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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:600
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:124
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:506
Date:3-Nov-2015
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A tribal necklace, of lapis lazuli, faux amber from Ethiopia, Kenyan horn beads and a large West African Akin openwork brass beads. Length 80 cm
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A tribal necklace, strung with malachite, hardstone, large West African Akin brass beads, Kenyan horn beads and dyed vegetable ivory discs. Length 80 cm
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A large impressive tribal necklace, strung with faux amber beads, vegetable ivory, Kenyan horn, seed pods and large West African Akan brass openwork beads. Length 94 cm
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A single strand cultured pearl necklace, of 98 uniform cultured pearls of approx. 7 diameter and 810 in length.
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An 18ct gold log shape pendant set with three natural emeralds, suspended on an 18ct gold chain; the emeralds with estimated total weight of 0.56ct. Total weight 9.5gms.
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An Edwardian Arts & Crafts pendant necklace, the fine chain supporting a mother-of-pearl disc and lozenge form faceted blue stones, three further suspended conforming elements below.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold Art Nouveau pendant on chain, the open shield form pendant with oval facet cut central garnet and a smaller garnet to the short drop, scroll and leaf colour.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold, amethyst and citrine pendant/brooch, as a five petal flower design with fixed bail to the top and hinged pin to the reverse, containing three facet cut pear shaped amethysts and two similar citrines alternating with one round mixed cut amethyst between and a purplish blue synthetic brilliant cut sapphire to the centre, all in gold millegrain settings with open backs, handmade, the amethysts totalling 20.7cts., the citrines 16cts.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, seed pearl and coloured stone set pendant, the pendant formed as a ribbon bow with suspended bright green stone and further enhanced with red stones and seed pearls suspended from a fine 9ct. gold chain (two pearls absent).
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An Edwardian tourmaline and pearl pendant necklace, with a teardrop and square cut tourmaline suspended from a cushion cut tourmaline enhanced by small seed pearls, suspended on a fine 9ct. gold chain.
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A lapis lazuli large spherical bead necklace, individually knotted and with silver hook and eye type clasp. Length 44 cm
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An early 20th century Bohemian garnet wedding necklace and bracelet suite, the necklace of tapered floral and star form clusters, the largest with three two section cluster drops, two pairs of further cluster drops tapering to each side, gilt silver backing and fittings, the companion hinged snap bangle entirely grain set with garnets, three clusters to the wide tapered top framed by further clusters in an open design.
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An early 20th century impressive 9ct. yellow gold and silver grape design emerald and pearl pendant, the main pendant of semi-triangular design with a bunch of small natural pearls framed by various entwined grape leaves entirely set with 'senaille' cut emeralds in a variety of shapes, two chain links support the pendant bail, these with conforming grape leaf design with further emeralds and natural seed pearls. The 23 natural pearls ranging in size from 3.1 to 4.7 cm. In original Morocco leather fitted…
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A quality gold, blue enamel and diamond pendant/brooch, the central high domed blue enamel circular panel with star top including a central old mine cut diamond framed by five smaller, the two side D-form sections with further banded blue enamel, two open loops adorn each end, bead highlights, suspension loop to one, testing as 14ct. 13.56gms. Length 5.6 cm
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A striking Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and amethyst pendant/brooch, the main section of six various oval mixed cut amethysts, each claw set with an oval closed domed back setting, a large conforming amethyst suspended below, highlighted with six small round brilliant cut stones testing as amethysts and garnet, a suspension loop for wearing as a pendant to the top, a large brooch pin to the reverse. Length 6.8 cm
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A quality Victorian 18ct. gilded yellow gold and garnet Etruscan Revival brooch, circular domed form, the largest circular cabochon garnet in a rub-over mount with fine rope edge held above an open dished section, the wide curved frame with six further smaller oval cabochon garnets with fine wire rope detail, glazed panel to the reverse, safety chain attached. 12.4gms. Diameter 3.3 cm
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A quality 15ct. yellow gold, silver, diamond and blue enamel George III brooch, of marquise shape, the central claw set old cut diamond above the blue guilloche enamelled panel with an outer border entirely set with 31 old mine cut diamonds. TDW 1.55ct., the centre diamond 0.30ct., the concave back with gold pin attached
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An early 20th century Egyptian Revival gold and enamel scarab pendant/brooch, the turquoise blue faience scarab pin mounted and framed by twin snakes, the outer wings enamelled with turquoise and white enamelled panels, the reverse with maker's name moulded in relief 'Negri'. Testing as 18ct. gold or higher, two later suspension loops to the wing tips, original gold bar to the reverse, open central back panel showing the scarab base. 9.3gms. Width 3.3 cm
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An impressive 19th century yellow gold and silver, diamond and coloured stone basket brooch, the open worked flared basket weave base with circular facet cut sapphires to the rim supporting an impressive spray of flowers and leaves in open work set with 51 rose cut and three rectangular table cut diamonds, eight further blue sapphires, some of 'intense blue' colour, one cushion cut emerald, three natural full pearls, two half pearls, seven rubies and four turquoises. Handmade.
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A Victorian gilded 18ct. yellow gold and opal decorative tassel brooch, the wide oval form of folded hollow design with applied twisted wire scrolls, the central oval raised section with a cluster of seven cabochon opals, nine graduated chain links form a fringe at the base, the reverse with hinged pin securing in a hook style clasp.
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A late 19th century silver framed micro-mosaic brooch, the oval silver frame with fluted design enclosing the black onyx panel worked in minute detail with small tiles of varying colours to depict ruins of ancient buildings, hinged pin to back. 5 cm x 3.3 cm
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A Victorian 18ct. gilded yellow gold boxed brooch and earring set, in the Etruscan style, each piece of hollow circular form with a layered cog type design with a plain circular panel to the top, the top panels each with a single old mine cut diamond, a further single diamond to each, the 21 diamonds each bead set in a square cut-out surround, the earrings with hooks for pierced ears. In original fitted blue velvet box. Total weight 31.8gms. Brooch diameter 3.7 cm
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An impressive Art Deco platinum and diamond brooch, open cut-out style of approximately rectangular form, full bead set with a total of 66 early modern brilliant cut diamonds, the large centre diamond with rub-over setting, 3.50 TDW. In original fitted box with London retailer's details to the interior lid for 'Mumford & Percy'.
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A quality Victorian 18ct. yellow gold, amethyst and green stone (peridot) brooch, the approximate diamond domed form with various raised scroll designs with 'chased' detail, the large central cushion shaped amethyst of 10.00cts. and of deep purple tone framed and highlighted by four pear shaped 'light green brilliant cut natural stones (tests indicate peridot)', hinged pin and hook style clasp.
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An early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold and precious coloured stone flower brooch, Canadian handmade, c.1910, the main large flower highlighted with a single diamond, amethyst and seed pearl, further flower and stem designs highlighted with an insect, an overall emerald to its back.
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A George III gold and decorative seed pearl mourning brooch, elliptical form, the main panel of fine seed pearls worked in a floral design on a midnight blue (enamel) ground, cabochon domed glazed cover, entirely framed in a border of fine seed pearls, the concave longitudinal back with engraved detail and dates.
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A rare and fine George III seed pearl bracelet, finely strung as three main floral cluster forms supported on two main links with a central entwined band, yellow gold push-in clasp.
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A wide silver mesh type bracelet, with push-in tongue clasp. 96gms.
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An early 20th century English silver and enamel gammadion cross bracelet, together with a silver and turquoise brooch of the same auspicious symbol, the bracelet with short chain links to the seven blue enamelled cross sections, hallmarked Birmingham 1911 by J. Aitkin & Son.
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A 9ct. yellow gold gate link bracelet, alternating twin 8-form links and smaller Belcher links, heart padlock clasp. 10.5gms.
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A wide silver half engraved hinged snap bangle, the top with floral and leaf scrolls, push-in tongue clasp. Birmingham 1923. Width 5 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond set bracelet, the half hoop cross section with five heart shaped sapphires claw set to the top highlighted with four modern brilliant cut diamonds between on an open cross-over wire ground.
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A late Victorian 9ct. rose gold half-hinged snap bangle, the top with lozenge tapered engraved panel, hollow construction. 6.2gms.
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A vintage 9ct. rose gold chain bracelet, the curb links with six larger links at the centre of each set with a small cabochon turquoise, heart padlock as clasp. 13gms.
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A 9ct gold chain link bracelet, the curb links with six slightly larger links, the centre of which is set with small facet cut sapphires. 7.31gms.
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A 14ct. yellow gold chain bracelet, the double curb links of flattened form, push clasp with safety catches. 3.7gms.
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A 9ct. gold chain bracelet, the curb links of flattened form with parrot beak clasp. 20.4gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold curb link bracelet, with four groups of three links with decorative engraving, padlock clasp. Birmingham 1906. 17.1gms.
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A vintage 9ct. rose gold bangle, the hinged bangle in the form of bamboo with alternating panels with engraved decoration. Safety chain. Birmingham 1920
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A male Huia beak and rose gold mounted pendant, the plain oval cap mount with wavy edge, the beak of natural shorter length. Length overall 50. Note: the Huia bird was remarkable for having the most pronounced sexual dimorphism in bill shape of any bird species in the world. The extinction of the Huia in the early 20th century was due to rampant overhunting to procure mounted specimens, by museums and private collectors, the deforestation of the bird's habitat by European settlers to create pasture also…
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone ring, the large oval cabochon greenstone panel in a rub-over mount upon a plain rectangular panel, wide flared shoulders. 10.4gms.
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A vintage Tony Buller N.Z. made silver Phoenix brooch, finely engraved, modelled with wing raised and long tail, maker's marks to back including 'Patoni'. Length 11.7 cm
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A vintage Tony Buller N.Z. silver dragon form brooch, entwined and engraved detail.
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A c.1900 gilded 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone Albertina chain, the circular N.Z. gold fob with greenstone ring frame, the black silk ribbon with engraved shield, cap and strap mounts, gilt clasp fittings.
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A rare N.Z. Rein of Invercargill 1925 musical medal, the engraved lyre harp form with open book form cartouche to centre, suspended from a green ribbon with two gold bars engraved 'Invercargill' and '1925', the harp presentation engraved to the reverse 'To Bandsman T.D. Stalker....' and with maker's impressed mark.
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A nephrite claw shape brooch, with decorative gold cap and cuff fitting (unmarked). Length 5 cm
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A 1904 gold sovereign, in a 9ct. gold frame with scrolling decoration to top and ring for chain.
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A Victorian gold sovereign, 188.5 cm
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A Victorian gold sovereign, 189 cm
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A 9ct. rose gold Dux medal, in the form of a Maltese cross, attached to a fabric rosette.
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A 9ct. rose gold fob chain and medal, the graduating curb link chain with dog clip and T-bar, the medal with presentation engraving to reverse and marked 'J.B. Ludwig' (Napier). 36gms.
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A French c1900 yellow gold Albertina chain, with indistinct markings to the bale, the fine plaited link chain with three slides with black enamel detailing, terminating in a T-bar with conforming enamel decoration and two 'bullion' tassels, one with replacement suspension. Testing as 18ct. With associated 9ct. gold 'dog-clip'. Total weight 26gms.
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A 14ct. gold necklace, the fine delicate chain woven in an intricate interlacing pattern. 18.78gms, in marked jeweller's fitted box.
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An early 20th century Dennison engraved rolled gold sovereign case, traditional circular form, the ring top with push-button release revealing original sprung interior.
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An old gold plated sovereign case, round traditional form.
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A Victorian gilded yellow gold and garnet brooch, elliptical form, the central concave conforming panel with a raised oval cabochon garnet, multiple beads and recessed sections highlight the frame, glazed back panel, testing as 15ct. gold.
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A Victorian gold brooch, elongated open teardrop form with smaller circular and angled sections, bead highlights. Testing as 20ct. gold. 3.2gms.
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A vintage Danish silver brooch by Niels Erik From (1908-1982), the overall circular form comprising six concave discs with further disc and silver bead to interior of each. Open centre. Maker's name and other details stamped to the reverse. Diameter 4.2 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold framed and mother-of-pearl cameo, the classical woman in profile, the frame with open and scrolling detail.
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A c.1900 yellow gold, agate and turquoise large brooch, the oval agate dished panel with an applied gold sinuous floral design highlighted with turquoise cabochon beads, the gold outer frame of zig-zag design, testing as 12ct. 5.5 cm x 4.3 cm
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An Art Deco period diamond and platinum small bow brooch, the ground with open scroll and geometric design set with old cut diamonds. Length 3.4 cm
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An amethyst, diamond and ruby dress ring, set in 14ct gold, with an oval cut amethyst flanked by six Argyle light champagne coloured diamonds and surrounded by an undulating halo of 28 tapering baguette cut rubies.
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A sapphire and diamond cluster dress ring, in 18ct gold, of concentric tiered haloes of 9 round brilliant cut diamonds (estimated TDW 0.87cts) and 16 round cut sapphires (estimated total weight 1.50cts).
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond ring, the Art Deco style mount set with three old cut diamonds, surrounded by 20 smaller diamonds all enclosed and foil backed, split shoulders.
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, the central old cut diamond, claw set and surrounded by 8 smaller diamonds, all diamonds foil backed.
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A lady's estate platinum and diamond dress ring, with long puffed navette shaped head, the centre with box setting containing two grain set Old European cut diamonds of 0.26ct. framed by a pierced milgrain setting containing a further 16 grain set diamonds, 14 old European single cut and two senaille cut diamonds, totalling 1.10cts.
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An emerald and diamond ring in 14ct. gold, the emerald cut emerald of approx. 1.10ct. flanked by 18 channel set diamonds, estimated TDW 0.36ct.
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A princess cut diamond solitaire ring, claw set in 14ct. yellow gold, the diamond of estimated 0.63cts.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond cluster ring, the 0.27ct. round modern cut brilliant diamond claw set and surrounded by eight smaller round modern cut brilliant diamonds. Total diamond weight 0.83cts.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, platinum, emerald and diamond Art Deco lady's dress ring, the diamond form top with central emerald cut emerald framed by four bead set old cut diamonds, tapered knife-edge shoulders.
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A 1920s estate lady's solitaire diamond ring, the old cut diamond of approx. 0.25/0.30ct. claw set and with tapered shoulders, 18ct. white gold and platinum, the mount showing some wear.
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A ruby and diamond bridge set ring, in 15ct yellow gold, with three round old cut diamonds with estimated TDW 0.50ct, colour J, and two round synthetic rubies. Total weight 4.13gms.
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A star sapphire and ruby cluster dress ring, set in 9ct gold, the cabochon sapphire of approximately 3.33cts surrounded by two concentric haloes of 32 round cut rubies, totalling approximately 1.83cts. Total weight 7.6gms.
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An amethyst, pink sapphire and diamond dress ring, in 14ct white gold setting of cushion shape, with a central 3.00ct oval cut amethyst framed by a bezel of 12 small diamonds, centred on a cross of rectangular cut lilac-pink sapphires and with infill of round cut pink sapphires.
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A garnet and diamond cluster dress ring, set in 18ct gold, with a round cut garnet of estimated 1.06ct surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds with estimated TDW 0.83cts.
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An amethyst and diamond dress ring, set in 14ct gold, the large facetted oval amethyst claw set and framed by four petals set with 16 small diamonds.
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An early 20th century lady's 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the lozenge form panel with three oval facet cut sapphires spaced by two old cut diamonds, pierced side panels to the mount.
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An antique handmade18ct. yellow gold and three diamond ring, the old mine cut diamonds set in a row totalling 0.40ct. within an open conforming shaped frame and with looped shoulders.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond dress ring, the three circular facet cut rubies spaced by two old cut diamonds, claw set, pierced design to the borders. Hallmarked Chester 1919
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A lady's 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond ring, the three modern brilliant cut diamonds each of approx. 0.20 to 0.25ct. spaced by two oval facet cut rubies, mildly raised gold bars between.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond rings, one a solitaire with a princess cut diamond suspended within a U-form setting, four small princess cut diamonds to each shoulder within channel settings; together with an eternity band with 12 princess cut diamonds channel set to the top.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and tortoiseshell panelled ring, the rectangular cabochon panel in a rub-over setting. a leaf design in yellow gold to each shoulder.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the large oval faceted claw set sapphire framed by 12 small brilliant cut diamonds, basket mount.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond bridge type ring, the three graduating sapphires set flat and spaced by four small brilliant cut diamonds, scroll work to the side mount.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold and platinum opal and seed pearl cluster ring, the circular milk opal cabochon displaying good fire in a rub-over mount, totally encircled by 11 seed pearls, basket form mount below, forked shoulders.
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A 9ct. gold and bloodstone ring, the rectangular form polished bloodstone in a rub-over mount, plain graduating shank.
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An 18ct. gold and yellow sapphire ring, the 0.70ct. cushion cut yellow sapphire in a rub-over mount in a high plain domed shank. 9gms.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, the small central round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by a further eight round brilliant cut diamonds, upright shoulders.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, small facet cut pink and blue sapphires set as nine flowerheads with the central flower set with a small single cut diamond. Double wire rope loop shoulders and mount on a plain rounded shank. Weight of sapphires 2.20cts.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond dress ring, a diamond set flower head to the centre of a double row folded ribbon style cross-over mount set with agate and single cut diamonds. TDW 0.53cts.
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold contemporary dress ring, the four ribbons set with small brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. white gold, diamond and sapphire ring, the 1.25 oval mixed cut sapphire in a high rub-over mount with 15 small round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder. Plain domed shank.
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An 18ct. white gold and sapphire ring, 37 small round facet cut sapphires set in three rows to the plain domed shank, a small round brilliant cut diamond set into the shank profile.
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An onyx and diamond pendant, set in 9ct gold, the 1.2 cm diameter facetted round black onyx framed by a halo of 30 claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, open framed back, suspended from an enhancer bail.
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A Victorian tiger's claw pendant, with engraved unmarked gold cap and a rose gold clasp.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond set cross pendant, the cross set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.34cts.
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A pair of 1920s 14ct. yellow gold and mother-of-pearl gentleman's cufflinks, the panels of button form with central seed pearl to each, gold encased backs and fittings.
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A pair of late 19th century carnelian and 9ct. gold drop earrings, the long tapered oval drops with gold cap mounts suspended from circular cabochon carnelians set in gold claw mounts, hoop fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of early 20th century estate 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and seed pearl drop earrings, the leaf, floral and bow sections entirely set with 26 rubies, one missing and 44 seed pearls, one missing, the two sections each suspended by two chains, fittings for pierced ears, in original fitted box.
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A pair of diamond solitaire stud earrings, set in 14ct. yellow gold, estimated TDW 0.70cts.
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