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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:252
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:252
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:190
Date:3-Sep-2014
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18ct gold and diamond pendant necklace, modelled as a heart pavé-set to the front with round brilliant-cut diamonds suspended from a similarly set surmount, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.81 carats, completed by a fine curb link chain, pendant approximately 30 x 25 mm.
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18ct gold and diamond 'Tubogas' bracelet, modelled as a coiled snake the sprung bracelet is designed as a series of gaspipe links, the head and tail pavé-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.32 carats, Italian assay and maker's marks.
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Diamond ring, Canturi, the tycoon-cut (rectangular mixed-cut) diamond weighing 1.72 carats is claw-set between shoulders embellished with a mosaic of baguette and carré-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L, signed Canturi. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 15747251, dated 20 February 2007, stating the 1.72 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Larry Claw-set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 5.45 carats between shoulders channel-set with baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 1.58 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, later rhodium plated, size 0, signed Larry, laser inscribed IGI M1G26830 Accompanied by an IGI report numbered M1G26830, dated 5 June 2008, stating that the 5.45 carat diamond is H colour, VS1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, of cluster design centring a cushion brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.00 carats within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds above a similarly set gallery and shoulders, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 0.65 carats, mounted in platinum, size K . Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 15027201, dated 13 June 2014, stating the 5.00 carat diamond is G colour, VS1 clarity.
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Pair of south sea pearl, tanzanite and diamond 'Marquise' earrings, Paspaley, each surmount of cluster design centring a marquise-cut tanzanite claw-set within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a cultured pearl swing drop measuring approximately 14.10 mm, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 30 mm, signed Paspaley.
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18ct gold, sapphire and diamond 'Happy Diamond' ring, Chopard, centring an elephant motif accented with a sapphire eye, the body highlighted with a circular glazed compartment signed Chopard enclosing a floating diamond collet to a ribbed half hoop, size K, signed Chopard, numbered 9242477 82 / 2189. Accompanied by a Chopard box.
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18ct gold and diamond 'Happy Diamond' pendant necklace, Chopard, designed as a love heart with a glazed centre containing a free-floating diamond collet to a cable link chain necklace, length approximately 422 mm, chain signed Chopard, pendant signed Chopard, numbered 9264118, 79/1771-20. Accompanied by a Chopard box.
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Chopard, a lady's 18ct gold and diamond wristwatch ref 20/5679 case 3811185240 'Happy Diamonds', circa 2000 Quartz movement, white dial, diamond-set bezel within a diamond-set heart-shaped glazed surround incorporating seven free-floating diamond collets, case and dial signed with Chopard buckle, length 24 mm. Accompanied by a Chopard box and key.
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18ct gold and diamond pendant necklace and earring suite, Boucheron, comprising: a necklace composed of a twin rope chain, the clasp and front embellished with pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds supporting a surmount suspending an open work elliptical pendant pavé-set to the centre with brilliant-cut diamonds, pendant detachable ; earrings en suite, clip fittings, the diamonds all together weighing approximately 17.00 carats, inner circumference approximately 420 mm, signed Boucheron,…
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South sea pearl and diamond necklace, centring a cultured pearl drop measuring approximately 20.00 x 16.40 mm suspended from a twisted ribbon motif accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, completed by a fine oval herringbone link chain, mounted in 18ct white gold, inner circumference approximately 500 mm, retailed by Cerrone . Accompanied by a Cerrone box.
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South sea pearl and diamond ring, Cerrone, of crossover design centring a cultured pearl measuring approximately 13.60 x 11.00 mm between shoulders pavé-set with round brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size P, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by a Cerrone box.
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Pair of morganite and diamond pendant earrings, each surmount designed as a flowerhead embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a pear-shaped morganite drop, the morganite and diamonds together weighing approximately 18.70 carats and 0.22 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 26 mm.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.54 carats is claw-set between shoulders set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 0.33 carats, mounted in platinum, size K1/2, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered 28255209. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. certificate numbered 28255209/M05260363, stating that the 1.54 carat diamond is I colour, VS2 clarity and original receipt dated 11 November 2011.
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Diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the square cushion brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.59 carats is claw-set between similarly-cut diamond set shoulders, mounted in platinum, size M1/2, signed Tiffany & Co., numbered 27230814. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. certificate numbered 27230814/L06302795 stating that the 2.59 carat diamond is H colour, VVS2 clarity, together with a Tiffany & Co. box.
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Fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., the natural fancy intense yellow cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.43 carats is claw-set between shoulders accented with a pair of trilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size I, signed Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1152791563, dated 26 December 2013, stating the 3.43 carat diamond is Natural Fancy Intense Yellow colour, Internally Flawless…
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14ct gold 'Tubogas' necklace, the wide sprung collar designed as a series of bombé gaspipe links, weight approximately 211.20 grams, width approximately 30 mm, length approximately 450 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks.
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Pair of 18ct tri-colour gold 'Tubogas' earrings, Carlo Weingrill, each composed of three entwined gaspipe link hoops, gross weight approximately 28.30 grams, length approximately 30 mm, signed Weingrill, Italian assay and maker's marks, clip fittings.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.07 carats is claw-set and mounted in 18ct gold, size Q. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA52926/2, dated 20 March 2014, stating that the 4.07 carat diamond is H colour, SI2 clarity.
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Pair of diamond and pink diamond earrings, Sabbadini, each modelled as a hinged 7.50 mm tubular hoop pavé-set to the front and inside back with a diagonal stripe of pink brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by lines of near colourless diamonds, the pink and near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 5.30 and 1.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct pink gold, inner diameter approximately 17 mm, signed Sabbadini, Italian assay and maker's marks, numbered B3527 A22.
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Fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond necklace, centring a collet-set natural fancy intense yellow round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.81 carats flanked by a similarly-cut near colourless diamond, the two together weighing 1.52 carats, completed by a triple row fine trace chain necklace highlighted at intervals with diamond set baton motifs, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 390 mm, adjustable . Accompanied by GSL reports numbered AA50935/12, dated 13 December 2013, stating that the 1…
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Pair of diamond and coloured diamond pendant earrings, each surmount pavé-set with near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a fancy yellow diamond cluster, terminating in briolette diamond swing drops, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.49 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 50 mm.
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Diamond ring, Fairfax & Roberts, the princess-cut diamond weighing 2.04 carats is claw-set between a pair of baguette-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.23 carats, above shoulders accented with graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, size M1/2, signed Fairfax and Roberts. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA53634, dated 5 August 2014, stating the 2.04 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity.
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Emerald and diamond ring, of cluster design centring a square-cut emerald weighing approximately 8.20 carats within a surround of marquise-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.86 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M1/2. Accompanied by GSL Gemstone Authentication Report number AA48952/2 stating natural emerald, no other evidence of any treatments with foreign synthetic agents noted.
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Pair of emerald, diamond and coloured diamond pendant earrings, each surmount of cluster design centring a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.88 and 1.71 carats respectively, within a frame of baguette diamonds suspending three lines of baguette diamonds terminating in fancy intense yellow radiant-cut diamonds, the baguette diamonds and yellow diamonds together weighing approximately 8.29 carats and 4.68 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 55 mm, post and clip…
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Chrysoberyl and diamond ring, the oval green chrysoberyl weighing approximately 3.18 carats is claw-set between a pair of half moon-cut diamonds, above brilliant-cut diamond set shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.41 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M1/2.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, centring an oval sapphire weighing approximately 2.45 carats framed with a brilliant-cut diamond surround, between shoulders invisibly-set with a double row of princess-cut diamonds bordered by pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing 1.45 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size N1/2.
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Amara, a lady's 18ct white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, circa 1965 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, applied baton indexes, circular case with diamond-set bezel, dial signed on an integrated 18ct white gold textured link bracelet, diameter 22 mm, overall length 150 mm.
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Diamond ring, Cerrone, centring on an emerald-cut diamond weighing 4.25 carats, claw-set between shoulders embellished with a pair of shield-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 2.41 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 17195824, dated 8 May 2008, stating that the 4.25 carat diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity, together with a Cerrone box.
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Diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 3.04 carats is claw-set between open work shoulders decorated with scroll motifs bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L . Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2155265479, dated 19 February 2013, stating the 3.04 carat diamond is G colour, VVS2 clarity.
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Diamond ring, of cluster design centring an emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.05 carats within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly set shoulders, mounted in 14ct white gold, size I1/2. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 6157030011, dated 17 October 2012, stating the 1.05 carat diamond is E colour, VVS1 clarity.
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Pair of diamond earrings, each designed as a line of brilliant-cut diamonds accented at intervals with princess-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 57 mm.
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Pair of diamond drop earrings, each designed as an articulated line of eleven princess-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing 3.10 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 48 mm.
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet, the flexible strap designed as three rows of princess-cut pink sapphires invisibly-set between a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 22.50 carats and 1.50 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, gross weight approximately 47.50 grams, width approximately 12.50 mm, length approximately 180 mm.
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Diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.03 carats is claw-set between a pair of tapered baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, size G. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA52926/1, dated 20 March 2014, stating that the 5.03 carat diamond is L colour, VS1 clarity.
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Pair of diamond earrings, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, circa 2000, each hoop of asymmetric tapering design, set to the front and inside back with three lines of brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 33.68 carats, mounted in platinum, inner diameter approximately 25 mm, maker's mark for Oscar Heyman & Brothers, numbered 506038.
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Diamond pendant necklace, Cerrone, the trace chain necklace highlighted at intervals with collet-set round brilliant-cut diamonds suspending to the centre a claw-set round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.01 carat, mounted in 18ct white gold, inner circumference approximately 520 mm, unsigned. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 16195,700, dated 25 June 2007, stating that the 4.01 carat diamond is G colour, SI1 clarity, together with a Cerrone box.
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Fancy pink-purple diamond, pink diamond and diamond ring/pendant, of cluster design centring a natural fancy pink-purple cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats framed by a fancy pink diamond border within a near colourless brilliant-cut diamond surround above a similarly set gallery and split shoulders, the small pink and near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 0.11 and 2.86 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, size M, pendant detachable .…
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Diamond ring, Cerrone, of cluster design centring a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.60 carats claw-set within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds between shoulders similarly set, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L, signed Cerrone. Accompanied by an EGL report numbered 2611533728, dated 13 December 2006, stating the 3.60 carat diamond is G colour, SI1 clarity.
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Diamond ring, Mario Buccellati, the wide tapering band centring a cluster of open work foliate motifs accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by a textured border to a brushed hoop, mounted in 18ct white gold, size L, width approximately 15 x 10.5 mm, signed M. Buccellati, Italy. Accompanied by a Buccellati certificate of authenticity and box.
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Pair of diamond pendant earrings, Buccellati, each circular surmount of tulle netting design framed by a scalloped textured edge, the centre applied with a brilliant-cut diamond set cartouche suspending a similarly set pear-shaped pendant drop connected by a diamond set collet, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 50 mm, signed Buccellati, Italy, numbered L5568, pendant detachable, clip fittings.
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Diamond brooch / pendant, Tiffany & Co., designed as an open work heart motif, outlined with eighteen brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.90 carats, mounted in platinum and 14ct white gold, length approximately 28 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Yellow diamond, diamond and ruby dragon brooch, Buccellati, modelled as a fiercely ascending dragon, the scales designed as a lattice of boat-shaped motifs millegrain-set with brilliant-cut natural fancy yellow diamond, the tail and tendrils highlighted with near colourless diamonds, the eye and flames accented with circular-cut rubies, the diamonds and rubies together weighing 4.24 carats and 0.22 carats respectively, textured to the reverse, mounted in 18ct yellow, white and pink gold, length…
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Diamond ring Claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.18 carats to a mount pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 2.25 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size M . Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA53270/1, dated 27 May 2014, stating that the 3.18 carat diamond is J colour, VS1 clarity.
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Pair of diamond earrings, Vhernier, each of stylised ribbon design, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 10.00 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, gross weight approximately 25.90 grams, length approximately 38 mm, signed Vhernier, 19B, Italian assay and maker's marks, clip fittings.
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18ct white gold & diamond ring, Cartier, the wide band designed as a continuous line of concave open work 'C' motifs, the centre pavé-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, size O (54), width approximately 13 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 766613.
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Diamond bracelet, Cartier, designed as a line of articulated diagonal links each claw-set with six graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, the one hundred and ninety-two diamonds together weighing approximately 21.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 185 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 9390.
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Diamond 'Maillon Panthere' bracelet, Cartier. Diamond 'Maillon Panthère' bracelet, Cartier, designed as a series of brick links decorated throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.15 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 190 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 872544.
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18ct gold and sapphire ring, Cartier, 1992, centring a collet-set cabochon sapphire in a crossover mount, size L (51), signed and dated Cartier 1992, maker's mark, numbered B42082. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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18ct gold 'Margot' necklace, Cartier, 1992, designed as a series of polished open work honeycomb motif links, gross weight approximately 91.70 grams, length approximately 400 mm, signed Cartier, numbered B75571.
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Panthere' earrings, Cartier. Pair of 18ct gold 'Panthère' earrings, Cartier, each surmount modelled as a panther head, the eyes accented with marquise-shaped emeralds, the nose with onyx, suspending from the mouth three articulated interwoven tri-colour gold elliptical hoops, signed Cartier, numbered 620337, clip fittings. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Pair of 18ct gold & diamond 'Boutonniere' earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, each modelled as a circular-shaped button, the stitch and edge accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.75 carats, approximately 20.50 mm, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay and maker's marks, numbered BL139258.
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Pair of diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, each modelled as an elliptical hoop set to the front and inside back with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 3.50 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 35 mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay and maker's marks, numbered B3527 A22.
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Pair of 18ct gold 'Medusa' earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1965, each designed as a circular plaque depicting a portrait of Medusa, diameter approximately 17 mm, one signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 12V47.6, and 12V47.5 respectively, clip fittings.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design centring on an emerald-cut sapphire weighing 7.20 carats, claw-set within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds above similarly set split shoulders, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M.
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Sapphire and diamond ring, of cluster design, centring on a heart-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 carats framed with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the gallery and open work shoulders accented with similarly-cut diamonds, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 0.30 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size M.
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14ct gold and diamond necklace, designed as a yellow gold rope chain with interwoven white gold box link chain, highlighted at intervals with fluted balls accented with circular-cut diamonds, weight approximately 53.40 grams, length approximately 660 mm, Italian assay marks.
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Pair of pink and yellow coloured diamond earrings, each of flowerhead motif centring a cluster of natural fancy intense yellow brilliant-cut diamonds, the five surrounding petals pavé-set with natural fancy light pink diamonds, the yellow and pink diamonds together weighing 1.65 carats and 3.80 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct pink gold, length approximately 26 mm, post and clip back fittings.
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Diamond, sapphire, ruby and mother-of-pearl pendant necklace, modelled as a watch face, the circular-shaped open work plaque supporting a mother-of-pearl disc accented with circular-cut diamonds, sapphires and rubies, mounted in 18ct pink gold, completed by a trace chain, diameter approximately 40 mm.
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Morganite and diamond ring, of cluster design centring on an emerald-cut morganite weighing approximately 4.50 carats, collet-set within a frame of brilliant-cut diamonds above similarly set gallery, shoulders and continuous diamond set hoop, the small diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in 18ct pink gold, size N.
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Shell cameo brooch, circa 1900 Female profile facing dexter, wearing a laurel wreath, mounted in an 18ct gold frame accented with a blue and white enamel border, approximately 45 x 35 mm.
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Gold pendant locket, the oval hinged locket engraved with a foliate design, gross weight approximately 24.00 grams, approximately 53 x 41 mm, assay mark for Birmingham and maker's mark.
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Aquamarine and diamond ring, centring an oval aquamarine weighing approximately 13.50 carats flanked by five circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.34 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size L1/2 .
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South sea pearl necklace, composed of thirty-five cultured pearls graduating from approximately 11.06 to 14.80 mm, completed by an 18ct gold diamond set clasp, length approximately 480 mm.
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