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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:643
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:59
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:490
Date:16-Feb-2016
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A Chinese porcelain famille rose teapot, cylindrical shape with metal handle, decorated with prunus blossom and other flowers. Seal mark under the base. Height 14 cm
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A pair of small glazed willow vases, inverted baluster form with narrow neck, height 15 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain Sang de Boeuf glazed vase, bottle form. Height 36 cm
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A Chinese provincial Ming blue and white dish, the centre decorated with a gestural calligraphic mark, framed by a border of inky blue basket patterns. Diameter 28 cm. Along with a similar bowl with floral decoration
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A Chinese porcelain small blue and white dish, decorated with water birds and plants in the Ming manner, small restored rim chip; along with two provincial Ming blue and white wine cups. Dish diameter 17 cm
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A large Chinese blue and white shallow dish, decorated to the centre with a river scene, framed by a stylised floral border. Diameter 38.5 cm
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A Chinese provincial blue and white shallow dish, decorated with 'Dutch East Indies' style decoration and with their monogram to the centre. Diameter 41 cm
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A Tek Sing wreck salvage recovery bowl, decorated to the interior and exterior with repeat calligraphic motifs in underglaze blue, the glaze degraded from submersion. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white tulip vase, modelled as five conjoined ovoid vases surrounding a central tall vase neck with bulbous mouth. Minor frits. Height 24 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain 'Dragonboat' vase; the prow modelled as a dragon's head, the boat decorated with tumultuous waves and foliate tendrils. Length 41 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white ginger jar, decorated with a simplistic landscape design. With cork stopper. Height 16 cm
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A fine old Chinese porcelain lantern, of swollen hexagonal shape with reticulated walls set with circular panels each painted in underglaze blue with landscapes, figures and flowers, the background decorated with a profusion of flowers. Raised on a conforming hexagonal short column base. Provenance: The Alfred Buckland Estate, an early Auckland notable family, owner of Highwic, by descent to family, once resident in Patey Street, now the childcare centre. Height 30 cm
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A pair of late 19th century Chinese porcelain lidded jars, of ribbed circular section, painted in famille rose colours with figures, animals, flowers, etc. Seal marks on base. Height of each 13.5 cm
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A small Chinese porcelain table jardiniere, duck egg blue glazed, cylindrical shape with bands of ribbing, raised on three short feet. Height 7.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated to the exterior with a scene of a riverside village in enamels, circular shape with scalloped top rim. Four-character seal mark under the base. Diameter 16 cm
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A small Chinese jun glazed dish, circular with blue glaze with plum red splash. Diameter 9.5 cm
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A Chinese Exportware porcelain plate, decorated in Grisaille with a nativity scene to the centre and framed by gilded scroll decoration. Diameter 30.5 cm
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A Chinese wine ewer, ovoid shape with loop handle and small spout issuing from the shoulder, pale blue glaze with heavy crazing and gestural underglaze blue decoration to the shoulder. Height 19.5 cm
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A Chinese jade ink mixing box, of circular shape, the lid engraved with archaic characters, an archaic seal mark engraved under the base, the circular lid lifting to reveal an interior with a shallow dish surrounded by a conforming 'moat'. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese jadeite carved vase and cover, the classically shaped vase surmounted by sinuous dragons and flanked by further dragons and scrolling foliage. On wooden stand. Height 24.5 cm
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A small Japanese porcelain vase, decorated in blue and white with flowers, bottle shape with elephant head handles issuing from the neck. Height 18 cm
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A Chinese pale jade disc form table piece, the top panel in relief with stalk amongst scrolling pine trees within mountainous and scrolling cloud border. Diameter 15 cm
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A carved dark jade censer and cover on wooden stand, squat circular shape raised on three feet with mask and ring handles, surmounted by a domed cover with conforming dragon finial and ring handles. Width 17.5 cm
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A carved Japanese ivory horse and foal netsuke, the one piece carving with base, both horses standing, the foal with head back observing its mother
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A cased collection of uncarved Japanese seals/chops, of various materials including tiger's eye, boxwood, rock crystal, rhino and buffalo horn
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A Japanese rosewood square box, similar to above. 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 8 cm
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A Japanese rosewood rectangular box, with slender walls, the side walls with fretwork piercings forming handles. 23 cm x 15.5 cm x 8 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma circular plate with profuse enamelled floral decoration. Painted seal mark. Diameter 21.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period, decorated with a samurai warrior to the front, birds and bamboo to the reverse. Height 32 cm
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A large Japanese blue and white porcelain charger, decorated with figures in a garden. Printed character marks on reverse. With stand. Diameter 46 cm
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A pair of Japanese Imari vases, ovoid shape with short trumpet mouth, each decorated with panels of a boat upon a river, on a floral decorated ground in typical iron red, cobalt and gilt. On wooden stand. Height 35.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Imari large charger, decorated to the centre with exotic long-tailed birds forming a medallion framed by a broad border with panels of various birds in landscapes and with fan shaped panels decorated with Precious Objects, in typical iron red, cobalt and gilt. Diameter 47 cm
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A large 19th century Japanese Imari lidded jar, fluted ovoid shape with conforming fluted dome lid with cupola finial, profusely decorated with flowers, brocade and ribbons in typical iron red, cobalt and gilt. On wooden stand. Finial restored. Height 62 cm
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A large impressive 19th century Japanese Imari lidded urn, the ovoid body with three panels of various relief decoration of flowers, butterfly, dragon, tiger and figures, the complex ground pattern of various blue, red and green tones with gilt highlights, the domed lid with flat rim and old repair, gilded full figure shishi finial. Height 74 cm, diameter 42 cm
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A standing iron Buddha, losses to arms, showing some rust
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An iron standing Buddha, similar to above, raised on a lotus throne
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A Chinese hardwood carving of a nobleman, modelled seated upon a low block seat, he draws his robes around his knees. Height 16 cm
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An antique bronze seated Buddha, reputedly 15thC, modelled in the earth touching mudra, an iconic image of Buddhism, good old dark green patina with remnants of gilt, formal tapered head dress, seated upon a lotus throne with damage to base, mounted on later ebonised wood block base. Height 21.5 cm. With certificate of authenticity guaranteeing to be a 'genuine Thai Antique, Cheingsan period, 15th century' from the Lex Galleries' Art, dated February 19, 1982
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An archaic style Thai statuette, depicting a bodhisattva riding an elephant, cast in brass with heavy patination. Width 21 cm
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A gilded metal Buddha statuette, modelled seated in meditative mudra, his head surmounted by a coronet of bodhisattvas. Height 42 cm
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A c.1920 large polished opal slab pendant, triangular form, the milk opal showing inclusion of vibrant green, blue and red tone, claw set in a double multiple looping frame. Approx. 5.5 cm x 4.3 cm
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An Edwardian yellow gold, seed pearl and diamond set pendant on chain, the circular open pendant of radiating floral design, central old brilliant cut diamond and entirely seed pearl set with hinged bale fitting and brooch pin to the reverse, on fine link gold neck chain. Testing as 16ct
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A 19th century seed pearl double chain link and gold clasp necklace, the small natural pearls mildly graduating, the spherical fancy push-in clasp with three rows of further seed pearls encircling the centre
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl necklace, the middle with three flowerhead forms and multiple drops, each section set with a seed pearl. 10gms
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A single strand necklace of coral twigs. Length 38.5 cm
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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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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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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' (51 cm)
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An 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond paste pendant, oval form, suspended central section, entirely set with 36 deep dark blue sapphires of approx. 5.40cts. and seven diamond pastes.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold almandine garnet and pearl pendant on a 9ct. rose gold chain, the oval pendant of open scrolling form with central garnet, seed pearls highlight the border, belcher link chain
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A nugget amber necklace, the polished large amber nugget pieces of overall uniform size. Length 60 cm
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An amber nugget necklace, the polished tapered variously faceted nuggets of graduating size. Good clear colour. Length 50 cm
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A vintage amber graduating nugget necklace, the polished roughly disc form graduating beads as one long length, butterscotch type colour. Length 80 cm
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A vintage amber nugget necklace, the butterscotch toned polished nuggets of graduating size. Length 60 cm
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A vintage ivory double strand bead necklace, both strands of graduating spherical beads, the Art Deco European silver clasp set with three marcasites
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A lapis lazuli bead necklace, the large uniform compressed spherical beads individually knotted and with a large silver parrot beak clasp. Length 50 cm
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold hinged bangle, the top profusely engraved with florals and leaves and with a presentation inscription. Birmingham 1916. 24.3gms
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A Russian jet rosary, comprising 31 oval jet beads terminating with a carved jet cross and fabric tassel to the base
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A red coral necklace, alternating large and smaller beads, with silver parrot beak clasp
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A chunky red coral sectional bracelet, the striking red tone with semi-natural form comprising 16 sections
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A Tiffany & Co. silver chain necklace, the belcher links with a toggle clasp stamped 'Tiffany & Co.', two silver hearts attached to the chain also stamped Tiffany & Co. 66gms
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An estate Akoya double row cultured pearl necklace, the two rows of 65 and 69 Akoya salt water cultured pearls of uniform size approximately 6.00 to 6.5 cm diameter and of 'very good' lustre, the handmade 9ct. gold clasp set with garnets and further pearls, one missing.
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A quality Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold aquamarine and seed pearl pendant, open heart type design with floral highlights, single oval facet cut aquamarine to the centre, another of teardrop form as the single drop to the base
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An Art Nouveau 9ct. rose gold and moonstone pendant, the open worked floral design highlighted with 11 moonstone cabochons including one to the drop; together with a gold and moonstone necklace. Requires attention
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and lapis lazuli pendant necklace, the cabochon lapis of circular form, claw set and suspended from a ribbon mount
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An early 20th century 14ct. yellow gold fancy framed scenic carved cameo brooch, the oval panel with a winter scene of European buildings and a gent, shaped and engraved frame, testing as 14ct. gold
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A large early 20th century 20ct. yellow gold framed feather and dried flower bird brooch, the large mother-of-pearl disc. applied with dried flowers, bee and two colourful birds made from various coloured feathers, under glass in a plain rub-over 20ct. yellow gold frame with rope border. Diameter 6 cm
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A c.1900 14ct. yellow gold framed small cameo brooch, carved with three ladies and building in a decorative engraved ribbon form frame
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A 9ct. yellow gold framed cameo, the classical woman in profile with coiffed hair
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An Edwardian 9ct. gilded yellow gold and amethyst triple bar brooch, the large faceted oval stone set to the centre in a rub-over mount, applied scrolling motifs either side reminiscent of the Air New Zealand logo. Hallmarked Chester 1910
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A 9ct. Royal Air Force sweetheart locket and brooch, the fern leaf brooch with central heart supporting a locket with embossed cover
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A 14ct. white gold and cultured pearl spray brooch, leaf and floral design with four pearls, engraved detail. 4.5gms
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An 18ct. white gold, sapphire and cubic zirconia brooch, scrolling leaf and scroll design with single sapphire of 0.50ct. 3.8gms. In old N.Z. blue velvet box.
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A late 19th century 14ct. filigree gold framed cameo brooch, the oval panel of a winged angel with two young children, the frame elaborately worked with various floral and scroll forms
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and amethyst brooch, circular form with four flower and leaf designs framing the large hexagonal claw set amethyst
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and amethyst bug brooch, the centre with a spider form, its body set with an oval facet cut amethyst, open circular mount and bar support
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and amethyst bar brooch, the large central oval facet cut amethyst on a double bar with scroll mounts
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An Edwardian silver and enamelled Charles Horner aesthetic movement brooch, open shield type form with green enamel sections, one small loss, the open forked double bar section with faceted green stone mount. Chester 1907 by Charles Horner
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An early 20th century Bohemian garnet and gilded silver brooch, elongated diamond form, encrusted with facet cut diamonds, matching the above two lots
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A Victorian 18ct. gold, pearl and diamond brooch, the Etruscan style circular brooch set with a 0.40ct. old cut diamond with a further 16 smaller old mine cut diamonds set to the centre of the brooch in a star form, the outer edge set with eight small pearls and another four small diamonds, panel to the back for insertion of photo and glass, with conforming pearl set bale to wear as a pendant. Unmarked but tests as 18ct
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An Art Deco 18ct. yellow gold and platinum diamond and natural pearl bar brooch, the central oval form enclosing four natural pearls and ten rose cut diamonds.
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An estate18ct. white gold Art Deco and diamond bar brooch, the central floral and leaf type design incorporating 13 old cut diamonds mounted on a knife edge bar, original box with Auckland retailer detailed
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl brooch, 'Lily of the Valley' type design
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl brooch, similar to above with single open heart form
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An Edwardian 9ct. and seed pearl floral form brooch, leaf highlights
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A 1960s 18ct. gold and diamond radiating form brooch, the six ribbon forms including two encrusted with diamonds. 7.1gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold and seed pearl starburst brooch
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A mid 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and striking amethyst brooch, large oval facet cut with triangular form column claw mounts
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An early 20th century Indian 18ct. yellow gold fancy necklace, multiple linked sections highlighted with small solid and larger open worked beads, fancy engraved push-in clasp. 32.95gms. Length 46 cm
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A 1994 gold Dukaat proof coin, .983 fine gold, 3.494gms, cased
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A 9ct. yellow gold gate link bracelet, the pairs of waisted long bars spaced by three rows of shorter links, heart padlock clasp. Weight 15.2gms
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A 9ct. gold flat curb link neck chain, lobster claw clasp. 44gms. Length 50 cm
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A Victorian 9ct. yellow gold Albertina, the short triple length chain with decorative sliding adornment, horn form fob to one end suspended upon two chains, the conforming chain length to the other end with single clasp.
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An estate 9ct. yellow gold 21st front door key, this working key with circular end with cut-away '21'. Weight 13.2gms
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A 1930s 9ct. rose gold plain napkin ring, engraved 'GUGGA 30.4.1934'. Weight 31.3gms
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A 9ct. 1930s rose gold napkin ring matching above, engraved 'NANGA 30.4.1934'. Weight 30.4gms
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold curb link bracelet, the uniform links with fine safety chain and heart padlock clasp. 15.1gms
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, the 0.57ct round facet cut emerald claw set and surrounded by two circles of fifty round brilliant cut diamonds, natural emerald of medium dark colour, and Type II-I1, TDW 0.30ct
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond dress ring, the 1.02 carat pear shape natural emerald claw set in a double banded cross-over mount, the bands set with 46 round brilliant cut diamonds. The emerald of medium colour with clarity 'Type II - 12', TDW 0.42ct, VS1 colour G
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A good modern 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond lady's dress ring, the hollow tapered domed and rounded band top pave set with 69 round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.22cts, open scrolling pierced back, wide tapered shoulders.
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