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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:268
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:248
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:181
Date:16-May-2023
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A Victorian and later silver four-piece tea and coffee service, the baluster bodies with floral and scroll embossing, the vacant cartouches framed by C-scrolls. The teapot and cream jug Sheffield 1853 by Roberts & Hall, sugar bowl London 1858 by Daniel & Charles Houle and the coffee pot London 1905 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Total weight 2222gm.
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A silver four-piece tea service, octagonal form, crested with fox/hound head. Birmingham 1945-1947 by Adie Brothers Ltd. 1500gm.
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#A Victorian silver cream jug and sugar basin with various fine panelled and scroll engraving, shell detail to the jug spout. London 1841 by Edward, Edward Jr, John & William Barnard. 565gm
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A Georgian sterling silver cream jug. Decorated with C-scrolls among floral detail. Crest as demi-bull. With gilt interior. London 1824 by Hyam Hyams H. 11.5 cm weight 264gm.
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Sterling silver fish slice and server, both reticulated and engraved with chevron border and escutcheon at the grip, length 31 & 22.5 cm 241gm total.
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A William IV silver sauce ladle, fiddle pattern with crested grip featuring three demi-unicorns. London 1835 by John Harris, length 18 cm. 60gm.
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#A Victorian silver pie spoon with terminal crest of tree trunk. Maker unknown, London 1896. 30.5 cm. 164gm.
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A George IV silver pie spoon, of plain design, by Randall Chatterton, London 1821, length 29 cm. 112gm.
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A large Georgian pie spoon, with 'P' crest to the terminal. London 1809 by Peter and William Bateman, L. 30 cm. 106gm.
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Three Victorian silver dessert spoons, in Kings pattern. Finlay and field Glasgow 1848, length 19 cm. 192gm.
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Five Georgian silver forks, in fiddle thread and shell pattern. Dublin 1818 maker 'Sh', length 17.9 cm. 352gm.
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A small silver small bowl, with a band of small vignettes illustrating signs of the zodiac. London 1886 by Charles Boynton. 96gm.
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Silver plated champagne wine coaster, grapevine detail to the border. Dia.20 cm.
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Bronze sculpture by June Garrard, nude female figure leaning upon a square onyx block. Whole piece on serpentine base with canted corners, height 19 cm
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Nickel Goliath pocket watch in travelling case, with Roman numerals, retailer C.C. Allen Chichester. Travelling case sterling silver, hallmark for 1907 Birmingham. Hinge needs attention, height 13 cm
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An early 20th century 18ct yellow gold ladies half hunter fob watch, with opalescent enamelled outer bezel. The white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Apparently working. 45gm.
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An impressive Hausmann & Co. Vintage ladies 18ct gold,diamond and sapphire bracelet cocktail wristwatch, with Ebel 17 jewel manual wind movement, the watch cover with central modern brilliant cut diamond surrounded by six sapphires of 1.02cts and an outer frame of diamonds, further diamonds framing the cover, the 43 diamonds of TDW. 2.35ct. The substantial double curb link bracelet strap with engraved and fine lineal detailed links. Sapphire cabochon to the push-in clasp. 75gm. Apparently working. In…
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A vintage 18ct gold Omega de Ville ladies wristwatch, tonneau shaped champagne dial, gold batons marking the hours, integrated semi-flexible bracelet with Omega snap clasp, in working order, 39.61gm (including movement).
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A vintage Omega Art Deco wristwatch, steel Staybrite 'Tank' shaped case, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Apparently working, the strap faulted.
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A vintage gold Omega Seamaster gents wristwatch and strap, the named silvered dial with baton makers, plain gold solid strap testing as 10ct. Apparently working. 58gm (including. Movement).
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An Omega 18ct yellow gold Cosmic triple date moon phase calendar gent's wristwatch, white dial, glazed exhibition back showing 24 jewel movement. Recently serviced and in working order. The black leather strap with 18k Omega buckle.
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A c.20th brass carriage clock. By Matthew Norman London, 11 jewels Swiss made unadjusted movement, height 11 cm
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A c.1900 carriage clock, brass case and typical non complicated movement. Gadrooning to the base and waisted carry handle, in original leather travel case, with some distress. Includes key, height 11.5 cm.
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A French 19th century mantel clock, the white onyx case with ormolu decoration, half columns to each side, the top with an onyx urn with ormolu detail, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic seconds numerals, with key and pendulum. 24 x 13 x 43 cm.
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A quality late 19th century hand painted portrait on ivory of Marie Antoinette, after the 1783 portrait by Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, the elegant study showing her with ornate coiffure heightened with feathers and wearing a teal dress with lace trim, holding a single rose, signed. The reverse inscribed 'Marie-Antoinette a la rose, Trianon'. The fancy ormolu frame with floral swags and flowering basket to the top. 22 x 16 cm.
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A Victorian portrait miniature, on ivory, depicting a young woman in Victorian dress. In metal period frame with signs of previous gilding. Signed N Magnus. 8.2 x 6.2 cm
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A George IV portrait miniature, depicting a woman with elaborate hair, wearing formal dress and jewels, in brass frame, details verso, height 10 cm
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A George III hand painted portrait miniature, the woman wearing simple dress and hair, in modern gilded brass frame. Back strut damaged. 8 cm.
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A hand-painted portrait miniature, depicting George IV in military garb. Painted on ivory with gilded and reticulated frame incorporating small seed pearls. The initials Ls' in gold verso. With photocopy of the original receipt. 8 x 6.5 cm
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A hand-painted framed portrait miniature. Depicting George IV in military garb. Painted on ivory with gilded and reticulated frame incorporating small seed pearls. The initials Ls' in gold verso. With photocopy of the original receipt. 8 x 6.5 cm 8 x 6.5 cm
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Two sets of early 19th century Italian plaster intaglios, collected by the British on their Grand Tours of Europe and featuring images from the classical world, in contemporary frames. 200 X 15.2 cm (including frames).
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An unset 1.12ct emerald cut diamond, colour H, clarity VS2.
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An 1878 full sovereign, Melbourne mint.
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An 1890 full sovereign, British mint.
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A 1906 half sovereign, British mint.
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A c.1900 engraved rolled gold sovereign case, the vacant cartouche framed by leafy scrolls. By Dennison watch case Co.
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A 1968 9ct gold Auckland Trotting club cup, the round spreading foot on turned wooden base, column with round knop leading to the bowl, monogrammed and presentation engraved, stamped 9ct and FM for Fred money (the renowned Auckland silversmith). 200gm, height 25 cm. (including stand).
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A rare Elsie Reeve (New Zealand 1885-1927) Arts & Crafts silver and amethyst pendant/brooch, of oval form, the rope twist border enclosing leafy vine and berry sculpted design highlighted with five amethyst cabochons. Maker's name on plaque to the reverse 'Reeve', length 6.6 cm.
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A c.1900 S. Kohn NZ 9ct gold and gold bearing quartz pendant, faceted tapered form with floral and leaf engraved gold mount. Stamped maker's mark. Some minor chipping, length 4.6 cm.
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A Georgian gold plated fob citrine seal, ornate floral decorated mount with plain citrine stone.
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A c.1900 15ct yellow gold and hardstone Scottish brooch, the orange pink flecked hardstone wide ring with five engraved and curved arms. Dia.5 cm.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold and peridot brooch, the scrolling bar multi claw set with a central rectangular cut peridot and a round mixed cut peridot multi claw set to each end.
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A late Victorian 15ct gold seed pearl swallow pendant on 9ct gold chain, the open circular pendant/brooch with swallow in flight, set with seed pearls, suspended on a 9ct gold chain, length 58 cm. 6.7gm.
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A stylish vintage14ct gold diamond and sapphire pendant, with central facet cut sapphire framed by radiating bars set with 16 brilliant cut diamonds set as graduating pairs. 4.89gm.
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14ct gold and opal pendant, a 2.47ct free form cabochon opal (green, violet, yellow and blue play of colour), bezel set, with gold bale.
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A Victorian 15ct gold necklace, of shaped flat and double hopped links, length 43 cm. 11.5gm.
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A 9ct gold fancy link chain necklace, the multiple oval links with leaf decoration, large parrot beak clasp, 57.6gm, length 66 cm.
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold long fob chain, the uniform curb links with sliding t-bar suspended from a short chain length, length 64 cm. 52.5gm.
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An antique 9ct yellow gold chain with Victorian 15ct gold fob seal, mounted with a bloodstone panel intaglio cut with a heraldic shield. The chain with two rose gold bars, length 46 cm.
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Contemporary 9ct gold sapphire and zircon necklace, a 1.60ct mixed cut sapphire in an 18ct gold oval rub over mount flanked by an array of seven oval mixed cut sapphires and eight round mixed cut zircons in 9ct gold mounts and scrolls, the 9ct gold chain of beveled oval cable link with cylinder clasp.
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14ct white gold, kunzite and diamond necklace, a 10.42ct pinkish purple kunzite (minor eye visible inclusions) claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), suspended from a diamond set bale (colour J-K, clarity SI2), together with white gold chain set with twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), TDW 1.32ct, length 49.6 cm.
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14ct gold, amethyst and diamond pendant necklace, a 19.39ct oval cut deep purple amethyst (eye clean), claw set, with a fine gold chain set with five round brilliant cut diamonds (colour I-K, clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.095ct, length 47 cm and 52 cm (adjustable).
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14ct white gold diamond and black pearl necklace, a 12.8.2 cm round South Sea cultured black pearl, suspended from a 14ct white gold hollow globe set with seventy-five round brilliant cut diamonds (colour F-G, clarity VS1-VS2), suspended from a white gold bale, with an 18ct yellow gold knit multi-strand rope link necklace with small parrot clasp. TDW 0.75ct.
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An 18ct yellow gold and ten diamond necklace, the modern brilliant cut diamonds evenly spaced to the chain. TDW. 0.47ct.
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An impressive fully diamond set graduating necklace, the continuous row of graduated articulated links each of four diamonds. The 445 modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW. 16.75ct, length 44.5 cm.
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An impressive vintage 18ct yellow gold fancy emerald and diamond substantial bracelet, with seven panels of 15 round cabochon emeralds spaced by and highlighted with 241 modern brilliant cut diamonds of 8.22 TDW. 91gm. Valuation available
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An impressive18ct white gold white and yellow diamond bracelet, the twenty oval clusters each with a central fancy yellow diamond and surrounded yellow and white diamonds. TDW. 6.84ct.
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An 18ct white gold and multi cluster diamond bracelet, alternating rectangular and double links, set with modern brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds. TDW 4.61ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond bracelet, nineteen round brilliant cut diamonds set into fancy links, push clasp with safety catches, TDW 2.50ct, (colour G-H, clarity SI1).
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 64 modern brilliant cuts set in a row of TDW. 4.15ct.
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A 18ct white gold and diamond tennis type bracelet, the single row of uniform clusters each of seven modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 2.70ct. Valuation available
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A 14ct white gold and fancy yellow diamond bracelet, two rows of round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds in sets of four, alternating with two round brilliant cut white diamonds (colour I-K, clarity SI1-I1), push clasp with safety catch, TDW 4.09ct (yellow), TDW 1.01ct (white), length 18 cm.
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A 14ct white gold multi-coloured sapphire and diamond bracelet, sixty-eight round facet cut blue, yellow, orange, pink and green sapphires (minor eye visible inclusions) channel set, the borders set with two hundred and eighty round brilliant cut white diamonds, (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 5.05ct, TDW 1.66ct, length 18.5 cm.
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An 18ct yellow gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 104 princess cut diamonds of TDW. 2.44ct.
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A Scottish silver and agate bracelet, seven shaped and polished agate panels set between seven engraved silver links, the padlock clasp set with four agate panels, old repairs, length 21 cm.
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An old 9ct rose gold Irish friendship ring, clasped hands to the top. 4.4gm.
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A vintage 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cross-over ring, the central oval panel set with single old cut diamond and two rubies, flanked by two cross-over band ends.
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An 18ct diamond solitaire ring, a 0.39ct modern round brilliant cut diamond (colour G, clarity I1) with five further princess-cut diamonds channel set to each shoulder. TDW 0.80ct.
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An 18ct gold Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, bead and box set with central old cut diamond framed by two oval facet cut rubies.3.2gm.
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A vintage18ct gold sapphire and diamond bridge ring, claw set with four uniform circular facet cut sapphires and three brilliant cut diamonds. 5.4gm.
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14ct rose gold, tanzanite and diamond ring, a 2.23ct fancy cut tanzanite, (thermally enhanced), claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, split shoulders, ring size O½. GIA report available.
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An estate 18ct gold and five diamond ring, five round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in white gold, with a small diamond in a rub over mount set to each white gold shoulder, TDW 1.10ct (approximate).
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour G-H, clarity I2/I3), claw set in plain shank, high shoulders.
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An 18ct gold, pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring, a 1.80ct oval mixed cut purplish pink sapphire (eye clean), claw set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, high shoulders, TDW 0.78ct.
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An 18ct white gold, amethyst and diamond ring, a 5.00ct oval mixed cut dark purple amethyst (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by eighteen single cut diamonds (colour G-I, clarity VVS-Si), with three baguette cut diamonds to each side (colour F-H, clarity Vs-I2), TDW 0.48ct.
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Pair of platinum and moissanite rings, a 1.80ct round brilliant cut moissanite claw set and surrounded by a halo of smaller stones, with further stones to the shoulders and mount, together with a platinum moissanite set band.
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An 18ct gold estate diamond and sapphire ring, three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set with two round mixed cut dark blue sapphires, in a scrolling London bridge style mount, TDW 0.65ct (approximate), TSW 0.35ct (approximate). Ring size L.
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An estate 9ct gold, emerald and diamond ring, a 0.51ct rectangular step cut medium light green emerald (eye visible inclusions) in a white gold rub over mount and surrounded by fourteen single cut diamonds also in white gold, high shoulders and shank in yellow gold, TDW 0.98ct. Old valuation available.
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An 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, three clusters each set with seven small round brilliant cut diamonds in white gold, half round shank in yellow gold, TDW 0.50ct.
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A good 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond cluster Princess Diana ring, the oval facet cut 3.55ct sapphire of bright colour. Framed by 12 brilliant cut diamonds of 1.11ct.
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14ct white gold and diamond ring, a 0.60ct old European cut diamond (colour K, clarity VVs2-Vs1), claw set with three round brilliant cut diamond set to each shoulder, TDW 0.72ct.
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An estate 14ct gold and five stone diamond ring, five old mine cut diamonds claw set and accented by small rose cut diamonds (two absent), in a scrolling London bridge style mount, TDW 1.20ct (approximate). Ring size M.
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14ct rose gold, aquamarine and diamond double halo ring, a 2.88ct pear cut light grey-blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions) claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), with further diamonds to the split shoulders, TDW 0.82ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond vintage style ring, a 4.99ct oval cut light medium blue aquamarine (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, (colour J-L, clarity SI2-I1), TDW 1.41ct. Ring size Q.
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A 14ct white gold and fancy diamond cluster ring, forty mixed cut fancy yellow and light lemon diamonds (clarity VS2-I2) claw set to the centre of two rows of round brilliant cut white diamonds (colour I-K, clarity SI1-I2), TDW 3.53ct (coloured diamonds), TDW 0.27ct (white diamonds). Ring size M.
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14ct white and yellow gold diamond halo cocktail ring, a 1.55ct pear-cut fancy yellow diamond (SI1-SI2) claw set in yellow gold and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further set to the cross over split shoulders (colour I-K, clarity SI1-I2), TDW 0.71 (white). Ring size M½.
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14ct white and yellow gold and diamond statement ring, a 2.56ct oval cut fancy yellow diamond (clarity SI1-SI2), claw set in yellow gold and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut white diamonds in yellow and white gold (colour I-K, clarity SI1-I1) with further diamonds embellishing the split shoulders, TDW 0.92ct (round brilliant cuts). Ring size M½.
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14ct gold, green sapphire and diamond halo ring, a 2.33ct oval cut deep green sapphire (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds (colour I-K, clarity I1-I2), with a princess cut champagne diamond to each shoulder, TDW 0.30ct. Ring size L½.
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14ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 4.87ct emerald cut light blue aquamarine (slightly included), claw set with six round brilliant cut diamonds embellishing the shoulders (colour I-K, clarity SI1-I1), TDW 1.42ct. Ring size L½.
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14ct white gold, heliodor and diamond halo ring, a 9.47ct rectangular cushion cut golden yellow heliodor (eye clean), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds set to the triple split shoulders (colour I-K, clarity I1-I3), TDW 0.83ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct white gold, red tourmaline and diamond halo ring, a 10.35ct oval cut medium reddish pink tourmaline (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the upright shoulders (colour H-J, clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.79ct. Ring size O½.
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A 14ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond halo ring, an 8.57ct pear cut deep purplish-blue tanzanite (heavily included), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders, (colour I-K, clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.61ct.
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An estate platinum and five stone diamond ring, five old European cut diamonds of graduating sizes (the central diamond 0.39ct), claw set, fine half round shank, TDW 1.66ct. Ring size T. Old
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An estate 18ct gold ruby and diamond ring, a round facet cut ruby bead set with one brilliant cut diamond and four small single cut diamonds set to each side, TDW 1.16ct. Ring size M½.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.70ct princess cut diamond (colour I, clarity I1), claw set, upright shoulders.
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An 18ct yellow and white gold sapphire and diamond ring, a 1.23ct princess cut sapphire (eye clean), rub over set in white gold, with three princess cut diamonds channel set in white gold to each side, wide tapering yellow gold shank, TDW 1.21ct. Ring size P.
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A 14ct gold and diamond ring, seven tapering bands each set with three round brilliant cut diamonds, (colour I-L, clarity I2-I3), TDW 1.25ct, tapering semi-round shank.
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A pair of 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond earrings, each earring set with an oval facet cut Royal Blue sapphire (eye clean), claw set below a round brilliant cut diamond, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 19th century gilded 18ct yellow gold and amethyst pendant drop earrings, floral forms, each highlighted with two almandine garnets. Old repair. In vintage box.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each with seven diamonds of TDW. 0.35ct.
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