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Jewellery, Fine & Applied Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:365
Sale Title:Jewellery, Fine & Applied ArtLots with images:365
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:294
Date:19-Jul-2022
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A circular ivory table snuff box set with an oval miniature portrait on ivory, English School (manner of Jerimiah Mayer) of a gentleman with powdered wig, wearing a blue coat with satin and lace cravat. Ebony clashed edges (slight loss, fine crack to top), diameter 6.1 cm
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A small ivory table box with a pre-Raphaelite portrait miniature set to the top, of a woman with long red hair, signed indistinctly Bic.., circular, diameter 6.4 cm
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A French bois durci snuff box with portrait miniature of a gentleman to the lid oblong, hinge absent, gilt framed oval portrait of a wigged ma in fur collared blue coat. 8.3 cm x 4.8 cm
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A hardstone and gold powder or rouge box, square with fluted corners, Continental gold mounted and hinged lidded, opening to reveal a gold framed mirror and hinged lidded compartment. A gold flower with emerald cabochon to the lid. 5.2 cm x 5.2 cm
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A Byzantine style silver crucifix, set with blue glass cabochons and with small pendant crucifixes to the arms, height 16.5 cm
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A French easel mounted desk barometer with ormolu swags and mounts on a satinwood veneered plaque, height 15.5 cm
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A Victorian silver and coral baby rattle, traditional form, whistle to the top, four small rumble bells and coral to the base, Birmingham 1896, length 10 cm.
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An unusual Victorian silver baby rattle, whistle to the top of an engraved round panel with six flower shaped bells, M.O.P. handle, length 13.5 cm.
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An early 1900s silver and mother of pearl baby rattle, a seated bear with four small rumble bells, M.O.P. handle, Birmingham 1912, length 12 cm.
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A 15.25ct citrine unset gemstone, round facet cut.
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A 12.49ct amethyst unset gemstone, round facet cut.
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A39.78ct smoky quartz unset gemstone, round chequerboard cut.
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A 24.00ct heart shaped amethyst unset gemstone, cut by Munsteiner, a gemstone cutter renowned for his fantasy cuts. https://munsteiner-cut.de/blog/atelier-munsteiner-startseite-en/#skulpturen.
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A pair of 9.00ct heart shaped amethyst unset gemstones, cut by Munsteiner, a gemstone cutter renowned for his fantasy cuts. https://munsteiner-cut.de/blog/atelier-munsteiner-startseite-en/#skulpturen. Total weight 18.00ct.
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An unset opal gemstone, pear cut, 4.04cts. With AIG report stating, 'black with play of colour'.
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An unset opal gemstone, pear cut, 3.74cts. With AIG report stating, 'white with play of colour'.
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An apatite 4.79ct loose gemstone, oval facet cut, graded 'green blue', with AIG report.
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A 9.33ct aquamarine loose gemstone, pear facet cut, graded 'blue', with AIG report.
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An oval facet cut 11.31ct morganite gemstone, graded 'peach' colour. With AIG report.
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A 1925 U.S. gold quarter eagle coin, 4.19gm.
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A 1928 gold full sovereign, South Africa mint.
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An Edwardian 1908 full sovereign.
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A 1915 gold full sovereign, English mint.
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An 1896 gold half sovereign, English mint.
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A 1912 gold half sovereign.
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An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold vesta case, finely scroll engraved, with suspension loop attached. 24gms. Birmingham 1906.
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A late Victorian 15ct yellow gold combination vesta / sovereign case, plain finish with engraved monogram, length 8.5 cm. 44.6gms. Birmingham 1897.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct gold mounted boar's tusk brooch, the engraved mounts including 'Kia Ora' to the centre with small pounamu heart suspended below, length 10.5 cm.
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A Fred Money silver hei matau (fishhook) with greenstone carved barb fine rope and Maori mask detail. Suspended from a bar with wire spirals and pounamu cabochon. Impressed maker's marks, length 9 cm.
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A vintage Jens Hansen (Nelson, New Zealand) silver pendant on chain, the large square modern design panel with fret cut mountain form, pierced through the top sides for suspension on the foxtail link chain of 45 cm. Jeweller's mark to reverse. With 1987 valuation.
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A New Zealand colonial Petersen's Ltd (Christchurch) silver brooch, as a monogram of three initials. Stamped mark to the reverse, height 2.7 cm.
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A 9ct rose gold vintage hei tiki pendant/charm, finely detailed, suspension loop to top. 2.94gm.
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A rare NZ A. Kohn 9ct rose gold shooting medal, the centre engraved with a standing soldier with rifle, the reverse engraved 'M.S.C. 1909 Presented By Mr J. Jackson Te Awamutu Hotel Won By H. A. Collins'. Stamped maker's mark. 9.92gm.
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A 9ct gold NZRAF sweetheart wings brooch, with blue and red enamelled highlights. Stamped mark to the reverse. 2.58gm.
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A New Zealand Stewart Dawson & Co. 9ct yellow gold World War II returnee's fob, the front engraved 'Culverden New Zealand Amuri' the reverse 'Commemorating Service Overseas Pte. A Shaw 2nd. N.Z.E.F. 1939'. Stamped maker's mark. 12.1gm. Note: World War II fobs are rare.
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A New Zealand World War I 9ct rose gold returnee's fob, Maltese cross form, presentation engraved 'Presented to Pvt. W. Gilmer By Residents Of Totara Flat 8.7.19'. 9.85gm.
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A New Zealand 9ct rose gold Masonic fob, stamped maker's mark J. G. & S. 3.33gm.
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A 9ct gold World War I New Zealand 20th E (1st Battalion) reinforcement sweetheart badge, applied stamped 9ct plaque to reverse. 3.65gm.
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A New Zealand 1939 Stewart Dawson & Co. 9ct. gilded rose gold music medallion brooch, music themes. The monogram reputedly for Christchurch Competition Society and engraved and awarded to the president E. J. Johnson 1939. 6.58gm.
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A 9ct gold antique style fancy fob spinner, tri-form and set with bloodstone, onyx and carnelian.
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A 19th century gold fancy poodle mounted watch key, the dog in French cut with swivelling ring end. Testing as 18ct.
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A 19th century gold greyhound figured tie pin, the supporting platform includes top hat and riding crop. Testing as 15ct.
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A Victorian silver gilt pietra dura brooch, inlaid with a branch of pink roses, bezel set in a frame decorated with Greek key pattern and rope detail.
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An Edwardian silver fancy buckle form hinged bangle, engraved detail and with applied belt and buckle sections. Width 3.8 cm. Birmingham 1908 by Haseler Brothers. Note: The Haseler company went into partnership with Liberty's of London for the manufacture of the Cymric range of silverware.
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold hinged snap bangle, the double buckle form top set with a solitaire diamond. Chester 1910 by Bacon & Bill, noted bangle makers.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold and garnet doublet hinged snap bangle, set with seven graduating red garnet doublets set in a row. Decoratively framed.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold hinged snap bangle, the top with central lozenge facet cut synthetic blue stone, framed by scroll and leaf forms.
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A 14ct white gold, diamond and sapphire cluster style bracelet, three rows of one hundred and twenty-nine round facet cut dark pink sapphires (slightly included) diagonally set in threes with three round brilliant cut diamonds diagonally set between (Colour I-K, Clarity SI2-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 12.32ct, TDW 3.97ct, length 17.5 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond halo tennis bracelet, twenty-one oval cut dark royal blue sapphires (minor eye visible inclusions) claw set, each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 9.26ct, TDW 1.92ct, length 18.5 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond vintage style bracelet, nineteen oval cut medium dark royal blue sapphires (eye clean clarity) claw set, each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI2-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 9.21ct, TDW 4.51ct, length 18 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, Burmese ruby and diamond halo tennis bracelet, sixteen pear cut deep pinkish-red Burmese rubies (included, heat enhanced), claw set, and each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-L, Clarity I1-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TRW 13.69ct, TDW 3.82ct, length 18.5 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, Ceylonese sapphire and diamond halo bracelet, nine pear cut cornflower blue Ceylonese sapphires (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set, each sapphire surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2), linked by a single round brilliant cut diamond, lobster claw clasp, TSW 6.25ct, TDW 1.55ct, length 16.5 cm.
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A 14ct rose gold, multi-coloured sapphire and diamond bracelet, twenty-seven oval cut multi-coloured sapphires (minor eye visible inclusions) claw set alternating with two diamonds as spacers (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 11.18ct, TDW 0.64ct, length 18.1 cm.
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A 14ct gold, amethyst and diamond bracelet, twelve oval facet cut deep purple amethysts (eye clean-slightly included), claw set and linked by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-SI2), parrot clasp, TAW 37.89ct, TDW 0.80ct, length 19.5 cm.
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A pair of wide 9ct hoop earrings, for pierced ears, diameter 2.5 cm. 6.6gms
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A pair of 22ct yellow gold and ruby drop earrings, the engraved and pierced drops including a bird form to each suspended from hooks for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold and black pearl earrings, as studs, each with a .9 cm approx. pearl.
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A pair of 14ct white gold cultured South Sea pearl drop earrings, each earring set with a near round white (with pink, green and silver overtones) 1.4 cm cultured South Sea pearl, suspended from a diamond set hook (for pierced ears) with lever back closures.
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A pair of 14ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond double drop earrings, each set with two medium bluish violet tanzanites (included), each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with a single diamond as the centre link (Colour I-K, Clarity I1-I2), TTW 4.96ct, TDW 0.83ct, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct white gold, kunzite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a 10ct oval facet cut purplish-pink kunzite (eye clean clarity) claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-L, Clarity I1-I2), suspended from a diamond set bale, posts for pierced ears, TKW 20.01ct, TDW 1.07ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold, kunzite and diamond drop earrings, each set with a 13.90ct oval cut pinkish-purple kunzite (eye clean), double claw set and surrounded by a double halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), suspended from a single diamond attached to a diamond set hook for pierced ears, hooks with latch backs, TKW 27.80ct, TDW 1.69ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold, ruby and diamond drop earrings, each set with two oval cut deep pinkish-red rubies (included and heat enhanced), claw set, and each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-M, Clarity SI2-I2), linked by a single round brilliant cut diamond, posts for pierced ears, TRW 6.84ct, TDW 1.03ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond halo huggie drop earrings, each set with a 5.11ct oval facet cut light blue aquamarine (eye clean clarity), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI1-I1), linked by a single diamond to the diamond set hooks, latch back closures, TAW 10.23ct, TDW 0.71ct.
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A 14ct gold, ruby and diamond necklace, the articulated scrolling front section set with seventy-four brilliant cut diamonds and eight pendeloque cut light red rubies, attached to a flattened link chain.
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A circa 1900 silver Prince-of-Wales link Albert chain, with T-bar and two clips attached, length 44 cm.
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A long red coral bead necklace, graduating spherical beads, length 96 cm.
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A lapis lazuli and cultured pearl necklace, the spherical lapis beads spaced every six by a cultured spherical pearl, length 90 cm. 9ct yellow gold clasp.
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An Edwardian 15ct Art Nouveau enamel pendant, green leaves and a pink flower set within a white enamelled mount, the flower with an old mine cut diamond to the centre, the frame set with small seed pearls, (unmarked but tests as 15ct).
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A 14k yellow gold pearl and diamond pendant on chain, the pendant with black pearl and single brilliant cut diamond below plain scrolling forms, the rope twist chain 45 cm long. 13.2gms
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14ct white gold, amethyst and diamond necklace, a 19.18ct pear cut deep purple amethyst (eye clean), bezel set and surrounded by a halo of thirty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-L, Clarity I1-I2) with a further six diamonds embellishing the chain, TDW 1.02ct, chain has a lobster claw clasp and is adjustable, 41 cm to 45 cm.
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14ct rose gold, amethyst and diamond necklace, a 27.56ct rectangular cushion cut pinkish-purple amethyst (eye clean clarity) double claw set and surrounded by thirty-seven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2) with a further six diamonds embellishing the chain, chain has spring ring clasp, TDW 1.01ct, length 49 cm.
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A 14ct white gold kunzite and diamond necklace, an 11.69ct cushion cut purplish-pink kunzite (eye clean clarity) claw set and surrounded by forty-five round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I1) with a further five diamonds embellishing the chain, chain has lobster claw clasp, TDW 0.34ct, length 450-50 cm (adjustable).
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A ¼ Krugerrand gold coin in diamond set frame on chain, the 18ct gold mount set with 36 brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 1.00ct. Suspended on 14ct yellow gold rope twist chain. 20.57gms.
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A vintage 18ct yellow gold five stone diamond ring, the old cut diamonds set in a row in bead and partial rub-over settings
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A 14k white gold aquamarine diamond and sapphire ring, the octagonal cut 4.01ct aquamarine graded 'pastel blue' with three bars of diamonds set to each shoulder. With AIG certificate.
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An 18ct white gold, tourmaline and diamond ring, the three oval facet cut tourmalines of dark blue tone highlighted with four diamonds.
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An 18ct white gold, citrine and diamond Art Deco style ring, a rectangular cushion cut deep yellow citrine bezel set and surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds with a baguette cut diamond to each corner, a further three diamonds set to each shoulder.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.00ct diamond (quite included) claw set, plain band.
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A 14ct white gold and five stone diamond bridge ring, the fairly uniform modern brilliant cuts of approx. 1.3ct.
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A 14ct white gold and five diamond bridge ring, the approximately uniform brilliant cuts claw set in V mounts. TDW. approx. 1.25ct.
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A vintage platinum and three diamond ring the old brilliant cuts claw set in a row of approx. 0.75ct.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold aquamarine and diamond Art Deco style ring, a cushion cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds with a further diamond to each split shoulder.
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A platinum and three stone diamond ring, three round brilliant cut diamonds (included) claw set in a London bridge style mount, TDW 1.03ct.
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An 18ct gold and three stone diamond ring, a 0.36ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour E-F, Clarity SI2-I1) claw set with a 0.30ct round brilliant cut diamond to each side (Colour E-G, Clarity I1) claw set with three small diamonds channel set to each shoulder, TDW 1.11ct.
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An 18ct white gold, ruby and diamond ring, a 2.55ct oval cut purplish red ruby claw set with a 0.11ct round brilliant cut diamond to each side.
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An Art Deco 18ct gold, platinum, diamond and emerald ring, a 0.65ct oval mixed cut diamond (Colour I, Clarity VS) in a platinum rub-over mount, surrounded by twenty-three rectangular emeralds channel set within a yellow gold ring, the shaped outer border set with small rose cut diamonds (one absent) with further diamonds to each shoulder, old repair to one shoulder.
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14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 12.52ct oval facet cut light-medium blue aquamarine (slightly included) claw set and surrounded by eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-L, Clarity SI1-I1), TDW 1.60ct. Ring size M.
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14ct white gold and diamond double halo ring, a 3.09ct cushion cut fancy deep brown/yellow diamond (Clarity I2) claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut white diamonds with further diamonds set to each shoulder, (Colour H, Clarity I1-I2), TDW 0.76ct. Ring size M.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond halo ring, a 3.49ct cushion cut fancy light yellow diamond (enhanced Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders (Colour I-K, Clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.64ct. Ring size O.
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14ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 7.96ct emerald cut medium deep blue aquamarine (eye clean clarity) bezel set and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-I1), with a further two diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 2.41ct. Ring size P½.
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14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 16.07ct rectangular emerald cut light blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the split shoulders (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.65ct. Ring size M.
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An 18ct rose gold, morganite and diamond halo ring, a 6.11ct pear cut medium pink morganite (very slightly included) claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds embellishing the shoulders, (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-I2), TDW 0.41ct. Ring size M.
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14ct white gold, emerald and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 2.42ct emerald cut bluish-green emerald (included) claw set and surrounded by rectangular cut, square cut and round brilliant cut diamonds in a stylish Art Deco inspired mount, (Colour H-K, Clarity SI2-I2), TDW 1.34ct. Ring size O 1/2.
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14ct gold, amethyst and diamond cocktail ring, a 14.74ct oval facet cut deep purple amethyst (eye clean), double claw set and surrounded by thirty-two round brilliant cut diamonds with a further nine diamonds to each split shoulder (Colour J-K, Clarity I1-I2), TDW 1.50ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct white gold, tourmaline and diamond ring, a 4.92ct emerald cut dark green tourmaline (minor eye visible inclusions) double claw set, surrounded by a halo of twenty-six round brilliant cut diamonds with another diamond to each shoulder (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.47ct. Ring size N½.
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14ct white gold, tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring, a 3.80ct oval facet cut purplish-red tourmaline (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2) with a further diamond to each shoulder, TDW 0.34ct. Ring size N½.
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14ct gold, aquamarine and diamond ring, a 10.01ct cushion cut medium blue aquamarine (slightly included), claw set with thirty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds enhancing the shoulders (Colour I-K, Clarity I1-I2), TDW 0.74ct. Ring size N.
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A 14ct rose gold, pink sapphire and diamond eternity ring, five oval cut medium fancy pink sapphires (eye clean clarity) claw set and surrounded in a semi halo by thirty-six brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI2-I2), TSW 1.75ct, TDW 0.09ct. Ring size M.
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14ct gold, aquamarine, sapphire and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 6.28ct marquise cut light greyish blue aquamarine (eye clean clarity) claw set with an oval cut royal blue sapphire to each side, three small round brilliant diamonds embellishing the shoulders, TSW 1.59ct, TDW 0.06ct. Ring size Q.
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14ct white gold, kunzite and diamond ring, a 1.59ct rectangular cushion cut purplish pink kunzite (eye clean clarity) claw set, with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side and further diamonds decorating the shoulders (Colour J-K, Clarity I1-I2), TDW 0.33ct. Ring size M.
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