight 2.7gms
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Two pieces of tortoiseshell pique work, a bangle set with gold stars and initials, together with a brooch liberally inlaid with flowers, a phoenix bird and decoration to edge, rquires a new pin
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A vintage tortoiseshell pique suite, five buttons set with gold designs to the centre, together with a brooch and two rings with silver decoration
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A vintage fancy 9ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch, the woman's head in profile, the open scrolling wide frame with decorative leaf design. Total weight 22.9gms
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A 14ct. yellow gold, emerald, ruby and sapphire lady's brooch, formed as three finely sculpted flowerheads each with three coloured stones to the centre, stamp mark to the reverse. Weight 14.4gms
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A c.1900 N.Z. colonial 9ct. yellow gold and gold bearing quartz fob pendant, flared faceted form, the coronet cap mount with engraved detail and vacant cartouche, angular capped mounting around the entire width. 4 cm x 2.3 cm
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A c.1900 9ct. rose gold and greenstone 'Kia Ora' fob chain, the central shield with fret cut detail flanked by four greenstone bars with engraved cap mounts, two gold plated dog-clip catches attached
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An old Bowenite greenstone gold mounted pendant, irregular tapered section, possibly an old Maori example with two rows of gold rings attached, showing good old wear
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A late 19th century N.Z. colonial greenstone and gold cross, the greenstone bars with engraved and decorated central and top cap mount, suspension loop and clip attached to the reverse covering what appear s to be a N.Z. maker's mark
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A N.Z. 'Stoneham', 9ct. gold pendant brooch, the decorative bar supporting the large 'J' flat form pendant with engraved detail and highlighted with turquoise cabochons and seed pearls, stamped with maker's name to the reverse. Weight 5.8gms
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A good N.Z. colonial greenstone and gold heart pendant, the dark toned stone with black flecked inclusions, pin mounted to the centre with a fern leaf wreath, gold pinned loop o the top
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A good N.Z. colonial 15ct. yellow gold and gold bearing quartz arrow brooch, the large central oval gold bearing quartz panel in a coronet mount to the arrow form with engraved tip and feather end, knife edge bar, stamped '15ct.'. Length 6.5 cm, in fitted vintage hinged lid box
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A N.Z. colonial 9ct. yellow gold mounted tusk brooch, engraved bands and central fern leaf on strap mount
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A quality c.1900 New Zealand Petersens Ltd. 15ct yellow gold, peridot and seed pearl snap bangle, the central green peridot framed by a row of seed pearls, the triple bar frame with leaf highlights further decorated with seed pearls. Stamped mark 'P. LTD.'
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A Tony Buller N.Z. silver Ho-o bird brooch, modelled with wings raised and long tail, finely engraved. Impressed mark 'silver'. Length 12 cm
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A Tony Buller N.Z. silver dragon brooch and matching earring set, the conforming sinuous entwined dragons with fine engraved detail, the brooch stamped 'STG SIL' and one earring stamped 'SILVER'
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A Jim Wheeler N.Z. silver tuatara brooch, cast naturalistic form with fine detail, impressed jeweller's monogram to reverse. Length 8.1 cm
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An impressive large 9ct. yellow gold, sapphire and multi-diamond ladies/gents dress ring, the cornflower blue cushion cut sapphire in rub-over mount framed by 24 modern brilliant cut diamonds including four larger set to the corners and a further nine graduated diamonds to each shoulder, cushion shape overall form to the top, wide flared shoulders. Total 17.2gms
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A modern 18ct. yellow gold and three stone diamond ring, the baguette cut diamonds with central stone of 0.42ct. flanked by two diamonds each of 0.24ct., colour G, clarity V.S.
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An impressive modern designer 18ct. white gold, yellow diamond, green garnet and ruby frog ring, the large form with 15 larger oval facet cut yellow diamonds set to its back spaced by smaller yellow diamonds totalling 4.93cts., the body and legs entirely encrusted with circular facet cut green garnets totalling 0.92ct., highlighted with white modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.60ct., the eyes each set with a single ruby totalling 0.11ct.
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A pair of modern designer 18ct. white gold, diamond and sapphire tassel drop earrings, the crescent form supports encrusted with pave set diamonds supporting the leaf bell form drops, further encrusted with diamonds, each with seven long tassel drops of sapphire cabochons, the diamonds totalling 2.67cts
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An impressive pair of 18ct. white gold, diamond and emerald fairy and drop earrings, the fairies with diamond encrusted wings, an open scrolling double entwined branch form pendant drop with further encrusted modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.97ct., the large oval emerald drop enclosed, the two emeralds totalling 19.9cts.
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A 15ct gilded gold (tested) choker necklace in the Etruscan manner retailed by London & Ryder, as a 42 cm integral link 'snake' chain suspending 70 alternating long marquise and shorter talon shaped drops, closed with a push-in clasp. In original Morocco case with satin and velvet lining with gilt London & Ryder 17 New Bond St. London International Exhibition 1862 stamp. 70 grams
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond London Bridge ring, the three rubies totalling 0.55 of medium-dark red, separated by two old European cut diamonds of approx. 0.32ct.
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A 9ct. yellow and white gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the central oval cornflower blue faceted sapphire, claw set above six illusion set modern brilliant cut diamonds, raised by plain curved bars and forked leaf shoulders
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A 14ct. yellow and white gold sapphire and diamond coronet ring, the oval deep blue/black Australian type sapphire above the diamond set shoulders with three tapered baguettes and a single round brilliant cut set to each side.
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A 1970s 18ct. yellow gold, opal and emerald lady's cluster dress ring, the grid of 12 opals set in three rows spaced by six small emerald cabochons, all claw set in a high coronet type mount
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A stylish 1970s lady's 14ct. white gold, emerald and diamond dress ring, the emerald cut emerald held by four claws above the open oval shape and bar form shoulders set with a combination of baguette and single cut diamonds totalling approx. .25ct.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and solitaire diamond coronet ring, the 0.38ct. round modern brilliant cut of colour H-I and clarity SI1 and 'Of very good make', claw set.
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold diamond set cluster ring, the central raised diamond with 20 surrounding diamonds set in four groups of four with a diamond interspacing, TDW 0.40ct. The raised setting with a wire basket support.
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A vintage art jeweller made 14ct. yellow gold and large pearl ring, the massive half pearl mounted above a double row of small coral type head sculpted sections, an open looping basket mount to the mildly tapered wide band, the basket stamped 'Sena Ltd', the band stamped '585'. Total weight 14.7gms
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold and opal cabochon ring, the circular domed opal with red flash in a rub-over mount with pierced lower band, plain tapered shoulders
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A George III 18ct. yellow gold and seed pearl signet type ring, the flat oval disc set with a central cluster of nine seed pearls, flared ridged shoulders, hallmarks for Chester and maker MK 'unidentified' c.1789 to 1807. Weight 2.8gms
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold and turquoise bridge ring, the five oval graduating turquoise cabochons held by claws including some as plain flowerheads
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and rock crystal cameo ring, finely carved with a classical woman in profile, frosted finish, the wide tapered mount with classical panelled decoration, deep open back, forked shoulders. Total weight 7.7gms
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A 1960s 14ct. yellow gold and opal cluster domed ring, the wide elliptical panel set with 63 graduating opal cabochons, plain flared wide shoulders
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A c.1960s 14ct. yellow gold and multiple sapphire Princess ring, the tapered top with four graduating rows of circular facet cut sapphires framing the central larger sapphire to the top
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A 14ct. yellow gold and coral lady's dress ring, the large red/orange oval cabochon coral in a rub-over mount
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A 14ct. yellow gold and citrine lady's dress ring, the cushion cut citrine held by four claws in a tapered square setting, forked shoulders
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A 14ct. yellow gold and sapphire lady's dress ring, the oval facet cut sapphire held by four claws in an open oval setting
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An 18ct. white gold and London blue topaz lady's dress ring, the oval facet cut topaz held by four claws in an open setting
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A 14ct. white gold and five stone tanzanite London Bridge ring, the uniform oval facet cut stones each held by four claws
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A 14ct. white gold and tanzanite lady's dress ring, the oval facet cut tanzanite held by four claws, open forked shoulders
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A pair of 14ct. white gold and tanzanite earrings, each with a single oval facet cut tanzanite held by four claws
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An 18ct. gold, diamond and coral ring, the mount in the form of delicate leafy branches, set with five small round brilliant cut diamonds with an oval cabochon coral to the centre
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An 18ct. yellow gold and opal dress ring, the designer ring with a bark finish and set with a 3.50ct. oval cabochon white opal with good colour play of green and reds
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A 14ct. yellow gold and pearl ring, the designer dress ring in the form of six furled leaves each set with a pearl, the split shoulder and half the shank with a bark finish
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A designer 9ct. yellow gold and amethyst dress ring, the large domed ring with an oval facet cut amethyst claw set to the centre, with pierced bark finish
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A designer 14ct. yellow gold and silver dress ring, the large domed ring with alternating bands of silver and gold
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A 1920s 18ct. yellow and white gold synthetic ruby and diamond cluster ring, the shaped circular form with a central vibrant red stone and four smaller at the quarters framed by four old brilliant cut diamonds, knife edge shoulders
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A vintage European 14ct. yellow gold, onyx and diamond dress ring, the large lozenge form black onyx panel framed by a row of claw set modern brilliant cut diamonds, wide forked shoulders
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold diamond cluster ring, the central princess cut diamond of 0.15ct. in a plain white gold frame bordered by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds, channel set, totalling 0.24ct.
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A pair of 9ct. gold and diamond earrings, hinged with a plain back and diamond set front which contains 19 single cut bead set diamonds, notched post for pierced ears, TDW 0.40 carat.
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