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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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South sea pearl necklace, composed of thirty-one cultured pearls graduating from approximately 16.70 to 13.00 mm, completed by an 18ct white gold and diamond ball clasp, length approximately 480 mm.
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14ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond necklace, designed as a line of oval tanzanites claw-set in series between brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a pendant modelled as a flowerhead similarly set, the tanzanites together weighing approximately 58.13 carats, gross weight approximately 43.53 grams, internal circumference approximately 460 mm.
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14ct gold, tanzanite and diamond bracelet, designed as a line of claw-set oval tanzanites alternating between pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds completed by a concealed clasp, the tanzanites and diamonds together weighing approximately 10.50 carats and 0.50 carat respectively, length approximately 180 mm.
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Australian south sea pearl necklace, composed of thirty-one cultured pearls graduating from approximately 18.60 to 14.00 mm, completed by an 18ct white gold and diamond ball clasp, length approximately 490 mm.
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Pair of 18ct gold, diamond and ruby 'Fantasy' pendant earrings, Roberto Coin, each surmount modelled as a C accented with a brilliant-cut diamond suspending a similar open work motif decorated with diamonds between a diamond set collet, the reverse highlighted with a circular-cut ruby, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, length approximately 32 mm, signed Cento, Roberto Coin.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 3.04 carats is claw-set between a pair of tapered baguette diamond shoulders, size N. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1176135081, dated 6 May 2015, stating the 3.04 carat diamond is D colour, VS2 clarity.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, the cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats is claw-set within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly set shoulders, the smaller diamonds together stated to weigh 0.20 carat, size M1/2. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1203309866, dated 29 June 2015, stating the 1.02 carat diamond is I colour, SI1 clarity, laser inscribed.
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Platinum and diamond ring, Cerrone, the princess-cut diamond weighing 1.00 carat is claw-set between tapered shoulders accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together stated to weigh 0.20 carat, size M, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 11585686, dated 21 June 2001, stating the 1.00 carat diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity, together with a Cerrone box.
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Diamond ring, designed as a flowerhead centring an old European-cut diamond weighing 2.73 carats within a millegrain-set surround of open work petal motifs accented with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size O1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA54071, dated 5 November 2014, stating that the 2.73 carat diamond is K colour, SI1 clarity.
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Cyma A lady's platinum and diamond-set bracelet watch circa 1930, manual winding movement, 15 jewels, silvered dial, Arabic numerals, rectangular case with diamond-set bezel integrated within a diamond-set buckle-form bracelet finished by a black cord, dial and movement signed, length 27 mm, overall length 155 mm.
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Diamond brooch, late 18th century, designed as a curved feather embellished with old mine-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.50 carats, mounted in silver and 15ct gold, length approximately 60 mm. Accompanied by a Mallett fitted case.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.03 carats is half collet-set between shoulders accented with channel-set diamonds, the small diamonds together stated to weigh 0.30 carat, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2161857537, dated 22 December 2014, stating the 1.03 carat diamond is F colour, SI2 clarity, laser inscribed.
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Pair of 18ct gold, emerald and diamond earrings, House of Taylor Jewelry, each surmount of chevron motif accented with a collet-set oval cabochon emerald framed by pave-set diamonds suspending two similar shaped plaques, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats and 5.00 carats respectively, length approximately 40 mm, signed Taylor for House of Taylor Jewelry, post and clip fittings. . Launched in 2005, House of Taylor Jewelry Inc. was a Los Angeles based jewellery company…
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18ct bi-colour gold and diamond necklace, designed as a line of bombe S-shaped motifs between dome-shaped connectors, the front pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.90 carats, gross weight approximately 63.58 grams, circumference approximately 380 mm, signed Synthesi, probably for Piero Milano, Italian registration mark.
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Platinum, pink sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design centring an oval pink sapphire weighing 3.76 carats claw-set within an undulating border of tapered baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, size M. Accompanied by GSL report numbered AA55383, dated 13 July 2015, stating that the 3.76 carat gemstone is Natural Pink sapphire, with no indications of heating (NTE).
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Ruby, sapphire and diamond brooch, modelled as a pair of thistles, one bud pave-set with circular-cut sapphires the other with rubies, accented by a line of circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 14ct gold, length approximately 60 mm.
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18ct gold bracelet, designed as a line of curb links completed by an engraved padlock clasp, gross weight approximately 42.80 grams, English hallmarks.
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Pair of 18ct gold, diamond and pink diamond earrings, each modelled as a double bow pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds of a pink hue along with near colourless diamonds, the diamonds all together weighing 1.65 carats, length approximately 35 mm, post and clip fittings, pink diamonds not tested for natural colour.
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18ct gold and diamond ring, claw-set with a princess-cut diamond weighing 0.98 carat flanked by three baguette diamonds, size I. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA56546, dated 24 February 2016, stating that the 0.98 carat diamond is G colour, SI1 clarity.
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18ct gold longchain, designed as a series of interwoven and polished links, gross weight approximately 82.00 grams, length approximately 1,960 mm.
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Collection of thirty-one diamond, gem-set, enamel, gold and metal stick pins, including: two reverse painted crystals of a fox's head and horse's head, five with enamel and gem encrusted insects, hummingbird, fox heads and British bulldog, six gem-set horse-shoes, one mounted with a Classical coin and one with a banded agate cabochon each in beaded gold borders, along with other varied sentimental motifs. (31);Three accompanied by fitted boxes.
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Diamond locket / brooch, circa 1890, modelled as a bombe heart decorated to the front with old mine-cut diamonds surmounted by a bow similarly set, the reverse with a glazed compartment, the diamonds together weighing approximately 7.50 carats, mounted in silver and 15ct gold, approximately 35 x 20 mm, later rhodium plated.
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Diamond and emerald brooch, early 20th century, modelled as a falcon perched on an open work foliate motif, the eye highlighted with a circular-cut emerald, the body and wings embellished with old European-cut diamonds, the branch decorated with similarly-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.70 carats;mounted in silver and 18ct gold, approximately 50 x 35 mm.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, opal and diamond earrings, Alliam Jewellery, each terminating in a pear-shaped opal suspending a diamond fringe surmounted by an open work surround pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspended from a polished open work leaf motif to a wire hook surmount, the opals and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.47 carats and 0.35 carat respectively;length approximately 45 mm, maker's mark for Alliam Jewellery. Accompanied by an Alliam Certificate of Authenticity and box.
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Pearl necklace, Mikimoto, composed of ninety-six cultured pearls graduating from approximately 7.25 to 3.60 mm, completed by a silver clasp, length approximately 450 mm, marked M for Mikimoto.
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Gold filigree bracelet, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the delicately crafted twisted wire and granulation work bombe plaques decorated at intervals with phoenixes, squirrels and snakes completed by a concealed box clasp, length approximately 180 mm, Chinese character marks, stamped 20, HC. Accompanied by an ivory box (AF) with fitted velvet interior. . For a similar example see Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 3 April 2012, lot 1794.
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Gold and gem-set fob and chain, comprising of: a tri-face swivel fob decorated with an amethyst, white agate and blood stone intaglio mounted in 18ct gold, gross weight approximately 31.72 grams, length approximately 40 mm, French import marks, an 18ct gold rope work chain, weight approximately 25.72 grams, length approximately 715 mm. (2)
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Gold, south sea pearl and diamond pendant/brooch necklace, modelled as a pharaoh's head in 18ct gold, the eyes and crown decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, terminating in a cultured pearl measuring approximately 15.50 x 14.00 mm, gross weight approximately 15.65 grams, length approximately 40 mm, completed by a nylon cord with gold terminals and clasp.
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South sea pearl necklace, composed of thirty-one cultured pearls graduating from approximately 15.60 to 12.18 mm, completed by an 18ct bi-colour gold and diamond clasp, length approximately 475 mm.
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Rolex A lady's fine 18ct gold and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet ref 69298 no X481780 Datejust, cal. 2135 automatic winding movement, fully jewelled, gold dial, applied diamond-set indexes, sweep centre seconds, magnified aperture for date at 3, 18ct yellow gold Oyster case, diamond-set bezel, screw-down crown and back, case, dial and movement signed with an 18ct gold Rolex bracelet and folding clasp, diameter 29 mm. Accompanied by a Rolex box, key and additional link.
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Omega An 18ct gold wristwatch case 1962432 De Ville circa 1995, quartz movement, white painted dial, black Roman numerals, date aperture at 3, circular case with embossed De Ville logo, case, dial and movement signed, diameter 32 mm.
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Tag Heuer An 18ct gold automatic chronometer watch with date and bracelet mvt 96876 no 8378 6000 Gold circa 1997, automatic winding movement, fully jewelled, white dial luminous dot indexes and Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, date aperture at 3, brushed and polished heavy gold case with screw on back, case, dial and movement signed with 18ct gold Tag Heuer bracelet and deployant clasp, diameter 39 mm. Accompanied by a Tag Heuer box, instructions, certificate booklet and guarantee card.
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Longines A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet ref L2.642.4 case 32217716 Evidenza circa 2005, automatic winding movement, fully jewelled, silvered guilloche engraved dial with painted blue Arabic numerals, blue outer minute divisions with five minute markers, blued steel hands, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture at 6, brushed and polished tonneau form case with back secured by 4 screws, case, dial and movement signed on a Longines bracelet with double deployant clasp, length…
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Rolex A lady's 18ct white gold automatic wristwatch ref 6917 no 3735122 Datejust, cal. 2030 automatic winding movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial, applied baton indexes, sweep centre seconds, magnified aperture for date at 3, reeded gold bezel, screw-down crown, screw back case, dial and movement signed with an after market 18ct white gold bracelet, diameter 26 mm. Accompanied by a Rolex box and two additional links.
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Tag Heuer A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet ref WV2115-0 case CJ3741 Twin-Time circa 2007, cal. 7 automatic movement, fully jewelled, black dial with applied polished faceted baton indexes, white outer 1/5th second divisions with luminous dot five second markers, raised outer 24-hour divisions with Arabic numerals, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, polished centre seconds and red arrow tipped 24-hour hand, date aperture at 3 polished tonneau-shaped case with…
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Rolex A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, ref 16622 no Z589438 Yachtmaster circa 2005, cal. 3135 automatic winding movement, fully jewelled, free-sprung mono-metallic balance, adjusted to 5 positions, matte silvered dial, applied luminescent dot, triangular and baton indexes, Mercedes hands, magnified date aperture at 3, stainless steel Rolex Oyster case with screw down back Oyster crown, rotating calibrated two-tone bezel, case, dial and movement signed with Rolex Oyster…
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Breitling A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with registers no 765 Toptime circa 1980, manual winding movement, fully jewelled, matt-black dial, luminescent baton indexes and skeleton hands, three silvered subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour register, outer tachymeter scale, circular stainless steel case with stepped bezel, screw on back, twin pushers flanking the crown, case, dial and movement signed with Breitling buckle, diameter 38 mm.
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Omega A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with registers mvt 48338639 case 1450022 3450022 Speedmaster circa 1990, cal. 861 manual winding movement, fully jewelled, black dial, luminescent baton indexes, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12 hour registers, stainless steel tonneau-shaped case with engraved inscription The First Watch worn on the moon Flight- qualified by Nasa for all manned space missions, black tachymeter bezel, two round chronograph pushers, downturned lugs,…
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Patek Philippe An 18ct gold openfaced keyless lever watch mvt 803922 circa 1925, nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, gold cuvette, gilt dial, Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, polished case engraved with initials WTM, case, dial and movement signed, diameter 45 mm.
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Joseph Johnson Liverpool An 18ct gold openfaced pocketwatch mvt 4267 circa 1850, english fusee Massey lever movement signed Josh Johnson diamond endstone, gold engine-turned dial, Roman numerals, engine turned case engraved with initial W at centre, reeded band and bow, diameter 47 mm.
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Collection of unmounted coloured gemstones, including: a lapis lazuli weighing approximately 5.00 carats, an opal weighing approximately 2.28 carats, blue opal weighing approximately 2.15 carats and a circular-cut blue topaz weighing approximately 1.60 carats. (4)
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Collection of jewellery, comprising of: a green quartz bead necklace measuring from 13.30 to 13.70 mm, length approximately 480 mm, signed Madam Butterfly, a silver pendant modelled as a bullet, a shield motif signet ring and a bracelet. (4)
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