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Fine Jewellery — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:221
Sale Title:Fine JewelleryLots with images:214
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:112
Date:17-Nov-2012
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A ruby and diamond dress ring, of crossover design, mounted with an oval-cut ruby and an old brilliant-cut diamond, each within a diamond-set border to the similarly-set shoulders, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, ruby weighing approximately 3.00 carats, old brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, remaining diamonds approximately 1.60 carats, ring size H
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An Art Deco star sapphire and diamond ring, 1920s, the oval-shaped cabochon star sapphire, set within a diamond-set engraved partial surround, the pierced diamond-set shoulder of buckle motif, with baguette-cut diamond accents, mounted in platinum, sapphire weighing approximately 8.00 carats, diamonds approximately 0.25 carat total, ring size L
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the central oval-cut sapphire set within a cluster of old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat white gold, sapphire weighing approximately 7.00 carats, diamonds approximately 1.80 carats total, ring size P
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An early 20th century pearl and diamond ring, the diamond-set shield-shaped plaque with pierced crossover detail, set with a central old brilliant-cut diamond collet flanked by half-pearls, between diamond-set shoulders, mounted in platinum, pearls untested, ring size L
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A Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond pendant/brooch, the pendant/brooch modelled as a stylised bow, set with a central old brilliant-cut diamond, to the pierced diamond-set ribbon mount, accented by French-cut sapphires, with fine-link neckchain, pendant/brooch mounted in platinum, chain mounted in 14 carat white gold, central diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat, remaining diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total, pendant/brooch length 6.5 cm, chain length 55.0 cm
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A pair of Art Deco diamond pendent earrings, 1930s, each modelled as an articulated tassel set with single-cut diamonds, with posts and butterfly clips, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 0.60 carats total, length 4.4 cm
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An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, 1920s, of geometric design, the central cartouche-shaped pierced panel set with an old brilliant-cut diamond collet surrounded by single-cut diamonds, accented by calibre-cut sapphires, with diamond-set tapering band, mounted in silver-plated 14 carat white gold, central diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat, remaining diamonds approximately 2.75 carats total, length 16.4 cm
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An early 20th century diamond-set brooch, designed as a cluster of carved frosted glass flowers inset with single-cut diamond collets, to the carved leaves and rose-cut diamond stem, mounted in platinum and gold, Austro-hungarian marks, width 5.8 cm
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An Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1930, the step-cut emerald collet mounted between a pair of old brilliant-cut diamond collets, to the pierced millegrain diamond-set plaque, with similarly-set shoulders and plain hoop, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold and platinum, emerald approximately 0.60 carat, diamonds approximately 1.20 carats total, ring size N
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A diamond single-stone ring, the old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.51 carats, set between millegrain-set diamond shoulders, with pierced gallery of foliate motif, mounted in platinum, ring size L
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A Victorian emerald and diamond dress ring, circa 1890, the central step-cut emerald between old brilliant-cut diamond trefoil shoulders, with plain hoop, mounted in 9 carat yellow gold, emerald weighing approximately 1.60 carats, diamonds approximately 1.00 carat total, ring size O
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A diamond three-stone ring, designed as a central uniform line of three old brilliant-cut diamonds, with plain hoop, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats each, ring size O
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A Victorian diamond three-stone ring, circa 1890, the central old brilliant-cut diamond set between graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds, with engraved gallery and shoulders of scrolling decoration, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, each diamond weighing approximately 0.75, 0.60 and 0.50 carats, ring size R
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A Belle Epoque emerald and diamond ring, the central step-cut emerald surrounded by a border of old brilliant-cut diamonds, set within a finely pierced navette-shaped diamond-set plaque, to the calibre-cut emerald detail, to the shoulders of diamond-set bow motif, with pierced gallery and plain hoop, mounted in platinum, emerald weighing approximately 3.00 carats, diamonds approximately 1.15 carats total, ring size O
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An Edwardian diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1905, modelled as a central old brilliant-cut diamond collet set within a diamond surround to the openwork quatrefoil diamond plaque of floral motif, suspended from a diamond-set suspension loop, with brooch fitting and fine-link neckchain, mounted in silver and gold, fitted case by Hunt & Roskell Ltd, Late Storr Mortimer, London, central diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, remaining diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, pendant length 5.2 cm, chain…
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An antique gold, enamel and diamond cross, of Byzantine style, the polychrome cloisonne enamel cross inset with rose-cut diamonds, the central silver plaque mounted with old brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, to the similarly-set surmount, possibly Italian, mounted in silver and gold, gross weight 33.3 grams, length 9.5 cm
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A natural pearl and diamond brooch, sculpted as a 'Griffin', the outstretched, blackened wings set with circular-cut diamonds, the body, mounted with a central blister pearl and diamond cluster, with applied gold bead and wirework decoration, the tail accented by a series of graduated diamond collets, suspending a baroque-shaped natural pearl drop measuring approximately 16.57 x 14.90 x 11.56 mm mounted in yellow gold, blister pearl untested, diamonds approximately 3.00 carats total, length 7.5 cm. mpanied…
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An antique Byzantine revival gold bangle, of hinged design and oriental inspiration, the textured gold ram's head terminal to the highly decorated band of bead and ropetwist detail, mounted in yellow gold, some beads deficient, weighing 44.3 grams total, inner circumference 16.8 cm
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A diamond single-stone ring, the step-cut diamond set between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, step-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.66 carats, remaining diamonds approximately 0.60 carats total, ring size L. Accompanied by a valuation from the Australian Gem Testing Laboratory stating that the diamond weighing approximately 2.66 carats is H colour, VS1 clarity. Valuation number 22768, dated 16 November 1999.
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An Art Deco diamond bracelet, 1930s, of geometric design, modelled as three rectangular diamond-set plaques with central step-cut diamond collets, to the scrolling baguette-cut diamond accents, with similarly-set diamond clasp, mounted in white gold, diamonds approximately 23.11 carats total, length 18.5 cm
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A pair of diamond earrings, by Canturi, the brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 2.06 and 2.01 carats each, set within a diamond-set surround, with posts and butterfly clips, mounted in 18 carat white gold, signed Canturi, maker's case. Accompanied by two reports from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) stating that the diamonds are G colour, VS2 clarity. Report numbers 14132249 and 13812812, dated 16 December 2004.
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