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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:240
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:238
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:141
Date:13-Jun-2023
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A Tony Buller silver hinged bangle, the shaped hammered panel with applied engraved and cut out dragon form, pinned lock, stamped Patoni sterling silver to back.
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A 9ct gold and cat's eye bracelet, eight cat's eyes set into 9ct gold frames with fine gold links, push clasp with safety chain, worn marks but stamped 9ct and Butler (possibly the maker's name).
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A late 19th century NZ 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, the wide band with raised domed panel set with central diamond flanked by six sapphires. Stamped mark for J. Cairney of Greymouth. 7.9gm.
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An impressive c.1900 9ct yellow gold and nephrite muff chain with nephrite and gold heart pendant, the chain with eight lozenge beads. Length 144 cm. With carved nephrite heart with gold kiwi and fern pinned to the centre.
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An impressive 18ct white gold large blue topaz and diamond ring, the 22.20ct topaz of medium 'Swiss blue' colour, framed by two tiers of encircling diamonds, the 56 modern brilliant cuts of 2.75ct.
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A handmade designer 18ct yellow gold opal and diamond ring, the large 6.50ct oval cabochon opal 'With very good orange/green/blue flash'. In a naturalistic branch form mount supporting the six modern round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.33ct.
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An 18ct white gold pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the near round mixed cut sapphire of purplish pink tone surrounded by two tiers of marquise cut diamonds, TDW. 1.50ct. Wire back to the mount. Valuation available.
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A modern large 18ct yellow gold, palladium, tourmaline and diamond ring, the 11.75ct. Green tourmaline of mixed oval cut and 'Bluish/yellowish green and of 'Vivid saturation' and 'Loupe clean', framed by an encircling tier of 20 modern round brilliant cut diamonds of 1.00ct. Valuation available.
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An impressive handmade contemporary 18ct yellow gold, yellow sapphire and diamond ring, the heavy gauge gold tapered domed band set with an 8.20ct light yellow sapphire to one side, flanked by a broad oval curved panel pave set with 26 modern round brilliant diamonds, TDW. 1.00ct. 27.90gm. Valuation available.
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A pair of vintage 14ct yellow gold designer wedding rings, the wide bands with fine engraved cross-hatched detail. 18.69gm.
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A handmade designer 14ct white gold spessartine garnet and diamond ring, the oval mixed cut 11.50ct. Garnet of 'Slight yellowish/brownish orange colour claw set in a 4-pillar and bezel setting with two opposing V-shapes, pave set with 27 single cut diamonds, each opposing corner set with a modern brilliant cut diamond. TDW.0.58ct.
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An 18ct yellow gold handmade contemporary large yellow beryl and diamond ring, the round mixed cut beryl of 17.00ct secured by four swept pillared claws, the angular shoulders set with 10 single cut diamonds. The mount with hammered finish. 17.3gm. Valuation available.
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An 18ct yellow gold contemporary designer south Seas pearl and diamond ring, the large near-round pearl graded 'White colour with pinkish & greenish overtones, very lighted blemished, rippled surface at front, very good lustre. Framed by seven modern brilliant diamonds of 0.85ct on the substantial looping band with finely hammered finish. 19.2gm. Valuation available.
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A vintage designer 14ct yellow gold and diamond ring, the heavy cast mount with pierced naturalistic design set with seven round modern brilliant cut diamonds. 15.57gm.
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A large vintage designer 14ct yellow gold and garnet ring, the central oval facet cut garnet with a wide looping and entwined ribbon type frame. 19.7gm.
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A set of 14ct gold and heart cut diamond pendant and pair of earrings, the pendant of 0.83ct, each diamond stud earrings set with a 0.60ct diamond (one with silver butterfly).
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A vintage designer 14ct yellow gold and amethyst quartz slab pendant, the textured and pierced naturalistic frame with six claws supporting the flat polished radiating coloured slab. Diameter 5 cm. 23.6gm.
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A contemporary designer 18ct gold, gem and keshi-style Baroque South Sea pearl pendant, the extra-long pearl of 'White colour with greenish overtone, rippled surface and indented front and good lustre'. Held in a fold drapery type frame highlighted with a triangular cut garnet and four modern brilliant cut diamonds. Length 7.7 cm. 14.8gm. Valuation available.
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A 14ct yellow gold hinged choker necklet, circular, hollow core hoop. Diameter (external) 13 cm. 31.5gm.
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An impressive 'Handmade' contemporary 14ct yellow gold opal and diamond designer bangle, the top with concentric circle motifs supporting the five oval cabochon opals with 'Good blue / green flash' and six modern round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.77ct.
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A pair of vintage 14ct yellow gold designer cufflinks, with large woven type rectangular panels. 13.58gm.
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A 9ct yellow gold semi-precious stone set dragonfly brooch, the head and abdomen set with red, green and blue stones (garnets?), the tail with six diamonds. 2.7gm. Length 3 cm
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A 9ct yellow gold sapphire, pearl and ruby set butterfly brooch, it's open wings set with sapphires to the outer edge. Hallmarked London 1987. Diameter 4.2 cm.
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A c1900 mining interest 9ct gold brooch, formed as a crossed shovel and pick with bound rope and nuggets. 3gm.
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An impressive 22ct gold and amethyst brooch, the fine scroll mount with bead detail, the central oval facet cut amethyst approximately 2.5 x 2.2 cm. Framed by six smaller. 21gm.
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A vintage 14ct white gold opal and diamond brooch, the marquis shaped filigree mount set with a central opal panel and small diamond with two facet cut green stones to each side.
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An antique silver, gold, diamond and pearl brooch, the stylised floral mount set with rose cut and brilliant cut diamonds, cultured pearls and one Baroque pearl. TDW. 0.24ct. Valuation available.
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A 15ct gold bar brooch, the centre of the bar set with the head of a collie dog, small amethyst cabochons for eyes, with safety chain and in original box. 8.9gm. Length 5 cm.
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A 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond halo bracelet, eighteen round facet cut purple blue tanzanites (moderately included), claw set with each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity I1-I2), push clasp with safety catch. TDW. 2.40ct, Ttw 20.45ct. Length 18 cm.
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An impressive 18ct white gold multi diamond cluster bracelet, the 175 diamonds in twenty-five clusters. TDW. 8.16ct. Valuation available.
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A 9ct yellow gold curb link bracelet, the uniform links with heart padlock clasp. 16.3gm.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 71 four claw set round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW. 3.01ct. Set in row.
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold fob curb link bracelet, uniform solid links with suspended t-bar. Length 22 cm. 24gm.
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A Victorian 15ct yellow gold fancy bracelet, the double strands of triple lobed ended links with oval reeded links connecting. Sprung ring clasp. 11gm.
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A 9ct curb link bracelet, with engraved heart padlock clasp. 11.8gm.
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A c.1900 silver fob chain, with silver fob medallion attached, twisted rail link. Length 44 cm. 43gm.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold muff chain, with alternating bar and cable chain links, 'Dog' clip clasp. Length 146 cm. 17gm.
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A 9ct rose gold muff chain, uniform curb links with circular spring clasp. Length 136 cm. 18.9gm.
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Cultured South Sea pearl necklace, a single strand of thirty nine semi-round to round South Sea pearls (white with silver, pink and copper overtones), good lustre with slight blemishes, the 14ct white gold ball clasp set with four round brilliant cut diamonds. Length 35 cm.
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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 41.7gm.
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14ct gold opal and diamond pendant, a 12.29ct free form cabochon Coober Pedy opal (green, violet, yellow, orange and blue play of colour), bezel set and surrounded by forty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.72ct.
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An antique 15ct yellow gold muff chain with 15ct fancy fob seal, the large seal with sculpted florals, set with amethyst, intaglio cut with a greyhound. The chain of uniform belcher type links. Length 154 cm.
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A c1900 9ct yellow gold fancy fob chain, with alternating entwined knotted links and rail links with rectangular rope twist sections, two clips. Length 50 cm. 40gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond necklace, the fine chain set with five evenly spaced diamonds in rub-over mounts. TDW. 0.20ct. Length 42 cm.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant, the heart shape pendant set with three tapered diamonds of 0.22ct. Suspended in gold frame. On silver gilt chain
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A Victorian gilded silver fancy locket and chain, the chain with triple wide oval links with engraved highlights L.40 cm. The locket with fine engraved bands and raised panel. Birmingham 1880.
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An 18ct ruby and opal ring the oval cabochon opal with small repair flanked by two facet cut bead set rubies in box mounts. C.1940.
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An early 20th century 18ct yellow gold and diamond buckle ring, bead set with two early round cut diamonds in star settings. Chester 1914.
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A c1900 9ct yellow gold snake ring, red stone set eyes, engraved detail. 4.79gm.
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A 19th century 18ct gold fouled anchor hope signet ring, the shield form top with relief anchor, floral engraved shoulders. Maker's mark to interior shank.
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A 10ct gold diamond cluster ring, the marquis form mount set with nine brilliant cut diamonds, together with forty taper cut diamonds channel set in two rows to each shoulder. TDW. 1.14ct. Valuation available.
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An estate 18ct gold diamond and pearl ring, a 0.20ct old European cut diamond (colour H, clarity SI2), claw set to the centre of a pair of natural saltwater half pearls (silver colour with pink overtones) set in a London bridge style mount with scrolling and pierced sides. Valuation available.
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A heavy 22ct yellow gold band ring, wide domed form, mildly indented finish. Hallmarked. 11.4gm.
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A platinum and yellow gold multi diamond ring, the five old brilliant cut graduating diamonds set in a row. The largest approx. 0.50ct.
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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 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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18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond Art Deco style ring, an emerald cut aquamarine bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.08ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set, raised and rounded shoulders with decorative step edge. Valuation available.
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A classic platinum and five diamond ring, the graduating old brilliant cuts set in a row in rub-over mounts, the central stone of light champagne tone. TDW. Approx. 2.10ct.
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14ct white gold fancy yellow diamond statement ring, a 3.09ct marquise brilliant cut light fancy yellow diamond, claw set, surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with a triple row of diamonds to each shoulder, (colour I-K, clarity SI1-I1). TDW. 1.67ct (white diamonds). Ring size L.
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14ct white gold and diamond double halo ring, a 2.12ct heart shape brilliant cut fancy yellow diamond claw set, surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour I-K, clarity SI2-I2) with a pear cut diamond (colour G-H, clarity VS2), to each shoulder. TDW. 0.72ct (white diamonds). Ring size M½.
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14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 3.26ct emerald cut grey blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to each shoulder (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.41ct. Ring size N.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.01ct round modern brilliant cut diamond claw set with twelve diamonds set to the shoulders. TDW. 1.37ct.
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An 18ct white gold, morganite and diamond cluster ring, a 2.47ct heart-shape facet cut morganite framed by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders and looping under mount. TDW. 0.67ct.
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14ct rose gold emerald and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 6.96ct emerald cut blue green emerald (included), bezel set, embellishing the stylish mount are six princess cut and thirty-four round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 1.02ct. Ring size N½.
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An estate 18ct gold and four stone diamond ring, four graduating round brilliant cut diamonds (colour H-I, clarity Si), claw set in a London bridge type mount. TDW. 0.54ct (one end diamond loose in setting). Valuation available.
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A 14ct gold tanzanite and diamond vintage style trilogy ring, three oval cut medium violet blue tanzanites (moderate eye visible inclusions), channel set, the scalloped mount embellished with four round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI1-I2), claw set in white gold. TDW.0.15ct. TSW. 7.66ct. Ring size Q.
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14ct rose gold sapphire and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 0.88ct emerald cut deep blue sapphire (slightly included), bezel set with twenty-six round brilliant cut diamond set to the scalloped mount with three princess cut diamonds set to the shoulders. TDW. 0.73ct. Ring size N.
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14ct rose and white gold tourmaline and diamond halo ring, a 3.26ct cushion cut reddish pink tourmaline (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set in rose gold, surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2) bezel set, the shank in white gold. TDW. 0.70ct. Ring size N.
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14ct white gold tourmaline and diamond double halo ring, a 3.55ct emerald cut brownish green tourmaline (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set and surrounded by a double halo of ninety-six round brilliant cut diamonds (colour H-J, clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.40ct. Ring size Q½.
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An 18ct gold and diamond cocktail ring, the white gold mount set with a 'Scattering' of diamonds of various sizes and cuts, one round brilliant cut diamond of 0.63ct (colour G-H, clarity I1) claw set, two old mine cut diamonds of 0.21ct and 0.27ct (colour M-N, clarity I1) claw set, with a further twelve small diamonds totalling 0.27ct. TDW. 1.39ct. Thick tapering yellow gold shank. Ring size V.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond ring, with a row of baguette cut diamonds flanked by sixteen graduating round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.80ct.
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An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring, the central diamond cluster framed by looping forms, set with 93 diamonds, TDW. 0.89ct.
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An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring, includes six modern round brilliant cuts and seven baguette cut diamonds. TDW 0.62ct.
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An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring, lozenge form setting with sixty-one diamonds set to the outer frame and shoulders. TDW. 0.58ct.
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A pair of 18ct rose gold and diamond lion mask earrings, sculpted and pierced, set with 474 brilliant cut diamonds. 3.60ct. Each set with a tiger's eye back panel of 10.89ct.
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An impressive pair of 18ct white gold diamond and sapphire tassel earrings, the hoops with suspended bell flower mounts set with multiple diamonds (TDW 3.88ct) from which multiple tassels of uniform sapphire beads of 38.00ct.
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A stylish pair of 18ct white gold and multi diamond wide tapered crescent earrings, the three rows of baguettes spaced and framed by four rows diamonds. With 326 modern round brilliant cuts and 169 baguette diamonds, TDW. 7.02ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.70ct (approximate) oval facet cut medium blue sapphire claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct white gold pearl and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 1.3 cm-1.4 cm white South Sea pearl (silver overtones, slightly blemished), suspended from a 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour H-I, clarity I1), hooks for pierced ears. TDW. 1.05ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each with a 0.22ct modern round brilliant cut framed by sixteen further diamonds. TDW. 0.60ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire earrings, each with a modern round brilliant cut of 0.24ct. In rub over mount, with hook fittings.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each with seven diamonds, TDW. 0.55ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour F+, clarity I2), posts for pierced ears. TDW. 1.00ct.
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A fine hand-knotted silk rug, the intricate ivory field filled with a large central flower surrounded by multiple repeating floral motifs and framed by borders in colour tones of turquoise and burgundy. 92 x 62 cm.
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A small silk Persian pictorial rug, depicting a finely detailed classic hunting scene of multiple figures pursuing a tiger and lion, within a complex landscape surrounded by a dark green border. Small area of fading. With fabric loops to reverse and rod for wall hanging. 70 x 63 cm
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A Persian hand-knotted silk rug decorated with a central sixteen-pointed medallion in a field of tendrils and flowers on a deep red ground. With a row of flowers to each quadrant and surrounded by a meandering border between narrow guards. 152 x 100 cm.
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An Iranian Kashan runner, decorated with six curvilinear medallions framed by islimi tendrils on a red ground, framed by a floral meander border. 365 x 100 cm.
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A hand-knotted wool pile Bakhtiar rug, the field decorated with a repeated diamond motif within a lattice design framework, in vibrant traditional colours. 195 x 163 cm.
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An Afghan Akhal Gul hand-knotted carpet, the field decorated with rows of four by eight guls and surrounded by multiple geometric border guards, in traditional colours. 300 x 200 cm.
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A hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug, the large central medallion surrounded by floral sprays, all on a pale ivory ground. 350 x 240 cm.
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A fine Bashiri hand-knotted runner the central field of multiple repeating floral motifs on a deep red and dark indigo tones, outlined by reciprocal castellated borders. 385 x 80 cm.
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A long hand-knotted wool pile Turkman runner, the plain burgundy central field framed by multiple border guards with repeating geometric patterns.
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An Andkhoy hand knotted carpet, decorated with twelve geometric medallions each framed by stylized flowers surrounded by multiple border guards, in traditional colours. 230 x 170 cm
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A fine hand-knotted Persian Kazak rug, the central field of vibrant red with three central medallions surrounded by repeating geometric motifs in yellow, green and blue, surrounded by multiple border guards. 240 x 172 cm.
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A large Chobi hand-knotted carpet, decorated with lotus flowers on a vibrant deep red ground and framed by a broad ivory border. 290 x 210 cm.
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A hand-knotted Turkman carpet, decorated with rows of gul motifs and secondary small medallions, framed by multiple narrow borders with repeating motifs. Traditional red and deep blue ground with vibrant gold highlights. 350 x 250 cm.
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A large hand-knotted wool pile Afghan Chobi carpet, with alternating repeating motifs to the central cream ground, surrounded by narrow borders and a wide green border of meandering leaves and flowers. 417 x 322 cm.
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A large hand-knotted Birjand 'Mood' carpet, with a predominately muted green field with ivory and pale blue highlights, highly decorated in a curvilinear floral design. Some wear in places. 290 x 205 cm
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A hand-knotted wool pile Ardebil rug, the field with one central medallion surrounded by numerous smaller medallions, the quadrants with multiple small patterns, the border guards also patterned with various formations. 290 x 195 cm.
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