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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:197
Sale Title:Tony White | The Jeweler's EyeLots with images:192
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:181
Date:11-Oct-2020
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A pair of cultured pearl ear clips, designed as a bee, the abdomen set with a black cultured pearl, measuring approximately 11.25 x 10.18 mm and 11.55 x 10.10 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 240 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 24 mm
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A cultured pearl and diamond necklace with a green beryl and diamond pendant, composed of a graduated strand of thirty five cultured Tahitian South Sea pearls, measuring approximately from 10.22 x 9.80 mm to 11.65 x 10.85 mm, accented with gold spacers set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the clasp set with single-cut diamonds, the triangular-shaped green beryl, weighing approximately 310 cts, to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, estimated total diamond weight 3.40 cts, mounted in 18ct and 14ct…
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A pair of cultured pearl, golden beryl and diamond earrings, composed of a round black cultured pearl, measuring approximately 11.88 mm and 121 mm, to a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a pear-shaped golden beryl, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.60 cts, mounted in 18ct bi-coloured gold, length 45 mm
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A smokey quartz intaglio and crystal bead bracelet, comprising four rows of clear and smoky quartz faceted beads set to the centre with an intaglio in gold mount and with a gold Medusa clasp, the intaglio showing Palaemon (Palaimon) riding a sea-creature. Palaemon was a sea-god protector of sailors and fishermen who was primarily depicted as a boy riding a dolphin-back. He was originally the boy Melicertes, child of Ino of Thebes. His father was driven mad by Hera, and Ino, fleeing his wrath, leapt into…
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A green zircon, moonstone and cultured pearl pendant brooch, 1994, centering a faceted heart-shaped green zircon, measuring approximately 14.15 x 9.62 mm, framed by a cluster of cultured keshi pearls and gold leaves, atop a moonstone cabochon, signed white, fitted with pendant hook, gross weight approximately 32.20 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 47 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 107
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A bronze articulated model of a crab, Japan, Meiji period (late 19th century) the crab constructed of numerous parts joined together, the claws open and the limbs move, the details of the shell and body finely incised, unsigned length 22 cm
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The book of the pearl the history, Art, science, and industry of the Queen of gems, George Frederick Kunz and Charles Hugh Stevenson first edition, frontispiece, numerous plates (several colour), publisher's decorative cloth gilt, New York, the century Co., 1908
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A tortoiseshell trinket box, the cover set with an oval-cut smokey quartz handle, with sterling silver base and ball feet, together with a carved nautilus shell in low relief, the back with a round cartouche enclosing a sailing ship and surrounded by a geometric design, the word 'Colonies' engraved across the central band, the back with round cartouche enclosing the bust of a man surrounded by a pattern flowers and leaves height 7 cm (trinket box)
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A Collectors chest with brass handles, each drawer containing shell and urchin specimens, comprising nine drawers 91.5 cm wide x 51 cm deep x 108 cm high
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A cultured pearl, diamond and corallium rubrum brooch, designed as a bird perched atop a coral base, the torso set with a cultured grey keshi pearl, measuring approximately 18.56 x 12.55 x 10.36 mm, the head and tail set in gold and accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.50 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 54 mm
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A pair of corallium rubrum, gold and cultured paua pearl earrings, circa 2001, of abstract design, set with a coral segment, cultured, round paua pearl, measuring approximately 11.59 mm and 11.52 mm, and gold leaf accents, signed white, gross weight approximately 28.80 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 38 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 42, for earrings of similar design.
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A pink Peruvian opal necklace, composed of twenty round pink Peruvian opal beads, measuring approximately 20.11 mm, gross weight approximately 194.80 grams, clasp in silver, length 430 mm
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An opal and diamond ring, centring a round white opal, measuring approximately 14.54 x 13.40 mm, to a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.50 cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, size P
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A corallium rubrum bracelet, composed of two strands of coral beads, measuring approximately 7.65 mm, held in place with gold spacers set at intervals and completed with a larger oval-shaped coral clasp mounted in gold, signed white, gross weight approximately 39.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 180 mm
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A corallium rubrum pendant necklace, centring a pendant of polished coral and gold foliate detail, suspended from a graduated row of polished coral beads, with magnetic clasp, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold, length 430 mm
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A pair of chalcedony earrings, centring an oval-shaped chalcedony cabochon, measuring approximately 18.85 x 14.74 x 8.25 mm, to gold frame, signed white, gross weight approximately 23.30 grams, length 23 mm
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A pair of chalcedony and diamond earrings, each centring a sugarloaf chalcedony to a round brilliant diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.60 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 21 mm
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A cultured pearl, opal and diamond necklace, composed of two strands of cultured pearls, measuring approximately 8.66 x 8.65 mm, to an oval-shaped black opal clasp within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, accented with gold spacers, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.20 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 410 mm
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An opal and diamond ring, centring an oval white opal, measuring approx. 18.1 x 11.9 mm, to a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 2.50cts total, mounted in 18ct gold, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.50cts, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 16gm, ring size N.
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings, centring a button-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 13.27 x 12.12 mm and 13.35 x 12.41 mm, to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.80 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 20 mm
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A sapphire ring, set with an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon, weighing approximately 19.80 cts, signed white, gross weight approximately 18.90 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, size O
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A pair of cabochon tanzanite earrings, each set with an oval tanzanite cabochon, measuring approximately 14.67 x 11.10 x 7.14 mm, nestled on four gold leaves, signed white, gross weight approximately 21.50 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 29 mm
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A tanzanite necklace, composed of four graduated strands of tanzanite beads, measuring from approximately 57 mm to 10.68 mm, completed with a textured gold clasp designed as a bow, gross weight approximately 1730 grams, the clasp mounted in 18ct gold, length 415 mm
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A pair of blue and brown glass intaglio earrings, the brown glass intaglio depicting a male figure, the blue glass intaglio depicting a female figure, both in the Roman-style, accompanied by coloured glass intaglio drops with pearl attachments signed white, fitted with pendant hooks, gross weight approximately 19.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 25 mm
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A pair of 19th century ormolu six branch candelabra, Louis XVI style, early 20th century the scrolling arms centered by central candle on reeded column supports with lion paw triform base, on marble stands. 74 cm high
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A George II style verde scagliola marble top giltwood console table, in the manner of William Kent the rectangular marble top over a fluted frieze centered with pierced scroll carved cartouche, on acanthus headed serpentine and scroll legs ending in block feet 162.5 cm wide x 54.5 cm deep x 89.5 cm high
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A pair of tourmaline and diamond pendent earrings, suspending a fancy-cut brown tourmaline pendant, framed and surmounted by round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, fitted with pendant hooks, estimated total diamond weight 60 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 52 mm
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A sapphire and diamond ring, centring an oval-shaped brown sapphire, the shoulders set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 10 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, size N
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A cultured pearl and diamond necklace, composed of a graduated strand of thirty one cultured, golden South Sea pearls, the largest measuring approximately 15.66 x 165 mm, to a ball clasp set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1.40 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 450 mm
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A pair of sapphire and diamond ear clips together with a pair of green tourmaline and diamond drops and a pair of beryl drops, the ear clips set with a cushion-shaped yellow sapphires framed by a double row of round brilliant-cut diamonds, one of the interchangeable pendants set with a pear-shaped orange beryl, the other set with a cushion-shaped green tourmaline framed by a double row of round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 50 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, length 42 mm (3…
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A coloured diamond and diamond ring, centring an oval-shaped brown diamond, weighing approximately 0.90 ct, to a surround of pave-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated remaining diamond weight 10 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, size O
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A fine Empire ormolu figural mantle clock, depicting Virgil, the silver dial with Roman numerals, within bronze and ormolu mounted case, mounted with Virgil figure, lyre, the base with ormolu classical figure reserve. Mechanism with impressed 'Ci 1822' 43.5 x 14 x 68.5 cm
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A bronze sculpture of a bird on a marble plinth, with verdigris patina, incised '3131' to the throat 32 cm including plinth
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A cultured pearl, topaz, coloured diamond and diamond necklace, circa 2012, composed of three strands of graduated, faceted black diamonds beads, centering on a pendant set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a triangular-shaped orange topaz and drop-shaped cultured black pearl, measuring approximately 184 x 10.63 mm, signed white, estimated total white diamond weight 1.20 ct, mounted in 18ct bi-coloured gold, length 420 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p.…
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A sapphire and moonstone bracelet, composed of fourteen rows of graduated faceted sapphire beads, measuring approximately from 2.62 to 5.16 mm, with gold spacers interspersed, completed with an oval-shaped moonstone clasp, measuring approximately 23.55 x 20.95 mm, with gold frame, signed white, gross weight approximately 95.20 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 185 mm
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A pair of diamond and cultured pearl pendent earrings, suspending a drop-shaped cultured Tahitian pearl, measuring approximately 17.50 x 16.78 mm and 16.85 x 16.30 mm, topped and surmounted by round brilliant-cut diamonds, with alternate drops in a pair of pear-shaped kunzite pendent drops set in 18ct white gold signed white, fitted with pendant hook, estimated total diamond weight 6.25 cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 52 mm
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A coloured sapphire and diamond ring, centrally set with an oval-shaped yellow sapphire, weighing approximately 6.65 cts, to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.25 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size N
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A pair of fire opal earrings, centrally set with a fire opal cabochon, measuring approximately 17.80 x 12.95 x 8.85 mm and 17.58 x 13.29 x 8.80 mm, to a gold leaf surround, signed white, gross weight approximately 17.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 24 mm
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A carnelian intaglio ring, the carnelian intaglio depicting a man in the Roman-style, signed white, gross weight approximately 12.90 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size P
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An assembled group of two mounted emu eggs and a mounted coconut cup, mounted by Tony White in Australian sterling silver each with Tony White hallmarks. The coconut cup with billiard ball stem, and emu egg box with amber finial, 22.5, 19.5, 18.5 cm
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Two emu eggs, mounted by Tony White one example with a white marble plinth, another with a travertine plinth, one with hallmarks to base 27 cm, 23.5 cm heights (2)
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A marlin bill, mounted by Tony White in sterling silver with bivalve decoration, stamped 'White Stg Sil', with travertine plinth 45 cm high including plinth
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A cultured pearl necklace, composed of nineteen cultured Baroque pearls, measuring from approximately 133 x 19.93 mm to 15.21 x 25.30 mm, gross weight approximately 136.90 grams, clasp in silver, length 44.5 cm
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A tourmaline and cultured pearl brooch, modelled as a butterfly, the wings set with carved bi-coloured tourmaline, the abdomen set with a Baroque cultured pearl, measuring approximately 14.55 x 8.16 x 9.16 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 27.70 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 38 mm
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A vari-coloured tourmaline bracelet, composed of six tumbled tourmaline beads in various green, blue and red hues, gross weight approximately 56.40 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 200 mm
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A pair of tourmaline, moonstone and diamond earrings, circa 2010, suspending a carved pink tourmaline plaque of floral design, measuring approximately 220 x 11.60 x 3.88 mm, framed and surmounted by round brilliant-cut diamonds and completed with a pear-shaped moonstone cabochon drop, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 2.50 cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 60 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 30, for earrings of similar design.
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A sapphire and tourmaline bracelet, composed of fourteen rows of faceted pink sapphire beads to a faceted, lozenge-shaped blue tourmaline clasp, measuring approximately 244 x 17.22 mm, with gold frame, signed white, gross weight approximately 60.10 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 190 mm
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A pair of pink sapphire and diamond earrings, together with a pair of pink sapphire and diamond pendants and a pair of cultured pearl pendants, modelled as a tulip, the earrings centrally set with an oval-shaped pink sapphire to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, one of the interchangeable pendants set with a pear-shaped pink sapphire of similar design, the other set with a round grey cultured pearl, measuring approximately 15.33 mm and 15.36 mm, the earrings signed white, estimated total diamond…
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A pair of matched chests on stands, Bareilly, Northern India, mid 19th century one with fitted handled tray, the other plain, each decorated in typical gilt Chinoiserie scenes within diaper borders set on foliate and scroll carved stands 96 cm wide x 64 cm deep x 106 cm high. For a similar example, see Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number 02325, which notes that 'Bareilly is a city in northern India that in the 19th century was famous for its painted and varnished furniture. Bareilly…
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A pair of ruby and diamond earrings, circa 1988, the ruby plaques carved with floral and foliate detail to the face and reverse, diamonds approximately 3.60cts total, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold, length 2.8 cm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 98
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An impressive ruby and diamond necklace, composed of five rows of polished ruby beads, measuring from approximately 3.79 to 5.62 mm, accentuated with diamond set plaques, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold estimated total diamond weight 1.65cts, length 48 cm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 98
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A ruby and diamond bracelet, composed of three rows of polished ruby beads, accentuated with diamond set plaques, diamonds approximately 1.20cts total, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold, length 21.5 cm
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A sapphire and diamond necklace, circa 2014, composed of a double strand of graduated round sapphire beads, measuring from approximately 84 to 11.75 mm, enhanced with two gold links set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by a pair of gold spacers and completed with a clasp of similar design, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 3.50 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 484 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 47, for a necklace of similar design.
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings, of abstract design, the centre pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, flanked by a pair of Baroque cultured keshi pearls, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 10 ct, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 29 mm
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings, centring a cultured black pearl, measuring 12.90 mm and 12.55 mm, to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.60 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 19 mm
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A cultured pearl, peridot and diamond necklace, composed of a strand of cultured Tahitian South Sea pearls, measuring approximately 11.27 x 11.14 mm, centering an oval-shaped peridot, weighing approximately 21.87 cts, flanked and accented by round brilliant-cut diamond detail, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.22 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, length 470 mm
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A pair of green tourmaline and diamond ear clips, of floral design, centring a circular-cut green tourmaline to a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds and further green tourmaline detail, signed white, fitted with pendant hooks, estimated total diamond weight 10 ct, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 21 mm
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A cultured pearl and diamond ring, centring on a round cultured Tahitian South Sea pearl, measuring approximately 14.85 mm, highlighted with round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 0.50 ct, mounted in 18ct white gold, ring size P
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A pair of peridot, diamond and cultured pearl earrings, surmounted by a cultured, black, round pearl, measuring approximately 10.10 mm and 9.99 mm, atop a cross set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and an oval-shaped peridot, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 1.30 ct, mounted in 18ct gold, length 27 mm
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Tim Storrier (born 1949), Reef dreaming, 1986 titled, dated and signed lower right 'Bottle and Reflection, Storrier, 1986' synthetic polymer paint on paper 103 x 151 cm. Provenance: Australian Galleries, Sydney collection of the late Tony White, Sydney
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A corallium rubrum and cultured pearl necklace, circa 2014, composed of three strands of coral branches interspersed with cultured keshi pearl spacers, measuring approximately 8.60 x 6.85 mm, and gold beads to a black mabe pearl clasp, signed white, gross weight approximately 98.80 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 426 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 41, for a necklace of similar design, dated 2014.
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A corallium rubrum and keshi pearl brooch, designed as a bird nested on a branch, the pearl approximately 15.20 mm, signed white, mounted in 18ct gold, length 5.3 cm
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A cultured pearl, corallium rubrum and diamond necklace, circa 2001, the pendant set with an oval angel skin coral cabochon framed and accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds, to a graduated strand of bronze cultured pearls, measuring from approximately 10.88 mm to 12.20 mm, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 2.50 cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 450 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 42, for necklace of similar design, dated 2001.
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A pair of cultured pearl, corallium rubrum and diamond pendent ear clips, the bronze cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.4 mm and 12.9 mm, brilliant cut diamonds approximately 0.50cts total, coral plaques approximately 24.6 mm long each, mounted in 18ct gold length 4.5 cm
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A pair of pink tourmaline, cultured pearl and quartz earrings, the floral pendants centrally set with a button-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 6.60 mm, surmounted by a rectangular-cut pink tourmaline and larger button-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 9.90 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 300 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 50 mm
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A ruby necklace, composed of two strands of graduated polished ruby beads, measuring from approximately 6.44 x 3.80 mm to 10.84 x 80 mm, accented with gold spacers and completed with a gold clasp with lion motif, signed white, gross weight approximately 151.90 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 435 mm
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A pair of pink tourmaline and diamond ear clips, centring a carved red tourmaline cabochon to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 20 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length 27 mm
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A cultured pearl and green tourmaline brooch, circa 2000, depicting a songbird perched between two carved green tourmalines of floral design, the head and torso set with a cultured keshi pearl with gold eyes, beak and tail, suspending a cultured Baroque pearl, measuring approximately 139 x 137 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately 36.50 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 49 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 103, for a brooch of similar design, dated 2000.
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A pair of ruby and diamond earrings, together with a pair of moonstone pendants and a pair of tourmaline pendants, the earrings set with a kite-shaped ruby cabochon, weighing approximately 15.25 cts in total, to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, one of the interchangeable pendants set with a pear-shaped moonstone cabochon, the other set with a pear-shaped tourmaline cabochon, the earrings signed white and fitted with pendant hooks, estimated total diamond weight 1.60 cts, mounted in 18ct gold, length…
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Alexander Michael, the bones of Leviticus signed Alexander Michael porcelain length 41 cm, 34 cm, 30 cm. Exhibited the bones of Leviticus, Maunsell Wicks gallery, Sydney
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A pair of aquamarine and diamond ear clips, circa 2010, the pendants set with a cushion-shaped aquamarine, measuring approximately 16.99 x 14.86 x 8.32 mm, the tops set with a circular-cut aquamarine to a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, signed white, estimated total diamond weight 2.15 cts, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 36 mm. Cf. A. Quan, Tony White Jeweller, New South Wales, Tony White, 2016, p. 67
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A cultured pearl and aquamarine brooch, Whimsically designed as a bird set with an oval aquamarine, measuring approximately 15.65 x 11.67 x 9.77 mm, the head and tail both set with a keshi pearl, signed white, gross weight approximately 23.70 grams, mounted in 18ct white gold, length 50 mm
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An aquamarine necklace, composed of three strands of graduated, faceted aquamarine beads, measuring from approximately 5.52 x 3.60 mm to 9.91 x 6.10 mm, gross weight approximately 107.10 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 425 mm
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