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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:247
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:247
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:168
Date:31-Aug-2015
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Gold and opal locket necklace, early 20th century, comprising a fancy curb link chain suspending a rectangular hinged photo locket centring a claw-set circular cabochon opal, gross weight approximately 50.65 grams, locket approximately 40 x 22 mm, chain approximately 470 mm, indistinct European marks.
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Jade and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a boat-shaped jade framed by sixteen circular-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size H.
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Omega A lady's 18ct gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with concealed dial ref 7015 mvt 13259693 case 11190255 circa 1955 Manual winding movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, applied dot and dagger indexes, quatrefoil form case with reeded bezel, dial concealed by hinged cover set with brilliant-cut diamonds, case, dial and movement signed to an integral articulated unsigned bracelet, diameter 14 mm, overall length 179 mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats.
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18ct gold and coral brooch, circa 1880, the lozenge-shaped plaque embellished with cabochon coral, gross weight approximately 31.17 grams, approximately 70 x 30 mm.
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Pair of 18ct gold, emerald and diamond earrings Each of cluster design centring a rectangular-cut emerald framed with twenty-two brilliant-cut diamonds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 11.00 carats and 2.20 carats respectively, approximately 17.50 x 16.70 mm, post and clip fittings.
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15ct gold, aquamarine, demantoid garnet and pearl necklace, Duggin, Shappere & Co., Melbourne, early 20th century, designed as a trace chain highlighted to the front with three claw-set cushion-shaped aquamarines alternating between circular-cut green garnets suspending to the centre a pearl and green garnet set swing-drop terminating in a pear-shaped aquamarine, the aquamarines together estimated to weigh approximately 17.70 carats, inner circumference approximately 420 mm, maker's mark for Duggin,…
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15ct gold, aquamarine and diamond pin, Hardy Bros., mid 20th century, of cluster design centring a cushion-shaped aquamarine weighing approximately 3.50 carats bordered by fourteen millegrain-set old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.90 carats, completed by a bar and pin, length approximately 80 mm, signed HB for Hardy Bros.
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18ct gold, diamond and gem-set necklace, Louis Fiessler, designed as an articulated line of fancy links, channel-set to the front at intervals with carre-cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds, the sapphires, rubies and emeralds stated to weigh 2.88 carats, 1.87 carats and 1.40 carats respectively, gross weight approximately 93.85 grams, length approximately 430 mm, maker's marks for Louis Fiessler.
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18ct white gold, diamond and ruby brooch, modelled as a pair of swallows perched on a twig, the eyes accented with cabochon rubies, the body pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats, approximately 65 x 30 mm.
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18ct gold, ceramic and amethyst 'Chandra' ring, Bulgari, circa 1994, of bombe form centring a cabochon amethyst collet-set in a gold bezel to a ceramic mount, the shoulders carved in a naturalistic manner, size I, signed Bulgari.
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18ct gold and mother-of-pearl 'Bvlgari-Bvlgari' bracelet, Bulgari, designed as a trace link chain set to the front at intervals with three undulating circular open work plaques engraved to the obverse and reverse Bvlgari Bvlgari between smaller plaques embellished with mother-of-pearl, length approximately 210 mm, adjustable, signed Bulgari.
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18ct gold, ceramic and tourmaline 'Chandra' ring, Bulgari, circa 1994, centring a cylindrical-shaped carved ceramic bead flanked by a collet-set cabochon tourmaline, size L, signed Bulgari.
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18ct gold and peridot 'Tubogas' ring, Bulgari, modelled as a coiled snake the sprung ring is designed as a series of gaspipe links, the head collet-set with a pear-shaped peridot, size M, adjustable, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks.
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18ct gold, diamond and gem-set 'Naturalia' ring, Bulgari, 1990s, of naturalistic fish motif, the head highlighted by a circular-cut ruby eye framed by pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the body accented with a cabochon green tourmaline between shoulders engraved in a chevron pattern motif, size K, signed Bulgari.
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Pair of 18ct gold and sodalite pendant earrings, Ilias Lalaounis Each surmount modelled as a rosette suspending an oval sodalite plaque applied with a polished gold classical motif between a foxtail wire connector, gross weight approximately 42.77 grams, length approximately 65 mm, maker's mark for Lalaounis, numbered A21, clip fittings. Accompanied by a Lalaounis box. LITERATURE Ilias Lalaounis, Metamorphoses, Ilias Lalaounis, 1984, p. 78 (illustrated, another example)
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Ilias Lalaounis Each designed as a swirled stylised ribbon, gross weight approximately 24.65 grams, diameter approximately 30 mm, signed Lalaounis, maker's mark for Lalaounis, clip fittings.
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Platinum and diamond 'Sevillana' pendant, Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co., of elliptical form pave-set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.70 carats, completed by a black silk cord, approximately 25.00 mm, signed Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co.
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Platinum, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace, Tiffany & Co., of cluster design centring a cushion-shaped sapphire framed by a border of brilliant-cut diamonds suspended from a similarly set surmount completed by a fine trace chain, the sapphire and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats and 0.20 carats respectively, pendant numbered D467833, signed T & Co for Tiffany & Co., chain signed Tiffany & Co.
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Tiffany & Co. A lady's 18ct white gold and diamond wristwatch ref T-E01-001 no L3760 & 22-004 Atlas circa 1995 Quartz movement, silvered dial, square case, applied white gold Roman numerals to the bezel, diamond-set bezel, snap back, dial and case signed with an 18ct white gold Tiffany & Co. buckle, 21 mm square.
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Platinum and diamond 'Victoria' ring, Tiffany & Co., circa 1997, designed as a flowerhead, the four marquise-shaped diamonds are collet-set on the bias between split shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.64 carats, size L, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Platinum, 18ct gold, ruby and diamond 'Victoria' ring, Tiffany & Co., circa 2000, claw-set with a circular-cut ruby flanked by a pair of marquise-shaped diamonds accented by a brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, size J1/2, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold, amethyst and tourmaline 'Camelia' ring, Chanel, designed as a camellia, the petals embellished with similarly shaped amethyst framed by a polished gold border to a continuous entwined half hoop, the shoulders accented with a pear-shaped tourmaline bud, size L, signed Chanel, maker's marks, numbered 131153.
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Pair of gold, amethyst and tourmaline 'Camelia' earrings, Chanel, each designed as a camellia, the petals embellished with similarly shaped amethyst framed by a polished gold border between pear-shaped tourmalines, approximately 40 mm, signed Chanel, maker's marks, numbered 13D406, post and clip fittings.
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18ct white gold and diamond 'Camelia' ring, Lorenz Baumer, Chanel, the fine band modelled as a silhouette of a camellia is designed as a continuous line of brilliant-cut diamonds, size 48 (F), signed Baumer, Chanel, maker's marks, numbered 126682.
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18ct white gold, diamond and agate 'Camelia' ring, Chanel. 18ct white gold, diamond and agate 'Camelia' ring, Chanel, centring a white agate carved camellia claw-set to a cross over half hoop highlighted at one end with a leaf motif pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, size I, signed Chanel, French assay and maker's marks, numbered 48 6S2552.
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18ct gold and pearl 'Camelia' ring, Chanel. 18ct gold and pearl 'Camelia' ring, Chanel, the 13.50 mm wide band designed as a continuous line of applied floral motifs alternating at intervals between a cultured pearl embellished in a ropework collet between a beaded border, size M1/2, signed Chanel, numbered 17F122.
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18ct gold and diamond necklace, Chanel, designed as an articulated line of diamond-shaped plaques pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by bombe polished gold triangles, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.30 carats, gross weight approximately 109.16 grams, circumference approximately 420 mm, engraved to the edge Chanel, numbered 20 I 5304 T2, reversible.
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18ct gold, chalcedony and diamond pendant necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1984, modelled as a bow the centre accented with three brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by green chalcedony framed by a polished border completed by a fine trace chain, length approximately 355 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, dated 84 Oct 13, numbered B397C20.
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18ct gold and mother-of-pearl 'Vintage Alhambra' pendant necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a trace chain suspending an open work four leaf clover embellished with a mother-of-pearl plaque framed by a beaded surround completed by a parrot clasp, length approximately 410 mm, adjustable, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered JB.002070.
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18ct gold, chalcedony and diamond pendant necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, modelled as a butterfly, the body accented with three brilliant-cut diamonds, the wings highlighted with chalcedony framed by a polished border completed by a fine trace chain, length approximately 430 mm, adjustable, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered B4398 C 41.
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18ct gold, lapis lazuli and diamond pendant necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels Stylised as a butterfly, the body accented with a brilliant-cut diamond stated to weigh 0.03 carats, the wings claw-set with lapis lazuli bordered by a sculpted surround completed by a fine trace chain, length approximately 470 mm, adjustable, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered B4040 L1335.
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18ct gold and diamond 'Ballerina' pin, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as an arabesque ballerina accented with a brilliant-cut diamond head and fluted gold tutu, approximately 15 x 28 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered B1426 A73, pin and tack fitting.
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18ct gold and carnelian 'Vintage Alhambra' necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a trace chain highlighted at intervals with an open work four leaf clover embellished with a carnelian plaque framed by a beaded surround completed by a parrot clasp, length approximately 850 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered BL 235305. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels case.
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18ct rose gold, tourmaline and diamond ring, claw-set with a heart-shaped pink tourmaline stated to weigh 43.27 carats, the claws, shoulders and under rail embellished with rose and circular-cut diamonds stated to together weigh 3.97 carats, size O1/2.
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14ct gold ballpoint pen, Tiffany & Co., circa 1960, of bamboo motif, length approximately 130 mm, signed indistinctly Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold brooch/enhancer, Tiffany & Co., of abstract form the tiered octahedral motif is accented by fluted chevron motifs, gross weight approximately 29.60 grams, diameter approximately 40 mm, signed Tiffany.
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Tiffany A lady's platinum and diamond-set bracelet watch circa 1930 Manual winding movement, 17 jewels, black dial, Arabic numerals, rectangular case with diamond-set bezel integrated within a platinum and diamond-set link bracelet, dial signed Tiffany, length 30 mm, overall length 157 mm.
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Platinum, south sea pearl and diamond pendant necklace, Tiffany & Co., the round cultured black Tahitian pearl measuring approximately 10.85 mm surmounted by a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.18 carats is suspended from a fine trace chain, length approximately 450 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., circa 2000, designed as a 4.75 mm half round grooved band, accented at intervals with twenty round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.20 carats, size I, signed T & Co for Tiffany & Co.
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Platinum and diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.19 carats is claw-set between a line of similarly-cut diamond shoulders, size K, English hallmarks and maker's marks. Accompanied by an HRD report numbered 9714,60001, dated 26 September 1997, stating that the 3.19 carat diamond is E colour, VVS2 clarity.
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Platinum, diamond and sapphire bracelet, Tiffany & Co., mid 20th century, designed as a line of open work foliate motif links decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds accented by baguette and circular-cut sapphires, the diamonds and sapphires weighing approximately 1.50 carats and 3.10 carats respectively, length approximately 175 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Buccellati Each modelled as a two tone sculpted leaf, length approximately 25 mm, signed Buccellati, numbered Q1811, post and clip fittings.
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, Buccellati Each burin engraved dome centring a rosette accented with a brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.50 carats, diameter approximately 16.30 mm, signed Buccellati, post and clip fittings.
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Pair of gold earrings, Buccellati Each 18ct bi-colour gold hoop designed as a continuous line of sculpted leaves, length approximately 12 mm, signed Buccellati, with 14ct white gold clip fittings.
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Yellow sapphire and diamond ring, Buccellati, of bombe style centring an oval sapphire weighing approximately 3.00 carats framed by a surround of rosettes embellished with round brilliant-cut diamonds, to a burin engraved mount applied with diamond highlights, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.70 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size L, signed Buccellati, Italy.
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18ct bi-colour gold, yellow sapphire and diamond brooch, Buccellati, centring a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 8.50 carats set in a textured collet framed by an open work cluster of foliate motifs accented with circular-cut diamonds mounted in a sculpted gold surround bordered by a scalloped filigree foliate pattern decorated with circular-cut diamonds, approximately 39 x 43 mm, signed Buccellati, Italy, numbered 96.
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Pair of 14ct gold, sapphire and diamond earrings Each centring an oval sapphire framed by a double border of brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats and 2.10 carats respectively, approximately 15.00 x 16.50 mm, post and clip fittings.
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Pair of 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond earrings, Buccellati Each flowerhead motif centring a scalloped collet set with an oval cabochon sapphire framed by sculpted petals embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds bordered by burin engraved gold leaves, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats and 0.40 carats respectively, length approximately 22 mm, signed Buccellati, numbered A4075, clip fittings.
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Pair of 18ct gold, emerald and diamond earrings, Mario Buccellati Each burin engraved elliptical half hoop centring a collet-set oval emerald framed by sculptured open work foliate surround embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by a textured border, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing 1.60 carats and 0.50 carats respectively, approximately 18.90 x 14.50 mm, signed M Buccellati, clip fittings. Accompanied by a Mario Buccellati box.
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Diamond, emerald and pearl brooch, Buccellati, modelled as a bouquet, the flowerheads centring old-cut diamonds and multi-coloured pearls framed by a double row of rose diamonds between burin engraved leaves, the buds embellished with carved emeralds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats and 3.00 carats respectively, mounted in silver and gold, approximately 65 x 40 mm, signed Buccellati.
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Pair of platinum and diamond drop earrings Each designed as an articulated line of eight diamonds between circular links, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.93 carats, length approximately 30 mm.
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