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FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES SALE 375 SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2014, 11:00AM
Lots 1 - 220 Preview Wed 19 Mar
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Viewing Thu 20 Mar
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Fri 21 Mar
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Sat 22 Mar
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Sun 23 Mar
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Mon 24 Mar
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Tue 25 Mar
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Wed 26 Mar
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Thu 27 Mar
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JEWELS: BUY/SELL/COLLECT SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2014, 3:30PM
Lots 1000 - 1250 Viewing Mon 24 Mar
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Wed 26 Mar
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Thu 27 Mar
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10am-5pm Buyers Premium A buyer's premium of 15% will be charged on all items in this sale. GST (15%) is payable on the buyer's premium only. Webb’s Auction House. 18 Manukau Road, Newmarket, Auckland 1149, New Zealand
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market highlights. Trends for 2014 Watches: Hermes – The Faubourg timepiece Watchmaking is an increasingly important strand of the Hermès business and the French luxury maison has a century’s worth of watch design in the bag. One of the big Montres Hermès stories this year is The Faubourg. This tiny little gem of a timepiece looks set to start a new trend for small watches, last seen in the 1980s. Hermes – The Faubourg.
Spring inspires floral designs in both fashion and jewels with new floral inspired collections. Left to right: Irene Neuwirth, Chanel, Lydia Courteille.
Trends for 2014 Florals It goes without saying that it’s not spring without flowers, and the same is true with spring clothing. An endless source of design inspiration, spring’s blossoming flowers best portray the reawakening of nature after winter’s icy reign. And this year, designers dug a little deeper into their creative roots and gave us new visions of the flower with novel interpretations, 3D applications and hand painted patterns. For jewelry, floral motifs are a perennial favorite, so this is an easy trend to re-imagine in precious metal and vibrant colored gemstones.
Trends for 2014 Fashion Fringe
Jewellery reinterprets a fashion trend seen on the runway as fringes inspire collections from fine jewellery houses including (left to right) Van Cleef & Arpels, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co.
Louis Vuitton’s new line of architectural jewelry, in true Parisian style After a line that played with the history of its iconic monogram motif, Louis Vuitton is taking another look into the house archives to create jewelry pieces that mark a new chapter in the brand's history books. With references to the form and studs of the brand's iconic trunks (illustrated right), the lines of these statement pieces evoke the moldings found on the high ceilings of a Haussmannian building, to highlight the shape of a watch case or a precious gem setting. The Emprise line sees the palette of amethysts, smoked quartz and lemon (illustrated left) come to life with yellow gold tassels, in the frame of pendants and delicate drop earrings. The structure of a Louis Vuitton trunk comes together with modern day style, for a timeless line that is pure Paris. 4
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Fringing secured itself on the catwalk as a favourite embellishment for Spring’s fashions. It is interesting to see it translate quite literally into the release of new jewellery collections and it is predicted that this trend will see some fine jewellery examples in the upcoming seasons as a playful edition to traditional haute jewellery collections.
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Boucheron Quatre: Ten Year Anniversary release The Boucheron Quatre ring (above) is ten years old this year. This four-in-one ring, designed for men and women, is Boucheron’s homage to its home city: the narrow double rings on one rim represent togetherness and love; the diamonds reflect the City of Light tag; the ring of square ‘nails’ directly references the Clous de Paris street paving, while the grosgrain pattern on the other rim symbolises Paris’ couture heritage. Two ‘Radiant’ editions, in yellow and white gold, have been added this year.
SIHH 2014 & Paris couture week
Dior’s fine jewellery Creative Director’s latest personal exhibition ‘animalmineralvegetable’ opens at The Gagosian in New York from March 11th – April 5th.
Victoire de Castellane – ‘animalmineralvegetable’ The creative minds behind the world's finest luxury maisons are well known for the work they do for the luxury brands they lead however, their own personal creative practice has always been indicative of the creative force they represent. To observe a person's own creative work develops a sense of trust that resonates through the 'brand work' they do. Victoire de Castellane is the Dior fine jewellery Creative Director and her new exhibition 'animalmineralvegetable'. Renowned for her life-giving ability to reincarnate the natural world as enchanted jewels, de Castellane's
The start of the year is a crucial time in the luxury world, as fine jewellery and watch brands unveil their preview collections. Two major events in Europe begin with the finest display from a selection of luxury brands: Firstly, The SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) in Geneva is the first major watch fair of the year, with a focus on brands owned by the Richemont group, such as Cartier, IWC and Ralph Lauren. Second, the haute Paris use Couture Week as a launch pad for a selection of fine jewellery collections. The demand for diamond-set and coloured gemstone designs is undoubtedly driving a new wave of creativity in watch and jewellery design.
avant-garde use of colour, hyper-hued enamel work and her unorthodox pairing of precious gemstones is once again exercised with light-hearted splendour. Self-taught, de Castellane began her career as an assistant at Chanel, before Karl Lagerfeld asked her to oversee costume jewellery at the house, where she remained for 14 years. In 1998, Bernard Arnault asked her to envisage Dior Joaillerie where she remains to this day reigning over the Place Vendôme, having been awarded the Légion d'Honneur in 2007 for her sartorial services.
This spectacular one-of-a-kind high jewellery wristwatch by Cartier pays homage to that intensely creative era with an octagonal morganite of 143.99 carats – the undoubted star of the horological show.
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Antique and Contemporary Jewellery under the hammer. Saturday 29 March. Catalogue now online
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The Webb’s jewellery team presents our first Fine Jewellery and Watches auction for 2014, to be held on Saturday 29 March at 11:00am. This sale features a raft of beautiful antique jewellery, watches of top brands, statement pearls and stunning contemporary jewellery: an eclectic mix curated with luxury in mind. In the antique section, we have a rare Victorian malachite cameo necklace with matching earrings, comprising 14 oval connected cameos of graduated size, all finely carved with scenes of cherubs at play with animals and birds. Also included is a very attractive late-Victorian necklace with natural red spinels and diamonds with a detachable starburst that can be worn as a separate brooch, circa 1895. Diamonds again are well represented with a white-gold ‘En Tremblant’ diamond-set butterfly brooch: a finely articulated swallowtail butterfly with folded wings. It is set with a staggering total of 774 brilliant diamonds. An important, large, solitaire diamond and platinum ring features a round, modern, brilliant-cut diamond of 4.81ct, colour G/H, clarity VS2, cut Very Good, which is set in a fourclawed, double-collet mount. We have a magnificent solitaire princesscut diamond of 5.14ct; described in G.I.A. report 17237000 as GSI1 Excellent, it is set in a ring of 18ct white gold and the wide shoulders are pave set with a further 64 round, modern, brilliant-cut diamonds. Also, everyone’s needs are met by the large selection of diamond bracelets that is on offer, from total diamond weights of 2.50ct all the way to 23.32ct. Lot 4. A rare Victorian malachite cameo necklace with matching earrings. Estimate $4,000 - $5,000
Both Cartier and Tiffany & Co. are well represented in this offering with varied and plentiful pieces from these heavyweight brands. There is a strong selection of watches, including a spectacular man’s diamond-and-sapphire-set Piaget white-gold dress watch, circa 1972. Included alongside is a wide and varied collection of Rolexes such as the Daytona cosmograph, a Rose gold and steel Datejust Oyster perpetual, an Air King Oyster movement in stainless steel and a Gold President perpetual. Many other houses such as Omega, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Patek Philippe and Franck Muller are represented also. In contemporary jewellery, we are excited to have a collection of the talented jeweller Peter Minturn’s designs; Peter first set up his workshop in Auckland in 1964 after emigrating from England. Peter has made commissioned pieces for the Queen, Princesses Anne and Alexandra, Lord Robens, Michael Caine, Elton John and Frankie Valli. Recently he was commissioned to make a commemorative piece in honour of the late Maori Queen Te Atairangikaahu, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her succession to the throne. Peter is currently designing, making and teaching from his studio in Kingsland. The ever-popular Jewels: Buy/ Sell/Collect auction will make up a second sale to be held at 3:30pm on Saturday 29 March. Included is an extensive range of vintage, retro and contemporary jewellery. This sale will be a great place for anyone with an interest in good design and jewellery to get their hands on semiprecious loose stones and for those interested in remaking, replacing or reusing diamonds, stones and pieces from items in need of repair. We are delighted to offer private treaty sales at Webb’s; this service is discreet and all aspects of a private sale are held in the strictest confidence. Enquires from those looking to buy privately are welcomed. Webb’s jewellery and watch specialists will reach out across our extensive network in order to source the loose diamond you are seeking.
Lot 58. A fine princess cut diamond bracelet. Estimate $22,000 - $26,000
Lot 204. Peter Minturn, aquamarine and diamond ring. Estimate $3,800 - $4,500
Lot 18. Piaget diamond and sapphire watch circa 1972. Estimate $20,000 - $25,000
Fine Jewellery & Watches When Saturday 29 March 11am Where Webb’s Auction House
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The Jewellery Department are delighted to offer private treaty sales for those interested in buying loose diamonds of any size, colour, clarity and cut, outside of auction calendar. Countless private transactions have been brokered through Webb’ s on behalf of clients and our direct access to an international diamond supply uniquely qualifies Webb’s to facilitate lucrative transactions off the auction floor as well as on it. This service is discreet and all aspects of a private sale are held in the strictest confidence. Enquires from those looking to buy privately are welcomed. The Webb’s jewellery and watch specialists will reach out to our extensive network in order to source the loose diamond you are seeking. Quotes are free of charge, confidential, and all consultation is on a no-obligation basis call us 09 529 5606 or email Zora Bell Boyd zbellboyd@webbs.co.nz for further information.
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Important Paintings & Contemporary Art
Tony Fomison, Mental Defective
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Our first sale of Important Paintings & Contemporary Art for the 2014 auction calendar presents a noteworthy collection of works. It surveys New Zealand’s modern and contemporary periods and presents works that, in many cases, are amongst the finest of each respective artist to be offered to the market. The catalogue for this sale is now available in print and online and it will be on view from Wednesday 19 March. The modern and contemporary periods are well represented and we are delighted to be able to present five exemplary paintings by Colin McCahon from diverse periods in his career. Included among these works is Kauri Trees, Titirangi, which was painted between 1955 and 1957 and is one of the most well-resolved and formally successful works of McCahon’s Cubist period. The offering also contains a beautiful and rare example from the 1974 Rosegarden series and a seminal work on canvas, Moby Dick is sighted off Muriwai Beach (1972), which articulates McCahon’s environmental concerns and religious convictions with exceptional clarity. These historically important paintings are joined by a large number of significant works including: a
masterpiece by Tony Fomison from 1969; a triptych by Jeffrey Harris from his influential mid-1970s period; two paintings of monumental scale by Garth Tapper; and an important work on canvas by Robin White, Bare Hill, Paremata (1969). We are pleased to offer, for the first time on the market, two panels from Pat Hanly’s eminent 34-piece mural Prelude to a Journey, which was originally commissioned by Auckland Airport in 1977. The majority of the mural has been distributed amongst institutional collections throughout New Zealand and the presence of these two panels in the sale offers a rare prospect for private collectors. Fronting the contemporary offerings, is Lillian Budd’s (et al.) postmodern masterpiece Modern World; it is a pleasure to be able to present this piece to the market for the first time. A highly influential example of New Zealand installation art, Modern World was a central highlight of the innovative 1992 exhibition Headlands – Thinking through New Zealand Art, which was curated for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. Executed on a more intimate scale, but by no means any less thought-provoking or inspiring, are Ronnie van Hout’s “December 1948” Explaining Painting to Theo Schoon and an untitled taxidermied work by Francis Upritchard from 2001. An impressive piece from Australian artist Dale Frank, It was sort of a dismal day... (2006), extends the substantial group of contemporary works on offer in the upcoming sale. This is joined by a suite of works by Peter Robinson, an important largescale painting by Shane Cotton, Kiddy Kiddy, a standout 1987 portrait by Grahame Sydney, Winter Model, and a captivating domestic-scale work by Bill Hammond from his renowned Cave Paintings series. In addition to a superlative range of paintings, the March sale also includes a number of significant sculptural works by Russell Clark, Chris Booth and Paul Dibble.
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Dale Frank, It was a sort of dismal day...
Colin McCahon, Kauri Trees, Titirangi
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Jewels buy/sell/collect Saturday 29 March 2014, 3:30pm Presenting over 200 lots including antique and contemporary jewellery, vintage wrist and pocket watches, diamonds and gold jewellery.
Important Conditions of Sales See rear of catalogue for important conditions of sale for buyer’s.
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fine JEWELlery & WATCHES Saturday 29 March 2014, 11:00am
Important Conditions of Sales See rear of catalogue for important conditions of sale for buyer’s.
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1 A 19th century French yellow gold long chain, circa 1870 Designed in high carat gold with long pierced tubular bar links connected by six double links. Weight 24.3g. Length 880g.
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2 A Victorian ornate short Albert bar link bracelet With compound bar and wire twist links joined with floral scroll links. Length 25.3mm. Weight 18g. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $450 - $500
3 A fancy yellow 4.226ct diamond ring A 9ct gold handmade ring set with a fancy yellow old mine cut diamond of 4.226ct. Estimated to be from the 1870’s reset in the 1970’s. Of strong natural yellow colour. History available. South African certificate and valuation available upon request. Estimate $32,000 - $35,000
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4 A rare Victorian malachite cameo necklace with matching earrings Comprising fourteen oval connected cameos of graduated size. All finely carved with scenes of cherubs at play with animals and birds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. (2). Estimate $4,000 - $5,000
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5 A gold flexible ruby set collier necklace The handmade stamped 18ct (tests as 9ct) mount is designed as a four row herring bone strap with central sunburst motif. Profusely set with five hundred and forty five marquise cut rubies. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,000 - $3,800
6 A late Victorian yellow gold half hoop bracelet with diamonds and red spinels
7 A very attractive late Victorian necklace with red spinels and diamonds
In unmarked high carat (18ct) gold and set with eight graduated old cut diamonds and seven natural red spinels set between.
Comprising thirteen alternate connected crescent and leaf drops set with old cut diamonds and natural red spinels. A detachable star burst can be worn as a separate brooch. Circa 1895. With old box (not original).
Estimate $1,700 - $2,200
Estimate $3,500 - $4,500
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8 A yellow gold and nephrite jade bracelet Designed as a curved rectangular jadeite bar with 22ct gold riveted cap ends. Herring bone gold chain straps with S clasp. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $700 - $850
11 An Edwardian black opal and diamond bar brooch The bright lighting ridge coloured opal of approximately 1.70ct is set on a platinum knife edge bar with two old mine cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
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9 An Edwardian yellow gold opal and diamond cluster ring Stamped ‘F HYAMS’ on the shank and 18ct gold. The oval opal surrounded by fourteen old cut diamonds and two shoulder stones. Estimate $500 - $750
12 A fine cased 1920s pearl and gold stud and cufflinks set by Mikimoto All stamped K14 and M, each with a small cultured pearl pin set in a pearl shell disc with bright cut gold edging. Estimate $600 - $800
10 An Edwardian yellow gold bar brooch with opal and diamonds, circa 1910 Signed ‘F. HYAMS’ on the 18ct gold knife edge bar the oval opal cluster with sixteen surrounding diamonds and six graduated brilliants in the shoulders. Estimate $600 - $900
13 A late Victorian yellow gold belt ring with diamonds and rubies Hallmarked Birmingham 1897 and stamped 18ct gold. Weight 12.7g. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $800 - $850
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14 A late Victorian old cut diamond cluster ring In unmarked yellow gold (18ct), an old oval cushion shaped diamond is surrounded by twelve old mine cut stones. Estimate $2,000 - $2,500 15 15 A traditional opal and diamond cluster ring Handmade in platinum and 18ct gold, the flat oval opal is rub over set in the centre surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut grain set diamonds. On a tapered yellow gold band with raised split shoulders. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
16 An Edwardian yellow gold and old cut marquise diamond ring The eighteen bright diamonds bead set with an outer milled edge mount. Approximate TDW 1.00ct. Estimate $750 - $1,000
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In 15ct gold with three knife edge bars. The pearls collet rub over and bead set. Tested 15ct gold. Circa 1900. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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18 A man’s spectacular diamond set Piaget white gold dress watch, circa 1972 The triple case bezels and six bars set with small brilliant diamonds. The face pave set with one hundred and fifty six diamonds and eight sapphires. Quartz movement. Reference 14105L150. SN 212970. With original box. Estimate $20,000 - $25,000 CATALOGUE 375
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19 A near new Rolex Steel and gold Daytona Cosmograph wristwatch Bought in New Zealand in May 2013. Current model 116523. SN 2755895. Calibre 4130. Automatic movement, superlative chronometer with oyster lock bracelet. Sold with original box and papers.
20 A man’s gold Rolex President Oyster Perpetual wristwatch Satin gold face with day and date sapphire crystal. Gold jubilee bracelet with hidden clasp. Extra link. Model 18038. SN 9540096. Date 1986. With original box and booklet. Estimate $8,000 - $10,000
Estimate $15,000 - $16,000
21 A ladies Rolex steel and gold Datejust wristwatch With satin gold dial and diamond numeral pips. SN L880288. Oyster Perpetual, model 69173. Original box. Estimate $4,000 - 4,600
22 A Rolex steel and gold Datejust wristwatch With satin gold face and diamond pip numerals. Oyster perpetual movement model 68273. SN S331030. Date 1993. With box, booklets and wallet. Estimate $4,800 - $5,800
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23 A man’s rose gold and steel Rolex Datejust wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, reference 116231. SN 0787F9T6. Purchase date 2011. With original box and papers. In excellent condition. Estimate $9,500 - $11,500
24 A man’s steel and gold Rolex Datejust, 2009 Model 116333. Of large size (41mm) with 3136 calibre Oyster perpetual movement. Fluted gold bezel with diamond dial. Oyster bracelet. SN G575784. In excellent condition. Estimate $6,000 -$8,000
25 A mid-size Rolex black dial Air King wristwatch Automatic Oyster movement in stainless steel. SN K902926. Model 14000M. With original box and booklets. Estimate $3,000 - $3,500
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26 A man’s Louis Vuitton Tambour Chronograph wristwatch
27 A gold plated Swiss Lemania chronograph wristwatch
Automatic chronometer movement. Triple register thirty one jewels. Current model. Model Q114K0. SN SE4344. Date 2013. Original box, papers and booklets. Estimate $10,000 - $13,000
28 A Franck Muller rose gold curvex wristwatch Model 7500 No.61. With blue alligator strap and sapphire blue dial. Stamped ‘Franck Muller Geneve’ with hallmarks and 750. In running order. Estimate $5,000 - $6,000
With day/date and phase of moon. Manual wind movement, seventeen jewels and display crystal back. Good condition. Estimate $1,100 - $1,400
29 A man’s Zenith Academy automatic chronograph wristwatch Cream face with triple register. Day, date, month and phase of moon. Case 20 mircon gold plate centre seconds. Leather strap with deployment buckle. With original box. Estimate $2,500 - $3,000
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30 A ladies Dior Crystal and Steel wristwatch with diamond face and bezel Automatic movement. Mother of pearl chapter ring. The bracelet of three row pyramid links. Model CD13512. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
31 A man’s Omega steel and gold Seamaster Professional Chronometer wristwatch With date and triple register and cream dial. Automatic movement. With three extra links. Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Estimate $5,000 - $6,000
32 A ladies gold and diamond Concord Saratoga wristwatch In stamped 18ct gold case and bracelet. The bezel set with sixteen brilliant cut diamonds. Quartz movement with date. With two extra links and booklets. SN 961343. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
33 A ladies Omega Constellation diamond set wristwatch In stainless steel and rose gold with a diamond set bezel and numeral pips. Quartz 2009 movement. Cindy Crawford model. Spare links and warranty cards. SN 90673814. Estimate $3,500 - $4,500
34 A ladies steel and gold Omega Constellation diamond bezel wristwatch The bezel with thirty brilliant cut diamonds. Sold with pouch and booklets. Quartz movement. Watch number 57546187. Reference number 13657500. 2001 model. Estimate $3,500 - $4,500
35 A ladies gold and diamond Patek Philippe dress watch The square framed case with diamond corners and the bezel set with fifty six small brilliants. The bracelet with five rows of connected bead links. Quartz movement. In excellent condition. Estimate $10,000 - $14,000
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36 A man’s steel Tag Heuer link chronograph wristwatch Automatic triple register movement with date and black face. Sold with tubular case. Reference CJF2110. SN GB4734. Date 2005. With box and booklets. Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
38 A good vintage Zenith stainless steel chronograph wristwatch The automatic ‘El Primo’ triple register watch with rotating bezel. SN 02.0310.400. In very good condition. Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
37 An Omega Professional Seamaster Chronometer in stainless steel With black dial, luminous hands and pips. Date window. Blue enamel bezel. Date 2003. Reference 25318000. Number 80531068. Original box and warranty booklet. Needs service. Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
39 A man’s vintage 1970s Longines gold dress wristwatch
40 A heavy gold French Du Pont cigarette lighter
The case and bracelet in 18ct gold with the latter comprising seven rows of flexible textured links. Manual wind 17 jewel movement. With original box.
Designed in two colour 18ct gold with an all over diamond basket weave pattern signed with Number B3725 and ‘18K’. Needs flint and service.
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41 An art deco style gold CYMA 1930s pocket watch
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43 A late 19th century Swiss gold hunter pocket watch
With stamped 14ct gold hexagonal engine turned cover. Silver face with gold hands and Arabic numerals. Swiss fifteen jewel lever movement. Number 51879.
Circa 1860, this 18ct gold watch case has no movement. Decorated on both covers with a finely engraved and enamelled lattice pattern in green, white, and black. Weight 25g.
All covers stamped 14ct (585) gold. Keyless lever, 16 jewel movement “Chaton Remontoia� with short ornate tassel fob. Dated 1904-1929. Number 47379.
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44 A man’s Cartier Roadster steel wristwatch with date
45 A man’s current model Cartier Santos steel and gold wristwatch
46 A Cartier Happy Birthday ring
Automatic calibre 3110 movement. Leather strap with deployment clasp. Number 961455VF2510. Date 2007. With presentation case, booklets, extra stainless steel bracelet and wallet. Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
47 A tRI-colour gold Cartier twin C and diamond ring Stamped 750 with both C’s set with small diamonds. Jewel number 769100 with Cartier Box and certificate. Estimate $2,500 - $3,000
Purchased in 2013, New Zealand. Santos 100, automatic. Large size of 33mm. Individual number 2823493224SX. Sold with box and papers. With Cartier DVD.
Designed in 18ct white gold stamped ‘Cartier 750 50 SV9488’. Engraved with double ‘C’ signature pattern. With Cartier box and certificate. Estimate $600 - $700
Estimate $9,000 - $11,000
48 A Cartier Tri-colour seven band ring A classic Cartier design of seven 18ct gold bands, two in white gold, two in rose gold and three in yellow gold. One band is marked ‘Cartier 750’. Weight 5.7g. With Cartier box and certificate.
49 A Cartier trinity ring A classic Cartier design of three 18ct gold bands intertwined in white, rose and yellow gold. Each band is stamped ‘Cartier 750 49B1201’. Total weight 11g. With Cartier box and certificate. Estimate $1,100 - $1,200
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50 A 3.12ct loose princess cut diamond Of fine quality, the unmounted princess cut diamond is 3.12ct, colour F, clarity VS2, good fancy cut. GIA certificate available upon request. Estimate $47,000 - $50,000
51 A very important Cartier modern pear shaped brilliant solitaire diamond ring Designed in platinum and claw set with a large pear shaped stone of 3.55ct. Colour F, clarity VS2 with GIA certified diamond grading report. Tapered baguette shoulders. Stamped PT950, Cartier 51CS, 3.55, 61PPPR. Sold with original sales folder and documents. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $130,000 - $140,000
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52 An important large solitaire diamond and platinum ring The round modern brilliant cut diamond of 4.81ct, colour G/H, clarity VS2, cut Very Good is set in a four clawed double collet mount. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $120,000 - $150,000
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53 An impressive modern tanzanite and diamond dress ring The bright emerald cut deep blue tanzanite is set in 18ct white gold with diamond shoulders. The shoulder comprising marquise, princess cut and tapered baguettes. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
54 A traditional sapphire and marquise diamond cluster ring Designed as a flower head in 18ct yellow gold the large oval violet blue stone surrounded by eighteen marquise diamond petals. Estimate $6,000 - $7,000
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55 A loose star sapphire of 42.88ct An oval cabochon cut violet blue star sapphire of 42.88ct. Approximately 19.57x16.00x13.38mm. Unpolished back with natural cavities. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $9,500 - $11,000
56 A large fine quality unset tanzanite This vibrant cushion shaped mixed cut stone of strong, dark violet blue with good brilliance. Total weight 39.71ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $33,000 - $36,000
57 A fine cushion cut unset tanzanite stone of 3.90ct The medium blue/violet coloured stone of strong bright appearance. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $2,500 - $3,000
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58 A very fine white gold and princess cut diamond bracelet
59 A spectacular large platinum and gold diamond set pendant
In 18ct white gold and comprising one hundred and ninety stones, colour F/H, clarity VS2/SI1, set diagonally in five linked rows. TDW 23.32ct. Gemmologist’s report available upon request.
Designed in platinum as a five tier cluster set with eighty two round brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated TDW 9.02ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $22,000 - $26,000
60 A modern flamboyant diamond set platinum cluster dress ring
61 A spectacular pair of large platinum diamond cluster earrings
Designed to match the pendant and earrings. Seventy two modern brilliant cut diamonds in five tiers. Estimated TDW 10.00ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Each designed as a large five tier cluster set with modern round brilliant diamonds. Estimated TDW 8.33ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $23,000 - $24,000
Estimate $19,000 - $20,000
Estimate $19,800 - $22,000
62 A modern triple row diamond tennis bracelet Designed in 18ct white gold with three rows of sixty four brilliant cut diamonds in four claw mounts to a box link clasp. TDW 10.31ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $7,000 - $8,000
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63 A white gold “En Tremblant” diamond set butterfly brooch Designed as a swallow tail butterfly with folded wings. Set with 774 brilliant diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $14,000 - $16,000
64 A traditional three stone diamond ring Handmade in 18ct gold and set with three round brilliant cut diamonds. Approximate TDW 2.34ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $9,500 - $11,000
65 A handmade diamond cluster ring An 18ct white gold diamond ring in a ballerina style mount. Set with thirty-two baguettes and twentytwo brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.80ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $7,000 - $8,500
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66 A pear shaped diamond solitaire An 18ct white gold three claw set large pear shaped diamond of 2.02ct. On a plain round band set with two trilliant cut diamonds on the shoulders of approximately 0.26ct and two tapered baguettes of 0.15ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $6,000 - $7,000 67 A platinum and diamond ring The modern round brilliant cut diamond with estimated 2.08ct, colour H/I is set with six tapered pillars from a small bezel. Four grain set brilliant diamond in each shoulder. TDW 2.48ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $12,000 - $13,000 68 A modern white gold and diamond dress ring Designed in dome shape with a central round modern cut brilliant diamond of approximately 1.00ct and each shoulder pave set with forty small round brilliant diamonds. Estimate $8,000 - $10,000
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69 A white gold traditional style necklace with diamonds Designed in white gold stamped 750. With alternate diamond set pear shaped links with tubular cross links to a central rosette and larger pendant drop. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
70 A white gold traditional style matching diamond bracelet Designed in white gold, stamped 750 with alternate diamond set pear shaped links with tubular cross links to a central rosette. Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
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71 A pair of diamond studs A pair of 18ct white gold claw set diamond studs set with round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 1.04ct. Estimate $5,200 - $5,500
72 A good solitaire diamond ring in white gold The mount stamped 750 and the diamond of approximately 1.00ct. Colour G, clarity VS2. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $7,000 - $7,500
73 A modern white gold and diamond twin line tennis bracelet Designed in 18ct white gold with each row rub over set with fifty two brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 4.30ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $4,000 - $5,000
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74 A modern white gold diamond set line bracelet Designed in white gold with fifty four articulated four claw pillar settings each with a brilliant diamond. Stated TDW 6.00ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $5,500 - $6,500
75 A white gold diamond row line necklace with triple drop pendant Stamped 750 (18ct) and set with one hundred thirty five round brilliant cut diamonds with a triple stone graduated diamond drop. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $4,700 - $5,700
76 A modern princess cut diamond dress ring and eternity Designed in 18ct white gold with central princess cut diamond of 1.01ct, colour F, clarity VS1 set above a double row of twenty four smaller princess cut diamonds. The matching eternity band fully set. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. (2). Estimate $7,000 - $10,000
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78 A fine heavy gold and diamond Tiffany and Co snap bangle Stamped 750 and PT950 along with Tiffany and Co. Each of the ten brilliant cut diamonds flush set in a platinum rub over. TDW 0.69ct. Weight 64.6g. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $10,000 - $13,000
79 A traditional gold openwork floral rosette bangle In 22ct gold and designed as two rows of pierced relief rosettes with bezel borders. Weight 50.6mm. Estimate $3,500 - $4,200
80 A modern diamond solitaire dress ring in pink and white gold Designed in 18ct gold with a central round brilliant diamond of 0.38ct. The long U shape shoulders grain set with small diamonds around a rose gold under-rail. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,800 - $2,500
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81 A pair of yellow gold and CZ cage drop earrings Stamped 916 (22ct) and each earring set with thirty nine stones. Estimate $250 - $350
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84 An 18ct white gold band with diamonds
85 A starburst diamond cluster
With gold inlay detail set with an alternating row of twelve small round brilliant cut diamonds and five larger round brilliants flanked with a border of outer rows with a further twenty seven small diamonds. Estimated TDW 0.80ct.
Designed in 18ct yellow gold with a centre round brilliant cut diamond of estimated 0.84ct. Surrounded by a concaved pierced radiated basket style oval frame of twenty small round brilliants. Estimated TDW 1.28ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
Estimate $3,500 - $4,000
83 A modern diamond dress ring in yellow gold Stamped 14ct gold and set with three triple rows of channel set brilliant cut diamonds either side of a central marquise stone of 0.65ct. TDW 1.80ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
86 A modern diamond dress ring Cast in 14ct yellow gold this heavily textured ring has an abstract cluster of fifteen round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in the centre. Estimated TDW 0.75ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,000 - $1,400
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87 A pair of yellow gold and diamond hoop earrings The long oval serpentine hoops set on one side with twenty six small diamonds in circular collet mounts. Estimate $600 - $650 88 A modern solitaire diamond dress ring in 18ct gold A long marquise shape brilliant cut diamond of 1.08ct, colour E/G, clarity VVS, set on top of an angled semi circular shank. Estimate $5,500 - $6,500
91 A traditional three stone diamond ring In 18ct gold and set with three round modern brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $6,300 - $7,500
94 A modern diamond solitaire ring Designed in 18ct yellow gold with a central round brilliant cut diamond and shoulders of two rows of four round brilliants with swirl shaped sides each channel set with thirteen tapered baguettes. Estimated TDW 1.62ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $4,000 - $4,500
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89 A pair of diamond studs In 14ct yellow gold a pair of diamond studs set with round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 1.17ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,600 - $1,800
90 A modern pear shape solitaire diamond ring Designed in 18ct yellow and white gold with a 1.85ct diamond of colour I/K, clarity VS2 set in a reverse taper crossover mount. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $4,500 - $6,000
92 A yellow gold hinged bangle with diamonds Of traditional design and marked 18ct. The white gold half set with twenty eight round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.33ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,500 - $4,500
95 Two yellow and white gold diamond dress rings In 18ct gold with a central rub over set diamond of 0.56ct and ten channel set shoulder stones and a tapered band with twelve brilliant diamonds. TDW 1.49ct. Diamond certificate available upon request. Estimate $4,000 - $5,000
93 A yellow gold diamond set snap bangle In 14ct stamped gold and set with twenty round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.60ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
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97 A modern purple fluorite and diamond dress ring Designed in 9ct gold with a large oval cabochon stone of 12.47ct surrounded by twenty four small modern brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $750 - $850
98 A yellow gold and oval amethyst bracelet Designed in 9ct gold (marked) and set with eighteen oval bright violet amethysts in connected four claw double bezel mounts. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $900 - $1,000
99 A fancy yellow diamond cluster ring Set in platinum and 18ct yellow gold, the ring consists of a central round brilliant cut yellow diamond of an estimated 1.07ct surrounded by twenty small yellow brilliant cut diamonds. On the tapered platinum band twelve yellow brilliant diamonds are set into the shoulders and a further two yellow brilliant diamonds under the bezel. Estimated TDW 1.44ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $10,000 - $11,000
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100 A modern tourmaline and diamond cluster dress ring Designed in 18ct rose gold, the cushion shaped pinkish brown tourmaline of stated 5.46ct is set with twenty four small surrounding diamonds. Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
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101 A modern citrine and diamond dress ring A 14ct yellow gold domed band with a large checker board oval citrine in a rub over setting surrounded by ninety two pave set round brilliant diamonds. Shoulders and sides pierced with a bark pattern. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
102 An attractive pair of citrine and diamond drop earrings Designed in 14ct yellow gold with twin concentric bezels set with small citrines and diamonds suspending from a rosette and bar. Estimate $800 - $1,000
103 A modern yellow sapphire and diamond ring A claw set 14.92ct cushion cut yellow sapphire surrounded by thirty two round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.85ct. New. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $16,000 - $18,000
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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105 A modern tanzanite and diamond cluster dress ring
Designed in 18ct gold with an oval tanzanite of stated 1.78ct surrounded with fourteen small brilliant diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Designed in platinum and 18ct gold with a large oval tanzanite of stated 8.67ct. Surrounded with a double tier set with fifty two small brilliant diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Designed in 18ct white gold with an oval Ceylon type sapphire of stated 3.00ct. Set with twelve small brilliant cut diamonds in a scallop scroll mount. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $6,500 - $8,000
Estimate $2,500 - $3,000
Estimate $1,000 - $1,250
107 A tanzanite and diamond dress ring An 18ct gold twin pillar set cushion cut tanzanite of violet blue colour with an estimated weight of 7.61ct. Surrounded by twenty four round brilliant cut diamonds and with a further six diamonds set into the shoulders. Estimated TDW 1.00ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
108 A platinum octagonal design sapphire and diamond dress ring With double diamond borders and shoulder brilliants around a cornflower blue sapphire. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $2,600 - $3,500
106 A traditional sapphire and diamond cluster ring
109 A pair of tanzanite and diamond cluster ear clips Designed in platinum and stamped PT950 with two oval 6.00ct stones, each surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $8,000 - $9,000
Estimate $6,500 - $7,500
110 A platinum tanzanite and diamond pendant With a bright oval tanzanite stone of 5.59ct in a diamond set scroll surround mount. With 18ct gold chain. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,000 - $3,500
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111 A tanzanite and diamond platinum pendant An oval tanzanite of 5.30ct is claw set and surrounded with a double mount grain set with ninety six brilliant diamonds. With 18ct gold chain. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,000 - $3,500
112 A tanzanite bracelet Designed in 18ct white gold, rhodium plated with eighteen oval tanzanites with an estimated weight of 28.12ct. Estimate $8,500 - $9,000
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113 A modern white gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring Designed in 18ct white gold in flower head form with two tiers of diamond set petals around an oval sapphire. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
114 A modern sapphire and diamond dress ring Designed in 9ct gold with an emerald cut sapphire the shoulders set with six princess cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $700 - $800
115 A traditional sapphire and diamond ring Designed in a combination of 18ct white and yellow gold this cluster consists of a claw set central oval sapphire surrounded by diamonds. Three tapered baguettes fanned out on either side and ten small round brilliants. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
116 A modern tanzanite and diamond platinum dress ring A strong violet emerald cut tanzanite stone of stated 6.32ct set with two brilliant cut diamonds of 0.77ct in total. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $6,000 - $7,500
Estimate $700 - $1,000
117 A pair of white gold and Ceylon sapphire earrings In stamped 18ct (750) white gold, each stud set with a round brilliant cut sapphire. Total weight 3.22ct. Estimate $2,600 - $3,000
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118 A white gold modern sapphire set bracelet With thirty one round violet blue sapphires each in a connected four pillar collet mount. Total sapphire weight 12.73ct. Estimate $7,500 - $8,000
119 A platinum and sapphire necklace A riveiere of fifty seven round cut sapphires claw set in a four pillar collet style mount with a total of 35.00ct. New. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $25,000 - $27,000
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120 A pair of traditional emerald and diamond cluster stud earrings
121 A fine emerald and diamond cluster dress ring
Each designed in white gold with a square step cut emerald surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Designed in white gold, the pear shaped emerald is of good colour and surrounded with a double row of round brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $1,200 - $1,600
Estimate $2,500 - $3,300
122 A yellow gold emerald and diamond dress ring In 18ct gold (750) with a row of seven oval emeralds between two rows of small brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,200 - $1,400
123 A modern emerald and diamond three stone ring A 22ct gold band with 18ct white gold pillared claws holding an emerald cut emerald of an estimated 3.30ct. In the shoulders are two gypsy set round brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated TDW 1.01ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $5,500 - $6,000
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124 A modern emerald and diamond marquise cluster ring Designed in platinum with a marquise cut emerald of 2.11ct and twenty two small brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,300 - $3,800
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125 A pear shaped emerald cluster ring Set in 14ct white gold the raised pillar set pear cut emerald of estimated 2.28ct surrounded by a border of twenty seven small round brilliant diamonds. On a flat band with raised shoulders with sixteen small round brilliants. TDW 0.22ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
126 A modern emerald and diamond cluster ring Designed in 14ct white gold with an oval emerald of 2.09ct surrounded by twenty grain set round brilliant cut diamonds, with a fine twisted border detail. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $4,000 - $4,500
Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
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128 An emerald and diamond modern design pendant
Stamped 750 (18ct) and designed as hanging floral diamond set scrolls. Each with twenty marquise and round cut diamonds around an emerald. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
In unmarked 18ct gold. The floral form pendant set with a deep green emerald. Estimated at 6.10ct and thirty four marquise diamonds. TDW 5.42ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $5,000 - $6,500
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
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129 A modern emerald and diamond cluster ring in platinum An emerald cut emerald surrounded by two tiers of shared bead set small brilliant diamonds. Estimated TDW 0.53ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $4,400 - $4,800
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131 A large emerald and diamond ring
Designed as two marquise shield shaped lozenge drops from old cut diamond studs. Step cut emeralds and mixed cut diamonds all in platinum and 18ct gold. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
The square outline emerald-cut emerald is set in a ring of 14ct yellow gold within a stepped double border of round modern brilliant cut diamonds of good quality (assessed colour F, clarity SI2, good cut). Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $7,000 - $9,000
Estimate $11,000 - $13,000
132 A yellow gold emerald and diamond bracelet Designed in 14ct gold with fourteen pear drop shaped natural emeralds, each in an articulated four claw setting with two small brilliant diamonds between. Estimate $2,500 - $3,000
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133 A modern large opal and diamond dress ring Designed in 18ct gold with a large oval cabochon opal of 21.33ct. Forty four diamonds share bead set in a bezel surround. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $6,500 - $7,500
134 A natural alexandrite diamond ring A 14ct white gold ring set with a pear shaped alexandrite of greyish-blue and purplish-red dichroic colour with good colour change and of 1.32ct. Surrounded by forty two brilliant cut diamonds pave set. Estimated TDW 0.38ct. Ring size S. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
135 A yellow gold and sapphire line bracelet In marked 9ct gold and set with twenty four dark blue emerald cut sapphires in four claw connected mounts. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $650 - $900
136 A modern traditional style yellow gold sapphire and diamond necklace Stamped 18K and designed as twenty six pear shaped linked settings each set with a brilliant diamond and two sapphire drops. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Estimate $6,000 - $7,000 137 A synthetic ruby and diamond bracelet A modern designed 10ct yellow gold bracelet set with nineteen round synthetic rubies and nineteen single cut diamonds. TDW 0.13ct. Estimate $750 - $800
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138 A modern tanzanite dress ring in platinum
139 A tanzanite cluster bracelet
Stamped PT950 and set with a bright violet blue tanzanite of stated 4.48ct. Diamond set leaf shoulders. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Designed in 14ct white gold with thirteen clusters of ten light violet blue coloured small round tanzanites share bead set with an open back twist style link between. Length 18.5cm.
Estimate $2,800 - $3,500
Estimate $1,700 - $2,000
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140 A white gold diamond pendant and chain Stamped 18ct (750) gold, the stylized heart set with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. Approximate TDW 0.96ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,000 - $1,300
141 A platinum modern diamond solitaire Designed in platinum, a radiant cut centre diamond of 0.93ct claw set in a four pillar setting on an open backed tapered band with raised shoulders. With two rub over pear shaped diamonds, four round brilliant cut diamonds grain set, sides are pave set with fourteen millegrain round brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated TDW 1.83ct. Ring size K. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $10,000 - $12,000
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142 A diamond ballerina ring Set in 18ct white gold consisting of a central cluster of four princess cut diamonds surrounded by tapered baguettes and bordered by further twenty round brilliants. On a plain reverse tapered band with pointy shoulders. Estimated TDW 1.21ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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143 A stylish blue topaz and diamond ring Designed in 14ct white gold with an oval centre stone of blue topaz in a rub over setting. Two trilliant cut diamonds bead set in a triangular plate on either side. Estimated TDW 0.22ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
144 A traditional aquamarine and diamond cluster ring Designed in 18ct white gold with a round aquamarine of light greenish tone surrounded by small brilliant diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $2,200 - $2,600
Estimate $600 - $800 145 A traditional style white gold ruby and diamond cluster bracelet
146 An impressive platinum ruby and diamond bracelet in art deco style
Designed as an attractive connected line of twenty one ruby and diamond cluster links. Total ruby weight 5.00ct. TDW 3.25ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Designed with thirty six flexible open links alternate set with eighteen oval rubies. TDW 5.10ct. TRW 10.40ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $9,500 - $11,000
Estimate $20,000 - $25,000
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147 A pair of diamond stud Earrings Designed in 14ct yellow gold four claw setting with round brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated TDW 1.53ct. Estimate $2,600 - $2,800
148 A modern white gold and emerald cut diamond dress ring Stamped 18ct and set with three rectangular emerald cut diamonds of approximately 1.1ct. Estimate $6,000 - $7,000
149 A good modern platinum diamond set line bracelet With forty three round brilliant cut diamonds each bead set in an articulated box mount. TDW 2.50ct. Weight 35.8g. Gemmologist’s valuation available. Estimate $7,000 - $8,000
150 A gold and diamond bracelet A 14ct yellow gold diamond bracelet. Hollow tubular links set with twenty eight round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 2.5ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $4,000 - $5,500
151 A fine white gold and princess cut diamond tennis bracelet 12ct Designed as a row of twenty-six hinged square box links each containing four princess cut diamonds in 18ct white gold. TDW 12.07ct stamped. Colour G-H clarity SI2. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
152 A diamond cluster ring An 18ct white gold ring with a centred round brilliant cut diamond of 1.25ct surrounded by forty round brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 0.44ct. Estimated TDW 1.69ct. Ring size O. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $8,500 - $9,500
Estimate $13,000 - $16,000
153 A platinum and diamond princess cut dress ring with matching eternity
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155 A very attractive old sapphire and diamond three stone ring
The princess cut diamond of 0.50ct, colour E, clarity VS2 mounted in a stamped Ritani PT950 band with fully set diamond eternity band.
The oval tanzanite stone of 2.14ct half channel rub over set on the ends with eight princess cut diamonds in the shoulders. TDW 0.56ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Designed in 18ct gold with two old cut diamonds of approximately 1.08ct and a bright blue oval sapphire of approximately 3.77ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Estimate $4,800 - $5,500
Estimate $14,500 - $17,000
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156 An attractive pink sapphire and diamond pendant The bright pear shape pink sapphire of 1.66ct set in platinum and surrounded with twenty five small brilliant diamonds. With 18ct white gold chain. Estimate $2,200 - $2,800
157 A modern platinum and marquise pink sapphire and diamond ring Stamped PT950, the long marquise sapphire of stated 1.02ct is surrounded by twenty two small brilliant diamonds in a share bead mount. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,300 - $3,800
158 A pair of pink star sapphire and diamond drop earrings Each oval pink star sapphire surrounded by eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in 14ct white gold. On a French wire fitting, with a further row of eight small round brilliants. Hinged sprung clip at rear. Estimated TDW 1.75ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
159 A modern blue fluorite and diamond dress ring
160 A modern cabochon rose quartz and diamond dress ring
Designed in 9ct gold with a cabochon fluorite stone of stated 11.53ct. Twenty four diamonds bead set in a surrounding bezel. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Designed in 9ct gold with the large quartz stone of 16.00ct surrounded with twenty eight small brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $800 - $1,200
Estimate $1,000 - $1,400
Estimate $7,000 - $8,000
161 A tourmaline and diamond dress ring Set in 18ct white gold the large 14ct oval blue/green tourmaline claw set in the centre is surrounded by thirty six small round brilliant cut diamonds with a millegrained edge. The band is rounded with a reverse taper and sweep up shoulders. Estimated TDW 0.43ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,500 - $4,500
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162 A modern large fluorite and diamond dress ring Designed in 9ct gold with the large cabochon blue green fluorite stone set with a diamond bezel surround. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,500 - $1,900
163 A large pear shaped facet cut amethyst pendant in gold mount Artistically designed with a 9ct gold entwined wire cage mount capturing the stone. Eighteen small diamonds in the setting. Stamped 375. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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164 A modern tourmaline and diamond dress ring
165 A gold dress ring set with a bright pink tourmaline
166 An attractive ruby and diamond dress ring
Designed in 18ct rose gold with an emerald cut pink tourmaline of stated 5.69ct. Set with thirty two small brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Designed in 18ct rose gold. The tourmaline of stated 2.80ct with scalloped diamond set floral border. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $1,700 - $2,200
Estimate $1,000 - $1,400
167 A pair of ruby and diamond drop earrings Designed in 18ct white gold each earring with two heart shaped natural rubies from linked posts set with small diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,000 - $3,600
170 A yellow gold line bracelet with pink sapphires Designed in 9ct gold with sixty five square cut brilliant pink sapphire in connected side mounts. Estimate $650 - $850
168 A traditional ruby and diamond cluster ring
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169 A 14ct yellow gold domed band
Set in 14ct white gold the pillar set cushion cut ruby is surrounded by eighteen small round brilliant cut diamonds. On a flat band swept up tapered shoulders with a millegrained edge with further sixteen small mixed diamonds. Estimated TDW 0.27ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Featuring three diagonal square panels each with four square rubies rub over set with a central gold bead surrounded by twenty single diamonds grain set into a pierced setting and flanked with outer channel set rows of eleven square cut rubies. Estimated TDW 0.10ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $950 - $1,200
Estimate $1,000 - $1,200
171 A large modern rubelite and diamond cluster Designed in 14ct white gold, the large oval 15.58ct claw set in the centre surrounded by a border of thirty four grain set small round brilliant cut diamonds. On a tapered band with sweep up squared shoulders and a further twelve brilliant diamonds with millegrained edges. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $5,500 - $6,000
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Stamped 18ct gold and set with an oval ruby and six shoulder brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
172 A platinum and gold modern bracelet by Tiffany and Co Designed as an oval swing fit bangle of hollow open tube form with central platinum ball pave set with thirty three round brilliant diamonds. Lozenge marks. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
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173 A gold and diamond bangle A wide 9ct yellow gold bangle set with round brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated TDW 0.26ct. Estimate $1,400 - $1,600
174 A modern tricorn tourmaline and diamond cluster pendant The tourmaline of 2.43ct surround set with eighteen small brilliant cut diamonds. With 18ct gold chain. TDW 0.45ct. Estimate $1,350 - $1,650
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175 A jadeite and diamond pendant A carved green jadeite pendant with an 18ct white gold bale set with round brilliant cut diamonds on a fine 18ct white gold chain. NGTC certificate available upon request. Certificate number S-SZPLA3237. www.ngtc.gov.cn. Estimate $2,500 - $2,700 176 A jadeite and diamond ring A carved jadeite band designed to fit between two parallel bands, each a full hoop band channel set with a continuous row of thirty small round brilliants held together at the front with a cage style setting. Estimated TDW 1.00ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,000 - $1,200 177 A Chinese carved jade pendant With 18ct gold chain and bale fitting. Estimate $2,200 - $2,400 178 A small jadeite pendant A small green jadeite pendant with an 18ct white gold bale mounted with small round brilliant diamonds. NGTC certificate available upon request. Certificate number S-SZPLA3249. www.ngtc.gov.cn. Estimate $1,200 - $1,400 177 CATALOGUE 375
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A small green jadeite pendant with an 18ct white gold bale set with five small round brilliant cut diamonds. NGTC certificate available upon request. Certificate number S-SZPLA3241. www.ngtc.gov.cn.
Estimate $3,500 - $3,800
Estimate $1,200 - $1,400
182 A small jadeite pendant A small jadeite pendant with an 18ct white gold bale set with four small round brilliant cut diamonds. NGTC certificate available upon request. Certificate number S-SZPLA3238. www.ngtc.gov.cn. Estimate $1,200 - $1,400
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183 A jadeite pendant A jadeite pendant with 18ct white gold bale set with diamonds. Estimate $3,300 - $3,500
181 A jadeite pendant A jadeite pendant with an 18ct yellow gold bale and chain. Estimate $1,200 - $1,400
184 A jadeite pendant A sculptural jadeite pendant with an 18ct white gold bale set with small diamonds. Estimate $3,300 - $3,500
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185 A Chinese oval jadeite and gold pendant In the form of a hanging bi disc with a baby dragon motif. With 14ct gold connecting scroll mount with three small diamonds. Length 60mm.
186 A Chinese hard stone bangle A plain grey jade bangle. Estimate $150 - $200
A floral and leaf design carved brown jade pendant with gold bale. Estimate $400 - $500
In 14ct gold with six jade rings connected to a carved entwined vine double gourd pendant. Estimate $800 - $1,000
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187 A Chinese carved brown and white jade and gold chain necklace
189 A brown jade and gold snap bangle A small to medium sized brown jade snap bangle with gold fittings engraved with floral design. Estimate $400 - $500
190 An unusual carved sapphire pendant depicting Buddha in relief with diamonds The natural blue crystal panel of 7.49ct cameo carved with a Buddha figure on lotus base. 18ct white gold bezel surround with twenty diamonds. 18ct gold chain. Estimate $1,200 - $1,500
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191 A double row attractive cultured pearl and diamond necklace The fifty nine cultured pearls individually knotted to an 18ct gold wire clasp set with a diamond cluster. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,800 - $4,500
193 192 A good pair of traditional natural pearl stud earrings Mounted in handmade platinum mounts. X-ray test indicates natural origin. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
193 A good string of uniform cultured pearls Eighty two cultured pearls of approximately 7mm with good lustre to a 9ct yellow gold clasp. The clasp set with an oval sapphire, diamonds and pearls. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
194 A string of graduated cultured pearls From 4mm up to 9mm and of good lustre. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $700 - $850
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195 An ornate cultured pearl, diamond and gold bracelet Designed in 14ct gold with three rows of wire linked pearls to a central diamond set rosette. Tapered open scroll ends. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $1,700 - $2,200
198 A white gold modern style pearl and diamond dress ring Designed in 18ct white gold and set with a large 11mm fine quality pearl. The shoulders set with marquise diamonds and twelve tapered baguettes. Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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196 A good pair of modern South Sea pearl and diamond stud earrings Each earring set with a large cultured South Sea pearl in the centre of a concave circular pave diamond set surround. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
197 A white gold pearl and diamond flower head ring Of modern design in 18ct white gold, five petals around an 8mm cultured pearl. Each petal pave set with six brilliant cut diamonds. Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Estimate $6,000 - $7,500
199 An attractive triple pearl string choker necklace with diamonds
200 A long string of large matched cultured pearls
Strung unknotted from an 18ct gold clasp to a gold winged bow shape pendant motif. Approximate TDW 1.00ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
The eighty nine 8mm cultured pearls are individually knotted as a continuous string without a catch. Approximate length 820mm. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $3,800 - $4,800
Estimate $1,600 - $2,000
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202 A Peter Minturn 1970s yellow gold and diamond ring
Designed as an opening rosebud with wide ovoid band. Stamped PM Monogram and Stg. Weight 33.1g. Estimate $200 - $300
Designed as a flower head with ten white and yellow gold tubular diamond set collets in stepped formation around a central diamond. Double elliptical band with bars. Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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203 A Peter Minturn gold, silver and amethyst ring
204 A Peter Minturn modern aquamarine and diamond ring
Of modern sloping shank design in silver and set with a large oval facet cut amethyst. Applied yellow gold flames in low relief. Stamped Monogram PM, Stg.
Handmade with an oval aquamarine of 5.40ct surrounded by eighteen small brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $350 - $500
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206 A man’s yellow gold and three diamond ring Cast in 9ct gold and set with three modern brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $700 - $850
207 A man’s diamond dress ring Cast in 18ct gold with an early modern brilliant cut diamond of estimated 0.95ct. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request. Estimate $3,500 - $4,500
205 A Peter Minturn heavy gold sovereign pendant The 22ct gold coin dated 1889 free set in a heavy sixteen bar cage mount with bark textured finish. Total weight 19.7g. Estimate $650 - $800
208 A modern yellow gold and diamond pendant Designed as a 0.51ct modern cut diamond free sliding in a rub over setting from a flexible snake link chain in 18ct gold. Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
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210 A fashionable white gold diamond and topaz Ole Lynggard sweet drop bracelet
Designed as two white gold rings pave set with black and white brilliant cut diamonds with two connecting hinged bales that enable change of form. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
With double leather cord and two white gold sweet drops and one briolette cut blue topaz drop. Fourteen brilliant cut diamonds. Gemmologist’s valuation available upon request.
Estimate $8,000 - $9,000
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211 A gold and smokey quartz bracelet A 9ct yellow gold bracelet with eighteen marquise cut smokey quartz. Estimate $500 - $600
214 A gold diamond and peridot bracelet A 9ct white gold bracelet set with nine oval cut peridots accented with small round brilliant cut diamonds. Estimate $600 - $700
212 A yellow gold multi stone bracelet In 9ct gold and set with twelve oval semi precious stones such as amethysts and peridots with small diamond set connecting links. Estimate $350 - $450 215 A yellow gold bracelet of semi precious stones Comprising seventeen square cut semi precious stones (including aquamarine, citrine, amethyst, tourmaline) in connected 9ct gold mounts. Estimate $400 - $550
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213 A white gold bracelet with semi precious stones Stamped 9ct white gold and set with twelve oval amethysts, peridots, garnets and tourmalines. Estimate $450 - $600
216 A gold and blue topaz bracelet A 9ct yellow gold bracelet with twenty eight emerald cut blue topaz stones. Estimate $600 - $700
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Zora Bell Boyd zbellboyd@webbs.co.nz / 09 529 5606
fine JEWELLERY & Watches Anna Carr acarr@webbs.co.nz/ 09 529 5606
An attractive platinum and diamond necklace. Achieved $30,485.00
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WEBB’S
Webb’s fine JEWELLERY & watches MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
34%
“The Webb’s team has been proud to present our newly designed catalogues and an array of exceptional pieces across all genres of jewellery, enhancing a continued interest and growth in the jewellery auction market over the past year.”
increase on average turnover
Last year was one of evolution for Webb’s Jewellery department and, having set several substantial records including the highest price for the sale of a loose stone on the New Zealand market and this country’s highest-grossing jewellery sale, the department is planning a range of exciting auction events for 2014. Along with our Fine Jewellery auctions, we are introducing special sales with calendar events in mind such as the Pre-Valentine’s Day Auction on 8 February and a Mother’s Day Auction. The new
Anna Carr Webb’s Jewellery Specialist
Zora Bell Boyd Webb’s Jewellery Specialist
team, Zora Bell Boyd, Anna Carr, Ruri Rhee and Peter Downey, conducted its first auction in August 2013 and achieved record-breaking sales totalling $800,193: a 34% increase on the average turnover for jewellery in the market. The new team offers a blend of expertise that delivers a bespoke and specialist service. Alongside appraisals and valuations, we are delighted to offer private treaty sales for those interested in buying loose diamonds of any size, colour, clarity and cut, outside of the auction calendar. Countless private
transactions have been brokered through Webb’s on behalf of clients and our direct access to an international diamond supply uniquely qualifies Webb’s to facilitate lucrative transactions both on and off the auction floor. There are new marketing channels and fully illustrated catalogues, and photographs of all pieces are now available to be viewed online; these advancements have encouraged an enhanced overall consigning and buying experience.
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01 – Platinum and pink sapphire necklace. Achieved $43,700 02 - Loose 5ct cushion cut diamond. Achieved $205,187 03 - A rare 1950’s Oyster Perpetual Rolex Submariner wristwatch. Achieved $10,552 04 - A round brilliant solitaire diamond ring. Achieved $31,125
05 - A fine Girard Perregaux gold chronograph wristwatch. Achieved $22,277 06 - A stunning 5.28ct diamond solitaire ring. Achieved $58,625 07 - A spectacular sapphire and diamond bracelet. Achieved $27,545 08 - An important 18ct rose gold ladies Patek Philippe wristwatch $37,520 CATALOGUE 375
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Care for jewellery To preserve the beauty and sparkle of your fine jewellery, it is important to understand the individual needs of each of your pieces and maintain its care so it will shine for years to come.
While diamonds are durable, they can chip. The hardness of a gem is based on a gem trade standard called Mohs scale, developed in the 19th century. The scale rates the hardness of a material out of 10 so a material with a higher number can be abrasive to a material with a lower number. Diamonds are rated at the highest level of 10; rubies and sapphires are 9; emeralds and topaz are 8; garnets, tourmalines and quartz are 7. Those materials below 7, including opal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral and pearl, can be scratched. Gold, silver and platinum metals are rated at between 2.5 and 4. These are some simple and easy steps for maintaining your jewellery: -N ever allow your jewellery to come into contact with chlorine bleach as it can pit gold alloys. Also, chlorine will tarnish silver severely . -N ever wear your jewellery while showering or cleaning because gold jewellery will develop a soapy film, which will dull its appearance. -N ever expose your gemstones to salt water and harsh chemicals as these will dull and erode your gems. ever rub gold or silver with anything -N other than a polishing cloth or piece of felt. ever clean cultured pearls with -N chemicals or abrasives as this will damage and scratch the surface of the pearls. void allowing pearls to come into -A contact with perfumes, hairspray or cosmetics.
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ever wear jewellery to bed or while -N participating in sport, as this may cause kinking, snagging or breakage. The following are recommended for the care of your jewellery: -C lean your diamonds with a mild liquid detergent and a soft brush, or one of the specially designed jewellery cleaners, which are available from your jeweller. -R emove jewellery before using household cleaners as they can contain chemicals which can be harmful to your precious jewellery. - Have your jeweller restring your pearls once a year, as the strand could be stretched by contact with chemicals such as perfumes and hairspray. Ask for the string to be knotted between each pearl and its neighbour; this will prevent the loss of pearls if the string should break. -W rap your pearls in tissue paper or place in a cloth bag when storing and keep them in a box away from other jewellery as you don’t want your other jewellery to scratch the pearls. -S tore your jewellery in a jewellery roll when travelling; it will keep the jewellery organised and free from tangles and scratches. -M ake sure you have a detailed insurance valuation for your jewellery. As a rough guide, The description in a professional jewellery valuation will be detailed enough that a jeweller could use it to draw a pretty accurate sketch of the item. professional jeweller should check -A jewellery for damage or wear, on a regular basis.
WEBB’S
What is a diamond? A diamond is a type of crystallised carbon formed at extremely high temperatures and
The Four C’s CUT, CARAT, COLOUR, CLARITY Cut
natural substances. No two
A diamond’s cut grade refers to the quality of the tiny surfaces, or facets, polished onto its surface. The facets, known as the crown, culet, table, girdle and pavilion, are arranged with precise mathematical proportions to maximise a diamond’s fire, life and brilliance. The cut, not to be confused with the shape, is the only element of the four Cs to be influenced by the human hand. There are tables of proportion percentages, which are for diamond cutters and graders. Diamond cut grades range from ‘excellent’ and ‘very good’, to the mid-range ‘good’ and low-end classifications of ‘fair’ and ‘poor’.
diamonds are the same.
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under immense pressure. This process, naturally occurring about 200 kilometres beneath the earth’s surface, produces one of the hardest and most precious of all known
A diamond’s worth and quality are determined by the Four Cs: a concept first introduced by De Beers in 1939.
Carat is the unit of weight for all gemstones. One carat is subdivided into 100 ‘points’. Therefore, a diamond measuring 75 points is three-quarters of a carat in weight or 0.75ct. There are five carats in a gram. Carat is a measure of weight, not size. Most importantly, two diamonds can be of equal carat weight but their values can differ greatly due to the cut, colour and clarity of each.
Colour Ideally, a white diamond should have no colour at all – like a drop of spring water. Increasing degrees of body colour are measured on a scale ranging from no colour at all (D) to deeply coloured (Z). Beyond ‘Z’ is the range where the diamond’s colour is vivid and rich; these are called ‘fancy colours’. The differences between one shade and the next are very subtle, so grading is carried out under controlled lighting, using a master diamond sample set for comparison and accuracy. Natural diamonds also occur in shades of blue, green, yellow-orange, pink, red and even black. Known as ‘coloured fancies’, these stones are extremely rare and valuable. They are graded according to the intensity of their colour. Clarity Clarity refers to the presence of inclusions in a diamond. All diamonds contain imperfections. These are naturally occurring features – wisps of minerals, uncrystallised carbon and tiny fractures – formed deep within the diamond when it was first created. Most inclusions are not visible to the naked eye. The clarity of a diamond is graded by a gemmologist using 10X magnification. Clarity grades range from IF and FL (internally flawless and flawless) to I (included); also, grade may indicate whether the inclusion is near the centre of the stone or along its girdle or outer edge. References: De Beers, Harold Weinstein.
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Webb’s people Over 37 years of experience in auctions. Founded in 1976, Webb’s created a market for contemporary art at auction through the 1980s and led the rise of the art market in the early 2000s, establishing a position as New Zealand’s foremost auction house. Webb’s has a total turnover of roughly twice that of any other New Zealand auction house, unsurpassed specialist expertise and the business diversity needed to cater for an all-encompassing range of collecting genres; thus, our identity is shaped as an acclaimed industry authority.
Fine Jewels & Watches. Webb’s jewellery sales include a wide selection of fine and magnificent jewels together with valuable watches, significant diamonds, the finest antique and modern jewels, and watches from the most sought-after makers in the world.
Zora Bell Boyd — BA (Hons), BDes, Specialist – Marketing Manager Zora has a background in precious gemstone trading, bespoke jewellery manufacture and high fashion. She established Wunderkammer, a boutique fashion destination, and her own jewellery range, and has over 10 years’ experience sourcing precious stones and antique jewellery from locations as far afield as South America and Asia.
Mobile: +64 21 368 589 DDI: +64 9 529 5606 zbellboyd@webbs.co.nz
Peter Downey — Senior Specialist , Valuer - Antique Jewellery A founding director of Webb’s jewellery department in the 1980s, Peter has 44 years of market experience and is one of New Zealand’s foremost jewellery specialists. He has a comprehensive knowledge of all materials and styles, and his specialist areas include Castellani, Giuliano, Fabergé, Cartier, art nouveau and art deco.
DDI: +64 9 529 5606
Anna Carr — BDes (Hons), DipTeach, Specialist Anna Carr (nee Ward) is a practising jeweller who, since graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Design degree, majoring in Contemporary Jewellery, and a Postgraduate Diploma in teaching, has exhibited nationally and internationally. Prior to working for Webb’s, Anna worked as a Jewellery Coordinator at Masterworks for four years.
DDI: +64 9 529 5606 acarr@webbs.co.nz
Ruri Rhee — Jewellery Auction Assistant & Administrator Ruri has a strong interest in contemporary jewellery design and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and is currently working towards her Masters Degree in Arts Management. Working closely with Zora Bell Boyd, Anna Carr and Peter Downey to facilitate the operations of the Webb’s fine Jewellery Department, Ruri has been part of the Webb’s team now for nearly a year.
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DDI: +64 9 529 5606 jewelleryteam@webbs.co.nz
WEBB’S
Important Conditions of SALES Before the sale, all lots may be examined at the exhibition times specified in the catalogue. Interested persons including, without limitation, bidder’s representatives and auction agents, are understood to have examined all lots which they purchase and to accept their condition as they are at the moment of the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, and not necessarily as they are described in any written material or oral communications. In placing bids, auction participants acknowledge that they have independently inspected and evaluated every lot they are bidding on. FINE JEWELLERY Independent Gemmological Reports and Valuations: Valuations are made available to Webb’s customers to provide an independent opinion as to the quality of the stones and metals comprising a piece, and so that buyers can obtain suitable insurance cover immediately upon purchase and prior to delivery. A valuation for insurance purposes represents a calculated replacement cost allowing for maximum retail margins, so that an insurer can assess the outer limit of their exposure to risk. It does not represent actual new retail replacement, as it makes no provision for competitive trade practice, or for discounts obtained by individual bargaining. Value estimates have been arrived at with the assistance of experts, tests and other methods which Webb’s has deemed in its sole discretion to be appropriate. Whilst Webb’s staff will assist buyers in understanding the methodology and technical details of Gemmological reports and valuations, all auction participants are responsible for reaching their own conclusions as to the value of lots prior to bidding. Webb’s, its consultants and employees make no representation or warranty regarding any opinion, valuation or certificate of any item on offer. Buyers should note the stated purpose of the valuation (insurance, retail market, cash value, estate division etc).
Unless otherwise stated, all stones have been mounted when assessed for weight, colour or clarity, and the descriptions given in the catalogue or report are therefore limited in accuracy. Where an actual weight is given, the stone will have been weighed loose to minimise error margins. Nonetheless, the buyer accepts that all reports and descriptions remain opinions and not matters of fact. Jewels Buy/Sell/Collect An exceptional offering of antique and desirable modern pieces, amongst which are diamond rings, heavy gold chains, several gold wrist and pocket watches, diamond and precious stone rings, earrings, heavy silver chains, rock-crystal beads, lockets, pendants, 19th-century paste set jewellery and many other items of interest, mostly without reserve. WRIST & POCKET WATCHES Important Conditions of Sale for Watches: As many of the timepieces are old, or their history is unknown, Webb’s offers no guarantee as to the mechanical condition or condition of seals, etc. A timepiece described as ‘fine’ or ‘as new’ is an opinion relating to appearance only. All watches are sold as viewed. It shall be assumed that all buyers have inspected the lots and that they are happy with them in all respects. Watches cannot be returned on the grounds that repairs or service have been carried out, or parts (including straps or bracelets) have been supplied, by anyone other than the named maker. Notwithstanding the foregoing condition, named wristwatches are sold on the basis that the movement (or movement and case where both would normally have been manufactured by the named maker) were manufactured by the named maker. It is recommended that buyers have watches serviced promptly to ensure that damage does not arise from faulty seals or any other aspect of mechanical condition.
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CONDITIONS of sale for buyers 1. Bidding. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser subject to the auctioneer having the right to refuse the bid of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the bidding, the lot in dispute will be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bid, or the auctioneer may declare the purchaser, which declaration shall be conclusive. No person shall advance less at a bid than the sum nominated by the auctioneer, and no bid may be retracted.
B. To rescind the sale of that or any other lot sold to the purchaser at the same or any other auction.
2. Reserves. All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or her/ his agent to impose a reserve.
C. To resell the lot by public or private sale. Any deficiency resulting from such resale, after giving credit to the purchaser for any part payment, together with all costs incurred in connection with the lot shall be paid to Webb’s by the purchaser. Any surplus over the proceeds of sale shall belong to the seller and in this condition the expression ‘proceeds of sale’ shall have the same meaning in relation to a sale by private treaty as it has in relation to a sale by auction.
3. Registration. Purchasers shall complete a bidding card before the sale giving their own correct name, address and telephone number. It is accepted by bidders that the supply of false information on a bidding card shall be interpreted as deliberate fraud.
D. To store the lot whether at Webb’s own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the purchaser and to release the lot only after the purchase price has been paid in full plus the accrued cost of removal storage and all other costs connected to the lot.
4. Buyer’s Premium. The purchaser accepts that in addition to the hammer or selling price Webb’s will apply a buyer’s premium of 15% for the sale, (unless otherwise stated), together with GST on such premiums.
E. To charge interest on the purchase price at a rate 2% above Webb’s bankers’ then current rate for commercial overdraft facilities, to the extent that the price or any part of it remains unpaid for more than seven days from the date of the sale.
5. Payment. Payment for all items purchased is due on the day of sale immediately following completion of the sale.
F. To retain possession of that or any other lot purchased by the purchaser at that or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of money due.
If full payment cannot be made on the day of sale a deposit of 10% of the total sum due must be made on the day of sale and the balance must be paid within 5 working days. Payment is by cash, bank cheque or Eftpos. Personal and private cheques will be accepted but must be cleared before goods will be released. Credit cards are not accepted. 6. Lots sold as Viewed. All lots are sold as viewed and with all errors in description, faults and imperfections whether visible or not. Neither Webb’s nor its vendor are responsible for errors in description or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot or for any fault or defect in it. No warranty whatsoever is made. Buyers proceed upon their own judgement. Buyers shall be deemed to have inspected the lots, or to have made enquiries to their complete satisfaction, prior to sale and by the act of bidding shall be deemed to be satisfied with the lots in all respects. 7. Webb’s Act as Agents. They have full discretion to conduct all aspects of the sale and to withdraw any lot from the sale without giving any reason. 8. Collection. Purchases are to be taken away at the buyer’s expense immediately after the sale except where a cheque remains uncleared. If this is not done Webb’s will not be responsible if the lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. Any items not collected within seven days of the auction may be subject to a storage and insurance fee. A receipted invoice must be produced prior to removal of any lot. 9. Licences. Buyers who purchase an item which falls within the provisions of the Protected Objects Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 cannot take possession of that item until they have shown to Webb’s a license under the appropriate Act. 10. Failure to make Payment. If a purchaser fails either to pay for or take away any lot, Webb’s shall without further notice to the purchaser, at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: A. To issue proceeding against the purchaser for damages for breach of contract. 96
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G. To apply the proceeds of sale of any lot then or subsequently due to the purchaser towards settlement of money due to Webb’s or its vendor. Webb’s shall be entitled to a possessory lien on any property of the purchaser for any purpose while any monies remain unpaid under this contract. H. To apply any payment made by the purchaser to Webb’s towards any money owing to Webb’s in respect of any thing whatsoever irrespective of any directive given in respect of, or restriction placed upon, such payment by the purchaser whether expressed or implied. I. Title and right of disposal of the goods shall not pass to the purchaser until payment has been made in full by cleared funds. Where any lot purchased is held by Webb’s pending i. clearance of funds by the purchaser or ii. completion of payment after receipt of a deposit, the lot will be held by Webb’s as bailee for the vendor, risk and title passing to the purchaser immediately upon notification of clearance of funds or upon completion of purchase. In the event that a lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed before title is transferred to the purchaser, the purchaser shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to Webb’s in respect of that lot, but shall not be entitled to any compensation for any consequent losses howsoever arising. 11. Bidders deemed Principals. All bidders shall be held personally and solely liable for all obligations arising from any bid, including both ‘telephone’ and ‘absentee’ bids. Any person wishing to bid as agent for a third party must obtain written authority to do so from Webb’s prior to bidding. 12. ‘Subject Bids’. Where the highest bid is below the reserve and the auctioneer declares a sale to be ‘subject to vendor’s consent’ or words to that effect, the highest bid remains binding upon the bidder until the vendor accepts or rejects it. If the bid is accepted there is a contractual obligation upon the bidder to pay for the lot. 13. SALES POST AUCTION OR BY PRIVATE TREATY. The above conditions shall apply to all buyers of goods from Webb’s irrespective of the circumstances under which the sale is negotiated. 14. Condition of Items. Condition of items is not detailed in this catalogue. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of lots they bid on and should refer to clause six. Webb’s are pleased to provide intending buyers with condition reports on any lots.
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