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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:197
Sale Title:Tony White | The Jeweler's EyeLots with images:192
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:181
Date:11-Oct-2020
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A pair of aquamarine and diamond earrings, together with a pair of aquamarine pendants and a pair of cultured pearl and diamond pendants, the earrings set with a triangular-shaped green aquamarine, weighing approximately 9.50 cts in total, to a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a pair of oval-shaped blue aquamarines, the interchangeable pendants set with a drop-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 130 x 12.29 mm and 12.44 x 12.20 mm, capped with further diamond detail, the…
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An aquamarine, cultured pearl and diamond brooch, circa 2010, Whimsically designed as a butterfly, the wings set with carved aquamarines to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, the thorax and abdomen set with a drop-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 8.55 x 11.45 mm and 14.90 x 125 mm respectively, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 4.30 cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 45 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 76
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A cultured pearl and boulder opal brooch, designed as a mythical fish set with a cultured keshi pearl and gem-set eyes, accented with a gold tail and fins, surmounting a polished boulder opal, measuring approximately 33.50 x 225 x 7.55 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 38.10 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 44 mm
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A zircon and diamond ring, the oval-cut blue zircon within a border of brilliant cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.20ct total, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size N
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A cultured pearl necklace, together with an aquamarine and diamond pendant, the necklace composed of thirty-one cultured Baroque pearls, measuring from approximately 10.30 x 13.95 mm to 11.40 x 15.25 mm, the pendant centering a pear-shaped aquamarine, framed and surmounted by round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.50 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, length of necklace 455 mm, length of pendant 35 mm
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings, modelled as a flower, the petals set with cultured Baroque keshi pearls with round brilliant-cut diamond pistils, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.75 carats, mounted in 18k gold, length 20 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 87, for earrings of similar design, dated 1997.
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A pair of blue zircon, citrine and diamond earrings, surmounted by an oval-shaped blue zircon, atop a cross set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped citrine, signed white, gross weight approximately 21.20 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 35 mm
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A pair of glass intalgio and gold reverse cameo earrings, circa 1996, suspending an oval-shaped green and red glass intaglio with Egyptian motifs, their surmounts set with a matching gold reverse cameo, signed white, gross weight approximately 17.10 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 26 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 85
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A carnelian necklace, composed of a strand of round carnelian beads, measuring approximately 160 mm, centering on a carnelian cameo pendant depicting a horse, gross weight approximately 141.70 grams, the pendant mounted in 18ct gold, length 420 mm
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A pair of black glass intaglio earrings, the round opaque black glass intaglio decorated with Egyptian motifs, signed white, gross weight approximately 27.40 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 27 mm
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A 19th century bloodstone intaglio ring, the bloodstone intaglio depicting a male figure in the Roman-style, signed white, gross weight approximately 8.90 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size U
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A pair of garnet intalgio ear clips, the garnet intaglios depicting the bust of a woman, measuring approximately 9.34 x 7.64 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 10.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 13 mm
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A glass intaglio pendant, the grey glass intaglio depicting the bust of a man, measuring approximately 270 x 28.20 x 15.54 mm, to a gold frame, signed white, accompanied by a gold chain, gross weight approximately 27.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, pendant drop 43 mm
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A pair of emerald and cultured pearl earrings, of foliate design, each set with a carved emerald to a gold leaf surround and suspending a drop-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 14.50 x 15.36 mm and 14.33 x 151 mm, accompanied by a pair of cushion shaped green tourmaline drops, signed white, gross weight approximately 24.60 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 43 mm
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A beryl necklace, composed of four strands of graduated beryl beads in yellow, blue, pale pink, pale green and near colourless hues, gross weight approximately 229.20 grams, mounted in silver, length 405 mm
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A cultured pearl pendant, designed as an acorn, the pearl measuring approximately 15.70 x 13.28 mm, signed white, accompanied by braided leather cord, gross weight approximately 13.30 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 22 mm
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A tourmaline and diamond ring, centering a faceted green tourmaline, measuring approximately 11.10 x 9.78 x 7.61 mm, flanked by round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.85 ct, mounted in 18ct white gold, size P
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A pair of tourmaline earrings, together with a pair of pink tourmaline and Mexican opal pendants and a pair of moonstone pendants, the earrings set with carved green tourmalines between two gold leaves, one of the interchangeable pendants set with an oval-shaped pink tourmaline cabochon and pear-shaped Mexican opal cabochon, the other set with a pear-shaped moonstone with gold fly detail, signed white, fitted with pendant hooks, gross weight approximately 41.50 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 64 mm (3…
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A pair of Swiss pine carved figures of angels, possibly Tyrol or Alpine countries, 18th/19th century depicted in robes with hands clasped and crossed, 95 and 97 cm high (2)
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A collection of plaster casts (medallions), which were based on neoclassical cameos or engraved gems, mounted within simulated book bindings. Each volume has the title 'Liberotti impronte', is numbered, and has the word 'musei' on the spine. In addition, each volume has a list of contents glued to the back of the cover which is entitled 'Opere scelte.' many of the casts depict masterpieces located in Italian museums. Collections such as these were purchased during someone's Grand Tour as a souvenir of the…
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An assembled group of Georgian and later sterling silver flatwear, in beaded fiddle, shell thread and fiddle patterns, weight 2384gms.
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A George III sterling silver coffee pot, by James Wintle, London 1810 of baluster form with moulded spout, acorn finial and scroll moulded timber handle, height 26 cm, weight 746gms.
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An assembled group of four Italian Grand Tour faux book Collectors cabinets, three containing drawers of wax and plaster intaglios. Each titled to the spine - 'Collezione di Solfi de piu bei Camei Antichi e Moderni, volume Primo' -'Collezione di Solfi de piu bei Camei Antichi e Moderni, volume Quarto' - 'Sammlung von Schwefel-Abgussen, Geschnittener steine aus Christian Dehns Museum Herausgegeben von Visconti, Dritter Kasten.' - 'Sammlung von Schwefel-Abgussen, Geschnittener steine Bildnisse Beruhmter…
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A blue topaz ring, set with a large carved blue topaz to an ornate gold band, gross weight approximately 360 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size O
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An aquamarine torsade necklace, composed of eight rows of graduated faceted aquamarine beads, measuring approximately from 3.32 to 5.93 mm, completed with a gold clasp, gross weight approximately 135.90 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 490 mm
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A sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1990, centrally set with an oval-shaped green sapphire, flanked by two heart-shaped green sapphires to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.80 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, size N. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 48
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A gold and opal bracelet, designed as a series of flies, centering on a cushion-shaped black opal, measuring approximately 24.40 x 13.60 mm, to a gold frame, gross weight approximately 44.30 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 195 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 101, for a bracelet of similar design, dated 1997.
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A cultured pearl, aquamarine and diamond necklace, the graduated strand of cultured pearls, measuring from approximately 8.12 to 9.92 mm, centring an oval-shaped aquamarine, measuring approximately 19.84 x 15.85 x 12.40 mm, enhanced by a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 2.30 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 440 mm
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A pair of tourmaline pendant ear clips, featuring a carved pear-shaped green tourmaline, suspending a rectangular-cut pink tourmaline, together with alternate pearl drop attachments, signed white, fitted with pendant hooks, gross weight approximately 18.50 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 37 mm
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A cultured pearl and tourmaline brooch, of foliate design, set with a carved red tourmaline and three cultured pearls, the largest measuring approximately 23.15 x 11.47 x 10.46 mm, accented with textured gold leaves, signed white, gross weight approximately 18.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 43 mm
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A ruby necklace, composed of three rows of graduated polished ruby beads, set with gold cameo clasp, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold, length 41.5 cm.
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A tanzanite and diamond necklace, centring a cushion-shaped tanzanite, weighing approximately 10.21cts, within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround to a fancy link chain, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.42cts, mounted in 18ct white gold weight 146 gms, length 415 mm
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A pair of moonstone and sapphire earrings, each centring a moonstone cabochon to a surround of circular-cut sapphires, signed white, fitted with pendant hooks, gross weight approximately 22.10 grams, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 24 mm
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A bronze censer and a turquoise-glazed reverse-fill tea pot, china, 20th century 31 cm high, 19,5 cm high (2).
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A group of 40 sword-grip ornaments, menuki, Japan, 18th century and later in iron, copper-silver alloy, and gilt gold, 2.6 cm to 5.6 cm wide (40).
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A Chinese export gilt and lacquered tea caddy, of rectangular form decorated with figural scenes within shaped reserves on dragon and floral decorated ground, the interior with chased pewter lidded liner. With various cartouche depicting tea production and distribution on a diaper ground. 34 x 26 x 20.5 cm
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A pair of cultured pearl and tourmaline earrings, designed as a possum set in gold with a cultured keshi pearl body, measuring approximately 13.75 x 12.10 x 8.46 mm and 13.68 x 11.80 x 8.16 mm, sitting atop a carved red tourmaline, signed white, gross weight approximately 23.40 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 29 mm
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A ruby and diamond ring, centring an oval ruby cabochon flanked by round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.50ct, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size Q
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A red spinel necklace, composed of five graduated strands of faceted spinel beads, measuring from approximately 4.35 mm to 6.11 mm, completed with a gold cameo clasp depicting a horse, signed white, gross weight approximately 93.20 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 430 mm
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An iolite and cultured pearl brooch, of abstract design, the textured gold branch set between two carved vari-coloured iolite leaves and suspending two Baroque cultured pearls, the larger measuring approximately 260 x 9.35 x 8.55 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 29.90 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 52 mm
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A pair of gold ear clips, together with a pair of glass intaglio and cultured pearl pendants, the red and brown glass intaglios depicting the body of a man in the Roman-style, suspending a drop-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 9.54 x 7.75 mm and 10.15 x 7.96 mm, the hoops signed white, and fitted with pendant hooks, gross weight approximately 22.30 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 55 mm
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A tourmaline and diamond ring, centering a fancy-cut pink tourmaline, weighing approximately 9.80 cts, flanked with pave-set round brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, estimated total diamond weight 1.30 cts, mounted in 18ct bi-coloured gold, ring size O
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A pair of carved tourmaline and diamond pendent earrings with carved tourmaline drops, the tourmalines carved with foliate decoration, brilliant cut diamonds approximately 1.75ct total, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold length 5.5 cm
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A cultured pearl and ruby necklace, composed of a strand of graduated, cultured semi-baroque pearls, measuring from approximately 115 x 9.60 mm to 14.85 x 120 mm, the front enhanced with nine ruby-set rondelles, gross weight approximately 107.60 grams, mounted in 14ct gold, length 450 mm
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A pair of ruby, cultured pearl and diamond earrings, of floral design, the pistils set with round brilliant-cut diamonds with cultured keshi pearl petals and a carved ruby drop, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.70 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, length 28 mm
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A tourmaline ring, set with a cushion-shaped pink tourmaline, weighing approximately 4.70cts, to a gold band with bamboo detail, signed white, gross weight approximately 14.60 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, size N
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A cased collection of hardstone and glass intaglios, including examples in carnelian, agate, lapis lazuli, bloodstone, and coral. In total, 64 examples. 37 x 21 cm case size
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A sapphire and crystal bead necklace 2014, composed of three strands of graduated, faceted multi-colour sapphire beads, measuring from approximately 9.18 x 5.64 mm to 12.40 x 8.55 mm, the front set with crystal spacers, gross weight approximately 281.60 grams, mounted in 9ct white gold, length 420 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 56
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A rutilated quartz necklace, designed as a strand of round rutilated quartz beads, measuring approximately 15.45 x 15.30 mm, suspending a triangular-shaped rutilated quartz pendant and enhanced with two gold spacers, signed white, pendant detachable, gross weight approximately 1690 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 410 mm
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A cultured pearl necklace, the gold belcher chain set at intervals with gold cultured pearls, measuring approximately 11.15 mm, gross weight approximately 810 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 450 mm
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A moonstone and ruby torsade necklace, composed of five strands of graduated, faceted moonstone beads, measuring from approximately 3.38 x 2.30 mm to 7.22 x 5.53 mm, completed with a textured gold clasp of floral design set with circular-cut rubies, signed white, gross weight approximately 103.50 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 465 mm
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A cultured pearl and gold pendant brooch, Whimsically designed as a gold starfish set against a cluster of cultured keshi pearls, signed white, fitted with pendant hook, gross weight approximately 15.80 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 32 mm
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A morganite pendant, the pear-shaped morganite set within a sea urchin mount, measuring approximately 22.65 x 16.29 x 11.93 mm, signed white, accompanied by a gold chain, gross weight approximately 27.60 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 42 mm
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A pair of tourmaline and fire opal earrings, together with a pair of rose quartz briolettes, the earrings set with a carved pink tourmaline to a gold leaf surround, the interchangeable pendants set with fire opal cabochons and rose quartz briolettes, earrings and fire opal pendants signed white, fitted with pendant hooks, gross weight approximately 42.80 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length of tourmaline earrings and fire opal pendants 50 mm
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Tim Storrier (born 1949) brown paper and Conte fan, brown paper and Conte fan, 1981 numbered, titled, signed and dated below image '33/40 brown paper + Conte fan Storrier 81' edition 33/40 lithograph 50 x 98 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Tony White, Sydney
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A tourmaline and cultured pearl ring, centring a rectangular-shaped green tourmaline flanked by a pair of heart-shaped cultured pearls, measuring approximately 8.96 x 7.97 x 3.57 mm and 8.87 x 7.73 x 49 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 13.30 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, size O
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A pair of emerald and cultured pearl earrings, of foliate design, the carved emerald leaves accented with further gold leaf design and completed with a round cultured pearl to the base, measuring approximately 10.59 mm and 10.73 mm, gross weight approximately 22.10 grams, mounted in 18k gold, length 32 mm
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A tourmaline and cultured pearl necklace, composed of blue, pink, green and bi-coloured tourmaline crystal beads, accented with cultured keshi pearls and completed with a gold clasp designed as an acorn, gross weight approximately 128.60 grams, mounted in 18k gold, length 910 mm
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A pair of green tourmaline and diamond pendent earrings, circa 2014, the pendants set with a pear-shaped green tourmaline, framed and surmounted by round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, fitted with pendant hook, estimated total diamond weight 7.50cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 50 mm
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A green tourmaline and diamond dress ring, the rectangular-cut tourmaline to brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, diamonds approximately 10ct total, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold ring size M
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A pair of green tourmaline and diamond earrings, centring a square-shaped green tourmaline framed with two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 3.30 cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 22 mm
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A dioptase and cultured pearl necklace, composed of six strands of faceted dioptase beads and cultured keshi pearls set at intervals, completed with a gold clasp stamped with prawn motif, signed white, gross weight approximately 134.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 440 mm
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A tourmaline and diamond ring, centring an oval-shaped green tourmaline, weighing approximately 3.30 cts, to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround and gold leaf accents, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.65ct, mounted in 18ct bi-coloured gold, size O 1/2
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A gold and emerald bracelet, composed of seven strands of emerald beads to a cushion-shaped emerald clasp, measuring approximately 16.73 x 169 mm, with floral carving and gold frame, signed white, gross weight approximately 43.20 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 190 mm
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A pair of emerald and diamond earrings, each set with a pair of carved emerald leaves to a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 2.90cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 36 mm
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An assembled group of rare Persian double gourd glass transport bottles, in various green, blue and earth tones, with original rough glass blowers' throats, 65, 60, 58, 57, 40 cm (5)
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A pair of aquamarine and diamond ear clips, centring an oval-shaped aquamarine framed by a double row of round brilliant-cut diamonds, accompanied by a pair of cultured pearl drops measuring approximately 16.20 mm each signed white, fitted with pendant hooks, estimated total diamond weight 3.60cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 25 mm
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A kyanite and gold torsade necklace, composed of eight strands of graduated polished kyanite beads, completed with a gold clasp designed as a sea urchin, signed white, gross weight approximately 190.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 485 mm
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A pair of sapphire, diamond and cultured pearl pendant earrings, suspending a pair of Baroque cultured pearls, measuring approximately 19.35 x 11.95 mm and 18.78 x 12.20 mm, the surmounts designed as a tulip, centering an oval-shaped sapphire to a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 2.30cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 45 mm
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A tsavorite garnet and diamond ring, centring a cushion-shaped tsavorite garnet, weighing approximately 2.80 carats, to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, set between two gold crosses, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.50cts, mounted in 18ct bi-coloured gold, size O
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A pair of green tourmaline and diamond earrings, together with pink tourmaline, blue zircon and blue sapphire pendants and amethyst pendants, the oval shaped green tourmalines within a double row of round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending an oval-shaped blue zircon, cushion-shaped pink tourmaline and pear-shaped blue sapphire, together with a pair of faceted amethyst drops, signed white, fitted with pendant hook, estimated total diamond weight 2.80cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 57 mm. Not tested for…
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A tourmaline, kyanite and diamond necklace, composed of two strands of faceted kyanite beads, centering a pear-shaped pink tourmaline pendant, accented with round brilliant-cut diamond detail, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.30ct, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 420 mm
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A coloured sapphire and diamond ring, centering an oval-shaped pink sapphire, weighing approximately 30 cts, flanked by round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 10ct, mounted in 18ct white gold, ring size O
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A moonstone and diamond ring, centring a pear-shaped moonstone cabochon, weighing approximately 10.20 carats, the shoulders set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.22ct, mounted in 18ct white gold, size O
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings, centring a cultured Baroque pearl, measuring approximately 14.29 x 13.68 x 9.80 mm and 14.27 x 13.55 x 9.62 mm, to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 2.45cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 21 mm
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A moonstone, aquamarine and diamond necklace, composed of two strands of faceted aquamarine beads and one strand of faceted moonstone beads, centring on an oval moonstone cabochon, measuring approximately 18.85 x 16.65 x 9.85 mm, enhanced with round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 2.50cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 400 mm
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A pair of moonstone and cultured pearl earrings, each supporting an oval-shaped moonstone cabochon, measuring approximately 210 x 16.48 x 6.25 mm, the gold ribbon tops set with a drop-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 9.75 x 7.37 x 5.96 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 270 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 42 mm
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A moonstone and diamond necklace, composed of two strands of faceted moonstone beads, measuring approximately 5.62 x 45 mm, set at intervals with four gold spacers, centring on an oval moonstone cabochon, weighing approximately 13.48cts, to a gold frame, further enhanced with round brilliant-cut diamond detail, estimated total diamond weight 10ct, mounted in 18ct gold, length 420 mm
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A pair of coloured sapphire and cultured pearl earrings, modelled as a flower, the pistils set with circular-cut orange sapphires, the petals set with cultured Baroque pearls, measuring approximately 10.53 x 105 x 5.82 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 18.50 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 28 mm
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