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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:238
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:236
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:174
Date:12-Sep-2023
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A quality 1920's European silver and picture enamel cigarette case, the front entirely enamelled with a scene of the sun looking through the trees. Push button release with gem set cabochon. Diaper engraved back, gilded interior. 8.6 x 7.4 cm.
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An early 20th century silver and scenic enamel powder compact, the lid with scene of the Grand Canal Venice with Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, golden orange guilloche enamelled body, minor fault. Fitted interior with mirrored lid, diameter 5.7 cm.
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A Victorian engraved silver covered dance card, on finger hanger, the engraved covers opening to reveal four ivory pages. A silver propelling pencil secured to the side. Birmingham 1861.
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A 19th century French ivory etui, the interior fitted with 14ct gold sewing accessories. One item absent, length 12 cm.
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An early 20th century silver fancy cherub decorated card case, the top with cavorting musical cherubs and floral cornucopia. Of good gauge. 9.3 x 6.5 cm. 125gm.
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A 19th century French enamel and gilded brass writing set, comprising a paper knife, seal and dip pen, decorated in bleu celeste enamel with gold star decoration, gilded brass terminals and collars, in original box, old damage.
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A 17ct blue topaz gemstone, pear cut.
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A 26ct blue topaz gemstone, octagonal cut.
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A 12ct citrine gemstone, heart cut.
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An Edwardian silver sovereign case, dimpled finish, push button opening. Birmingham 1906.
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Peter Minturn 9ct yellow gold and pounamu vintage ring, of eye form with elliptical frame to the pounamu cabochon panel. Maker's mark to shank. Provenance: From the Jill Mandeno estate.
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Peter Minturn 9ct gold, diamond and opal ring, a 1.50ct rectangular cabochon opal in a rub over setting to the centre of a wide triple split band, each set with a modern round brilliant cut diamond, stamped 9ct and PM, TDW 0.45ct. In original Minturn box.
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A quality Edwardian 9ct gold and pounamu necklace, the multiple pounamu sections including bars, floral centre and curved pieces highlighted with seed pearls. All suspended on a fine gold chain.
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A collection of six TEAL airline uncommon long service pins, dated from 1967 to 1985, includes: a 9ct yellow gold flying fish emblem bar brooch (possibly 30 years service), a silver flying fish on 9ct bar with ruby eye (25 years service), three silver flying fish pins, two with sapphire eyes (20 years service) and one silver with blue enamel. Together with a copy of a note from John Foster who worked for Teal from 1967-1990.
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Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler (NZ jewellery designer) 18ct gold and silver cameo brooch, carved with angels alighting, the contemporary stylised frame highlighted with a diamond and tourmaline. Maker's marks to reverse including 'N.Z. August 95', height 6.2 cm. Provenance: From the Jill Mandeno estate.
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Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler 18ct yellow gold and citrine handmade ring, the octagonal cut Tom Munsteiner cut citrine with concave pontil in rub over mount and textured cross-over band. The inside shank engraved 'Waiheke 2018'. With jewellers receipt. Provenance: From the Jill Mandeno estate.
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Michael Berger (1966-) kinetic 18ct yellow gold and tourmaline ring, modernist form with a large baguette cut green tourmaline set the wedge form kinetic swivelling top, brushed polished finish. 27.95gm. With gold mark and maker's monogram. In original monogrammed box. Note: Michael Berger follows in the footsteps of his mentor, Friedrich Becker, noted as an outstanding designer and master craftsman who had a decisive influence the art of the goldsmith in the second half of the 20th century. Berger's…
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C B Stark 14ct gold cast crystal and diamond Wave pendant, the lave cresting wave incorporating a modern brilliant cur diamond in rub over mount. 14ct curved base and back panel. Signed. Width 3.1 cm. 16.3gm. Provenance: From the Jill Mandeno estate.
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A c.1900 9ct gold and citrine fob spinner, facet cut.
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A c.1900 9ct fob spinner, diamond form with goldstone and bloodstone set panels.
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An antique 15ct yellow gold muff chain with 15ct fancy fob seal, the large seal with sculpted florals, set with amethyst, intaglio cut with a greyhound. The chain of uniform belcher type links, length 154 cm.
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A c.1900 9ct yellow gold fob seal on later 9ct rose gold fine chain, oval bloodstone uncut panel, double looping frame mount.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold citrine fob spinner, the facetted triangular citrine in scrolling frame with larger suspension ring. 9.68gm.
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A 15ct yellow gold locket on 15ct gold chain, the locket half engraved with bar support to the top, length 60.2 cm.
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A heavy 9ct yellow gold Albert chain, graduated links with T-bar and gold framed opal pendant, length 44 cm. 54gm.
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A modern 18ct yellow gold designer link necklace, the uniform double curb and capstan type links of flat form, length 60 cm. 38gm.
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A 1911 full gold sovereign in 9ct mount on 9ct gold chain, the rose gold belcher link chain of length 42 cm. 19.3gm.
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold ladies Albertina chain, the uniform faceted links highlighted with three decorative cubes. Large sprung ring and clip fastenings, length 20 cm. 11.2gm.
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A Victorian silver and enamel Albertina, the triple strands with enamelled central section, tassel, engraved fittings and single clip, length 19 cm.
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A tribal amber necklace, a fine metal chain set with eight amber discs and beads, the amber with decorative bead caps, length 66 cm.
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A Mikimoto pearl necklace, the single strand of one hundred and nine cultured pearls, knotted, with silver Mikimoto clasp, length 63 cm.
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An impressive silver and turquoise Navajo style squash blossom necklace, the Persian turquoise cabochons bezel set in silver mounts, with side mounted silver 'petals', and strung between multiple silver beads. The horseshoe shaped solid silver pendant at the base of the necklace is called the Naja. Hook and eye clasp. (Although the squash blossom necklaces were not worn for specific ceremonies, the Naja was still thought to protect the wearers from evil spirits, while the turquoise itself was also believed…
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An 18ct gold and diamond set chain necklace, the fine link chain set with five small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.20ct.
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An 18ct rose gold, diamond and tourmaline pendant on chain, the open scrolling lozenge pendant, with drop, set with small diamonds and coloured tourmalines, on silver gilt chain.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond pendant, the scrolling cross style pendant set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, attached to a diamond set drop, suspended from a 14ct white gold bale, together with a very fine 18ct gold chain.
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A 9ct gold chain necklace, of belcher and rectangular links. 26.5gm.
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A 9ct rose gold gemstone set pendant, the oval cabochon red labradorite (possibly) in a rub over mount, with an 18ct gold flexible snake link choker. 20gm.
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An estate 18ct gold pendant, the fine filigree pendant set with cabochon agate and turquoise stones surrounding a cameo of the Greek goddess Athena, suspended from a fancy link 14ct gold chain. (catch is not gold). 15.5gm.
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A 9ct gold citrine and chain necklace, the large oval facet cut citrine in a rub over mount, with a fine 9ct gold chain. 19.5gm.
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A cultured South Sea pearl necklace, a single strand of thirty-five near round, white with silver overtones, cultured South Sea pearls (1 cm to 1.3 cm, medium lustre, slightly blemished). The 14ct white gold ball clasp set with four small round brilliant cut diamonds, length 44 cm.
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14ct rose gold kunzite and diamond pendant, a 32.48ct cushion cut light medium pink kunzite (eye clean) claw set, surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-J, Clarity SI1 - I1), suspended from a diamond set bale, with fine 14ct gold chain set with small diamonds. TDW 2.12ct.
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A contemporary designer 18ct gold, gem and keshi-style baroque South Sea pearl pendant, the extra-long pearl of 'white colour with greenish overtone, rippled surface and indented front and good lustre'. held in a fold drapery type frame highlighted with a triangular cut garnet and four modern brilliant cut diamonds, length 7.7 cm. 14.8gm. Valuation available.
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A 14ct yellow gold large curb link neck chain, uniform large links with extra-large sprung circular ring clasp. 53.4gm, length 40 cm.
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A 14ct yellow gold large curb link bracelet, uniform large links with extra-large sprung circular ring clasp. 30.6gm.
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A heavy 9ct yellow gold curb link bracelet, of solid large uniform curb links, with large, engraved heart padlock clasp. 71.7gm.
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An Edwardian 15ct gold hinged bangle, in the form of bamboo, with safety chain, wax filled, Birmingham 1910. 64gm.
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An 18ct yellow gold designer bracelet, the uniform half hoop curved links with fine engraved brushed finish. Push button release. 40.8gm.
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An 18ct white gold diamond tennis bracelet, thirty oval modified brilliant cut diamonds (Colour L-M, Clarity VS-I), claw set, box snap catch with safety catch. TDW 39.46ct, length 18.5 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, emerald and diamond halo bracelet, sixteen emerald cut emeralds (included), claw set and surrounding each emerald a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, (Colour J-K, Clarity I1+), claw set, box lock with safety catch. TDW 4.37ct, length 18 cm.
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A handmade 10ct yellow gold pearl and star peach gem ring, the floral cluster top with eight cultured pearls framing the star cabochon gem. 10gm.
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Art Deco 15ct gold, diamond and opal ring, an oval opal cabochon (good play of fire) in a rub over mount with a single old cut diamond to the top and bottom of mount, two old cut diamonds set to each shoulder. Not marked but tests as 15ct.
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A vintage 18ct yellow gold and sapphire designer ring, the radiating domed mount of scroll form set with 11 faceted cut sapphires. 5.88gm.
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond ring, the marquise shape mount set with twelve old cut diamonds. TDW 0.90ct (approximately).
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond ring, two stylised heart shaped clusters set with multiple old cut diamonds. TDW 1.00ct (approximately). Ring size L.
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Vintage 14ct yellow gold pearl and emerald ring, the princess style with raised cluster of leaves, 10 pearls and four emeralds. 11gm.
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A designer platinum and diamond ring, the two raised bars each set with a row of diamonds connected by square section onyx rod. 11.5gm. Provenance: From the Jill Mandeno estate.
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An 18ct gold Cartier 'Russian' wedding ring, white, yellow and rose gold bands, the white gold band set with five diamonds, the rose gold band with the Cartier name and registration, together with original Cartier boxes. 11.23gm.
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A 14ct white gold black and white diamond cluster ring, the three wavy joined bands with lines and curves grouped with 42 black and 44 white diamonds. TDW.2.08ct. 13.7gm. Valuation available.
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A modern large 18ct yellow gold, palladium, tourmaline and diamond ring, the 11.75ct. green tourmaline of mixed oval cut and 'bluish/yellowish green' and of 'vivid saturation' and 'loupe clean', framed by an encircling tier of 20 modern round brilliant cut diamonds of 1.00ct.
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An impressive handmade contemporary 18ct yellow gold, yellow sapphire and diamond ring, the heavy gauge gold tapered domed band set with an 8.20ct light yellow sapphire to one side, flanked by a broad oval curved panel pave set with 26 modern round brilliant diamonds, TDW. 1.00ct. 27.90gm.
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A handmade designer 14ct white gold spessartine garnet and diamond ring, the oval mixed cut 11.50ct. garnet of 'slight yellowish/brownish orange colour claw set in a 4-pillar and bezel setting with two opposing V-shapes, pave set with 27 single cut diamonds, each opposing corner set with a modern brilliant cut diamond. TDW.0.58ct.
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An 18ct yellow gold handmade contemporary large yellow beryl and diamond ring, the round mixed cut beryl of 17.00ct secured by four swept pillared claws, the angular shoulders set with 10 single cut diamonds. The mount with hammered finish. 17.3gm.
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An 18ct yellow gold contemporary designer South Seas pearl and diamond ring, handmade, the large near-round pearl graded 'white colour with pinkish & greenish overtones, very lighted blemished, rippled surface at front, very good lustre. Framed by seven modern brilliant diamonds of 0.85ct on the substantial looping band with finely hammered finish. 19.2gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, eleven baguette cut diamonds claw set horizontally, surrounded by a scalloped double band of round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds set to the shoulders. TDW 0.96ct.
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A platinum and diamond set eternity band, twenty-nine round brilliant cut diamonds claw set. TDW 1.12ct.
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An impressive modern designer 18ct. white gold, yellow diamond, green garnet and ruby frog ring, the large form with 15 larger oval facet cut yellow diamonds set to its back spaced by smaller yellow diamonds totalling 4.93cts., the body and legs entirely encrusted with circular facet cut green garnets totalling 0.92ct., highlighted with white modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.60ct., the eyes each set with a single ruby totalling 0.11ct.
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An 18ct white gold Art Deco style diamond ring, the centre set with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, surrounded by twenty round diamonds, each should set with a further five round diamonds. TDW. 0.50ct. Ring size M. Valuation available.
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An estate 14ct gold emerald and diamond antique style ring, a 0.10ct diamond shaped cabochon deep green emerald (slightly included), bezel set in white gold, the pierced open work mount set with two single cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2). TDW 0.05ct. Ring size L.
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14ct gold, tanzanite and diamond cocktail ring, a 6.68ct rectangle step cut deep violet tanzanite (moderately included), claw set in yellow gold, flanked on each side by a 0.26ct brilliant cut diamond (Colour J-K, Clarity I1), claw set, with a further fourteen diamonds to each shoulder (Colour G-K, Clarity VS-SI), bead set in white gold. TDW 0.68ct. Ring size M.
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14ct white gold, emerald and diamond antique style ring, a 6.51ct bluish green oval cut emerald (included), double claw set and surrounded by thirty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), claw set with millgrain detail. TDW 0.32ct. Ring size M.
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platinum and diamond trilogy ring, a 2.00ct marquise modified brilliant cut diamond (Colour I, Clarity I1), claw and prong set, flanked on each side with a 0.27ct baguette diamond (Colour G, Clarity VS+), tension set. TDW 2.55ct. Ring size J.
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10ct gold opal and diamond halo ring, a 1.65ct oval cabochon opal (good play of fire), claw set and surrounded by single cut diamonds with further diamonds to the split shoulders (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-I1). TDW 0.33ct. Ring size N.
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14ct white gold orange sapphire and diamond gent's ring, a 3.79ct emerald cut yellowish orange sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, the shoulders pave set with multiple diamonds, (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW 0.55ct. Ring size K.
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14ct gold, green sapphire and diamond halo ring, a 2.43ct oval cut bluish green sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions) bezel set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), with further diamonds to each shoulder, bead set in white gold. TDW 0.46ct. Ring size O.
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14ct gold ruby and diamond halo ring, a 3.55ct cushion cut medium purplish red ruby (included), bezel set in white gold, flanked on each side by a 0.12ct square cut ruby (included), surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds to the shoulders, (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW 0.79ct. Ring size N.
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14ct white gold antique style diamond cocktail ring, a 4.03ct oval modified brilliant cut diamond (Colour K-M, Clarity I+), bezel set and surrounded by twenty-two round brilliant cut light champagne diamonds, bead set in yellow gold with an outer halo of twenty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds, (Colour G-J, Clarity I1+). TDW 5.26ct. Ring size N.
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An 18ct white gold aquamarine and diamond dress ring, a 1.87ct long cushion cut aquamarine channel set with four round brilliant cut diamond set to each side. TDW 0.20ct. Valuation available.
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An 18ct gold and three stone diamond ring, a 0.40ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a 0.33ct round brilliant cut diamond set to each side (Colour H-I, Clarity I1), rounded tapering shank. TDW 1.06ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.64ct brilliant cut diamond (Colour H-I, Clarity I), claw set in a tapered quarter round shank. Old valuation available.
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.86ct old mine cut diamond (Colour H-I), Clarity VS2), claw set in a thick rounded shank. Old valuation available.
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.52ct old mind cut diamond (Colour I-J, Clarity SI2), claw set with three smaller diamonds set to each shoulder. TDW 0.60ct. Old valuation available.
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An estate14ct gold diamond and sapphire brooch, the bar brooch with a diamond and sapphire set horseshoe to the centre and a sapphire and two diamonds to each end, 4.85gm, length 4.5 cm.
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An impressive Art Deco 15ct yellow gold, silver, emerald and diamond ear clips/brooch, of stylised owl mask form, the filigree back set with 21 emeralds and 88 diamonds of various single, old European and early brilliant cuts of tdw.2.50ct. Detachable, allowing to be worn as ear clips, width 5.2 cm. 13.3gm. Provenance: From the estate of Jill Mandeno.
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A 14ct yellow gold designer handmade brooch, stylised figured form with moonstone carved smiling face, the radiating hair surmounted with a small opal, height 8.4 cm. 10.39gm.
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A vintage oriental silver and champleve enamel figural brooch, the robed and smiling figure supporting an enameled and crowned orb, height 6.5 cm.
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9ct gold and malachite designer brooch, a triangular form polished malachite stone claw set in a frame consisting of thin rods forming a triangle.
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An Edwardian 14ct gold and seed pearl locket, a round frame set with twenty-three pearls, the central panel engraved with a grid pattern, nine pearls to the centre, suspended from an Edwardian 9ct gold bar brooch, decorated with small seed pearls and a ruby in a leaf pattern to the centre. 9gm.
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Victorian 14ct gold Etruscan style brooch, a large oval facet cut yellow citrine in a bezel mount and surrounded by an elaborate frame decorated in various patterns. Unmarked but tests as 14ct gold, length 4.5 cm. 12.4gm.
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An Edwardian 15ct gold and seed pearl pendant/brooch, the swirling frame set with multiple pearls, the central five pearls with a small old cut diamond to the centre, pearl set bale and safety chain. 6.8gm.
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An Edwardian 15ct gold and seed pearl pendant/brooch, the star burst set with multiple seed pearls. 6gm.
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An 18ct gold and gemstone bug stickpin, the stylised bug with a sapphire for the body, ruby as the head, a diamond to the tip of each of six legs, length 7 cm. 4.2gm.
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An 18ct gold Victorian brooch, the oval brooch decorated in the Etruscan manner with small gold balls and rope edge detail, a cabochon amethyst or garnet set to the centre, glass to the base for insertion of photo, with safety chain a conforming design tassel. 17gm. (unmarked but tests as 18ct).
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A pair of silver gilt topaz, white sapphire and amethyst drop earrings, each earring set with a long cushion cut blue topaz, claw set, three round cut white sapphires in a triangular mount and a large oval facet cut amethyst surrounded by a halo of small round white sapphires suspended from each topaz, posts for pierced ears. The topaz studs can be worn on their own or with the white sapphire and amethyst drops.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each earring set with a cluster of seven round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears. TDW 0.35ct.
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pair of 18ct white gold and diamond drop earrings, a diamond encrusted pear suspended from a diamond set ring, with safety latch back. TDW 3.48ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.45ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour J, Clarity I2-I3). TDW. 1.09ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold emerald and diamond drop earrings, each earring in the form of a figure of eight design set with twenty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-L, Clarity I1-I2), with a 0.46ct oval cut medium green emerald (included) claw set to the centre of the base, posts for pierced ears. TDW 0.95ct. TEW 0.93ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 10.8ct oval cut medium-dark purplish-blue tanzanite (included), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), suspended from diamond set post for pierced ears. TTW 20.16ct. TDW 1.63ct.
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A Michael Reed 'Kapa Terracotta' Dilana Limited Edition Rug, hand-tufted New Zealand wool. Signed, dated 1998 and inscribed 'No.1 of an edition of 20' to reverse. 225 x 135 cm.
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A Persian Shiraz hand knotted rug, with traditional geometric designs on a brick red background. 230 x 145 cm
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