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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:194
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:193
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:150
Date:23-Apr-2013
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South Sea pearl and amethyst necklace, Paspaley, the front composed of eight graduating rows of faceted, carved and polished amethyst beads interspersed with cultured pearls, completed by an 18ct gold clasp, length approximately 400 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley box
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Collection of three 18ct gold rings, comprising a blue topaz, tourmaline and diamond cluster ring, size P; a five stone diamond ring, size R1/2, signed Marco bicego; and a bi-colour gold ring, size O, signed Paspaley. (3)
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Collection of 18ct gold rings, comprising a two-colour diamond set puzzle ring, size U; a suite of three stackable bands, size Q. (4)
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Pair of gold and diamond dice and box, in the style of Goldfinger, the textured gold die inset with brilliant-cut numbers, housed in a gold box the lid applied with a brilliant-cut diamond set coronet, 147 grams total weight, approximate dimensions 35 mm x 20 mm x 24 mm. (3)
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Diamond 'Astrale' necklace, Bulgari, the diamond set circular openwork motif suspending a pendant of similarly set concentric plaques between a circular ceramic motif engraved Bvlgari, to a cable link chain mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 460 mm, signed Bulgari. Accompanied by a Bulgari pouch.
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Diamond 'Astrale' ring, Bulgari, centring on a swivel top designed as three graduated circlets, the inner and outer each set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the central ceramic motif engraved Bvlgari, mounted in 18ct white gold, ring size M, signed Bulgari. Accompanied by a Bulgari pouch
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Diamond 'B-ZERO1' ring, Bulgari, designed as a uniform line of round brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.50 carats between a raised border, the edges engraved Bvlgari, mounted in 18ct white gold, size Q/58, signed Bulgari. Accompanied by a Bulgari box
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Multi-coloured gemstone suite, comprising a necklace designed as a line of articulated square-cut garnet, citrine, amethyst, blue topaz and peridots mounted in 14ct white gold with bracelet and earrings en suite, weight 172 grams collectively, approximate lengths 420 mm, 188 mm, 17 mm respectively. (3)
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Diamond ring, the square emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.56 carats is claw set between brilliant-cut diamond set split shoulders, mounted in platinum, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 14773823, dated 1 December 2005, stating the 1.56 carat square emerald-cut diamond is G colour, VS1 clarity
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Enamel, opal and mother-of-pearl dress set, Mappin & Webb, circa 1930, comprising a pair of cufflinks designed as discs inlaid with mother-of-pearl and opal at the centre with white enamel borders to chain and bar-link connections, with six matching dress buttons, mounted in 18ct gold. (7) accompanied by Mappin & Webb Ltd., fitted case
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Jade and diamond brooch, early 20th century, centring an oval-shaped jade plaque carved and pierced with floral motifs, claw set above a twin bar with circular-cut diamond set terminals mounted in platinum, length approximately 49 mm. Accompanied by a Hardy Bros. Ltd. Box
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Platinum and diamond brooch, circa 1930, the plaque of geometric design, bezel set to the centre with three emerald-cut diamonds within an openwork surround millegrain-set with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.35 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 45 mm
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Sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design centring an oval blue sapphire weighing 6.05 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround between carre-cut sapphire set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size K. Accompanied by Agta report numbered 91020311, dated 1 February 2008, stating that the 6.05 carat sapphire is natural, with no indications of heating (Nte).
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1930, designed as a series of geometric links millegrain-set with cushion-shaped, circular and single-cut diamonds, highlighted at the centre with a marquise-shaped diamond, further set at intervals with calibre-cut sapphires, mounted in platinum, length approximately 180 mm, signed W
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Diamond brooch, circa 1880, modelled as a floral spray, the flower head set en tremblant with circular-cut diamonds to the flowers, leaves and stem, mounted in silver and gold, length approximately 60 mm. Accompanied by an Asprey & Co. Ltd. Box
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Aquamarine and diamond pendant, circa 1900, centring a cushion-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 88.45 carats within a frame of circular-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and 15ct gold, length approximately 45 mm. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51230, dated 22 February 2013, stating that the 88.45 carat gemstone is natural beryl - variety aquamarine
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Pair of aquamarine and diamond pendant earrings, each pear-shaped aquamarine, together weighing approximately 14.59 carats suspended from an openwork surmount of repeating scroll design set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 1.19 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 50 mm
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Diamond ring, the old European-cut diamond weighing 1.13 carats is claw set between baguette and circular-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size L 1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51309/1 dated 7 March 2013, stating that the 1.13 carat old European-cut diamond is F colour, and Pique 1 clarity
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Diamond pendant necklace/brooch, of heart motif pave set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 4.60 carats, completed by a triple strand omega chain, mounted in 18ct gold, pendant approximately 35 x 35 mm.
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Diamond necklace, designed as a series of diamond set heart-shaped links, the brilliant cut diamonds together weighing 2.50 carats mounted in 14ct gold, length approximately 420 mm
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Diamond bracelet, the articulated band designed as a line of diamond set openwork heart motifs alternating between similarly set baton links, the brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.85 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 195 mm
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Pair of diamond earrings, Adler, circa 1990, each of foliate scroll design channel set to the centre with a line of carre-cut diamonds, between scroll surrounds pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing 10.20 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, approximately 50 x 25 mm, signed Adler
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Diamond ring, the princess-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.11 carats is claw set between similarly cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, size O. Accompanied by an Hrd report numbered 20040353504, dated 22 April 2004, stating that the 1.11 carat princess-cut diamond is H colour, and VVS2 clarity
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Pair of diamond and onyx earrings, each of target design highlighted with polished black onyx between round brilliant-cut diamond set surrounds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.70 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 40 mm
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Pair of black diamond and diamond earrings, each of elliptical design, pave set to the front and inside back with a line of black diamonds between a colourless diamond set border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.26 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 35 mm
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Pair of black diamond and diamond earrings, each of elliptical design pave set to the front and inside back with colourless diamonds between a black diamond set border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.92 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 25 mm
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Two pairs of 14ct gold cufflinks, Tiffany & Co., comprising a pair of dumb-bell design with gold and hardstone spherical terminals, signed Tiffany & Co. the other designed as a pair of circular motif links, signed Tiffany & Co. (2)
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Pair of gold earrings, Tiffany & Co., designed as a pair of stylised scrolls, length approximately 25 mm, signed Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Box
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Gold and enamel bangle, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., of bombe design, the 18ct gold circular bangle applied with blue paillonne enamel accented by polished x motifs between fluted gold batons, gross weight approximately 92.70 grams, inner diameter approximately 55 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Tiffany & Co., each hoop of ribbed design, length approximately 30 mm, signed Tiffany & Co
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Pair of golden South Sea pearl, yellow diamond and diamond pendant earrings, each surmount pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a pair of cultured pearls measuring 11.80 to 13.20 mm between fancy yellow and colourless diamond spacers altogether weighing approximately 1.93 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 60 mm.
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Diamond bangle, designed as three entwined bangles, one pave set with sixty-two brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.20 carats, mounted in 18ct tri-colour gold, weight approximately 112.30 grams, inner diameter approximately 64 mm
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Two 18ct gold bangles, comprising of an oval hinged bangle of ribbed design together with a similar two tone bangle, total weight 39.00 grams, inner diameter approximately 60 mm each, Italian assay marks, maker's mark. (2)
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Diamond suite, mid 20th century, comprising a necklace designed as a line of brilliant-cut diamonds between a border of articulated foliate motif and circular links together with a bracelet en suite, the diamonds together weighing approximately 19.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, weight 136.6 grams, approximate lengths 390 mm and 185 mm respectively, Italian assay marks, maker's mark indistinct (2).
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Pair of tanzanite and diamond earrings, each surmount of foliate design pave set with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.36 carats, suspending pear-shaped tanzanites together weighing 12.40 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 31 mm
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Diamond ring, the early modern round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.07 carats is claw set between brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size S. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51336, dated 13 March 2013, stating that the 4.07 carat early modern round brilliant-cut diamond is O colour, and VS2 clarity
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Diamond brooch, Tiffany & Co., modelled as a bee with circular-cut ruby set eyes, textured gold wings and abdomen pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 15 mm, signed Tiffany & Co
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Pair of diamond earrings, Tiffany & Co., of bombe form, each fluted tear drop motif highlighted by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, clip fittings, length approximately 30 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Diamond bracelet, Tiffany & Co., the articulated band designed as a series of textured foliate motifs alternating between claw set brilliant-cut diamond spacers, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.70 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 175 mm, signed Tiffany & Co
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Diamond ring, of bombe design, centring a bezel set round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.07 carats above a black enamel surround highlighted by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, size L. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51317 dated 8 March 2013, stating that the 4.07 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is P colour, and SI1 clarity
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Pair of jadeite bangles, each translucent circular bangle of off-white colour suffused with an apple green splash along with a touch of amber, rounded to the outside and flattened to the inside, approximately 60.00 x 11.00 x 6.00 mm. (2)
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South Sea pearl and pink diamond necklace, composed of fifty-two cultured pearls graduating from approximately 12.15 to 16.00 mm, to a pave set fancy pink diamond clasp, the diamonds together weighing 4.13 carats mounted in 18ct pink gold, length approximately 905 mm.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.01 carats is bezel set between baguette diamond shoulders within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, size M. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51220/1, dated 25 February 2013, stating the 3.01 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is H colour, VS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, the asscher-cut diamond weighing 2.90 carats is bezel set between brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size K1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51351/2 dated 15 March 2013, stating that the 2.90 carat diamond is M colour, and VS1 clarity.
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Emerald and diamond pendant necklace, of cluster design centring on a heart-shaped emerald weighing approximately 4.80 carats within a brilliant and marquise-cut diamond surround, suspended below a diamond set hoop surmount the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.95 carats, completed by a fancy link chain, mounted in 18ct white gold, pendant approximately 30 x 20 mm, length 450 mm
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Diamond suite, comprising an 18ct gold necklace designed as a series of textured fan-shaped links highlighted at intervals by pave set brilliant-cut diamond set plaques, with bracelet en suite, weight 144.4 grams collectively, length approximately 420 mm and 215 mm respectively, signed Marchisio, Italian assay marks. (2)
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Group of 18ct gold rings, comprising a two-colour gold puzzle ring, size K; a suite of three tri-colour gold stacking bands, two diamond set, size N, P, Q. (6)
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Diamond and gem set pendant/brooch, of giardinetto design, the bulbous vase decorated with fluted citrine, onyx and circular-cut diamonds, the floral arrangement highlighted with pearls and multi-coloured carved gemstones, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 60 mm
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Gold and emerald ring bezel set with a rectangular step-cut emerald weighing 3.59 carats, mounted in 22ct gold, size R. Accompanied by a Gubelin report numbered 9906023 dated 10 June 1999, stating that the 3.59 carat emerald is transparent green, natural and of Colombian origin
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18ct gold bracelet, the wide strap of basket weave pattern composed of a series of plaited wire strands, weight 71.30 grams, length approximately 195 mm, Italian assay marks, maker's mark
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Pair of diamond pendant earrings, each brilliant-cut diamond set hoop surmount suspending a pair of similarly set openwork elliptical plaques, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.20 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 50 mm
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Diamond ring, of cluster design, centring on an oval-cut diamond weighing 2.03 carats flanked by brilliant-cut diamonds within a similarly cut diamond surround, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 0.82 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size N1/2. Accompanied by a GIA report check numbered 2101437466 dated 5 December 2008, stating that the 2.03 carat oval brilliant-cut diamond is I colour and SI2 clarity
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Pair of diamond and pink diamond pendant earrings, each terminating in a trilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds together weighing 5.55 carats suspended from a line of colourless and fancy intense pink brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing 6.59 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 53 mm.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.53 carats is claw set and mounted in 18ct white gold, size L. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA51206/1, dated 21 February 2013, stating that the 3.53 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is M colour, and VS2 clarity
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Diamond ring, the asscher-cut diamond weighing 5.09 carats is claw set and mounted in platinum, size N. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1146713509, dated 14 June 2012, stating that the 5.09 carat square emerald-cut diamond is K colour and VS2 clarity.
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A lady's 18ct gold, diamond and pearl 'Diabolo' wristwatch, Cartier, circa 1995 quartz movement, mother-of-pearl dial, Roman numerals, secret signature at x, circular case, back secured by six screws, diamond set lugs and Crown, 18ct gold and pearl-set Cartier triple row bracelet, case back numbered 1471 and C90013, case, dial and movement signed, 20 mm diameter, 160 mm length
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18ct gold 'Ellipse' ring, Cartier, 1993, of tapered hoop design, size L/52, signed Cartier, numbered C62396. Accompanied by a Cartier box
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Gold necklace, Cartier, 1992, designed as a series of polished 18ct gold stylised open work honeycomb motif links, 89.5 grams, length approximately 420 mm, signed Cartier, numbered D16612. Accompanied by a Cartier box
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Gold bracelet, Cartier, 1992, designed as a series of polished 18ct gold stylised open work honeycomb motif links, 44.6 grams, length approximately 195 mm, signed Cartier, numbered B39881 accompanied by a Cartier box
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