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Modern and Antique Jewellery — Philips Auctions Australia

Auction House:Philips Auctions AustraliaNumber of lots recorded:290
Sale Title:Modern and Antique JewelleryLots with images:288
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:156
Date:9-Sep-2019
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A gold 10 Kroner coin pendant. 14ct and 21.6ct yellow gold, the pendant presented as an 1898 Danish 10 Kroner, correctly mounted within a 14ct yellow gold mount fitted with bail. Total weight: 7.2grams coin weight: 4.48grams
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A gold half sovereign pendant on chain. 22ct yellow gold, half sovereign, dated 1909 with Melbourne mint mark correctly mounted within an 18ct yellow gold ribbed frame with bail suspended from an 18ct yellow gold wheat link chain with clasp and additional gold plated magnetic clasp.
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An Australian 1987 boxed nugget coin set. 24ct yellow gold, presented in original case, the four coins each represented in specified weights, 1oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/8 oz. Boxed.
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A boxed set of two Australian gold replica postage stamps. 18ct yellow gold, one in the design of the first state issued stamp the second a replica of the first Commonwealth postage stamp, one marked one penny (dated 1970), the other two Pounds (dated 1970), both presented in original case with certification. Total weight: 21grams
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A collection of Australian coins and Bank notes. Presented as an assortment of Australian coins, along with 9 round fifty cent pieces, 1937 and 1938 crown coin and more.
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A collection of Australian Pennys, world coins and notes. Presented as a large assortment of Australian and half, along with a bag of silver coins, world coins and paper notes.
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A limited edition Chanel Navy Rock the Corner flap handbag. Navy blue leather with gold applied hardware, from the Pre-Fall 2017 collection, presented as a flap styled handbag measuring 24 x 16 x 8 cm navy worn styled leather with corner gold hardware detailing, applied beading, fitted with vintage styled turnlock and woven strap. Boxed with bag.
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Vintage cheetah fur coat long length cheetah coat with mink collar.
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Vintage cheetah fur coat medium length cheetah coat with mink collar.
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A selection of five black and semi black opals. Comprising round 3.15ct, oval 2.28ct, oval 2.52ct, abstract 0.91ct rectangular 0.51ct, predominant play of colour throughout of green and blue spectral colours, smallest with golden blocks.
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A selection of seven black and semi black opals. Comprising - largest freeform 6.07ct, freeform 2.73ct, triangular 2.22ct elongated abstract 1.45ct, smaller triangular 0.44ct, smallest oval 0.50ct with blue and green spectral colours throughout most, most highly crystalline material with veined striations.
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A selection of four semi black opals. Comprising- largest freeform 6.57ct, triangular freeform 2.96ct, smaller triangular 1.67ct, smallest 1.39ct, mostly green and blue colours throughout the smallest with lighter tones.
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A selection of three quality Bolder opals. Comprising- largest boulder 32.17ct, abstract boulder 4.42ct, oval boulder 5.74ct, each displaying vibrant and varied spectral colours throughout the ironstone, the largest of intense colour play.
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A selection of five Bolder opals. Comprising- largest boulder 17.72ct, Next boulder 12.59ct, rectangular boulder 11.22ct, oval boulder 3.52ct, freeform boulder 4.12ct, varied spectral colours throughout, the largest of most vibrant and varied play.
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A selection of four Bolder opals. Comprising elongated boulder 18.03ct, oval boulder 13.84ct, freeform rectangular 9.14ct, freeform triangular 8.88ct, fine veins running through with some crystalline material visible.
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A selection of four white Bolder opals. Comprising - largest freeform 12.08ct, triangular boulder 6.04ct, triangular abstract 13.68ct, smallest freeform 6.32ct, the largest with striated red and blue spectral colours, the smaller with visible Bolder and more veined colour.
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A selection of three semi Transperent opals. Comprising- blue jelly freeform 21.39ct, abstract Green/blue freeform 17.65ct, triangular freeform 11.09ct, each with jelly like transparency, blue and green spectral colours throughout.
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A selection of seven loose opals. Comprising largest oval 5.72ct, high domed oval 5.39ct, elongated dome 5.68ct, freeform 1.71ct, freeform 2.01ct, freeform oval 1.83ct, elongated Teardrop 0.71ct, crystalline material with strong blue and green spectral colours along with a small Bolder piece of good colour play.
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A selection of six loose white opals. Comprising Teardrop 5.38ct, freeform triangular 4.58ct, high domed triangular 6.20ct, freeform 3.39ct, oval 1.50ct, smallest freeform 1.68ct, bright material with varied fine colour play in green, blue and golden colours.
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A selection of three semi black loose opals. Comprising - oval 3.34ct, smaller oval 1.63ct, freeform 3.33ct, all low profile cabochon cut with strong blue and green spectral colours.
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A selection of three loose white opals. Comprising largest red freeform 26.33ct, abstract freeform 11.34ct, smallest freeform 5.12ct, vibrant material with strong red and golden spectral colours through largest, smaller with strong and varied colour play in fine play.
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A collection of eleven loose opals. Comprising three Bolder opals of various shape and carat weight, along with eight solid white opals, Australian style, various shapes, all with differing spectral colours and patterns.
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A collection of thirty semi precious faceted gemstones. Comprising two ametrines, four citrine, four amethyst, five blue topaz, nine zircons of various colour and six white topaz.
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Three strands of opal set beads. The feature strand presented as a series of polished off round bubble like beads of solid white opal, luminous light blue in colour with faint spectral colours visible, each bead measuring approximately 7.5 mm, fitted with magnetic clasp, along with a second of alternating white opal and fresh water pearls the final strand of pearls with highlighting rondelle shaped beads of white opal, strong orange in colour.
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A selection of jewellery. Comprising various pieces made in silver, gold plate and base, comprising fourteen pieces of jewellery, pearls, Bolder opal, nephrite brooches, cubic zirconia and paste.
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A collection of opal set jewellery. Comprising eight pieces, set in silver throughout, comprising various styles set with opal, turquoise, red paste, synthetic sapphire, pearl and cubic mainly rings, along with a brooch of spray foliate style.
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A long strand of quality cultured pearls. Fitted with a 14ct yellow gold pearl set floral clasp, presented as a long length uniform size strand of round cultured pearls, each measuring approximately 6 mm, cream in colour with fine lustre, knotted throughout fitted with clasp. Length 123 cm
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A pearl set bracelet by Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver, from the Tiffany by the Yard collection made as a fine silver link detailed with pink freshwater pearls. Boxed. Rrp $735.
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An opal triplet set pendant on chain. 9ct yellow gold, made as a simple oval shape pendant, centrally set with a black opal triplet of vivid spectral colours, bezel set in a closed back setting, framed by a rail of gold, fitted with bail, suspended from yellow gold plated chain.
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A strand of cultured pearls. 14ct yellow gold, made as a long length strand of uniform sized round cultured pearls, each measuring approximately 7 mm, cream in colour, fitted with a 14ct yellow gold pearl set clasp. Length 72 cm
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Two pair of gold hoop earrings. Both 9ct, one yellow gold of small size with a smooth polished finish, fitted with pierced bars, the second white gold, designed as a cross over style hoop, one panel polished and the other kite cut pierced white gold, also fitted with pierced fittings.
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A plain gold band ring, pair of pearl studs & a diamond stud. 9ct yellow gold, made as a low profile gold band of polished finish, along with a pair of 9ct yellow gold pearl set stud earrings with pierced posts fittings and a single brilliant cut diamond solitaire stud set with a 0.17ct, claw set, pierced post fitted.
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Two antique Australian opal set brooches. Both 9ct, one made as a small gold map of Australia inset with a single square shape piece of white opal, framed by a wreath of gold with alternating applied red paste stones and grey pearls, along with a 1950's larger oval plaque brooch, set with a central white opal with black painted reverse bezel set within a wreath of applied gold leaves, fitted with pin and safety chain.
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A solitaire diamond ring and other. 18ct yellow and white gold, made as a small solitaire diamond ring, claw set with a brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.10ct, set to a gold band along with an unset 15ct yellow gold bar brooch and pair of 9ct yellow gold kite shaped earrings, both damaged.
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A vintage strand of cultured pearls. 14ct yellow gold, presented as a classic 1950's graduated strand of slightly off round shaped cultured pearls, ranging in size from 3 mm to 7.3 mm, each with a deep cream colour and high lustre, knotted throughout, completed with a floral pearl set clasp with catch. Length 48 cm
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Three pair of gold earrings. 18ct yellow gold, one pair made as fixed short drops of kite formation in textured gold, fitted with Euro pierced hooks, the second of similar short drop design set with polished gold balls, the third of hoop style, engraved to outer panels, inset with a single red paste stone, also fitted with pierced fittings. Total weight: 6.9grams
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A strand of cultured pearls. Sterling silver clasp, marked made in England, presented as a vintage single strand of round cultured pearls, ranging in size from 3 mm to 6.4 mm cream in colour with a fine lustre. Length 42 cm
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An antique garnet set brooch & vintage opal doublet brooch. 9ct yellow gold, the antique brooch featuring two scrolled acanthus leaves in polished and engraved gold, detailed by two oval cut garnets claw set and central red paste stone, fitted with later steel pin, along with a 9ct yellow gold bar brooch circa 1980's, set with central black opal doublet of oval shape, strong colours throughout, rope edged in gold, fitted with pin.
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A collection of vintage gold jewellery. Comprising three vintage pieces, one 18ct yellow gold bow style ribbon pendant with polished bow and small drop floral cluster in gold, fitted with bail, a 1950's 18ct Italian porcelain transfer brooch and a 14ct yellow gold tiny diamond set floral cluster dress ring.
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A pair of enamelled Hermes Pop H pink earrings. Presented as stud style earrings, from the Hermes Pop H collection, made as raised H shaped letter, enamelled throughout with bright pink, fitted with pierced posts. Pouched.
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A strand of pearls & pair of diamond and pearl stud earrings. 14ct yellow gold, the strand presented as a classic semi Baroque strand of cultured pearls, cream in colour with good lustre, fitted with 14ct ribbed ball clasp, along with pair of 9ct yellow gold studs, each set with a single round cultured pearl of 9 mm, cream in colour, surmounted by a tiny claw set diamond, fitted with pierced posts. Length 45 cm
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A pair of small solitaire diamond studs totalling 0.14ct. 18ct yellow gold, made as small solitaire studs, each set with a brilliant cut light yellow diamond of approximately 0.07ct, flush set in a disc of yellow gold, fitted with pierced posts. A.T.D.W.: 0.14ct.
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A silver Georg Jensen open ended bangle. Sterling silver, hallmarked and numbered A80, designed by Andreas Mikkelsen circa 1980's, presented as a tubular formed oval shaped bangle of open ended design, featuring a twist pattern throughout silver. Inner width: 6 cm
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A Baroque pearl and gold worked ring and earrings suite. 12ct yellow gold, the earrings presented as cluster style studs, each set with a central Baroque cultured pearl of cream white colour framed by a interlocking double surround of leaves, fitted with clip on fittings, along with a matched ring set in a raised mount to a flat plain band. Total weight 16.2grams
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A pair of amber earrings, smoky quartz earrings & coral ring. Each set in sterling silver, the two earrings of drop design with artisan styling, the amber of light Baltic honey colour, round in shape with waved panels of silver overlaid, the smoky amber designed as elongated hoops suspending round polished beads, both fitted with pierced attachments, along with a silver dress ring of oval floral style set with central intense red piece of cabochon coral, claw set.
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A pearl set silver bracelet and garnet set floral pendant. Both sterling silver, the bracelet made as a series of rectangular curved panels, each designed as an arrangement of open discs of silver, overlaid by a single cultured pearl of classic cream colour, fitted with clasp and chain along with an open floral pendant set with brownish/purple coloured garnets oval, claw set, fitted with bail and suspended from trace chain.
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A strand of pearls with pearl set enhancer pendant. The strand presented as a single short length strand of round semi Baroque cultured pearls, classic cream in colour, each measuring approximately 6.7 mm fitted with silver clasp, suspending a 9ct yellow gold pendant featuring a grey pearl and larger oval cream pearl, fitted with enhancer clip.
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Two silver bracelets. Both sterling silver, one a fine rope twist bracelet of polished link suspending a single small engraved heart shape charm, fitted with catch along with an oval bangle, detailed across with foliate engraving, hinged and fitted with safety chain.
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A sapphire & diamond ring, a second ring & silver bracelet. 18ct yellow and white gold, the featuring ring designed as a central rectangular cut sapphire of deep blue colour, weighing 1.05ct, claw set flanked to each side by two smaller brilliant cut diamonds also claw set totalling 0.17ct, merging to a smooth band, the second ring also 18ct yellow and white gold, sapphire and diamond set, the bracelet made as a fancy link silver bracelet of knot style.
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A strand of vintage amber beads. Strung as a slightly graduated strand of round polished honey amber beads each Baltic bead a transparent golden brown colour, completed with a threaded bail. Length 45 cm Klepners
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A strand of cultured pearls. Presented as a mid length uniform strand of round cultured pearls, each measuring 6.8 mm, classic cream in colour with fine lustre, knotted throughout, completed with a silver nickel clasp. Length 54 cm
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A silver Albertina and bracelet. Both sterling silver, the bracelet made as a triple link antique Albertina style bracelet with shell motif detailing and bulldog clip clasp, the other a classic Albertina with rope twist chain, fitted with slide, curb link section tassel and bulldog clip.
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A pearl set suite. Comprising a 9ct yellow gold set strand of Baroque and cultured pearls, with small beads set throughout, along with matched 9ct yellow gold set pearl bracelet, finally a pair of 18ct yellow gold small pearl and diamond set earrings in a fixed short style, set with pierced posts.
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A Chanel faux pearl set bracelet. Presented as a graduated bead bracelet of cream colour round faux pearls ranging in size from 6 mm to 10 mm, knotted throughout, completed with gold coloured chain link and Chanel logo as charm style tassel. Boxed with pouch. Rrp $680
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Two heart shaped pendants. One 9ct yellow gold, made as a puffed small heart of quilted brushed finish gold, intersected by single round claw set rubies of strong colour and smaller claw set diamonds, fitted with bail, the second 18ct yellow gold also of puffed form, pave set with colourless paste stones claw set, fitted with bail.
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A pair of South Sea pearl earrings. 9ct white gold, made as simple drops of articulated design, each featuring an oval South Sea pearl measuring 12.5 mm, silver white with faint pink tone and good lustre, capped and fitted with pierced hooks.
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A vintage silver panel bracelet. Sterling silver, made in a Nouveau Jensen style, hallmarked, presented as a series of rectangular frames of silver, each centrally detailed by stylised foliate and leaf design with polished and etched finish, completed with clip clasp. Length 19 cm
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A cross over pearl diamond and stone set ring. 18ct yellow gold, made as a modern cross over style ring, featuring two central round cultured cream coloured pearls of approximately 7.4 mm, each connected to one end of split diamond set band, drilled through and detailed by a single cabochon ruby bead or single cabochon emerald to drill point merging to a smooth gold band at reverse.
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A Tahitian pearl and diamond set pendant. 18ct white gold, of simple, fixed design, featuring a pear shape Tahitian pearl of approximately 12.5 x 10.5 mm, grey with strong peacock overtones and fine lustre, surmounted by a single tiny bezel set diamond, connecting to bail.
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Two fine gold dress chains. Both 18ct yellow gold, one made as a mid length fine flat flexible link, the other a longer length box link chain, each fitted with clasps. Length 58 cm and 60 cm
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A pair of gold and rubber set earrings. 18ct yellow gold, made as ball style stud tops, suspending an open disc of black neoprene, fitted with a sliding green glass beads with central rail of colourless paste, fitted with pierced posts.
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A pair of diamond set Huggy earrings with suspended onyx. 18ct yellow gold, made as a fine small pair of pave set diamond Huggy style hoop earrings, suspending a single round polished onyx bead, the black bead capped in a diamond set gold mount, fitted with pierced fittings.
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A gold gate link watch bracelet. 14ct rose gold, hallmarked with maker to tongue piece, presented as an antique gate link bracelet ending with lug points and fitted with slide clasp and fitted safety chain. Length 14.5 cm
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A Keshi pearl set gold vintage ring. 9ct yellow gold, stamped, circa 1960's, made as an artisan dress ring featuring a central Keshi pearl of Baroque shape, intense silver lustre measuring approximately 11.5 mm, held by a series of bead style ball claws with rails of gold reaching toward pearl, merging to a worked gold band with further textural detail.
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A gold band ring. 18ct yellow gold, made as a plain domed profile band of polished gold. Weight: 3.4grams
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A gold dress ring. 18ct yellow gold, a wide low profile band ring, etched throughout with twig motif in polished gold. Weight: 5.3grams
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A two stone Art Deco diamond dress ring. 18ct white gold and platinum, hallmarked, circa 1930's, presented as a two stone diamond ring, set side by side with two old cut diamonds, totalling approximately 0.30ct, each claw set in a filigree worked mount, further detailed by small diamonds running shoulders, merging to a smooth band at reverse.
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Three dress rings. 18ct yellow gold, each designed as an artisan piece, one featuring an oval cabochon piece of turquoise with visible pyrite throughout, finished in a gloss like lacquer, bezel and swirl gold set, along with a grey pearl and semi black abstract dress ring and finally a large oval semi black dress ring, light violet in colour, bezel set in an open backed mount, merging to a plain band. Combined weight: 18.6grams
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A diamond and gem set ring and matched pendant. 9ct yellow gold, the ring made as a modern panel ring channel set with two rails of alternating square cut semi precious gemstones of bright and varied colour, each rail edged by a micro grain set rail of small brilliant cut diamonds, the rails of staggered length, tapering to a smooth single band at reverse, the pendant on matched vertical bar design with a single row of colour, edged in diamonds, fitted with concealed bail.
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A seven stone diamond band ring and plain band. Both 18ct white gold, the half hoop band ring set across in a low claw set design with seven brilliant cut diamonds, each weighing approximately 0.05ct totalling approximately 0.35ct, merging to a smooth band, presented with a similar profile plain polished band.
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A diamond set double band ring. 18ct white gold, made as a low profile diamond set waved form band ring, set across with two claw set panels of brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.34ct, merging to a smooth band.
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An old cut diamond eternity ring. 12ct rose and white gold, made as a fully set eternity band ring, set throughout with old cut diamonds of approximately 0.025ct, grain set in white gold, edged to each side in fine rose gold rails.
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A pair of small Tahitian pearl stud earrings. 9ct white gold, made as small studs, set to each with a round Tahitian pearl of 9.8 mm, deep silver grey in colour with good lustre, fitted with pierced posts.
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A pair of ruby and diamond cluster studs. Silver, made as vintage floral studs, each set with a central oval ruby of deep red colour, bezel set, framed by eight small 'petals' each set with a single cut diamond, fitted with pierced posts.
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Two opal set dress rings. 18ct yellow gold, one of classic three stone style, set with central oval semi black, flanked by two smaller cabochon opals of matched colour, set to a flat band, along with a wider artisan style featuring three Baroque shaped crystal and black pieces of opal, each with strong spectral colours, each raised from the wide flat band, tapering to reverse. Combined weight 10.3grams
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Two vintage rose cut diamond rings. Both set in 9ct yellow gold with silver setting, both of retro 1940's styling, one featuring a central cultured pearl of cream colour, set into a tonneau shaped panel of double grain set rose cut diamonds, merging to a tapering gold band, the second of more stylised retro styling, curved in a wide, flared panel with rounded ends, detailed by two grain set rows of rose gold diamonds, flanked to one side by an oversized ribbed gold roll, merging to a tapering band.
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A pair of garnet set stud earrings. 14ct yellow gold, made as simple oval studs, each set with single oval garnets of bright red colour, claw set, fitted with pierced posts.
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A Victorian style amethyst set seal fob. 9ct yellow gold, made as a lovely small size Victorian style fob piece, heavy worked in an ornate design, fitted to base with a claw set rectangular amethyst of vibrant light purple colour, fitted with bail. Length 3 cm
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An antique diamond ring and two pearl set rings. 18ct yellow gold, Edwardian, made as a fine solitaire ring, featuring a central old cut diamond of approximately 0.20ct, claw set, set to a split diamond set band, along with a fine 14ct white gold dress ring, featuring a single pearl threaded into kite shaped frame and finally a 9ct yellow gold solitaire pearl set ring.
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A quality gold band ring. 18ct yellow gold, made as a thick, domed profile band ring of plain polished finish. Weight: 5.8grams
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A pair of delicate pear shaped Aquamrine drop earrings. 9ct white gold, made as fine short drops, delicately proportioned, featuring a top round aquamarine of pale blue colour, claw set, dropping to a short polished bar of white gold, terminating with a single pear shaped aquamarine of matched colour, claw set, fitted with pierced posts.
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A turquoise set gold dress ring and fine gold chain. 18ct yellow gold, made as a vintage overlapping railed band of gold with tapering curved panels of gold, staggered in length and varied in height grain set throughout with small round cabochon turquoise beads, light blue in colour, merging to a textured band, along with a fine trace link chain of flat round link design. Combined weight: 9.7grams
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A black opal triplet pendant. 18ct yellow gold, made as a simple oval shaped panel, featuring a polished oval piece of black opal triplet, strong red and blue spectral colours throughout, measuring 18 x 13 mm, claw set in a closed back setting, framed by rope twist gold and bail.
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Three gold rings. 15ct yellow gold, one of solitaire design, featuring an old cut diamond of approximately 0.10ct, claw set to a fine band, a gypsy set band ring set with two red paste stones, one central stone deficient, finally a solitaire pearl set claw set ring, set with a claw set cream pearl. Total weight: 7.7grams
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A garnet set pendant. 9ct yellow gold, made as a simple oval drop pendant, featuring an oval garnet of deep red colour, bezel set in an open backed mount, fitted with flared bail.
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A three stone opal dress ring. 14ct yellow gold, hallmarked, made as a simple vintage style three stone dress ring, set across with three oval white opals of good spectral colour throughout, claw set in four bead claws, finished on a simple tapering band.
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A tanzanite set eternity ring. Sterling silver and yellow gold plate detail, made as a heavy, wide eternity style ring, detailed throughout with marquise cut tanzanite of violet blue colour, each claw set, flanked by scrolled pierced silver work in an elaborate design.
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A golden citrine solitaire dress ring. 18ct yellow gold, made as a simple oval solitaire dress ring, set with oval citrine of bright golden yellow colour, weighing approximately 13cts, claw set in small bar shaped claws, flanked by a scooped band. Weight: 8.9grams
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A pair of solid crystal opal earrings and matched pendant. 14ct yellow gold, the earrings presented as short, articulated drops, each with top stud fitting, suspending a marquise cut solid crystal opal of strong colours, claw set within two rails of gold, fitted with pierced posts, along with a similar designed pendant featuring two marquise opals and small bail.
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A quality platinum wedder. Platinum, 950, made as a heavy smooth wedder of plain finish, polished throughout. Weight: 10.1grams
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