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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:790
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:94
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:589
Date:8-Sep-2015
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A stained ivory netsuke of a recumbent temple dog, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke of an eagle with prey, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke of a standing horse.
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A stained and coloured ivory netsuke of an elongated man on horseback, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke of recumbent buffalo, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke, multiple faces, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke of a seated woman with basket, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke of two rats with corn cob, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke of a standing horse with ring suspension, signed.
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved in compact form with a study of the god Fukurokuju.
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Three Japanese ivory netsukes, each of standing figures, with engraved detail and coloured staining.
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A Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant, fine naturalistic detail with smooth ears and raised trunk .Two character signature to base of one foot . Carved hardwood stand. Tusks replaced. Length 35 cm height 24 cm
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An Imari porcelain double gourd bottle vase, decorated in conventional colours; underneath with an Artemisia leaf motif. Height 26 cm
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A Japanese Imari porcelain charger, decorated with birds and flowers, within a diaper border. Diameter 31 cm
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A fine Japanese porcelain large vase, decorated in panels, one with a hunting eagle, the other with exotic birds, the panels reserved on a background decorated with Madoe panels in Imari pallet. Shouldered ovoid shape, marked under the foot with a censer motif. Height 38 cm
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A Kutani covered jar and demitasse cup and saucer, the jar of ovoid shape decorated with numerous standing figures. Height 10 cm the cup and saucer with conforming decoration.
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A Tibetan bronze bodhisattva, the multi-armed deity seated cross-legged upon a double lotus throne, his four arms variously in symbolic gestures of understanding or holding objects. Grey/green painted finish. Height 17.5 cm
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A bronzed cast metal statuette of Ebisu, the god stands upon two rice bales raising his mallet. Height 70 cm
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Seven various Burmese opium weights, including bird and elephant shapes. Tallest 6 cm
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Horoshi Yoshida ‘Kagurazaka Dori’ (Kagurazaka Street after a Night Rain), woodblock print, signed in pencil, character marks in the block to the left margin. 38.5 cm x 26 cm
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Horoshi Yoshida ‘Bamboo Wood’, woodblock print, signed in pencil, character marks in the block to the left margin. 37.5 cm x 25 cm
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Horoshi Yoshida ‘Seta Bridged’, woodblock print, signed in pencil, character marks in the block to the left margin. 25 cm x 36.5 cm
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A triptych woodblock by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) ‘Pine Tree’, ‘Bamboo’ and ‘Plum Tree of the Friendly Garden’, c.1985, signed in the plate and in pencil in the lower margin, in original teak frames. Each 50 cm x 25 cm
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A vintage necklace of rolled paper beads, formed as 15 elongated bugle type beads interspersed with small coral and black bead spacers.
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A 9ct. yellow gold Masonic fob, the domed head with Masonic emblem mounts including trowel, square, hammer and dividers, Chester hallmarks.
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A c.1920 silver and enamel Egyptian mummy propelling pencil, suspension loop to top, coloured enamel.
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An early 20th century European gold and green glass chatelaine scent bottle, the hinged cap with various coloured gold floral relief, swing overhead mount, flattened circular green glass body with radiating cut design.
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A vintage Mikimoto double graduated strand cultured pearl necklace, the silver clasp with maker’s stamp to the reverse. Length 400. Together with other loose pearls and a pair of earrings. The necklace recently restrung, receipt attached. In original Mikimoto named box.
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A red coral bead necklace, the large spherical beads spaced by smaller. Silver clasp. Length 48 cm
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A red coral bead necklace, uniform spherical beads, silver clasp. Length 48 cm
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A carnelian graduated various bead necklace, cylindrical and swollen ovoid form, semi-opaque amber tone. Length 52 cm
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A 14ct. white gold, tanzanite and diamond pendant and earrings set, each with a single cushion cut tanzanite, highlighted with four point diamonds to the corners.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold pendant necklace, together with a similar pair of earrings, the pendant of open scrolling form, single drop, set with three blue facet cut stones, the drop earrings each with two circular green facet stones, screw-on fittings.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gilded and rose gold gem set pendant on chain, the open circular pendant enclosing leaf and flower forms, twin drop, set with dark citrine toned gemstones, fine neck chain.
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An Edwardian 18ct. gold and emerald pendant, the Gothic style pendant set with a round facet cut emerald to the centre, with a fine 9ct. gold chain.
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A princess length double strand pearl necklace, the cultured pearls of uniform size, deep lustrous nacre, the 14ct. gold clasp set with eight small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An opera length cultured pearl necklace, the uniform size pearls of a deep lustrous nacre, with a 9ct. gold ball clasp. Length 36 inch (91 cm.).
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A pearl choker, the six strands of freshwater pearls in a cream lustre, the 14ct. gold clasp set with 18 small round brilliant cut diamonds. Length 16 inch (41 cm.).
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A cultured pearl necklace, the single strand of uniform size pearls with a lustrous cream nacre, with a 9ct. rose gold ball clasp. Length 20 inch (51 cm).
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An antique Persian silver and turquoise chip graduated bead necklace and bangle; the necklace with 15 large to small graduated beads with chain link supports, the beads with scrolling wire detail and turquoise highlights, the half hoop bangle with conforming inclusions, minor losses.
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A gem quality clear pale green jadeite pendant, set in an 18ct. rose gold frame carved as a leaf form, highlighted with 29 small diamonds. Certificate available. Length 4.3 cm
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A glass, copper bead and ‘Swarovski’ pearl graduated bead necklace.
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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 14ct. yellow gold, blister pearl and diamond pendant and ring set, each with an oval wirework frame supporting the large blister pearl framed by four offset small brilliant cut diamonds to each side; the ring with further wire work under the mount. Total weight 7.5gms.
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A Chinese 18ct. gold suite of jewellery, bracelet, pendant and three stone ring, all set with green jades of lozenge and circular shape. Two circular pieces missing.
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A suite of 18ct . gold and citrine jewellery, a dress ring with a large oval stone, pendant with an oval stone and a pair of studs for pierced ears.
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A stylish modern silver necklace, the tapered half hollow curb link section pin linked at angles. Push-in clasp. Length 43 cm
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond set cross pendant, the cross set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight 1.34cts.
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Three 14ct. yellow gold necklaces, all of a fine gold chain, 7.4gms.
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A 9ct. Belcher link neck chain. 11gms. Length 42 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold lady’s neck chain, fancy rope type link. Length 390. 10gms.
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An 18ct. gold finely wrought square box link chain necklace. 25gms. Length 70 cm
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A modern heavy stylish silver necklace and bracelet set, the entwined scrolling Chevron type wide links with push-in clasp, the necklace of choker type length.
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A large modernist silver necklace and matching bracelet, the looped large convex disc forms linked in a uniform row, push-in clasp to each.
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Three modernist large silver jewellery items, includes a plain wide cuff, a plain tapered choker necklace and a pair of earrings, fittings for pierced ears.
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Three modernist large silver jewellery pieces, includes an extra wide plain concave cuff, a tapered wide plain silver necklet and a large pair of hoop earrings, fittings for pierced ears.
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A plain old ivory bangle, wide approximately circular cross section. 114gms. Diameter 9.3 cm
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Two old ivory bangles, wide approximately circular cross section, one carved with two joined animal heads. 190gms. Diameter approx. 9.6 cm
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Two old ivory bangles, one of approximately circular cross section, the other wider with concave outer face. 169gms.
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A wide old ivory bangle, the tusk section of width 50 and approx. diameter 80. 124gms.
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An old Indian ivory and silver hinged bangle, wide form with flat recessed central section, red stained, overlaid with decorative embossed silver band, conforming decorative fittings to the hinge and pinned clasp. 144gms.
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Four old wide ivory bangles, various widths, each with a central flat section red stained. 158gms.
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An old Indian ivory and silver hinged bangle, mildly curved outer edge, flat sides, plain silver fittings to the hinge and pinned clasp. 123gms.
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Two stained ivory bangles, each as a tusk section, dark brown staining. Diameter approx. 9.5 cm
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An old large graduated amber nugget necklace, the 21 polished nugget beads graduating to the largest of disc form, the largest diameter approx. 40, on plaited cord. 177gms.
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An old graduated amber nugget necklace, the 21semi-polished chunky nugget bead forms each with a central rounded drilled hole, the largest with diameter approx. 50, on woven plaited cord. 213gms.
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A long old strand of mildly graduating amber beads, wide rounded nugget forms, semi-polished, approximately 70 beads, the largest diameter approx. 25. 202gms.
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A large old graduated amber bead necklace, the 61 beads similar to above. 158gms.
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An old amber graduated bead necklace, similar to above, 58 beads. 205gms.
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An old amber graduated bead long necklace, similar to above, 65 beads. 168gms.
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An impressive large red coral, turquoise and silver necklace, tapered alternating beads of chunky cylindrical red coral, turquoise discs and central large bead, compressed circular and cylindrical decorated silver beads included, silver fittings. Length 56 cm
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A good modern lady’s 18ct. yellow and white gold, emerald and diamond dress ring, the central 7.90 emerald cut natural Columbian emerald with certificate and 'light green in colour', held by four gold claws and framed by two round brilliant cut diamonds each of 0.22ct., tapered shoulders.
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An 18ct. gold South Seas pearl and diamond cluster ring, the impressive 1.4 cm. round pearl in the centre of a free-form cluster set with 12 marquise brilliant cut diamonds and 23 round modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.16cts., colour F, all set in 18ct. yellow gold.
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An 18ct. yellow gold 1.00ct. solitaire diamond lady’s ring, the round modern brilliant cut diamond of colour I, clarity SI-2 and of good ‘grade’, in a rub-over mount, two smaller modern round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder, again in rub-over mounts.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 2.00ct. old mine cut diamond claw set in double bezel coronet mount, on plain band with raised and pointed shoulders.
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A 14ct. white gold and diamond cluster ring, the 4.00ct. square radiant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, with additional small diamonds set to the mount, shoulders and shank. TDW of the small diamonds 1.00ct. The central diamond has been clarity and laser enhanced.
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A fine French or Swiss (Neuchatel) gold pendant locket watch on chain, with jewelled and enamel panel. The pendant of spear point form with a wavy ribbon edges, suspended from articulated lugs and bale. The front set with an oval enamelled panel depicting Cupid and Psyche framed by a border of seed pearls, opening on a sprung hinge to reveal a miniature white enamel watch dial with Roman numerals. The back opens to reveal a vacant glazed locket and the key wind watch mechanism beneath a gold dust cover.…
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A Danish Arts & Crafts silver brooch by Kay Bojesen, of rounded oblong shape and open work form modelled with a fish, foliate branches and flowerheads, the fish with cabochon emerald eyes and the four flowerheads similarly set; a moonstone cabochon set to the upper frame. Maker’s and assay marks stamped to the back. Note: Kay Bojesen (1886-1958) was a Danish silversmith who trained under Georg Jensen from 1906-1910. His later modernist work in metals and wood were exhibited in the early 1950s at the…
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond ring, the two old pear cut diamonds in rub over mount with enclosed back setting, of good size, forked shoulders.
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A 19th century solitaire diamond ring, the old cut diamond of good size in rub-over mount with claw supports, enclosed back setting, tapered shoulders.
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, the central old cut diamond, of good size, claw set and surrounded by 8 smaller diamonds, all diamonds foil backed.
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond ring, the prefiguring Art Deco style mount set with three good size old cut diamonds, surrounded by 20 smaller diamonds all enclosed and foil backed, split shoulders.
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A Belle Epoque diamond and pearl pendant, three round brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over mounts linked to a delicate silver chain, suspended from the central stone is a single round brilliant cut diamond, with the addition of a marquis shaped mount set with five small diamonds, a matching rub-over mount set diamond and a lustrous round blister pearl, to form a drop pendant, set in silver and gold.
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An Art Nouveau silver and moonstone pendant, a delicate leaf mount set with three small cabachon sapphires with an oval cabochon moonstone in a rubover mount to the centre, suspended from this is two silver bars set with three small cabachon sapphires with a conforming leaf mount set with a matching oval cabochon moonstone, the pendant linked to a delicate silver chain.
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A Cartier 18ct gold and ivory ring, the nautical capstan ivory mount set with a wide domed gold top ring, upswept shoulders, signed Cartier in script to the base.
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A 18ct gold Victorian and garnet brooch, the ornate diamond form mount decorated with leaves and set with five oval cabochon garnets, a fine gold articulated link chain is attached to the brooch by four links, suspended from the central link is a scrolling gold mount set with a conforming cabochon garnet.
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A large insect included amber and silver ring, the clear amber with spider and winged insects evident, silver rub-over mount.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and red coral ring, the two teardrop coral cabochon in rub-over opposing mounts.
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An 18ct. white gold, sapphire and diamond lady’s dress ring, the three oval facet cut sapphires spaced by six round modern brilliant cut diamonds.
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A 14ct. white gold sapphire and diamond stylish lady’s dress ring, the three oval facet cut sapphires in a row all framed by long petal type flared designs, each set with a single round brilliant cut diamond, long forked shoulders.
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A 14ct. diamond solitaire lady’s ring, the 0.57ct. round brilliant cut diamond held by four claws in a coronet mount above the tapered band with finely ribbed detail.
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A 14ct. rose gold solitaire diamond ring, the 0.55ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw set in a coronet mount above the 16 micro-claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, eight to each shoulder in a band.
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A 14ct. white gold and Neeli (mythical blue sapphire) lady’s dress ring, the large oval facet cut stone with a lighter diagonal included band held by four claws, forked shoulders.
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An 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond dress ring, the three tapered oval cabochon opals highlighted with four small diamonds, forked flared shoulders.
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An 18ct. white gold and seven diamond lady’s ring, the graduated diamonds set in a row, old round European cuts, claw set, the central diamond of 0.25ct.
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A 9ct. gold and three stone lady’s diamond ring, the single princess cut and two modified princess cuts forming an overall heart form held in a high coronet mount, plain mildly tapered shank.
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An 18ct. white gold and five stone diamond lady’s dress ring, the old European cut in a row, the central stone of approx. 0.25ct., all crown set to a ‘Tiffany’ shank.
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An 18ct. gold and pearl ring, the lustrous white pearl to the centre of a split shank.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond lady’s cluster ring, all modern brilliant cuts with a central diamond of 0.15ct. surrounded by eight further diamonds in a star type design, open basket worked setting.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, a small round brilliant cut diamond claw set to the centre and surrounded by six smaller diamonds, some wear.
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