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New Zealand Music, Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:889
Sale Title:New Zealand Music, Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:760
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:648
Date:28-May-2019
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A 19th century Chinese papier mache oval panel, the traditional coastal scene with gilt and red highlights. 69.5 x 54 cm.
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Two small Chinese ivory figures, a young boy and a man with acrobatic child in his arms. Height 6 cm.
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A carved wood Chinese figure of Kuanyin, the serene goddess with right hand in vitaka mudra stands upon a lotus throne. Height 40.5 cm.
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An old carved wooden Chinese figure of a bodhisattva, standing holding a jar and a metal staff, on double lotus plinth base. Remnants of gilding and old varnish finish. Height 59 cm
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A Chinese porcelain figure of a standing warrior god, wearing famille vert robe and carrying a sword. Height 42 cm.
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A Thai Sawankhalok circular lidded box and three Chinese porcelain lidded boxes, variously decorated in blue and white. largest diameter 8 cm
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Three Chinese small jars, each with various blue and white decoration. Tallest height 8 cm
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Six pieces of Chinese Qingbai glazed porcelain, five wine cups and a small bowl in the Song manner. largest diameter 10 cm.
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Five small Chinese porcelain saucer dishes, all with various blue and white decoration. Largest diameter 11 cm.
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Four Chinese small bowls, all with various blue and white decoration. Largest diameter 11.5 cm.
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A pair of Chinese ginger jars, decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers in relief, black on white crackle glaze ground, with carved stands, old damage to both. 13 x 15 cm.
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A pair of Chinese porcelain covered bowls, decorated in famille rose with tribute poetry and figures including Empress Wu. Covers and bases with Daoguang six character marks. Provenance: Private Collection [purchased Singapore 1996]. Diameter 10.3 cm, height 8 cm
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A Chinese Imperial porcelain rice bowl, the exterior decorated with bats on a pink ground, six character mark to base.
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A pair of massive mirror matched Chinese porcelain vases, bottle shape, decorated in underglaze blue on an ochre ground with sinuous dragons in flight on a background of scattered clouds and lightning, low on the body further dragons circle amongst rolling waves. A square scroll pattern at the mouth repeated on the foot ring. Six character Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 63 cm.
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A Chinese turquoise-ground porcelain wine cup, finely decorated with peaches and bats. Guangxu mark to the base and possibly of the period. Height 5.6 cm
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Six small Chinese porcelain jarlets, all with various celadon glazes. Largest diameter 7.5 cm.
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A Chinese pottery jar, a ewer and a small jarlet, squat circular with lug handles at the shoulder (degraded dun glaze), dark brown glazed single handled ovoid ewer, and green lead glazed squat circular jarlet. Tallest 16 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain blue and white vase, squat ovoid with octagonal mouth, decorated with panels of eight horses. Height 34 cm.
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A Chinese Canton enamel porcelain bowl, painted in famille rose with floral sprigs and bouquets, a gilt hop border at the rim, monogrammed in script 'MT' to the side within a gilt ribbon swagged cartouche. Circa 1775. Diameter 29 cm, height 12.5 cm.
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A pair of good old Chinese lustrous porcelain lidded tea bowls on saucers, the body exterior and lid with polychrome extensive coastal landscapes and with calligraphy in black
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An exceptional Chinese porcelain large vase, the Tianqiuping shaped vase with two circular enamelled rondels decorated with figures within courtyard settings dominated in famille rose, the blue ground body richly gilded with leaves, florals, scrolls and auspicious symbols, Yongzheng (1723-1735) mark to the base. Height 50 cm. Provenance: Purchased Cordys Antique Sale of 31st May 1984, Lot 147, achieving $5600.
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A rare and large French ormolu-mounted Chinese Ming dynasty celadon porcelain bowl, the mounts by Henry Dasson, Paris, signed and dated 1878. The late 16th/early 17th century bowl made from the inverted shoulder section of a massive vase, the surface decorated with incised floral pattern. The gilt-bronze mounts in exuberant rococo manner. Width 61 cm, height 40.5 cm. Note: The mounting of Oriental porcelain in ormolu (gilt-bronze) heightened the impact of what was a luxury ware. The mounts were produced…
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An exceptional quality cigar humidor, the rectangular mildly domed top box of lacquered finished pommele wood, surmounted with twin relief swirling sterling silver dragons confronting each other to the lid's centre, cedar lining with humidification device and hygrometer. 35 x 25 x 12.5 cm. Note: The original supplier 'Lotus Arts de Vivre' notes with regards this humidor: 'The dragon occupies a very important position in Chinese mythology, it shows up in arts, literature, poetry, architecture, songs and…
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A Chinese hardwood large brush pot, cylindrical with columns of incised calligraphy, dark tone. Height 19.2 cm, depth 18.4 cm.
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A Chinese large baluster blue and white vase, hand painted decoration of four warriors on horseback, encircling borders. Height 53 cm.
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A pair of Chinese bronze censers, ovoid shape with domed covers surmounted by kylins, raised on four feet, decorated with panels of dragons and lotus. Height 19 cm
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A 19th century large and fine Chinese embroidery, dominantly in gold thread with hexagonal precious boxes decorated with traditional symbolism on blue silk ground. 78 x 63.5 cm, framed under glass.
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A Tibetan thangka, painted on fine linen with a central seated buddha framed by numerous bodhisattva on a red background. In contemporary frame. 50 x 39 cm
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A Tibetan portable Buddhist shrine (gau), circular, silver repousse and copper, the front decorated with Buddhist symbols framing a window displaying a small Buddhist statuette, in brocade carry bag. Diameter 17 cm.
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An uncommon Tibetan lama's collar of thirteen brass masks, modelled as skulls and other demons/deities threaded on a rawhide strip and stitched to a brocade, canvas backed panel. Each with remnant red pigment. Overall height 74 cm approx.
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A Tibetan brass statuette of the four-armed Chenrezik bodhisattva, (Avalokite?vara), modelled seated on a lotus throne. Height 65 cm
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A good old Japanese carved boxwood and ivory large figure of a puppy seller, the finely carved ivory highlights include his left hand raised supporting the puppy, his head, baskets, ruyi sceptre, etc., finely detailed, with an inset oval green stained ivory tablet to base with character marks. Some faults. Height 30 cm.
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A Japanese ivory okimono, of a reclining man with book, signed. Length 6 cm
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A Japanese ivory okimono of a basket maker, he sits with contorted legs holding a basket and tools in front of him. Signed. Height 4 cm
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A vintage carved ivory erotic netsuke, the two-piece carving with fine engraved stained highlights, character marks to base.
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A vintage carved ivory erotic netsuke, red character mark in tablet to base.
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A pair of vintage Japanese Sumida figured small baluster vases, traditional sculpted figure to each clambering upon a rocky outcrop, glazed top section. Height 12 cm.
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A c.1900 decorative silver Albert chain, the double bar links with knotted rope twist links between, two clips and single medallion attached. Length 43 cm.
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A small 9ct gold and bead sautoir, the fine delicate chain terminating in an old turquoise bead.
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A vintage long carved ivory bead necklace, graduating with the largest bead of 1.8 cm diameter. Length 76 cm.
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A Victorian single strand coral necklace, of 122 graduating beads with two carved coral flowers and three leaves suspended from the base. Metal push clasp.
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A stylish vintage Danish silver and amber necklace, by Niels Erik From, the oval cabochon amber panel framed by a conforming silver ring, silver bar form necklace, stamped maker's details, c.1960s.
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An Ethiopian copal amber necklace, red and butterscotch interspersed with sterling silver and bone beads, with sterling silver hook and eye clasp. Length 63 cm
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A Baltic amber turquoise and silver bead necklace, a single strand of graduated amber chips with turquoise and Yemeni silver beads, sterling silver hook and eye clasp. Length 74 cm.
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A single strand Baltic amber necklace, of graduated amber chips with six Yemeni coral prayer beads, sterling silver beads and a silver plated Eastern pendant suspended from the base, with sterling silver hook and eye clasp. Length 52 cm.
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A banded agate large bead on garnet bead necklace, the lozenge form banded agate bead upon a fine garnet bead necklace.
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A late 19th century gold mounted tiger's claw pendant, the engraved gold mount with suspension loop attached.
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A Chinese 14ct. yellow gold mounted carved jade goldfish pendant, pale grey tone, green jade set eyes, stamped gold marks.
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A 9ct rose gold and ivory pendant, an ivory panel painted with an image of the Qutb Minar (Delhi 1311), in rose gold mount and under rock crystal, suspension ring.
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An early 20th century 9ct. gold mounted cameo pendant, the classical woman in profile held in a plain cross form mount highlighted with seed pearls.
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A gold nugget pendant, a small natural form gold nugget with some quartz remaining suspended on a gold ring, together with a 9ct. rose gold catch and chain.
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An early 1900 9ct rose gold medal, 'Fowler Cup', 1901. 3.9gm.
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An early 1900 9ct rose gold medal, 'Hayman Cup' 1912, with suspension ring. 4gm
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An early 1900 rose gold medal, N.Z.R.A. Champion Team, 1920. Stamped HM, possibly for Hans Mortensen, Woodville.
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An early 1900 9ct gold medal, 'Handicap Cup' 1912, with suspension ring and also converted into a brooch. 5gm.
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A silver and gold Masonic pendant, the gold Masonic symbols, under glass and in a silver frame.
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A 9ct gold fob seal, the frame of a rearing horse with shield, onyx seal with intaglio carving of helmeted Greek man.
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A 9ct gold fob seal, the frame with a base of shields, with a matching shield carved into the citrine base.
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An antique style gold plated fob seal, clip attached.
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An American late 1800s gold plated locket, floral design set with crystals to the front, opens to reveal maker's mark and space for photos.
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A c.1900 Dennison Watch Co. gold plated sovereign case, traditional engraved form with push-button release, initials engraved to front.
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A c.1900 Dennison Watch Co. gold plated sovereign case, traditional engraved form with push-button release.
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A 9ct gold and enamel brooch, the rose gold bar set with an enamel badge from the Indian Medical Service.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and citrine brooch, the oval facet cut claw set citrine in an open mount with restrained scroll detail.
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A contemporary silver and turquoise large brooch, abstract tapered form with relief applied decoration of leaping deer and other forms, set with a large turquoise panel, further decoration and artist's details to reverse 'SDP 96'. Length 12.5 cm.
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A Victorian hand-painted portrait miniature brooch, in decorative pinchbeck frame, the bearded gent in profile, finely painted on ivory panel, decorative frame.
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A c.1920 silver and enamel dragonfly brooch, the mustard yellow dominant tone with green and black enamel highlights, with maker's and silver marks for John Atkins & Son. Length 3.8 cm.
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An Edwardian diamond set gold miniature photo frame brooch, the rectangular frame highlighted with old cut diamonds, 18ct. white gold frame on a 9ct. rose gold pin.
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A modernist triangular puff form brooch, small impressed geometric motif, maker's mark to the reverse, 'K in a circle'. Width 7.2 cm.
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An early 20th century gold bearing quartz nugget brooch, the natural form nugget displaying good gold content held by secure claws and a bar with scroll detail, testing as 14ct. gold. 6.9gm.
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A c.1900 silver mounted tiger's claw brooch, the cap and strap mount engraved with florals and leaves.
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A c.1900 European hand painted porcelain portrait brooch, engraved gilt frame, the young woman with open V-neck blouse wearing a pendant necklace. Length 4.8 cm.
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A Victorian silver fouled anchor brooch, set with various agate stones. Length 7.5 cm.
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An 18ct gold and pietra dura brooch, the Etruscan style frame holding a floral pietra dura plaque..
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A silver and green enamel snake brooch, some losses. Birmingham 1913 by Arthur Johnson Smith. Length 6.5 cm.
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An unusual 9ct gold brooch, scrolling and leaf frame with a central white agate panel set with a gold snake, possible New Zealand, in New Zealand jewellery box.
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A lady's vintage 18ct. yellow and white gold ruby and diamond set bar brooch, hand assembled, the central mixed cut oval shaped natural ruby of good colour flanked by two round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.60ct.
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A pair of 14ct gold emerald and diamond earrings, the 1.50ct. pear shaped emerald in a rubover mount and suspended from a single diamond set hook. TEW 3.00ct.
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A pair of 14ct gold pearl and diamond drop earrings, the .9 cm silver-white pearl suspended from a five stone diamond drop, on posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct. gold tanzanite and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.82ct. round cornflower-blue tanzanite and surrounded by 18 round brilliant cut diamonds, basket style mount with posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond drop earrings, the 2.87ct pear shape tanzanite claw-set and suspended from a three stone diamond drop, posts for pierced ears. TTW 5.75ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond earrings, a 1.87ct. pear shaped Ceylonese sapphire claw set and surrounded by twenty four round brilliant-cut diamonds, TSW 3.75ct, TDW 0.48ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond earrings, three dark blue oval cut sapphires claw-set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended by two diamond links, posts for pierced ears, TSW 9.37ct, TDW 1.16ct.
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A pair of platinum emerald and diamond Art Deco style earrings, a 3.17ct emerald cut emerald (both heavily included) bezel set and suspended from a diamond encrusted Art Deco style mount, hooks for pierced ears, TEW 6.35ct, TDW 0.50ct.
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A pair of 18ct gold diamond cluster earrings, a 0.73ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by twelve small round brilliant cut diamonds in a square mount, posts for pierced ears, TDW 1.97ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, a 0.95ct oval cut diamond claw set, posts for pierced ears, TDW 1.91ct, colour F/G.
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A magnificent modern diamond necklace, the 53 looping sections of tapered form entirely pave set with modern brilliant cut diamonds, each individual looping section set with baguette cut diamonds, the 765 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 18.75cts, the 194 baguette diamonds totalling 12.35cts. TDW 31.10ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond necklace, graduating square articulated links set with twenty two small round brilliant cut diamonds to the base, push clasp with safety catches. 32gm.
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An 18ct white gold morganite and diamond pendant, a 46.72ct chequerboard cut morganite of vivid peach-pink tones (included) claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, the diamond set bale in an Odeon Art Deco style, together with a fine 18ct white gold chain set with four round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.28ct (including chain).
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An impressive 1.2ct. solitaire diamond ring, the modern round brilliant cut of colour 'I', clarity 'Si2' and of 'Good' cut.
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An 18ct gold three stone diamond ring, a 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a 0.53ct round brilliant diamond to each side, TDW 2.06ct.
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A 14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond ring, the 8.67ct. oval cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by twenty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.52ct.
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A 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond ring, the 1.40ct oval cut tanzanite claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, the split shoulders set with additional diamonds, TDW 1.00ct.
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A 14ct white gold blue topaz and diamond ring, the 18.99ct emerald cut topaz claw set with 0.38ct round brilliant cut diamond set to each shoulder, TDW 0.76ct.
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An 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 2.25ct. oval mixed cut medium blue sapphire claw set and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.59ct.
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A platinum diamond and sapphire Art Deco ring, the central 0.38ct Old European cut diamond bezel set in a marquis shaped open diamond encrusted mount, a row of six rectangular cut sapphires in a diagonal row, central diamond colour E-F, TDW 0.98ct.
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A 9ct white gold blue topaz and diamond ring, the oval chequerboard cut blue topaz claw set and surrounded by thirty-four small round brilliant cut diamonds, the upright claws each with a diamond set to the top, the mount and shoulders decoratively pierced.
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A 14ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, the 2.48ct oval cut emerald claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with diamonds set to the split shoulders, TDW 0.75ct.
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An 18ct white gold ruby and diamond Art Deco style ring, the 1.50ct round brilliant cut diamond bezel set and surrounded by tapering baguette cut rubies, with further diamonds set to each side and to the shoulders, TDW 2.10ct, TRW 1.50ct.
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An 18ct white gold ruby and diamond Art Deco style ring, the 0.29ct. emerald cut diamond bezel set with four tapering baguette cut rubies to each side, the pierced mount set with round brilliant cut diamonds, TRW 1.06ct, TDW 0.47ct.
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