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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:413
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:412
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:293
Date:8-Sep-2020
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A set of 6 Waterford tall stemmed glasses, Lismore type pattern, heavy pedestal base. Etched mark, height 21 cm.
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A set of eight Waterford wine glasses, Lismore pattern, with faceted stems
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Six Waterford Crystal champagne flutes, mixed patterns from the Millennium series.
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Six Waterford Crystal champagne flutes, various patterns from the Millennium series.
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A large and impressive Waterford champagne bucket, from the Millennium Series. 25 x 28 cm.
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A large Delft blue and white tin glazed charger, floral decorated, script mark to back. Some rim frits, diameter 34.5 cm
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A pair of early 20th century Royal Vienna hand painted porcelain vases, one with a scene of 'Jupiter and Callisto', the other 'Armida', both with cobalt blue ground and ornate gilt enrichments, signed in gilt 'Riemer'. Entitled to the base and with 'beehive' mark, height 21 cm.
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A 19th century Vienna porcelain trio, the plate and cup decorated with romantic scenes, cobalt ground with lavish gilded enrichments.
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A pair of 19th century Chelsea type figurines, a male and female musician, height 21 cm.
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An Aynsley eight place dinner set, 'Georgian' pattern, heavy gilt on cobalt blue, comprising, dinner, luncheon, side plates, two tureens, ashet, gravy boat, teacups and saucers, soup coupes and saucers, small dessert bowls. Two soup coupes cracked/repaired handle.
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A Royal Worcester Harry Stinton highland cattle painted vase, the front with two cattle and artist's signature. Date code to the base for 1909, shape 995, height 14.8 cm.
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Two early 20th century Royal Worcester rose painted vases, gilt enrichments, includes shape 2491, height 8.5 cm and 'Hadley's Worcester', height 8 cm.
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Small Royal Worcester fruit painted cabinet dish signed S. Dare, together with a smaller Worcester fruit painted circular cabinet dish signed 'Maybury', diameter 11 cm and 10 cm.
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Two small Royal Worcester fruit painted gilt edge cabinet dishes, both signed 'Roberts', diameter 9 cm.
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A small Royal Worcester fruit painted saucer dish signed Moseley, together with a small Worcester fruit painted circular pin dish signed 'Roberts'. Diameters 12 cm and 8 cm.
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Royal Worcester vase painted by Roberts, with peaches and grapes/gilt highlights, inverse baluster shape, height 10.5 cm.
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A Royal Worcester vase painted by Roberts, with apples and grapes - squat ovoid shape height 8 cm
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A Royal Doulton stoneware 'Kia Ora' jardiniere, decorated in relief with tiki, masks, spiral motifs and 'Kia Ora' panels, in a pale mottled blue band, the lower body decorated in dark blue, diameter 23 cm, height 17.5 cm.
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Two c.1920s Royal Doulton for Tiffany plates, hand painted with fish by S. Wilson, includes 'Gwyniad' and 'Roach'. Gilt enrichments, printed and painted marks to the reverse, diameter 22.5 cm.
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A 19th century Japanese watercolour of seven equestrian samurai archers, painted on silk laid on board. Unframed 57 x 91 cm. Some old restoration.
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A late 19th century ukiyo-e diptych, portrait of a samurai, signed Toyohara Kunichika hitsu (with toshidama seal). 29 x 45 cm.
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A mi-19th century Japanese ukiyo-e triptych, of women beside a lotus pond. Some distress. 36 x 72 cm
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Kitagawa Utamaro ukiyo-e woodblock, a women with her hair down, signed Utamaro hitsu. 36 x 24 cm
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Kitagawa Utamaro ukiyo-e woodblock, two young women, signed Utamaro hitsu. 36 x 24 cm
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A Japanese Tokyo School ivory netsuke of a seated dog, wearing a collar with bell, red inlaid eyes, signed on inlaid shell tablet to haunches, height 5.2 cm
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A Japanese sectional ivory figure of a strolling shamisen player, late Meiji period. Plectrum absent, height 21.5 cm.
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A Japanese bone sectional figure of a woman with parasol and fan, late Meiji period, height 22 cm.
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A pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, baluster shape with mask handles to the sides, raised on urn shaped stands supported by three dragon legs from an annular ring base. Worked in relief with panels of embattled dragons amongst clouds, height 40.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, baluster shape raised on three legs from a circular plinth. Decorated in relief with birds and flowers, elephant head handles issue from the shoulder, height 37 cm.
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Two antique Indian paintings on board, both polychrome with elaborate gilt enrichments, both jewelled and in relief, one with a central female deity flanked by two figures, the other with Green deity held aloft by a green monkey god in the attendance of multiple worshipers. 61.5 x 46 cm and 53.5 x 42 cm. Some loses. Provenance: Ex. The estate of the artist Roy Dalgarno.
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An old Chinese jade pendant, a censor with dragon, height 5 cm.
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A fine quality 19th century Chinese ivory card case, shaped border, the front with exquisitely carved decoration in deep relief of marine creatures - fish, crabs, shrimp, eels, etc., the reverse with intricate detailed carved decoration of a village scene, length 11 cm.
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A tall old marine ivory carving of Hotei, standing with two children upon his shoulders, another at his feet, the base with character marks to the inlaid red tablet. Black stained detail to the fine engraving, height 29.5 cm.
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A pair of Chinese spinach jade bowls, semi translucent, one with rim chip, diameter 10 cm. Raised on carved stands.
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A Chinese inkstone tablet, carved with a dragon amongst clouds and inscribed with calligraphy underneath. 13.5 x 9 x 2 cm.
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A large rosewood brushpot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls, height 23 cm, diameter 24.5 cm.
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A Chinese clay figurine, a lady of the Tang Court, with old paint finish, on Perspex stand, with purchase receipt and Certificate of Antiquity from Art Treasures Gallery, Hong Kong, height 27 cm.
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A Chinese famille rose shallow bowl, decorated with figures within a bird and floral border. Professional repair, diameter 25 cm
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A 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain shoulder vase, decorated with a winter landscape, seal marked 'Zhongguo Jingdezhen zhi' and 'Oriental Hand Painted Made in China', height 31 cm
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Two late 18th century /early 19th century Chinese blue and white dishes, one octagonal with harbour and building scene, hair crack to rim, diameter 22.6 cm, the other a small elongated octagonal dish with floral and fence decoration, fine detail in dark blue, L.19 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white lidded ginger jars, traditional figured decoration, height 22 cm
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A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon embossed rectangular box, high relief repousse decoration on fine scale ground, ebonised wood lining, stamped maker's marks for Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai. 17 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm.
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A late 19th century Chinese silver long rectangular box, embossed and pierced with mystic dragons amongst clouds, impressed marks 'CS', possibly Cumshing of Canton. 19.5 x 5 x 3.8 cm. 277gm.
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A c.1900 Chinese silver mug, the tapered cylindrical body with applied blossom decoration, bamboo handle, by Wang Hing & Co. of Hong Kong. 124gm, height 8.2 cm.
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A c.1900 Chinese silver mug, repousse bamboo decoration on fine scale ground, bamboo shaped handle. By Wang Hing & Co. of Hong Kong. 136gm, height 8.5 cm.
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An old Chinese carved and painted lintel, the five panels detailed with precious objects, scrolls and tablets within a square scroll border, remains of blue and red paint, length 237.5 cm.
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A 4.36ct emerald cut tourmaline, 'blue green / green blue' type (1), noted in the valuation as having 'Very good colour, clarity VVS+, good brilliance'. Note: This tourmaline is from Paraiba.
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A good 5.06ct aquamarine, mixed pear cut, 'loupe clean'.
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A late Victorian 9ct rose gold Masonic fob seal, the engraved chalcedony panel in a mount set with callipers and other Masonic emblems to the back.
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A 19th century Anton Teutenberg 1884 'The Auckland College and Grammar School' silver medallion, 'Won by A. L. Wilson 1884'. The obverse cast in relief with school crest and details, the reverse with crossed laurel branches and shield including inscription, no makers initials, diameter 3.8 cm. Note: The recipient was Arthur Liston Wilson (1870-1937) who's grandfather, William Chisholm Wilson (1810-1876) was the founder of the New Zealand Herald newspaper.
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A 19th century Anton Teutenberg 1885 'Judge's Bay Amateur Regatta' silver medallion, 'Won by A. L. Wilson Sculling Race 1885'. The obverse cast in relief with rowers, North Head, Rangitoto, nikau etc, the reverse including inscription and makers initials 'A.T', diameter 2.8 cm. Note: The recipient was Arthur Liston Wilson (1870-1937) who's grandfather, William Chisholm Wilson (1810-1876) was the founder of the New Zealand Herald newspaper
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A 19th century Anton Teutenberg 1886 'The Auckland College and Grammar School' silver medallion, 'Won by A. L. Wilson 1886'. The obverse cast in relief with school crest and details, the reverse with crossed laurel branches and shield including inscription and makers initials 'A.T', diameter 2.8 cm. Note: The recipient was Arthur Liston Wilson (1870-1937) who's grandfather, William Chisholm Wilson (1810-1876) was the founder of the New Zealand Herald newspaper.
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A 19th century Anton Teutenberg 1885 'Hobson's Bay Regatta' silver medallion, engraved 'Won by A. L. Wilson 1885'. The obverse with rowers, two hills, punga etc, the reverse including inscription and makers initials 'A.T', diameter 2.4 cm. Note: The recipient was Arthur Liston Wilson (1870-1937) who's grandfather, William Chisholm Wilson (1810-1876) was the founder of the New Zealand Herald newspaper
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A 19th century Anton Teutenberg 1886 'The Auckland College and Grammar School' silver medallion, 'Won by A. L. Wilson 1886'. The obverse cast in relief with school crest and details, the reverse with crossed laurel branches and shield including inscription and makers initials 'A.T', diameter 2.8 cm. Note: The recipient was Arthur Liston Wilson (1870-1937) who's grandfather, William Chisholm Wilson (1810-1876) was the founder of the New Zealand Herald newspaper.
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A 19th century Anton Teutenberg 1887 'J.B.R.C.' (Judges Bay Rowing Club) silver five point ball tipped star medallion, the obverse cast in relief with central gold panel including row and sail boats', the reverse with central panel engraved 'Won by A. L. Wilson Junior Dingy Race 1887', diameter 34.5 cm. See S9 in 'Teutenberg A Master Engraver & His Work 2007 by Cresswell and Duncan. Note: The recipient was Arthur Liston Wilson (1870-1937) who's grandfather, William Chisholm Wilson (1810-1876) was the…
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A 19th century Anton Teutenberg 1887 silver five point ball tipped star medallion, the obverse cast in relief with central gold panel of a runner, the reverse with central panel engraved 'Won By A.L.Wilson 1/2 mile 1887', diameter 34.5 cm. See M7 (reverse is different) in 'Teutenberg A Master Engraver & His Work 2007 by Cresswell and Duncan. Note: The recipient was Arthur Liston Wilson (1870-1937) who's grandfather, William Chisholm Wilson (1810-1876) was the founder of the New Zealand Herald newspaper.
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A 19th century Anton Teutenberg 1889 'Printer's Picnic' silver five point ball tipped star medallion, the obverse cast in relief with central gold panel of a runner, the reverse with central shield panel engraved 'Printer's Picnic 1/2 Mile Handp. First Prize Won By A.L.Wilson 1889', diameter 34.5 cm. See S9 in 'Teutenberg A Master Engraver & His Work 2007 by Cresswell and Duncan. Note: The recipient was Arthur Liston Wilson (1870-1937) who's grandfather, William Chisholm Wilson (1810-1876) was the founder…
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An uncommon Tony Buller owl carved mother-of-pearl brooch, the silver back panel with pin stamped 'STER SIL', height 8.2 cm. Provenance: Gift from Tony Buller to vendor's father c.1960s, a neighbour of Buller's.
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An 18ct white gold ruby and diamond pendant, the oval pale pink cabochon ruby claw set in as scrolling white gold frame, the suspension bale in the form of a bow set with a round brilliant cut diamond.
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A cultured pearl necklace, a single strand of thirty-eight 1 cm - 1.3 cm pink cultured pearls, the 14ct rose gold ball clasp with four small diamonds.
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A 48 ruby bead and 18ct. white gold necklace, the uniform oval ruby beads in a row, length 44 cm. The rubies totalling 27.15ct.
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A modern 18ct. white gold diamond set pendant on chain, the tapered half barrel form pendant with five rows of baguette diamonds framed by rows of small brilliant cut diamonds, the 99 diamonds totalling 0.63ct.
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A 14ct gold ruby and diamond double halo pendant, a 2.34ct oval cut dark pinkish red ruby claw set and surrounded by a double halo of fifty round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.51ct.
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An 18ct white gold and peridot pendant, the 6.29ct mixed pear cut peridot pillar and bezel set, with a 9ct white gold chain, parrot clasp, adjustable slider and heart tag.
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An impressive modern 18ct. white gold large green amethyst and diamond pendant, the heart mixed cut 41.7ct. green amethyst 'eye clean', secured by four claws and framed by a halo bezel of small round brilliant cut diamonds, the top scrolling hidden loop bale mount further encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds, the 96 diamonds of TDW 0.60ct, length 4.8 cm.
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A 14ct gold and diamond pendant slider, a 1.09ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by fourteen smaller diamonds, TDW 1.39ct. Together with a very fine 14ct gold chain.
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An impressive 18ct white gold pink tourmaline and diamond necklace, the six drops each with a large pear facet cut pink tourmaline suspended from nine further oval face cut tourmalines enhanced with framing and links of modern brilliant cut diamonds, ovoid tapered links to the chain. The 16 pink tourmalines of 34.2ct., the 478 diamonds of TDW 9.72ct.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold and graduated diamond set necklace, the 127 round brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 11.01ct. and appraised as colour G-H and clarity SI-VS. Each secured by four claws, cushion clasp, length 41 cm. 2015 American gemological appraisal available. Purchased c.2015 from Berkshire Gallery Ltd, New York.
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An impressive platinum tanzanite and diamond halo necklace, thirty-seven oval cut violet blue tanzanites claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, TTW 129.17ct, TDW 14.85ct.
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An exceptional 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond pendant, a 12.59ct oval mixed cut sapphire claw set in a diamond encrusted pear shaped mount, incudes three marquise and two pear cut diamonds totalling 2.28ct, the mount and bale set with an additional sixty-two round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.55ct, TDW 4.83ct. Together with a substantial 14ct white gold byzantine link chain.
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A quality Burma golden pearl necklace, a single strand of forty-one 1 cm cultured Golden Burma South Sea pearls, the 9ct red gold Art Deco style clasp set with twenty-nine round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.10ct. Together with a pair of matching pearl stud earrings. Note: Burma/Myanmar's golden pearls come with a unique pinkish, apricot hue, an exceptional thicker layer of nacre and large size, and are widely perceived as the best in the world.
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An impressive c.1900 9ct. yellow and white metal gem set butterfly brooch, ruby eyes, seed pearl set body, the wings with old mine cut diamonds, cushion cut sapphires and further rubies, original removable brooch fitting to the reverse, a fine example in good condition, width 4.3 cm.
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A magnificent Russian platinum diamond emerald and ruby brooch, in the form of an elegant topiary, the foliage comprised of a multitude of diamonds and scattered leaf carved emeralds, issuing from a campana urn set with a 14.0ct rectangular step cut emerald, flanked by ruby enhanced Greek key handles, fittings for a brooch or pendant, TEW 32.50ct, TDW 15ct, TRW 2ct.
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An 18ct. modern white gold multi-stone diamond set ring, the large central pear cut yellow diamond of 1.44ct., graded SI, framed by two encircling rows of small brilliant cut diamonds, further diamonds encrusting the looping undermount and shoulders, these 119 diamonds of 0.94ct., TDW 2.38ct.
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An 18ct. yellow gold emerald and diamond dress ring, the central circular facet cut emerald flanked by two round brilliant cut diamonds all channel set in an oval mount of plain design.
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A 18ct and 9ct gold diamond amethyst and peridot dress ring, the wide tapering band with an emerald cut amethyst rubover set, a pear cut peridot to each side, with the band encrusted with small brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. white gold Art Deco emerald and diamond dress ring, the central emerald cut emerald with chip to edge, claw set, framed by two baguette cut and ten old brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct gold solitaire diamond ring, the 0.50ct single brilliant cut diamond claw set, Colour G, Clarity VS2.
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A vintage 18ct. sapphire and diamond ring, the cross-over mount terminating with two pear cut facet cut sapphires totalling 3.18ct joined by two pear cut diamonds of 0.44ct with a further four modern brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder. TDW of 0.79ct. Custom made by the Rosadelli family jewellery business in Torino, Italy. Maker's mark stamped to interior band. Provenance: Ex. a retired Italian vendor now resident in N.Z. Italian gemological report available.
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An 18ct yellow and white gold solitaire diamond ring, the brilliant cut 0.54ct diamond rub over set in a white gold collar on a yellow gold shank.
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An 18ct gold emerald and diamond ring, the oval facet cut emerald bezel set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, upright shoulders.
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A 14ct gold ruby and diamond ring, a 1.3ct oval mixed cut dark red ruby claw set, with three baguette diamonds to each side, TDW 0.46ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring, eight princess cut and six baguette cut diamonds set to the wide tapering domed top, TDW 1.24ct.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold yellow and white diamond ring, the central 4.00ct. 'fancy light yellow natural diamond' of 'heart modified brilliant' cut and clarity VS2 surrounded by a halo of 25 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.18ct, all flanked by two large pear cut diamonds totalling 1.02ct. TDW 5.20ct. GIA Certificate available for the 4.00ct. fancy light yellow cut diamond.
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A vibrant 18ct white gold ruby and diamond dress ring, a 3.03ct oval mixed cut Burmese ruby claw set diamond encrusted turban-style mount, each shoulder set with conforming baguette and round modern brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 3.10ct.
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A 14ct gold and diamond ring, a 3.24ct round brilliant cut champagne diamond claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with a further six diamonds to each shoulder. TDW 3.95ct.
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An 18ct white gold and amethyst dress ring, the 3.48ct oval mixed cut deep purple amethyst claw set, plain shank with upright shoulders.
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A Belle Epoque 18ct white gold and diamond ring, the oval domed filigree mount set with nine Old European cut diamonds, fine tapering shank, TDW 0.96ct.
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An impressive 18ct rose gold ruby and diamond ring, the 8.50ct cabochon ruby claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.65ct.
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A 14ct white gold ruby and diamond ring, a 4.22ct oval cut ruby claw set with a 0.21ct round brilliant cut diamond to each side.
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A 14ct gold tanzanite and diamond halo ring, a 2.69ct rectangular cushion cut greenish blue tanzanite claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with a further eight set to each shoulder, TDW 0.43ct.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond ring, a 1.05ct marquis cut diamond claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further seven diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 1.41ct.
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A 14ct white gold ruby and diamond halo ring, a 2.81ct oval cut dark pink ruby bezel set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds with a single diamond set to each split upright shoulder, TDW 0.60ct.
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A 14ct gold and diamond ring, a 1.37ct round brilliant cut champagne diamond claw set and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.65ct.
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A platinum and diamond double halo ring, a 1.10ct oval cut vivid yellow diamond claw set and surrounded by a double halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further six diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 1.53ct.
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An antique platinum and diamond ring, a 0.45ct rose cut diamond claw set and surround by eleven round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.75ct.
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A 14ct gold and diamond ring, a 0.81ct trilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by twenty-one round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.00ct.
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A 14ct gold aquamarine and diamond ring, a 2.23ct oval cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.07ct.
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A 14ct white gold ruby and diamond halo ring, a 2.11ct oval cut dark red ruby claw set and surrounded by sixty round brilliant cut diamonds with a further diamond to each split shoulder, TDW 2.74ct.
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A 14ct rose gold emerald and diamond ring, a 10.54ct oval cut bluish green emerald claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, the multiple split shoulders set with further small diamonds, TDW 0.63ct.
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