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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:210
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:209
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:133
Date:29-Aug-2017
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Pair of 14ct white gold, aquamarine, onyx and diamond pendant earrings, each surmount of hoop design pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a pair of fluted aquamarine beads, between onyx and diamond spacers, the aquamarines and diamonds together weighing approximately 40.00 carats and 0.75 carat respectively, length approximately 60 mm, post and clip fittings.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond studs, each round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats is claw-set, post fittings. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 16251925, dated 27 August 2007, stating that the 1.01 carat diamond is F colour, VVS2 clarity, laser inscribed and an AUSCERT short report numbered 2017F90219 stating that the other 1.011 carat diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity.
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Pair of platinum and diamond studs, the round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.91 and 0.90 carat respectively are claw-set, post fittings. Accompanied by GIA dossier reports numbered 6245566360 and 3245836683, dated 9 January 2017 and 2 February 2017, stating that the 0.91 and 0.90 carat diamonds are J colour, VS1 and VVS2 clarity, laser inscribed respectively.
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Platinum, aquamarine and diamond brooch, Boucheron, circa 1930, modelled as a buckle, centring a step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 30.10 carats claw-set between an open work palmette motif decorated with rose and old European-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, approximately 54 x 17 mm, signed Boucheron, Paris.
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Platinum, 18ct gold, pearl and diamond ring, of cluster design, centring on a cultured baroque pearl measuring approximately 17.50 x 15.40 mm, framed by a double row of claw-set brilliant-cut, tapered baguette and marquise-shaped diamonds together stated to weigh 2.63 carats, size O1/2.
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18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, the 7.60 mm wide strap designed as three lines of invisibly-set princess-cut diamonds, completed by a concealed clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 13.20 carats, gross weight approximately 41 grams, length approximately 180 mm.
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18ct gold brooch, Tiffany & Co., modelled as a textured alligator, length approximately 60 mm, signed Tiffany.
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18ct gold 'Atlas' brooch, Tiffany & Co., designed as a swirled ribbed ribbon, length approximately 55 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Agate 'Torque' bangle, Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co., circa 2012, designed as a 45 mm wide brown banded agate bangle, inner diameter approximately 69 mm, signed Tiffany & Co, Gehry Hong Kong.
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18ct gold demi-parure, Tiffany & Co., comprising: a necklace designed as a line of large twisted oval links alternating between similar smaller links, circumference approximately 410 mm, bracelet en suite, length approximately 185 mm, gross weight approximately 181.48 grams, signed Tiffany & Co. (2)
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18ct gold, pearl and enamel ring, Chanel, centring three cultured pearls framed by a beaded surround, above a continuous black enamel and gold tapered hoop bordered by a beaded edge, size J, signed Chanel, numbered 1C4613.
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18ct gold and diamond 'Happy Diamonds' ring, Chopard, centring a heart-shaped glazed compartment signed Chopard, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, enclosing three floating collets accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, size F, signed Chopard, numbered 9411588 82/4758.
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18ct gold and diamond ring, Cartier, circa 1995, designed as a continuous line of interlocking heart-shaped motifs, one pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, size 51 (L1/2), signed Cartier, 1995, numbered F43129.
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18ct gold ring, Cartier, circa 1994, modelled as a continuous line of flexible heart motifs, size 54 (N1/2), signed Cartier, 1994, numbered G70923. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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18ct gold 'Classic Link' bracelet, Seaman Schepps, modelled as a line of curb links, gross weight approximately 74.75 grams, length approximately 185 mm, signed Seaman Schepps, numbered 20595.
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, each designed as a stylised swirled ribbon, embellished at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.32 carats, diameter approximately 25 mm, post fittings.
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Diamond and sapphire suite, circa 1940, comprising: a brooch modelled as a floral spray, decorated with flowerheads claw-set with circular-cut diamonds above a ribbon channel-set with calibre-cut sapphires, length approximately 55 mm; a pair of earrings en suite, length approximately 23 mm, post fittings, mounted in 14ct gold, gross weight approximately 24.71 grams. (2)
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18ct bi-colour gold and diamond ring, Larry, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.17 carats, size J, signed Larry. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA58892, dated 22 May 2017, stating that the 3.17 carat diamond is R colour, VVS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, mid 20th century, claw-set with a vertical line of three old European-cut diamonds between shoulders decorated with old mine-cut diamonds to a fluted half hoop, the three larger diamonds together weighing approximately 4.17 carats, mounted in 18ct gold and platinum, size Q1/2, indistinct European marks.
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18ct gold and diamond ring, the old-cut diamond weighing 1.76 carats is claw-set within a scalloped collet, size R. Accompanied by an AUSCERT short report numbered 2017F22770 stating that the 1.765 carat diamond is R colour, VS1 clarity.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre, a lady's platinum, white gold and diamond-set backwind bracelet watch case 706551 1950s, manual winding movement, fully jewelled, silvered dial, applied polished dart hour markers, polished sword hands, circular case with diamond-set bezel between ribbon scroll shoulders accented by baguette and single-cut diamonds, case, dial and movement signed, on a double snake link bracelet, 13 mm diameter, overall length 161 mm, movement not running.
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Platinum, tanzanite, tsavorite and diamond ring, of toi et moi design, terminating in a claw-set pear-shaped tanzanite and tsavorite to shoulders channel-set with baguette diamonds, the tanzanite, tsavorite and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, 1.50 carats and 0.30 carat respectively, size Q1/2.
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18ct white gold, coloured diamond and diamond necklace, designed as a line of diamond beads of black tint alternating between trace chain link connectors accented at intervals with near colourless diamond beads, completed by a parrot clasp, the coloured diamonds together stated to weigh 21.25 carats, circumference approximately 560 mm. Please note that the diamonds of black tint have not been tested for natural colour origin.
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Diamond locket necklace, the heart-shaped pendant pave-set to the obverse and reverse with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.27 carats, mounted in white gold, completed by a foxtail link necklet, locket approximately 18 mm, chain circumference approximately 405 mm.
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Cyma, a lady's platinum and diamond-set bracelet watch circa 1930, manual winding movement, 15 jewels, silvered dial, Arabic and dart hour markers, modified square-shaped case with diamond-set bezel between open work buckle shoulders extending to a box link bracelet set throughout with brilliant and single-cut diamonds, dial and movement signed, length 18 mm, overall length 164 mm.
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Platinum, 18ct white gold and diamond ring, mid 20th century, of cluster design, pave-set with old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, framed by a millegrain border, size O.
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Diamond necklace, mid 20th century, Set to the front with a line of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds alternating between a foliate motif decorated with diamonds suspending to the front a pear-shaped diamond set swing drop, completed by a trace link chain, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.50 carats, mounted in platinum, circumference approximately 360 mm.
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Pair of 18ct gold, diamond studs and earring jackets, the round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.02 and 1.01 carats respectively are claw-set, post fittings, together with a pair of detachable diamond set halo jackets. (2) Accompanied by GSL reports numbered AA59089/7 and AA59089/6, dated 5 July 2017, stating that the 1.02 and 1.01 carat diamonds are I colour, VS2 and SI1 clarity respectively.
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Rolex, a lady's 18ct white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch Precision circa 1955, manual winding movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, applied polished dart hour markers, polished sword hands, circular case with diamond-set bezel between a series of ribbon loop motifs set with brilliant and single-cut diamonds extending to a diamond-set box link bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, bracelet signed CB for Carl Bucherer, 15 mm diameter, overall length 149 mm.
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Diamond double clip/brooch, early 20th century, modelled as a stylised buckle, the symmetrical open work plaque millegrain-set with baguette and circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 10.80 carats, mounted in 9ct white gold, approximately 75 x 30 mm, brooch pin detachable, may be worn as two clips.
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Platinum and diamond double clip/brooch, circa 1930, of symmetrical design, the open work geometric motif brooch is embellished with baguette and circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 30.55 carats, approximately 80 x 40 mm, brooch pin detachable, may be worn as two clips. Accompanied by a fitted box.
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18ct white gold and diamond pendant necklace, Bulgari, modelled as a snowflake embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a trace chain, circumference approximately 405 mm, pendant and chain signed Bulgari.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, multi-gem and diamond 'Allegra' pendant earrings, Bulgari, each surmount designed as an open work semi-circular link decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds between a claw-set pear-shaped gemstone suspending a double line of claw-set variously-cut multi-coloured gemstones including peridot, rhodolite garnet, citrine and blue topaz between a diamond set connector, length approximately 30 mm, signed Bulgari.
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18ct white gold, diamond and gem-set 'Allegra' ring, Bulgari, of articulated design, claw-set with a line of variously-cut gemstones including citrine, garnet and blue topaz, between shoulders box-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, size M, signed Bulgari.
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18ct tri-colour gold 'Trinity' bangle, Cartier, designed as three intertwined 6 mm wide tri-colour gold half round bands, gross weight approximately 89.16 grams, inner diameter approximately 68 mm, size 64, signed Cartier, numbered 562153.
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18ct gold and diamond 'trinity' ring, Cartier, composed of three entwined 3.25 mm flat bands, each bead-set with a continuous line of brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats, size 47 (I), signed Cartier, maker's marks, numbered 299429.
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18ct gold and diamond 'Nouvelle Vague' ring, Cartier, circa 1999, designed as two entwined flat bands, claw-set with a line of eleven brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, size 52 (M), signed Cartier, 1999, maker's marks, numbered M21890.
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18ct gold 'Gentiane' necklace, Cartier, circa 1990, modelled as five interlinked rows of torpedo-shaped links, inner circumference approximately 340 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 789360. Accompanied by a Cartier fitted case.
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18ct gold 'Gentiane' bracelet, Cartier, circa 1990, designed as a series of torpedo-shaped links, length approximately 185 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 763710. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Platinum and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond stated to weigh 1.35 carat, size J, signed Tiffany & Co, numbered 29988382. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 5182317597, dated 5 May 2017, stating that the 1.35 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity, laser inscribed and a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Platinum and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.93 carat is claw-set between brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, the ten smaller diamonds together weighing approximately 0.40 carat, size K1/2, signed Tiffany & Co, numbered 21954233. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2173693501, dated 17 June 2016, stating that the 0.93 carat diamond is E colour, VVS2 clarity, laser inscribed and a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Platinum and diamond 'Diamonds by the Yard' bracelet, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., designed as a fine trace chain spectacle-set at intervals with five brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.35 carat, length approximately 160 mm, signed Elsa Peretti, T & Co for Tiffany & Co.
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Platinum and diamond ring, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 11.90 carats, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1176943253, dated 12 October 2016, stating that the 11.90 carat diamond is K colour, VS2 clarity.
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18ct bi-colour gold 'Panthere' ring, Cartier, of crossover design terminating in a sculpted panther head, to a coiled wire work flexible hoop, size 50 (K1/2), signed Cartier, numbered 770495.
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Maillon Panthere' earrings, Cartier, circa 1992, each half hoop of brick link motif, length approximately 20 mm, signed Cartier, 1992, numbered H63354, clip fittings.
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18ct gold and ruby brooch, Cartier, designed as a fennec fox with textured gold body, the eyes accented with circular-cut rubies, length approximately 45 mm, signed Cartier, assay and maker's marks, numbered 57569, one stone deficient.
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18ct gold, diamond, ruby and emerald brooch, Cartier, circa 1940, designed as two birds perched on a twig, the bodies and branch of textured gold, the crests pave-set with circular-cut diamonds, eyes accented with a circular-cut ruby and emerald respectively, length approximately 35 mm, signed Cartier Paris, assay marks, numbered 018096 and 9816 2. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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18ct gold, diamond, emerald and onyx 'Panthere' ring, Cartier, modelled as a polished hoop terminating in a panther head pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.15 carats, the eyes accented with a pear-shaped emerald, the nose embellished with onyx, size 53 (N), adjustable, signed Cartier, numbered ABC531.
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, Mauboussin, each modelled as a pair of rope work leaves, accented to the centre with a flowerhead decorated with three claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carat, length approximately 20 mm, signed Mauboussin, clip fittings. Accompanied by a Mauboussin box.
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18ct gold, diamond, sapphire and enamel 'La Boutique' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1967, modelled as a seated naive spaniel (L'epagneul naif), with a textured gold body, the eyes decorated with circular-cut sapphires surmounted by brows pave-set with circular-cut diamonds, the nose embellished with black enamel, length approximately 38 mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, made in France, 67, numbered 1V9563, enamel deficient.
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18ct gold, emerald, diamond and ruby 'La Boutique' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960, modelled as a cat with a textured gold body, the eyes accented with a pear-shaped cabochon emerald and circular-cut diamond, the nose embellished with a cabochon ruby, length approximately 41 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, made in France, numbered 1V 683.2.
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18ct gold, diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald brooch, modelled as a parrot on a branch, the chest embellished with marquise-shaped rubies and circular-cut sapphires, the head, wings and tail pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eye accented with a collet-set circular-cut emerald, the branch channel-set with baguette diamonds, the diamonds, sapphires and rubies together weighing approximately 3.43 carats, 7.80 carats and 2.10 carats respectively, length approximately 60 mm.
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Platinum and diamond ring, claw-set with an oval modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.01 carats, between half-moon diamonds together weighing approximately 0.84 carat, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2175408936, dated 4 December 2015, stating that the 4.01 carat diamond is J colour, SI1 clarity.
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18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, the oval hinged bangle is pave-set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, inner diameter approximately 56 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, BL12053. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels box.
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Pair of platinum and diamond 'Diamond Loop' pendant earrings, Harry Winston, each terminating in an open work teardrop-shaped pendant claw-set with graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a similarly cut diamond surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.28 carats, completed by 18ct white gold scrolls, length approximately 24 mm, signed HW for Harry Winston, post fittings. Accompanied by a Harry Winston box.
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Platinum and diamond ring, Harry Winston, 2016, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.28 carats, size J1/2, signed HW for Harry Winston, numbered 417455. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 7203099270, dated 28 May 2015, stating that the 1.28 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity, laser inscribed, a Harry Winston certificate of authenticity, valuation, pouch and box.
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Cartier, a lady's 18ct white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with bracelet ref 2359 case CC416604 Navette, quartz movement, silvered dial, black Roman numerals, secret signature at X, blued steel hands, diamond-set winding crown, navette-shaped case with pave-set diamond bezel, case back secured by four screws, case, dial and movement signed, with an 18ct white gold Cartier navette-link detachable bracelet with double deployant clasp, length 30 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 155 mm. Accompanied…
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18ct white gold and diamond pendant/charm, Cartier, modelled as a heart pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a parrot clasp, length approximately 18 mm, signed Cartier, numbered NQ8027.
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Platinum and diamond ring, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.08 carats, between single-cut diamond shoulders, size O. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA54411, dated 27 January 2015, stating that the 4.08 carat diamond is L colour, VS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.56 carats, between shoulders pave-set with similarly cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, size S. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA57385, dated 26 July 2016, stating that the 3.56 carat diamond is O colour, VVS1 clarity.
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.05 carats, size S. Accompanied by an AUSCERT short report numbered 2017F22771 stating that the 2.053 carat diamond is M colour, SI1 clarity.
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18ct white gold, diamond and south sea pearl 'Agrafe' pendant necklace, Cartier, circa 2007, modelled as a line of brick links embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, set to the centre with a stylised buckle motif terminating in a cultured pearl suspended from an open work circular link pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly set brick links, the clasp terminating in a cultured Tahitian pearl suspended from a diamond set tassel, the diamonds together weighing approximately 18.00 carats,…
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Pair of 18ct white gold, south sea pearl and diamond drop earrings, Paspaley, each surmount of half hoop design, pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a 13.20 mm round cultured pearl from a cap decorated with diamonds, length approximately 30 mm, maker's mark P for Paspaley, pearl drop detachable.
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Three 18ct gold and south sea keshi pearl rings, Paspaley, modelled as a stack, each 1.25 mm wide round wire hoop centring a baroque cultured pearl measuring 12 mm, size M, indistinct maker's mark for Paspaley. (3) Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate, invoice and box.
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18ct bi-colour gold, fancy yellow diamond and diamond 'Palais Butterfly' ring, Paspaley, modelled as a butterfly, the wings embellished with modified rose natural fancy yellow diamonds, partially framed by pave-set near colourless diamonds to similarly set shoulders, the natural fancy yellow and near colourless diamonds together stated to weigh 6.23 carats and 0.98 carat respectively, size M, adjustable, with maker's mark for Paspaley, one diamond deficient. Accompanied by Paspaley papers and box.
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Platinum, south sea keshi pearl, diamond and tanzanite 'Marquise' bracelet, Paspaley, modelled as a line of articulated olive branches, decorated at intervals with cultured pearls, brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut tanzanites, length approximately 205 mm, signed Paspaley, maker's mark. Accompanied by a Paspaley box.
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Pair of 18ct gold and aluminium earrings, JAR, circa 2002, each modelled as a pansy, length approximately 32 mm, signed JAR for Joel Arthur Rosenthal, clip fittings. The limited edition ear clips were created to coincide with the exhibition The Jewels of JAR, Paris, The Gilbert Collection, Somerset House, London, 2 November 2002-26 January 2003.
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18ct gold, yellow sapphire and diamond pendant necklace, Salvini, modelled as a butterfly, pave-set with yellow sapphires, completed by a fine ropetwist chain, the lobster clasp accented with a collet-set brilliant-cut diamond, length approximately 520 mm, adjustable, pendant and chain signed Salvini, Italian maker's mark.
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond 'Inde Mysterieuse' earrings, Cartier, each modelled as a circular hoop accented to the top with a flowerhead decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, diameter approximately 26 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 300765, clip fittings.
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18ct tri-colour gold 'Trinity' cuff, Cartier, circa 1992, the tri-colour gold cuff is of entwined design, gross weight approximately 37.81 grams, inner width approximately 55 mm, signed Cartier, 1992, numbered C72038.
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18ct gold and diamond 'etincelle de Cartier' ring, Cartier, circa 1993, of bombe design, the top pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.33 carats, size 51 (L), signed Cartier, 1993, French assay and maker's marks, numbered D47977.
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18ct gold and diamond 'Draperie de Decollete' necklace, Cartier, circa 1999, terminating on a gold ball decorated at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set sphere between a line of gold beads, completed by a gold bead chain necklace, circumference approximately 360 mm, signed Cartier, 1999, numbered N44328.
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Pair of 18ct gold, platinum and diamond 'Lynn' earrings, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., each claw-set with four brilliant-cut diamonds between a stylised X motif, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.28 carat, signed T & Co for Tiffany & Co., post fittings.
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