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Art | Asian | Jewels — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:222
Sale Title:Art | Asian | JewelsLots with images:220
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:130
Date:15-Jul-2018
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An ovoid shaped vase with green dragons, seal mark of Jiaqing, height 26.5 cm
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A Chinese red and blue bottle vase, decorated with a lion dog surrounded by flames, height 25 cm
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Pair cylindrical shaped hat stands, Tongzhi mark, inscribed by Huangyi, with a cyclical date of 1901, height 39 cm
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A baluster shaped jar, painted with horses amidst rocky outcrops on a swirling red ground, 19th/20th century, a slightly flaring foot rising to a rounded body and straight short neck, height 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain enamelled teapot with metal handles, inscribed by Feng Shengxiang, active in the Republic period, [1912-1941]. Provenance: Acquired in China, by an expat living in Asia in 1990s, height 16 cm
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A Chinese porcelain lidded box, a beauty seated on a rock reading, signed Xu Shanqin, a Tongzhi seal mark, 19th century, another beauty in the garden, taking a nap while leaning on a rock, painted in calm tones. Condition: small rim chips to rim of lid. Provenance: Acquired in China, by an expat living in Asia in 1990s, height 15 cm
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A Chinese lidded box, water pot and vase, Qing Dynasty, iron red marks to underside, Daoguang and Xianfeng, beehive-shaped water pot, the other two marks inscribed Shen de Tang Zhi, Daoguang period [3] diameter 6 - 14 cm
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A glazed porcelain offering dish on a raised stem, painted in iron red with bats and peaches, 19th/20th century. Condition: chip to rim and a 1 cm hairline crack. Provenance: Acquired in HK, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s, height 8 cm, diameter 15 cm
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A striated glazed bowl with elephant head handles, impressed seal mark, Qianlong, height 9.5 cm
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A blue-grey celadon arrow vase, a pear shaped body with an allover even glaze, height 18 cm
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A Chinese pale blue glazed cong shaped vase, a Qianlong, [1736-1795] seal mark, the square body is moulded on each side with raised lines below a short cylindrical neck and sits on a square foot, height 25 cm
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A large bulbous shaped vase in a moon-white crackle glaze, a Qianlong [1736-1795] seal mark, 19th/20th century, height 32 cm
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A peach bloom glazed vase, the bulbous body with a slender neck and garlic shaped mouth, the uneven red glaze stopping short of the foot, underglaze blue double rings to the base, height 23 cm
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Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper, spring landscape of the south of Yangtze river, China, attributed to song Wenzhi [1919-1999], cyclical date 1983 at lake Taihu, Jiangsu. Province 215 x 93 cm
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Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper, pine tree in a rocky outcrop, China, attributed to pan Tianshou [1897-1971], cyclical date 1955 215 x 93 cm
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A ink and colour on paper, Wintersweet on Gnarled branches, China, attributed to Wang Hui [1632 -1717], with a poem on the top right, a cyclical date on 1659, Qianlong seal mark to the top, framed 149 x 76 cm
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Ink and colour on paper, the early Autumn in Shujiang river, China, attributed to Qian Songyan [1899-1985] 215 x 93 cm
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Ink and colour on paper, plum blossoms, China, attributed to Wang Mian [1287-1359], cyclical date 1320, with six red seals and a poem on wintersweet to the left corner, framed 149 x 71 cm
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Ink and colour on silk, two red crested cranes sheltering under a pine branch in winter, China, signed with a cyclical date 1979, a pine tree and crane are symbols of longevity, framed 154 x 83 cm
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Two massive bronze alloy lamps in the shape of a horn, a distinctive decoration, and hanging chain, Central Asia, length 63 cm
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A set of six silver alloy finger bowls, Batil, with a central band of medallions, Malay Peninsula, 19th/20th century, plain and chased with a floral motif, resting on a a flat base, [6] diameter 13 cm
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A bronze alloy owl shaped vessel and cover, incised decoration and inlaid with turquoise, possibly 12th/11th century BC the long eared owl crisply cast, a pointed beak and bead like eyes, the plump body forming the vessel, raised on two stout legs at the front, and balanced with a curved and pierced tail, with mottled pale blue-green patina and some malachite encrustations, height 25 cm
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A Chinese double edged ceremonial sword with mixed metal, inscribed in archaic Script, length 64.5 cm
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A bronze alloy of a recumbent zoomorphic creature, the head turned back over the shoulder, with incised scroll and geometric pattern, the ears pricked and mouth wide open in a snarl, the tail curled on its back, length 11 cm
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A cylindrical shaped bronze pot, inlaid with silver wire, attributed to Shisou with a mark to the base, note: Shisou was a group of artisans, from a region, that were highly regarded for fine silver inlay, height 12.5 cm
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Archaic style ritual bronze censer raised on a trumpet shaped base, with Taotie masks with ring handles, silver coloured design, both the cover and stem have pierced decoration, height 21 cm
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Two brass cylindrical lime boxes, with Middle Eastern incised pattern, height 6 cm, diameter 4 cm
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Three crisply cast bronze circular bangle shape, with distinctive patina, south East Asian, bronze Age, one with spikes, the other with small square feet, probably a trivet, the other inlaid with white metal dotted triangles, each with encrusted green, reddish-brown patination diameter 7.5 - 10 cm
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A Chinese bronze weight, the smiling figure resting on one arm, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, his feet protruding from his long, flowing robe, good natural patina, length 4.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold and diamond brooch by Lucien Joseph Rene Janvier, the brooch with a bust of a lady inset with rose cut diamonds and emeralds. Lucien Joseph Rene Janvier (b. 1878) was a Belgian sculptor, jeweller, medallist and pupil of French master Faguieres and Mercie, he worked in Paris France. Wt 10 grams
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An Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant by Lucien Joseph Rene Janvier, a lily pad shaped pendant with a bust of a lady inset with rose cut diamonds. Lucien Joseph Rene Janvier (b. 1878) was a Belgian sculptor, jeweller, medallist and pupil of French master Faguieres and Mercie, he worked in Paris, France. Wt 5.1 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold agate cameo pendant depicting Zeus, a circular carved agate of Zeus framed in a yellow gold disc. Wt 8.9 grams
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An antique 18ct yellow and white gold flower diamond ring, nine round old European cut diamonds, 0.80ct mounted in a flower shaped ring. Wt 4.2 grams
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An Italian 18ct yellow gold diamond bracelet, a ribbed bracelet with three panels inset with round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.25ct, length 18.5 cm. Wt 19.6 grams
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An 18ct white gold morganite and diamond ring, one oval morganite, 6.00ct with forty round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.60ct mounted in a halo style ring. Wt 7.3 grams
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An 18ct white gold emerald and diamond ring by Hardy Brothers, Sydney, one oval emerald, 1.48 ct with round brilliant cut diamonds, with guarantee registration. Wt 5.8 grams
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An 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch, one oval ruby, 0.40ct with round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.60ct mounted in a white gold spray brooch. Wt 8.2 grams
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A platinum solitaire diamond ring, one round brilliant cut diamond, 1.91ct mounted in a platinum ring. Wt 7.2 grams
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A Jorg Heinz 18ct white gold diamond ball pendant, round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.50ct mounted in a ball pendant, hallmarked Jorg Heinz, Paspaley. Wt 6.5 grams
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An 18ct rose gold tanzanite and diamond bangle, thirty five trilliant cut tanzanites, 4.50ct with seven round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.15ct mounted in a rose gold bangle
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A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea pearl ring, a button shaped South Sea pearl, 10 mm mounted in a white gold scallop ring, with original Paspaley certificate. Wt 8.5 grams
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A Paspaley 18ct yellow gold South Sea pearl pendant, an oval Paspaley South Sea pearl, 13 mm with a yellow gold circular bail mounted on a rubber and gold collar, with original Paspaley box and certificate, length 45 cm
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A pair of Paspaley 18ct yellow gold South Sea pearl earrings, two oval pearls, 16 mm with yellow gold stud fittings. Wt 7.5 grams
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An 18ct white gold South Sea pearl and diamond ring, one South Sea pearl, 14 mm with two round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.40ct mounted in a white gold ring size N. Wt 8.2 grams
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An impressive South Sea pearl necklace with an 18ct yellow gold and diamond clasp thirty five oval South Sea pearls 12-16 mm with an 18ct white gold diamond clasp, fifteen diamonds, 0.26c, length 45 cm
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An 18ct white gold South Sea pearl and diamond ring, one South Sea pearl 13 mm, with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.60ct mounted in a white gold ring size M. Wt 7.5 grams
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A South Sea pearl necklace, graduating pearls 13-15 mm with an 18ct yellow gold clasp, length 60 cm
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An 18ct rose gold Tahitian pearl and diamond ring, one Tahitian pearl 12 mm with thirty one round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.25ct mounted in a rose gold ring. Wt 8.2 grams
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An 18ct white gold Tahitian pearl and diamond necklace, one tahitian pearl, 16 mm with round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.27 ct with an 18ct yellow gold chain, length 45 cm. Wt 20 grams
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A Tahitian pearl necklace with an 18ct yellow gold diamond clasp, thirty eight round tahitian pearls, 12 mm with an 18ct yellow gold clasp with six round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.08ct, length 45 cm
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A Victorian 18ct white gold pearl and diamond ring, two old European cut diamonds, 0.40ct with one akoya type pearl, 6 mm mounted in a ring size I. Wt 2 grams
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An Art Nouveau silver and 9ct rose gold natural pearl and diamond brooch, one natural drop shaped pearl with two rose cut diamonds, 0.15ct mounted in a silver circle brooch with rose gold leaves. Wt 6.9 grams
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A 14ct yellow gold cameo and pearl brooch, an oval carved shell cameo with eight round pearls, 2 mm in a scallop shaped frame. Wt 12 grams
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An 18ct white gold diamond and sapphire bow brooch, one European old cut diamond, 0.15ct with thirty five single cut diamonds, 0.40ct with twenty one round sapphires, 0.35ct mounted in a bow shaped brooch. Wt 4.5 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold turquoise bracelet, twisted links with twenty five half turquoise beads, 2 mm, length 20 cm. Wt 24 grams
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An 18ct white gold diamond ring, forty nine round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.82ct and thirty eight baguette diamonds, 0.66ct mounted in a white gold ring. Wt 8.8 grams
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An 18ct white gold aquamarine and diamond ring, one emerald cut aquamarine, 12.40ct with six round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.80ct mounted in a white gold ring. Wt 4.9 grams
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A 9ct white gold diamond Art Deco style ring, round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.60ct mounted in a Art Deco style ring. Wt 8.1 grams
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An 18ct yellow and white gold Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, pear shaped blue Ceylon sapphire, 3.20ct, two round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.14ct mounted in a double curved band ring size M. Wt 11.7 grams
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An 18ct white gold cognac and white diamond ring, one round brilliant cut cognac diamond, 1.52ct with fifty nine round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.59ct mounted in a white gold ring size N. Wt 3.2 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold diamond ring, one round brilliant cut diamond, 1.41ct with eight round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.25ct mounted in a yellow gold ring, with valuation certificate. Wt 5.1 grams
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A World War I Royal Air Force 9ct yellow gold diamond, emerald, sapphire and ruby sweetheart brooch, one hundred and ten diamonds 1.10ct, eight rubies 0.16ct, four emeralds, 0.08ct, eleven sapphires, 0.25ct mounted in a yellow gold wing shape brooch. Wt 12 2 grams
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A World War I Royal Flying Corps 18ct yellow gold diamond sweetheart brooch, one hundred and thirty eight rose cut diamonds, 1.50ct with enamel detail in a wing and crown brooch. The Flying Corps was founded in 1912 and existed till 1918 before eventually transforming into the RAF. Their motto was 'Through adversity to the stars'. Wt 11.1 grams
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A British Navy 18ct white and yellow gold diamond and enamel sweetheart brooch, seventy three rose cut diamonds, 1.00ct with enamel detail in a anchor, crown and laurel frame. Wt 5.6 grams
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An Australian Commonwealth Military Forces diamond and enamel bar brooch, thirty three rose cut diamonds, 0.35ct with enamel detail on a bar style brooch. Wt 5.1 grams
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An 18ct white gold diamond tennis bracelet, thirty six round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.60ct mounted in white gold square frames, length 19 cm. Wt 15.5 grams
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An 18ct white gold ruby and diamond ring, one oval ruby, 11ct with six round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.10ct mounted in a white gold ring size, length. Wt 4.8 grams
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An 18ct white gold fancy blue green tourmaline and diamond ring by Hardy Brothers, Sydney emerald cut tourmaline 4.03ct, fine teal blue-green colour, round brilliant cut diamonds 0.82ct, brilliant cut, F-G colour, VS clarity. Certificate of authenticity. Wt 9.1 grams
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An 18ct white gold blue zircon and white and blue diamond ring, a natural oval zircon, 4.38ct with thirty one round brilliant cut blue diamonds 0.26ct, treated white round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.70ct mounted in a halo style ring. Provenance: J Farren-Price. Wt 8.5 grams
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A vintage David Andersen, Norway sterling silver guilloche bracelet, consisting of cobalt blue guilloche enamel flower panels, length 19 cm. Wt 23.4 grams
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A pair of antique French gold and silver mine cut diamond earrings, two old mine cut diamonds, 0.40ct with two rose cut diamonds, 0.04ct mounted in silver frames with later edition gold hooks, French marks to hooks. Wt 2.1 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold diamond bar brooch, one mine cut diamond, 0.45ct mounted in an antique silver frame with a later addition yellow gold bar brooch. Wt 6.3 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold amethyst brooch, one oval pale purple amethyst 12ct mounted in a yellow gold free formed brooch. Wt 29.1 grams
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An 18ct white gold diamond ring, one round brilliant cut diamond, 0.90ct, colour G, clarity VS with six baguette diamonds, 0.20ct mounted in a white gold ring size M. Wt 7.6grams
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An 18ct rose gold morganite and diamond ring, one rectangle cushion cut morganite, 6.30ct with two round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.40ct mounted in a rose gold ring. Wt 7.2 grams
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A platinum Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, one oval sapphire, 3.71ct with pear and round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.28ct, with certificate of authenticity. Wt 11.1 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold twist necklace, twisted links with a box clasp, length 45 cm. Wt 32.5 grams
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A platinum sapphire and diamond ring, one oval sapphire, 2.79ct with two baguette diamonds, 0.63ct mounted in a platinum ring size M. Wt 7.7 grams
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An 18ct white gold princess cut diamond ring, one princess cut diamond, 0.50ct, colour G, clarity SI mounted in a white gold ring. Wt 4.2 grams
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An 18ct white gold diamond heart necklace, round brilliant cut diamonds mounted in a heart shaped pendant with a fine chain L42 cm
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An 18ct yellow gold bracelet with a 22ct yellow gold Mexican coin charm, foxtail linked bracelet with a 22ct yellow gold Mexican coin, 1955, length 19 cm. Wt 31.4 grams
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A Victorian rolled gold citrine seal, oval in shape with an engraved M to base
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A Victorian agate and paste gemstone brooch an oval lace agate with cushion cut paste gemstone. Wt 5.1 grams
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An antique 9ct yellow gold coral and diamond pin, a drop shaped pink coral with six rose cut diamonds, 0.06ct, with original case. Wt 3.5 grams
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A platinum sapphire and diamond halo ring one oval sapphire, 5.34ct with fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.45ct mounted in a halo style ring size M. Wt 8.6 grams
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A platinum and 18ct yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, one emerald cut emerald, 0.25ct with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.29ct mounted in a yellow gold frame with a white gold ring size M. Wt 5.7 grams
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A platinum purple cabochon jadeite and diamond ring, one oval purple jadeite, 1.10ct and baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.69ct mounted in a platinum ring, with gem report size K1/2. Wt 10.2 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold diamond, lapis and onyx ring, fifteen round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.30ct with carve onyx and lapis pieces mounted in a gold ring. Wt 6.8 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, one round green blue sapphire, 1.50ct with eight round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.20ct mounted in a yellow gold ring. Wt 5.5 grams
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A Victorian 18ct yellow gold agate seal ring, London, c1890 an oval agate with an incised seal with lion detail and Forward, hallmarked J.B and S. Wt 4.1 grams
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An Afrikaan 22ct yellow gold coin, 1896 and carved coquilla nuts bead bracelet, a solid gold Afrikaan 1896 pond coin with three rows of coquilla nut beads, length 18.5 cm. Wt 21.7 grams
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An 18ct yellow gold bloodstone ring, a square bloodstone inset in a tapering band ring. Wt 3 grams
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A Victorian 9ct yellow gold blue paste gemstone brooch, an oval blue paste gemstone mounted in a twist and leaf shaped frame. Wt 14.1 grams
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An antique rolled gold ivory miniature brooch, an oval ivory miniature with a portrait of a mother and child mounted in a rolled gold mount
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An Akoya pearl necklace with a 14ct yellow gold garnet and pearl clasp, London, round akoya pearls 7-7.5 mm with a garnet and pearl gold clasp, length 42 cm
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A pair of antique 18ct yellow and white gold diamond cufflinks, rose cut and mine cut diamonds, 0.40ct mounted in a filigree rectangle plaque. Wt 5.2 grams
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A pair of vintage 18ct yellow gold enamel and diamond cufflinks, circular cufflinks with blue and white enamel with four old European cut diamonds, 0.20ct. Wt 9.9 grams
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A pair of 14ct yellow gold lapis lazuli and diamond cufflinks, six free formed pieces of lapis lazuli with twenty two single cut diamonds, 0.35ct mounted in a rectangle gold frame. Wt 13.3 grams
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An Edwardian sterling silver oval paste gemstone buckle brooch, rounded paste gemstones inset in a silver buckle, later conversion to a brooch. Wt 17.8 grams
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An antique hand carved sterling silver circular initial brooch, circular with M R initials and leaf detail. Wt 9.9 grams
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