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Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu — Smith & Singer

Auction House:Smith & SingerNumber of lots recorded:90
Sale Title:Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of VirtuLots with images:90
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:51
Date:24-Mar-2022
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18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond ring, claw-set with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 35.80 carats, accented with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.25 carats, size H 1/2, remodelled from a pendant. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 May 2017, lot 38, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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Pair of aquamarine, kunzite and diamond earrings, each articulated drop terminating in a claw-set pear-shaped aquamarine framed by a scalloped border of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond connector and pear-shaped kunzite surmount similarly bordered by diamonds, the aquamarines, kunzites and diamonds together weighing approximately 20.96, 4.16 and 2.42 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 50 mm, folding post and clip fittings. Provenance: fine…
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Platinum, aquamarine and diamond 'Couture' ring, Bunda, claw-set with a square-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 50.94 carats, to a gallery and shoulders pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, size K., accompanied by a Bunda fine jewels certificate of authenticity numbered 5,20078, dated 24 December 2008.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, aquamarine, onyx and diamond earrings, each articulated pendant earring terminating in a claw-set emerald-cut aquamarine drop framed by an onyx plaque with brilliant-cut diamond accents suspended from a hexagonal onyx surmount by a connector pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the aquamarines and diamonds together weighing approximately 11.33 carats and 0.25 carat respectively, length approximately 55 mm, post fittings.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, aquamarine, sapphire and diamond earrings, the faceted aquamarine pendant drops together weighing 50.84 carats are suspended below sapphire and diamond set flower head motif surmounts, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.65 carats, length approximately 67 mm, folding post and clip fittings., accompanied by a Grs report numbered GRS2010-101528, dated 12 October 2010, stating that the 25.73 carat and 25.11 carat natural aquamarine are pastel greenish-blue with no…
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18ct white gold, aquamarine, onyx and diamond necklace, the claw-set emerald-cut aquamarine pendant is framed by an onyx plaque with brilliant-cut diamond accents suspended from a hexagonal onyx surmount by a connector pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a fancy link chain, the aquamarine and diamonds together weighing approximately 22.88 carats and 0.16 carat respectively, pendant length approximately 66 mm, chain length approximately 450 mm.
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18ct gold and porcelain 'Chandra' necklace, Bulgari, composed of a line of textured cylindrical porcelain links, flanked by gold end caps alternating between annular gold links and ball spacers, circumference approximately 400 mm, signed Bulgari. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 29 August 2017, lot 133, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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18ct pink gold, mother-of-pearl and malachite 'Divas' Dream' bracelet, Bulgari, the cable link bracelet decorated at intervals with a pair of fan-shaped motifs embellished to the front and reverse with a mother-of-pearl and malachite plaque respectively, framed by a gold surround, one end terminating in a lobster clasp, the other in a pair of open work annular plaques, engraved, Bvlgari Bvlgari, length approximately 210 mm, adjustable, signed Bulgari, made in Italy, numbered F74M44 Ml, Italian factory…
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Chanel J12 a white ceramic and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, dial: white with diamond hour markers, date aperture at 6, baton hands with luminous inserts, calibre: quartz movement, case: white ceramic, screw-down crown, stainless steel bezel, back secured by eight screws, Serial number: S.C. 29600, Closure: Chanel white ceramic bracelet with stainless steel integrated folding clasp, dimensions: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm, signed: case and dial, accessories: Chanel…
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18ct gold, diamond, ruby and sapphire, 'Constellation' Trinity bracelet, Cartier, 1989, designed as three entwined ribbed bangles accented at intervals with circular-cut diamonds, rubies and sapphires, gross weight approximately 51 grams, inner dimensions approximately 60 mm x 60 mm, signed Cartier, numbered B26403.
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Pair of 18ct tri-colour gold earrings, Cartier, each terminating on an open work pear-shaped hoop supported from a tapered half round surmount, length approximately 34 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 719064, post fittings, later 14ct gold scrolls. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 7 August 2019, lot 104, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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Emerald and diamond ring, the square emerald-cut emerald is framed by a border of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds to a similarly set gallery and split shoulders, the emerald and diamonds together weighing approximately 10.50 and 1.20 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, size J 1/2.
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Emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a claw-set rectangular cushion-cut emerald framed by an open work double border of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds to similarly set split shoulders, the emerald and diamonds together weighing approximately 20.33 and 2.46 carats, respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M 1/2, signed Castellani.
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18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a claw-set oval-shaped mixed-cut emerald framed by a tiered double border of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds to split shoulders partially pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the emerald and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.35 carats and 0.64 carat respectively, size N 1/2.
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Diamond necklace, set to the front with a line of 89 claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a graduated fringe of articulated bars accented with similarly set brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a chain of polished spheres, the diamonds together weighing approximately 20.72 carats, length approximately 382 mm, Italian maker's mark.
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Platinum, 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring, Harry Winston, modelled as a flower, the stamen centring a brilliant-cut diamond framed by graduated pear-shaped sapphires of various hues of yellow between claw-set circular-cut pink sapphires, the petals pave-set with circular-cut pink and yellow sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together stated to weigh 13.37 and 4.03 carats respectively, flower diameter approximately 45 mm, numbered 83193, marked Hw for Harry Winston,…
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Pair of 18ct gold and coloured diamond earrings, Harry Winston, each designed as a stylised flower head with five clustered petals, each petal claw-set with a coloured marquise-shaped diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.90 carats, approximately 15 x 12.50 mm, signed Hw for Harry Winston, numbered 68316, post and clip fittings., accompanied by a Harry Winston purchase record dated 1 December 2001 (in Japanese) and a Harry Winston box.
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Pair of 18ct bi-colour gold, yellow diamond and diamond earrings, Graff, each surmount modelled as an inverted tulip pave-set with natural fancy intense yellow brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a line of similarly set motifs alternating between collet-set near colourless diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, length approximately 59 mm, signed Graff, numbered 4966, post fittings. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 31 August 2015, lot 172, illustrated. Private…
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 11.85 carats, size Q 1/2., accompanied by a GIA report numbered 6183634699, dated 27 July 2017, stating that the 11.85 carat diamond is W to X colour, VS1 clarity. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 6 December 2017, lot 137, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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Pair of platinum and diamond pendant earrings, Tiffany & Co., each terminating in an open work five point star bead-set with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds centring a similarly set swing drop suspended from a star-shaped surmount pave-set between trace chain links accented by a collet-set diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, length approximately 50 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., post fittings. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 19 April 2016, lot 54, illustrated.…
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18ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond pendant, the claw-set pear-shaped tanzanite weighing approximately 18.00 carats is suspended from a hinged, diamond-set surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.05 carat, length approximately 29 mm.
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Platinum, tanzanite and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a claw-set oval-shaped tanzanite partially framed by brilliant-cut diamonds and further framed by an undulating border of tapered baguette diamonds, the tanzanite and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.25 and 1.28 carats respectively, size M 1/2, numbered 425128.
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Pair of platinum and diamond earrings, Tiffany & Co., each surmount collet-set with a brilliant-cut diamond suspending a square-shaped open work plaque, the border decorated with similarly cut diamonds terminating in five diamond-set swing drops, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, length approximately 28 mm, signed T & Co. For Tiffany & Co., post fittings, later butterflies. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 10 December 2014, lot 86, illustrated. Private collection,…
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Tanzanite and diamond necklace, Tiffany & Co., the front designed as a double swag of four collet-set cushion-shaped tanzanites together weighing approximately 19.35 carats, with collet-set brilliant-cut diamond accents and the central diamond bordered by pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, all set at intervals between baton shaped links similarly set with brilliant-cut diamonds and completed by a similarly set baton link necklace, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.27 carats, mounted in platinum,…
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South Sea pearl necklace, composed of 104 pearls of golden hue graduating from approximately 12 to 14 mm, inner circumference approximately 1330 mm., accompanied by a jewel Mer Joaillerie certificate of authenticity numbered 116337 dated 1 August 2014.
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18ct white gold and diamond necklace, designed as a flexible collar embellished with alternating broad and fine oblique polished ribs, accented to the front with pave-set diamonds and completed by a concealed clasp, gross weight approximately 103 grams, inner circumference approximately 395 mm, Italian maker's marks.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, opal and diamond earrings, Faberge, each surmount modelled as a flower is collet-set with a rose-cut diamond surrounded by brilliant-cut diamond petals suspending a similarly set articulated connector and terminating in a diamond-capped Ethiopian opal drop, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.75 carat, length approximately 31 mm, post fittings., accompanied by a Faberge box.
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18ct white gold and diamond brooch, Valentin Magro, designed as a flower, centring a stamen modelled as a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds, the surrounding petals pave-set with similarly cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 7.90 carats, gross weight approximately 37.70 grams, diameter approximately 44 mm, signed Valentin Magro. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 6 December 2017, lot 105, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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18ct white gold, pink diamond and diamond 'Rose' ring, Bunda, designed as a rose, centring a brilliant-cut natural pink diamond weighing 0.09 carat, the petal tips accented with near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds, to split shoulders modelled as intertwined stems further accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, size M 1/2, signed Bunda., accompanied by a Bunda fine jewels certificate of authenticity numbered 500524, dated 5 November…
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Pair of 18ct white gold, pink diamond and diamond 'Rose' earrings, Bunda, each pendant drop designed as a rose, centring a brilliant-cut natural pink diamond, the petal tips accented with near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from an elongated, undulating hook fitting, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.41 carats, length approximately 61 mm, signed Bunda, maker's marks., accompanied by a Bunda invoice dated 15 December 2010.
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Platinum and diamond 'Gardenia' bracelet, Bunda, designed as an articulated line of five flower heads, centring a claw-set brilliant-cut diamond, alternating with fluted baton links pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and completed by a concealed clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.02 carats, length approximately 175 mm, signed Bunda., accompanied by a Bunda fine jewels certificate of authenticity numbered 060049, dated 9 April 2014.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, South Sea pearl, diamond and sapphire 'Eden' pendant earrings, Stefan Hafner for Paspaley, each surmount modelled as an intertwining line of articulated scroll motifs pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds between circular-cut sapphires of blue, pink, yellow and orange tint suspending an approximately 15 mm oval cultured pearl swing drop, length approximately 90 mm, signed Sh for Stefan Hafner, maker's mark P for Paspaley, post fittings., accompanied by a Paspaley box.
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18ct white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Dolce' pendant, Paspaley, designed as an elliptical baton surmounted by an open work ring pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats accented with a button-shaped cultured pearl measuring 13 mm, length approximately 73 mm, maker's mark P for Paspaley., accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 May 2017, lot 100, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney,…
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South Sea pearl and diamond necklace, (Paspaley), circa 2000, designed as a line of one hundred and three claw-set princess-cut diamonds suspending to the front a cultured pearl drop measuring approximately 18 mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 26.80 carats, completed by a concealed clasp, mounted in 18ct gold, inner circumference approximately 410 mm. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 April 2013, lot 73, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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Pair of 18ct gold, platinum, mabe pearl, diamond and sapphire earrings, Gucci, each centring a mabe pearl within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds and calibre-cut sapphires, diameter approximately 21 mm, signed Gucci, one numbered D079/141, post and clip fittings. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 April 2013, lot 121, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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18ct gold and pearl necklace, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., designed as a line of 30 freshwater pearls to a mesh chain, each end terminating in a freshwater pearl, length approximately 800 mm, signed T & Co., Peretti for Elsa Peretti., accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Case.
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18ct bi-colour gold, sapphire and diamond ring, set to the top with a claw-set square-cut sapphire framed by similarly set smaller square-cut sapphires all bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.32 carats and 0.58 carat respectively, size N 1/2.
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Sapphire, diamond and pearl necklace, centring a fluted plaque set to the centre with a collet-set pear-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 3.50 carats, between pave-set brilliant-cut diamond highlights to a multi-strand torsade seed pearl necklace and diamond set clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.80 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, inner circumference approximately 460 mm, Italian assay marks. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 April 2013, lot 120, illustrated.…
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18ct bi-colour gold, sapphire and diamond bracelet, the articulated bracelet designed as a line of 52 channel-set emerald-cut sapphires bordered by claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a concealed clasp, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 18.93 and 2.57 carats respectively, length approximately 175 mm.
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Pair of diamond earrings, Bulgari, each of stylised chandelier design with three claw-set pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamond set drops, the two centre pear-shaped diamonds together weighing 2.07 carats, to an open work brilliant-cut diamond set circular surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 13.69 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 45 mm, signed Bvlgari, Italy, numbered 5479, post and clip fittings., accompanied by facsimile GIA reports numbered 15066647 and…
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Diamond suite, Cartier, comprising: a necklace designed as a continuous line of 92 brilliant-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 380 mm; a bracelet, en suite designed as a line of 37 diamonds, length approximately 158 mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 26.00 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, both signed Cartier, numbered 939303 and 918774 respectively. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 April 2013, lot 119, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired…
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18ct gold and rock crystal 'Link' bracelet, Seaman Schepps, designed as a line of polished gold curb links alternating between similarly shaped carved rock crystal links completed by a concealed clasp, length approximately 218 mm, signed Seaman Schepps, maker's mark for Seaman Schepps. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 31 August 2015, lot 121, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above. Literature: Amanda Vaill and Janet Zapata, Seaman Schepps: a century of New York…
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18ct gold, haematite, and diamond 'Saetta' necklace, Bulgari, circa 1990, modelled as an articulated line of haematite and gold stylised thunderbolt motifs decorated to the front with pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 5.00 carats, gross weight approximately 192 grams, inner circumference approximately 360 mm, signed Bulgari, Italian registration and maker's marks. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 6 December 2016, lot 38, illustrated. Private collection,…
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18ct tri-colour gold ring, Bulgari, of fluted bombe design, gross weight approximately 20 grams, size L, signed Bulgari, made in Italy, numbered 2337AL.
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Tourmaline ring, centring a partially collet-set cushion-shaped pink tourmaline weighing 34.39 carats to pierced filigree shoulders, mounted in 18ct white gold, size J, signed Mondial., accompanied by a GSL gemstone authentication report numbered AA46768, dated 9 August 2010, stating that the 34.39 carat gemstone is natural tourmaline - variety rubellite;, a Mondial Neuman box.
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18ct white gold and diamond 'Renaissance' ring, Canturi, the oval brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats is claw-set in 18ct white gold to shoulders partially set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the smaller diamonds together weighing approximately 0.27 carat, size L, signed Canturi, numbered 3714312., accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2336464955, dated 15 August 2019, stating that the 1.01 carat diamond is I colour, SI1 clarity, laser inscribed;, a Canturi appraisal numbered MV3714312, dated 24 October…
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Belle Epoque 18ct gold, platinum, diamond and gem-set brooch, circa 1905, the basket set with old European-cut diamonds and diamond chips, the diamond-set flower heads with stamens highlighted by emerald, sapphire and ruby accents, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.39 carats, approximately 27 x 28 mm, maker's mark indistinct, French assay marks. Provenance: Important jewels, watches & objects of Virtu, Smith & Singer, 7 December 2020, lot 11, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired…
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Pair of tourmaline earrings, each drop terminating in a partially collet-set cushion-cut pink tourmaline with a pierced filigree surmount of 18ct white gold, the pink tourmalines together weighing approximately 5.76 carats, length approximately 25.50 mm, post fittings., accompanied by a Mondial Neuman pouch.
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Diamond necklace, the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.00 carats is collet-set in 18ct white gold and suspended on an 18ct white gold Omega chain, pendant diameter approximately 12 mm, chain length approximately 400 mm, Italian maker's mark., accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA45305, dated 26 October 2009, stating that the 4.00 carat diamond is I colour, SI1 clarity. Provenance: jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 13 September 2010, lot 113, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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Platinum, sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1935, the wide pierced and millegrain-set strap of geometric design, centring a square emerald-cut sapphire weighing approximately 15.37 carats framed by baguette, modified brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 68.80 carats, inner circumference approximately 185 mm, numbered 4151., accompanied by a facsimile Agl report numbered 1087955, dated 23 October 2017, stating that the sapphire is natural, blue, of Ceylon (Sri Lanka)…
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18ct gold and diamond 'Maillon Panthere' suite, Cartier, comprising: a necklace designed as three continuous rows of brick link motifs pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 380 mm, a bracelet and pair of earrings, en suite, length approximately 185 mm and 23 mm respectively, earrings with post and clip fittings, the diamonds all together weighing approximately 15.00 carats, signed Cartier, numbered 661287, 667046 and 661693 respectively. (3). Provenance: Important jewels,…
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Diamond ring, the square modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.01 carats is claw-set in 18ct white gold to shoulders partially pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.27 carats, size K 1/2., accompanied by a GIA report numbered 5206848046, dated 28 September 2015, stating that the 3.01 carat diamond is F colour, VS2 clarity, laser inscribed.
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Diamond ring, the marquise-shaped diamond ring weighing 3.89 carats is claw-set to split shoulders pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.33 carat, mounted in 18ct white gold, size I 1/2., accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA65953, dated 24 February 2022, stating that the 3.89 carat diamond is E colour, SI2 clarity.
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Diamond pendant, Bunda, the square modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.05 carats is partially collet-set with a border of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carat, mounted in platinum, pendant approximately 18 x 18 mm, signed B for Bunda, completed by an 18ct white gold trace link chain, length approximately 460 mm, signed Bunda., accompanied by a facsimile GIA certificate numbered 11701383, dated 28 September 2001, stating that the 5.05 carat diamond is I colour,…
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Pair of diamond earrings, Bunda, the princess-cut diamonds weighing 5.28 and 5.02 carats respectively are claw-set and suspended from a surmount pave-set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18ct white gold, length approximately 27 mm, signed B for Bunda, hinged hook fittings., accompanied by GSL reports numbered AA65936/1 and AA65936/2, dated 18 February 2022, stating that the 5.28 and 5.02 carat diamonds are I and H colour, P1 clarity respectively.
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Platinum and diamond ring, claw-set with an old European-cut diamond weighing 15.09 carats, between shoulders partially set with brilliant-cut diamonds, size M., accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA60848/1D, dated 22 June 2018, stating that the 15.09 carat diamond is P colour, VS1 clarity. Provenance: Important jewels & watches, Sotheby's Australia, 8 August 2018, lot 85, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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18ct gold, sapphire and diamond 'Sapphire Flower' earrings, Bulgari, circa 1990, each designed as a flower head, centring a brilliant-cut diamond stamen within a surround of petals claw-set with oval-shaped multi-coloured sapphires together weighing approximately 15.00 carats, framed by pave-set diamonds, diameter approximately 21.50 mm, signed Bvlgari, made in Italy, numbered 7100, Italian maker's marks, clip fittings.
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18ct gold, gemstone and diamond 'Sapphire Flower' necklace, Bulgari, terminating on a fringe of claw-set pear-shaped multi-coloured sapphire swing drops surmounted by a brilliant-cut diamond, supported by floral motifs comprising pear-shaped sapphire petals and circular-cut emerald stamens alternating with tapered baton connectors pave-set with diamonds, completed by a chain modelled as a line of similarly set rectangular baton links alternating between claw-set diamond connectors, the sapphires together…
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Ruby and diamond demi-parure, comprising: a necklace designed as rows of channel-set round-cut rubies accented at intervals with open work floral motifs embellished with brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, completed by a concealed clasp; a pair of earrings, en suite, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 43.00 and 8.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct gold, necklace internal circumference approximately 380 mm, earring length approximately 55 mm, folding post and clip fittings.…
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18ct gold, diamond and gem-set 'Happy Diamonds' charm necklace and bracelet, Chopard, comprising: a cable-link chain necklace set to the front with three finer cable link chains each suspending a teddy bear charm, the chest of each centring a circular glazed compartment enclosing a floating collet accented with a diamond, the middle bear's glazed compartment engraved, Chopard, its paws highlighted in white gold, the smaller flanking teddy bears with sapphire eyes and a ruby accented bow tie, completed by a…
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Diamond ring, Neil Lane, the claw-set square emerald-cut diamond weighing 6.12 carats is mounted in platinum, to gallery and split shoulders accented with brilliant-cut and shield-shaped diamonds and band etched with a geometric scrolling design, size L, signed Neil Lane., accompanied by a GSL diamond certificate numbered AA65954, dated 24 February 2022, stating that the 6.12 carat diamond is O colour, VS1 clarity;, a Neil Lane box.
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Piaget Ref 7371 A6 an 18ct white gold, malachite and diamond-set bracelet wristwatch, dial: malachite, calibre: 7P3 quartz, case: 18ct white gold, secured by four screws, set with circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.68 carats, case number: 285886, movement number: 16266, Closure: integrated 18ct white gold bark finish Piaget bracelet and clasp, dimensions: 28 x 25 mm, gross weight approximately 68 grams, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm, signed: dial and movement, accessories…
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18ct white gold, diamond and coloured diamond 'Cognac' charm bracelet, Pasquale Bruni, circa 2004, composed of a line of circular links alternating between open work initials P and B suspending five heart motifs each centring a cluster of near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds framed by a line of similarly cut fancy brown diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.91 carats, completed by a parrot clasp decorated with a collet-set cabochon sapphire, length approximately 225 mm, signed Pasquale…
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18ct bi-colour gold, peridot and diamond double finger ring, Mondial, centring a collet-set heart-shaped peridot weighing 58.42 carats framed by open work split shoulders partially accented with pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, to be worn on two fingers, size J and M 1/2 respectively, signed Mondial., accompanied by a GSL gemstone authentication report numbered AA45883/2, dated 17 February 2010, stating that the 58.42 carat gemstone is natural…
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Pair of 18ct gold, ruby and diamond earrings, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1980, of half hoop bombe design set to the front with a flower head motif of four claw-set circular-cut rubies, framed by three rows of channel-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, length approximately 20 mm, signed V.C.A for van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 123433 S.A., French assay marks, clip fittings.
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18ct gold and turquoise bracelet, Boucheron, circa 1960, designed as an articulated line of paired stylised leaf motif links accented with claw-set turquoise cabochons, completed by a concealed clasp, gross weight approximately 38 grams, length approximately 180 mm, signed Boucheron Paris, numbered 1.561558., French assay mark.
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Pair of 18ct gold, tourmaline and pearl earrings, Bulgari, each fluted gold surmount collet-set on either side with a conical cabochon pink tourmaline and suspending an approximately 10 mm gold-capped cultured pearl drop, gross weight approximately 35 grams, length approximately 45 mm, signed Bulgari 395 Roma, pearl drops detachable, screw fittings.
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18ct tri-colour gold and diamond suite, van Cleef & Arpels, comprising: a necklace designed as a line of rectangular links decorated to the front with pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a concealed clasp, inner circumference approximately 360 mm; a bracelet, en suite, length approximately 165 mm, the diamonds together weighing approximately 13.20 carats, signed van Cleef & Arpels, numbered B4303 D7 and B2313 D8 respectively. (2). Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 9 August 2016,…
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Pair of 18ct gold, emerald and diamond earrings, of oval bombe design, each centring a claw-set oval-shaped emerald surrounded by 24 brilliant-cut diamonds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.14 and 4.10 carats respectively, gross weight approximately 14 grams, approximately 20 x 15 mm, indistinct maker's mark, post and clip fittings.
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Pair of 18ct bi-colour gold, ruby and diamond earrings, each drop of cluster design centring a claw-set oval-shaped ruby framed by similarly set single-cut diamonds, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.15 and 1.16 carats respectively, length approximately 23 mm, hook fittings.
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18ct gold, enamel, ruby, sapphire and emerald brooch, mid 20th century, designed as a peacock, the tail plumage set with cabochon rubies, circular-cut emeralds and sapphires, together weighing approximately 2.08 carats, 0.55 and 0.84 carat respectively, the breast and wings decorated with green, red and vari-coloured guilloche enamel feathers, approximately 39 x 33 mm. Provenance: Important jewels, watches & objects of Virtu, Smith & Singer, 7 December 2020, lot 7, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney,…
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18ct bi-colour gold, emerald, ruby and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a millegrain-set emerald-cut emerald framed by a double border of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds and channel-set square to free-form rubies, to partially diamond-set shoulders, the emerald, diamonds and rubies together weighing approximately 3.41 carats, 0.25 carat and 1.34 carats respectively, size N 1/2.
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Diamond ring, claw-set with a cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats set in bi-colour 18ct gold, size M., accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2201528612, dated 20 August 2019, stating that the 1.01 carat diamond is F colour, internally flawless clarity, laser inscribed.
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18ct bi-colour gold, natural fancy yellow diamond and diamond pendant necklace, of cluster design, centring a claw-set cushion modified brilliant-cut natural fancy yellow diamond weighing 1.00 carat framed by a double border of claw-set near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds suspended from a similarly set split bale between millegrain-set near colourless diamond connectors, the near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 0.40 carat, completed by a trace link chain, pendant length approximately…
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18ct gold and diamond ring, Chaumet, modelled as a ribbon bow of lace work design, the knot decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.75 carat, ribbon bow diameter approximately 42 mm, signed Chaumet, Paris, formerly a brooch now remodelled as a ring, 18ct gold band, size, K 1/2. Provenance: Important jewels & watches, Sotheby's Australia, 8 August 2018, lot 158, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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Diamond ring, of half hoop design claw set to the top with three rows each of nine radiant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 10.80 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size O 1/2. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 April 2013, lot 166, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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18ct white gold, natural fancy light yellow diamond and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a claw-set cushion modified brilliant-cut natural fancy light yellow diamond weighing 2.16 carats bordered by pave-set near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds to similarly set gallery and shoulders, the near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 0.40 carat, size K 1/2, signed Gregory, maker's marks for Gregory., accompanied by a facsimile GIA report numbered 2155046082, dated 6 November 2012,…
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14ct white gold and diamond bracelet, designed as an articulated line of 41 collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a concealed box clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, length approximately 205 mm.
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Platinum and diamond brooch, circa 1960, designed as an open work stylised flower, centring a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat, the petals, pistils and stem further set with smaller brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 4.49 carats, diameter approximately 43 mm. Provenance: Important jewels, watches & objects of Virtu, Smith & Singer, 7 December 2020, lot 2 illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, set to the top with a line of six claw-set multi-coloured emerald-cut sapphires bordered by similarly set brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.20 carats and 0.31 carat respectively, size N 1/2.
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18ct pink gold, sapphire and diamond bracelet, designed as a flexible line of 31 claw-set multi-coloured square-cut sapphires bordered by claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a concealed clasp, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 23.61 and 1.50 carats respectively, length approximately 163 mm.
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18ct gold, amethyst and tourmaline 'Camelia' ring, Chanel, designed as a camellia, the petals embellished with similarly shaped amethysts framed by a polished gold border to a continuous entwined band, the shoulders each accented with a pear-shaped pink tourmaline bud, size L 1/2, signed Chanel, maker's marks, numbered 131153.
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Pair of 14ct bi-colour gold and diamond earrings, each matte gold pendant earring modelled as an articulated leaf decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.06 carats, length approximately 90 mm, post fittings. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 May 2017, lot 115, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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18ct gold and diamond 'Embrace the Sea' clasp/necklace, Paspaley, the spring-loaded clasp modelled as a textured turret shell embellished at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds to a nitrile collar, terminating in gold mounts, clasp approximately 72 mm, detachable, circumference approximately 415 mm, maker's mark P for Paspaley. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 23 May 2017, lot 51, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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18ct gold bracelet, mid 20th century, the 19 mm wide strap comprised of sculpted geometric motif links is completed by a concealed pin clasp and safety chain, gross weight approximately 53 grams, length approximately 195 mm.
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Pair of 18ct pink gold, black diamond and diamond earrings, each terminating on a heart-shaped black diamond drop, claw-set within a brilliant-cut near colourless diamond surround, further decorated at intervals with brilliant-cut near colourless diamonds, supported from a diamond-set surmount between near colourless diamond-set open work connectors, the black diamonds and near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 49.40 and 4.03 carats respectively, length approximately 50 mm, folding post…
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14ct gold and onyx necklace, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970, designed as an alternating sequence of polished round and tubular onyx beads between polished round and annular gold spacers, internal circumference approximately 665 mm, signed Vca for van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 4V00 65.
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18ct gold and diamond bracelet, comprising two curb link chains completed by a clasp designed as a stylised belt buckle embellished with pave-set diamonds, gross weight approximately 80 grams, maximum inner circumference approximately 73 mm.
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A pair of Louis XV walnut framed fauteuils, French, circa 1740, each with a tablet back, above scrolling leaf capped arms and a fitted seat, upholstered in Burgundy silk brocade. Provenance: Mr Neville Grace, Sydney. Private collection, by descent from the above. Treasures, Sotheby's Australia, 24 October 2018, lot 52 (illustrated). Private collection, New York, acquired from the above
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A Louis XVI ormolu mounted tulipwood, bois satine and marquetry table a ecrire, by Jean Georges Schlichtig, French (born in Germany), circa 1765, the trellis and flower head inlaid top above two drawers, the top drawer fitted with an adjustable writing surface flanked by side compartments, above square tapering supports with sabot, stamped to the underside 'Jme G. Schlichtig', 87 cm wide, 78 cm high, 54 cm deep. Provenance: The Owston collection, Bonham's Australia, Sydney, 26 June 2010, lot 1313…
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