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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:296
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:294
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:206
Date:19-Apr-2016
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Diamond pendant necklace, the pear brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.30 carats is claw-set in 14ct white gold, completed by a trace chain, inner circumference approximately 460 mm. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2175128883, dated 24 April 2015, stating that the 1.30 carat diamond is D colour, VS2 clarity.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond studs, the round brilliant-cut diamonds each weighing 1.51 and 1.50 carats are claw-set. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2176922175 and 1179913366, dated 23 August 2014 and 19 August 2014, stating that the 1.51 and 1.50 carat diamonds are J colour, VS1 clarity, laser inscribed respectively.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond studs, the round brilliant-cut diamonds each weighing 1.01 carats are claw-set. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2171105186 and 2161857750, dated 13 April 2015 and 24 December 2014, stating that the 1.01 carat diamonds are J colour, VS1 clarity respectively.
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Pair of 18ct gold, diamond and sapphire earrings, Gianmaria Buccellati, each designed as a posy the flowerheads centring a circular-cut sapphire framed by a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds, the under rail decorated with burin engraving, length approximately 14.50 mm, signed Gianmaria Buccellati, numbered A 5418, clip fittings. Accompanied by a Buccellati box.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, Gianmaria Buccellati, each designed as a pair of open work foliate motifs embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds to an edge decorated with burin engraving, length approximately 16 mm, signed Gianmaria Buccellati, numbered B 4453.
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18ct bi-colour gold, pink tourmaline and emerald bangle, Gianmaria Buccellati, the hinged bangle set to the top with a heart-shaped cabochon pink tourmaline mounted in a scalloped coronet decorated with burin engraving framed by an open work spray of flowerheads embellished with circular-cut emeralds alternating between coiling tendrils and suites of sculpted curling leaves, tapering to a hoop of repeating textured foliate motifs, diameter approximately 60 mm, signed Buccellati, numbered Z1794. Accompanied…
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18ct bi-colour gold, pink tourmaline and emerald pendant necklace, Gianmaria Buccellati, modelled as a heart claw-set to the centre with a cabochon pink tourmaline in a scalloped coronet decorated with burin engraving framed by an open work wreath of flowerheads embellished with circular-cut emeralds alternating between coiling tendrils and suites of sculpted curling leaves, completed by a textured box link chain and sculpted barrel clasp, pendant approximately 45 x 35 mm, signed Gianmaria Buccellati,…
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Pair of 18ct bi-colour gold, pink tourmaline and emerald pendant earrings, Gianmaria Buccellati, each terminating on a heart-shaped pink tourmaline claw-set in a scalloped coronet decorated to the edge with burin engraving suspended from an articulated line of flowerheads embellished with circular-cut emeralds alternating between coiling tendrils and suites of sculpted curling leaves, length approximately 45 mm, signed Gianmaria Buccellati, numbered Y1550. Accompanied by a Buccellati box.
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Platinum and diamond pendant necklace, Tiffany & Co., designed as an open work heart pave-set with a double row of brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a fine trace chain, approximately 13.50 x 13.80 mm, signed Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Pair of 18ct white gold 'Signature X' earrings, Tiffany & Co., each designed as an X-shaped motif accented with fluted dividers, approximately 13.50 mm, signed T & Co for Tiffany & Co., post and clip fittings. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Pair of platinum, tanzanite and diamond 'Enchant' pendant earrings, Tiffany & Co., each lozenge-shaped surmount accented with two brilliant-cut diamonds suspending open work interlaced scrolls pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds terminating on collet-set tanzanite swing drops, the diamonds and tanzanites together weighing approximately 0.95 carat and 1.10 carats respectively, length approximately 42 mm, signed T & Co for Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Platinum and diamond 'Fleur de Lys' pendant, Tiffany & Co., modelled as an open work key, pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.41 carat, length approximately 38 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold, enamel and diamond bangle, Carrera y Carrera, the oval hinged bangle is pave-set to the centre with brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by roaring leopards the textured bodies applied with black enamel spots, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.35 carat, inner diameter approximately 55 mm, maker's mark for Carrera y Carrera, numbered 81591, retailed by Paspaley Pearls. Accompanied by facsimile of original invoice.
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18ct gold, enamel and emerald 'Panthere' pendant necklace, Cartier, designed as a circular plaque with half round edge applied at intervals with black enamel portraying a panther facing dexter, the eye embellished with a pear-shaped emerald to a pierced surround completed by a black silk cord with gold terminals, pendant diameter approximately 40 mm, signed Cartier, marked JC for John Cartier, numbered 03437B. Accompanied by a Cartier certificate and pouch.
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18ct gold 'Panthere' bracelet, Cartier, designed as a line of brick links to a concealed clasp, length approximately 165 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 811431.
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18ct gold dice charm, Cartier, in silhouette, the top embossed with the Cartier logo, the sides applied with black enamel dots, completed by a lobster clasp, signed Cartier, numbered FJ9823.
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18ct gold bee pendant, Cartier, circa 1992, designed as a flying bee, the thorax embellished with a brilliant-cut diamond, the abdomen decorated at intervals with black enamel, approximately 20 x 15 mm, signed Cartier, numbered C 81525, 1992. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch.
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18ct tri-colour gold, emerald and onyx 'Panthere' ring, Cartier, designed as a resting panther with circular-cut emerald eyes and onyx nose, to a fused interlocking trinity hoop, size K1/2, signed Cartier, assay and maker's marks, numbered 609769. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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18ct gold, turquoise, emerald and onyx 'Panthere' ring, Cartier, modelled as a polished gold panther with circular-cut emerald eyes and onyx nose, the paws supporting an oval turquoise, size 52 (L1/2), signed Cartier, assay and maker's marks, numbered 627015. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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18ct gold, emerald and onyx 'Panthere' necklace, Cartier, designed as a series of brick links decorated to the front with a resting panther with circular-cut emerald eyes and onyx nose, gross weight approximately 93.08 grams, circumference approximately 400 mm, signed Cartier, French assay and maker's marks, numbered 618790.
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Round brilliant-cut diamond, the loose diamond weighing 1.51 carats. Accompanied by a facsimile GIA report numbered 6127528746, dated 27 August 2010, stating that the 1.51 carat diamond is D colour, VS2 clarity, laser inscribed.
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Round brilliant-cut diamond, the loose diamond weighing 1.06 carats. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA56565, dated 26 February 2016, stating that the 1.06 carat diamond is F colour, SI2 clarity.
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Round brilliant-cut diamond, the loose diamond weighing 1.06 carats. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA56374/2, dated 27 January 2016, stating that the 1.06 carat diamond is M (Brownish) colour, SI2 clarity.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, the oval-shaped diamond weighing 3.14 carats is claw-set within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly set shoulders, size O. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA55680D, dated 3 September 2015, stating that the 3.14 carat diamond is G colour, Pique 1 clarity.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.65 carats, size L1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA56374/1, dated 27 January 2016, stating the 1.65 carat diamond is I colour, SI2 clarity.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.00 carats is half collet-set between similar set diamond shoulders, size Q. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA56547, dated 24 February 2016, stating that the 2.00 carat diamond is J colour, VS1 clarity.
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18ct gold 'Parentesi' necklace, Bulgari, the articulated collar designed as a series of polished parenthesis motifs, gross weight approximately 150.14 grams, internal circumference approximately 385 mm, signed Bulgari.
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18ct gold, diamond and pink tourmaline 'Spiga' ring, Bulgari, modelled as a coiled snake the sprung ring is designed as a series of gaspipe links, the head collet-set with a heart-shaped pink tourmaline, the body accented at intervals with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds, the tail terminating in diamonds, size L, adjustable, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks. Accompanied by a Bulgari box.
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18ct gold, pearl and diamond parure, Bulgari, circa 1990, comprising of a collar designed as a line of nine cylindrical links accented with raised edges embellished with variously shaped diamonds including pear-shaped, square and brilliant-cuts, alternating between a pair of round cultured pearls measuring approximately 9.00-9.50 mm and a diamond set rondel spacer, completed by a concealed clasp, circumference approximately 400 mm, ring size L1/2 and earrings approximately 10.50-11.00 mm, length…
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18ct gold, coral and amethyst necklace/bracelet and pendant/brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s, the pendant modelled as a textured gold Greek cross, decorated with polished coral and amethyst, suspended from a similarly set necklace, inner circumference approximately 730 mm, detachable into four bracelets, length approximately 185 mm each, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay and maker's marks, numbered 10884 CS, 112597, 112598, 112599 and 112600 respectively. . For a similar example see Magnificent…
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18ct gold and lapis lazuli 'Alhambra' necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a trace chain highlighted at intervals with lapis lazuli four leaf clover motifs framed by a beaded surround completed by a bolt ring clasp, length approximately 800 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay and maker's marks, numbered B 4050 L132. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels pouch.
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18ct gold and mother-of-pearl 'Alhambra' ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a four leaf clover accented with a mother-of-pearl plaque framed by a beaded surround, size M, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Pair of 18ct gold and onyx 'Alhambra' earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, each designed as a four leaf clover accented with an onyx plaque framed by a beaded surround, approximately 14.80 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered CL 72851, clip fittings. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels box.
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18ct gold, diamond, onyx and emerald brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, modelled as a panther with an articulated tail and paw resting on a textured branch, the nose of black enamel, the eyes embellished with circular-cut emeralds, the body pave-set with onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 90 mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay and maker's marks, numbered M37380. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels pouch. . For similar examples see Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Sotheby's, Geneva,…
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1983, each tapered half hoop of ribbed texture pave-set to the centre with brilliant-cut diamonds between a twisted wire border, length approximately 18 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay and maker's marks, numbered B 3239 A3, clip fittings.
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18ct gold and gem-set 'Lion Ebouriffe' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1962, modelled as a seated lion highlighted with circular-cut emerald eyes, a black enamel nose and mane pave-set with circular-cut diamonds, approximately 50 x 35 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, maker's marks, numbered B 10221471 and C 62.
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18ct gold, diamond and ruby brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as an ascending dragon, the eyes accented with circular-cut rubies, the nose and wings decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds to a textured body, length approximately 70 mm, signed Van Cleef Et Arpels, numbered 108199. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels box.
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Pair of 18ct gold, ruby and diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, each centring a line of baguette rubies between brilliant-cut diamond spacers framed by a similar line of diamonds, length approximately 18 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered G3183G4, clip fittings.
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18ct gold, carnelian and diamond 'Sweet Alhambra Effeuillage' ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a cluster of three carnelian heart-shaped motifs framed by a beaded surround suspending a similarly set swing drop from a claw-set brilliant-cut diamond, size 54 (N), signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered BI 280 413.
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18ct gold 'Alhambra' necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a trace chain highlighted at intervals with textured quatrefoil motifs bordered by a beaded edge completed by a bolt ring clasp, gross weight approximately 54.67 grams, length approximately 790 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay and maker's marks, numbered 69 R 20 L132.
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, each modelled as a four leaf clover claw-set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond framed by four similarly set larger diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 12.78 carats, approximately 19.50 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, French maker's marks, numbered S 15185, clip fittings.
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Two pairs of 18ct gold cufflinks, comprising of: one designed as an elliptical baton decorated with coiled wire to lozenge-shaped tipovers, the other modelled as a fused bi-colour flat baton to fluted terminals, Italian registration marks, gross weight approximately 22.02 grams. (2)
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond 'BVLGARI-BVLGARI' cufflinks, Bulgari, each modelled as an oblique circular plaque centring a line of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the edge engraved BVLGARI BVLGARI completed by rectangular engraved tipovers, approximately 16 mm, signed Bulgari.
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Bean' cufflinks, Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co., each designed as a polished bean to a similar terminal, length approximately 20 mm, signed Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Pair of 14ct gold collar stays, Cartier, approximately 56 mm x 8 mm, signed Cartier. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch.
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Pair of 18ct gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks, Tiffany & Co., 2002, each of barbell design centring an open work square gold plaque embellished with lapis lazuli and accented with gold wire dividers to a similar gold terminal, signed T & Co for Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box.
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18ct gold and diamond ring, the cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.00 carat is claw-set within a double border of brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly set shoulders, the smaller diamonds together stated to weigh 0.39 carat, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 5206649583, dated 18 August 2015, stating the 1.00 carat diamond is F colour, SI1 clarity, laser inscribed.
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18ct gold and diamond ring, the princess-cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats is claw-set within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds between a pair of baguette diamonds similarly set to shoulders accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together stated to weigh 0.59 carat, size M1/2. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1203189755, dated 11 June 2015, stating the 1.02 carat diamond is G colour, SI1 clarity, laser inscribed.
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18ct gold, Argyle light champagne diamond and diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut Argyle light champagne diamond weighing 5.04 carats is claw-set within a border of twelve near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, size O. Accompanied by an Argyle Diamonds certificate numbered 117810, dated 3 February 1998, stating that the 5.04 carat diamond is C2 (Light Champagne) colour, VS2 clarity.
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Pair of 18ct bi-colour gold, light champagne diamond and diamond earrings, each brilliant-cut diamond of brown hue together weighing approximately 4.75 carats are claw-set within a scalloped surround of twelve near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.85 carats, approximately 16.00 mm.
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Cartier A lady's 18ct gold square wristwatch and bracelet case 805791704590 Panthere circa 1995, quartz movement, cream dial, Roman numerals and secret signature at X, stepped square form case, bezel and case secured by eight screws, cabochon sapphire-set crown, case, dial and movement signed with a Cartier brick-link bracelet with double deployant clasp, 22 mm square. Accompanied by a Cartier service receipt.
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Pair of 18ct gold, pearl and emerald 'Dolphin' earrings, Cartier, each modelled as a performing bottlenose dolphin gripping a round cultured pearl measuring approximately 7.30 mm, the eyes accented by circular-cut emeralds, length approximately 23.20 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 719335, clip fittings.
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18ct gold 'Draperie' bracelet, Cartier, the wide 60 mm cuff designed as twenty-two rows of 2.00 mm polished gold beads, the clasp accented with six 7.50 mm gold domes, gross weight approximately 113.14 grams, length approximately 170 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 825429.
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Cartier, a lady's fine platinum and diamond-set rectangular wristwatch case nos 24558 9638 14711 circa 1925, manual winding movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial, Roman numerals, diamond-set rectangular case and buckle form lugs further heightened by trilliant-cut diamonds, dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc., case with engraved inscription R. De. R. from E.F. De R. 25.12.25 completed by a silk cord, the gold and black enamel folding clasp with a diamond accent, length 20…
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18ct gold and diamond brooch, Cartier, modelled as an open work scarf knotted to the front, the edge decorated with a line of claw-set circular-cut diamonds the reverse accented by a twisted wire border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.07 carats, length approximately 55 mm, signed Cartier, French assay and maker's marks, number indistinct.
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18ct bi-colour gold and diamond ring, Cartier, of crossover design, the wide tapering band is designed as three fused ribbed hoops centring three applied S-shaped plaques decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, size 54 (M1/2), signed Cartier, maker's mark AK, numbered 595755. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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18ct tri-colour gold and diamond 'trinity' ring, Cartier, composed of three entwined flat 3.25 mm bands, each pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.90 carats, size 47 (I), signed Cartier, maker's marks, numbered OH 7292. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Cartier A lady's 18ct white gold rectangular wristwatch ref 2489 case 97640CE Tank Americaine recent, quartz movement, silvered dial, black painted Roman numerals, inner minute track, secret signature at VII, blued steel hands, sapphire-set winding crown, case back secured by 4 screws, case, dial and movement signed with an 18ct white gold Cartier buckle, length 35 mm.
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18ct gold, yellow sapphire, diamond, ruby and onyx brooch, modelled as a finch perched on a branch, the eye highlighted with a marquise-shaped ruby, the breast and neck pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds between wings similarly set with circular-cut yellow sapphires, the head and tail decorated with black onyx, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.50 carats and 2.00 carats respectively, length approximately 60 mm.
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18ct gold, diamond, ruby and enamel brooch, Woolfe, modelled as a sitting duck the eye accented with a circular-cut ruby, the wing pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the head and tail decorated with enamel, length approximately 35 mm, signed Woolfe, English maker's and hallmarks.
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18ct gold, coloured diamond, diamond, ruby and enamel brooch, modelled as a grasshopper, the eye set with a circular-cut ruby, the antennae accented with brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow hue, the thorax pave-set with near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds, the abdomen and legs decorated with enamel, length approximately 52 mm, Italian registration mark.
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Platinum, sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design centring an oval brilliant-cut sapphire weighing 13.42 carats framed by twenty brilliant-cut diamonds between split shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.55 carats, size L1/2. Accompanied by GIA report numbered 6167127458, dated 5 May 2014, stating that the 13.42 carat gemstone is natural, blue, of Madagascan origin, with no indications of heating (NTE).
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Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace, Black, Starr & Frost, terminating in a claw-set pear-shaped sapphire swing drop surmounted by a similarly set old European-cut diamond suspended from an open work foliate motif centring a similarly shaped sapphire framed by old-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 12.70 carats and 1.00 carat respectively, mounted in 18ct gold and platinum, pendant length approximately 40 mm, signed B S & F for Black, Starr & Frost, accompanied by a…
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Pair of diamond earrings, each surmount collet-set with an old mine-cut diamond suspending a claw-set old European brilliant-cut and a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.03 and 4.31 carats respectively, length approximately 23 mm. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2155881481 and 5151881463, dated 17 January 2014, stating that the 5.03 and 4.31 carat diamonds are J and K colour, VS2 clarity respectively.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.05 carats is claw-set within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly-cut shoulders and under rail, the smaller diamonds together stated to weigh 0.43 carat, size M1/2. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 7202033884, dated 21 May 2015, stating the 1.05 carat diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity, laser inscribed.
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Diamond bracelet, composed of a line of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds completed by a concealed box clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 180 mm.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, Cerrone, claw-set with a cushion brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.50 carats, size J, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 5101841540, dated 15 June 2009, stating the 1.50 carat diamond is G colour, VS1 clarity, together with Cerrone papers.
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