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Antique, Jewellery & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:310
Sale Title:Antique, Jewellery & Art AuctionLots with images:302
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:217
Date:24-May-2022
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A Victorian silver teapot, elaborately embossed with floral panels. London 1858 by Daniel & Charles Houle. 905gm.
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An Arts & Crafts silver three-piece tea set, hammered finish to exterior, leaf detail to handles, raised on three feet, London, 1923 by Charles Edwards, 846gm.
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A late Victorian silver tea caddy, oval form, half embossed, with cap form lid, height 9.5 cm. London 1896 by Josiah Williams & Co (George Maudsley Jackson). 152gm.
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An Irish William IV silver milk jug, squat circular form with reeded decoration to the centre and spout, ear shape handle with acanthus leaf details, monogram to one side, crest to the other, raised on round foot, Dublin 1833 by James Fray, 309gm.
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A George III/Regency elegant sauce tureen, oval form, the looping handles with acanthus leaf detail, armorial crest of a ram to both sides of the lid, coat of arms to both sides of the tureen, on oval spreading foot and of good gauge, London 1818 by William Stroud, 806gm, length 24 cm.
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A pair of Victorian silver King's pattern fish servers with pierced blades, London 1868 by George Angell, 334gm.
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An Irish silver fish server, the pierced blade with fish decoration, the silver fish handle with small lead repairs, possibly a replacement, Dublin, date and maker's mark indistinct, length 34 cm.
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Three Victorian silver dessert spoons and five matching teaspoons Old English bead pattern, London 1871 by George Angell. 299gm.
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A pair of Irish silver sugar nips, shell ends, decorated handles, Dublin by James Moore (possibly).
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Four Irish silver condiment spoons, two Georgian and two Victorian, 46gm.
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A George III silver caddy spoon, engraved shield to the bowl, Birmingham 1802, maker's initials it.
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Three James Linton (Aust. 1904-1980, Arts & Crafts sterling silver coffee spoons, with hammered bowls and native flower decorated finials, hallmarked 'Jal St. Silver' and stamped with a gumnut, length 11 cm.
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A Victorian silver and glass claret jug, the unusual spherical glass body with deep curving cut decoration, silver collar, spout, lid and handle, London 1889 by Hukin & Heath (John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton, height 17 cm.
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A Tiffany and Co. Silver centre bowl, the rim decorated with flowering and fruiting vine, impressed marks to base. 26 x 8 cm. 550gms.
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A pair of silver-plated copper and brass 19th century spring-loaded candlesticks each with swiveling reflector hood chimney, height 38 cm.
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A silver-plated cake stand with mirrored plateau the base with two sheep beneath a grape vine trunk forming the support for the plateau with conforming grape vine border, diameter 35 cm.
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Billy Apple (1935-2021, 'Sold' the given as an Art-Political Statement' (this page purchased by Denis Cohn gallery, Barry Lett Galleries, Peter Webb Galleries, promotional publication from Art New Zealand. 29.5 x 20.5 cm. This publication presumably preceded the 1981 exhibition of the same title (the given as an Art-Political Statement) that was held at Peter Webb Galleries April 27 - May 8, 1981. Ref: Art New Zealand 20, winter 1981, Billy Apple's Art for sale by Tony green.
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A vintage 18ct gold and enamel ladies pocket watch, the green guilloche enamel face with Arabic numerals, the conforming enamel back cover decorated with moths, bees, butterflies, etc. Not in working order. 15.88gm (including movement).
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A 9ct. yellow gold Baume Longines hunter pocket watch the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, stem wind, maker's name to the dial and movement, the dust cover gold plated. 82.24gm (including movement).
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A 14ct gold cased full hunter, quarter repeater mechanism pocket watch, 'Fabrique Germinal, Chaux-De-Fonds. Suisse No.151295' the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with 5-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds dial, blued hands. Lever escapement, repeating on gongs through a slide on the band. Solid gold cuvette signed and engraved with maker's details, medals and 'Qualite Superieure', diameter 4.8 cm. Total 66.8gm.
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An Edwardian 18ct gold full hunter Rotherhams pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, stem wind, monogramed cover and 18ct gold dust cover, Birmingham 1906. 97gm (including movement).
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An 18ct gold Cartier Panthere wristwatch square 2.6 cm case, square eggshell toned dial with Roman numerals outside a minute chapter ring, date aperture at V, blued steel hands, centre seconds, cabochon cabochon set crown. Quartz movement. On 18ct yellow gold Cartier bracelet with a concealed double deployment clasp. 109gm.
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A 19th century French brass miniature striking carriage clock, in original Morocco leather case with double doors, the four pillared case with enameled dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, bell striking alarm. With key. 3.8 x 5.4 x 8.2 cm.
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A 19th century French Aug Moreau spelter figured mystery clock, labeled 'Le lever du jour Aug. Moreau', the young man with swirling drape holding aloft the support for the clock, the black enameled/painted orb encasing the movement with dial to the front, the weight suspended below. Some faults, include to clock mount and orb . Marble base, height 62 cm.
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A quality 19th century mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell snuff box, finely engraved hinged lid, tortoiseshell side panels, length 7.5 cm.
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A George III carved horn patch box, the basket weave hinged lid with gold framed plaited hair panel, mirrored interior, length 6.4 cm.
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A circa 1800 silver and mother-of-pearl toothpick case, long rectangular form with cut corners, finely engraved hinged lid with serpentine thumbpiece, length 7.3 cm.
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A late Edwardian silver and enamel patch box, the interior with original gilding, the lid with purple and white guilloche enamel, Birmingham 1910, maker's mark indistinct but possibly Asprey & Co Ltd.
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An Edwardian silver fancy lion fight card case, the front cartouche embossed with two male lions within a landscape, scroll embossed ground. Chester 1903 by E J Trevitt & Sons noted case makers.
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A rare Victorian silver double sided castle-top card case, depicting the Walter Scott monument on one side and the Dugald Stewart monument on the other, set on an attractive floral chased and engraved background with initials to the top, Birmingham 1849 by Edward Smith.
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An Edwardian silver and enamel vesta case, heart shape, the front decorated with an enamel hound' dog, marked 825.
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A circa 1900 silver mounted nut vesta, decorative serpentine band, shield and striker mounts.
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An Edwardian silver chain mail purse, the frame with pheasants and florals, hallmarked Birmingham 1908 by Williams (Birmingham) Ltd. The chain handle with finger ring.
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An early 20th century fancy silver hinged belt and buckle bangle, the filigree silver worked in scrolling panels, the wide buckle highlighted with three amethysts.
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A William IV silver snuff box, machine decoration to exterior, the interior with original gilding, Birmingham 1831, maker's mark Ts. 7 x 4 cm.
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A novelty silver pin cushion as a swan, Birmingham 1901 by Levi & Salaman, length 5 cm.
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An Edwardian silver boot form pin cushion, modelled as an old soft leather boot. Birmingham 1906.
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An Edwardian silver pot pouri box, the hinged lid pierced and embossed with a coaching scene. Birmingham 1908 by William Comyns & Sons Ltd, length 8 cm.
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A 19th century carved wood shoe form snuff box, with floral sprig carved to the front, the hinged lid with plug type fitting. Bone panel to the heel, length 14 cm.
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Two 19th century shoe snuff boxes, one carved wood with sliding lid and brass tacks to the sole 'Emma'. The other finely detailed, of black lacquered papier mache.
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A Victorian silver and coral baby rattle, traditional form, whistle to the top, four small rumble bells with coral to the base, unmarked, length 8 cm.
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A Victorian silver and mother of pearl baby rattle, traditional form, whistle to the top, six small rumble bells with M.O.P. To the base, Birmingham 1864 by George Unite, length 12 cm.
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And ivorine baby rattle, a silver kookaburra with two small rumble bells suspended from an ivorine teething ring, unmarked, length 12.5 cm.
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A silver and mother of pearl baby rattle, the top in the form of a squirrel holding a nut, M.O.P. To the base, some old faults, Birmingham 1931 by Crisford & Norris Ltd, length 10 cm.
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1905 Birmingham hallmarked silver letters clasp by William Hutton & Sons Ltd sprung hinged top deeply engraved with 'Letters' raised on a concave sided plinth base fine condition. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, September 1996. 6 3x 4.5 x 2.5 cm.
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Rare sterling silver stamp Damper by Gorham Manufacturing Co. Providence, Ri, USA; monogrammed 'Eb.' Provenance: David Feldman Primrose collection May 2000, height 9 cm.
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Circa 1900 ebony letter opener or paper knife, with double stamp compartment. Silver engraved band 'H.A. Patent' slides open to hold stamps. Provenance: David Feldman, Switzerland, the Primrose collection, May 2000. 32 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm
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A 9ct gold and enamel late 19th/early 20th century free N.Z.R. Pass, for the house of representatives, marked 9ct B & K, (some enamel loss to one side).
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A circa 1940 cast silver hei tiki pendant, presentation engraved to the reverse 'Capt. T. De Clive Lowe N.Z.E.F. 1940.', on modern silver chain.
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Tony Buller silver brooch, a phoenix in full flight, stamped Patoni sterling to the back, height 14 cm.
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Tony Buller silver brooch, a phoenix in full flight, stamped Patoni sterling to the back, height 11.5 cm.
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A pair of Tony Buller silver phoenix earrings, modelled inflight with curving tails. Stamped 'Stg.Sil'. Fittings for pierced ears.
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A colonial pounamu greenstone heart pendant, with 9ct gold cap and suspension ring.
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A 9ct gold and pounamu necklace, shaped, polished pieces of pounamu with fancy gold and seed pearl set links meeting at a central pounamu flower with gold and seed pearl centre, with fine gold metal chain, length 46 cm.
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A colonial 9ct gold and pounamu heart pendant, gold Kia Ora and fern to the centre, gold suspension ring.
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A 37.2ct rectangular mixed cut smoky quartz.
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A 37.21ct oval mixed cut amethyst.
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A 17.41ct scalloped mixed cut citrine.
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A 42.89ct heart shaped rose quartz unset gemstone, cut by Munsteiner, a gemstone cutter renowned for his fantasy cuts. Https://munsteiner-cut.de/blog/atelier-munsteiner-startseite-en/#skulpturen.
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A natural aquamarine loose gemstone, octagon cut, 12.13ct. With AIG report.
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A natural opal cabochon loose gemstone, 8.06ct. Oval form. With AIG report noting 'Black with Play of Color'.
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A natural aquamarine loose gemstone, pear facet cut with blue hue, 5.58ct. With AIG report.
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A natural opal loose gemstone, pear cabochon cut, 7.07ct. With AIG report noting 'White with play of Color'.
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A quality 22ct gold and gold bearing quartz brooch, the oval quartz in a floral decorated frame, length 4.5 cm.
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A c.1900 gold and silver gilt gem set butterfly brooch, the silver topped wings and body set with 19 diamonds, four rubies, seven sapphires and two garnets upon a knife-edge bar with a further ruby to one end, length 5 cm.
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A Victorian 15ct gold Etruscan style brooch, with tassel fringe, the central panel set with a cluster of seven opals framed by scrolling panels and wire forms. Open back, length 5.5 cm. 12gm.
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A 14ct gold Victorian brooch, elaborate scrolling decoration to the front, set with small seed pearls, two tassels suspended from the base, unmarked but tests as 14ct, 21gm.
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A vintage style gold, silver and diamond brooch, in the form of a running greyhound set with old cut diamonds and a ruby eye, length 5 cm.
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Victorian 9ct gold sapphire and seed pearl brooch, a centre star set with sapphires and seed pearls with conforming scrolls to each side, in original Queen Street jeweller's box.
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A vintage Georg Jensen solid silver Art Deco vine design hinged bangle, design 66 by Harald Nielsen circa 1980, made up of two panels of an undulating vine and berry design on a pierced ground within an engraved band border and integrated box clasp and figure of eight safety clasp - marked for sterling silver and with post 1945 marks for Georg Jensen of Copenhagen and design number 66 by Harald Nielsen. 56grms.
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A vintage 18ct rose gold and quality nephrite bracelet, the five good vibrant dark nephrite panels of lozenge form in rub-over mounts with small, hinged links.
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A 14k yellow gold and pale jadeite hinged bangle, the six engraved 14k gold cap mounts to the three pale and vibrant green jade curved circular section bars. Stamped 14k.
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A 14ct rose gold and diamond tennis bracelet, fifty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds, colour J-L, clarity VS2-SI2) claw set, push clasp with safety catch, TDW 5.06ct. Length 17 cm.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, seventy round cut fancy yellow diamonds, clarity SI1-I1) claw set and alternating between sixty-eight round brilliant cut white diamonds, colour J-L, clarity SI1-I2, push clasp with safety catch, TDW 5.32ct, length 18 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and multi cluster diamond bracelet, the 25 articulated links multi grain set with 300 round brilliant cut and 100 princess cut diamonds of TDW 5.29ct. The cluster link backs with pierced backplates.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 107 channel set diamonds of TDW 2.21ct. With hidden box clasp.
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An impressive 18ct white gold and multi ruby and diamond cluster bracelet, twenty-four oval mixed cut rubies total of 11.24ct, four claw set. Each surrounded by a total of 384 micro-claw set diamonds of TDW 1.43ct.
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An 18ct rose gold and diamond bracelet, the chain with four circular and one sliding reel form set with fifty-one diamonds of TDW 0.27ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, the twenty-nine round brilliant cut diamonds individually set to heart shaped links. TDW 0.36ct.
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A vintage 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, the seven-diamond bead set cluster with a further six diamonds to the shoulders.
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An 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond signet type ring, the central brilliant cut diamond flanked by two round facet-cut sapphires. 6.54gm. Hallmarked Birmingham 1923.
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An 18ct gold, emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamond designer ring, the open squares of precious stones linked by bars set with small diamonds. 5.85gm.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond ring, three modern round brilliant cut diamonds, colour H, clarity I1-I2) claw set with a further three smaller diamonds set to each side of the mount and five modern round brilliant cut diamonds, colour H, clarity I1-I2) set to each shoulder, TDW 1.52ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond dress ring, a 0.43ct modern round brilliant cut diamond, colour H, clarity SI1) in a rub over mount, surrounded by a halo of small modern round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds set to the split shoulders, TDW 0.76ct.
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14ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.43ct modern round brilliant cut diamond, colour G, clarity I2) claw set in a twisted mount with three smaller diamonds set on each side of the twist with five modern round brilliant diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 0.93ct.
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9ct gold and diamond solitaire ring set, a 0.39ct modern round brilliant cut diamond, colour G, clarity I2) claw set with six smaller diamonds set to each shoulder, together with a 9ct gold band set with fourteen modern brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.89ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.46ct modern round brilliant cut diamond claw set, colour H, clarity SI2.
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A quality jadeite and 14k yellow gold ring, the oval cabochon mid green jadeite panel measuring 2 x 1.5 x 9.1 cm in rub-over mount with wide flared shoulders. 13.1gm.
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An impressive diamond dress ring in platinum the handmade bespoke design features a 1.20ct square modified brilliant cut diamond claw set to the centre of a diamond set cross pattern with four double outer rings of small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.88ct. GIA report for central diamond.
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A 10ct white gold and diamond cluster ring set, six round brilliant cut diamonds and six smaller round brilliant cut diamonds set in a central cluster and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a yellow gold border, five round brilliant cut diamonds set to each shoulder, together with a fine 10ct gold diamond set band, TDW 1.03ct.
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14ct white gold solitaire diamond ring, a 0.50ct emerald cut diamond, colour I, clarity Vs+) claw set with four modern round brilliant cut diamonds set to each shoulder, colour H-K, clarity Vs-Si, TDW 0.65ct.
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14ct rose gold pink sapphire and diamond double halo ring, a 1.07ct marquise cut medium purplish pink sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions) claw set, surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to each shoulder, colour J-K, clarity I2-I2, TDW 0.61ct, ring size M 1/2.
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14ct rose gold, aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 3.29ct oval cut light medium blue aquamarine (eye clean clarity) claw set and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds, colour H-J, clarity SI2-I2, bezel set in white gold, TDW 0.60ct, ring size O.
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond ring, fourteen round cut dark blue sapphires (eye clean clarity) claw set with six round brilliant cut diamonds, colour H-J, clarity I1-I2) to the centre of the two rows of sapphires, with a further nineteen round brilliant cut diamonds, colour H-J, clarity SI2-I2) set in a band to the top and bottom of ring, wide tapering shank, TSW 3.65ct, TDW 0.56ct, ring size M.
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A 14ct white gold pink sapphire and diamond trilogy ring, three oval cut medium deep pink sapphires (slightly included) claw set and surrounded by halos of round brilliant cut diamonds, colour J-K, clarity I1-I2, TSW 2.32ct, TDW 0.23ct, ring size M.
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A 14ct gold, aquamarine and diamond Art Deco style ring, an 8.74ct cushion cut light greyish blue aquamarine (eye clean) claw set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, colour H-J, clarity SI2, with sixteen princess cut diamonds, colour H-J, clarity SI2) accentuating the design, colour H-J, clarity SI2, TDW 0.96ct, ring size O.
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14ct white gold emerald and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 7.85ct emerald cut bluish green emerald (moderate eye visible inclusions) bezel set and surround by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to each shoulder, colour H-J, clarity SI2-I2, TDW 2.47ct, ring size Q.
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14ct rose gold, tanzanite and diamond ring, a 1.89ct cushion cut purplish blue tanzanite (eye clean) claw set with three round brilliant cut diamonds to each site, colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2, TDW 0.15ct, ring size L.
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14ct gold, orange sapphire and diamond dress ring, a 0.48ct oval cut fancy brownish orange sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions) claw set with thirty-four round brilliant cut diamonds, colour H-J, clarity I1-I2) decorating the setting and shoulders, TDW 0.19ct, ring size K 1/2.
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14ct rose gold, diamond double halo ring, a 0.19ct princess cut diamond, colour H-I, clarity VS2) claw set and surrounded by a double halo of forty round brilliant cut diamonds, colour J-M, clarity I1-I2) claw set with a further sixty round brilliant cut diamonds set to the split shoulders, colour J-M, clarity I1-I2, TDW 0.77ct, ring size K 1/2.
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