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Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu — Smith & Singer

Auction House:Smith & SingerNumber of lots recorded:155
Sale Title:Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of VirtuLots with images:155
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:83
Date:12-May-2021
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18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, centring a claw-set emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.96 carats framed by lines of graduated channel-set baguette diamonds alternating with two tiers of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.53 carat, size O.
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Platinum and diamond bracelet, circa 1950, composed of a line of 62 half bezel-set carre-cut diamonds completed by a concealed clasp set with a baguette diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 9.00 carats, length approximately 180 mm.
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18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a claw-set oval-shaped mixed-cut emerald framed by a tiered double border of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds to split shoulders partially pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the emerald and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.35 carats and 0.64 carat respectively, size N 1/2.
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18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a claw-set mixed cushion-cut emerald weighing 7.38 carats framed by a border of similarly-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.45 carat, size M. Accompanied by a Gsl gemstone authentication report numbered AA63804, dated 10 June 2020, stating that the 7.38 carat emerald is natural, of Colombian origin, with presence of minor additive.
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18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, Cerrone, set to the front with a line of five claw-set circular-cut emeralds alternating with four old-cut diamonds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 0.96 carat and 1.01 carats respectively, size N 1/2, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by a Cerrone Valuation numbered 339020, box and outer box.
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Diamond bar brooch, designed as a bar set with 29 graduated old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.06 carats, mounted in 18ct bi-colour and 9ct pink gold, length approximately 80 mm.
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Platinum, 18ct gold, diamond and emerald brooch, the Art Deco style bar brooch is millegrain-set with a line of rose-cut diamonds centring an open-work motif of six interlocking loops alternately set with diamonds and calibre-cut emeralds, each loop framing a collet-set old brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds and emeralds together weighing approximately 2.30 and 2.10 carats respectively, length approximately 83 mm.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, gem-set and diamond rings, comprising: a ring set to the top with a stylised prism, the terminals claw-set with triangular-shaped pink sapphires, one facet pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the other similarly set in blackened rhodium plated gold, to a shaped band, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.01 carats and 0.27 carat respectively, size L 1/2 ; a ring of similar design, the terminals set with triangular-shaped tsavorite garnets, the garnets and…
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18ct white gold, diamond and topaz ring, the claw-set rectangular cushion-cut blue topaz is framed by an open work border of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds to shoulders similarly set, the topaz and diamonds together weighing approximately 30.00 carats and 0.78 carat respectively, size L 1/2.
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18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond pendant, comprising a claw-set square step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 36.15 carats, framed by a border of pave-set diamonds to a similarly-set surmount, completed by a trace link chain embellished by six bezel-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.71 carat, pendant length approximately 29 mm, chain circumference approximately 510 mm, adjustable.
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18ct gold, turquoise and topaz hoop earrings, each comprising four lines of smooth turquoise and faceted blue topaz beads, inner circumference approximately 50 mm, post fittings.
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South Sea pearl 'Cascade' necklace, Paspaley, the stainless steel flexible collier with 18ct gold terminals centring a 14 mm white baroque cultured pearl spring-loaded clasp, inner circumference approximately 459 mm, signed Paspaley and marked P for Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity numbered 12301, dated 18 July 2005 and invoice.
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18ct white gold, pearl and diamond pendant, designed as two lines of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds terminating in a 9 mm round golden cultured pearl and 9 mm round Tahitian pearl respectively, length approximately 50 mm.
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Pair of pearl and diamond earrings, Patrice Fabre, each comprising a 10 mm round Tahitian pearl mounted in an 18ct white gold half hoop partially pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 22 mm, signed P. Fabre, French assay mark, clip fittings.
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18ct white gold, diamond and opal pendant, Larry, the hinged V-shaped collar is partially set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 4.64 carats, suspending a detachable claw-set pear-shaped cabochon opal surmounted by three brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.30 carat, pendant length approximately 34 mm, collar inner circumference approximately 380 mm, signed Larry.
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18ct gold, silver, diamond and sapphire ring, circa 1950, the rectangular plaque is set to the centre with three rose-cut diamonds between two rows of four mixed old-cut diamonds framed by a surround of baguette and calibre-cut sapphires, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, size M.
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Platinum, sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a claw-set mixed-cut oval-shaped sapphire weighing 7.78 carats framed by a border of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds above a further stepped double border of similarly-set brilliant-cut diamonds between accents of graduated baguette diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, size L 1/2. Accompanied by a Grs gemstone report numbered GRS2019-098308, dated 10 September 2019 stating that the 7.78 carat sapphire is a…
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18ct gold and diamond pendants, comprising three pendants each modelled as a key: one centring an open work floral motif pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.02 carats, set in white gold, length approximately 53 mm ; one also centring an open work floral motif, similarly set with diamonds together weighing approximately 0.54 carat, length approximately 40 mm ; and one centring an open work quatrefoil motif accented by four pave-set diamonds and completed by a flattened…
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18ct bi-colour gold and diamond ring, the central band is pave-set with a continuous row of 23 brilliant-cut diamonds and framed by borders of fused, sculpted concave matte gold discs, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.26 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size M.
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18ct gold bracelet and pair of 18ct gold bangles, comprising: a bracelet designed as three strands of articulated square matte gold links completed by a concealed clasp, gross weight approximately 22 grams, length approximately 195 mm ; two oval hinged textured gold bangles, gross weight approximately 59 grams, inner diameter approximately 58 mm . (3)
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18ct gold and diamond brooch, Boucheron, designed as a flowerhead, the bombe pistil pave-set with circular-cut diamonds framed by curling petals, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.58 carats, diameter approximately 45 mm, signed Boucheron.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond earrings, each pear-shaped aquamarine drop is suspended from a collet-set brilliant-cut diamond to hook fittings partially set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the aquamarines and diamonds together weighing approximately 49.48 carats and 0.16 carat respectively, length approximately 52 mm.
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Topaz and diamond pendant, comprising three claw-set mixed-cut blue topaz between rhodium plated 18ct white gold bars partially set with brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a polished wide bale, the topaz and diamonds together weighing approximately 14.28 carats and 0.50 carat respectively, length approximately 53 mm.
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18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond bracelet, designed as a line of claw-set emerald-cut aquamarines flanked by collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds and connected by open work rectangular links, the aquamarines and diamonds together weighing 42.16 carats and 0.28 carat respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 180 mm.
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Aquamarine and diamond ring, centring a claw-set square-cut aquamarine framed by a border of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds and flanked by channel-set trapezoid diamonds to a wide band the sides partially set with diamonds, the aquamarine and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.37 and 2.60 carats respectively, mounted in 14ct white gold, size Q 1/2.
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Pair of platinum, sapphire and diamond earrings, of cluster design centring a claw-set oval-shaped sapphire framed by a border of similarly set marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 5.08 and 2.63 carats respectively, approximately 16 x 14 mm, post and clip fittings.
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18ct white gold, spinel and diamond necklace, the double strand opera length necklace strung with faceted black spinel beads interspaced with 18ct white gold diamond set rondels and scrolling motif spacers, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.04 carats, internal circumference approximately 800 mm.
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18ct white gold, sapphire, diamond brooch/pendant, modelled as a symmetrical burst of floral sprays, the flower buds claw-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the leaves marquise-shaped sapphires and the stems bezel-set with baguette diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 15.68 carat and 0.16 carat respectively, diameter approximately 48 mm.
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Sapphire and ruby brooch/pendant, modelled as a stylised lobster, the thorax, abdomen and antennae pave-set with rubies and multi-coloured sapphires, the eyes accented with rubies, the rubies and sapphires together weighing approximately 0.86 and 0.20 carat respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, approximately 60 x 30 mm.
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18ct gold lariat necklace, the rope chain with ball and tassel terminations is of adjustable length with a matte gold buckle clasp, gross weight approximately 97 grams, length approximately 1200 mm.
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Pair of 18ct gold, diamond and onyx earrings, Cartier, each domed bombe earring is alternately set with brilliant-cut diamonds and onyx cabochons separated by gold wire work, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, diameter approximately 15 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 633743, post fittings.
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Tourmaline and diamond ring, the square-cut pink tourmaline weighing approximately 9.08 carats is claw set between open work shoulders set with brilliant-cut diamonds above diamond set claws, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.76 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size N .
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18ct gold, ruby, diamond and rock crystal necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, centring a pear-shaped plaque set to the centre with an oval cabochon ruby, successively framed by a border of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, frosted rock crystal and an outer border of similarly set diamonds, completed by a curb link chain, the ruby and diamonds together weighing approximately 15.31 and 2.80 carats respectively, gross weight approximately 77 grams, pendant length approximately 28 mm, inner circumference…
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18ct gold, ruby and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a line of ovals comprising links collet-set with a cabochon ruby and pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds respectively connected by open work polished links, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 21.30 and 3.50 carats respectively, gross weight approximately 40 grams, length approximately 200 mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 128677.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, ruby and diamond earrings, each articulated drop terminating in a claw-set pear-shaped ruby surmounted by a similarly set brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamond, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 8.06 and 1.14 carats respectively, length approximately 24 mm, post fittings.
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18ct gold, aquamarine, rock crystal and diamond necklace, Robert Clerc, circa 2006, set to the front with an aquamarine carved as a stylised bluebird flanked by a gold flowerhead decorated with carved rock crystal centring stamens pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds between collet-set carved green and pink rock crystal foliate motifs, completed by a necklace composed of a line of double sided butterfly plaques alternating between wire work spacers, gross weight approximately 71 grams, inner circumference…
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18ct yellow gold, diamond and enamel brooch, modelled as a dragonfly, the head, thorax, abdomen and wings accented with single-cut diamonds, the eyes decorated with green enamel and the wings decorated with shades of translucent pink and blue enamel, length approximately 48 mm.
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Pair of 18ct pink gold, South Sea keshi pearl and diamond 'Classic' cufflinks, Paspaley, each set with a baroque button 12 mm cultured keshi pearl and terminating in an ovoid plaque accented with two circular-cut diamonds between chain link connectors, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.09 carat, length approximately 15 mm, signed Paspaley, maker's mark. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity numbered 61/887546 and a Paspaley pouch.
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Two pairs of platinum, 18ct white gold and diamond cufflinks, Janesich, circa 1930, each comprising a circular pierced plaque millegrain-set with circular-cut diamonds to a similar terminal connected by a cable chain, diameter approximately 11 mm, French assay marks, one diamond deficient.
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Pair of 18ct gold cufflinks, Tiffany & Co. Each of X-shape design terminating on a smaller X-shape between a gold connector, approximately 14 mm x 11 mm, signed T & Co., Italy.
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Pair of 18ct gold, onyx and diamond cufflinks, circa 1905, each comprising a circular onyx plaque embellished with three lines of circular-cut diamonds to a similar terminal connected by a sprung bar, diameter approximately 14 mm, French assay marks, onyx plaques removable.
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Vacheron & Constantin A lady's 18ct gold watch with concealed dial and later bracelet. Dial: concealed, white with applied gold tone baton markers. Calibre: 153-1B manual winding movement, 17 jewels. Movement number: 517126. Case: 18ct gold, snap-on back. Case number: 291465. Closure: integrated 18ct gold textured bracelet and clasp, later addition. Dimensions: gross weight approximately 67 grams, 18 mm diameter, length approximately 160 mm. Signed: dial and movement. Accessories: none
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Jaeger-LeCoultre An 18ct gold bracelet watch, circa 1970. Dial: square-shaped, silvered, applied Arabic and baton markers. Calibre: jewelled manual winding. Case: 18ct gold, case secured by two screws, back winding. Case number: 755790. Closure: 18ct gold integrated textured chevron link bracelet. Dimensions: 9 mm square, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm. Signed: dial and movement. Accessories: none
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Rolex Cellini ref 4063 An 18ct gold bracelet watch, circa 1980. Dial: sunburst gilt. Calibre: 1600 manual winding, 19 jewels. Case: 18ct gold oval with snap on back. Case number: 689. Closure: 18ct gold bark finish bracelet. Dimensions: 25 x 20 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 150 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: none
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Yachtmaster' Ref V697153 A stainless steel and 18ct gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2008. Dial: silver, luminescent dot and baton indexes, magnified aperture for date. Calibre: 2235, 31 jewels. Case: stainless steel, gold rotating bezel, screw back. Case number: 2260. Movement number: 2523557. Closure: Stainless steel and gold bracelet and folding clasp. Dimensions: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement.…
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Chanel J12 Ref ZGH60008 A lady's Black Ceramic and Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch With Date, Circa 2012. Dial: black with applied white Arabic numerals, date aperture between 4 and 5, baton hands with luminous inserts. Calibre: automatic winding. Case: black ceramic, screw-down crown, uni-directional bezel, stainless steel back secured by eight screws. Case number: Z.G.H. 60008, serial number: CSH0685. Closure: Chanel black ceramic bracelet with stainless steel integrated folding clasp. Dimensions: 39 mm…
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Chanel J12 ref O.G.80568 A black ceramic and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, circa 2005. Dial: black with diamond-set hour markers, recessed centre with white minute track and polished rim, luminous five minute markers, polished baton hands with luminous inserts and centre seconds, date aperture between 5 and 7. Calibre: quartz. Case: black ceramic circular case with stainless steel back secured by eight screws, uni-directional calibrated ceramic bezel, shouldered black ceramic tipped crown. Case…
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Cartier Santos A lady's stainless steel and gold bracelet watch, recent. Dial: white. Calibre: quartz. Case: 18ct gold octagonal screw-set bezel, case back secured by four screws, sapphire-set crown. Case number: 187903/08998. Closure: Cartier stainless steel link bracelet with gold screw decoration and clasp. Dimensions: 25 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 150 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Cartier pouch
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Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar An 18ct pink gold wristwatch, circa 2004. Dial: silvered, moon phase, panorama date. Calibre: cal. 90, automatic, 47 jewels. Movement number: 00445 21k. Case: 18ct pink gold, screw down back. Case number: 00088, model number: W9002010104. Closure: Glasshutte black leather strap with 18ct rose gold deployant clasp. Dimensions: 40 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Glashutte certificate of authenticity and presentation box
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Blancpain Leman Calendar Moonphase An 18ct gold automatic wristwatch, recent. Dial: matte white dial, applied gold baton and Arabic numerals, outer chapter ring to indicate date, subdial for seconds with moon phase at 6 o'clock, day and month apertures at 12 o'clock. Calibre: cal. 6763 automatic, 31 jewels. Movement number: 823 1B 1725. Case: 18ct gold case with sapphire glass, screw-down back. Ref number: 2763 1418A 53B. Closure: brown leather strap, 18ct gold clasp signed Blancpain. Dimensions: 38 mm.…
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Cooke & Kelvey, An 18ct Gold & Enamel Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Calcutta, Circa 1890. Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Movement: lever movement, pin set, 15 jewels crown wind. Case: 18ct gold circular case, polychrome enamel outer case depicting three frolicking cherubs. Dimensions: 48 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: None
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Longines, A 14ct Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, Circa 1920. Dial: gilt with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Movement: lever movement, 17 jewels, crown wind. Case: 14ct gold circular case, polychrome enamel miniature of Napoleon signed Lrd on outer case, the reverse depicting an eagle standing astride two cannon. Case number: 2567487. Dimensions: 50 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: None
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A sterling silver 'Acorn' pattern flatware service, designed by Johan Rhode for Georg Jensen in 1915, Danish, post-1945 production, comprising: seventeen table forks, eighteen long handled knives, eighteen salad knives, eighteen salad forks, ten fish knives, ten fish forks, ten pastry forks, eighteen soup spoons, eight large spoons, ten table spoons, nine large teaspoons, eight teaspoons, eleven coffee spoons, seven small salt shakers, seven small pepper shakers, one large salt shaker, one large pepper…
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A sterling silver 'Bernadotte' pattern flatware service, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen in 1938, Danish, post 1945 production, comprising: eight dinner forks, eight dinner knives, eight dessert spoons, eight luncheon forks, eight luncheon knives, eight soup spoons, eight pastry forks, eight oyster forks, eight teaspoons, eight coffee spoons, eight butter spreaders, two serving spoons, one cheese knife, two salad spoons with steel, two salad forks with steel, each stamped Georg Jensen…
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Patek Philippe/Louis Poulsen ref QM2ST4/1 Quartz-Ma steel plate clock, circa 1970. Dial: silvered, baton indexes, outer minute divisions. Calibre: quartz movement. Case: rectangular metal painted off white electronic, transformer, telebox. Case number: 820287. Dimensions: 260 x 320 mm. Signed: case, movement plaque. Accessories: none
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