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Australia Jewels including The Caroline Laws Collection — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:152
Sale Title:Australia Jewels including The Caroline Laws CollectionLots with images:151
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:114
Date:29-Nov-2023
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18ct gold fancy link necklace, of foxtail design 18ct gold, weight 93.8gm, length 44.5 cm
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Andrew Grima, pair of amethyst and diamond earclips, circa 1967, set with pear shaped amethyst and accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Grima, HJCo, UK hallmarks, 18ct gold, gross weight 9.5gm, length 2.3 cm.
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Pair of gold and diamond earclips, of textured leaf design set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.75 carats, 18ct yellow and white gold, gross weight 14.9gm, length 2.3 cm.
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Cartier, 18ct gold Rivoli bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with Roman numerals, circular case with raised curved lug attachments, sapphire crown, factory engraved and numbered reverse secured by 4 screws on, panthere link bracelet and folding clasp, signed to case, secret signature at 11 o'clock, weight 46.5gm, length 17 cm, 23 mm.
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Cartier, diamond, emerald and onyx 'Panthere' bangle, the panther set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, eyes set with circular-cut emeralds and onyx nose, signed Cartier, numbered KKR220, maker's mark, accompanied by Cartier box, weight 23.2gm, size 16.
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Cartier, diamond, emerald and onyx 'Panthere' ring, the 18ct white gold panther set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, circular-cut emerald eyes and onyx nose, estimated total diamond weight 0.95 carats, signed Cartier, numbered JUH665, French assay mark to outer hoop, 18ct white gold, accompanied by Cartier box, weight 8.3gm, ring size 46.
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Cartier, diamond, emerald and onyx 'Panthere' earrings, each set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, circular-cut emerald eyes and onyx nose, estimated total diamond weight 1.40 carats, signed Cartier, numbered PVE113, accompanied by Cartier box, gross weight 8.1gm, length 1 cm.
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Cartier, platinum and diamond ring, set with a round brilliant-cut diamond with known weight 0.40 carats, estimated remaining diamond weight 08 carats, signed Cartier, numbered CMO896 accompanied by makers fitted box and outer box, weight 2gm, ring size 51.
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Tiffany & Co., 18ct gold, platinum and diamond 'Etoile' hinged bangle, set to the top with ten round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.25 carats, signed Tiffany & Co., accompanied by makers pouch and outer box, weight 38gm, bangle width 0.48 cm, diameter 6 cm, inner circumference 18.5 cm.
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Cartier, diamond 'Love' bangle, the gold band set with 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds, accompanied by screwdriver, signed Cartier, numbered PF7573, maker's mark, European convention mark, 18ct yellow gold, accompanied by Cartier box, weight 29.1gm, width 60 mm, size 16.
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Cartier, diamond 'Love' bangle, the small love bangle set with 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds, accompanied by screwdriver, signed Cartier, numbered FTA399, maker's mark, European convention mark, 18ct yellow gold, accompanied by Cartier box, weight 18.2gm, width 3.70 mm, size 16.
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Cartier, 18ct gold tank wristwatch, the rectangular dial with Roman numerals and blue steel arms, secret Cartier signature at 7 o'clock, dial signed Swiss made. The polished gold case numbered 780872426 signed Cartier Paris, cabochon sapphire crown, leather strap with folding clasp, signed to dial, case and buckle, buckle with UK hallmarks, 18ct gold, accompanied by maker's box, gross weight 30.2gm, 20 mm.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, set with a cushion shaped purple sapphire weighing 29 carats within a border of round brilliant and marquise-cut diamonds to brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, 18ct gold, weight 7.1gm, ring size N. Accompanied by GSL report no. AA62339, dated 30/05/19, stating that the sapphire shows no evidence heat treatment.
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Pair of diamond, tourmaline and cultured pearl earrings, the shepherd's hooks set with round brilliant-cut diamonds above pear shaped tourmaline, suspending a dropped shaped pearl of gray tint with brilliant-cut diamond set cap, estimated total diamond weight 0.50 carats, mounted in white gold, gross weight 3.9gm, length 3 cm.
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Pink diamond and diamond ring, fancy deep pink oval diamond within three rows of pave-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, total estimated diamond weight 0.90 carats, 18ct white gold, ring size M 1/2. Accompanied by GIA report no. 15236526, dated 28 September 2006, stating that the natural diamond is fancy deep pink colour with even distribution.
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Diamond drop earrings, each set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.34 carats each, suspending a pear shaped diamond drop, weighing 0.70 and 0.73 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 2.30gm, length 1.5 cm. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5296705497, dated 12 July 2018, stating that the diamond is E colour and SI2 clarity, Ex, VG., accompanied by GIA report no. 5313386311, dated 10 December 2018, stating that the diamond is E colour and SI2 clarity, Ex, Ex, Ex., accompanied by GIA report no.…
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Platinum, diamond and emerald bracelet, the articulated openwork bracelet with engine turned engraved sides, set with old European-cut diamonds and calibre-cut emeralds, total estimated diamond weight 20 carats, weight 19.9gm, length 17 cm.
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Emerald, diamond and onyx necklace, composed of four graduated rows of polished emerald beads measuring 2.70 - 60 mm, each row accented with polished onyx beads and brilliant-cut diamond set rondelles, suspended from an openwork clasp set with old European-cut diamonds, weight 46.4gm, length 46 cm.
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Platinum, diamond and emerald brooch, the openwork brooch set throughout with single and old European-cut diamonds and accented with calibre-cut emeralds, estimated total diamond weight 1.40 carats, weight 7.2gm, measuring 2.2 x 3.4 cm.
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Emerald and diamond ring, the tonneau shaped plaque centred by a marquise-cut diamond weighing 0.45 carats, framed by radiation alternating bands of calibre-cut emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, total known diamond weight 0.25 carats, 18ct white gold, weight 3.2gm, ring N.
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Jadeite bangle, type a natural Fei Cui opaque jadeite bangle with black and white veins, weight 43.5gm, diameter 6 cm, inner circumference 17.5 cm. Accompanied by a Hong Kong jade & stone laboratory report numbered Sj 224898, dated 10 August 2023, stating that the jadeite is natural, has no resin detected, known in the trade as 'A Jade'.
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Cultured pearl, diamond and spinel tassel necklace, designed as a Baroque cultured pearl of gold tint measuring approximately 180 x 170 mm, within an 18ct gold woven basket and suspending a black spinel faceted bead tassel with round brilliant-cut diamond set cap, the whole suspended from a similarly decorated necklace, 18ct gold, gross weight 27gm, length necklace 72 cm, tassel 12 cm.
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Diamond and onyx cabochon ear clips, each designed as a fan, set with alternating rows of onyx beads and round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 4.60 carats, 18ct white gold, gross weight 21gm, length 5 cm.
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Deborah Windfield, diamond ring, the wide band pave-set to the front and sides with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with known diamond weight 1.68 carats, 18ct gold, weight 9.2gm, ring size K-L.
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Sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the cushion shaped sapphire weighing 11.47 carats within a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds to similarly set shoulders, estimated total diamond weight 0.80 carats, 18ct gold, weight 8.7gm, ring size O 1/2. Accompanied by the gem & pearl laboratory report no. 12858, dated 10 June 2016, stating that the sapphire shows no evidence of heat treatment.
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Sapphire and diamond cluster ring, set with a cushion shaped sapphire weighing 6.46 carats within a border of single-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.30 carats, weight 5.3gm, ring size M 1/2. Accompanied by GSL report no. AA65427, dated 8 October 2020, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin with no evidence of heat treatment.
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Burma ruby and diamond ring, set with a cushion shaped ruby weighing 4.34 carats between scrolling single-cut diamond-set shoulders, weight 6.6gm, ring size K. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 119670, dated 19 November 2021, stating that the natural ruby is of Burma origin with no evidence of heat treatment.
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Ruby and diamond cluster ring, centred by an oval ruby with estimated weight 0.80 carat within a border of old European-cut diamonds, total estimated diamond weight 0.80 carats, mounted in white and yellow gold, weight 4.5gm, ring size N. Accompanied by GIA report no.2446616288, dated 15 September 2022, stating that the ruby is of Burma origin with no indications of heating., accompanied by Grs report no.2022-061114, dated 23 August 2022, stating that the ruby is of Burma origin with no indication of…
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18ct gold necklace, of rope twist design, 18ct, weight 121 gm, length 203 cm
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Emerald and diamond bangle, Earclip and pendant suite, each piece centred with a step-cut emerald and flanked with a combination of brilliant-cut and carre-cut diamond shoulders, maker's mark indistinct, 750. Pendant stamped J. Friedman 750. Bangle weight 40.2gm, diameter: 6 cm, earclips measuring 22.40 X 18.90 mm, pendant measuring 28.14 X 18.93 mm.
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Cultured pearl, kunzite, turquoise and diamond earring and necklace suite, diamond, kunzite and turquoise pendant suspended from a keshi pearl necklace, total estimated diamond weight, 0.75 carats, designed by X, 18ct gold, weight necklace 49.2gm.
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Emerald and diamond ring, centred by a square step-cut emerald, estimated weight 20 carats within a frame of baguette-cut emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.10 carats, 18ct gold, weight 3.9gm, ring size M.
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Belle Epoque diamond necklace, designed with alternating circles, bows and wreaths between fine trace link chains, set throughout with rose, single and old European-cut diamonds, weight 21gm, length 50 cm.
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Diamond lady's pocket watch c. 1900, set with graduated old European cut diamonds, the white enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals and gilt scroll arms, central diamond approximately 0.35carats, total estimated remaining diamond weight 3.60carats, weight 12.4gm, length (inc bale) 3.5 cm, width 2 cm.
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Diamond ring and half eternity band, centring a cushion-cut diamond ring, weighing 0.85 carats, to a brilliant-cut diamond border and shoulders, together with a half eternity band pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, 18ct gold, gross weight 10.6gm, ring size K. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5103013222, dated 29 September 2008, stating that the diamond is F colour and VS1 clarity.
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Emerald and diamond ring, centred by a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carats, within a stepped border of single-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.60 carats, European hallmarks to outer hoop indistinct, ring size J.
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18th century mourning ring, set to the top with a square cabochon garnet between old mine-cut diamonds, indistinctly inscribed 'Coll: Ja Hal??um Obt. 16 Sep 1742', weight 2.5gm, ring size K.
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Emerald, ruby an diamond double heart pendant, the bow set with single-cut diamonds, above the double hearts set with cabochon emerald and ruby within a surround of old mine-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.70 carats, 18ct gold and platinum, accompanied by retailer's box 'J Parkes 1 Burlington gardens London W1' weight 5.8gm, length 2 cm. Provenance lady mount Stephen (1864-1933), Elsie Reford (1872-1967), direct descent to the current owner
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Natural pearl necklace, a strand of graduated pearls including natural pearls and six cultured pearls, measuring 4.70 - 8.50 mm, 9ct gold clasp, accompanied by retailer's box 'Mallett, The Octagon Bath', length 54 cm. Accompanied by GSL report no. AA68472, dated 6 November 2023., Provenance lady mount Stephen (1864-1933), Elsie Reford (1872-1967), direct descent to the current owner
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Turquoise bangle and rings, 1. The hinged bangle set to the top with a graduated row of cabochon turquoise accented with single-cut diamonds, signed Wg&S 375, UK gold import marks, accompanied by fitted box, weight 18.5gm, diameter 6.5 cm.; 2. A similarly set ring with cabochon turquoise, stamped 18 carat gold, accompanied by fitted box, ring size I; 3. A ring set with a single cabochon turquoise, stamped 15ct Frs, ring size: H.
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Sapphire, Daimond and enamel bracelet, centred by a sugarloaf sapphire weighing 9.38 carats, within a surround of old-cut diamond to open work enamel links accented with old and single-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 2.90 carats, mounted in gold, weight 20.8gm, length 17 cm. Accompanied by Grs report no.2020-100548 dated 9 October 2023, stating that the sapphire is of Burma origin with no indication of thermal treatment.
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Hausmann & Co., diamond and sapphire bracelet watch, the woven textured bracelet centred by a domed plaque set with a floral cluster of sapphires and diamonds, revealing a circular timepiece with cream dial, gold baton hour markers and arms, manual wind, signed to dial Hausmann, estimated total diamond weight 30 carats, accompanied by fitted maker's box, weight 75.8gm, width 2.8 cm, length 17 cm.
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Opal and diamond hinged bangle, five opals measuring approximately 10.80 mm X 8.50 mm mounted in 14 carat bi-colour white and yellow gold, bordered by a channel set of old-cut diamonds, estimated diamond carat weight 2.90 carat, stamped 14K, weight: 33.5 gm, inner circumference 16 cm.
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Opal and diamond three stone ring, centred by an oval opal cabochon measuring approximately 9.53 x 7.63 x 4.34 mm, between two old mine-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.80 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 4.7gm, ring size M.
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Cultured South Sea pearl, South Sea pearl of button shape and gold tint, measuring approximately 18.5 mm in diameter.
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Gold mesh necklace and bracelet suite, of woven tubular form with ability to wear as a choker and bracelet, or combined as a long necklace, stamped 750, Italian registry marks, gross weight 72 gm, width 95 mm, length necklace 46.5 cm, bracelet 21.5 cm.
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Georg Jensen, sterling silver bracelet by Astrid fog, cascading slices of sterling silver in disc formation, design 169, stamped Georg Jensen 925 S Denmark 169, weight 120gm, width: 2.7 cm, length: 19 cm.
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Rhodonite, diamond and coloured diamond ring, the pear shaped rhodonite weighing 5.65 carats framed by a double border of round brilliant-cut diamonds and yellow diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.90 carats, yellow diamonds 0.30 carats, 18ct gold, weight 11.9gm, ring size O. Accompanied by Aigs gem Lab report no. GF22083457, dated 2 September 2022, stating that the rhodonite of reddish orange colour is of natural origin.
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Coloured diamond and diamond ring, centred by a cushion shaped fancy deep orangy yellow diamond weighing 0.48 carats, between two cushion shaped fancy orangy yellow diamonds with a combined estimated weight of 0.40 carats, framed by round brilliant-cut diamonds, remaining estimated diamond weight 0.50 carats total, 18ct gold, weight 6.9gm, ring size N 1/2. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2246225623, dated 21 November 2016, stating that the natural diamond is fancy deep Orangy yellow colour and SI1 clarity.
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Vulcain, 'Cricket calendar Waterproof' bracelet watch, model S1511A, manual wind, the champagne dial with baton hour markers, lance arms, arrow tipped alarm hand, date aperture at 3 o'clock, the case with crown and alarm button, with woven strap and folding clasp, gold plated, weight 78.5gm, length 20.5 cm, 34 mm.
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Van Cleef and Arpels for Dunhill, 18ct gold and lapis lazuli lighter, the polished gold lighter set either side and cover with lapis lazuli panels, sighed van Cleef & Arpels Dunhill, maker's mark, French assay mark, numbered, weight 91.5gm, measuring 6.3 x 2.7 x 1.4 cm.
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Dunhill, tri-coloured 18ct gold lighter, designed with alternating fluted bands of white, yellow and rose gold, signed Dunhill, 18ct gold, weight 76.2gm, measuring 7.3 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm.
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