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Jewellery, Decorative and Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:266
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative and Fine ArtsLots with images:264
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:151
Date:23-Jul-2024
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A quality Chinese white hetian jade mythical beast handling piece, finely modelled in a recumbent pose supporting a mystic pearl to its front. Uniform pale white tone. Length 7.3 cm
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A quality Chinese hetian white jade bolder carving of Caishen the treasure God, the front finely carved with the God in a flowing robe, the back and sides showing orange / tan and pale uncarved natural surface. Height 11.5 cm.
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A quality Chinese pale green hetian jade tablet pendant, the plain uncarved panels framed by serpentine dragons. Uniform pale tone. 4.8 x 1.1 x 7.5 cm
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Eight carved ivory Chinese figures, various poses and dress and holding sacred objects. On carved ebonised wood stand. 22 x 18 cm.
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A good old characterfully carved Chinese rosewood model of a seated elephant, with a young boy in reverse upon its back. Inlaid glass eyes and bone tusks. On a fitted hardwood stand. Length 31 cm. Note: Unusually portrayed with excess folds of skin indicating the artist had probably never seen a live elephant.
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A vintage carved wood and plaster Guan Yin, she stands in serene pose on lotus stand. Old paint finish. (willow branch from right hand absent). Height 150 cm.
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A rare set of four early George III cast silver candlesticks, three by the renowned maker John Cafe, and one by Elizabeth Godfrey. All matching, original detachable sconces with hexagonal lobed scalloped rims matching the main knop on the baluster stems and spreading bases. Height 23.5 cm. 650 to 700gm ea. (Total 2694gm). Three by the leading candlestick maker of his time, John Cafe, London 1750, 1751 and 1753. One by Elizabeth Godfrey 1761. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson,…
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A pair of early Victorian silver candelabra, plain column on round spreading foot, the scrolling two branch candle holder lifts out to a single candlestick, removable drip trays. Sheffield 1855 by Henry Wilkinson & Co. 938gms. Height 25 cm.
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A William IV Paul Storr three-piece bachelor's tea service, the octagonal panelled bodies with engraved radiating scroll and inverse heart decoration. The scroll handles with acanthus leaf and shell detail. London 1836 by Paul Storr. 1280gms. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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George III Paul Storr silver set for six fruit knives and forks, with mother of pearl reeded handles with engraved crest. London 1819 by Paul Storr. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A pair of William IV cast silver gilt butter-shells by Paul Storr, ex Florence Court, cast as scallop shells and raised on periwinkle feet. London 1836, Maker Paul Storr, (Ref. Jackson's page 230). W.10.5 cm Weight approx. 300gms. Note: Shell dishes by Storr are extremely rare and are seldom seen on the market. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland. Purchased Dunbar Sloane Auction, 'The Best of Florence Court', July 2009. (catalogued as salt cellars). $18,520. https://tinyurl…
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A rare and exceptional George II silver coffee pot by the renowned maker Christian Hillan, the tapered cylindrical body with decoratively embossed floral and scroll decoration, the lid with pineapple finial, the spout with tapered reeded and lobed mount. Spreading circular base. Rosewood handle. With engraved armorial of a shooting star. Dented below spout. London 1741 by Christian Hillan. Height 27 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland. Note: This coffee pot is one of the…
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A Victorian silver melon form teapot, the octagonal panelled body with elaborate and floral scroll engraved cartouche to each side enclosing a demi-fox cartouche. Melon finial. London 1860 by William Skeen. 844gms. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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An early 20th century silver banquet tray, oval form with gadroon border and two cut-out handles. Central engraved crest. Length 56 cm. 2300gms. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A George II silver salver, pie crust rim, initials to the centre, raised on four scrolling feet. London 1730 by Thomas Jackson I. 782gms.
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A quality silver George III mustard pot with spoon, the dome lid with ball finial, raised on three lion's paw feet with mask detail. Edinburgh 1812 by William & Patrick Cunningham. 200gm without the later blue plastic liner, with silver spoon. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A silver sommelier's tastevin with snake entwined handle, engraved to the rim 'Golf Society of Great Britian'. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson Auckland. 129gms.
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A George III silver wine funnel, two piece with reeded rims, star and dot pierced grille, slightly shortened narrow end. 64gms. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A William IV silver King's pattern silver caddy spoon, single struck. Birmingham 1834 by George Unite. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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Four Canadian sterling silver cutlery items by Carl Poul Petersen, Mid-century Danish design, includes: a wide bowled serving forked scoop, a small sauce ladle and two two-pronged forks. Stamped maker's and silver marks. 133gms. Note: Petersen (born in Denmark) was an apprentice to Georg Jensen and married his daughter. He then moved to Canada.
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Jerry C. Joslin (USA, 1942-2005) 'Banish the Night' bronze on marble base, 1993, signed, 4/36. 58 x 45 x 114.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland. Purchased Harrington Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, 1993
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Daniel B. Clasby (New Zealand 1950-) 'I don't blame her, I wouldn't either', fine silver, sterling silver ivory and steel, with signed artist's certificate dated 1988. 26 x 11 x 10.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Valerie and John Robertson, Auckland.
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Jim Dine (USA 1935), 'Souvenir', etching 12/25, on handmade paper, signed and dated 1979. 78.5 x 57 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland. At Webb's, Important Paintings & Contemporary Art, Auckland, March 2013.
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Layla Walter (1975-) cast glass 'Black Robin' #16 footed bowl. black glass, the exterior with relief cut decoration of a black robin. Engraved signature, title, number '16' and date 2014. Height 12 cm. Diameter 12.5 cm. Minor scratching to top rim.
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A ladies, Chopard 'La Strada' wristwatch in 18ct yellow gold, model 41/6916. The white dial with Roman numerals in gold at the quarters, with seconds subsidiary dial. Diamonds set in rows flanking the dial. Quartz movement. 18ct yellow gold bracelet with diamond set sides to bracelet links. Double fold- over clasp. Apparently working. 134.8gms. The case 23 mmmm x 35 mm. In Chopard blue bag.
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A Mappin 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial, stem wind, the front with blue enamel chapter ring, 18ct gold dust cover with presentation inscription dated 1919, in working order. 113gms (including movement).
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch, fusee movement. Both cases with matched dates for Birmingham 1805.
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch, fusee movement engraved by the maker Bowman of London and numbered 7507. Both cases with matched dates for London 1812.
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch, fusee movement engraved by the maker William Frederick Strigel of London. Both cases with matched dates for London 1794 by Thomas Foster II a noted watch case maker. With key.
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A c1915 Rolex silver flip-top gent's wristwatch, the push button release for the flip top (at 12 o'clock) revealing the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial. Screw on back. Running. Later leather strap. Diameter 3.4 cm.
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A Victorian walnut framed bracket clock, the pagoda type top with shingle panel, floral metal swag and finials. The fancy gilded dial the Roman numerals to the silvered chapter ring. Raised on gilt metal bracket and lion's paw feet. Central finial absent. Height 54.5 cm.
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A George III tortoiseshell and rose gold snuff box, gold engraved presentation plaque to lid, gold hinge and edging to lip, repair to front base. W.10 cm.
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A Regency tortoishell and gold snuff box, the curving top with reeded and gold detail and blank cartouche. Crack to back of lid. 6 x 4 x 2 cm.
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An early Victorian silver vinaigrette, the exterior profusely engraved, the interior with original gilding and grill, suspension ring. Birmingham 1854 by Edward Smith. 22gms.
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A South African 1oz gold krugerrand, 1981.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold peridot and pearl bracelet, three emerald cut peridots rub over set and surrounded by seed pearls, the scrolling open work links all set with matching seed pearls, five gate links on each side with push clasp and safety chain. 14.58gms.
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A 9ct rose gold hinged bangle, the top engraved with scrolling decoration, blank cartouche. Safety chain requires repair. 17.5gms.
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An 18ct yellow gold bracelet, with short link rail type links spaced by three links with coloured gold textured rings. Parrot beak clasp. 13gms.
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A c1900 yellow and rose gold bracelet, the double strand Prince of Wales links with jump rings and two dog clip clasps. 44.7gms. Probably converted from an Albert chain.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond set tennis bracelet, the 49 round modern brilliant cut diamonds set in a row. TDW. 5.94ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond set heart link bracelet, the 18 alternating open heart form links entirely set with 270 small modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 1.11ct.
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A 9ct and 18ct white and yellow gold diamond set charm type bracelet, the five 18ct white gold designer charms pave set to their rose gold centres with 53 small modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 0.35ct.
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A 9ct yellow gold bracelet, uniform belcher links with sprung circular clasp. 18.5gms.
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A 9ct yellow gold gate link bracelet, heart padlock clasp. 14.7gms.
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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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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold and amethyst necklace, the fine chain set with five heart cut amethysts to the front and with a single amethyst drop highlighted with seed pearls. 11.6gms.
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A silver Art Deco style enamel and diamond pendant and earrings, the pendant with a lavender guilloche enamel diamond with three silver bars attached to the base, suspended from three conforming bars, four small diamonds set to the pendant, with fine silver box link chain. Together with a pair of conforming earrings. 10gms.
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An Edwardian 15ct gold peridot and pearl pendant, he floral frame set with seed pearls, a pear cut peridot suspended in the centre, seed pearl set bow and bale to the top. 4gms.
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9ct white gold and Tahitian pearl necklet, a 1.3 cm Tahitian pearl (purple/grey lustre) with a round brilliant cut diamond set bale, suspended from a 9ct white gold snake chain, parrot beak clasp.
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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 peach sunstone, coloured tourmalines and diamond peacock pendant, the oval 12ct cabochon sunstone panel (feldspar) as the body, the tail and legs set with 20 coloured sapphires of 1.09cts and 55 small brilliant cut diamonds. On cord suspension.
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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.
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A uncommon quality Victorian 18ct yellow gold tassel necklace, the four wire circular chain links, with suspended panelled section set with two small emeralds, two tassels suspended below. 22.56gms. Length 44 cm.
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An 18ct rose gold and diamond cobra pendant necklace, the standing cobra set with 30 white diamonds, 215 black diamonds and 17 baguette diamonds and ruby set eyes. TDW. 1.54ct.
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A large and impressive 18ct. white gold sapphire and diamond disc form pendant, radiating convex flowerhead form, with central circular facet cut rubellite of 2.65ct framed by 34 vibrant mid-blue sapphires totalling 8.39ct and a multitude of small framing diamonds of TDW 3.19ct. Diameter 4.8 cm.
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An 18ct gold pomander pendant, cannetille style fruit that unscrews from the centre to reveal a hard substance (probably to absorb perfume), the bale in the form of a stem with three leaves. Together with a 9ct gold chain. 4.3gms (chain).
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An estate 18ct gold turquoise and pearl necklace and earrings, a central flower cluster set with eight turquoise surrounding a round pearl, three small radiating turquoise set bars form a fan at the base, eight graduating conforming bars to each side of the cluster leading to small turquoise set links, push clasp with safety chain. Together with a pair of pearl and turquoise cluster stud earrings (butterflies absent). TTW 3.80ct. Good duck egg blue even colour.
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An 18ct white gold diamond and South Seas cultured black pearl pendant, a 5 cm wave style bar grain set with twenty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-J, Clarity SI-I1), peg set to the base is a 1.7 x 1.4 cm oval shaped black pearl (slight green overtones with good lustre). TDW. 0.20ct.
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An 18ct gold diamond and South Seas white pearl pendant, a 13.5 mm off round white pearl (slight pink overtones with good lustre), peg set to the base of a rub over set 0.26ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour E-G, Clarity SI2). Gold suspension bale.
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An 18ct white gold diamond and pearl set sun burst pendant necklace, the pendant with large cultured pearl to the centre of the 12 undulating arm sun burst pendant set entirely with 72 modern brilliant cut diamonds of 0.36ct. On 18ct white gold fine link chain.
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A 20ct gold locket, the large round open filigree locket set with a blue and green glass cabochon to the centre, hinged at the base with safety catch to one side. With a 14ct gold chain. 18.2gms.
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A vintage Indian silver gilt brooch and earring set, filigree decorated frame and set with enamel and gemstone detail. The earrings with screw backs.
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A 15ct light rose gold and pearl mourning brooch, the oval frame set with small seed pearls surrounding black enameling with a matching pearl to the centre in a gold star, the back with glass for photo or hair, with safety chain. Length 3.5 cm.
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A 9ct rose gold and silver diamond and pearl bar brooch, three old European cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity VS-SI), claw set to the centre of the 'knife edge' bar, a small light cream pearl to each end. TDW. 0.44ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and multi diamond long drop earrings, each elongated diamond cluster with 16 tapered baguette diamonds framed by modern brilliant cuts. The 152 diamonds of 1.09ct.
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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 0.33ct framed by smaller diamonds. TDW. 0.95ct.
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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.
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A pair of 14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with one square cut and one trilliant cut light-medium blue aquamarines (slightly included), claw set and both surrounded by halos of round brilliant cut diamonds,(Colour I-K, Clarity SI2-P2). TDW. 0.70ct. Posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct gold aquamarine and diamond statement earrings, each earring with a diamond encrusted frame, with a cushion cut aquamarine (eye visible inclusions) and four round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) set to the centre, suspended from a diamond link with a cushion cut aquamarine stud. TDW. 1.92ct. TAW. 4.70ct. Posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct rose gold and diamond earrings, each in the form of a leopard's head encrusted with diamonds, the back of the each head set with a tiger's eye plate, posts for pierced ears with safety clip, TDW 2.90cts. colour F-H, clarity SI-I1.
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A pair of 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond chandelier earrings, each earring's scrolling design is set with marquise and pear cut royal blue sapphires (minor eye visible inclusions) and round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TSW. 3.37ct. TDW. 0.66ct. Posts for pierced ears.
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Pair of 18ct gold and Keshi pearl earrings, a baroque silver white Keshi pearl (very good lustre), suspended from a fine 5 cm long cable link chain, a long curving hook for pierced ears.
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An early 20th century 9ct yellow gold lapis and diamond set ring, the lapis lazuli panel carved as a scarab beetle framed by a lappet border set with old mine cut diamonds.
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond ring, two early modern brilliant cut diamonds claw set, approximately 0.30ct each.
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14ct gold morganite and diamond double halo ring, a 1.72ct pear cut light orange-pink morganite (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the split shoulders (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW0.80ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct white gold opal and diamond cocktail ring, a 4.20ct free form cabochon Australian boulder opal (green, yellow and blue play of fire), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.60ct. Ring size R½.
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14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond floral style ring, a 6.00ct oval cut light blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the scallop design outer halo (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set in white gold. TDW. 55ct. Ring size N½.
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14ct gold Columbian emerald and diamond double halo ring, a 1.58ct pear cut bluish green (moderate eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), with further diamonds to the split shoulders. TDW. 0.79ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.00ct marquise cut natural fancy light yellow diamond (Clarity SI1), in a rub over mount and surrounded by thirty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity VS-SI), split shoulders. TDW. 1.15cts.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond Art Deco style solitaire ring, a 3.15ct princess cut diamond (Colour H-I, Clarity I1), rub over set with three princess cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity VS1-SI1), rub over set in a stepped mount to each shoulder. TDW. 3.95cts.
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14ct white gold diamond and sapphire Art Deco style ring, a 2.02ct oval brilliant cut diamond (Colour H-I, Clarity P1), bezel set and surrounded by sixteen French baguette cut deep moderate blue sapphires (slightly included), the mount and shoulders embellished with forty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P1), each bead set with mill-edge finish. TDW. 2.57ct. TSW. 1.60ct. Ring size P.
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Platinum and three stone diamond ring, a 1.04ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour H-I, Clarity I1), claw set with a 0.51ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour J-L, Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set to each side. TDW. 2.07cts.
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An 18ct gold and four stone diamond ring, four round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set. TDW. 2.12cts.
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14ct white gold black Tahitian pearl and diamond cocktail ring, a 1.7 cm naturally cultured round black pearl set to a contemporary decorative diamond encrusted mount (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1), bead set. TDW. 1.59ct. Ring size N½.
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14ct white gold onyx and diamond ring, a 4.51ct marquise cut black onyx, with a round brilliant cut diamond bead set to the centre, the decorative scrolling mount encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-P1), claw set. TDW. 0.56ct. Ring size O½.
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A good circa 1900 18ct yellow gold three stone large diamond gypsy style ring, the recessed bead set diamonds in diamond form settings, the central old cushion cut white diamond of approx. 0.45ct. Apparently eye clean. Flanked by two brilliant cut champagne diamonds of 0.35ct approx. each.
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21ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, a 2.27ct deep cornflower blue round cut sapphire (moderate inclusions), rub over set with four baguette cut diamonds in a fan shape to each shoulder (Colour G-H, Clarity SI-I1), channel set. TDW 0.50ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond set cluster ring, the flat circular top and triple bar shoulders entirely set with 123 modern round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 1.33ct.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold multi diamond ring, two rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds flanking a central band of baguette cut diamonds. TDW. 0.72ct.
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An 18ct white and three stone diamond ring, the central princess cut diamond of 0.35ct flanked by two baguette diamonds. TDW. 0.52ct.
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An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring, includes six modern round brilliant cuts and eight baguette cut diamonds. TDW 0.62ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond band, thirty-one round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI), channel set. TDW. 1.04cts.
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A 14ct white gold kunzite and diamond antique style ring, an 8.97ct emerald cut purplish pink kunzite(eye clean clarity), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-P2) bead set, with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.41ct. Ring size M.
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14ct white gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, a 1.66ct oval facet cut pinkish red ruby (included and heat enhanced), punch set to the centre of a banded and domed mount encrusted with eighty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-L, Clarity SI1-SI2). TDW. 0.52ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct gold ruby and diamond antique style ring, a 2.31ct oval facet cut pinkish red ruby (included and heat enhanced) bezel set, two baguette cut rubies (slightly included) set to each shoulder, the mount and shoulders embellished by forty-four round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-P1) bead set. TDW. 0.40ct. TRW. 2.49ct. Ring size O½.
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14ct white gold pink sapphire and diamond antique style ring, a 1.02ct oval cut reddish pink sapphire (moderate eye visible inclusions), bezel set in a diamond encrusted decorative mount (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.46ct. Ring size K½.
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A 14ct gold yellow sapphire and diamond ring, five oval cut golden yellow sapphires (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and embellished with eight round brilliant cut diamonds in a London Bridge style mount (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set in white gold. TDW. 0.09ct. Ring size N.
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A 1960's/70's 9ct and diamond set designer ring, the top of twig / bark type design set with six claw set modern brilliant cut diamonds. 4.8gms.
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A 9ct yellow gold diamond set band ring, the uniform half hoop band ring set with 10 modern brilliant recessed diamonds. TDW. 0.12ct.
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A good hand knotted Kazak rug, the field decorated with three geometric medallions with internal decoration, on a red ground, the border guards with multi-coloured geometric motifs. 150 x 100 cm.
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