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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:622
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:152
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:460
Date:28-Feb-2017
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A c.1900 Japanese carved ivory tripod lidded censer, the tall lid surmounted with shishi and pup, the four captured ring handles issuing from shishi masks, the ovoid body with deep carved dominant panels including dragons amongst scrolling crowds and mystic pearl, the two flaring scroll handles each with a further large captured ring, the three lion type legs fitted to a carved wood stand. Height 30 cm
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An old carved ivory and bone pagoda sculpture, the circular base with chained fence and figure at entrance below the 11 graduating hexagonal tiers, each with six suspended bells, tall spire top, housed within a hardwood framed glazed display cabinet. Height of pagoda 31 cm
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Three fine wood carved netsukes, one modelled as a goat, the other as a frog and turtle in a water bucket, the third as a stack of three turtles. Each with signatures engraved under the base.
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, of Fukurokuju performing a handstand, signed.
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An ivory netsuke, of a man seated eating noodles at a roadside stall. Signed.
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An ivory netsuke, carved as a lion dog issuing from the open mouth of a sack.
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An ivory netsuke, of a man in patterned robes standing before a censer on stand.
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A Japanese ivory erotic carving, modelled as a fruit opening to reveal a couple in coitus.
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Two carved Japanese ivory pieces, a netsuke in the form of a seated Buddha with a palm leaf on wooden stand, the other a horned devil with a child climbing on his back, seal mark to base.
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A finely carved Japanese ivory rose spray, with two branches holding blossoms, the thorns highlighted with red tinting, the blossoms with pale pink tint. Some losses. Length 28 cm
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A pair of small good quality Japanese Meiji period cloisonne baluster vases, with intricate floral decoration on a dark blue ground. One damaged, one with small frit. Height 12 cm
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A Japanese silver wire cloisonne vase, decorated with five red crowned cranes in flight on a clear yellow ground. Height 23.5 cm including wooden stand.
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A Sumida-gawa lidded jar, modelled as a crouching grotesque figure, a young child clambering over his cap forms finial of the lid. Height 16.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Kutani lidded urn, baluster form, finely decorated with panels of birds and blossoms, the ground with scrolling and panelled designs including scale decoration, gilt highlights, the domed cover with two chips to edge. Height 34.5 cm
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A Japanese porcelain Imari incense burner, on three legs with side handles and shishi to lid, decorated in Imari pallet and patterns. 31 cm x 40 cm
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A set of four framed Japanese ukiyo-e wood block prints by Sadanobu, choban size, in ebonised frame, depicting samurai and daimyo. Each 16 cm x 10.5 cm
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A large bronze Japanese floor vase, ovoid on round spreading foot, the side handles in the form of stylised dragon heads, the body decorated with animal motifs. 40 cm x 63 cm
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A 19th century bronze water basin, on round pedestal base, the bowl decorated with stylised animals and floral decoration, the stand with conforming decoration. 38 cm x 32 cm
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A Japanese bronze incense burner, the body decorated with Kabuki masks in relief on four scrolling feet, the lid with pierced decoration and bronze cord to the top. 25 cm x 38 cm
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An impressive bronze incense burner, decorated in relief with dragons chasing the mystic pearl, each side handle in the form of dragon, on three paw feet, the lid with pierced floral decoration, four stylised dragon masks, the handle in the form of a shishi. 41 cm x 49 cm
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A Japanese bronze usubata flower vase, unusual small size, decorated with swans in a pond to one side, a carp to the other, on three scrolling feet. Maker's mark to base. 20 cm x 17.5 cm
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A Meiji period large Japanese bronze fire pot, made in the lost wax process, the exterior profusely decorated with foliage and floral decoration with six panels each decorated with various birds and/or animals in relief, the side handles in the form of stylised elephant heads, the rim decorated in the Greek key pattern, on three plain triangular feet, on shaped wooden base. Maker's mark to base. 58 cm x 36 cm
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A bronze gong on stand, the mulberry stand with pierced decoration to the base, the nipple gong with hand beaten effect, with original handle 52 cm x 68 cm
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A tall nephrite scholar's rock, variegated tones in natural slightly polished form, on wooden stand. 20 cm x 40 cm
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A Tibetan thangka, in giltwood frame, depicting the Green Tara (Samaya Tara Yogini) to the centre in yab-yum with his consort. 78 cm x 51 cm
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A Tibetan thangka, framed and glazed, depicting a wrathful deity in colours on a black and gold background. Image 71 cm x 49 cm
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A Tibetan thangka, framed and glazed, depicting a winged deity, surmounted by Buddhist figures on a black and gold detailed background., Framed and glazed. Image 71 cm x 49 cm
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A Tibetan small thangka, painted on material and framed by silk borders, depicting numerous Buddhist figures in landscapes. Image 25 cm x 18.5 cm
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A large Indian Mughal watercolour painting, depicting a court scene with numerous turbaned figures in an interior courtyard before an elevated judge. 94 cm x 55 cm
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A Victorian 1883 gold full sovereign.
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A ¼ Krugerrand gold coin in 9ct. gold mount, the mount with diamond jewelled and textured section, almandine garnet to the mount, the coin dated 1995. total weight 16.6gms, includes frame weight of approx. 8.8gms.
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A 22ct gold framed half sovereign, the 1890 half sovereign set in an elaborate 22ct gold frame decorated with birds, suspension ring, 5.9gms.
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A 1911 gold full sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A 1918 gold full sovereign, Perth Mint.
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An 1882 gold full sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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An 1899 gold full sovereign, Perth Mint.
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A 2003 N.Z. proof $10 'Lord of the Rings' gold coin, 22 carat gold, weighing 39.94gms, this coin with original paper work and numbered 0679, in original burr walnut box and packaging.
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An impressive 2003 'Lord of the Rings' three $10 gold coin set, noted as 'The Battle for the One Ring Gold Proof Set' with original paper work being number 003 from a limited edition of 15,000, each coin of 22ct. gold weighing 39.94gms with a diameter of 38.6.1 cm, in original walnut box and packaging.
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A European 18ct. yellow gold bracelet, the double circular links with flatted sections, spring clasp. 17.7gms.
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A 14ct. yellow gold Albertina, small ribbed circular links in triple chain form, tassel attached, 9ct. later parrot beak clasp. 11.5gms.
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A 22ct. yellow gold half-hinged bangle, bamboo form, stamped marks. 33.2gms.
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An 18ct. gold rope twist neck chain. 14.9gms. 80 cm.
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A European 18ct. yellow gold curb link bracelet, circular 15ct. gold sprung clasp. 27.8gms.
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Two vintage Chinese 9ct. rose gold hair clips, curved, shaped, pierced and engraved. 26.7gms.
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A 20ct. yellow gold vintage neck chain, decorative oval sectional links. 18gms. 42 cm.
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A 20ct. yellow gold neck chain of flattened rectangular bar and curb links, hook form clasp. 22.9gms. 40 cm.
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A 20ct. yellow gold European bracelet, decorative lozenge form bar links with raised oval sections, push-in clasp. 27.5gms.
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A .9999 pure gold neck chain, flattened links, snake form clasp. 26.4gms. Length 50 cm
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Seven fine 18ct. yellow gold bangles, each with pressed decoration, thin push closure with safety catch, 40.5gms.
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Three fine 18ct. gold bangles, each decorated with tiny fine rosettes, 22.8gms.
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A pair of 14ct. yellow gold cufflinks, plain rectangular design, 9.8gms.
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A pair of 15ct. rose gold cufflinks, one shield decorated with armorials, the other with initials. 9.6gms.
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A 9ct. gold and enamel British Legion badge, lion mask to the centre, together with three 18ct. gold studs. Badge 8.2gms, studs 4gms.
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A 9ct. gold gate-link bracelet, with safety chain and padlock clasp. 13.3gms.
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A 9ct. gold Albertina, with T-bar tassel and a bolt ring. 15.3gms.
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A vintage coral bead necklace, the round graduating beads from .2 cm to .5 cm, metal push clasp. Length 33 cm
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A Chinese carnelian bead necklace, the thirty two 1 cm beads on knotted thread, silver gilt push clasp with conforming cabochon carnelian to the centre.
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A Victorian 9ct. gold and coral jewellery suite, the brooch and matching earrings with decorative scrolling and ball embellishments, a carved coral cameo set to the centre of each piece, in original box, the earrings with large fish hooks for pierced ears.
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A vintage double-strand graduating cultured pearl necklace with a 9ct. yellow gold clasp, the circular clasp set with nine pearls. Length approx. 42 cm
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A Georgian pearl work necklace, 15 oval mother-of-pearl links set with small seed pearls, linked by smaller conforming mother-of-pearl and seed pearl set links, a conforming pearl cross suspended from the bottom, in original velvet and Morocco leather case, the necklace and case require attention and repair.
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A nine-strand garnet and pearl necklace, round garnet beads interspersed with freshwater and round cultured pearls, silver gilt clasp.
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A 14ct. gold and diamond brooch, in the form of a flowering branch and set with 57 old cut diamonds in silver, the back in 14ct. yellow gold.
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An Edwardian diamond and platinum brooch, the central pin set with three old European cut diamonds and four old mine cut diamonds, the outer leaf form frame set with 10 old Swiss cut and 40 antique rose cut diamonds, the brooch secured at the back with a hinged 9ct. white gold pin and roller clasp. Total diamond weight 1.90cts., in original box.
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An impressive 14ct gold and jade necklace, 15 gold oval floral links with a small variegated apple green jade Putai Buddhas suspended from each link, ten rectangular links to each side with decorative push clasp, total weight 50.6gms.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold, tourmaline and diamond earrings, the 20.4 cm cluster fronts in floral design comprising three-claw set pear shaped and round pink tourmalines surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, the 94 diamonds with TDW of 1.01cts., the back with wire posts and hinged Omega style clip fittings.
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A pair of modern 18ct. white gold, diamond and ruby drop earrings, each with a main single pear drop cluster with central oval cabochon cut natural ruby framed by multiple round brilliant cut diamonds, the 74 diamonds totalling 1.69ct.
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A modern 18ct. white gold and diamond cluster bracelet, the 35 clusters each containing a central diamond surrounded by six further round brilliant cut diamonds, push-in clasp, the 245 round modern brilliant cut diamonds with TDW 4.88cts.
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An 18ct. white gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 2.35ct. round facet cut sapphire in a rub-over mount and surrounded by a halo of grain set small round brilliant cut diamonds, the triple split shoulders set with conforming diamonds, with the addition of two further diamonds to each side of the halo mount, the sapphire in a good cornflour blue. TDW 1.29cts
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An impressive old African Yemini tribal amber bead necklace, the nugget form beads of round and rounded square graduating form, various tones and clarity, many of clear honey tone, egg yolk tone included, coral and glass beads included at the terminal ends. Weight 170gms, the largest bead diameter approx. 3 cm. Length 48 cm
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An impressive modern 18ct. white gold and diamond hinged bangle, the front with four and three rows of cast-in micro-claw and channel settings including 84 round brilliant cut diamonds with TDW of 1.08ct. and 263 baguette cut diamonds totalling 5.95ct., the interior back with pierced part lining.
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A 20ct. yellow gold box link chain, pierced design to each link, 30gms. together with a jewelled paste pendant.
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A stylish modern platinum, diamond and cats-eye chrysoberyl dress ring, the oval cabochon chrysoberyl in a rub-over mount set above the wide plain dished top panel, a single round cut grain set diamond to each wide textured shoulder.
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A vintage rhodium-plated, gold, silver and palladium alloy set diamond cluster ring, the stylish 'traditional diamond cluster' with central 0.65ct. round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by 38 smaller diamonds in geometric cluster, TDW 1.42gms.
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An 18ct. gold, ruby and diamond bracelet, 20 oval mixed cut rubies in open backed claw mounts with two small diamonds attached between each mount, push clasp with safety catch. Total ruby weight 13.28cts, total diamond weight 0.75cts.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond ring, the 1.42ct. emerald cut champagne diamond claw set, the shoulders set with small modern round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. white gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the 1.25ct. oval mixed cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by two tiers of small modern round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.86ct.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant with earrings ensuite, the flower form set with a small round brilliant cut diamond to the centre, the pendant with suspension ring and the earrings with posts and butterflies for pierced ears.
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An 18ct. yellow gold snake ring, with open mouth, decorated with green enamel and set with tiny red stones. Weight 9gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold dress ring, three bands, the central band set with three dark blue sapphires.
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A 14ct. yellow gold dress ring, set with a carved pink coral Oriental head in a pierced basket mount.
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An 18ct. white gold dress ring, set with a single large cultured pearl and two small side diamonds.
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A 14ct. yellow gold dress ring with a high mounted cabochon amethyst in a matt finish claw set mount.
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold dress ring, set with a central emerald cut emerald and two triangular cut side diamonds.
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An emerald and diamond Art Deco dress ring, the emerald cut emerald in rub-over mount, each flared shoulder set with three old mine cut diamonds, all in 18ct. white gold.
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An 18ct white gold and six diamond ring, the six small round brilliant cut diamonds set in a high bridge mount.
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A late Victorian 9ct. rose gold ring, the domed top set with four small seed pearls and two cabochon coral beads in a gypsy setting. Birmingham 1885
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An 18ct. gold large ruby dress ring, the oval facet cut ruby in a rub-over mount, D-form shank. The ruby measuring 1.2 cm x 1 cm approx.
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An antique 14ct gold and diamond ring, a tear-drop frame set with fourteen mine cut diamonds, on plain shank, 3.3gms.
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An 18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the 1.25 carat round cut sapphire of a dark blue hue, claw set with eight small diamonds set in a double row to each shoulder, filigree decoration to the mount.
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A 14ct gold and citrine ring, the large round facet cut citrine claw set in a fine layered 'rope' mount, twisted at the shoulders, 9.5gms.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, platinum, emerald and diamond ring, the small emerald cut emerald set to the centre of a square mount, set with eight small round brilliant cut diamonds, the upright shoulders with engraved platinum decoration.
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A George Jensen 18ct. gold 'Fusion' ring, a white gold band and yellow gold band interlocked to form a wave design, marks to both bands, with original boxes.
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A 14ct. gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.55ct. round modern cut brilliant diamond claw set on a tapering rolled shank, colour I-K, clarity I I-.2 cm
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A 14ct. white gold solitaire diamond ring, the 0.18ct. round modern cut brilliant diamond claw set to the centre of a twisted and scrolling mount, each shoulder set with a further seven small diamonds. Colour G-I, clarity SI 1. TDW 0.38cts.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and diamond cluster ring, five channels to the domed top set with small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.25cts.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and chrysoprase ring, the oval cabochon chrysoprase claw set, upright shoulders, plain shank.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and moonstone ring, the shank and mount in a rope design, the centre set with a cabochon moonstone. 5.9gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond solitaire ring, the .44ct. old mine cut diamond in a rub-over mount with patterned tapering upswept shoulders, colour J-L, clarity SI.3 cm
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A retro 14ct. gold smoky quartz ring, the trilliant cut smoky quartz claw set in a high scrolling pierced mount, the upright shoulders in the form of three leaves. 9.2gms.
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An 18ct. gold and white sapphire solitaire ring, the 4ct. round brilliant cut white sapphire claw set in a high mount decorated with pierced hearts, upright shoulders, 4.5gms.
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