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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:313
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:310
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:247
Date:12-Oct-2021
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Two 18th/19th century Chinese provincial Chinese celadon dishes, one pale green the other pale blue, fine brown glazed rim. Blue underglazed mark to base of each, diameter 18 cm each.
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Three 18th/19th century Chinese provincial celadon bowls, pricked initials to well of each. Blue underglaze marks to base of each. Some chipping, diameter 13.5 cm each.
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A large and impressive Chinese hu form song de boeuf glazed vase, octagonal section baluster body, salamander handles. The striking deep red glaze with pale and purplish overtones, height 50.5 cm
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Japanese diptych ukiyo-e woodblock by Migita Toshihide, 'Onna Kusunoki' from the series 'Meiyo Juhachi Ban' (Eighteen Acts of Glory). 36.5 x 50 cm
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Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995), 'White Plum in the Farmyard'. shin-hanga woodblock in colours, signed in pencil and entitled. 38 x 25.5 cm.
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A vintage Japanese mythical carved cedar minogame turtle, head raised with glass eyes, long tail. In Japanese culture, the minogame represents longevity, wisdom and good fortune, length 75 cm
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A pair of 19th/20th century Japanese bronze shishi, the heavy bronze lion dogs in traditional playful pose, one on its back with a decorative pierced ball. Maker's character marks to underside. Longest 33 cm.
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A vintage Chinese bronze monkey, in the archaic manner, mounted to a wood block, height 27 cm (including stand).
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A large 19th century Japanese bronze and champleve enamel vase, ovoid form, the body and neck with encircling bands of enamel as repeating taotie masks and scrolls, lappet panels below, various colours on blue ground, captured ring handles issue from cast butterfly mounts, cast character marks to the base, height 44.5 cm.
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A massive Korean Seiji celadon floor vase, ovoid form, finely engraved with florals and leafy sprigs, height 71 cm.
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A pair of Victorian silver topped crystal scent bottles, with embossed wide flat silver hinged lids and stepped diamond paneled square bodies. One with original stopper. Birmingham 1894, height 11.5 cm.
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A Victorian silver inkwell desk stand, the scrolling oval tray with facetted glass inkwell, baluster taper stick and lid only for ponce pot, glass body absent. Sheffield 1856 by Henry Wilkinson & Co, noted inkstand makers. Silver weight 333gm.
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An uncommon Edwardian silver table epergne, the tall central trumpet above four smaller issuing from a central support, flared lobed circular weighted base, height 38.8 cm. Approx. 1.2kgs. London 1902 by Henry Wilkinson & Co.
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A mixed set of six Victorian silver teaspoons, bead pattern. 128gm.
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A set of six Geo.III silver tablespoons, fiddle and thread pattern. London 1820 by Richard Poulden, a noted spoon maker. 503gm.
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A mixed set of four c.1830/40 silver table spoons, fiddle and thread pattern. 333gm.
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A near pair of Geo.III silver tablespoons, fiddle and thread pattern. London 1816 and 1817 by William Eley & William Fearn. 160gm.
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A mixed set of c.1840 silver table forks, fiddle and thread pattern. 523gm.
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A mixed set of six c.1840 silver table forks, fiddle and thread pattern. 516gm.
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A mixed set of 12 c.1840 silver table forks, fiddle and thread pattern. 1050gm.
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A mixed set of 12 c.1830/40 silver dessert spoons, fiddle and thread pattern. 660gm.
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A mixed set of 12 c.1840 silver dessert forks, fiddle and thread pattern. 630gm.
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A mixed set of 12 c.1840 silver dessert spoons, fiddle and thread pattern. 680gm.
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A mixed set of 12 c.1840 silver teaspoons, fiddle and thread pattern. 348gm.
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A mixed set of 12 Geo.III/IV silver dessert spoons, fiddle and thread pattern. 573gm.
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A mixed set of 13 silver dessert forks, fiddle pattern, Victorian and later dates. 564gm.
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A mixed set of 11 Victorian silver table forks, fiddle pattern. Six London 1865, others later. 990gm.
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A set of 12 (6 + 6) Victorian silver dessert spoons, fiddle pattern. London .6 x 1842 and .6 x 1871. 620gm.
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A set of six Edwardian silver dessert spoons, fiddle pattern. Sheffield .4 x 1904, 2x 1902, by Joseph Rodgers & Sons. 310gm.
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A mixed set of 10 Victorian silver table forks, fiddle pattern. Six London 1869 etc. 750gm.
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An early 20th century silver salver, piecrust rim, raised on three scrolling feet, unengraved main surface, diameter 27.2 cm. 570gm.
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A William IV silver crested wine funnel, with removable pierced liner and shell clip. Of good weight, some denting and part spout tip absent. 161gm. London 1834 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard.
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An early Victorian silver teapot, engraved lobed body with frilled top rim, raised on scroll and shell feet. London 1841 by Charles Reily & George Storer. 772gm.
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An early Victorian Regency style silver teapot, oval flat bottom form with pronounced spout and ivory handle, finely engraved with swags and repeating border decoration. The lid hinge requiring attention. Approx. 550gm.
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A George III silver coffee pot, classical baluster form, the double domed lid with acorn finial, later leafy framed C-scroll and floral embossed highlights. London 1777 by Thomas Wallis I, height 24.5 cm. 850gm.
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A silver tea caddy, pillarbox shape with scrolling hinged handle to lid, Birmingham 1909, 111gm.
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A George III silver tea caddy spoon, heart shaped bowl with plain split design handle, London 1813 by Josiah Snatt.
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A George III silver creamer, oval form, half lobed panels to the base with restrained engraved decoration, some interior gilt remaining, London 1805 by Peter, Ann and William Bateman, 150gm.
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A pair of quality silver gilt boat form bonbon baskets / dishes, decorative pierced scroll and foliate sides. Sheffield 1928 by James Dixon & Sons Ltd, length 21 cm. 680gm.
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A 19th century 18ct yellow gold and enamel pocket watch on 14ct gold chain with key, the open face unusually with offset dial, the back with scrolling black and white floral and leaf enamels. Key-wind, apparently working. The lozenge link chain L.21.5 cm, the 19th century gold key with ratchet movement. Total 42gm
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A large 19th century silver Samuel Yeomans fusee pocket watch with chain, cream enamel dial, subsidiary seconds, the movement engraved with maker's name, apparently working. With short silver curb link chain and key.
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An early 20th century silver cased chronometer hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds and date dials. Chronometer movement with sweep seconds.
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A lady's modern Omega Seamaster stainless steel wristwatch, rhodium-plated finish, blue dial, named and detailed 120M, date aperture at 3 o'clock. Quartz movement, battery requiring service.
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Bedat & Co. No. 7 Dual Time Zone men's automatic watch, model 787, polished steel tonneau case, guilloche engraved dial with two analog dials, date aperture above 12. Movement designed by Antoine Prezuiso. Serial No.0013. Width 3.4 cm. Brown leather strap. Requires attention.
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Late 19th century Junghans 'Bat Boy 'mystery clock, bronzed spelter, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the 8-day gilded brass cased time piece supported on a bar held aloft by the boy with bat to his right hand, height 44 cm.
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A quality Victorian ship's clock, brass case, the enameled dial with Roman numerals marked 'Story, Barrow', diameter 20 cm. With case locking key and winding key. Apparently working.
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A quality early Victorian mahogany cased ship's chronometer by Robert Roskell of Liverpool, numbered 193/32826, brass cased in gimble mount, the brass dial named, with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the polished mahogany case with recessed brass handles. The dial diameter 12.3 cm, small flake chip to glass. Apparently working. c.1825-40. Note: Roskell began in business in Liverpool in 1805, making chronometers and other horological instruments. In the fractional serial number, the first number…
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A fine quality early 20th century bracket clock for Asprey, Bond St., London. The mahogany domed case surmounted by cone finials, with pierced panels to the sides, carved plinth and fluted bun feet. The face with Chime/Silent and Slow/Fast to the arch above a silver chapter ring framed by pierced cast gilt metal spandrels. The movement with triple chain fusee striking on two gongs, height 38 cm.
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An unset amethyst, the 22.43ct amethyst cut by Munsteiner, a gemstone cutter renown for his fantasy cuts. https://munsteiner-cut.de/blog/atelier-munsteiner-startseite-en/#skulpturen.
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An unset citrine, the 15.48ct citrine 'Erotic' cut by Munsteiner, a gemstone cutter renown for his fantasy cuts. https://munsteiner-cut.de/blog/atelier-munsteiner-startseite-en/#skulpturen.
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A 21.6ct bi-colour citrine, emerald cut.
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold vesta, plain form with suspension loop attached, decorative engraved script initials to front, height 5 cm. 22gm. Unmarked testing as 9ct or higher.
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An early 20th century 9ct gold and hardstone fob spinner, set with carnelian and bloodstone panels of diamond form, fixed curb link frame. Chester hallmarks.
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A 14k yellow gold kiwi pendant, solid cast, 13.6gm.
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A Tony Buller silver flying duck brooch, stamped Patoni Sterling to the reverse.
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A Tony Buller dragon brooch, stamped STG.SIL to the reverse.
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A colonial style silver and nephrite Albert chain necklace, with small old nephrite adze blade. The six semi-translucent nephrite bars with Maori scroll decorated cap fittings.
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A c.1900 9ct yellow gold muff chain, uniform flat-sided circular links, length 152 cm. 23gm.
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A vintage 9ct yellow gold muff chain, uniform curb links, with sprung circular clasp, length 135 cm. 18.8gm.
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A good early 20th century silver Albert chain, double graduating curb links with T-bar and pair of clips. Lion passant hallmark to each link, length 54 cm.
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A early 20th century silver Albert chain, graduating curb links with T-bar, clip and shield medallion. Lion passant hallmark to each link, length 30 cm.
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A vintage coral necklace, a single strand of red coral twigs, length 52 cm.
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A cultured pearl necklace, a single strand of thirty-seven graduated round to semi-round cultured pearls (9.80-13.6 cm size, slightly pitted), pink with overtones of silver and copper, the 14ct gold filigree ball clasp is set with four small round brilliant cut diamonds (I-J colour, SI2-SI2 clarity), length 45 cm.
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A 14ct gold and diamond heart necklace, a 0.99ct heart cut fancy light yellow diamond (I1-I2 clarity), claw set and surrounded by a halo of sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (H-J colour, SI1-SI2 clarity), pendant suspended on a 14ct gold cable link chain featuring six round brilliant cut diamonds (J-L colour, SI1-P1 clarity), TDW 0.69ct lobster clasp, length 50 cm.
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A Bvlgari 18ct white gold and diamond necklace, the 'Lucea' articulated necklace comprised of alternating diamond set and cone-shaped links, push clasp, etched Bvlgari mark to clasp.
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A Bvlgari 18ct white gold diamond and pearl pendant necklace, the pendant in the form of a twisted bale supporting an .8 cm silver-cream cultured pearl and a pierced ball set with nineteen round brilliant cut diamonds, Bvlgari mark to the bale and both clasps of the fine chain.
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An 18ct gold and multi gem necklace, the fine chain set with eight cruciform chequer board cut gemstones, including amethyst, topaz, garnet, citrine, bezel mounted.
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A 9ct gold necklace, graduating wheat sheaf link with a large parrot clasp, 49.49gm.
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An early 20th century 9ct yellow gold muff chain, solid rail and uniform oval links, circular sprung clasp, length 148 cm. 27.7gm.
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An impressive green jadeite carved pendant in 18ct. yellow gold frame highlighted with diamonds, the long bar form pendant carved with florals and leaves in a solid textured frame, the bale and supporting bars set with 10 modern brilliant bead set diamonds, the reverse with decorative bar supports, all suspended on 18ct. yellow and white gold box link chain, length 60 cm. Total 39.4gm.
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An impressive 18ct white gold jadeite and diamond Buddha pendant, the vibrant green jadeite panel carved as Buddha seated, framed by halo and curved rows of brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
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A jadeite coral and gold necklace, the 54 variable bright green jadeite uniform beads highlighted with three orange and pale coral beads, the high carat gold pendant bead with four small orange coral beads and two terminal gold beads as turtle shells, length 48 cm.
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An impressive double multi-strand pearl necklace, the pair of necklaces joining to make one larger with 38 modern round brilliant diamonds set to the 18ct yellow gold barrel form clasps, TDW 1.50cts. Each necklace of fourteen 38.5 cm length strands of freshwater cultured pearls. Can be worn separately as together.
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A 22ct yellow gold floral locket on 22/24ct gold chain, the pansy flower hinged opening locket engraved in the interior 1871 weighing 15.8 gm. The modern rope twist chain weighing 25.9gm. Total weight 41.7gm.
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An 18ct yellow gold green quartz and diamond pendant on chain, the pear cut green quartz of 24.90cts surmounted with seven baguette and 38 modern round brilliant cut diamonds in a floral setting, TDW 1.06cts. On 18ct yellow gold chain.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold pendant necklace, the pear cut 0.38ct yellow diamond in yellow gold mount, suspended from a row of modern brilliant cut diamonds in rub over mounts. On silver chain.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant on silver chain, the rectangular pendant set with five blocks of triple set baguette diamonds framed by modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.39ct.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant on silver chain, the single modern brilliant cut diamond of 0.16ct secured by a love heart setting within a padlock form pendant.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant on silver chain, the clip-form pendant in yellow and white gold set with a princess cut solitaire diamond of 0.15ct. Three heart cut-outs highlight the front panel.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant, the stylised tiki type face set with baguette cuts framed by modern brilliants. TDW 0.34ct. Gold plated chain.
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A rare and important colonial Australian gold and opal brooch by Evan Jones of Sydney, the oval frame applied and sculpted with palm trees, emu, kangaroo and balga grass plant, framing the large oval polished quality opal panel of colours representing the water and sunset sky. Signed by the maker Evan Jones (1846-1917) a Sydney jeweller who later became an Alderman on the city council, length 4.7 cm. Note: Jones, born in London 1846 arrived in Sydney about 1855 and was later apprenticed to a goldsmith in…
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A c.1960 14ct rose gold ruby and diamond set brooch, the entwined, open, swirling form in rope and wire mount set with five round cut natural rubies totaling 3.08ct and eight paired single cut diamonds. 19.28gm.
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A vintage 14ct yellow gold diamond and half seed pearl brooch, the 0.38ct old mine cut diamond centrally set in a sun burst design with 32 grain set half seed pearls.
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A Victorian 15ct gold bar brooch, the centre of the double bar set with a fireman's helmet with scrolling embellishments top and bottom, 8.98gm.
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A c.1900 9ct yellow gold mining interest brooch, crossed pick and shovel, the central sieve/pan with nuggets, bucket attached, highlighted with two red stones. Stamped 9ct, length 4.8 cm. 4.2gm
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A 9ct yellow gold curb link bracelet, the large cast links with padlock clasp. 36.20gm.
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An 18ct white gold red spinel and diamond bracelet, with alternating rectangular and oval sections, set with 5 red spinels of 3.50cts and 114 modern round diamonds of 0.50cts. Pierced and filigree wire highlights.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond hinged bangle, the 150 princess cut diamonds of TDW 2.95cts. Channel set in three rows to the top. Oval pierced internal band.
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A vintage Chinese 18ct rose gold bracelet, the seven panels with calligraphy inset to black onyx in 22ct yellow gold and with sculpted floral and leaf panels. A quality heavy example weighing 71.69gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond designer bracelet, the open rectangular links and connecting bars set with 225 princess cut diamonds of TDW 5.38cts. Invisible latch clasp.
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A good 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 34 links each set with a modern brilliant cut diamond. TDW 4.63cts.
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An exceptional 18ct. white gold and diamond bracelet, seven marquise form panels each set with a marquise shaped diamond totaling 4.40ct., (Colour H/K, Clarity SI2-I1), each surrounded by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, with six diamond set bars between, diamond set push clasp and safety catch, (Colour F/H, Clarity SI-I1), TDW 7.48ct.
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A Bvlgari 18ct white gold and diamond hinged bangle, 'B. Zero1' heavy hinged bangle set with a central row of round brilliant cut diamonds, Bvlgari mark to both sides, TDW 1.20ct (Colour G, Clarity VS1-VS2).
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A platinum ruby and diamond, halo line bracelet, thirteen oval cut, red rubies (14.32ct TRW), claw set, each ruby surrounded by an individual halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (J-L colour, SI2 clarity), a further single diamond joining the rubies, (J-L colour, SI2 clarity), TDW 2.65ct, push clasp with safety catch, length 17.5 cm.
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A 14ct yellow gold diamond tennis bracelet, thirty nine round brilliant cut diamonds (J-L colour, VS2-SI2 clarity), claw set, TDW 9.99ct, push clasp with safety catch, length 16.5 cm.
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A modern 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 70 modern brilliant cut diamonds each secured by four pillared claws. TDW 2.65cts.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 107 princess cut diamonds cannel set in a row in box type settings. TDW 2.16cts.
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A 9ct yellow gold diamond set bracelet, the 51 claw set round brilliant cut diamonds each in an S-shaped styled link, hidden clasp. TDW 1.48ct.
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A 10ct yellow gold and diamond heavy bracelet, the long curved top panel encrusted with five rows of brilliant cut bead set diamonds, the flat polished links with diamond grill form panels below. 44.6gm.
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A 14ct gold ruby and diamond line bracelet, 23 pear cut red, rubies, TRW 8.44ct, claw set in pairs, alternating with round brilliant cut diamonds (I-K colour, SI1-SI2 clarity), TDW 1.25ct, push clasp with safety catch, length 17 cm.
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