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Important Jewels, Watches and Medals (including the Estate of the Late Murray Rose) — Smith & Singer

Auction House:Smith & SingerNumber of lots recorded:180
Sale Title:Important Jewels, Watches and Medals (including the Estate of the Late Murray Rose)Lots with images:180
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:141
Date:7-Dec-2022
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The games of the XVI Olympiad Gold Medal Melbourne 1956 awarded for the 4 x 200m men's freestyle swimming relay final race held on 3 December 1956. From 1928 to 1968, the medals for the summer Olympic Games were identical, depicting a design first used for medals awarded at the games of the IX Olympiad (Amsterdam 1928), created by Florentine artist Giuseppe Cassioli (1865-1942) and chosen after a competition organised by the international Olympic Committee. The obverse embossed with the goddess of victory,…
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The games of the XVI Olympiad Gold Medal Melbourne 1956 awarded for the 400m men's freestyle swimming final race held on 4 December 1956. From 1928 to 1968, the medals for the Summer Olympic Games were identical, depicting a design first used for medals awarded at the games of the IX Olympiad (Amsterdam 1928), created by Florentine artist Giuseppe Cassioli (1865-1942) and chosen after a competition organised by the international Olympic Committee. The obverse embossed with the goddess of victory, holding a…
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The games of the XVI Olympiad Gold Medal Melbourne 1956 awarded for the 1500m men's freestyle swimming final race held on 7 December 1956. From 1928 to 1968, the medals for the Summer Olympic Games were identical, depicting a design first used for medals awarded at the games of the IX Olympiad (Amsterdam 1928), created by Florentine artist Giuseppe Cassioli (1865-1942) and chosen after a competition organised by the international Olympic Committee. The obverse embossed with the goddess of victory, holding…
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Awarded for the 400m men's freestyle swimming final race held on 31 August 1960. From 1928 to 1968, the medals for the Summer Olympic Games were identical, depicting a design first used for medals awarded at the games of the IX Olympiad (Amsterdam 1928), created by Florentine artist Giuseppe Cassioli (1865-1942) and chosen after a competition organised by the international Olympic Committee. Exceptionally, for the games in Rome, the obverse and the reverse of the medal were inverted. The obverse embossed…
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We are not certain which event this Gold Medal was awarded for, it would have been one of the 4 x 220 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 23 November 1962, the 440 yard men's freestyle swimming final held on 27 November 1962, or the 4 x 110 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 28 November 1962. The obverse embossed '19 [imperial crown] 62 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games Perth Western Australia' surrounded by a pentagonal chain of rectangular links. The reverse embossed…
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We are not certain which event this Gold Medal was awarded for, it would have been one of the 4 x 220 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 23 November 1962, the 440 yard men's freestyle swimming final held on 27 November 1962, or the 4 x 110 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 28 November 1962. The obverse embossed '19 [imperial crown] 62 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games Perth Western Australia' surrounded by a pentagonal chain of rectangular links. The reverse embossed…
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We are not certain which event this Gold Medal was awarded for, it would have been one of the 4 x 220 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 23 November 1962, the 440 yard men's freestyle swimming final held on 27 November 1962, or the 4 x 110 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 28 November 1962. The obverse embossed '19 [imperial crown] 62 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games Perth Western Australia' surrounded by a pentagonal chain of rectangular links. The reverse embossed…
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The British Empire and Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Perth 1962 awarded for the 1650 yard men's freestyle swimming final race held on 30 November 1962. The obverse embossed '19 [imperial crown] 62 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games Perth Western Australia' surrounded by a pentagonal chain of rectangular links. The reverse embossed with a wreath of kangaroo paw flowers and leaves surmounted by the coat of arms of the city of Perth and engraved to the centre 'Swimming 1650 Yds Freestyle (men) M. Rose…
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18ct pink gold, titanium, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Palais' pendant, Lancon for Paspaley modelled as a flowerhead centring an approximately 10 mm semi-round cultured pearl above grey titanium petals accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together stated to weigh 1.19 carats, completed by a hinged bale, diameter approximately 25 mm, signed Paspaley and P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and pouch.
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18ct pink gold, titanium, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Palais' ring, Lancon for Paspaley modelled as a flowerhead centring an approximately 10 mm semi-round cultured pearl above grey titanium petals accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a pink gold band also accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together stated to weigh 1.35 carats, size L, signed Paspaley and P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and pouch.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Eden' earrings, Stefan Hafner for Paspaley each knife edge surmount claw-set at intervals with a line of graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, supporting a row of three round cultured pearls measuring approximately 11 to 12 mm, further terminating in a line of diamonds, the diamonds together stated to weigh 1.37 carats, length approximately 75 mm, signed Sh for Stefan Hafner and P for Paspaley, post and clip fittings. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate…
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Pair of 18ct white gold, South Sea pearl, diamond and smokey quartz 'Viva' earrings, Paspaley each terminating in an approximately 12 mm round cultured pearl set beneath a faceted smokey quartz disc highlighted by pave set diamonds all suspended from an elongated shepherd's hook by a fine trace chain, the smokey quartz and diamonds together stated to weigh 12.35 carats and 0.08 carat respectively, length approximately 62 mm, signed P for Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and…
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18ct white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Palais' pendant necklace, Lancon for Paspaley modelled as a stylised open work flower pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds surmounted by a similarly set bale, suspending a diamond-capped approximately 16 mm oval cultured pearl swing drop, the diamonds together stated to weigh 1.01 carats, pendant length approximately 41 mm, chain circumference approximately 200 mm, signed P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of…
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18ct white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Palais Russian Spirit' pendant, Lancon for Paspaley modelled as a turban accented with plaques of mother of pearl framed by brilliant-cut diamonds and surmounted by a similarly set bale, suspending to the centre an approximately 13 mm cultured oval pearl swing drop from a pave set diamond cap and flanked by claw-set rose-cut diamonds, the diamonds together stated to weigh 1.19 carats, approximately 40 x 30 mm, signed P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon.…
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Pair of 14ct gold, aquamarine and diamond earrings each comprising a claw-set oval-shaped aquamarine swing drop surmounted by a line of brilliant-cut diamonds and suspended from a hook fitting set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds, the aquamarines and diamonds together weighing approximately 44.98 carats and 0.40 carat respectively, length approximately 38 mm.
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18ct white gold and diamond bracelet composed of a line of 45 claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 8.50 carats, completed by a concealed clasp, length approximately 177 mm.
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Pair of aquamarine, kunzite and diamond earrings, each articulated drop terminating in a claw-set pear shaped aquamarine framed by a scalloped border of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond connector and pear shaped kunzite surmount similarly bordered by diamonds, the aquamarines, kunzites and diamonds together weighing approximately 20.96, 4.16 and 2.42 carats respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, length approximately 50 mm, folding post and clip fittings. Provenance: Fine…
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18ct pink gold, aquamarine and diamond ring set to the top with a claw-set scissor-cut aquamarine to stepped shoulders grain-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the aquamarine and diamonds together weighing approximately 4.03 carats and 0.33 carat respectively, size O, diamond setting rhodium plated.
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Diamond ring. The emerald-cut diamond weighing 2.60 carats is claw-set in 18ct white gold, accompanied by a GIA report numbered 6193265335, dated 10 October 2018, stating that the 2.60 carat diamond is D colour, VS1 clarity, laser inscribed.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings each circular hoop pave set to the front and inside back with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.10 carats, diameter approximately 20 mm, post fittings.
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Pair of platinum and diamond earrings, Tiffany & Co., each surmount collet-set with a brilliant-cut diamond suspending a square-shaped open work plaque, the border decorated with similarly cut diamonds terminating in five diamond-set swing drops, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, length approximately 28 mm, signed T & Co. for Tiffany & Co., post fittings, later butterflies. Provenance: Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Sydney, 10 December 2014,…
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Platinum and diamond 'Diamonds by the Yard' necklace, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., 2007 designed as a fine trace chain spectacle-set at intervals with eleven brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, length approximately 550 mm (chain extended after purchase), signed Tiffany & Co. and Peretti for Elsa Peretti. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. proof of purchase dated 20 September 2022 and a Tiffany & Co. presentation case and outer box.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, Fred each centring a claw-set pear shaped diamond surrounded by an open work teardrop of paset diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.07 carats, approximately 12 x 8.50 mm, signed Fred, maker's mark, numbered 1164602, post fittings.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond 'Fish' earrings, Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co., each modelled as a swimming fish pave set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.90 carat, length approximately 37 mm, signed Gehry, T & Co. For Tiffany & Co., Italy, hook fittings. Provenance: Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Sydney, 8 December 2015, lot 205, illustrated. Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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Platinum and diamond 'Metro' necklace, Tiffany & Co., modelled as an open work heart pave set with a double row of brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.58 carat, completed by a fine trace chain, pendant approximately 24 x 22 mm, chain circumference approximately 495 mm, signed Tiffany & Co.
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Pair of platinum and diamond earrings, Tiffany & Co., each terminating in an open work five point star bead-set with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds centring a similarly set swing drop suspended from a star shaped surmount pave set between trace chain links accented by a collet-set diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, length approximately 50 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., post fittings. Provenance: Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Sydney, 19…
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18ct white gold 'B.Zero1' ring, Bulgari the 9.50 mm wide ring centring a coiled band flanked by circular plaques, the sides engraved Bvlgari Bvlgari, size 51 (L), signed Bulgari, made in Italy, Italian maker's mark.
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18ct gold and tourmaline 'Tronchetto' ring, Bulgari of bombe; form centring a cabochon pink tourmaline between raised shoulders, size K, signed Bvlgari, Italian assay and maker's marks.
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18ct bi-colour gold and diamond ring, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1980 of cluster design, centring a dome pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds and framed by a sculpted and pierced gold border to a sculpted gold band, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.50 carats, size 55 (O), signed van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 4406.
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18ct bi-colour gold and tourmaline 'Doppio' ring, Bulgari the pink gold band centres a collet-set oval-shaped pink tourmaline and is fused to a white gold band similarly set with a green tourmaline, each to fluted gold shoulders, size L, signed Bvlgari, numbered 1970AL.
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18ct bi-colour gold and diamond bracelet, Christian Dior, circa 1980 the hinged hollow half-round cuff designed as a stylised, coiled snake, the head, eyes and tail embellished with pave set near-colourless and yellow diamonds together weighing approximately 12.00 carats, gross weight approximately 108 grams, inner diameter approximately 160 mm, applied plaque signed Christian Dior. Please note that the diamonds have not been tested for natural origin of colour.
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Diamond and gem-set 'Cubism' ring, Canturi the emerald-cut diamond weighing 4.58 carats is claw-set and framed by shoulders each similarly set with a baguette emerald, ruby and sapphire, the bridge accented to each side with a baguette diamond and the band partially grain-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the smaller diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds together weighing 0.47, 0.49, 0.20 and 0.16 carat respectively, mounted in 18ct white gold, size J, signed Canturi, numbered 3714310. Accompanied by: A…
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18ct pink gold and diamond 'Tiffany T' wire bracelet and ring, Tiffany & Co. comprising: a bracelet designed as a round wire cuff terminating in a T motif pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, inner dimensions approximately 56 x 45 mm, signed T & Co. For Tiffany & Co., Italy; a ring en suite, size K, signed T & Co. for Tiffany & Co., Italy. (2)
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Designed as a line of 30 freshwater pearls to a mesh chain, each end terminating in a freshwater pearl, length approximately 800 mm, signed T & Co. For Tiffany & Co., Peretti for Elsa Peretti. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. Presentation case, pouch and outer box.
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Pair of 18ct pink gold and ceramic 'B.Zero1' earrings, Bulgari each 9.50 mm wide half hoop centring a coiled white ceramic band flanked by semi-circular plaques, each side engraved Bvlgari, length approximately 15 mm, numbered A6NP44 and A6P2RC, Italian workshop registration and maker's marks, post fittings.
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18ct gold and diamond 'Une Ile d'Or' ring, Fred designed as three continuous rows of overlapping bevelled scales, pave set at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.49 carat, size 51, signed Fred, maker's mark, numbered 1009018.
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18ct gold, pearl and diamond necklace, Cartier, 2001 the chain designed as alternating bevelled circular and rectangular links terminating at one end with an approximately 9 mm cultured pearl drop and at the other with a clasp accented with a collet-set brilliant-cut diamond, gross weight approximately 15 grams, length approximately 470 mm, adjustable, signed Cartier, numbered N95408. Accompanied by a Cartier box.
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Pair of 18ct gold and diamond 'Empreinte' rings, Louis Vuitton comprising: a 9.80 mm wide band accented with six circular dimples, one pave set with diamonds and one engraved Louis Vuitton, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.20 carat, size 56 (P), signed Louis Vuitton, maker's mark, numbered Ndb 383; a 4.90 mm wide band accented with six circular dimples, one Collet-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carat and one engraved Louis Vuitton, size 56 (P), signed Louis…
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Diamond and gem-set 'Allegra' necklace, Bulgari, circa 2010 the Collar designed as a line of oval-shaped multi-coloured gemstones including blue topaz, amethysts, peridots, citrines and pink tourmalines alternating with tapered baton and circular motif links pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, supporting to the front a cascading fringe of circular-cut multi-coloured gemstones linked by brilliant-cut diamond connectors, each row terminating in a pear shaped gemstone swing drop, the brilliant-cut diamonds…
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Pair of South Sea pearl earrings Paspaley the approximately 15 mm round cultured pearls are mounted in 18ct gold, length approximately 25 mm, signed P for Paspaley, hook fittings. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and pouch.
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18ct gold, South Sea pearl, diamond and enamel 'Palais Russian Spirit' pendant necklace, Paspaley designed as a fan-shaped motif decorated with polychrome enamel with diamond-set borders and a collet-set pear shaped diamond accent supporting an approximately 14 mm oval cultured pearl swing drop, the diamonds together stated to weigh 0.173 carat, completed by a fancy link chain, pendant length approximately 38 mm, chain circumference approximately 400 mm, chain signed P for Paspaley. Accompanied by a…
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18ct bi-colour gold, South Sea pearl 'Berjani' pendant, Paspaley the approximately 18 mm cultured circle pearl drop is suspended from a bi-colour gold bale, pendant length approximately 32 mm, signed P for Paspaley. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and pouch.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, keshi pearl and diamond 'Palais' earrings, Lancon for Paspaley each surmount centring a keshi button pearl above a scalloped mount pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated drop similarly set and supporting an approximately 9 mm button keshi pearl, the diamonds together stated to weigh 0.76 carat, length approximately 28 mm, signed P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon, folding post and clip fittings. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and…
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18ct white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Palais' necklace, Lancon for Paspaley terminating on an approximately 12 mm oval cultured pearl suspending a swag of diamond briolettes from trace chain connectors to a surmount claw-set with a rose-cut diamond, completed by a trace chain, the diamonds together stated to weigh 2.11 carats, chain circumference approximately 200 mm, signed P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and pouch.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Palais' earrings, Lancon for Paspaley each terminating on an approximately 12 mm oval cultured pearl suspending a swag of diamond briolettes from trace chain connectors to a polished half hoop surmount similarly connected, the diamonds together stated to weigh 2.88 carats, length approximately 35 mm, signed P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and pouch.
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Diamond ring of toi et moi design, the bombe; terminals pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.38 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, size M, later rhodium plated.
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18ct white gold, diamond and ruby ring, 2011 centring a collet-set brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat and surrounded by invisibly-set tapered baguette rubies, to sculpted shoulders each set with a pair of circular-cut diamonds, size, maker's mark 'Ad'. Accompanied by a facsimile Galerie Valerie Danenberg receipt dated 7 June 2011 and a Galerie Valerie Danenberg box and outer box. Provenance: Galerie Valerie Danenberg, Paris. Private Collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above…
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Platinum and diamond ring claw-set to the top with a line of five brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.25 carats
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18ct bi-colour gold, diamond and Argyle pink diamond ring of cluster design, centring a claw-set cushion modified brilliant-cut near colourless diamond weighing 2.00 carats, framed by an open work double border of similarly set near colourless brilliant-cut diamonds alternating with pear and marquise-shaped Argyle natural pink diamonds, the smaller near colourless and Argyle natural pink diamonds together weighing approximately 0.62 and 0.455 carat respectively, size L. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered…
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Pair of 18ct pink gold and diamond earrings each centring a grid of nine bead-set princess-cut diamonds framed by an open work double border of pave set brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.75 carats, approximately 14 x 14 mm.
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Pearl necklace composed of two strands of cultured pearls measuring approximately 7.40 to 7.80 mm completed by a 14ct white gold clasp set with two pearls and ten single-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.30ct, inner circumference of shortest strand approximately 455 mm (including the clasp).
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South Sea pearl ring set to the top with an approximately 13 mm cultured button pearl above a stylised star motif, each point set with a brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.30 carat, mounted in 18ct gold
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Pair of 18ct pink gold, South Sea pearl and sapphire 'Palais' earrings, Lancon for Paspaley each surmount centring an approximately 10 mm cultured button pearl above a scalloped mount set with circular-cut pink sapphires, suspending an articulated drop similarly set and supporting an approximately 13 mm button pearl, the pink sapphires together stated to weigh 0.81 carat, length approximately 32 mm, signed P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon, folding post and clip fittings. Accompanied by a Paspaley…
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18ct bi-colour gold, diamond and coloured diamond ring of toi et moi design with cluster terminals, one claw-set with a marquise-shaped very light brownish pink coloured diamond framed by brilliant-cut light pink diamonds, the other similarly set with a marquise-shaped near colourless diamond framed by brilliant-cut near colourless diamonds, to shoulders partially pave set with near colourless diamonds, the marquise-shaped diamonds together stated to weigh 0.86 carat, the smaller light pink and near…
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Pair of platinum, 18ct white gold and diamond earrings each surmount claw-set with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds suspending two articulated lines of similarly set brilliant-cut diamonds each terminating in a pear shaped diamond, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.26 carats, length approximately 45 mm, post fittings.
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18ct gold, emerald and diamond ring of cluster design, claw-set to the centre with a cushion-cut emerald framed by claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the emerald and diamonds together weighing approximately 5.32 carats and 0.52 carat respectively, size M, diamond setting rhodium plated.
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18ct gold, emerald and diamond ring of cluster design, centring a bezel-set oval-shaped emerald framed by half bezel-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the emerald and diamonds together weighing approximately 8.70 and 2.47 carats respectively, diamond setting rhodium plated.
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Comprising: a flexible fringed collar designed as an open work mesh of alternating peridot cabochons and matte gold floral motifs centring a brilliant-cut diamond, completed by a concealed clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.95 carat, gross weight approximately 84 grams, inner circumference approximately 360 mm, signed Morelli for Paul Morelli; a pair of drop earrings en suite, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.25 carat, gross weight approximately 24 grams, length…
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The unmounted brilliant-cut diamond weighs 1.38 carats. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA66856, dated 6 October 2022, stating that the 1.38 carat diamond is E colour, SI1 clarity.
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18ct white gold and diamond bracelet composed of a line of 34 claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 11.56 carats, completed by a concealed clasp, length approximately 180 mm.
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Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings the cut cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.02 and 1.00 carats respectively are claw-set in 18ct white gold, approximately 6.50 x 5.50 mm, post fittings, butterflies mismatched. Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2213421743 and 7383251726, dated 30 January 2021 and 19 April 2021, stating that the 1.02 and 1.00 carat diamonds are G colour and SI1 clarity and F colour and SI2 clarity respectively, laser inscribed.
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18ct white gold, ruby and diamond necklace designed as a line of 35 graduated claw-set pear shaped rubies each framed by an open work border of brilliant-cut diamonds between brilliant-cut diamond connectors, completed by a concealed clasp, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 23.45 and 6.13 carats respectively, inner circumference approximately 450 mm.
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Diamond ring claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 12.02 carats, mounted in platinum, size Q. Accompanied by a DCLA report numbered 150441, dated 26 February 2007, stating that the 12.02 carat diamond is H colour, SI1 clarity.
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Opal, South Sea pearl and diamond 'Embrace the Sea' necklace, Paspaley, 2005 the flexible Collar comprised of 47 South Sea cultured semi-Baroque pearls highlighted by nine variously shaped crystal opals together weighing 131.69 carats and highlighted by brilliant-cut diamond accents, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.82 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, completed by a concealed clasp, inner circumference approximately 380 mm, signed Paspaley. Accompanied by a facsimile Paspaley certificate of…
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Pair of 18ct gold, platinum and diamond 'Lynn' earrings, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., 2014 each claw-set with four brilliant-cut diamonds between a stylised X motif, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.28 carat, signed T & Co. for Tiffany & Co., post and screw back fittings. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. pouch.
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Designed as a line of polished oval links inlaid at intervals with black jade oval-shaped plaques and joined by bar connectors, completed by a concealed clasp, gross weight approximately 42 grams, length approximately 190 mm, signed T & Co. for Tiffany & Co., maker's mark for Angela Cummings.
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Pair of bi-colour gold, yellow diamond and diamond earrings, Graff, each surmount modelled as an inverted tulip pave set with natural fancy intense yellow brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a line of similarly set motifs alternating between collet-set near colourless diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, length approximately 59 mm, signed Graff, numbered 4966, post fittings. Provenance: Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Sydney, 31 August 2015…
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18ct gold and rock crystal 'Link' bracelet, Seaman Schepps. Designed as a line of polished gold curb links alternating between similarly shaped carved rock crystal links completed by a concealed clasp, length approximately 218 mm, signed Seaman Schepps, maker's mark for Seaman Schepps. Provenance: Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Sydney, 31 August 2015, lot 121, illustrated. Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above. Literature: Amanda Vaill and Janet Zapata,…
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Pair of 18ct bi-colour gold and diamond earrings, Buccellati each pear shaped drop of pierced out lacework design embellished with bead-set brilliant-cut diamonds framed by a textured scalloped border, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.42 carat, length approximately 25 mm, scratch marked M. Buccellati, Italy, Italian registration marks, hook fittings.
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18ct bi-colour gold and diamond necklace, Federico Buccellati, circa 1990 designed as a series of alternating textured 18ct yellow and white gold shield motifs each set with six brilliant-cut diamonds, to diamond-set rosette intervals, inner circumference approximately 415 mm, signed Federico Buccellati. Accompanied by a Buccellati box. Provenance: Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Melbourne, 3 April 2012, lot 114, illustrated. Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired…
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18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring centring a claw-set cushion-cut emerald framed by a double border of similarly set brilliant and single-cut diamonds accented at each corner with a tapered baguette diamond, the emerald and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.01 and 1.37 carats respectively, size V.
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Platinum, emerald and diamond ring of bombe; design claw-set with oval-shaped emeralds and accented at intervals by brilliant-cut diamonds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 8.49 carats and 0.22 carat respectively, size O.
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Pair of 18ct white gold, emerald and diamond earrings each terminating in a swing drop centring a pear shaped emerald framed by a border of pave set brilliant-cut diamonds and suspended from a princess-cut diamond and a surmount partially set with diamonds, the emeralds and diamonds together weighing approximately 6.39 and 1.49 carats respectively, length approximately 44 mm, hinged hook fittings.
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18ct gold and diamond ring claw-set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 4.16 carats flanked by similarly set pear shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 0.90 carat, size L. Accompanied by a GSL report numbered AA66825, dated 29 September 2022, stating that the 4.16 carat diamond is H colour, VS1 clarity.
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18ct bi-colour gold, sapphire and diamond ring of cluster design centring a claw-set round mixed-cut sapphire weighing 5.69 carats bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.68 carat, accompanied by a GSL gemstone authentication report numbered AA66077, dated 29 March 2022, stating that the 5.69 carat sapphire is natural, of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin with no evidence of heat treatment.
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18ct white gold and diamond bracelet composed of a line of 48 claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 7.00 carats completed by a concealed clasp, length approximately 177 mm.
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Ring and earring suite, comprising: a ring set to the top with a plaque centring a collet-set oval-shaped sapphire framed by pave set circular-cut diamonds to shoulders accented by a baguette diamond collet-set within yellow gold ribs and further accented by pave set diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.28 carats, size N; a pair of earrings en suite, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.76 carats, length approximately 21.50 mm, clip fittings. (2)
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Diamond ring claw-set with a cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats set in bi-colour 18ct gold, size M. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2201528612, dated 20 August 2019, stating that the 1.01 carat diamond is F colour, internally flawless clarity, laser inscribed.
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Sapphire and diamond bracelet designed as a line of 28 circular-cut diamonds each claw-set within a circular bombe; link and accented at intervals by bar shaped connectors channel-set with a pair of carre cut sapphires and completed by a concealed clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, length approximately 190 mm.
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18ct gold, yellow sapphire and diamond ring of cluster design, centring a claw-set oval-shaped yellow sapphire weighing approximately 17.00 carats framed by a border of brilliant-cut diamonds to shoulders partially set with round-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.72 carats, size T. Provenance: Jewels, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Melbourne, 10 May 2010, lot 115, illustrated. Private Collection, New South Wales acquired from the above. Show catalogue notes.…
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18ct gold, emerald and diamond bracelet the textured gold hinged sculptural cuff is claw-set to the top with an emerald-cut emerald and embellished with 46 similarly set brilliant-cut diamonds, the emerald and diamonds together weighing approximately 13.00 and 3.20 carats respectively, gross weight approximately 146 grams, inner dimensions approximately 55 x 41 mm .
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Two gem-set brooches comprising: a brooch designed as stylised foliage accented with claw-set circular-cut emeralds and diamonds, mounted in 18ct matte gold, approximately 69 x 39 mm; a brooch designed as a stylised hedgehog with gem-set eyes and a claw-set circular-cut diamond lodged in the spines, mounted in 14ct gold, diameter approximately 28 mm.
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18ct gold bracelet the 36.50 mm wide articulated strap designed as seven lines of rectangular domed links alternately textured and matte gold, completed by a concealed clasp, gross weight approximately 92 grams, length approximately 195 mm.
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18ct gold demi-parure, George Triozennis comprising: an articulated necklace designed as a line of stylised olive leaves which clasps to the front, gross weight approximately 153 grams, total length approximately 860 mm, stamped E94, makers mark; a pair of earrings en suite, gross weight approximately 26 grams, approximately 25 x 35 mm, stamped E94, makers mark, clip fittings. (2)
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18ct gold and ruby brooch designed as a stylised bird perched on a branch, the eye accented with a cabochon ruby, gross weight approximately 33 grams, approximately 30 x 123 mm.
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Platinum and diamond double clip brooch, circa 1938 modelled as a stylised bow, the symmetrical open work plaque is set throughout with baguette, semi-modern-cut and early single-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.00 carats, mounted in platinum, approximately 57.50 x 23.50 mm, 18ct white gold brooch pin detachable, May be worn as two clips.
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Sapphire and diamond enhancer and diamond brooch comprising: an enhancer designed as an open work flower centring a claw-set oval-shaped sapphire surrounded by a border of baguette and marquise-shaped diamonds and four petals, the edges of each grain-set with circular-cut diamonds and completed by a similarly set hinged bale, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.80 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, approximately 25 x 24 mm; a brooch designed as an open work stylised flower, the stamens and…
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18ct white gold, diamond and sapphire brooch designed as a flower head, the pistils and stamen set with circular-cut sapphires, the petals accented with claw-set brilliant and single-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, approximately 38 x 37 mm.
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9ct white gold, silver and diamond brooch the lozenge-shaped symmetrical open work plaque is millegrain and collet-set throughout with old-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, approximately 48 x 25 mm.
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Platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch of stylised swirl design one side claw-set with eleven circular-cut sapphires and the other side grain set with twenty four brilliant-cut diamonds and four half bezel-set baguette diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.35 and 1.30 carats respectively, diameter approximately 32 mm.
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Platinum, diamond and sapphire ring centring a claw-set brilliant-cut diamond framed by a border of channel-set circular-cut sapphires and a further domed and pierced border of millegrain-set brilliant-cut diamonds, to sculpted and pierced shoulders, the central diamond, the smaller diamonds and the sapphires together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, 0.36 carat and 0.36 carat respectively, size Q.
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14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond bracelet designed as a subtly graduated line of 27 circular-cut sapphires together stated to weigh 23.87 carats, each sapphire partially framed on either side by three claw-set circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.27 carats, completed by a concealed clasp, length approximately 185 mm. Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 6425614782, dated 15 March 2022, stating that one of the 27 sapphires tested at random is natural, with indications of heating…
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Diamond and ruby ring of cluster design, centring a claw-set early modern brilliant-cut diamond framed by a border of channel-set tapered square baguette rubies, the diamond and rubies together weighing approximately 2.70 and 1.30 carats respectively, mounted in 15ct gold.
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18ct gold and ruby demi-parure comprising: a bracelet designed as an articulated line of seven hammered and polished gold bombe; links resembling stylised shields alternating with bar shaped connectors each claw-set with three circular-cut rubies, completed by a concealed clasp, gross weight approximately 64 grams, length approximately 196 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks; a pair of earrings en suite, gross weight approximately 20 grams, approximately 30 x 23 mm, clip fittings. (2)
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18ct bi-colour gold and gem-set brooch modelled as a stylised floral spray embellished with claw-set circular-cut diamonds and rubies and sapphire cabochons, the central stem grain-set with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.87 carat, approximately 65 x 40 mm.
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Citrine and diamond ring set to the top with a partially faceted irregularly shaped citrine crystal mounted in an abstract setting of textured and polished 18ct gold accented by five circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.50 carat, gross weight approximately 72 grams
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18ct gold necklace the links designed as a series of stylised lions interspersed by circular plaques embossed to the front with either a lion's head or the head of a horned and bearded satyr, completed by Albert swivel clasps, gross weight approximately 128 grams, inner circumference approximately 410 mm. Provenance: Jewellery, European decorative Arts and Asian Art, Sotheby's Australia (now trading as Smith & Singer), Melbourne, 17 May 2006, lot 51, illustrated. Private Collection, New South Wales…
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18ct gold and garnet ring, 2011 set to the top with a claw-set oval-shaped spessartite garnet weighing approximately 5.06 carats, to stepped shoulders each channel-set with baguette red garnets, size P, maker's mark 'Ad'. Accompanied by a facsimile Galerie Valerie Danenberg receipt dated 7 June 2011 and a Galerie Valerie Danenberg box and outer box. Provenance: Galerie Valerie Danenberg, Paris. Private Collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above on 7 June 2011
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18ct gold, aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace set to the front with a claw-set emerald-cut aquamarine framed by an abstract, irregular border of gold cuboids, some accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a hinged gold collar, the aquamarine and diamonds together weighing approximately 35.00 carats and 0.40 carat respectively, gross weight approximately 78 grams, pendant approximately 32 x 28 mm, collar inner circumference approximately 400 mm.
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Pair of 18ct bi-colour gold and diamond earrings each earring designed as a stylised burning flame, the base pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.30 carats, approximately 29 x 28 mm, clip fittings.
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