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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:613
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:611
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:457
Date:25-Feb-2020
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An Edo/early Meiji period kyousoku (armrest) with fret cut legs and upholstered cushion, length 50 cm.
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An old Japanese hardwood box the lid with a carved panel of two sinuous dragons amongst clouds confronting a mystic pearl, brass pinned fittings. 16 x 31 x 8.5 cm.
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A Japanese shin-hunga woodblock print edition 40/100, of a fishing boat and fish baskets. 30 x 48 cm.
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A suite of eight woodblocks from Yoshitoshi's '32 Aspects of Women' (Fuzoku Sanjuniso) mid-20th century restrikes. Unframed. Each 36.5 x 24 cm
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Ouchi Makoto (Japan 1926-1989) two contemporary prints, 'Iro' 53/80 and 'Shibaraku' 52/100. 54 x 40 cm. Biographical details verso.
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A Thai Sawankhalok celadon glazed bowl the shaped rim with incised banded decoration, incised ribbed band to the exterior. Diameter 29 cm.
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A carved ivory tusk section an adult elephant with jewelled caparison together with baby, standing on carved base, with carved wood stand, height 14 cm.
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An Indian gilt metal candlestick modelled as a winged figure raised from a tripod base supporting a single nozzle, height 25 cm.
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19th century or earlier Tibetan copper-bronze Buddhist statue of Yama Dharmaraja the guardian deity confronting death, wearing a bull mask beside his consort, standing upon the back of a bull copulating with a woman. All upon a lobed base with flaming mandala behind. Remnants of gilt and painted highlights. Some repair, height 51 cm
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A Sino-Tibetan copper teapot decorated with a dragon handle, floral patterns to the shoulder, symbols in panels to either side, height 28 cm.
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A vintage N.Z. 18ct. yellow gold swimming badge the circular ring enclosing the female diver, impressed gold and 'DRE' maker's mark to reverse. 3.2gm, length 2.8 cm.
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A c.1900 gilded 9ct. yellow gold miner's sweetheart pick-and-shovel brooch the crossed tools highlighted with gold nuggets and gold wire. 6.92gm. Note: during the colonial gold rush period, there was a fashion for miners to give such brooches to their 'sweetheart'. Similar brooches are said to be South African relating to the Transvaal area where gold was discovered in 1886.
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An 18ct. yellow gold 'Exhibition bowling Tournament' medallion attributed to Teutenberg of N.Z, dated 6.6.11, presented to T. Gray. 10.24gm. Together with five other enamelled bowling medallions and badges presented to Tom Gray.
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A 15ct. gilded yellow gold presentation bowling medallion to T. Gray 1920-21, the centre with pierced and engraved monogram 'ADB', stamped gold and maker's mark M & K for Meyer & Keane. 4.63gm. Together with four silver awards to Tom Gray.
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A c.1900 substantial and heavy silver fob chain with greenstone pebble fob the graduating curb links with T-bar and an uncommon N.Z pounamu polished pendant in silver frame. Total 131gm. Chain length 35 cm.
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A 9ct rose gold chain curb link, two dog clips, T-bar and chain and gold capped greenstone pendant on chain suspended from base. 28gm.
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A silver and pounamu hinged bangle three oval pounamu cabochons set to the top of a decoratively pierced hinged bangle, push clasp with safety catch.
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A 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone bracelet the six double lobed greenstone panels with connecting gold links and padlock clasp hallmarked Chester 1904.
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An uncommon New Zealand colonial gold bearing quartz and 9ct. rose gold fob of barrel form, in strap and scroll mount, width 1.6 cm.
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A colonial 15ct gold and gold quartz pendant ornately decorated gold cap, the quartz within a plain gold frame.
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A colonial 15ct gold and gold quartz pendant the gold cap with ornate decoration, the quartz in a plain gold frame.
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A 9ct rose gold and shark tooth pendant engraved decoration to the gold cap.
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A colonial 9ct rose gold and tusk brooch each end of tusk with engraved gold cap and a gold fern to the centre.
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A colonial 9ct gold tusk brooch the large tusk with engraved gold caps, a gold band to the centre decorated with a fern leaf and NZ.
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A colonial 9ct gold and greenstone bar brooch gold bands to each end with the band to the centre set with a fern and NZ.
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A Masonic 9ct gold and greenstone pendant in the form of a mallet with a greenstone panel to the base.
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A 19th century gold plated seal the ornate frame with set with bloodstone engraved with an armorial.
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A 9ct gold and citrine spinner in plain gold frame.
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A 10ct rose gold watch key spinner set with carnelian and bloodstone panels, engraved frame with some damage.
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A 9ct gold and citrine spinner the engraved frame with Masonic symbol to top.
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A late Victorian 9ct rose gold and citrine spinner engraved frame, Birmingham 1900.
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A 9ct rose gold watch key set with blood stone and cameo panels, gold suspension ring.
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A pair of 9ct gold and onyx cuff links a square gold framed panel of onyx joined by short chain to an oval gold shield.
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A pair of platinum onyx and diamond cufflinks a small round brilliant cut diamond bezel set into each square onyx panel, joined by platinum links.
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A pair of 9ct rose gold and mother of pearl cuff links together with four matching shirt studs.
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A Victorian silver gilt mourning brooch the central panel in a seed pearl set mount, the outer frame set with ten oval cut amethysts.
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A Georgian 18ct gold mourning ring plaited hair under crystal with floral embossed mount and shank.
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A c.1900 fancy high carat gold mounted double tiger's claw brooch and earring set the fancy fine floral and wirework brooch mount with double barrel tassels, the earrings each with single claw and mounts for pierced ears, in fitted Chinese carved wood box.
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A European carved ivory brooch as a high relief plaque of full blown roses and buds, width 6.2 cm
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An antique 14ct. yellow gold and diamond suspended pendant brooch in Etruscan style, the circular drop with a single modern brilliant claw set diamond of approx. 0.36ct, the bar suspension with three open heart forms and suspension hook.
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An 18ct gold and 9ct gold diamond bar brooch the 9ct gold tapering bar with 18ct gold shoulders supporting a diamond cluster to the centre, with a 0.30ct round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by twenty-two single cut diamonds.
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An early 20th century yellow gold opal and diamond pendant and earring suite each teardrop opal within a ribbon & bow frame beneath an old cut diamond enhancer, the earrings with screw fittings.
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A platinum Art Deco style diamond and sapphire brooch the centre with an early modern brilliant cut diamond flanked by diamond set crescents and four square cut sapphires, spear points to each end set with diamonds, TDW 0.67ct, TSW 0.28ct.
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A late 19th century Etruscan heavy gold brooch set with a large diamond fine wire and bead highlights, a central panel set with an old cut diamond of approx. 0.60ct, maker's mark 'Hammon' stamped to the reverse. 14gm. Note: The renowned South African jeweller J. Hammon was established in Pietermaritzburg 1872.
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold South African Zulu shield and weapons brooch the shield with crossed knobkerries and three assegai. Stamped maker's marks to the reverse: 'Hammon, Maritzburg'. 7.47gm.
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold ruby and diamond brooch the scrolling bars highlighted with a crescent form set with nine graduating bright toned facet cut rubies and two further claw set diamonds. 5.25gm.
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An antique pearl and diamond brooch old mine cut diamonds and pearls with a crystal facet cut bead suspended from the base, possibly silver gilt.
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A 9ct gold tusk brooch the tusk set with ornate gold caps and floral bands set with seed pearls.
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A 9ct gold and Bohemian garnet brooch a central oval facet cut garnet bezel set and surrounded by small facet cut dark red Bohemian garnets which continue along the bar, safety cap to pin.
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A 9ct gold garnet diamond and pearl bar brooch a central facet cut pink garnet with a small pearl and diamond encrusted scroll to each side and a facet cut pink garnet to each end.
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An 'egg yolk' amber bead bracelet of twelve large spherical beads of near uniform colour. Each approximate dia.2.1 cm. 56gm.
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A 9ct gold and diamond bracelet of twenty-seven round links each set with seventeen tiny diamonds; snap catch with double safety clips (requires attention). TDW 1.05ct.
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A modern 18ct. white gold amethyst and diamond ring and matching bracelet the ring with single oval facet cut amethyst above an encircling row of small modern brilliant cut diamonds, the undulating serpentine outer frame set with an encircling band of baguette diamonds; the conforming bracelet with three linked repeating sections.
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond bracelet claw set with twenty emerald cut dark blue sapphires each between a single cut diamond; push clasp with safety catch, TSW 13.63ct, TDW 0.56ct. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond tennis bracelet and earring suite the bracelet with 42 round brilliant cut diamonds, each in a square box setting; the conforming earrings each with four brilliant cuts. Approximate TDW 6 to 8 ct.
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A French retro 18ct gold bracelet eleven 'chunky' links in the form of plaited rope, large push clasp with safety catch, by Andre Col, Paris. In original box. 138gm.
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An 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond tennis bracelet the single row of 71 Princess cut diamonds in rub-over box settings. TDW 5.16ct.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond wide tennis type bracelet of twenty-six square links with tapered frame each enclosing four princess cut diamonds (total 104). TDW 3.83ct.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet claw set with sixty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds; push clasp with safety catches. TDW 4.08ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond bracelet claw set with a double row of forty-two oval cut pink sapphires, with a row of four small round brilliant cut diamonds between each pair of sapphires. TSW 36.42ct, TDW 1.90ct. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct white gold ruby and diamond bracelet eleven oval cut dark pinkish red rubies claw set, each linked by two round brilliant cut diamonds; push clasp with safety catch. TRW 23.88ct, TDW 0.53ct. Gemologist report available.
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A spectacular 18ct. white gold ruby and diamond wide bangle of Belle Epoque style with flared dished open worked top section of radiating design, seven oval facet cut rubies as a central floral with further radiating rubies, further highlighted with 432 modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 4.27ct, TRW 6.90ct. Insurance valuation available.
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An impressive unique designer 18ct. white gold pink sapphire yellow and white diamond cocktail ring in a flowerhead design with central cushion cut yellow diamond of 2.01ct. framed by 16 pear cut pink sapphires set as petals totalling 11.52ct, highlighted with a further band of small yellow sapphires and white diamonds.
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A platinum and diamond solitaire ring a 2.50ct marquise cut light yellow diamond claw set with a tapered baguette diamond to each side, TDW 3.10ct. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct gold natural 'cornflower blue' sapphire and diamond ring the oval facet cut Ceylonese sapphire of 3.31cts (certified 'no heat-no treatment'), encircled by 16 round modern brilliant cut diamonds, each shoulder with a trilliant cut diamond and four further brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. white gold large diamond cluster ring of overall octagonal form, the top formed as a combination of nine geometric baguette cut diamonds forming an elongated octagonal form with TDW 1.66ct, framed by an encircling band of small diamonds and further small diamonds to the shoulders, these 134 modern brilliant cuts of TDW 0.73ct.
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A modern three stone diamond set platinum ring with central oval brilliant of 0.92ct flanked by two oval brilliants totalling 0.97ct, each claw and pillar set with under bezel on plain tapered band.
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A platinum and diamond solitaire ring a 2.03ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a tapered baguette diamond to each side. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct white gold topaz sapphire and diamond ring the 10.33ct emerald cut natural topaz (GIA gB 2/3) claw set and framed by 26 round brilliant cut diamonds, a further outer band of 42 channel set emerald cut natural blue sapphires.
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A uniquely designed 18ct. white gold diamond and sapphire ring as a bird in flight with outstretched wings of fine detail highlighted with blue sapphires totalling 1.58ct and small modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 1.97ct, a pink sapphire suspended from the bird's mouth. Width of wingspan 4.8 cm.
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An impressive 14ct. white gold diamond and pearl ring and earrings suite the ring with an .8 cm black cultured pearl and an .8 cm white cultured pearl to the centre of a free-form diamond scroll set with 15 round and 11 baguette diamonds; TDW 1.56ct. The earrings each with a matching .8 cm black and white pearl, eight round and two baguette diamonds in a single sinuous row; on posts for pierced ears and safety clips. TDW 1ct. Old valuations available.
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A modern Belle Epoque-style 18ct. white gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring the central rub-over oval shaped diamond of 0.50ct framed by alternating bands of diamonds and sapphires, scrolling and shield form forked shoulders. The 20 claw-set tapered modified mixed-cut natural blue sapphires of 0.80ct, the 56 micro-bead set round brilliant-cut diamonds framing the central stone totalling 0.70ct.
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and sapphire Art Deco style ring the elongated double hexagonal form set with a 0.30ct round brilliant cut diamond to each section, the diamond surrounded by twelve rectangular checkerboard cut sapphires, both sections encrusted with forty-three round brilliant cut diamonds, split shoulders with a fine shank, TDW 1.08ct, TSW 0.58ct. Gemologist report available.
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A lady's vintage 18ct. yellow and white gold sapphire and diamond dress ring the central claw set natural blue sapphire of 1.61ct. flanked by two diamonds (one old European, one round brilliant cut). TDW 0.26ct, the wide plain upswept shoulders flanking the stones.
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An 18ct white gold emerald ruby and diamond ring a 0.93ct oval cut emerald channel set to the centre of eighteen rectangular checkerboard cut rubies, within a diamond encrusted frame and shoulders, TRW 0.54ct, TDW 0.31ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct yellow gold and diamond gents ring a 0.52ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set, with eight small diamonds to each shoulder. TDW 1.00ct. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct rose gold and diamond ring cluster set with nine Argyle pink diamonds and seventeen white single cut diamonds. TDW 0.10ct. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct gold and five stone diamond ring five old cut diamonds in a semi-London Bridge mount. TDW 0.76ct.
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A 14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond ring the 5.47ct oval cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.82ct. Gemologist report available.
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A vintage 14ct. white gold sapphire and diamond ring the central row of six circular facet cut sapphires claw-set above two flanking rows of eight round brilliant cut diamonds, open scroll mounts below, wide tapered plain shoulders.
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A modern 18ct. yellow gold ruby sapphire and diamond dress ring the pear cut sapphire and ruby in rub-over mounts framed by diamonds in leaf forms, further panels of diamonds flanking, wide tapered band.
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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 14ct gold and diamond wedding set one ring with a 0.91ct marquise shape diamond to the centre of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, the matching diamond set wedding band has been joined to this ring.
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A late Victorian 18ct gold band domed shank with engraved decoration, London 1919, 12gm.
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An 18ct gold and diamond ring the tapering domed band, old mine cut diamond star set to top, hallmarked for Birmingham, 3.41gm.
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A 15ct gold ruby and diamond ring the tapering band star set with a small mine cut diamond with a ruby on each side, 1.96gm.
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An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring three old cut diamonds in a London Bridge type mount with a facet cut sapphire in between.
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An 18ct white gold opal and diamond ring the claw set oval opal cabochon surrounded by fifteen round brilliant cut diamonds, open basket mount with upright shoulders.
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A 14ct white gold emerald and diamond ring a 1.25ct oval cut emerald claw set and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.20ct. Gemologist report available.
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond ring the 1.06ct oval cut emerald bezel set and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.31ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct gold pearl and diamond ring the central pink/violet cultured pearl to the centre with four round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 0.20ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct gold tanzanite and diamond ring a 0.95ct round cut tanzanite claw set and surrounded by a halo of thirteen round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.29ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond ring four pear cut orange sapphires claw set in a flower form with a small round brilliant cut diamond to the centre and one diamond between each orange sapphire 'petal'. TSW 2.21ct, TDW 0.05ct. Gemologist report available.
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A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond ring three oval cut pink sapphires bar set with four round brilliant cut diamonds. TSW 2.92ct, TDW 0.08ct. Gemologist report attached.
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An 18ct yellow and white gold opal and diamond ring the oval cabochon opal in a rub over mount and surrounded by twenty-two single cut diamonds, the opal with a good play of fire, small chip to one side.
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An 18ct gold ruby sapphire and emerald ring five tiered crossover bands set with emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
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A 15ct gold silver diamond and ruby ring the 'figure of eight' mount encrusted with old mine cut diamonds, a round facet cut ruby bezel set to each point, split shoulders with a small diamond to the centre.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and five stone diamond ring the old brilliant cut diamonds set in a row.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and two diamond ring the oval sapphire flanked by brilliant cut diamonds, claw set on flat yellow gold band.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold seal ring the oval carnelian panel intaglio cut with a bound sheath above a ribbon engraved 'Deo Lavente'. Decorated shoulders. 4.6gm. Hallmarked Birmingham 1862 and probably by Henry Griffith.
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