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Sterling Silver; Fine & New Zealand Historical Jewellery — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:671
Sale Title:Sterling Silver; Fine & New Zealand Historical JewelleryLots with images:671
Auction Location:WellingtonPrices available:506
Date:7-Dec-2022
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Antique marine ivory cigar cutter, 20 cm long together with carved ivory cigarette holder
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New Zealand 9ct and black enamel signet ring, gold kiwi emblem on fancy shoulders, ring size M
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct five greenstone panel bridge ring, rub-over and claw set
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Pair 9ct mounted greenstone cuff links, roundels and lozenge shapes
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Vintage New Zealand souvenir jewellery 9ct and greenstone cuff links, oval greenstone panels with rectangular panels applied with kiwi
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Early 20th century 9ct Rugby player lapel pin, marked 9ct 3 cm
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct and greenstone Albert chain, six fine greenstone rails with engraved mounts and double elongated rail links, added gold plated tassel fob 45 cm long
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct greenstone Albert chain, six greenstone rails on rope trace link chain 43 cm length
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone necklace, six greenstone rails on trace link chain 42 cm length
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New Zealand Colonial gold plate mounted black Braid fob, Kia Ora fern frond shield supporting 9ct mounted shark tooth pendant
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Victorian gold greenstone pendant drop earrings, lozenge drops of greenstone framed with finely chased vine leaf design and trails
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Victorian gold greenstone pendant drop earrings, lozenge drops with engraved caps and ribbon with buckle tie (replacement pierced hooks)
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct greenstone mere pendant, 5 cm length
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone pendant, plain elongated form with engraved mount, unmarked 8 cm length
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct and greenstone bar brooch, gold capped and centrally applied with miners tools of spade and pick fork and prospecting bowl with five nuggets, unmarked
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct double bar brooch, mounted with gold nugget and two fern fronds
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone brooch, fine translucent lozenge greenstone panel marked 15(ct) 37 mm length
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct greenstone bar brooch, mounted with fern frond and New Zealand
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone brooch, New Zealand to the end caps with central fern frond marked 9ct 38 mm length
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone sword brooch, New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone sword brooch (hilt loose)
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New Zealand silver Edith E Morris, Wellington (1894-1965) carnelian necklace, heavy hand wrought trace link chain supporting five pendants of natural form carnelians interspaced with graduating pierced panels of eastern influence 59 cm length each pendant marked with arrow mark Stg Sil
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New Zealand silver Reuben Watts (1869 - 1940) Auckland enamel Art Nouveau pendant, silver backed oval blue and green enamel panel with image of a sail boat in trailing leaf frame, 7 cm length marked Reuben Watts (in script) sterling
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New Zealand silver Reuben Watts (1869 - 1940) Auckland W.I.P.L. Pendant medallion, women's international political League silver, enamel and amethyst cabochon pendant design of central bird of prey with laurel leaves surrounding, inscription to the reverse W.I.P.L. Love Conquers all things 1918 stamped in script Reuben Watts Stgsilver., the league was a small group, with never more than 35 members in the 1900s. In September 1916 it affiliated to the newly formed Labour party, and in May 1918 amalgamated…
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New Zealand historical 15ct Etruscan pattern bar brooch, two hinged section opening to reveal inscription 'Presented to Mrs Yates as a memento of the 15 Weeks lock out in 1893 Feb 6th 1894' Mrs Yates (1845 - 1918) was the Mayor of onehunga in New Zealand in 1894 just two months after women gained the right to vote in NZ, this made her the first woman to be elected Mayor anywhere in the British Empire.
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New Zealand silver William Rose Bock (1847 - 1881) Wellington brooch, oval form featuring a moa with a vista towards Mt Taranaki in the background. Stamped 'Wrb' to the reverse with New Zealand sterling silver marks. Later monogram dated 1893 to reverse. Also signed 'Bock' under applied leaves to front., Bock arrived in Wellington in 1868 and set up business as a lithographer and engraver. In the 1870s he designed and prepared the dies for NZs first stamps. He was also very highly regarded as an engraver…
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New Zealand Colonial 18ct gold bearing quartz mourning brooch, oval panel of quartz diagonally banded with inset of fine greenstone within chased foliate and bird frame, reverse photo panel 5 cm long. Similar brooch in the Auckland Museum by niello Jacob Rein, Invercargill C1887-1910
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New Zealand Colonial 15ct gold bearing quartz stick pin, roundel of quartz inlaid with fine greenstone, probably the work of niello Jacob Rein, Invercargill
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted shark tooth stick pin, New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted shark tooth stick pin
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Australian Colonial 15ct single opal bar brooch, large single oval cabochon white opal approx 13.80cts tgw, hallmarked 15ct Rowland for John Rowland of Melbourne C1890 6 cm length
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New Zealand Colonial 15ct milk opal and six stone diamond brooch, central cabochon white opal approx 6.15cts with fiery orange flecks, open circle frame supported with six old single cut diamonds, stamped 15ct with possible original labeled G Coates Co Ltd Christchurch
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New Zealand Colonial 18ct seven stone diamond bridge ring, central round brilliant and side Swiss cut diamonds, stamped G C & Co 18ct for G Coates & Co, Christchurch, ring size Q
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New Zealand Colonial 18ct seven stone sapphire and diamond band ring, wide band with applied gem set panel, shank engraved and dated, stamped J.(John) Cairney 18C, Greymouth
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct hinged snap bangle, centre carnelian cameo panel on open triple band marked 9ct anchor and star possibly for Frank Grady
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New Zealand Colonial 15ct cats-eye bracelet, six graduating shells plain backed with chain links box clasp stamped K&D 9ct unidentified 17.5 cm length
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct and greenstone clover bar brooch, unmarked probably by John Hislop Dunedin
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9ct framed rectangular greenstone panel brooch, unmarked
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Edwardian 9ct mounted iridescent green June Bug brooch, similar bug brooch sold Cordy's 20 July 2022 catalogued maker as Jones Bros, Auckland
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New Zealand Colonial 15ct gold mounted tusk brooch, fancy gold cap and mounts with initials stamped 15C twice and with original card box labeled Donald Gillies, Wellington
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted tusk brooch, mounts engraved with central New Zealand fern frond 7 cm length
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Colonial silver plate mounted double boar tusk pendant, unmarked
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New Zealand Colonial silver and marine ivory commemorative brooch, shaped as a harpoon and with name 'Te Awaiti'. The Te Awaiti whaling station established in 1827 by Londoner John guard, was New Zealand's first bay-whaling station and probably the oldest European settlement in the South Island. 55 mm length
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Possible New Zealand Colonial silver portrait cameo brooch, Czech white pressed glass portrait in ribbon twist and shaped oval frame stamped Stgsil twice
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New Zealand Colonial silver large single brown moss agate brooch, stamped Stg.Silver (repair to pin hook)
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Possible New Zealand Colonial 9ct single citrine bar brooch, scroll claw set round facet mixed cut approx 11.85cts stamped 9ct
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct single amethyst horse shoe bar brooch, in possible original box labelled W. Coltman Waimate.N.Z. (brooch with faults)
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New Zealand Colonial 9ct seven sapphire and diamond chip bar brooch, central gem set star, makers marks worn with possible original box labelled B Petersen & Co Christchurch NZ
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Victorian 15ct single sapphire floral cluster bar brooch, marked Chester 1898
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New Zealand military 'Sweetheart' 'Onward' circular locket, on 9ct flat bow brooch marked 9ct Fg
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New Zealand sterling paua and mother of pearl golfing brooch, as a golf bag with clubs together with greenstone brooch
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New Zealand sterling modern design greenstone dress ring, New Zealand sterling modern design greenstone dress ring, ring size O
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New Zealand sterling silver and paua waka brooch, New Zealand sterling silver and paua waka brooch
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New Zealand Colonial silver plated and paua Albert chain, 39 cm
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18ct solitaire diamond ring, modern six claw set round brilliant cut approx 0.50cts, ring size J
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18ct & platinum three stone diamond bridge ring, crown claw set round brilliant cuts approx 0.45cts, and two approx 0.61cts TDW in probably original vintage box for Stewart Dawsons, ring size P
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14ct white gold solitaire diamond ring, modern raised six claw set round brilliant cut 1.00cts the gallery and shoulders pave set with 26 diamonds approx 1.42cts TDW highlighted with single pink sapphire on the inside shank, ring size I
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18ct white gold 95 stone diamond eternity band, all pave continuous set round brilliant cuts approx 1.33cts TDW, ring size R
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18ct white gold 48 stone diamond eternity band, channel set baguette cuts approx 1.45ct TDW, ring size R
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18ct white gold 20 stone diamond eternity band, gypsy set round brilliant cuts approx 1.07cts TDW, ring size S
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18ct white gold solitaire diamond ring, modern raised double four claw set round brilliant cut approx 0.90cts, ring size k 1/2
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Art Deco all platinum 26 stone diamond and sapphire cluster ring, rub-over early round brilliant cut diamond approx 0.63cts (visible inclusion) with surround of channel set sapphires and six shoulder diamonds, ring size N 1/2
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Art Deco all platinum three stone sapphire and diamond bridge ring, four claw set oval mixed cut stepped blue/green sapphire with two baguette cut shoulder diamonds, ring size M 1/2
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18ct white gold solitaire diamond ring, modern four claw set round brilliant cut approx 0.22cts with tapering channel eight diamond set shoulders together with matching eleven channel set diamond band, ring size M 1/2
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18ct white 85 stone diamond cluster ring, modern central floret cluster with open hexagonal frame on pave set split shoulders approx 0.60cts TDW, ring size K
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18ct white gold solitaire diamond ring, cross-over gallery four claw set round brilliant cut approx 0.55cts with six channel set shoulder diamonds, ring size R 1/2
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18ct 13 stone sapphire and diamond cluster ring, central square step cut dark blue sapphire approx 0.50cts with surround of old European cut diamonds, ring size P
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18ct 39 stone sapphire and diamond dome band ring, rub-over set central light blue natural sapphire, round brilliant cut diamonds pave set, ring size I 1/2
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Musson Australia 18ct seven stone diamond eternity band, channel set four round brilliant cut and three princess cut diamonds approx 0.45cts TDW, ring size M, '07 Insurance $2250AU
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18ct seven stone sapphire and diamond eternity band, three rub-over set princess cut light blue sapphires interspaced with four round brilliant diamonds, ring size O
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18ct 101 stone diamond band ring, pave set banded with round brilliant cuts and baguette cuts approx 0.56cts TDW, ring size Q 1/2
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18ct white gold 91 stone diamond dress band ring, seven rows all bead claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, ring size P
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18ct & platinum three stone diamond ring, cross over design illusion set round brilliant cuts approx 0.470cts TDW, ring size N 1/2
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18ct white gold eleven stone diamond fancy cluster ring, raised central round brilliant cut approx 0.34cts on double tier scroll gallery with petals to the sides diamond set, ring size M, '22 retail value report $6,500
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18ct & 14ct white gold seven stone sapphire and diamond bridge ring, raised cage claw set central oval bright blue sapphire approx 1.30cts with round brilliant cut shoulder diamonds, ring size M 1/2
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14ct white gold 11 stone sapphire and diamond cluster ring, raised open basket support with central square step cut sapphire approx 1.80cts and surround of brilliant marquise and baguette cut diamonds approx 0.50cts TDW, ring size I
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14ct 25 stone Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, central claw set oval faceted cut blue Ceylon sapphire approx 13.48cts tgw, surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut light champagne diamonds approx 0.52cts TDW, ring size O, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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14ct white gold sapphire and diamond necklace, the design features claw set 31 oval cut deep blue sapphires approx 94.74cts tgw, slightly included, surrounding the sapphires claw pave set round brilliant cut diamonds 620 approx 8.88cts TDW 44.5 cm length, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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14ct 252 stone sapphire and diamond cluster bracelet, twelve oval faceted cut dark blue sapphires approx 38.80cts tgw each with diamond cluster surrounding, 240 round brilliant cuts approx 3.63cts TDW 16.5 cm length, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond bracelet, 14 four claw set oval cut tanzanites approx 24.04cts tgw each gem surrounded as a cluster 255 round brilliant cut diamonds approx 3.59cts TDW 17.5 cm length, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond bracelet, design of 15 clusters each central brilliant cut bluish violet tanzanites approx 20.86cts tgw surrounded with 291 round brilliant cuts diamonds approx 3.74cts TDW, 18 cm length, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond pendant necklace, single three claw trillion cut deep bluish violet tanzanite approx 17.65cts tgw, surrounded by 36 round brilliant cut diamonds approx 0.43cts TDW on chain mounted with four diamonds 51 cm adjustable length, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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14ct white gold Ceylonese sapphire and diamond double drop pendant earrings, each of two central oval medium light blue sapphires surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds, four sapphires approx 4.58cts tgw with 74 round brilliant cut diamonds approx 0.55cts TDW, pierced, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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18ct white gold 408 stone sapphire and diamond tennis type bracelet, 24 oval mixed cut bright blue sapphires each with pave set surround of 16 round brilliant cut diamonds approx 1.46cts TDW 17.5 cm length
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9ct white gold 37 stone star sapphire and diamond cluster ring, central four claw set oval cabochon natural star sapphire approx 16.67cts (included) with individual set frame of ten baguette cut and 26 round brilliant cut diamonds. Commission ring designed and made by Julian Bartrom, Auckland, ring size O 1/2
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18ct white gold 21 stone sapphire and diamond cluster ring, centre four claw set oval brilliant cut bright blue sapphire approx 2.19cts with surrounding twelve round brilliant cut diamonds with eight baguette shoulder diamonds approx 0.93cts TDW, ring size P, '22 retail value report $13,900
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14ct 29 stone sapphire & diamond cluster ring, four claw set central oval mixed cut dark blue sapphire approx 5.45ct with fancy surround of marquise & baguette cut sapphire & diamonds, ring size M, '21 Insurance $10,500
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14ct white gold 29 stone diamond and sapphire cluster ring, paisley form central cluster of claw set single cut diamonds approx 0.50cts TDW with claw set marquise cut sapphires to outer edge approx 0.80cts tgw, ring size P
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Pair 9ct white and yellow gold Etruscan design gem set pendant earrings, each oval bright cut panel mounted with four yellow diamonds surrounding sapphire, amethyst drop with two natural pearls shouldering the suspender, pierced
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18ct 82 stone sapphire and diamond bracelet, oval mixed cut sapphires approx 8.40cts tgw alternating with articulated pairs of diamonds, 18.6 cm length
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14ct 60 stone sapphire and diamond bracelet, design of graduated light to dark oval mixed cut sapphires approx 4.0cts tgw in looped surrounds with bead set single cut diamonds approx 0.2cts TDW and articulated cuffs, 19.2 cm length
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18ct 19 stone sapphire and diamond pendant on chain, central round mixed cut dark blue sapphire approx 1.07cts with heart frame of brilliant cut diamonds approx 0.30cts TDW on 18ct trace link neck chain 51 cm long
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14ct white gold 250 stone sapphire and diamond bracelet, articulated oval cluster heads with central oval mixed cut sapphires approx 2.50cts tgw and surround of brilliant cut diamonds, alternating with oval loops set with brilliant cut diamonds approx 2.40cts TDW, 18 cm length
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18ct solitaire diamond ring, modern raised six claw set round brilliant cut approx 1.07cts, ring size O
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All platinum solitaire diamond ring, crown gallery eight claw set old European cut approx 3.585cts, ring size O 1/2
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18ct white gold 49 stone diamond cluster ring, three tier oval domed cluster all bead claw pave set round brilliant and single cut diamonds approx 3.02cts TDW, ring size K 1/2, '22 retail value $16,500
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18ct 77 stone fancy diamond cluster ring, centre three claw set fancy brown, greenish/yellow pear shape brilliant cut diamonds 1.51cts with two surrounds of 21 fancy micro-claw set diamonds and 55 diamond to surround and pave set split shoulders, ring size N
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18ct 25 stone diamond cluster ring, raised stepped floret design of brilliant cut diamonds approx 2.00cts TDW, ring size N 1/2
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All platinum 37 stone marquise diamond cluster ring, central marquise brilliant cut diamond approx 0.55cts TDW in raised 6 claw setting with surround of 12 brilliant cut and 24 tapered baguette cut diamonds approx 1.45cts TDW, ring size N
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18ct white gold 190 stone diamond bracelet, design of five rows individual square rub-over set princess cut diamonds approx 23.32cts TDW 18 cm length, purchased partridge Jewellers
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14ct white gold 47 stone diamond tennis bracelet, individual four claw set round brilliant cut diamonds approx 8.82cts TDW, 18 cm length, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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14ct white & yellow gold 78 stone fancy yellow diamond cluster bracelet, claw set mixed cut 20 marquise cut, 6 pear cut and 4 oval cut fancy yellow diamonds approx 14.75cts, TDW interspaced with 48 round brilliant cut diamonds approx 5.98cts TDW 18 cm length, Australian gemologist evaluation available
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