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Australia Jewels — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:176
Sale Title:Australia JewelsLots with images:176
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:145
Date:30-Nov-2022
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Emerald and diamond pendant, set with a heart shaped emerald with estimated weight 0.50 carats, within a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 14ct gold, weight 14gm, length 39 cm.
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Emerald and diamond ring, set with a rectangular step-cut emerald with estimated weight 1.45 carats, between marquise and round brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, estimated total diamond weight 0.35 carats, mounted in gold, weight 5.2gm, ring size M.
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Diamond ring, set with brilliant, marquise and step-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1.10 carats, mounted in gold, weight 8.7gm, ring size L.
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Jadeite and diamond ring, set with a marquise jadeite cabochon measuring approximately 12.93 x 5.46 x 2.78 mm, within a border of brilliant and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.50 carats, mounted in yellow gold, weight 5gm, ring size M. Accompanied by Nan Yang Gemological Institute report no. 16818414, dated 13 October 2022, stating that the natural jadeite type a with no indications of treatment.
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Diamond cluster ring composed as a cluster of 7 round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 2.50 carats, mounted in gold, weight 6.6gm, ring size K 1/2.
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Diamond hinged bangle, the front set with a row of baguette-cut diamonds between rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 20 carats, mounted in gold, weight 18.3gm, inner circumference 15.5 cm.
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Diamond pendant earrings, each set with five transitional-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 50 carats, mounted in gold, gross weight 7.2gm, length 2.5 cm.
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Sapphire and diamond ring centring an oval shaped sapphire with estimated weight 2.20 carats, with round brilliant-cut diamond accents, estimated total diamond weight 0.85 carats, mounted in gold, weight 3.8gm, ring size K 1/2.
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Jadeite and diamond ring, set with a rectangular jadeite cabochon measuring approximately 190 x 11.45 x 4.20 mm, between rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.35 carats, mounted in platinum, weight 7.8gm, ring size M.
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Jadeite and diamond ring, the oval jadeite cabochon measuring approximately 12.75 x 10.43 x 4.87 mm with in a border of brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 10 carats, mounted in gold, weight 13.3gm, ring size L. Accompanied by Nan Yang Gemological Institute report no. 16818413, dated 13 October 2022, stating that the natural jadeite is type a with no indications of treatment.
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Jadeite and gold cuff, set with five graduated jadeite cabochons to a polished gold band, untested for origin and natural colour, weight 11.4gm, inner circumference 12.5 cm.
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Jadeite and diamond ring, set with an oval jadeite cabochon measuring approximately 11.30 x 8.80 x 4.25 mm, between diamond set shoulders, untested for origin and natural colour, mounted in gold, weight 2.5gm, ring size I.
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Coralium Rubrum and diamond pendant, the oval coral cabochon measuring approximately 21.35 x 14.50 x 7.60 mm, within a brilliant-cut diamond border, estimated total diamond weight 1.60 carats, mounted in gold, weight 8gm, length 2.5 cm.
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Jadeite and diamond ring, set with an oval jadeite cabochon measuring approximately 17.69 x 10.65 x 6.17 mm, within a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1.60 carats, 18ct gold, weight 11.1gm, ring size L. Accompanied by Nan Yang Gemological Institute report no. 16818412, dated 13 October 2022, stating that the natural jadeite is a type with no indications of treatment.
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Emerald and diamond ring centring a cabochon emerald measuring approximately 7.88 x 7.91 mm and accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1.50 carats, mounted in gold, weight 10.8gm, ring size K 1/2. Accompanied by Ngi report no. 16818415, dated 13 October 2022, stating that the natural emeralds shows indications of moderate clarity enhancement.
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Emerald and diamond cluster ring centring an oval shaped emerald weighing approximately 10 carats, within a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.20 carats, mounted in gold, weight 4gm, ring size M 1/2.
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Diamond earring and ring suite, each set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1.20 carats, mounted in gold, gross weight 10.3gm, ring size K.
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Two sapphire and diamond jewellery items 1. A sapphire and diamond ring, centred by an oval shaped sapphire within a scalloped brilliant-cut diamond surround, 14ct gold, ring size L 1/2, 2. A sapphire and diamond pendant, set with an oval shaped sapphire within a scalloped border set with brilliant-cut diamonds, 18ct gold, length 2 cm. (2)
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Sapphire and diamond ring centring an oval-shaped pink sapphire within a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.15 carats, mounted in gold, weight 2.4gm, ring size M.
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Ruby and diamond ring, set with an oval shaped ruby with estimated weight 0.60 carats to round brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in gold, weight 4.7gm, ring size N 1/2.
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Pair of diamond and gem-set earrings, Austria, designed as a cluster set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, circular-cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds, estimated total diamond weight 10 carats, Austrian assay marks, mounted in gold, gross weight 18.9gm, length 2.5 cm.
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Pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, each set with a pear shaped sapphire within a diamond surround, estimated total diamond weight 0.70 carats, mounted in yellow and white gold, gross weight 5.5gm, length 1.5 cm.
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Cultured pearl necklace with diamond clasp, Austria, the three rows of pearls measuring approximately 7.50 mm on a diamond clasp of floral cluster design, Austrian assay marks, 14ct gold, weight 116gm, length 48 cm.
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Cultured pearl and diamond bracelet, Austria, the three rows of pearls measuring approximately 90 mm on a brilliant-cut diamond set clasp, estimated diamond weight 0.60 carats, Austrian assay mark, mounted in 14ct gold, length 18.5 cm.
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Caplain, star ruby and diamond necklace, set with a cabochon star ruby measuring 19.70 x 16.40 x 15.10 mm, within a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, to a polished Omega necklace, estimated total diamond weight 0.80 carats, signed Caplain, French assay marks, 18ct gold, weight 55.3gm, length 42 cm.
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Gubelin, diamond three stone ring centred by a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.20 carats, between similarly cut diamonds weighing 0.58 carats and 0.60 carats respectively, Gubelin maker's mark, 18ct gold, weight 7.5gm, ring size M. Accompanied by GIA report no. 16843908, dated 24 January 2008, stating that the 1.20 carat round diamond is D colour and VS2 clarity. Accompanied by GIA report no. 16673795, dated 9 January 2008, stating that the 0.58 carat round diamond is D colour and VS1 clarity.…
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Cerrone, coloured diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut natural medium champagne diamond weighing 4.13 carats to round brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, signed Cerrone, mounted in platinum, weight 9.4gm, ring size L. Accompanied by GSL report no. AA66902, dated 18 October 2022, stating that the natural medium champagne coloured diamond is VS1 clarity. Nicola Cerrone is one of Australia's most celebrated fine Jewellers. As an immigrant from Italy, Nicola's exposure to European design informed his own…
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Pearl and diamond necklace, late 19th century, set with a graduated series of 31 old European-cut diamonds, alternating with button shaped pearls, to a pearl and diamond cluster clasp, estimated total diamond weight 110 carats, mounted in gold, length 43 cm.
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Diamond bracelet composed of eight open cushion-shaped links with double clover detail set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, alternating with baguette-cut diamond set links, estimated total diamond weight 13.50 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 41.4gm, length 19.3 cm.
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Sapphire, diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the double row of cream coloured cultured pearls with an openwork clasp set with oval and circular-shaped blue sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, shortest length 39 cm.
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Platinum diamond brooch, the rectangular openwork plaque centred by an old European-cut diamond with estimated weight 10 carats, set throughout with similarly cut diamonds, estimated remaining total diamond weight 0.60 carats, mounted in platinum, weight 13.5gm, width 2.5 cm, length 4.3 cm.
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Diamond bracelet composed of twenty-five clusters of princess and round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 50 carats, mounted in gold, weight 24.8gm, length 19.2 cm.
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Diamond bracelet, the bracelet with alternating stylised square and elliptical links set throughout with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, accompanied by additional link, weight 96.9gm, length 23 cm.
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Diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the round cream cultured pearls with a diamond cluster clasp centred by a rose-cut diamond, estimated weight 10 carats, mounted in gold, length 42 cm.
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Mabe pearl earrings, Austria, each set with a mabe pearl measuring approximately 170 mm above round brilliant-cut diamonds; together with a cultured pearl necklace, pearls measuring approximately 70 - 80 mm, estimated total diamond weight 0.25 carats, Austrian assay mark, Vienna, mounted in 14ct gold, gross weight 14.9gm, length earing 2 cm, length necklace
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Jadeite and diamond pendant in the form of a child holding a ruyi, the reverse with lotus leaf and money, weight 24.3gm, length 6 cm. Accompanied by Nan Yang Gemological Institute report no 16818416, dated 13 October 2022 stating that the natural jadeite pendant is type a, with no indications of chemical treatment.
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Jadeite gem-set pendant in the form of a cicada, the reverse with thorax and money, untested for origin and natural colour, weight 6.6 grams, length 5.6 cm
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Diamond, jadeite and garnet necklace designed as four rows of polish garnet beads suspending a double ring jadeite pendent with carved jadeite drop, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, jadeite untested for origin and natural colour, gross weight 42.8 gm, pendent length approximately 8.5 cm, length 41 cm.
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Jadeite and diamond earrings, each set with a circular cabochon jadeite measuring approximately 8.90 x 8.90 mm, accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, gross weight 6gm, length 1.5 cm.
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Ruby and diamond earrings, each designed as an oval shaped ruby and diamond cluster suspending a larger ruby and diamond cluster, ruby estimated as 80 carats and 100 carats respectively, total estimated diamond weight 40 carats, mounted in gold, rubies treated for colour enhancement, gross weight 22.2gm, length 4.8 cm.
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Ruby and diamond cluster pendant, the oval ruby weight approximately 160 carats, within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.60 carats, mounted in gold, the ruby treated for colour enhancement, weight 7.8 gm, length 3 cm.
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Mouawad, 'Le Coeur' ruby pendant, the openwork heart shaped pendant set with circular-cut rubies in a flame motif suspended from a fine curb link chain, signed Mouawad, numbered, 18ct gold, weight 23.9gm, pendant 2.3 x 3.3 cm, chain length 48.5 cm.
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Mouawad, 'Le Coeur' ruby ring, of bypass design with two openwork heart set with circular-cut rubies in a flame design, signed Mouawad, numbered, mounted in 18ct gold, accompanied by fitted maker's box, weight 15.7gm, ring size M.
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18ct gold collar, of platted design, 18ct gold, weight 66.7gm, length 44.5 cm.
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Ruby and diamond ring set with a fancy cut ruby measuring approximately 4.20 x 8.20 x 2.54 mm, accented with brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in gold, weight 8.5gm, ring size M.
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Ruby and diamond ring with oval ruby, accented with round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in gold, weight 7gm, ring size M.
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Diamond and gold bracelet, the front designed as a helix and set with round brilliant cut diamonds to curb link chain, 14ct gold, gross weight 33.5gm, length 19.5 cm.
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Alan Martin Gard, sapphire and diamond ring, the textured circular plaque set with round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, circular and rectangular step-cut sapphires, maker's mark Amg, London hallmark, 18ct gold, ring size O.
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Bjorn Weckstrom, gold pendant necklace, Finland, circa 1970, designed as an abstract rose, suspended from a textured baton link necklace, maker's mark Bw for Bjorn Weckstrom, Finnish assay mark, 18ct gold, weight 41.7gm, pendant length 4.2 cm, length 43.5 cm. Born in Helsinki, Finland, Bjorn Ragnar Weckstrom (born 1935) graduated from the Helsinki Goldsmith's school in 1956. His work initially followed a smooth and recognisable Scandinavian style until the early 1960s, when Weckstrom took inspiration from…
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14ct gold fancy link necklace, of snake link design, weight 81.5gm, length 44.5 cm.
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Pair of diamond cluster earrings, 19th century, each centred with an old mine-cut diamond with estimated weight 0.60 carats within a border of old mine-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, gross weight 4.8gm, length 2.5 cm. Provenance: Lady Mount Stephen (1864-1933). Elsie Reford (1872-1967). Direct descent to the current owner. The jewel collection of lady Mount Stephen, nee Georgiana (Gian) Tufnell (1864-1933), 2nd wife of George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen (1829-1921). Lord Mount Stephen, of Scottish…
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Chopard, diamond and gem-set lady's watch quartz movement, polished round, snap on back, quick set button, diamond and gem-set bezel to woven strap and folding clasp, setting tool, signed to dial, case and strap, numbered, 18ct gold, accompanied by maker's box, weight 29.3gm, length 17.3 cm.
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Rolex, lady's 9ct yellow gold bracelet watch model: Orchid, manual wind, the blue dial with applied gold baton hour markers and hands, brushed and polished tonneau case with snap on back and textured bezel and integrated woven strap with folding clasp, signed to case and dial, 9ct gold, accompanied by fitted box, weight 40gm, inner circumference at longest 15.5 cm, 22 mm.
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Rolex, diamond dress watch, the circular dial with baton hour markers, manual wind, diamond set bezel and shoulders to brick link strap with folding clasp, estimated total diamond weight 0.90 carats, signed to dial and case, numbered, mounted in gold, accompanied by original fitted Rolex box, weight 16gm, length 15.5 cm.
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Platinum and diamond cocktail watch, the rectangular silver dial with painted Arabic numerals, the case and strap set throughout with single-cut diamonds, cabochon sapphire crown, weight 16.2gm, length 16.5 cm.
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Russell London, 18ct gold wind open face pocket watch circa 1900, numbered 3498, the white dial with Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blue steep spade hands, polished round hinged case, engraved to the interior 'From father to Jack on his 18th birthday Jan 19th 1905', the outer case engraved with the initials 'Jk', accompanied by 9ct gold fob chain, London hallmarks to case, makers signature to dial and movement, weight watch 117.2gm, chain 25.7gm, 53 mm.
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9ct gold bracelet, of curb link design with heart shaped locket, 9ct gold, weight 134.3gm, length 20 cm.
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Coralium Rubrum portrait cameo necklace, 19th century, designed as graduated row of female portrait cameos, measuring approximately smallest to largest: 1 cm - 2.3 cm, length 54 cm.
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Pair of Coralium Rubrum bracelets, early 19th century each designed as four rows of rolling pin coral, with chased barrel clasps, gross weight 65gm, length 12 cm. (2)
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Diamond and gem-set Giardinetto pendant/brooch, the flower heads set with ruby and emeralds, the basket centrally set with an oval-shaped ruby, set throughout with old and rose-cut diamonds, French assay mark, mounted in platinum and gold, weight 9.3gm, length 2.7 cm.
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Art Nouveau pearl and diamond pendant necklace, the openwork floral plaque accented by seed pearls and an old brilliant cut diamond, to a fetter-link chain, French assay marks, length 25 cm.
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Art Nouveau diamond and sapphire pendant / brooch scroll openwork frame with heart and laurel wreath detail, accented with rose-cut diamonds and vari-cut sapphires pendant length 6 cm, necklace length 40 cm, weight 11.8 grams
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Natural pearl and diamond cluster earrings, 19th century, each with a pearl measuring approximately 80 x 7.80 x 5.50 mm and 7.35 x 7.85 x 5.30 mm within a rose-cut diamond border, mounted in gold, gross weight 6.1gm, length 2.2 cm. Provenance: Lady Mount Stephen (1864-1933). Elsie Reford (1872-1967). Direct descent to the current owner
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Tessiers London, gold earrings, 19th century, of foliate design accompanied by maker's fitted box, weight 5.9gm, length 4 cm. Provenance: Lady Mount Stephen (1864-1933). Elsie Reford (1872-1967). Direct descent to the current owner
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Pair of enamel and diamond pendant earrings, each suspending an egg-shaped blue enamel pendant with brilliant-cut diamond detail, gross weight 12.3gm, length 4 cm. Provenance: Lady Mount Stephen (1864-1933). Elsie Reford (1872-1967). Direct descent to the current owner
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Beryl and diamond brooch, 19th century, of quatrefoil design set with square step-cut green beryl and accented with old-mine and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, weight 11.7gm, length 3.5 cm. Provenance: Lady Mount Stephen (1864-1933). Elsie Reford (1872-1967). Direct descent to the current owner
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Belle Epoque emerald and diamond pendant/brooch, the square step-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.55ct, within a Mount set with old European and single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, weight 9.9gm, length 3.5 cm.
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Sapphire and diamond pendant and earring suite set with pink, orange and blue oval shaped sapphires, accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds, gross weight 20.5 gm, earring length 4.5 cm, pendant length 5 cm.
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Silver bracelet, of hemispherical brick link design, stamped 925, weight 114.9gm, length 19.5 cm.
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Silver bracelet, designed as polished rods in a brick link pattern, weight 128.7gm, length 20.5 cm.
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Multi-coloured sapphire bracelet, set with 18 various oval shaped coloured sapphires, each measuring approximately 5.70 x 50 mm, mounted in gold, weight 12.2gm, length 17 cm. Accompanied by GRA report no. F5129382Q1W5, dated 4 September 20222, stating that the natural sapphires are of Mogok, Burma origin with no indications of heat treatment.
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Sapphire pendant, designed as a cluster of 16 oval shaped sapphires, measuring approximately 50 x 40 mm, mounted in gold, weight 7.7gm, length 4.5 cm. Accompanied by GRA report no. B15739428G7F, dated 10 September 2022, stating that the natural cornflower and vivid blue sapphires are of Mogok, Burma origin with no indications of heat treatment.
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Unmounted sapphire, the oval blue sapphire weighing 3.68 carats. Accompanied by GRA report no. B5683209X4H2, dated 13 December 2019, stating that the natural Royal Blue sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin with no indications of heat treatment.
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Two unmounted colour change star sapphires 1. Circular star sapphire weighing 7.76 carats with colour change purple to reddish pink, 2. Circular blue star sapphire weighing 4.58 carats with colour change blue to purple. Accompanied by Global Gemological report no. 0738281069, dated 17 October 2019, stating that the natural colour-change star sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin with no indications of heat treatment., the sapphire appears purple in daylight and reddish pink in incandescent light. Accompanied by…
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Two Unmouned emeralds 1. Oval cabochon emerald weighing 3.89 carats, 2. Pear cabochon emerald weighing 5.34 carats. Accompanied by GRA report no. E28239612R5X, dated 24 September 2022, stating that the natural intense green emerald is of Zambian origin with low clarity enhancement. Accompanied by GRA report no. E28229611G5Z, dated 24 September 2022, stating that the natural green emerald is of Zambian origin with low clarity enhancement.
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Group of five unmounted gemstones 1. Cushion shaped ruby weighing 2.49 carats, 2. Oval shaped orangey pink sapphire weighing 2.37 carats, 3. Cushion shaped tsavorite garnet weighing 3.30 carats, 4. Cushion shaped Padparadscha sapphire weighing 2.17 carats, 5. Cabochon cat's eye chrysoberyl weighing 3.13 carats. Accompanied by Global Gemological report no. 5568119226, dated 28 October 2020, stating that the natural intense Pink-Red ruby is of Burma origin with no indications of heat treatment. Accompanied…
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