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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:811
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:782
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:647
Date:17-Jul-2018
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A single strand cultured pearl necklace, the sixty-eight .7 cm uniform round pearls of a deep cream lustre, and knotted between each pearl, 14ct. gold and pearl push clasp.
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A Tahitian black pearl single strand necklace, the 35 round 11-1.2 cm black pearls with an 18ct. gold parrot beak clasp, together with a pair of matching pearl stud earrings (butterflies absent).
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A Tahitian black pearl pendant together with matching pearl earrings, on large 9ct. gold hoops.
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An 18ct. gold Tahitian black pearl and diamond ring, the 1.1 cm pearl with a good deep lustre, a small round brilliant cut diamond to each shoulder, plain shank.
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A 9ct. gold and emerald pendant, in the form of an 'A' and set with 13 small facet cut emeralds, 4gms.
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A retro 18ct. gold and diamond pendant, the stylised leaf with a 0.20ct round brilliant cut diamond to the centre.
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A tribal bead and silver necklace, alternating beads of ivory, lapis, silver, bone and tribal beads.
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A Victorian 18ct gold and enamel pendant, the tear drop form pendant set with blue and white enamel floral decoration, a small seed pearl to the centre, conforming pearl set bale, with 9ct gold chain. Length 4.5 cm.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold photo locket and chain, the locket in the form of a valise, the exterior profusely engraved, with later 9ct. gold twist chain. 11gm
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A long orange coral bead necklace, the uniform beads of compressed spherical form. Length 100 cm.
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A traditional Fulani multi-strand glass bead necklace, in colours of blue and red, on woven fibre cord. Mali, Africa. Length 74 cm.
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A 20ct. gold and jade necklace, the slender triangular links set with seven variegated jade fruit pendants.
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold synthetic ruby and seed pearl pendant, foliate and ribbon form.
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A 13-bead natural butterscotch toned amber bracelet, various rounded forms. Certificate available. Weight 23.9gms.
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A large Baltic 'egg yolk' amber bead necklace, the 62 graduating beads of approximately uniform egg yolk tone showing some more translucent inclusions, the largest beads of diameter 2.9 cm. Length 80 cm approx.
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A jadeite and precious bead bracelet, the 20 jadeite beads of mid-green tone with vibrant inclusions highlighted with a single mammoth ivory bead, two disc form red coral beads and a single 18ct. yellow gold bead.
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A Georgian 15ct. rose gold and carnelian fob seal, the carnelian in a rub over mount, with intaglio of a running hound, large scrolling frame with suspension ring.
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A 9ct. gold and citrine fob spinner, curb link rose gold frame, chip to the citrine spinner, together with another citrine fob spinner.
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A 9ct. gold and citrine fob spinner, the spinner with initials engraved, the gold frame in curb link form.
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A 9ct. gold and amethyst fob spinner, set in gold rope frame.
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A 9ct. rose gold and citrine fob spinner, the citrine spinner on an elaborate decorated frame.
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A 15ct. gold seal, the carnelian engraved intaglio with armorial, set in an ornate gold frame.
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An early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold heraldic fob seal, the carnelian panel intaglio cut with a coat of arms, substantial scroll wire frame. 15.2gms.
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A 14ct. gold pocket knife, two knife blades, with initials engraved to one side. Length 6 cm.
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A 1900 full gold sovereign.
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A 9ct. gold medal, presented for the 'Meadow Cup 1932-33'. 5gms. Birmingham 1932.
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A 9ct. rose gold Albert chain, Prince of Wales links, two dog clips and T-bar. 37gms.
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A rare 19th century French (15ct) yellow gold and agate vinaigrette, the striated agate panelled lid revealing a swirling dot patterned grille, fine diaper machine engraving to the sides and base. Double suspension rings to allow wearing as a pendant. Length 3 cm. Clover leaf stamped mark.
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A lady's 18ct. white gold and blue topaz bracelet, the 29 square standard step cut blue topaz totalling 38.33ct, each held by corner claws in an elegant clean design.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond set tennis bracelet, the 44 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.71ct, each set as an individual link, push-in clasp.
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An impressive Art Deco platinum and diamond brooch, open cut-out style of approximately rectangular form, full bead set with a total of 66 early modern brilliant cut diamonds, the large centre diamond with rub-over setting, 3.50 TDW. In original fitted box with London retailer's details to the interior lid for 'Mumford & Percy'. Valuation available stating 'in excellent condition'.
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An impressive modern retro style 18ct. white gold and diamond cluster necklace, the 11 swirling triangular type form graduating panelled sections set with a combination of 389 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.68ct and 236 tapered baguette diamonds totalling 3.16ct. TDW 5.84ct, the other plain links of similar conforming design.
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A lady's modern 18ct. white gold and large diamond set pendant necklace, the large diamond form pendant comprising 25 circular clusters, each with a single claw set diamond to the open centre, a series of three diamond set links suspend from the fine 18ct. white gold chain, the 266 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 3.80ct.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond set drop earrings, each as three linked tapered floral form clusters of diamonds, the 294 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.20ct, the 136 tapered diamonds totalling 2.56ct, TDW 4.76ct.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond cluster pendant earrings, each with a diamond set oval cluster supporting the long tapered open worked panel, the 154 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.74ct.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond set bracelet, the top with nine circular diamond set clusters, the 243 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.68ct, the back with conforming plain circular basket design panels.
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An impressive designer modern 18ct. white gold and diamond set dog head ring, the large stylish dog's head all-over set with white and black diamonds, the plain collar with further black diamonds in rub-over mounts, the 556 white modern brilliant cut diamonds of 4.49ct., the 384 modern brilliant cut black diamonds totalling 3.28ct., TDW 7.77ct.
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An impressive Australian opal and diamond art pendant, the opal hand carved and polished to take advantage of the directional red-orange-green-blue play of colour, of shield shape flanked and overlaid by gold wires with terminal diamonds and with a diamond set fan shaped suspension bale. The opal of approx 55.00ct, TDW 1.82ct. Valuation available
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A large and impressive 8.83ct. natural Ceylonese sapphire and diamond dress ring, the rectangular step cut sapphire with certificate, no evidence of heat treatment, held by four pairs of corner claws above the wide tapered shoulders set with tapered rows of baguette diamonds flanked by modern brilliant cut diamonds. AIGS Gem Lab certificate available. TDW of 1.87ct.
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An impressive 4.01ct natural ruby and diamond substantial 18ct. gold and platinum dress ring, the faceted cushion cut 'purple-red' natural ruby with AIGS gemstone identification report commenting 'No indications of heating', held by four tapered corner claws above broad tapered shoulders set with baguette and princess cut diamonds with TDW of 3.00ct.
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A pair of impressive 18ct white gold emerald and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 3.86ct mixed cut natural emerald, surrounded by 28 round brilliant cut diamonds, three brilliant cut diamonds set to the bale, attached to hooks for pierced ears. TEW 7.7ct, TDW 0.62ct, valuation available.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold emerald and diamond ring, the 13.54ct step cut natural emerald claw set with a 0.22 trapezoid cut natural emerald to each side, the elaborately designed mount and shoulders set with 136 round brilliant cut diamonds, TEW 13.99ct, TDW 1.62ct, valuation available.
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An Art Deco inspired opal and diamond ring, the oval opal of approximately 3.00ct. with a green/blue play of colour, in a rub-over setting encircled by 14 brilliant cut diamonds and flanked by two triangular brilliant diamonds at the shoulder. Set in a rhodium plated (10~16ct. tested) white gold mount (marked 18K) with chevron design to the shoulders. TDW 0.60ct.
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A Georgian 18ct. yellow gold and diamond cluster ring, the central old mine cut diamond of approx. 0.85ct, claw set and framed by 12 further old mine cut diamonds, forked shoulders.
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An Art Deco platinum and diamond cluster ring, the lozenge form mount with filigree gallery and set with ten Old European cut diamonds, TDW 1.25ct.
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A 14ct. white gold and diamond ring, the 0.50ct E colour princess cut diamond claw set and surrounded by a 'halo' of twenty small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further ten to each shoulder. TDW 0.70ct, with GSI certificate for central diamond.
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An estate 18ct. gold and five-stone diamond ring, five old brilliant cut diamonds claw set, engraved white gold upright shoulders. TDW 1.43cts, colour H-I, clarity SI2 and I1.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond drop earrings, two diamond set articulated rods suspended from a stud set with a round brilliant cut diamond with two smaller diamonds on each side, conforming studs to the middle and base of the rods, post for pierced ears. TDW 1.72ct.
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A large and impressive 18ct. white gold ruby diamond and sapphire dress ring, the substantial rectangular facet cut ruby of approx. 25.2 cm x 15.8 cm, in excess of 20cts., held by pairs of corner claws, the Yin Yan symbol to each wide flared shoulder set with a blue sapphire and modern brilliant cut diamond with further small microbead set diamonds framing one side, a further rectangular step cut ruby recessed to each end.
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An estate 18ct. yellow and white gold 0.50ct diamond solitaire ring, the early modern bead set diamond in a hexagonal bezel outlined by a conforming frame raised on filigree shoulders.
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An 18ct. white gold pearl and diamond pendant, a 16.4 cm round South Seas pearl of a silver white hue, with good lustre and nacre with a diamond encrusted 'S' hook as a bale, suspended from a white gold ribbon collar, with lobster clasp and extender chain. TDW 0.90ct.
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An emerald and diamond platinum set ring, the 1.32ct emerald cut emerald claw set and surrounded by baguette cut diamonds in a ribbon mount. TDW 0.60ct. $1600.
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An 18ct. white gold emerald and diamond ring, three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set vertically to the centre and surrounded by a circle of channel set mixed cut emeralds, and two scalloped rows of round brilliant cut diamonds and mixed cut emeralds. TDW 1.69ct, TEW 1.30ct.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond ring, with a princess cut diamond above a square table of six baguettes framed by a further 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, five brilliant diamonds to each shoulder. TDW 0.52cts.
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A 9ct. gold ruby and diamond ring, the pear shape facet cut ruby claw set with a small diamond to each side, plain shank.
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An impressive 18ct. gold and chrysoprase cat's eye ring, the large cabochon bottle green chrysoprase with a strong cat's eye to the centre set in a solid undecorated gold mount, wide tapering shank.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring, a 0.34ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set, with a further five diamonds set to each tapering shoulder.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.30ct round brilliant cut diamond (approximate weight) claw set in a V mount, plain shank.
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A 9ct. gold diamond and sapphire ring, the 0.40ct mixed cut Australian sapphire (approximate weight) of a dark blue, claw set and surrounded by twenty baguette cut diamonds with a small round brilliant cut diamond in each corner, the square mount with an outer ring of 24 small round brilliant cut diamonds, the white gold mount with decoratively pierced sides, plain shank.
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An 18ct. gold and five stone diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamonds claw set, engraved shank with white gold upright shoulders. TDW 0.81ct. Colour H-I, clarity SI2.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, seven round brilliant cut diamonds claw set, colour H-I, clarity SI2-I1. TDW 0.63ct.
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and sapphire cluster dress ring, with two flower style clusters of 67 claw set diamonds holding eight round and oval facet cut sapphires. TDW 0.41ct.TSW 4.20ct. Colour H-K, clarity I1. TSW 4.20ct.
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and cultured pearl dress ring, a large cup set South Seas cultured pearl surrounded by 106 grain set diamonds set in a crossover X-style shoulder mount, one half plain the other pave set. TDW 0.50ct. Pearl 13.45-.5 cm. Light cream/green, quality B.
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An impressive modern 18ct. white gold jadeite and diamond dress ring, the oval cabochon large jadeite panel of bright green tone with pale inclusions, measuring approx. 17.2 cm x 1.3 cm in rub-over mount framed by an encircling band of modern brilliant cut diamonds, the wide flared shoulders with central frosted section highlighted with a raised triangular panel set with further diamonds.
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A modern 18ct. rose gold amethyst and diamond dress ring, the rectangular step cut amethyst claw set above an encircling band of small brilliant cut diamonds all above a wide band entirely set with radiating baguette cut diamonds, further diamonds, to the shoulders.
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A lady's modern 18ct. rose gold aquamarine and diamond dress ring, the substantial oval facet cut aquamarine of approx. 1.2 cm x 1 cm (approx. 4ct.), claw set above a wide mount with raised lineal Greek key type pattern microbead set with multiple diamonds.
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A retro 9ct. gold and opal ring, the oval cabochon opal doublet in a high solid rub over mount, wide tapering shank. 8gms.
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An Edwardian 18ct. sapphire and diamond gypsy type ring, the panelled top with a central diamond flanked by two pale blue sapphires. Hallmark for Chester 1906. 3.42gms.
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Three estate 18ct. gold wedding bands, one with an inner white gold band, 8.5gms.
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A lady's modern 18ct. rose gold amethyst and diamond dress ring, the square step cut amethyst in a raised mount surrounded by multiple small bead set diamonds and highlighted with six small blue sapphires in rub-over mounts.
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A lady's modern 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond dress ring, the oval cabochon opal claw set and flanked by 18 bead set diamonds in an open worked cross-over shoulder mount.
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A lady's modern 18ct. rose gold amethyst and diamond dress ring, the circular facet cut amethyst of diameter 8.5 cm in multi-claw settings framed by 16 encircling modern brilliant cut diamonds, a further five diamonds to each shoulder.
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An 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond lady's dress ring, the teardrop form opal claw set above a conforming shaped mount and shoulders entirely set with small brilliant cut diamonds.
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A modern 18ct. white gold and jadeite dress ring, the long curving rectangular jadeite panel of pale tone with vibrant green inclusions in a rub-over mount with plain scalloped outer frame, the jadeite panel approx. 21.2 cm x 13.6 cm.
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A modern 18ct. white gold amethyst and diamond dress ring, the oval facet cut bright amethyst claw set and framed by open curving bands highlighted with rows of modern brilliant cut diamonds, pierced and swollen shoulders.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and jadeite dress ring, the long bar form jadeite panel of dark green tone with paler highlights, in rub-over mount above a restrained scalloped border, plain substantial shoulders. 10.5gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond modern dress ring, the cabochon opals spaced by eight pairs of modern brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over mounts.
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A lady's modern 18ct. rose gold opal and diamond ring, the four cabochon claw set opals set on an angle framing the central cluster of four modern brilliant cut diamonds, further small diamonds framing the mount.
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An 18ct. yellow gold purple jade and diamond lady's dress ring, the teardrop form purple jade cabochon claw set above an open encircling band of small brilliant cut diamonds, plain scrolling design to the lower basket, forked shoulders.
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An 18ct. white gold ruby and diamond dress ring, the oval facet cut ruby claw set above a diamond encrusted cruciform, pierced fleur-de-lis designs to each panel.
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An 18ct. white gold opal and diamond lady's dress ring, the flowerhead design with a single diamond surrounded by four oval cabochon opals framed by a lower encircling band of further diamonds.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold solitaire diamond ring, the oval old cut diamond of approx. 0.25ct. secured by six long tapered bars forming the claws. Hallmarks rubbed.
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An 18ct. gold and opal ring, the three opals claw set to the top of a slightly domed wide shank.
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A vintage 14ct. white gold jade and diamond lady's dress ring, the circular cabochon green jade panel claw set above two pairs of flanking modern brilliant cut diamonds.
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Two 18ct. gold and diamond rings, a plain band set with five round brilliant cut diamonds in a bridge setting, together with a band set with a princess cut diamond flanked either side by five round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold natural sapphire and diamond ring, the half-hoop coronet mount with three medium pale blue Ceylon type sapphires interspaced by four old rose cut diamonds.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, fifteen Old Swiss cut diamonds grain set in a silver cluster, in original box.
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A 9ct. gold and opal bracelet, the eight fancy hinged links set with an oval cabochon milk opal, each with good colour and fire. 1984 .
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A retro Finnish silver bracelet, wide 'rough' lozenge form open links, date mark 1974, by Sten and Laine.
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A 10ct. rose gold and diamond bangle, the extremely fine round band with a diamond encrusted white gold pear shape terminal to one end, the other with a conforming terminal in silver.
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An 18ct. yellow gold opal and diamond lady's bracelet, the eight pairs of oval cabochon opals claw set above open cross-over links highlighted with small modern brilliant cut diamonds, parrot beak clasp.
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A vintage Art Deco style platinum filigree lady's bracelet, the wider central panel with scrolling design set with three white stones, open decorative oval links as the bracelet.
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An 18ct. white gold opal and diamond bracelet, the central section of four opal and diamond clusters, each with four cabochon oval opals connected by circular bands with a single circle of small diamonds, ten uniform circular links to each side, parrot beak clasp.
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A 22ct. gold and silver set natural opal pendant, the stone of triangular shape, cabochon polished and approx. 17.00ct with semi-directional orange-green-blue play of colour, bezel set in gold below a stepped waterfall silver mount and suspended on a fluted fan bale.
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An estate 18ct. gold platinum and diamond Victorian style brooch, in the form of a flower, the central Old Cut diamond claw set within a diamond encrusted circle, the six petals of alternating rose gold and platinum set with mine cut, Old European cut and Old Swiss cut diamonds, TDW 2.25ct, in original box. Old valuation available.
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A pair of approx. 0.80ct. solitaire brilliant cut diamond earrings, each in an 18ct. yellow gold four-claw mount for pierced ears, the diamonds of low grade.
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A pair of modern 18ct. rose gold amethyst and diamond earrings, the oval facet cut amethysts claw set above an encircling row of small brilliant cut diamonds, fittings for pierced ears.
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An 18ct. yellow gold 1981 limited edition Royal Wedding souvenir portrait, depicting Prince Charles and Lady Diana, numbered and hallmarked. Boxed and with certificate of authenticity. 28gm. 3 cm x 4.2 cm.
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A late Victorian 15ct. gold ruby and diamond brooch, the two horizontal bars with circle to the centre set with diamonds and rubies, Birmingham 1896.
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An 18ct. gold and pearl brooch, the two horizontal bars with three diamond shaped frames each set with a small seed pearl, a small gold ball to the top and base of each diamond
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