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Important Jewels — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:283
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:283
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:194
Date:9-Aug-2016
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18ct white gold 'Idylle Blossom' bracelet, Louis Vuitton, set to the centre with an LV logo flanked by four monogram flowers pave-set to the obverse and reverse with brilliant-cut diamonds stated to weigh 1.58 carats, alternating bet ween trace chain links, completed by a parrot clasp, length approximately 200 mm, signed LV for Louis Vuitton.
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Gucci a lady's 18ct gold, malachite and diamond-set bracelet watch no 3 ATM 116.5 11599405, quartz movement, malachite dial, applied baton indexes, square form case with diamond-set bezel, winding Crown at 6 o'clock, case and dial signed to an 18ct white and diamond-set stirrup style Gucci bracelet, 19 mm square, overall length 185 mm, accompanied by Gucci papers and box.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond 'Heart' earrings, Piaget, each modelled as an open work heart, the edge pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 13 x 15 mm, signed Piaget, maker's marks, numbered D03199.
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18ct white gold and diamond 'Axis' pendant necklace, Frank Ghery for Tiffany & Co., of abstract design embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a fine trace chain, signed Tiffany & Co., Frank Ghery.
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18ct white gold and diamond 'Signature X' ring, Tiffany & Co., circa 1990, centring an X-shaped motif pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds above fluted shoulders, size I, signed Tiffany & Co, 1990.
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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 bet ween split shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.64 carat, size L, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Platinum charm bracelet, Tiffany & Co., Composed as a line of elongated trace links suspending five charms including a heart, a fox terrier, a handbag, an ice skating boot and an evening shoe randomly decorated with enamel, gemstones and diamonds, length approximately 180 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold, ruby and diamond necklace, Tiffany & Co., Composed of a line of diamond cut curb links centring a collet-set cabochon ruby framed by fourteen brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, inner circumference approximately 400 mm, signed Tiffany for Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold and emerald ring, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., circa 1970, of crossover design terminating in a collet-set circular cabochon emerald, size L1/2, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger.
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18ct gold cuff bangle, Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co., the wide cuff of asymmetrical design, gross weight approximately 70.00 grams, outer diameter approximately 60 mm, signed Tiffany & Co, Gehry.
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18ct gold, platinum and diamond pendant necklace, Tiffany & Co., comprising of a fine trace chain suspending a gold horse shoe engraved T & Co, another in platinum pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Tiffany & Co, length approximately 460 mm.
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18ct gold and diamond necklace, Tiffany & Co., centring a bow accented at the knot with carre diamonds, completed by a fine trace chain, length approximately 430 mm, signed T & Co for Tiffany & Co.
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Tiffany & Co., each of foliate design, approximately 32 x 21.20 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., clip fittings.
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Pair of 14ct gold and moonstone earrings, Tiffany & Co., each modelled as a flowerhead, the stamen accented by a circular-cut sapphire, the petals claw-set with pear-shaped moonstone, approximately 16.60 mm, signed Tiffany for Tiffany & Co., screw fittings.
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Dogwood' earrings, Tiffany & Co., each designed as a sculptured dogwood blossom, approximately 15 mm, signed T & Co for Tiffany & Co., post and clip fittings, accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box.
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18ct gold, rock crystal and diamond brooch, Tiffany & Co., modelled as a calla lily, the carved crystal centring a textured gold stamen, the petal accented by a claw-set brilliant-cut diamond, length approximately 72 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold, platinum and diamond 'Etoile' bangle, Tiffany & Co., the 4.30 mm half round oval hinged bangle is collet-set to the front at intervals with a line of ten brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.25 carat, inner diameter approximately 59 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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18ct gold, South Sea pearl and diamond pendant, Paspaley, designed as an open work heart centring a cultured pearl stated to measure 11.00 mm surmounted by a brilliant-cut diamond to a neoprene cord, length approximately 380 mm, maker's mark P for Paspaley, accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and facsimile of original receipt.
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18ct gold, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Ribbon Bow' pendant necklace, Paspaley, Terminating in an oval cultured pearl measuring 12.00 mm suspended from a surmount modelled as a bow decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds together stated to weigh 0.83 carat, completed by a fine trace chain, length approximately 440 mm, adjustable, maker's mark P for Paspaley, accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and box.
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Pair of 18ct gold and South Sea pearl 'Ribbon Bow' pendant earrings, Paspaley, each surmount modelled as a bow on the bias suspending a cultured pearl measuring 12.00 mm, length approximately 34.40 mm, maker's mark P for Paspaley, post and clip fittings, accompanied by a Paspaley certificate and box.
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18ct gold and South Sea pearl 'Charm' bracelet, Paspaley, the cable link chain suspending five circle cultured pearls measuring bet ween approximately 13.08 and 13.29 mm, length approximately 182 mm, signed Paspaley, accompanied by a facsimile of original Paspaley certificate and pouch.
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18ct gold, emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring an oval emerald weighing approximately 0.60 carat framed with pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by an oval-shaped diamond bet ween split shoulders pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, size L1/2.
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, each of foliate design pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds bet ween fluted gold surrounds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.00 carats, length approximately 35 mm, post and clip fittings.
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18ct gold necklace, Michalis, circa 1990, the articulated collar modelled as a laurel wreath, gross weight approximately 73.82 grams, internal circumference approximately 420 mm, maker's mark for Michalis, Athens, accompanied by a fitted box for Michalis, Athens, Geneva, Kuwait. Provenance;Mrs Georgina Coles, Sydney, a gift from the Athens 1996 Bid Organising Committee for the Olympic Games;private collection, Queensland;private collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above
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Pair of 18ct gold pendant earrings, Buccellati, each surmount modelled as a textured furling leaf suspending a similar motif, length approximately 65 mm, signed Buccellati, numbered P4803, post and clip fittings, accompanied by a Buccellati box.
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Two 18ct gold charms, Chanel, comprising of: one modelled as a number 5 decorated with a Matelasse pattern, suspended from a parrot clasp, signed Chanel, maker's marks, numbered 1L2920, the other as a letter C pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a parrot clasp, signed Chanel, maker's marks, numbered 1K369. (2)
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18ct gold and sapphire ring, Chanel, designed as a continuous line of collet-set circular-cut sapphires, size J1/2, signed Chanel, numbered 1D6538.
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18ct gold 'Profil de Camelia' ring, Chanel, designed as a 6.00 mm tapering band with continuous fluted pattern, the edge engraved CHANEL, size L1/2, signed Chanel, numbered 1G2546.
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18ct gold, enamel and diamond 'Camelia' pendant, Chanel, designed as a heart-shaped plaque decorated with a Camellia the edges applied with white enamel, the petals and leaves pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 30 x 25 mm, signed Chanel, maker's marks, numbered 1M2708.
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18ct gold, sapphire and diamond bracelet, designed as a line of collet-set oval sapphires alternating bet ween similarly set brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together stated to weigh 5.00 carats and 0.77 carat respectively, inner circumference approximately 180 mm.
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Pair of 14ct gold earrings, Raymond Yard, circa 1970, each composed of a line of five oval plaques partially framed by an S-shaped twisted wire edge, length approximately 30 mm, signed Yard for Raymond Yard, clip fittings.
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18ct gold and pearl brooch, Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, Georg Jensen, mid 20th century, modelled as an oyster shell decorated with a cultured pearl, gross weight approximately 28.10 grams, approximately 52.50 x 39.00 mm, signed Georg Jensen, marked NJ for Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, numbered 389.
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18ct gold, emerald and diamond brooch, Haller jewellery Company for Grima, circa 1967, of textured abstract design, decorated at intervals with channel-set baguette emeralds and diamonds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats and 0.75 carat respectively, approximately 70 x 42 mm, signed Grima, maker's mark HJC Co for Haller jewellery Company, British hallmarks for London, 1967.;accompanied by an Andrew Grima, London pouch.
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Pair of 18ct gold, emerald and diamond earrings, Cecil, each of abstract form, accented at intervals with a baguette diamond bet ween a pair of similarly cut emeralds, length approximately 30 mm, signed Cecil, clip fittings.
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18ct bi-colour gold, yellow diamond and diamond pendant necklace, modelled as an open work four leaf clover pave-set with brilliant-cut yellow diamonds suspended from a half round surmount accented with near colourless diamonds, the diamonds all together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, completed by an 18ct white gold cable link chain, pendant length approximately 26 mm, yellow diamonds not tested for natural colour.
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18ct rose gold and diamond necklace, Composed as a series of belcher links, decorated with a pair of bows accented with circular-cut diamonds, gross weight approximately 57.00 grams, length approximately 390 mm.
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18ct gold and aquamarine ring, claw-set with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 14.11 carats, size O.
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18ct gold, sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1965, designed as a line of articulated textured foliate motif links decorated at intervals with circular-cut sapphires bet ween brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.62 carats and 0.72 carat respectively, gross weight approximately 59.14 grams, length approximately 190 mm, British hallmarks for 1965, signed BR Ld.
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18ct gold and diamond pendant necklace, Hess, modelled as a doughnut pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, completed by a fine trace chain, signed Hess, numbered 9186A.
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18ct gold 'Tango' ring, Chaumet, modelled as a 5.00 mm half round coiled band with knife edge terminals, size L1/2, adjustable, signed Chaumet, numbered 335094.
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18ct gold and gemstone brooch, Dior, modelled as a lady, the blouse decorated with three circular-cut rubies, the skirt embellished with carved mother-of-pearl, the belt, hem and gloves accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 57.30 mm, signed Dior, numbered 19.
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18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring, Kutchinsky, designed as a flowerhead, the stamen accented by a circular-cut sapphire, the petals decorated with oval diamonds framed by an open work surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, size K1/2, signed Kutchinsky.
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Yellow sapphire pendant necklace, claw-set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 17.19 carats surmounted by a circular-cut colourless sapphire, mounted in 9ct gold, suspended from a baton link rolled gold longchain, length approximately 780 mm.
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Coral and diamond pendant necklace, circa 1920, Terminating in a pear-shaped coral swing drop suspended from an open work scroll and foliate motif, the flowerhead embellished with an old-cut diamond completed by a fine Figaro link chain, mounted in 14ct gold, inner circumference approximately 390 mm.
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Morganite and diamond pendant, of cluster design centring a rectangular cushion-cut peach morganite weighing approximately 90.00 carats framed by brilliant-cut diamonds to a similarly set surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in 14ct rose gold, approximately 50.60 x 29.00 mm.
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Opal and diamond pendant, claw-set with a pear-shaped opal weighing approximately 7.00 carats framed by a textured abstract surround embellished at intervals with twelve brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.90 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, gross weight approximately 20.50 grams, approximately 30 x 55 mm.
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18ct bi-colour gold and opal pendant, Edward Dixon, claw-set with an opal measuring approximately 15.70 x 19.00 mm surmounted by a double leaf terminating in a similar motif, signed Dixon for Edward Dixon.
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Pair of 18ct gold, ruby and diamond earrings, Ilias Lalaounis, each modelled as a coil applied with five collet-set graduated circular-cut rubies terminating in a lion's head, the collar decorated with circular-cut diamonds, the eyes with rubies, gross weight approximately 19.70 grams, length approximately 35 mm, maker's mark for Lalaounis, numbered A21CR, clip fittings.
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18ct gold and gemstone brooch, J. Lacloche, modelled as a lady, the skirt decorated at intervals with circular-cut rubies and sapphires, the floral bouquet, eye and nose similarly set, the basket accented with gemstone beads including coral, turquoise and chrysoprase, length approximately 58.40 mm, signed J. Lacloche.
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18ct gold and diamond bracelet, the wide hinged cuff centring a pair of sculptured lion masks with jaws clenching a textured wreath, the eyes and wreaths decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds completed by a ribbed hoop, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, gross weight approximately 152.12 grams, inner diameter approximately 60 mm.
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Gemstone and pearl pendant necklace, early 20th century, modelled as a coiled snake decorated with a demantoid garnet, rubies and pearls suspended from a trace link chain, mounted in 14ct gold and silver, circumference approximately 400 mm.
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18ct gold, diamond and enamel brooch, designed as a panda on a branch the eyes accented with circular-cut diamonds, the ears, nose and eyes applied with black enamel, the branch with green enamel, length approximately 34.80 mm.
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18ct gold, pearl, ruby and diamond brooch, modelled as a standing rabbit with top hat and walking stick, the eye highlighted with a circular-cut ruby, the walking stick decorated with a circular-cut diamond, the chest embellished with a mabe pearl, length approximately 40 mm.
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Demantoid garnet and amethyst bracelet, 19th century, designed as a line of scroll motifs terminating in a flowerhead centring a claw-set demantoid garnet, the petals similarly set with pear-shaped foiled amethysts suspending a similarly set swing drop framed by a cannetille border, mounted in 15ct gold, length approximately 192 mm.;, lot 41, illustrated;private collection, Victoria, acquired from the above
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18ct gold and diamond necklace, centring an open work Celtic motif pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.73 carats, completed by a herringbone link chain, gross weight approximately 31.10 grams, inner circumference approximately 450 mm.
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18ct gold, ruby and diamond ring, of cluster design centring an oval ruby weighing approximately 0.80 carat framed with brilliant-cut diamonds, bet ween similarly set shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, size K.
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18ct rose gold and diamond bangle, the oval hinged bangle is pave-set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.41 carats, inner diameter approximately 56 mm.
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18ct white gold and diamond pendant enhancer necklace, Terminating on a pear-shaped open work plaque pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspended from a similarly set oval plaque bet ween a collet-set diamond connector, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.30 carats, length approximately 70 mm, completed by a fine omega link chain.
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18ct gold, coloured diamond and diamond ring, the 13.00 mm wide tapering hoop centring a collet-set oval brown tint diamond flanked by a line of carre near colourless diamonds to a border applied by brown paillonne enamel, the diamonds all together weighing approximately 0.90 carat, size M.
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Three gold and gem-set stacking rings, comprising of: a ring centring a channel-set line of baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size O, two similarly set emerald-cut sapphire rings, mounted in 14ct gold, size N. (3)
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18ct gold and diamond necklace, designed as a graduated line of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds framed by an open work half round surround, completed by a concealed box clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats, inner circumference approximately 440 mm.
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18ct gold and gem-set necklace, the articulated collar designed as a line of brick links supporting a channel-set line of scissor-cut gemstones including blue topaz, amethyst, garnet, citrine and peridot, gross weight approximately 56.20 grams, inner circumference approximately 400 mm.
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18ct rose gold, green quartz and diamond pendant necklace, Zoccai, of cluster design claw-set to the centre with a pear-shaped green quartz weighing approximately 7.50 carats framed by brilliant-cut diamonds to a surmount similarly set, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.35 carat, completed by a textured curb link chain, pendant length approximately 32 mm, signed Zoccai.
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, each circular hoop set to the front with a line of sixteen brilliant-cut diamonds together stated to weigh 5.01 carats, diameter approximately 51 mm.
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14ct gold and diamond necklace, designed as a line of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds centring a collet-set pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats bet ween a V-shaped plaque accented with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 9.80 carats, inner circumference approximately 450 mm.
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14ct gold, tanzanite and diamond bracelet, designed as a line of collet-set oval tanzanites alternating bet ween a brilliant-cut diamond completed by a concealed clasp, the tanzanites and diamonds together weighing approximately 6.00 carats and 0.50 carat respectively, length approximately 180 mm.
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14ct gold brooch, Tiffany & Co., modelled as a flowerhead with fluted furling petals, diameter approximately 41 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, set to the front with a line of five oval sapphires flanked by pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a curb link chain, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.75 carats and 0.50 carat respectively, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 155 mm.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, each circular hoop pave-set to the front and inside back with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 6.52 carats, diameter approximately 38 mm.
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14ct white gold and diamond necklace, the V-shaped necklace is designed as a line of graduated collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds completed by a concealed clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.50 carats, length approximately 455 mm.
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18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.60 carats within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.56 carat, size O1/2.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, claw-set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.14 carats, size M1/2.;accompanied by a GIA dossier report numbered 5171655846, dated 26 May 2016, stating the 1.14 carat diamond is J colour, SI1 clarity, laser inscribed.
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Diamond eternity ring, designed as a continuous line of baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size J.
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18ct white gold 'Logo' ring, Cartier, the 4.00 mm half round band is engraved at intervals with C de Cartier motif, size 49 (J), signed Cartier, maker's marks, numbered RK 5798.
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Rolex a lady's 18ct gold bracelet watch ref 4092 case 3646743 Cellini circa 1975, Cal. 1600 manual winding movement, 19 jewels, gilt dial, applied baton indexes, cushion-form case, case, dial and movement signed with an integrated 18ct satin finished gold Rolex bracelet, diameter 24 mm, overall length 190 mm.
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Rolex a lady's stainless steel and gold automatic wristwatch ref 69000A no 1109542 Datejust, Cal. 2135 automatic winding movement, 29 jewels, applied baton indexes, sweep centre seconds, magnified aperture for date at 3, reeded gold bezel, screw-down Crown, screw back case, case, dial and movement signed with steel and gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet, diameter 26 mm.
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Rolex an 18ct white gold bracelet watch ref 4096 case 3632675 Cellini circa 1975, Cal. 1600 manual winding movement, 19 jewels, silvered dial, applied baton indexes, cushion-form case, case, dial and movement signed with an integrated 18ct satin finished white gold Rolex bracelet, length 30 mm, overall length 190 mm.
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Rolex a stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet ref 6605 Datejust 1956, Cal. 1065 automatic winding movement, 25 jewels, silvered matte dial, baton indexes, centre seconds, magnified aperture for date, stainless steel Oyster case, reeded bezel, screw-down Crown and case back, case, dial and movement signed with a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, diameter 36 mm.
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Piaget a lady's 18ct white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch ref 41542GI mvt 8003196 no 358528, Cal. 4P1 manual winding movement, 19 jewels, silvered dial, rectangular case with baguette and brilliant-cut diamond bezel, blue cabochon set Crown, case, dial and movement signed with integrated 18ct white gold Piaget bar link bracelet length 22 mm, overall length 154 mm.
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William Picken Edinburgh an 18ct gold hunting cased pulse watch no 4182 circa 1890, fusee lever movement signed William Picken, Edinburgh key wind, key set, gold cuvette, white enamel dial with 30 pulse beat scale enclosing Roman numerals, pulsemeter activated with slide in band, blued steel hands, polished case engraved with initials, dial and movement signed, diameter 49 mm.
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A. Lange & Sohne a 14ct gold keyless lever hunting cased pocket watch no 85649 circa 1910, frosted gilt 3/4 plate lever movement signed Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashutte cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, black outer minute track with five minute markers, gilt spade hands, subsidiary dial at 6 for running seconds, polished hinged round case, case, dial and movement signed, diameter 52 mm.
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An ornate 18ct tri-colour gold open faced pocket watch mvt 589 circa 1830, English fusee verge movement, engine-turned tri-colour gold dial with Roman numerals, outer foliate detail, spade hands, engine-turned case with chased and engraved scrolling foliate bezels, pendant and bow, diameter 43 mm.
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Charles Frodsham an 18ct gold hunting cased pocket watch no 03986 circa 1870, gilt full plate fusee lever movement signed Charles Frodsham, 84, strand, London white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and five minute divisions, blued steel spade hands, subsidiary seconds at 6, polished engine turned case hinged to the front, reeded band, gold cuvette with dated engraving 1871 and 1980, accompanied by an 18ct gold ropet wist watch chain, dial and movement signed, diameter 49 mm.
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