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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:236
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:230
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:165
Date:14-May-2024
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A quality Cartier miniature desk clock, the rectangular case with lineal machine engraved silver-gilt panels bounded by bright-white enamel stringing, raised on a smoky grey agate plinth with splay feet; the circular dial with enamel dot-dash border framing a matt silver face with guilloche centre, Arabic numerals, old mine cut diamonds set to the hands. French assay and maker's mark to the back panel. Height 4.7 cm. In black velvet case. circa 1910
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A George III hand painted portrait miniature on ivory by Mattias Finucane (1738-1814), CIRCA 1800, the gent wearing indigo black jacket and white cravat, signed. The reverse with plaited hair panel. In rolled gold oval glazed frame with suspension loop. 9 x 6.5 cm.
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A Victorian tortoiseshell card case, panelled, with ivory trim. 10.5 x 7.5 cm.
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A Continental silver erotic seal, the seal engraved C'est Moi (that is me). Stamped 925. 115gm. Height 8.5 cm.
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A circa 1900 pounamu and 9ct rose gold large brooch, the centre applied with a fern leaf and 'NZ', the enclosed gold back engraved with Edwardian bow and swag. 30gm. Height 5 cm.
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Tony Buller (Patoni) silver engraved bangle, decorated with two opposing dragons. Buckle clasp. Stamped 'STER SIL'
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A 20ct gold and pounamu pendant, the gold pendant set with a pounamu panel, gold beads to three sides with a small tassel suspended from the base. Together with an 18ct gold rope twist chain. (Both unmarked but have been tested). 12gm.
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A 14ct gold and pounamu bracelet, five polished pounamu bars each with an engraved gold cap and linked to each other with gold rings, pounamu and gold padlock charm, spring clasp with safety chain.
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An 1890 ' Auckland Poultry Pigeon Cage Bird & Dog Society' silver medallion, by Anton Teutenberg. Presentation engraved 'Mr Burns For Class 37'. Diameter 3.8 cm. Showing some wear.
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A Victorian 15ct yellow gold fob spinner, loop knotted frame, bloodstone and carnelian panels. 9ct sprung clasp attached. 11.6gm.
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Pair 18ct yellow gold and seed pearl drop earrings, each with three floral scrolling filigree sections highlighted with drops and other seed pearls. Hooks for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold hoop earrings, oval twisted form. Height 2.2 cm.
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A pair of 14ct white gold diamond and pearl earrings, each earring with an 1.1 cm greenish grey Tahitian cultured pearl, suspended from a bezel set small round brilliant cut diamond, hooks for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold and diamond encrusted earrings, oval form with flared end bar sections. No screw butterfly fittings. 8.38gm.
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A pair of early 20th century 15ct yellow gold diamond set drop earrings, each with a claw set diamond above a drop bar with further diamond. TDW. 0.64ct. 2.3gm.
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A pair of vintage 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond drop earrings, each with a single sapphire above a diamond set V-form flanking a large sapphire. TDW. 0.16ct. 'S
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A pair of 18ct white gold ruby and diamond drop earrings, each with a fancy cluster drop of four diamonds surrounding a pear shape mixed cut ruby of 0.45ct. 'S
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A pair of 18ct gold and sapphire earrings, each earring set with a 1.02ct pear cut blue sapphire (slightly included) in a rub over mount and suspended from a heart shaped gold drop set with a 0.60ct heart cut yellow sapphire (eye clean), posts for pierced ears and with 18ct gold butterflies. 'S
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A pair of modern 18ct yellow gold crescent hoop earrings, tapered form, fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct gold morganite and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 4.75ct pear cut orange pink morganite (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 set to the hooks. TMW 9.51ct. TDW 0.63ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond hoop earrings, each hoop set with forty-nine round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity P2), claw set externally and internally, hinged closures. TDW 1.38ct.
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A pair of elegant 18ct white gold diamond and tourmaline earrings, each with a large oval facet cut pinky red tourmaline of 4.45ct. Framed by 12 modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 0.90ct.
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A stylish pair of 18ct white gold and multi diamond wide tapered crescent earrings, the three rows of baguettes spaced and framed by four rows diamonds. With 326 modern round brilliant cuts and 169 baguette diamonds, TDW. 7.02ct.
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A 9ct white gold sapphire and diamond tennis bracelet, set with a lineal sequence of two blue sapphires spaced by a single round brilliant cut diamond, (Colour H-J, Clarity I1), push clasp with safety catch. TSW 3.10ct, TDW 1.12ct. (one sapphire absent). 'S
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A 9ct rose gold bracelet, curb links, padlock clasp, large size. 33gms.
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A circa 1900 9ct rose gold wide bangle, of plain belt and buckle form with adjustable buckle type clasp. 23.95gm.
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A c1900 9ct gold large curb link bracelet, with 15ct gold heart padlock clasp. Hollow large uniform links, with safety chain attached. 30.48gm.
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A circa 1900 9ct yellow gold double chain Prince of Wales bracelet, probably converted from an Albert chain, with later 9ct gold heart padlock clasp. 28.4gm.
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An 18ct gold and diamond chain link bracelet, eleven flat square curb links of yellow gold with four links in white gold, the white gold links each set with six single cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1). TDW 0.19ct. 37.10gm. 'S Length 20 cm.
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond floral design bracelet, sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour K-M, Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set and surrounded by six moderate deep blue round cut sapphires (moderate inclusions), to form sixteen floral links, push clasp with safety catch. TDW. 4.19ct. TSW 25.12ct. Length 17.5 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, thirty-five links set with multiple baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catches. TDW. 3.56ct. Length 19 cm.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold pearl and peridot pendant, the scrolling frame set with seed pearls, with a facet cut peridot to the centre and suspended from the base, with 9ct gold chain. 8.4gms.
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A 15ct gold Edwardian style pendant, the cruciform frame set with small seed pearls and a small ruby to the centre, pearl set bale. With 15ct white and yellow gold chain. 9.5gm.
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An 18ct white gold ruby and diamond pendant, and oval cut deep pinkish red ruby claw set and surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bale.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond cross pendant, twelve small round brilliant cut diamonds set to the cross with a further three diamonds set to each point in a decorative triangle. TDW 0.65ct.
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A circa 1900 yellow gold muff chain, uniform rope twist with flower head connecting slide highlighted with a single cultured pearl and single clasp. Length 123 cm. 26.8gm.
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A 9ct gold Edwardian fob chain, curb links, T-bar and two 9ct gold dog clips. 31.45gms. Length 50 cm.
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A circa 1900 9ct yellow gold muff chain, mildly facetted Belcher type links, with single clip attached. Length 150 cm. 24.4gm.
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A 9ct yellow gold belcher link neck chain, with T-bar, uniform links, with single clip. Length 47.5 cm. 39.8gm.
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An 18ct gold ruby and sapphire necklet, the snake link chain set with a nine stone ruby cluster (slightly included), claw set with five white sapphires grain set in white gold to each side of the ruby cluster. TRW 0.45ct. In original presentation box.16.6gms. 'S
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An 18ct gold and diamond pendant on chain, a 0.60ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour G, Clarity SI1), claw set, with gold bale and suspended from a fine gold chain. 'S Length 45 cm.
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A 14ct white gold ruby and diamond necklace, two pear cut pinkish red rubies (included), bezel set, suspended to the base of a fine white gold chain, the chain set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-J, Clarity sI2-P2). TRW 4.56ct. TDW 0.29ct. Necklace is adjustable from 49.5 cm to 54.5 cm.
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14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace, a 4.39ct heart facet cute light blue aquamarine (slightly included), double claw set and suspended from the diamond set bale, with a further six round brilliant cut diamonds set to the rose gold chain, (Colour H-K, Clarity P2). TDW 0.18ct. Length 53 cm.
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A 14ct gold mixed fancy yellow diamond chain necklace, the design features two cushion cut, three pear cut, one oval cut and one marquise cut fancy yellow diamonds (Clarity SI1-P1) bezel set to the chain, each yellow diamond has a small round brilliant cut white diamond bezel set to each side (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-P2). TDW 0.73ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond pendant necklace, the pendant with heart cut diamond of 0.70ct graded D and VS2, framed by small modern brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the bail. On 18ct white gold chain. TDW. 0.85ct.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond pendant, of circular form with eight overlapping panels, each entirely set with small round modern brilliant cuts (152) framed by small yellow diamonds (160). TDW. 1.81ct. The fine chain not gold.
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An 18ct rose gold peach sunstone, coloured tourmalines and diamond peacock pendant, the sunstone (feldspar) oval 12ct cabochon panel as the body the tail and legs set with 20 coloured sapphires of 1.09cts and 55 small brilliant cut diamonds. On cord suspension. 'S
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An 18ct white gold diamond and pearl brooch, a 1.2 cm round white pearl with pinkish overtones set to a looping and scrolling diamond encrusted mount, brooch pin with safety catch. Length 7 cm.
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A Victorian 15ct gold diamond and sapphire brooch, the Etruscan revival design set with a row of seven sapphires to the centre of rows of seven diamonds. With safety chain. Length 5 cm.
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9ct gold pearl and citrine bar brooch, a cushion cut gold citrine bezel set and surrounded by seed pearls, set to the centre of an engraved flat bar. 7gms.
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A c1900 15ct yellow gold five diamond wavy bar brooch, the claw set old European cut diamonds of TDW. 0.83ct. 4.71gm. 'S
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A stylish vintage 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond spray brooch, the sculpted curved bars and floral forms encrusted with five oval mixed cut sapphires and 45 single cut diamonds of TDW. 1.01ct. 'S
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A Victorian 14ct gold and gem set tiger claw brooch, the claw set the a gold cap to the tip leading to an ornate ruby and sapphire set leaf and floral mount. Not marked but tests as 14ct.
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An antique gold and diamond bar brooch, the 15ct - 17ct gold bar brooch topped with platinum and set with seven old mine cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity I1) and thirty-two old rose cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI2-I1), the hinged pin with fold over catch and safety catch. TDW 1.92ct. 'S
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A late 19th century gold coin and mining themed brooch, the gilded 9ct rose gold pick and shovel with small gold nuggets framing the 1897 South African 1/2 Pond gold coin (91.67% fine, 3.99gm). With safety chain and bar. 7.7gm. Note: during the colonial gold rush period, there was a fashion for miners to give such brooches to their 'sweetheart'. Similar brooches are said to be South African relating to the Transvaal area where gold was discovered in 1886.
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A World War I 9ct gilded rose gold Sweetheart brooch, formed as a rifle with military cap above, initialled M.B. Length 5.2 cm. 3.15gm.
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A Victorian 18ct gilded yellow gold demi-parure set, comprising pendant and pair of earrings, each with a garnet doublet bead set in a cut star, with graduated scalloped border. Tassel fringe to the pendant (one missing). In fitted Moroccan leather box. 'S
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A vintage 14ct gold coral suite, the brooch, ring and pair of earrings set in gold mounts and carved with floral motifs.
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A pale jade long spherical bead necklace and matching ring, the necklace of tapered beads, pale green lavender tone. The largest diameter 1.2 cm. Length 73 cm. The ring as a plain band. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, the 0.70ct pear mixed cut emerald with abrasion in rub over setting framed by 15 old cut diamonds of 0.22ct. Size R. 'S
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A 22ct yellow gold band ring, canted shoulders, mildly rounded top. Hallmarked London 1930 by W. Wilkinson Ltd. 6gms.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold three stone diamond ring, old European cut diamonds in rex style claw settings, the 0.44ct flanked by two of 0.27ct. TDW. 0.98ct. Size W1/2. 'S
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A vintage 18ct gold five stone emerald and diamond ring, the three old European cut diamonds of TDW. 0.78ct. Spaced by one emerald and one green paste of emerald type cuts, some abrasion. Size Q1/2. 'S
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An estate 18ct gold and platinum diamond solitaire ring, a 0.34ct old European cut diamond (Colour J, Clarity SI2), claw set with two single cut diamonds set to each shoulder (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-2). TDW. 0.41ct. 'S
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An 18ct white gold and diamond undulating band ring, channel set with 23 baguette cut diamonds of TDW. 0.27ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, a 1ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour E, clarity VS2), claw set, nine small brilliant cut diamonds (two absent) set to each shoulder on fine delicate band (TDW 0.16ct). Ring size K.
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An estate 9ct pink gold and diamond ring, a 0.93ct modern round brilliant cut diamond (Colour L, Clarity Vs2), bead set with five modern round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI2-I1) to each shoulder. TDW. 1.53ct. 'S
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.35ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour D-F, Clarity SI1), claw set, attached to a 14ct gold Cartier band. 'S Size P.
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contemporary 18ct white gold diamond and Tahitian pearl ring, a 1.5 cm round dark grey Tahitian type cultured pearl (brown and green overtones), to the centre of a diamond encrusted entwined elliptical frame, split shoulders. TDW. 0.70ct. 'S
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An 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour G-I, Clarity SI1) claw set. Ring size J. 'S
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Naveya & Sloane platinum sapphire and diamond ring, a 1.27ct dark blue round facet cut sapphire bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders, to the sides, and under-rail, (Colour E-F, Clarity VS2-SI2). TDW. 0.52ct. 'S Size N.
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An 18ct gold and three stone diamond ring, three round brilliant cut diamonds in a rub over mount, double shank. TDW. 0.80ct (approximate).
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18ct white gold diamond and ruby ring, an oval cut deep pinkish red ruby claw set and surrounded by six round brilliant cut diamonds with a heart shaped diamond to the top of the shoulders, additionally each shoulder set with eighteen small single cut diamonds.
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14ct white and yellow gold tanzanite and diamond triple halo ring, a 1.68ct cushion cut medium purplish blue tanzanite (included), bezel set and surrounded by a triple halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), with further diamonds set to the shoulders. TDW. 1.09ct. Ring size M.
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bespoke platinum and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.95ct emerald cut diamond (Colour H, Clarity VS2), claw set with a 0.17ct bullet cut diamond (Colour F, Clarity VVS), set to each shoulder. TDW 1.30ct. Ring size K½. Purchase certificate available.
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platinum Columbian emerald and diamond ring, a 3.29ct rectangle emerald cut moderate green Columbian emerald (moderately included), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity VS1-VS2), with further diamonds set to the split shoulders. TDW 0.66ct. Ring size I.
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A 14ct gold and diamond gents cluster ring, sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity SI2-P1), claw set in a square grid signet setting. TDW. 2.50ct. Ring size Z+1.
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14ct gold Columbian emerald and diamond ring, a 2.70ct oval cut medium green Columbian emerald (included), claw set with thirty-five round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set in white gold to each shoulder. TDW. 0.49ct. Ring size O.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring set, a 0.59ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour F, Clarity SI1), claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, a further diamond set to each shoulder (Colour G-H, Clarity VS). TDW. 0.71ct. Together with an 18ct white gold and diamond eternity band set with fifteen small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity VS). TDW 0.09ct.
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14ct white gold blue diamond antique style halo ring, A 1.27ct round brilliant cut blue diamond (Clarity P1-P2 enhanced), bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut white diamonds (Colour J-L, Clarity SI2-P1), with further diamonds bead set to the shoulders. TDW. 0.46ct (white). Ring size M.
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14ct white and rose gold pink diamond double halo ring, a 0.25ct pear cut pink diamond bead set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut pink/champagne diamonds (Clarity P1), bead set and surrounded by round brilliant cut white diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2), with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW 0.35ct (pink/champagne). TDW. 0.56ct (White). Ring size N.
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14ct white gold Columbian emerald and diamond ring, a 1.71ct heart cut bluish-green emerald (moderate eye visible inclusions), claw set, the twisted split shoulders set with round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.35ct. Ring size L½.
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14ct gold ruby and diamond double halo ring, a 2.44ct oval cut purplish red ruby (included), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set in white gold. TDW. 0.47ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct gold opal sapphire and diamond statement ring, a 4.45ct oval cabochon Mintabie Australian opal (green/blue/print/orange play of fire), claw set and surrounded by four round cut dark blue sapphires (moderately included) and twelve round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2). TSW. 0.84ct. TDW. 0.65ct. Ring size R½.
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An estate 18ct gold emerald and diamond ring, a 0.20ct rectangular mixed cut medium bluish green emerald (lightly included, chip to one corner), bezel set and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity VS2-SI2). TDW. 0.26ct. 'S
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, a 0.23ct early round brilliant cut diamond (Colour F, Clarity I1), claw set and surrounded by eight old European, Swiss and single cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-I1). TDW. 0.78ct. 'S
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An 18ct white gold and double diamond cluster ring, each cluster with a pair of baguette cut diamonds framed by modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 0.92ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond cluster ring of marquise form, the central arched rectangular panel set with a grid of 40 Princess cut diamonds, framed by arched panels of 44 bead set modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 1.18ct.
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An 18ct rose gold and multi tourmaline and diamond designer ring, the open scrolling floral design set with nine variously coloured tourmalines and two scrolling bands of brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 0.30ct.
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A hand knotted Afghan Burjusta carpet, the central large geometric form medallion within a diamond shaped border, geometric forms in the quadrants framed by double border guards. 200 x 125 cm.
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A hand knotted Persian rug, the field decorated with birds, flower vases, flowering vines, multiple border guards, blue and red predominant tones. Some fading. 227 x 133 cm
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A Hamadan runner, the field decorated with four elaborate vases of flowers and surrounded by numerous flowering vines and small potted plants, the quadrants with stylised plants, multiple border guards. 300 x 11 cm.
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A Hamadan runner, the field decorated with two large medallions containing stylised flowers, surrounded by florals and geometric forms, the quadrants with conforming detail, multiple border guards. 295 x 10.5 cm.
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A Mashad rug, the field decorated with a central medallion and surrounded by meandering flowering vines, the quadrants decorated with scrolling forms, multiple border guards, blue and brown tones on an ivory ground. (some staining). 120 x 200 cm
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A large vintage hand-knotted Persian carpet, the red ground with multiple floral sprays. 360 x 260 cm.
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A hand-woven kilim carpet, wide panels of alternating pastel tones. 350 x 250 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian carpet, the field decorated with floral and leaf motifs, multiple border guards, professional repair to one corner. 308 x 416 cm.
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A hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug, the central field decorated with floral sprays, framed by a wide border guard of blue tones on an ivory ground. 309 x 195 cm.
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A vintage pine cricket table, three plank top. Top showing signs of use. 68 x 66 cm.
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A Victorian rosewood card table, the serpentine top with baise lining, raised on an decorative column and quadruped base, with brass casters. 85 x 46 x 76 cm.
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