ROSEBANK MALL
Established 1912
2015/2016 COLLECTION
LITTLE GIFT BOOK
Visit Read’s for a range of exquisitely unique engagement rings and wedding bands Or we can create a specific design to suit your style
18ct, 9ct gold or platinum engagement rings & wedding bands POA 18ct white gold, diamond and freshwater pearl necklace R25 220 18ct white gold, diamond and freshwater pearl earrings R13 360
DREAM IT, DESIGN IT W e all know how hard it is to find that perfect gift when you have something specific in mind, the hours hunting through possibilities that just don’t measure up. Bring your special vision to us and let us make it real for you and yours. With expert design services available and our fleet of exceptional jewellers, your perfect gift can be yours to give to that someone special.
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The Majesty of Blue 1 9 ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond pendant on chain R7 500
9 9 ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond earrings R7 790
2 9 ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond pendant on chain R5 990
10 9 ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond stud earrings R5 490
3 1 8ct white gold, iolite and diamond ring R22 990
11 9 ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond flower stud earrings R4 170
4 S terling silver, tanzanite and crystal necklace R3 980
12 9 ct white gold, blue sapphire and diamond earrings R7 750
5 9 ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond earrings R13 260
13 9 ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond filigree earrings R18 800
6 9 ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond earrings R10 890 7 9 ct white gold, oval tanzanite and diamond ring R16 940 8 9 ct white gold, princess cut tanzanite and diamond ring R8 820
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Antique Gold Jewellery 1 V ictorian 9ct rose gold oval locket, engraved with flowers (circa 1880) R3 980 2 V ictorian silver gilt swing centre drop earrings (circa 1880) R8 540 3 9 ct rose gold Gate Bracelet (circa 1920) R16 500 4 G eorgian pinchbeck long drop earrings (circa 1830) R8 950 5 V ictorian garnet cluster bracelet (circa 1880) R4 500 6 A n 18ct yellow gold, oval garnet ring R7 100 7 P air of Victorian 15ct gold, turquoise and diamond cluster drop earrings (circa 1880) R12 520 8 V ictorian 9ct rose gold Suffragette Pendant R9 400
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9 V ictorian 15ct yellow gold and pearl heart pendant (circa 1880) R8 550
10 P air of Victorian 9ct yellow gold, silver gilt, turquoise and paste drop earrings (circa 1880) R5 120 11 P air of Victorian yellow gold, flat cut garnet earrings (circa 1880) R6 750 12 V ictorian 15ct yellow gold, seed pearl pendant on 9ct gold chain (circa 1880) R16 500 13 L ate Victorian yellow gold, ruby and pearl insect brooch (circa 1890) R7 250 14 1 8ct yellow gold Cartier heart bracelet R58 750 15 V ictorian 9ct yellow gold, ruby and diamond oval locket (circa 1890) R5 550 16 E arly Victorian 15ct yellow gold, garnet flower brooch (circa 1860) R9 670
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Antique Silver Jewellery 1 P air of late 18th century cut-steel cluster drop earrings R6 850 2 Sterling silver Double Albert chain (circa 1900) R7 950 3 Pair of Chester silver and gold round earrings depicting fuschias R8 550
4 V ictorian amethyst, seed pearl and sterling silver clover necklace (circa 1890) R7 200 5 Victorian sterling silver, almandine garnet and paste pendant on chain (circa 1880) R6 830 6 P air of Victorian sterling silver and rock crystal ball drop earrings (circa 1900) R5 790 7 Late Victorian sterling silver marcasite and paste bracelet (circa 1880) R2 280
8 S terling silver marcasite frog brooch R2 560 9 Pair of late 18th century cut-steel double cluster drop earrings R8 950
10 Pair of Victorian sterling silver and turquoise ball drop earrings (circa 1880) R7 960
11 P air of Victorian sterling silver Scottish grey agate drop earrings (circa 1870) R8 680 12 Victorian sterling silver bracelet (circa 1880) (one of a pair forming amazing collar) R9 100 each
13 Pair of Victorian sterling silver acorn drop earrings (circa 1880) R 7 230
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Black Antique Elegance 1 Pair of Victorian 9ct yellow gold and round pique drop earrings (circa 1820) R9 870 2 Pair of Victorian carved jet earrings (circa 1880) R2 420 3 Victorian French jet trefoil necklace (circa 1880) R14 220
4 V ictorian 15ct yellow gold jet and onyx drop earrings (circa 1880) R12 520 5 A most unusual pair of Victorian black and white enamel drop earrings (circa 1870) R8 550 6 V ictorian yellow gold oval onyx and seed pearl open back locket (circa 1880) R9 960 7 Pair of Victorian sterling silver and carved jet drop earrings (circa 1870) R5 120
8 Pair of Victorian round drop earrings with sterling silver heart inlay (circa 1870) R5 100 9 Vintage sterling silver marcasite lizard brooch R3 500
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The Beauty of Colour 1 1 8ct white and yellow gold, rhodolite and cognac diamond leaf detail ring by FreeRange R40 000 2 9ct yellow gold and diamond beaten finish drop earrings by FreeRange R15 000 3 9ct white gold and pink sapphire half eternity band by FreeRange R6 450 4 9ct white gold and pink sapphire half eternity band by FreeRange R5 070 5 9ct rose gold wheat chain R1 500
6 9 ct rose gold, pink tourmaline and diamond daisy pendant by FreeRange R8 500 7 9ct yellow gold and sterling silver, lemon quartz ring by FreeRange R9 900 8 9ct yellow gold and rhodolite ring R10 560
9 9 ct rose gold and pink amethyst ring R8 480 10 18ct rose gold, pink tourmaline and cognac diamond ring by FreeRange R40 000 11 18ct yellow gold, citrine, peridot and diamond ring R34 490
12 9 ct yellow gold, green and purple amethyst drop earrings R10 170 13 Sterling silver, gilded and citrine briolette necklace R2 980 14 18ct yellow gold and brandy citrine drop earrings by FreeRange R8 380 15 9ct yellow gold and blue topaz ring R8 850
16 9 ct yellow gold, orange tourmaline and diamond ring by FreeRange R56 200 17 9ct yellow gold, green tourmaline and diamond drop earrings by FreeRange R25 000 18 18ct yellow gold, peridot and diamond drop earrings R27 720 19 18ct yellow gold, peridot and diamond ring R5 900 20 9ct rose gold, blue topaz, amethyst, peridot and diamond ring R12 800 21 9ct rose gold, citrine and diamond drop earrings R11 920 22 9ct yellow gold and green amethyst ring R8 700 23 9ct yellow gold, smokey quartz and blue topaz drop earrings R9 130
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Serene Pastels 1 S terling silver, crystal freshwater pearls and aquamarine necklace R6 500
16 1 8ct white gold, diamond half eternity band R43 720
2 9 ct rose gold, pink tourmaline and diamond necklace R16 100
17 1 8ct white gold, diamond flower stud earrings R14 450
3 9 ct white gold, diamond filigree heart locket R24 550
18 1 4ct white gold, pink sapphire and diamond drop earrings R27 850
4 9 ct white gold wheat chain R1 340 5 9ct white gold, diamond circle of life R13 760
19 1 8ct white gold, diamond ring by FreeRange R65 000 20 9 ct white gold, blue topaz and diamond stud earrings R6 840
6 1 8ct white gold, pink sapphire and diamond engraved ring R18 420
21 1 8ct rose gold, blue topaz and diamond drop earrings R36 800
7 1 8ct white gold, diamond cluster earrings R28 750
22 9 ct white gold and pink sapphire earrings R6 200
8 1 8ct rose gold, London blue topaz and diamond ring R22 790
23 1 8ct white gold, diamond and rose quartz drop earrings R6 950
9 1 8ct white gold, diamond snowflake ring by FreeRange R29 000
24 1 8ct white gold, diamond huggy earrings R42 900
10 9 ct white gold, blue topaz studs by FreeRange R5 680 11 9 ct white gold, blue topaz and diamond flower stud earrings R2 790 12 9 ct white gold, diamond heart ring R5 100
26 1 8ct white gold, diamond drop earrings R27 620 27 9 ct white gold, diamond huggy earrings R8 290
13 9 ct white gold, garnet, seed pearl and black enamel ring R10 750
28 9 ct white gold, pink sapphire and diamond earrings R8 280
14 9 ct white gold, diamond necklace R7 450
29 9 ct white gold and three shades blue topaz drop earrings R8 290
15 1 8ct white gold, diamond full eternity band R45 000
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25 1 8ct white gold, diamond half eternity band R29 920
30 9 ct white gold, diamond filigree drop earrings R13 120
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The Miracle of the Pearl 1 V ictorian 9ct rose gold engraved heart locket (circa 1890) R4 550 2 Pair of sterling silver, natural pink freshwater drop earrings R2 900 3 A string of large baroque natural pink/ gold freshwater pearls R13 360 4 Pair of 9ct white gold, 13,5 - 14mm round cream peach freshwater pearl earrings R8 820 5 Antique pinchbeck bloodstone and agate seal R3 890 6 9ct three tone gold and diamond flower ring R18 930 7 Victorian pinchbeck and pink paste clasp, strung on freshwater pearls (circa 1870) R7 580
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8 1 8ct yellow gold and cultured pearl stud earrings R2 950 9 9ct white gold, diamond and freshwater pearl drop earrings R7 500 10 18ct white gold, diamond and rare South Sea pearl drop earrings R57 880 11 9ct yellow gold and seed pearl cross R4 140 12 Pair of sterling silver, natural soft pink baroque freshwater pearl earrings R4 970 13 A string of large, white freshwater rock pearls R8 820
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1 E thiopian silver earrings by Z. A. Zen African Trade Beads R520 2 S terling silver and ruby ring by French Toast R2 190 3 S terling silver and Tahitian pearl dress ring by Carla Frank R9 430 4 2 2ct gold and sterling silver neckpiece with garnets and labradorite by Maike Valcarcel R11 160 5 S terling silver and copper Mokume Gane band by Hermien Van Staden R2 000
13 B rass petal drop earrings by Smith Jewellers R420 14 1 4ct gold and sterling silver “East of the Sun and West of the Moon” ring by Maike Valcarcel R9 540 15 Sterling silver Charaxes Smaragdalis earrings by Papillon Belle R3 160 16 S terling silver and perspex “Breve” dress ring by Made of Mettle R1 990 17 S terling silver and perspex dress “Breve” dress ring by Made of Mettle R1 990 18 1 8ct gold and sterling silver ring with aquamarine by Carla Frank R2 670 19 S terling silver and enamel frangipani studs by FreeRange R1 290
6 9 ct yellow gold and sterling silver poppy ring with pink tourmaline by Fire Petals R3 110 7 S terling silver, poppy ring by Fire Petals R1 730 8 S terling silver, labradorite and moonstone pendant by Maike Valcarcel R3 920 9 S terling silver and quartz geode ring by Dew R2 760 10 Swiss Franc coin ring by Josh Roxton R710
11 S outh African vintage half cent coin ring by Josh Roxton R470
12 S terling silver “Poorman’s Orchid” earrings by Nic Bladen R3 220
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Belle étoile 1 Sterling silver, black and white paisley enamel ring R2 690 2 Sterling silver, cubic zirconia and rubber buckle ring R4 320 3 Sterling silver, cubic zirconia and white Houndstooth enamel ring R3 830 4 Sterling silver, black and white enamel ring R2 510 5 Pair of sterling silver, black and white enamel earrings R2 520 6 Pair of sterling silver, cubic zirconia and white fleur de lis enamel earrings R3 100 7 Sterling silver, cubic zirconia and black enamel ring R2 450 8 Pair of sterling silver, cubic zirconia and rubber earrings R3 200
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Men and The Boys 1 9 ct yellow gold gent’s wedding band POR
4 S terling silver oval cufflinks with engraving POR
2 9 ct white gold gent’s wedding band POR
5 S tainless steel and brown braided leather gent’s bracelet R750
3 S tainless steel cufflinks with rose gold corner detail R1 730
6 S tainless steel and black braided leather gent’s bracelet R1 540 7 S terling silver and enamel Pirate cufflinks by Deakin & Francis R3 870
8 S terling silver and magnetite skull cufflinks by Firepetals R1 730 9 S ignet rings in gold, silver and platinum POR
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Antique Silver Treasures 1 Edwardian sterling silver rosebowl by George Wish (Sheffield, 1902) R11 200 2 Pair of sterling silver Judaica candlesticks by Rosenzweig Taitelbaum (London, 1918) R38 500 3 Edwardian sterling silver embossed rosebowl with bow detail by George Wish (Sheffield, 1907) R30 950 4 Victorian sterling silver embossed coffee pot by G & G Neal (Chester, 1900) R17 650 5 Russian silver matt floral becher (1954 – 1958) R2 350 6 Sterling silver Kiddush cup on stem (London, 1924) R4 590 7 Sterling silver becher with Star of David detail by N. R. (London, 1926) R2 350 8 Victorian silver plated oval gadroon tray by Elkington (circa 1900) R14 500 9 Early Victorian sterling silver oval pierced basket by Robert Harper (London, 1856) R28 650 10 Victorian sterling silver large floral and scroll rosebowl by E. S. Barnsley (Birmingham, 1897) R36 950 11 Pair of Judaica candlesticks by Pogorelski (Warsaw, Poland, 1858) R82 250 12 Victorian silver plated unusual round epergne (circa 1900) R12 800
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The Perfect Gift for Milestones, Achievements and Memories 1 Pair of Victorian silver plated Corinthian candlesticks (circa 1880) R15 500 2 Silver plated ice bucket with insert R1 500 3 Carrs plain tall decanter with sterling silver collar R4 530 4 Sterling silver embossed porringer with lid by James Dixon & Sons (Sheffield, 1964) R16 100 5 Edwardian sterling silver fluted milk and sugar set by W. G. Knight (Birmingham, 1904) Only the milk jug in photograph R5 200 6 Magnifying glass with sterling silver and horn handle R3 950 7 Carrs silver plated chippendale salver R3 280 8 Victorian sterling silver half fluted christening mug by William Gibson and J. L. Langman (Sheffield, 1889) R7 200 9 Set of six Edwardian sterling silver napkin rings by Robert Pringle (Chester, 1901) R12 450 10 Carrs sterling silver and velvet backed mini clock R1 490 11 Sterling silver tazza by Fenton brothers (Sheffield, 1905) R11 520 12 Carrs sterling silver photograph frame R2 770 13 Edwardian sterling silver engine turned rectangular box by John Collard Vickery (Chester, 1905) R12 750 14 Victorian sterling silver christening mug by J. Muirhead & Sons (Glasgow, 1865) R7 800 15 Sterling silver round embossed Cherub box with London import mark (Maker JGP, 1902) R9 600
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Carrs Cutlery & Silverware
Stunning collection of sterling silver drink related products, silver topped decanters, wine coasters and photograph frames.
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Leading Men’s Accessories EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN FOR MEN A testament to a rich history encompassing decades of innovation and craftsmanship.
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Buying and selling There is always a demand for fine antique jewellery and silver. Read’s is in contact with international dealers and is constantly looking to buy stock – beautiful pieces for our own customers as well as for the overseas market. Please contact Pam Thomson or Paulette Maingard to discuss how you can sell your pieces at the best prices. Design service We offer an exceptional and specialised make-up design service to suit any of your requirements and are able to source the finest diamonds and beautiful coloured gemstones to enhance the design of your choice. Our goldsmiths are master craftsmen and create jewellery to treasure. Corporate gifts From silver bookmarks to say a quick “thank you”, to a fine hallmarked silver salver for the retiring chairman of the board, we offer the ideal and lasting presentation gift. We have South African sterling silver, hallmarked English silver, a variety of local and overseas products, and specialise in meeting each customer’s individual needs. Silver repairs Nobody understands better than Read’s just how precious your treasures are. Your grandmother’s hand mirror or the candlesticks handed down through the generations will be handled with the utmost care. Our silversmiths repair and restore most silver items and we offer
a silver replating service for trays, cutlery and other valuable items. Engraving We offer an engraving service on jewellery and silver purchased from Read’s. This service also includes fine hand engraving from initials on cufflinks to crests on signet rings by a master craftsman. Jewellery repairs and pearl stringing Read’s will repair your precious jewellery. We also offer a pearl stringing service as pearls should be checked and restrung on a regular basis. Valuations We offer a complete service in evaluating your antique silver and all your jewellery.
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A Garnet bracelet with pinchbeck clasp (circa 1840) R10 250 B Victorian four picture pinchbeck locket (circa 1870) R7 450
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C Etruscan silver gilt collar (circa 1880) R14 200
Errors and omissions excluded. Thanks to Ashley Judge from Hunter Gatherer for background displays. Photography by Judd van Rensburg. Design and layout by Syzygy Media.
D Victorian silver gilt filligree drop earrings (circa 1880) R14 250
We offer gift vouchers 1 S ilver plated wine bottle coaster with wood base and elephant detail R1 920
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2 S ilver plated hip flask R1 250 3 Silver plated finger bowl with mother and baby elephant detail (11cm diameter) R940 4 S ilver plated snack bowl with elephant detail (7mm diameter) R540 5 V ictorian pinchbeck clasp with threaded faceted pyrite (circa 1840) R9 920 6 S ilver plated Tabasco bottle holder R1 390
Tel: +27 11 880 2702 Fax: +27 11 880 0103 The Rosebank Mall, Shop C221, Level 2, Corner Baker and Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196 facebook.com/ ReadsRosebank twitter.com/ ReadsRosebank
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The ultimate destination for gifts that will be remembered forever
Est. 1912
Tel: +27 11 880 2702 The Rosebank Mall, Shop C221, Level 2, Corner Baker and Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196 PO Box 52173, Saxonwold, 2132, South Africa www.reads.co.za