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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:264
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:264
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:188
Date:5-Nov-2024
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A cultured pearl necklace, the single strand of fifty-three slightly off round pearls (white with slight pink overtones, good lustre) with 18ct gold interlocking double link design clasp, set with six grain set round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-H, Clarity SI). TDW. 0.12cts, length 48.5 cm. Old
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A 15ct yellow gold Albertina with tassel and seal, the 15ct gold seal with vacant pale agate shield panel, with T-bar and single clip. The tassel and seal on separate chains. 25gms.
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A 9ct gold fob chain, curb link, two dog clips, T-bar with amethyst set heart pendant, length 44.5 cm. 36gms.
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14ct white gold cultured South Sea pearl and diamond pendant, a 23ct 1.5 cm round, white, cultured South Sea pearl (AA grade, few blemishes), suspended from a drop set with three round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity P1-P2), mill grain detail. TDW. 0.70ct.
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A 14ct gold and sapphire pendant, fifteen oval and round facet cut sapphires (dark medium blue); claw set to an open wire backed cluster with a halo of small single cut diamonds surrounding the central sapphire. TSW. 3.35ct. TDW. 0.14ct. Together with a 14ct gold figaro-curb link chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold turquoise and baroque pearl necklace, the seven tapered chain drops each with a turquoise cabochon and small baroque pearl linked by fine chain links, length 44 cm.
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A c1900 silver curb link neck chain, probably an Albert chain, solid uniform links. 90gms, length 37 cm.
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A c.1900 silver Prince of Wales link Albert chain, with T-bar and pair of clips, length 36.5 cm.
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold Albert chain, uniform curb links with T-bar and Masonic fob attached. Secured by a pair of 'dog' type clips, length 36 cm. 31.86gms.
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A 9ct yellow gold belcher link neck chain, with T-bar, uniform links, with single clip, length 47.5 cm. 39.8gms.
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A retro18ct gold and pearl pendant, the wide flat circular mount in two different patterns with a mother of pearl panel to the centre, the panel set with a round deep cream pearl. Suspended from a gold bale. Diameter 4 cm. 11.91gms.
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An 18ct gold and diamond set chain necklace, the fine link chain set with eight small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.35ct.
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A quality large opal gold and diamond pendant, the opal with strong green blue fleck and red hue of seven-sided polygonal form, in 9ct rub-over frame with a solitaire modern brilliant diamond set to the base of the kite form bail. 29.4.1 cm x 23.1.5 cm x 9.8.6 cm. 10.90gms. Market
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A Victorian gold turquoise and diamond set pendant locket, the oval gilded gold locket with applied horseshoe form to the front set with eleven graduating turquoise cabochons and with ten old rose cut diamond highlights. The interior with glazed covered pale blue silk panels, height 4.5 cm. 28.8gms.
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An 18ct white rose and yellow gold graduated pear shaped diamond drop necklace, comprising three articulated pear-shaped clusters, each of a central diamond: one fancy dark yellow 0.42ct, one fancy light pink 0.53ct, one fancy yellow 0.72ct and one surrounded by a single row grain set halo. The pendant suspended from an 18ct gold chain. TDW. 2.165ct.
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An 18ct white gold pink tourmaline and diamond pendant on chain, the pendant with a pear cut tourmaline suspended below an oval cut tourmaline, both framed by small brilliant cut diamonds. The 45 diamonds of TDW. 1.20cts. The pink tourmalines total 3.80cts. Suspended on 18ct white gold chain.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold pendant, the elliptical ring set with small round brilliant cut diamonds from which a yellow gold bar is suspended supporting an oval facet cut yellow diamond of 0.32ct. TDW. 0.58ct. Suspended on a silver chain.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond large rectangular pendant, encrusted with a grid of 40 princess cut diamonds framed by 236 round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bale. TDW 7.12ct. On 18ct white gold chain.
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A 15ct yellow gold turquoise and pearl pendant on 15ct yellow gold chain, the star burst pendant with ring of turquoise beads and seed pearl highlights, on later 15ct chain, length 44 cm. 7.16gms.
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A Victorian gold and garnet framed rock crystal pendant, the interior intaglio cut and white highlighted with monogrammed initials, the gold frame border set with ten raised cabochon garnets. Oval gold bail to the top. 21.7gms, height 4.5 cm. In original fitted leather box.
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A quality 9ct yellow gold fox head riding crop hunting brooch, the finely cast fox's head mounted to the crop, with textured handle, length 8 cm. 9.3gms.
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A silver gilt diamond set pheasant brooch, the body bead set with 19 old cut diamonds and a ruby set eye, length 3.1 cm.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold pearl and diamond brooch, the 'flowering branch' brooch set with eleven pinkish blush pearls, with white gold leaves set with small single cut diamonds, three small pink rubies enhance the design. Stamped 750.
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A Victorian style gilded 9ct gold and amethyst brooch, the filigree frame with oval facet cut amethyst and two seed pearls set to the centre, a conforming gold framed amethyst suspended from the base. London 1974. 10gms.
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A good early 20th century 9ct rose gold curb link bracelet, solid uniform links with heart padlock clasp. 36gms.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold curb link bracelet, uniform links with heart padlock 9ct clasp. The gold plate safety chain faulted. 19.66gms.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold bangle, the flexible plaited style links with six yellow gold twist links, each between a white gold double cuff link. Fold over clasp with safety catch. 52.52gms.
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An impressive 18ct white gold diamond, pink sapphire and blue tourmaline wide bracelet, the 19 floral star clusters of pink sapphires totalling 25.6ct. Highlighted with 19 blue tourmalines of 17.1ct and 22 small modern brilliant cut diamonds of 0.29ct.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond hinged bangle the 150 princess cut diamonds of TDW. 2.95cts. Channel set in three rows to the top. Oval pierced internal band.
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A 9ct yellow gold bracelet, uniform belcher links with sprung circular clasp. 18.5gms.
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An early 20th century 9ct rose gold curb link bracelet, the hollow links with engraved decoration to the top. Heart padlock clasp. 17.5gms.
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A modern 9ct yellow gold and diamond set bangle, twelve modern round brilliant cut diamonds, secured in square recessed bead settings to the half hoop bangle. TDW 0.50ct (approx).
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, the earrings set with a 0.86ct and a 0.88ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour E-F, Clarity enhanced fracture filled), claw set with posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold pink sapphire and diamond vintage style drop earrings, each earring set with a 0.42ct pear cut medium reddish pink sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set and suspended from a diamond set post for pierced ears. TSW 0.84ct. TDW. 0.06ct.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold heliodor and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 2.08ct emerald cut light yellow heliodor (minor eye visible inclusions, prong set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) with further diamonds set to the hooks for pierced ears. Hooks have latch backs. THW. 4.16ct. TDW. 0.47ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold, blue topaz and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 2.70ct rectangular step cut Swiss blue topaz claw set and suspended from a diamond set bale, hooks for pierced ears. TTW. 5.40ct. TDW. 0.06ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each earring set with a round brilliant cut diamond and surrounded by six smaller diamonds. Posts for pierced ears. (non-matching butterflies).
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A pair of 14ct white gold Santa Maria aquamarine and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a 2.66ct emerald cut medium blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), four claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set and suspended from a diamond set post for pierced ears. TAW. 5.33ct. TDW. 0.52ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold pink tourmaline and diamond drop earrings, each with a pear cut tourmaline suspended below an oval cut tourmaline, both framed by small brilliant cut diamonds. The 88 diamonds of TDW. 1.50cts. The four pink tourmalines total 8.50cts.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond drop earrings, each with a multi diamond set cone shape drop, suspended from a pear-shaped diamond set stud (Colour F-G, Clarity SI-I1), posts for pierced ears, TDW 2.74ct.
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond drop earrings, each earring in the form of an elongated diamond shape mount and set with sixteen baguette cut diamonds (Colour D-H, Clarity VS-SI), channel set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-K, Clarity I2), suspended from a diamond set hook for pierced ears, with safety catch. TDW. 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 0.39ct framed by 32 smaller diamonds. TDW. 1.08ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.22ct round brilliant cut diamond, claw set and surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears. TDW. 0.60ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.00ct diamond (quite included) claw set, plain band.
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18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond Art Deco style ring, an emerald cut aquamarine bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A classic platinum and five diamond ring, the graduating old brilliant cuts set in a row in rub-over mounts, the central stone of light champagne tone. TDW. approx. 2.10ct.
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.69ct old European cut diamond (Colour G-H, Clarity SI2), claw set in platinum Matthey mount. (diamond has a chipped girdle).
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A 14ct yellow gold and chalcedony signet ring, the blue grey panel intaglio cut with a shield armorial crested by a knight. 13.2gms.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.40ct heart brilliant cut diamond (Colour E, Clarity VS2), claw set. Ring size W.
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An 18ct gold and platinum Art Deco sapphire and diamond dress ring, a 3.95ct dark violet blue oval mixed cut sapphire (eye clean), rub over set, surrounded by eighteen old European and single cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity SI1-I2) grain set, with an old Swiss cut diamond to each rounded corner (Colour G-I, Clarity VS2-SI2), further surrounded by fifty-six calibre cut medium dark blue sapphires, channel set, two absent. TSW. 4.85cts. TDW. 0.84cts. Ring size P. Old
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An estate platinum and diamond ring, the slightly curved mount set with a panel of nine old European cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI1-I1), split shoulders. TDW. 0.81ct. Ring size O.
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14ct gold emerald and diamond halo ring, A 2.56ct emerald cut deep green Colombian emerald (included), bezel set and surrounded by eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-J, Clarity SI1-P2), bezel set with mill grain detail. TDW. 0.51ct. Ring size O.
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14ct rose gold tanzanite and diamond halo ring, a 1.99ct oval cut violet blue tanzanite (moderate eye visible inclusions), double four claw set, surrounded by eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) micro claw set in white gold. TDW. 0.37ct. Ring size P½.
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14ct white gold onyx and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 3.41ct emerald cut black onyx bezel set with mill grain detail, a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre and further surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bezel set with mill grain detail. TDW. 0.80ct. Ring size O.
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14ct rose gold yellow sapphire and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 2.15ct emerald cut medium deep yellow sapphire (included), claw set, the decorative mount set with ninety-eight brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI2-P2), bezel and claw set. TDW 0.83ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct rose, yellow and white gold green sapphire and diamond ring, a 2.75ct emerald cut bluish green sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), double four claw set in rose gold, mill grain detail in yellow gold, surrounded by a halo of twenty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set in white gold. TDW. 0.57ct. Ring size P.
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14ct white gold sapphire and diamond crossover style ring, a 3.48ct oval cut medium light blue sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set with thirty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set. TDW. 0.27ct. Ring size N½.
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14ct gold aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 3.00ct oval cut light blue aquamarine (slightly included), bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F, Clarity VVS), bead set in white gold with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.56ct. Ring size N½.
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14ct white gold kunzite and diamond halo ring, a 4.20ct emerald cut light purplish pink kunzite (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) micro claw set with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.50ct. Ring size M.
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14ct gold aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 4.31ct oval cut blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW 0.69ct. Ring size O.
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14ct gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, a 1.25ct oval facet cut deep pink/red ruby (heat enhanced), punch set to the centre of a split domed mount which is encrusted with seventy-six round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI2-P2) bead set. TDW. 0.551ct. Ring size N.
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14ct rose gold morganite and diamond ring, a 2.41ct oval cut pink morganite bezel set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-L, Clarity SI1-P2) bezel set. TDW. 0.90ct. Ring size M.
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platinum and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.05ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour J-K, Clarity SI1), claw set.
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An estate 18ct gold diamond and sapphire ring, five round facet cut sapphires (colour violet blue),claw set to the centre of sixteen old European cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity VS-SI), claw set in a navette-shaped cluster, plain narrow band with split shoulders. TSW. 0.46ct. TDW. 0.72ct.
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.23ct rose cut diamond (Colour I, Clarity SI2), in a rub over mount in white gold.
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An impressive platinum emerald and diamond dress ring, a 2.71ct emerald cut Colombian emerald (heavily included), set in a raised bezel and surrounded by a cross-shape of four round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H/F-G, Clarity VS2-SI1), bead set with a pierced Greek key motif at each corner, each bead set with nineteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity SI), the scrolling pierced mount with a round brilliant cut diamond set to the sides. TDW.1.84ct.
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An 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond ring, the wide tapering band set with small round brilliant cut diamonds to each edge, two 'wave' rows of diamonds to the centre with seven round facet cut medium blue sapphires between each 'wave'.
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A retro 18ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, the mount in the form of multiple 'stamens' set with four baguette and two brilliant cut diamonds, with three round cut emeralds to the centre, flat tapering shank.
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A retro 18ct gold diamond and black opal ring, the oval black opal cabochon (slight play of red and green fire), in a rub over mount the high wide mount in the form of multiple mismatched circles set with six round brilliant cut diamonds on the top edge, tapering shank.
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A platinum and diamond band ring, the nine round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a London Bridge style mount. TDW. 0.75cts.
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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 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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A 1908 gold full sovereign set 9ct gold ring, the substantial mount with pierced scrolling shoulders. The sovereign a British mint. 13.35gms.
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A 1909 gold full sovereign set 9ct gold ring, the substantial mount with cast and pierced shoulders of a knight on horseback. The sovereign a British mint. 14.92gms.
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A 1916 gold half sovereign set 18ct gold ring, solid plain four claw mount. 10.43gms.
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A vintage 9ct yellow gold and pounamu ring, the rounded rectangular mid/dark green pounamu panel in a rub-over mount with tapered pierced shoulders. 6.86gms.
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platinum and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond (included) claw set in a tall pillared mount, decorative detail to shoulders. 1.86gms.
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pair of platinum and moissanite rings, a 1.80ct round brilliant cut moissanite claw set and surrounded by a halo of smaller stones, with further stones to the shoulders and mount, together with a platinum moissanite set band. Certificate of authenticity available.
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A gent's 10ct gold opal and diamond ring, the oval opal cabochon bezel set with ten round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder, tapering shank. (unmarked but tests as 10ct gold).
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A Turkish Usak silk on silk rug, the field decorated in the Royal Floral pattern, multiple border guards with the main border decorated with flowers and birds, on a tan ground. 160 x 121 cm
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A large kilim carpet, multiple geometric motifs in reds and browns, conforming borders on a dark ground. 290 cm x 200 cm.
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A semi antique tekke Bokhara carpet, the field with five rows of 16 guls, pleasantly faded. 300 cm x 200 cm.
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A fine Kashan carpet, the field decorated with multi-coloured florals and foliage surrounding a central medallion with conforming designs on a red ground, the quadrants with floral detail, multiple border guards. 200 cm x 320 cm
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A fine Mashad rug, the field decorated with a central medallion and surrounded by plant motifs, the quadrants with conforming decoration, on red ground, multiple border guards. 200 cm x 275 cm.
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A Kilim runner, decorated with diamond forms in square colour blocks, each decorated with a geometric medallion. 500 cm x 81 cm
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A Kazak rug, the field decorated with three large geometric medallions and eight smaller, multiple border guards. 240 cm x 175 cm
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A fine Turkman carpet, the field decorated with numerous guls, multiple border guards, in traditional colours of black on rich red. 290 cm x 200 cm
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A fine Kashan carpet, the field decorated with flowering vines surrounding a central medallion, the quadrants with conforming decoration, multiple border guards. 345 cm x 245 cm
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A large Qashqai Persian carpet, thick all wool and decorated with animal and bird motifs surrounding three central diamond form medallions, the quadrants with conforming decoration, multiple border guards, predominant colours of rich red and black. 280 cmmm x 186 cm
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An antique shipwreck find terracotta amphora, torpedo form, encrusted with shells and marine animals. In primitive metal stand, height 83.5 cm
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A 19th century very large cast iron whale pot, the rim with cut-out sections, circular with flat section to either side. Two holes, some pitting and minor faults. Diameter 120 cm, height 66 cm. Provenance: Ex the Estate of a prodigious Auckland collector.
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A large 19th century cast iron whale pot, bell form, used to remove and render the oil from blubber. Diameter 83 cm, height 60 cm.
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An antique cast iron whaling pot, cauldron form, angled handles and originally raised on three spile feet, one broken and absent. Diameter 60 cm
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A rare 19th century 1851 William Greener whaling harpoon bow gun, maker's name and details to the barrel 'Inventor and Sole Maker Birmingham 1851'. Muzzle loading with sighting bar raised on brass pillars, Bronze hinged cover to the single cast iron hammer and two percussion cap striking nipples, evidence of another covering to this now absent. Oak stock. Fired by a lanyard connected to a hidden trigger. The cast iron yoke on spike mount to allow swivel fitting to the bow, length 127 cm. Diameter 4.5 cm…
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Two 19th century long steel whaling harpoons, the spear heads with double flukes, probably originally pivoting. On long double bar shaft, length 140 cm.
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An antique whaling harpoon and flensing knife, the harpoon with double barbed head on long double bar shaft, length 136.5 cm. The flensing knife with steel blade and long wooden handle, length 147 cm.
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An old iron headed long wooden handled whale flensing tool, with fluked fish tail formed head, length 192 cm
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Two antique steel whaling items, harpoon hea, length 92 cm. Together with a barbed flensing blade head, length 26 cm.
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A vintage Walker's Viking Bridle-Log brass ship's log, the head only, with dial scale to '10', named, and with subsidiary dial. Diameter 15 cm.
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