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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:253
Sale Title:Important JewelsLots with images:253
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:182
Date:12-May-2015
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14ct gold, platinum, mother-of-pearl and diamond dress set, Jacques Kreisler, circa 1935, comprising: a pair of cufflinks, together with four larger shirt buttons and three smaller studs, each centring a circular-cut diamond collet-set in a mother-of-pearl surround framed by a sculpted border. (8) Accompanied by a fitted Jacques Kreisler box
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Diamond brooch modelled as a target centring a brilliant-cut diamond framed by an open work double border of old mine-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats, mounted in 18ct gold and silver, diameter approximately 24 mm, later rhodium plated
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Pair of 18ct white gold, mother-of-pearl, diamond, onyx, ruby and emerald drop earrings, the circular mother-of-pearl plaque applied with a longevity motif decorated with circular-cut diamonds centring a cabochon ruby bordered by an onyx surround accented with a cabochon emerald highlight, suspended from a diamond set half round link and onyx connector to a diamond set half hoop surmount, length approximately 45 mm
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A lady's Hamilton 14ct white gold and diamond set wristwatch, circa 1950 Manual winding movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, Arabic, dot and baton indexes, diamond-set square-shaped case and foliate lugs, case, dial and movement signed to a link bracelet partially set with single-cut diamonds, 15 mm square, overall length 172 mm
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Diamond ring, of cluster design centring on an old emerald-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.35 carats, collet-set within an open work surround of circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, size R
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Diamond and onyx bracelet, Marcus, circa 1925, designed as a line of alternating old European-cut diamonds and French-cut onyx, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.20 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 180 mm
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18ct gold bangle, the oval hinged hollow 8.00 mm bangle of ribbed design, gross weight approximately 20.00 grams, inner diameter approximately 65 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct gold bangle, the oval hinged hollow 8.00 mm bangle of ribbed design, gross weight approximately 16.80 grams, inner diameter approximately 60 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct gold, coral and diamond suite, comprising: a pair of earrings centring a ribbed coral plaque surmounted by brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 25 mm, together with a similarly set ring flanked by baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, size K. (2)
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18ct gold brooch, naturalistically modelled as a rose in full bloom, gross weight approximately 46.00 grams, length approximately 80 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks
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Diamond and emerald brooch, designed as crescent set with a row of circular-cut emeralds and rose diamond terminals, centred by a similarly set star, mounted in silver and gold, diameter approximately 27 mm
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15ct gold, pearl and turquoise brooch, Duggin, Shappere & Co., Melbourne, early 20th century, modelled as a kookaburra perched on a branch, the chest embellished in seed pearls, the crown, back and tail decorated with turquoise, the eye accented with a synthetic ruby, the reverse engraved 'To Nell from Arthur', approximately 30 x 30 mm, signed Duggin, Shappere & Co. Literature: Kenneth Cavill, Graham Cocks, Jack Grace, Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths Makers & Marks, C.G.C. Gold Pty Ltd, Roseville…
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18ct gold, turquoise and ruby expanding bracelet, T.S. Dismore & Sons, 1841, centring an open work coiled snake pave-set all over with turquoise, the eyes highlighted with a cabochon ruby completed by a line of similarly set hinged S-shaped links between sprung baton links applied with blue enamel, signed T S Dismore & Sons, dated 1 Nov 1841, numbered 897. Accompanied by a D.S. Lavender (Antiques) Ltd. fitted box. Literature: David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, Antiques Collectors'…
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Emerald and diamond locket brooch, late 19th century, of vine and grape design, the front embellished with mixed-cut emeralds and a pearl hinged to reveal a portrait, supporting a chain swag suspending a foliate motif terminating in an emerald and diamond swing drop. Provenance: Emma Lyttleton Davies, Hobart, on the occasion of her christening Private Collection, Sydney, by descent from the above. Other Notes: The portrait of the gentleman is probably the Reverend Francis Russell Nixon, who by Letters…
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Cameo brooch, attributed to Lamborn and Wagner, Melbourne, late 19th century Female profile carved shell facing dexter, wearing an aigrette, collet-set in a mount of bow and foliate motifs terminating in a tassel, approximately 65 x 35 mm, with indistinct maker's marks probably for Lamborn and Wagner. Provenance: Sarah McColl Smellie (nee McDonald), Ballarat Private Collection, Sydney, by descent from the above
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15ct gold and diamond ring, J. R. Rowland, Melbourne, circa 1890, the half hoop is claw-set with a line of five graduated old mine-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, size N, signed Rowland
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Pair of turquoise and diamond earrings, each oval-shaped turquoise is accented by a line of graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.90 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold and 14ct gold, length approximately 23 mm, post and omega clip fittings
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14ct white gold, turquoise and diamond bracelet, the oval hinged bangle is claw-set to the front with a line of seven graduated oval turquoise alternating between brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by diamond shoulders, the twenty-two diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, gross weight approximately 28.50 grams, inner diameter approximately 55 mm, European assay marks
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A Longines 14ct gold hunting cased chronograph watch case 1319768 Swiss circa 1900 Lever movement, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, scroll hands, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and register for 30 minutes, outer ring calibrated for fifths of a second, chronograph button in the band, gold cuvette, monogrammed engine-turned case, dial and case signed with gold fob chain attachment, 52 mm diameter. Provenance: Theodor Hemmer, Leipzig. Private Collection, Sydney, by descent from the above
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18ct gold bracelet, Tiffany & Co., designed as a coiled rope intertwined with another, completed by an invisible clasp, gross weight approximately 53.93 grams, length approximately 210 mm, signed Tiffany & Co
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Pair of 18ct gold, coral and mother-of-pearl earrings, Tiffany & Co., each circular-shaped bombe plaque inlaid with coral and mother-of-pearl in a checkerboard pattern, diameter approximately 24 mm, signed T & Co. for Tiffany & Co., clip fittings
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18ct rose gold bangle, Tiffany & Co., the round 4.65 mm hollow hoop, weighing approximately 16.75 grams, inner diameter approximately 61 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct gold 'Faceted' brooch, Henry Dunay, modelled as an open work stylised textured heart, approximately 60 x 25 mm, signed Dunay, with maker's mark for Dunay
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, each earring suspending an articulated line of lettering, spelling 'SEXY' and 'FOXY' respectively, pave-set set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, length approximately 66.50 mm
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18ct white gold and onyx 'Camelia' ring, Chanel. 18ct white gold and onyx 'Camelia' ring, Chanel, centring a black camellia claw-set to a sculpted hoop, size J, signed Chanel, French assay and maker's marks, numbered 6N2479. Accompanied by a Chanel box
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Platinum and diamond ring, Jeff Einstein, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.60 carats is collet-set, size S, signed JE for Jeff Einstein. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA54746/2, dated 23 March 2015, stating that the 4.60 carat diamond is K colour, VS2 clarity
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Pair of 18ct white gold, diamond and moonstone earrings, Versace, each centring a collet-set moonstone spinner, the reverse engraved with a Medusa motif supported from a pair of concentric circular hoops, the inner pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds stated together to weigh 0.72 carats, the reverse engraved in a Greek pattern is suspended from a hoop surmount connected by curb links, length approximately 38 mm, signed Versace
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18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, Versace, the front deigned as an articulated asymmetrical cluster of V-shaped motifs, some decorated with diamonds together weighing approximately 0.58 carats completed by a twin foxtail chain bracelet to a slide clasp, length approximately 185 mm, signed Versace, Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct gold and diamond bracelet, Versace, centring an articulated asymmetrical cluster of V-shaped motifs, some decorated with diamonds together stated to weigh 0.58 carats completed by a twin foxtail chain bracelet to a slide clasp, length approximately 185 mm, signed Versace, made in Italy
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, the cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats is collet-set within a border, under rail and shoulders decorated with round brilliant-cut diamonds, size K. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 16919637, dated 19 March 2008, stating the 1.02 carat diamond is G colour, SI2 clarity
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, Gregory Bros Claw-set with a square modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.51 carats, size G, signed Gregory. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2127775405, dated 25 November 2011, stating the 1.51 carat diamond is E colour, VS2 clarity
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Pair of diamond studs, the round brilliant-cut diamonds each weighing 1.07 carats are claw-set, mounted in 18ct white gold. Accompanied by GSL reports numbered AA54608/5 and AA54608/6, dated 3 March 2015, stating that the 1.07 carat diamonds are I colour, VS1 clarity respectively
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, Palmiero, designed as an en tremblant cluster of flower heads each pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the under rail and shoulders similarly set, the diamonds together weighing approximately 17.79 carats, size 7 (M1/2), signed Palmiero, Italian assay and maker's marks
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Platinum and diamond ring, Harry Winston Claw-set with a cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.33 carats, within a border and gallery embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds to a continuous similarly set hoop, size F, unsigned. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 5121068804, dated 12 May 2010, stating the 2.33 carat diamond is E colour, VS2 clarity, laser inscribed, together with a copy of the original Harry Winston receipt
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18ct gold, mabe pearl and diamond ring, Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co. 18ct gold, mabe pearl and diamond ring, Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co., of target design centring a circular-cut diamond collet-set to a mabe pearl measuring approximately 11.50 mm, size M, signed Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co
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18ct white gold and diamond ring, the heart-shaped diamond weighing 2.95 carats is claw-set between a pair of brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.60 carats, size J1/2. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA54459, dated 3 February 2015, stating that the 2.95 carat diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity
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Pair of platinum and diamond studs, Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co., the round brilliant-cut diamonds each weighing 1.09 and 1.06 carats are collet-set, signed Peretti, T & Co. for Tiffany & Co., numbered 19612732, screw post and butterfly fittings. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 14142364 and 13939096, dated 10 January 2005 and 22 November 2004, stating that the 1.09 and 1.06 carat diamonds are I colour, VVS1 clarity respectively, together with a Tiffany & Co. box
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, each surmount of open work bow design ribbed to one side, bead-set to the other with circular-cut diamonds suspending an entwined pair of similarly set open work circular motifs, gross weight approximately 31.30 grams, length approximately 60 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct gold and diamond 'Hexagonal' ring, Canturi, the square modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.72 carats is half collet-set between white gold batons, size I, signed Canturi. Accompanied by GIA diamond dossier numbered 15559211, dated 14 March 2007, stating that the 0.72 carat diamond is E colour, VS1 clarity, laser inscribed
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18ct gold and diamond pendant, centring a bombe heart-shaped plaque pave-set with thirty-four brilliant-cut diamonds between a half round milled border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, approximately 35 x 30 mm, French assay and maker's marks
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Golden south sea pearl and yellow diamond necklace, composed of thirty-three cultured pearls graduating from approximately 15.50 to 11.30 mm, each pearl encircled with an 18ct gold band embellished with brilliant-cut natural yellow diamonds, the diamonds together weighing 8.65 carats completed by an 18ct gold and diamond clasp, length approximately 460 mm. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 1132985470, dated 26 October 2011, stating that the saltwater cultured pearls are variously shaped, strong yellow…
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A fine Piaget 18ct gold and diamond bracelet watch, ref 2301 case 92605 circa 1970 Manual winding movement, fully jewelled, rear wind, silvered dial, baton indexes, diamond-set bezel circular case, case, dial and movement signed with an 18ct gold integrated woven bracelet interspersed with diamonds, diameter 14 mm, overall length 190 mm
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Judith Leiber, each modelled as a seahorse, length approximately 32 mm, signed Judith Leiber, clip fittings
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18ct gold, ceramic, coral and lapis lazuli 'Chandra' necklace, Bulgari, circa 1994, designed as a line of 17.00 mm beads modelled in a naturalistic manner between gold link connectors highlighted at intervals with gold capped coral and lapis lazuli rondelles, length approximately 430 mm, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks. Accompanied by a Bulgari box and pouch
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18ct gold and blue topaz 'Tronchetto' ring, Bulgari, of bombe form centring a cabochon topaz between raised scalloped shoulders, size M, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks. Accompanied by a Bulgari box
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Pair of 18ct gold and blue topaz 'Tronchetto' earrings, Bulgari, of bombe form each centring a cabochon topaz between tapered scalloped shoulders, length approximately 18 mm, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks, clip and post fitting. Accompanied by a Bulgari box
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18ct rose gold and mother-of-pearl 'BVLGARI-BVLGARI' ring, Bulgari, centring a circular mother-of-pearl plaque framed by a wide polished bezel engraved BVLGARI to a split shank, size N1/2, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks. Accompanied by a Bulgari box
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18ct gold and mother-of-pearl 'Serpenti' bracelet, Bulgari, the sprung bracelet designed as a coiled snake, the head and scales embellished alternatively with mother-of-pearl plaques, size S, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks
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18ct white gold, coloured diamond and diamond demi-parure, comprising: a ring of cluster design, decorated with oval, pear and marquise-shaped yellow diamonds, accented at intervals with near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds, size M, earrings en suite, the yellow and near colourless diamonds stated to weigh 5.94 carats and 1.75 carats respectively, yellow diamonds not tested for natural colour. (2)
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18ct white gold, coloured diamond and diamond pendant necklace, Mouawad, of foliate and floral design centring a collet-set brilliant-cut diamond framed by petals pave-set with natural fancy intense yellow brilliant-cut diamonds to an open work surround accented by near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds, the yellow and near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats and 2.80 carats respectively, completed by a fine chain, diameter approximately 48 mm, signed Mouawad
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18ct white gold, fancy vivid yellow diamond, fancy pink diamond and diamond ring, of flowerhead design centring a natural fancy vivid yellow round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.44 carats, framed within a double border of brilliant-cut natural fancy pink and near colourless diamonds respectively between near colourless diamond set split shoulders, the small fancy pink diamonds and near colourless diamonds stated to weigh 0.08 carats and 1.25 carats respectively, size M1/2. Accompanied by a GIA report…
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18ct white gold, pearl, light champagne diamond and diamond necklace, the single strand comprising forty-one graduated cultured pearls measuring from approximately 8.50 to 9.00 mm, to a box clasp of cluster design centring an emerald-cut natural light champagne diamond weighing 4.66 carats framed by fourteen round brilliant-cut near colourless diamonds together weighing approximately 2.80 carats, length approximately 420 mm. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA54608/4, dated 3 March 2015, stating that…
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Platinum and diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.10 carats is claw-set between similarly-cut diamond shoulders, size O. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA54644/1, dated 11 March 2015, stating that the 4.10 carat diamond is J colour, VS2 clarity
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14ct white gold, pearl, diamond and sapphire brooch, modelled as a bee, the thorax and wings pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a cultured pearl abdomen and sapphire set eyes, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 carats, length approximately 31 mm
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18ct white gold and diamond 'Centenary' ring, Kim Buck, Georg Jensen Tension-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.40 carats, size 50 (J), with maker's mark for Georg Jensen, numbered 1493B. Accompanied by a copy of GIA diamond dossier numbered 15939507, dated 22 May 2007, stating the 0.40 carat diamond is H colour, IF clarity, laser inscribed, together with a copy of the original invoice and a Georg Jensen box
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