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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:254
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:252
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:194
Date:9-Apr-2024
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A late George III silver wine funnel, pierced strainer, shaped square clip, cover absent. London 1807. 121gm.
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A George III silver fat belly sauce boat, scalloped rim, scroll handle, raised on three hoof feet. London marks rubbed possibly 1815. 295gm.
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A late George III silver ladle, fiddle and thread pattern, armorial to the terminal. London 1815 by Thomas Wilkes Barker. 214gm.
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A George III silver soup ladle, Old English pattern. London 1800, probably by Joseph Barnard. 167gm.
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A set of twelve silver pistol grip dinner knives, Sheffield 1979, length 24.5 cm. 1008gm (including steel blades).
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Eleven silver pistol grip luncheon knives, Sheffield 1979, length 21.5 cm. 792gm (including steel blades).
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Six late Victorian silver forks, fiddle and thread pattern. London 1890 by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater. 524gm.
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Five Victorian silver tablespoons, fiddle and thread with double struck King's pattern, shell heel. London 1850 by Francis Higgins II. 493gm.
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Six Victorian silver forks, fiddle and thread with double struck King's pattern, shell heel. London 1850 by Francis Higgins II. 493gm. Matching previous lot.
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A set of six Victorian silver dessert spoons, double struck King's pattern with shell heel. London 1850 by Francis Higgins. 356gm.
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A set of six Victorian luncheon forks, double struck King's pattern with shell heel. London 1850 by Francis Higgins. 362gm.
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Two Georgian silver spoons, a rare circa 1740, Ebenezer Coker mote spoon, for straining and tea leaf clearing. Together with a fancy shell-patterned caddy spoon. Birmingham 1821 by John Bettridge; a noted caddy spoon maker.
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An impressive heavy silver five-piece tea service, with panelled bodies, pedestal bases and organic leaf terminals to the handles. The Tea pot, hot water pot, sugar and cream jug all on presentation engraved tray with pie crust boarder. Birmingham 1929/1930 by Adie Brothers Ltd. Total weight 3930gm.
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A 19th century American Schulz & Fischer sterling silver coffee pot, urn form on round spreading foot, engraved decoration to body, the handle thumb piece in the form of a cherub holding up a shield. Stamped STERLING and maker's mark to base. 887gm, height 25 cm.
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A late George IV silver teapot, round squat form with lobed decoration, flower head finial to lid, raised on four floral feet each with a boar head detail. London 1825 by Thomas Wilkes Barker. 773gm.
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A Middle Eastern silver plate, with scrolling and etched decoration to rim and an engraved capital A with a crown over, impressed marks, possibly Iranian, diameter 21 cm. 408gm.
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Ann Robinson (1944-), 'Landscape Bowl' 1/1, Sky Blue cast glass, (45% Crystal Glass), signed, dated 2006 and numbered 1/1 being a unique piece. With signed artist's certificate, length 48 cm, width 315, height 40.5 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland collection since purchase.
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Ann Robinson (1944-), Crucible 'Bowl of Tears' unique 1/1, clear frosted cast glass, (45% Crystal Glass) with coloured glass 'tears' highlighting, signed, dated '93 and numbered 1/1, height 22.8 cm, diameter 35.2 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland collection since purchase. Note: Early cast glass examples of Robinson's work are rarely seen on the market.
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An Omega De Ville Co-Axial Chronoscope Gent's wrist watch, automatic, 4.1 cm diameter stainless steel case, features date, chronograph, chronometer, seconds and transparent case back. In working order with leather strap, spare strap and presentation wood box. Old Partridge Jewellers valuation available.
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A gent's vintage Rolex chronometer oyster wristwatch, the stainless-steel case with gold toned bezel and crown, named and detailed champagne fine textured dial, working. Later leather strap.
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A 1970's Tewor ladies 18ct white gold stylish wrist watch, the square case with named silvered dial with integral fine textured link bracelet strap. The case and strap both stamped 750. 40grams with working 17 jewel movement removed, includes glass.
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A 1970's gent's 18ct gold Eterna-matic wristwatch, automatic model 3000, with later leather strap. Running. 38gm total.
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An uncommon late 19th century French gilt metal penny farthing bicycle novelty clock, the engraved silvered dial with black Roman numerals. With wings flanking a wheel motif below the handle bars, height 20 cm.
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A good French Louis XV mantel clock, the gilt metal architectural case with twinned, square fluted pilasters supporting the movement with a white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, marked Houlet a Paris and with intricate pierced gilt hands. The face surmounted by a trophy finial of torch, laurel wreath, bow and quiver of arrows. The whole raised on a conforming lozenge shaped white alabaster plinth base. The French cylinder movement striking on a bell, height 40 x 34 cm.
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A good early 20th century silver and gold banded vesta, the fine lineal engraving highlighted with triple rose gold bands. London 1915 by Sampson Mordan & Co . Suspension loop to the side below the hinge. 5 x 4.3 cm.
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A late Victorian 9ct rose gold engraved vesta, leaf decorated with presentation shield cartouche. Ring suspension. Birmingham 1899.16.51gm.
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A 25.17ct citrine gemstone, mixed diamante cut, yellow tone.
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A 28ct amethyst gemstone, oval mixed cut.
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A 31.61ct smoky quartz gemstone, emerald cut, good deep tone.
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A 17.41ct citrine gemstone, mixed fantasy cut, deep gold tone.
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A 37.15ct tourmaline gemstone, square cabochon, petrol blue into pine green tone.
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A 19.83ct blue topaz gemstone, octagon cut.
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A pair of amethyst gemstones, pear cut, 10.57ct total.
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A 1925 gold sovereign, Melbourne mint, in 9ct rose gold pendant mount.
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A '1489-1989 Anniversary of The Gold Sovereign' full gold sovereign, the reverse mirrors its 500-year-old original counterpart. The Royal Arms shield is surmounted by the royal crown, both of these images are superimposed upon a double Tudor rose.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold cufflinks, the rectangular panels with fine diamond engraved trellis design. 13.33gm.
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An Edwardian Belle Epoque platinum and diamond brooch, the ornate floriate style frame pave set with twenty-three Old European cut diamonds (Colour F-H, Clarity VS2-SI2) and six smaller Old European cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity VS-SI), set in 18ct gold over platinum, the latch pin in 9ct white gold. TDW 4.10ct. Valuation available.
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A vintage designer 18ct white gold diamond and opal brooch, the large oval opal with good green blue play of fire, In tapered crown like frame with scrolling leaf design all bead set with multiple diamonds.
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A 9ct yellow gold belcher link bracelet, with heart padlock clasp. 15gm.
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A c1900 9ct rose gold gate link bracelet, the repeating five bar link and smaller oval link sections with push-in tongue clasp and safety chain.
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An 18ct yellow gold Chanel hinged bangle, the top with the Chanel logo in circular frame. The sprung fitting with safety latch. 9.07gm.
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A 14ct tri-colour gold bracelet, alternating machine engraved domed panels in white, yellow and rose gold. The tongue clasp with double safety clasps. 22.2gm.
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An Italian 14ct yellow gold bracelet, fine chevron links with fine bead borders. The tongue clasp with safety clasp. 30.3gm.
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An estate 9ct gold bracelet, Victorian style links with engraved decoration, push clasp with safety catch. Birmingham 1950, 33.78gm, length 19 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 71 modern brilliant cuts set in a row. TDW. 3.12ct. Push in tongue clasp.
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An impressive 14ct gold and diamond bracelet, seventeen hexagonal articulated panels each set with a round brilliant cut fancy vivid yellow diamond, (Clarity VS-SI, treated), claw set within a diamond set frame (Colour G-I, Clarity SI1-P1), push clasp with two safety catches. TDW 6.92ct (yellow). TDW 2.61ct (white), length 19 cm.
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An impressive 22ct yellow gold heavy belcher link bracelet, stamped 965, the solid large links with a pair of shackle links to the later 9ct gold clasp. 76gm.
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An 18ct gold and diamond bracelet, two rows of conjoined flat oval links set with multiple clusters of small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2), push clasp with safety catch and a 9ct gold safety chain. TDW. 2.94ct. (one link requires small repair). Valuation available.
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An 18ct rose gold substantial bracelet, the flat sided cable type links secured with a box clasp and safety chain. 74.2gm.
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A modern design 18ct gold bracelet, yellow and rose gold, the wide mildly domed links with central band with fine textured finish. Stamped 750. 39.48gm.
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An early 1900s 9ct gold and amethyst bracelet, eleven oval facet cut amethysts, bezel set with rope edge decoration linked by small rings, push clasp with safety chain.
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A quality c1900 15ct rose gold pearl and diamond snap bangle, the 17 graduating cultured pearls set in a row with pairs of old cut diamonds flanking each pearl. The top mount with scroll engraved sides. 14gm.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold tourmaline and seed pearl pendant, two pearl set leaf style frames supporting a rectangle facet cut sea green tourmaline, bezel set, with a pearl set drop and pear fact cut sea green tourmaline suspended from the base, with fine 9ct gold chain.
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A jadeite coral and gold necklace, the 54 variable bright green jadeite uniform beads highlighted with three orange and pale coral beads, the high carat gold pendant bead with four small orange coral beads and two terminal gold beads as turtle shells, L.48 cm.
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A 14ct gold and diamond cross pendant, the cross set with sixty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-P2), with a gold 'rope' binding to the centre. TDW 1.38ct.
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An impressive 14ct white gold and diamond Riviera necklace, ninety-three round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI1-P2), claw set, push clasp with safety catch. TDW 4.67ct, length 42 cm.
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An 18ct rose gold, diamond and rubelite jaguar pendant, in the manner of Van Cleef and Arpels, a diamond encrusted jaguar with black enamel spots is wrapped around a 62.565ct round rubelite cabochon, facet cut green stones for eyes, TDW 4.238ct, with fine leather cord and 18ct rose gold clasp.
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An 18ct yellow gold yellow and white diamond cluster necklace, comprising 28 larger oval clusters each with a larger oval facet cut yellow diamond totalling 8.95ct framed by bands of smaller yellow and white diamonds, smaller cluster diamond set links between. TDW.18.56ct. Valuation available.
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A 14ct yellow gold and diamond graduated link necklace, the central curved fixed section and individual links each set with a graduating diamond secured by two claws and a raised S-form bar. The 115 modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW. 5.0ct, length 43 cm. 22.94gm. Valuation available.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant, the champagne toned modern brilliant cut diamond of 2.48ct. framed by a halo of smaller diamonds with further diamonds to the bail. TDW.2.65ct.
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A large 9ct yellow gold graduated curb link necklace, the hollow links with puff heart pendant and single parrot's beak clasp, length 45 cm. 65gm. With valuation.
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A quality 18ct yellow gold Italian neck chain, of uniform flat curb links with large sprung circular clasp, length 42 cm. 39gm.
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A quality single strand of cultured pearls, noted as Akoya or similar, the 46 round to semi shape measuring 8.45 to 8.8.2 cm of cream white colour with greenish and pinkish overtones and moderately to heavily spotted and blemished, good lustre. with a 9ct gold pendant enhancer set with mabe cabochon large pearl. The 9ct gold clasp set with a pair of single cut diamonds. Valuation available.
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A c1900 9ct rose gold Albert chain, uniform curb links with T-bar and engraved fob medallion attached, length 38 cm. 44gm.
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A c1900 15ct and 9ct gold Albertina ladies watch chain, the fancy triple strand yellow gold chain lengths and tassel testing as 15ct, the rose gold fittings testing as 9ct, length 27 cm. 23.7gm.
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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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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, the huggie fittings half set with diamonds, a single cluster is suspended from each with a single baguette of 0.36ct framed by smaller diamonds. TDW. 1.04ct.
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A pair of 14ct and multi diamond drop earrings, each with a small pear shape cluster with a cluster suspended and within a pear shaped frame set with further diamonds.
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A pair of 14ct gold emerald and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring with a 2.69ct heart shape Columbian emerald (included) claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) set in white gold, suspended from a diamond set shepherd's hook. TEW 5.39ct. TDW 1.51ct.
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A pair of 14ct white and rose gold diamond drop earrings, each earring with a 0.28ct pear cut pink diamond in a rose gold mount, surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-P2), suspended from diamond set shepherd's hooks for pierced ears. TDW 0.56ct (pink). TDW 0.38ct (white).
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A pair of 18ct white and yellow gold pearl and diamond earrings, each earring with three round .7 cm creamy white cultured pearls (with pink and green overtones) with yellow gold back pins, set with the pearls are four small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G, Clarity VS2-SI1) claw set in a white gold frame, posts for pierced ears with safety latch. TDW.0.17ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of 18ct white gold, rubellite and diamond earrings, each with a central 0.17ct diamond framed by eight vibrant toned rubies of 0.79ct. With an outer row of conforming diamonds. TDW 0.59ct.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold and diamond solitaire earrings, each with a modern round brilliant cut of 0.29ct. In rub over mount, with hook fittings. TDW. 0.58ct.
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An early 20th century 18ct gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, the three oval facet cut rubies framed by six old cut diamonds. Hallmarked Chester 1912. 4.55gm.
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A Victorian 18ct yellow gold buckle ring, hallmarked Birmingham 1878. 5.46gm.
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A Victorian 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, the three old facet cut sapphires claw set and separated by two old cut diamonds. Birmingham 1898. 3.38gm.
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An 18ct ruby and diamond ring, the gypsy type setting with three old cut rubies spaced by four old cut diamonds.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond solitaire diamond ring, three long claws to each shoulder and two others secure the old cushion cut diamond of approx. 0.30 to 0.40ct. Hallmarked London 1900.
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A 1920's 18ct yellow gold and solitaire diamond ring, gypsy type setting with old cut diamond recessed bead set in a star engraved frame. Chester 1920. 3.85gm.
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A Victorian 18ct yellow gold and diamond double snake ring, the cross-over snakes to the top each set with an old cut diamond. 6.82gm. Hallmarked London 1896.
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An 18ct white gold marquise diamond ring, the central 0.58ct marquise diamond framed by small diamonds with further small diamonds set to the forked shoulders. TDW 0.73ct.
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9ct gold and opal ring, a 5.84ct pear cut Lightening Ridge opal (intense play of fire), claw set in a plain shank, slight forked shoulders. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold multi diamond ring, two rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a central band of baguette cut diamonds. TDW. 0.72ct.
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platinum and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.64ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour F, Clarity SI2), multi claw set. Diamond report and valuation available.
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An estate 18ct gold diamond and pink sapphire ring, a 0.77ct modern round brilliant cut diamond (Colour K, Clarity VS2),claw set in white gold and surrounded by four single cut diamonds and four small deep pink sapphires, split shoulders with white gold knot detail. TDW 0.82ct. Valuation available.
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A French Dior 18ct gold, enameled and gemstone set ring, composed of wildflowers and a bee applied with enamel and enhanced with a circular-cut citrine and brilliant-cut diamond, from the Diorette collection. Signed Dior, numbered, French assay and maker's mark. In original Dior box, with original purchase receipt for $9,200AUS.
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An 18ct gold yellow sapphire and diamond ring, the 2.28ct native cushion cut yellow sapphire (moderately included), Chenier claw set with a small pink diamond (treated) in each claw, substantial tapering shank.
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An 18ct gold Tahitian pearl and diamond ring, a 1.5 cm Tahitian pearl (green and purple overtones), with a small round brilliant cut to each Chenier claw, split shoulders, wide tapering shank.
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contemporary Pomellato (Milan) 18ct white gold, diamond and coral dress ring, a facet cut red coral panel set to the centre of a rounded tapering shank, the shoulders pave set with small diamonds. (Purchased by our Vendor from Orsini Jewellers, $8000 retail).
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A Peter Minturn 22ct gold Bufon ring, the domed top consisting of clusters of stamens, possibly representative of a pohutakawa flower. Stamped 22ct and PM. Bought by our vendor new in 1976 and with original receipts.
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14ct white and yellow gold Ceylon sapphire and diamond triple halo ring, a 1.88ct cushion cut Ceylonese sapphire (moderately included), claw set in yellow gold and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds also in yellow gold, two outer halos of white gold set with round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity P2+). TDW 1.04ct.
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14ct white gold blue and white diamond halo ring, a 0.93ct round brilliant cut teal blue diamond (Clarity P2+), claw set and surrounded by twenty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2). TDW 1.03ct. Ring size J½.
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14ct gold Columbian emerald and diamond halo ring, a 4.49ct pear cut bright green Columbian emerald (heavily included), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders (Colour H-J, Clarity P1+). TDW 0.51ct. Ring size N.
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An impressive 14ct gold aquamarine and diamond double halo ring, a 13.23ct pear cut moderate blue aquamarine (moderately included) double claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2+), in a high scrolling mount, with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW 1.35ct. Ring N.
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14ct gold Columbian emerald and diamond double halo ring a 3.07ct emerald cut Columbian emerald (included), double claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) claw set in white gold. TDW 0.43ct. Ring size M½.
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An 18ct yellow gold diamond ring, a 1.00ct cushion cut yellow diamond claw set above two rows of smaller diamonds with further diamonds set to each shoulder. TDW 1.27ct.
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A large and impressive 3.33ct diamond solitaire 14ct gold ring, the diamond graded as colour M and clarity VVS1 or higher. The side accent stones are cubic zirconia. Valuation available for stone only.
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14ct white gold ruby and diamond cocktail ring, a 1.52ct oval cut diamond (Colour K-L, Clarity P2-P3), bezel set to the centre of an oval, scalloped mount, surrounded by twenty baguette cut vivid red rubies (moderately included), channel set, with twenty round brilliant cut diamonds set to the outer scalloped rim, three round brilliant cut diamonds set to each shoulder (Colour G-H, Clarity P2+). TDW 3.01ct. TRW 1.20ct. Ring size O.
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14ct gold emerald and diamond halo ring, a 0.22ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour H-K, Clarity P2-P3), bezel set and surrounded by sixteen baguette cut bright green emeralds (slightly included), channel set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2-P3), bezel set. TDW. 0.76ct. TEW. 0.69ct. Ring size N.
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14ct white gold Art Deco style onyx and diamond ring, a 3.33ct emerald cut black onyx panel bezel set with a round brilliant cut diamond to the centre, five round brilliant cut diamonds in a shaped mount to either end of the onyx panel (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.83ct. Ring size O½.
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