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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:307
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:299
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:226
Date:4-Dec-2012
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Jade and diamond ring, of cluster design, centring on an oval cabochon jade claw set within a circular-cut diamond surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in platinum, size M.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each pear shaped diamond surmount supporting an articulated pendant of geometric design set with rose, baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a diamond set fringe, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.30 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 69 mm.
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Ruby and diamond ring, Buccellati, designed as a twin heart shaped cluster, the heart shaped rubies bezel set within brilliant-cut diamond surrounds to a sculptured gallery and hoop, mounted in 18 carat two-tone gold, size L1/2, signed Buccellati, Italy.
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Diamond necklace, van Cleef & Arpels, modelled as a butterfly, the textured wings accented by circular-cut diamonds, the body highlighted by a marquise-cut sapphire, completed by a trace chain, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 400 mm, signed VCA, numbered 5K91-2.
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18 carat gold and gem-set blackamoor brooch, Nardi, the face composed of carved hard stone, the turban set with circular-cut emeralds, the shirt pierced in a foliate pattern set with round rubies highlighted with emeralds, signed Nardi.
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Pair of agate and ruby earrings, Jean Schlumberger, for Tiffany & Co., each of star motif set to the centre with a cabochon ruby above white agate points, mounted in 18ct gold, approximately 25 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, France.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, Kutchinsky, of cluster design centring on an oval sapphire weighing approximately 2.00 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size J, signed Kutchinsky.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, early 20th century, of cluster design, centring on an oval cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 3.50 carats bezel set within a circular-cut diamond surround, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, size M.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1880, Tiffany & Co., centring on an cushion shaped cabochon sapphire weighing 2.94 carats, claw set between a pair of old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.35 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size J, signed Tiffany & Co., accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2135937386, dated 18 October 2011, stating that the 2.94 carat sapphire is natural, blue, with no indications of heating.
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Diamond and sapphire bracelet, circa 1920, designed as a line of old European-cut diamonds, between a border alternating with similarly cut diamonds and sapphires, the diamonds together weighing approximately 9.30 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 175 mm.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.17 carats is claw set between round brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size N1/2. Accompanied by GSL report AA50645/1, dated 23 October 2012, stating that the 2.17 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is G colour and VS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.40 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size P. Accompanied by GSL report AA50645/7, dated 23 October 2012 stating that the 3.40 round brilliant-cut diamond is I colour and SI2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.68 carats is claw set between baguette and circular-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in 14ct white gold, size K. Accompanied by GSL report AA50645/4, dated 23 October 2012, stating that the 2.68 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is E colour and VVS2 clarity.
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Diamond demi-parure, Boucheron, comprising an articulated necklace designed as a graduated series of brilliant-cut diamonds, set to the front with a trilliant-cut diamond highlighted by baguette and brilliant-cut diamond diagonal accents, completed by an invisible clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 68.00 carats, signed Boucheron, numbered 70597, inner circumference approximately 345 mm ; and a bracelet similarly set, the diamonds together weighing approximately 32.00 carats, length…
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South Sea pearl and tourmaline necklace, Paspaley, modelled as a Latin cross set to the centre with an oval pink tourmaline, the points terminating in a 12.00 mm cultured pearl, completed by an omega chain, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 420 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley pouch.
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A South Sea pearl and diamond 'Glitter' lariat necklace, Paspaley, 2004, designed as five cultured pearl terminals suspended from bell caps pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds joined to a rope necklace, with a diamond set slide mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 500 mm, unsigned. Accompanied by a Paspaley box and certificate.
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Gold suite, Cartier, comprising an 18ct gold necklace designed as a series of brick links, with earrings en suite, necklace length approximately 480 mm, earrings 25 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 0621637 and B1299 respectively. (2)
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Chalcedony, diamond and chrysoprase ring, Cartier, circa 1990, centring a blue chalcedony cabochon above a brilliant-cut diamond surround between carved chrysoprase shoulders, mounted in 18 carat gold, ring size 44/F, maker's mark, signed Cartier, numbered 927209. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each claw set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.01 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2105466574, dated 9 December 2008, and 2115397740, dated 9 December 2009 stating that both the 3.01 carat diamonds are D colour and VS1 and VS2 clarity respectively.
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Diamond and pink diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 5.01 carats is claw set between tapered baguette-cut diamond set shoulders, above a brilliant-cut diamond set surround and similarly set shoulders, the gallery highlighted by a trilliant-cut Argyle pink (5P) diamond, mounted in 18ct white gold and platinum, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 10655590 dated 20 November 2007, stating the 5.01 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.83 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size J, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered D12790. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2141789652, dated 9 July 2012, stating the 0.83 carat diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., centring on an emerald-cut diamond weighing 2.00 carats between tapered baguette diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum and 18ct gold, size O, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered D30526. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 17229502, dated 27 May 2008, stating that the 2.00 carat diamond is H colour, VVS1 clarity.
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Pair of diamond studs, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.02 carats and 1.06 carats are claw set and mounted in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered 23257807, crown inscription T & Co. 106120257 and numbered 25468694, crown inscription T & Co. J09180196 respectively. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2141567787, dated 28 March 2012, stating that the 1.02 carat diamond is G colour, VVS2 clarity, and another numbered 1146567820, dated 30 March 2012, stating that the 1.06 carat…
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.05 carats is claw set between pear shaped diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size H1/2, signed Tiffany & Co.,numbered 19621499. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 5141815327, dated 26 June 2012, stating that the 1.05 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.50 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size H, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered 215,20055, crown inscription T & Co. G06080445. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. certificate numbered 215,20055/ G06080445 stating that the 1.50 carat diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.19 carats is claw set between round brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, total diamond weight approximately 1.55 carats, mounted in platinum, size F, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered 21547697, crown inscription T & Co. G032,40010. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. certificate numbered 21547697/G032,40010 stating that the 1.19 carat diamond is G colour, VVS1 clarity.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each hoop of openwork design centring a line of brilliant-cut diamond set flowerheads between similarly set borders, together weighing approximately 1.00 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 20 mm.
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Diamond ring, the wide band channel set with a triple row of baguette-cut diamonds between pairs of carre-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.63 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M.
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Diamond ring, of bombe design, set to the centre with five rows of pave set brilliant-cut diamonds between a similar set convex border, the gallery highlighted by a line of baguette-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size P.
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South Sea pearl necklace, composed of thirty-one cultured pearls graduating from approximately 13.00 to 16.20 mm, completed by an 18ct white gold diamond set clasp, length approximately 490 mm.
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Pair of tanzanite and diamond pendant earrings, each of cluster design, the trillion-cut tanzanites together weighing approximately 7.67 carats, claw set within a double border and gallery of brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended below a diamond set surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.35 carats, mounted in 14ct white gold, length approximately 35 mm.
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Diamond choker necklace, Cartier, circa 1990, centring a plaque pave set at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds completed by an articulated link chain, mounted in 18ct rose and yellow gold, length approximately 420 mm, French assay marks, maker's mark, signed Cartier, numbered 930679.
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Panthere' earrings, Cartier, each two-tone hoop applied to the front with two striding panthers, length approximately 30 mm, French assay and maker's marks, signed Cartier, numbered 671796.
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Ruby, peridot and diamond 'Pineapple' brooch, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., modelled as a pineapple pave set with circular-cut peridots highlighted with similarly cut rubies and topped by a cabochon ruby above textured gold foliate detail, mounted in 18ct gold, with maker's marks, signed Schlumberger for Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany, numbered 992.
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Pair of 18ct gold and enamel 'Banana' earrings, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., France, each of bombe half hoop design applied to the front with red Paillonne enamel accented by linear gold boule detail, length approximately 25 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, France.
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18ct gold and enamel bangle, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., France, of bombe design, the 18ct gold circular bangle applied with yellow paillonne enamel accented by polished fluted cones and foliate motifs between fluted gold batons, inner diameter approximately 58 mm, gross weight approximately 140 grams, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger Std., France. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Diamond pendant brooch, modelled as a heart centring a heart shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, within a pave set brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18ct gold, diameter approximately 25 mm.
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Diamond pendant necklace, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.07 carats is mounted in 18ct white gold, suspended from an 18ct gold chain, length approximately 445 mm. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA50645/8 dated 23 October 2012, stating that the 1.07 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is L colour and VS1 clarity.
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Diamond and multi-gem-set necklace, designed as a line of variously shaped multi coloured gemstones including rubellite, kunzite, blue topaz, garnet and amethyst, some to the front in diamond set surrounds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.50 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 420 mm.
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Topaz and diamond ring, Jeff Einstein, the rectangular step-cut blue topaz is claw set between brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, together weighing 1.00 carat, mounted in 18ct white gold, size S, maker's mark for Jeff Einstein.
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22ct gold and emerald suite, comprising of a bracelet designed as three rectangular plaques each centring a step-cut emerald, the ring ensuite, bracelet length 190 mm, weight approximatly 76.00 grams, ring size Q. (2)
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Hardy Brothers, designed as a line of brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, alternating between circular-cut sapphires, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 170 mm, signed Hb.
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14ct gold and gem set bracelet, designed as a line of flowerhead motifs alternating between polished, circular-cut blue topaz and green zircon set links, length approximately 170 mm.
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Glycine massive oversized stainless steel automatic four time zone wristwatch with centre seconds, Date and 24 Hour Indication, circa 2003 Ref 3829 Airman, three nickel finished jewelled lever movements, the matt black dial with three yellow time displays, local time display on the right with luminous hands and red arrowhead hand for second time zone with 24 hour indication, centre seconds, window for date, third and fourth time displays on the left, in large circular water-resistant-type case with three…
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Cartier lady's 18ct gold wristwatch recent Ref 2466 tank Francaise, quartz movement, cream dial, Roman numerals, secret signature at VII date aperture at 3 o'clock, rectangular form case, case, dial and movement signed with 18ct gold Cartier buckle length 26 mm.
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Cartier lady's 18ct gold and diamond set bracelet watch, circa 1940, jewelled lever movement, two tone dial, square buckle-form case dial signed on an integrated 18ct gold snake link bracelet with diamond set locking clasp, 15 mm square, overall length 162 mm.
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Cartier lady's 18ct gold wristwatch, circa 1980 tank, manual winding lever movement, cream dial, Roman numerals, rectangular form case, case, dial and movement signed with 18ct gold Cartier deployant clasp, length 26 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Patek Philippe fine and rare platinum rectangular wristwatch, circa 1930 case 416574, property of the Estate of John Francis Count McCormack nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, silvered dial, applied Breguet numerals, rectangular case, snap on case back case, dial and movement signed on a 14ct white gold mesh bracelet engraved with initials J.McC. The back of the case diamond set and engraved lily to John July 2nd 1931, length 43 mm., the present example was the property of John Francis Count McCormack((14…
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Cartier lady's 18ct white gold bracelet watch recent REF2489 tank American, quartz movement, cream dial, Roman numerals, secret signature at VII, rectangular case, gem set Crown, case, dial and movement signed on an 18ct white gold Cartier link bracelet with double deployant clasp, length 34 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Rolex lady's 18ct white gold and diamond set bracelet watch, circa 1970 case 1701860 Cellini, jewelled lever movement, silvered dial, applied baton indexes, circular case, diamond set bezel, case, dial and movement signed on an integrated 18ct white gold Rolex brushed link bracelet, case diameter 24 mm, overall length 185 mm. Accompanied by Rolex box and papers.
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Chopard lady's 18ct white gold and stainless steel and diamond set wristwatch, circa 2006 Ref 27/8943 case 1049828 5501477841 Happy diamonds, quartz movement, snowflake motif dial, one snowflake and three diamond free-floating collets, diamond set bezel, circular case secured by six screws, case, dial and movement signed with Chopard buckle, diameter 33 mm.
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Chopard lady's 18ct white gold diamond and sapphire set heart shaped wristwatch 2000 Ref 20/6602-23 case 5501477841 Happy diamonds, quartz movement, mother of pearl dial, five diamond free-floating collets, pave diamond bezel, sapphire cabochon set lugs, heart shaped case secured by eight screws, case, dial and movement signed with 18ct white gold Chopard buckle, length 30 mm. Accompanied by a Chopard box and copy of certificate of origin.
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Rolex lady's 18ct gold bracelet watch, circa 1965 Ref 3128 Precision, jewelled nickel lever movement, silvered dial, applied baton indexes, circular case, case, dial and movement signed on an integrated 18ct gold Rolex textured link bracelet, case diameter, 15 mm, overall length 165 mm.
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Baume & Mercier lady's 18ct gold and diamond set bracelet watch, circa 1980, quartz movement, champagne dial, applied dot numerals, circular case, diamond set bezel, case, dial and movement signed on an integrated 18ct gold fancy woven bracelet, case diameter 20 mm, overall length 171 mm, with two additional bracelet links.
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Chopard lady's 18ct gold diamond and sapphire set heart shaped bracelet watch 2005 Ef 20/6772-23 case 4935445501 Happy Diamonds, quartz movement, mother of pearl dial, five diamond free-floating collets, pave diamond bezel, sapphire cabochon set lugs, heart shaped case secured by eight screws, case, dial and movement signed on an 18ct gold Chopard rounded brick link bracelet with double deployant clasp, length 30 mm. Accompanied by a Chopard case and warranty card.
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Chopard lady's 18ct gold and diamond square shaped bracelet watch 2009 Ref 27/6770-23 case 7014795254 Happy Sport, quartz movement, mother of pearl dial, Roman numerals, sapphire cabochon set lugs, square shaped case secured by six screws, case, dial and movement signed with 18ct gold Chopard link bracelet with double deployant clasp, 30 mm square. Accompanied by a Chopard box and copy of certificate of origin.
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Patek Phillipe lady's 18ct gold cushion shaped bracelet watch, circa 1979 Ref 4265/1 Mvt 1394697 cal. 16.250, jewelled lever movement, 18 jewels, blue dial dauphine hands, cushion-form case with rope work bezel, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed on an 18ct gold Patek Philippe fancy rope link bracelet, diameter 24 mm, overall length 153 mm. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe box and papers.
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Cartier lady's 18ct gold bracelet watch, circa 2000 Ref 866911 Panthere, quartz movement, cream square dial with Roman numerals and secret signature at 10 o'clock, to a stepped case and blue cabochon set Crown, case, dial signed with 18ct gold Cartier integral brick link bracelet with double deployant clasp, diameter 21 mm. Accompanied by a Cartier box and papers.
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Cartier lady's 18ct gold and diamond set bracelet watch, circa 2000 Ref 1280 2 Panthere, quartz movement, cream square dial with Roman numerals and secret signature at x, to stepped diamond set case and Crown, case, dial signed with 18ct gold Cartier integral brick link bracelet with double deployant clasp, 21 mm square.
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Rolex lady's 18ct gold automatic sweep seconds wristwatch with date recent Ref 69178 Datejust, automatic nickel lever movement, fully jewelled, gilt dial, diamond set indexes, magnified aperture for date at 3 o'clock, reeded bezel, screw down Crown and case back, case, dial and movement signed with an 18ct gold, Rolex President bracelet, diameter 26 mm.
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Piaget 18ct gold bracelet watch, circa 1990 Ref 84023 K 81 case 492717 dancer, quartz movement, gilt dial, dot hour and minute markers, circular case, case, dial and movement signed on an 18ct gold integrated Piaget link bracelet, diameter 31 mm, overall length 210 mm.
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