15th Jul, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2280
An 18 Carat Gold Fancy Coloured Diamond and Diamond Cluster Pendant on Chain
the oval cut fancy intense purplish-pink diamond within a border of round brilliant cut pink diamonds, to an openwork border of pear shaped diamonds, terminating to a petal motif border of round brilliant cut pink diamonds, in rose and white claw settings, suspended from a round brilliant cut diamond set bale, on an 18 carat white gold trace link chain, total estimated diamond weight 1.60 carat approximately
pendant length 3.3cm, chain length 46.5cm
The pendant is accompanied by a Coloured Diamond Grading Report from The Gemological Institute of America, GIA, report number 5131387124, dated May 16, 2011, stating the central diamond weighs 0.16 carat, colour grade fancy intense purplish-pink, colour origin natural, clarity SI1.
The pendant is accompanied by a Gem Identification and Authenticity Document from Argyle Pink Diamonds, report number 04054, dated March 17, 2011, stating the central diamond weighs 0.16 carat, colour 6PP, clarity SI2.
The Rio Tinto Argyle diamond mine, located in the East Kimberley region in remote North Western Australia, was the only known significant source of pink and red diamonds, producing over 90% of the world's supply to date. Due to the depletion of gem quality reserves, the Argyle Mine ceased mining in November 2020.
Sold for £8,500
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000
The pieces are in good condition. The chain fastens with a lobster claw catch. The pendant is hallmarked with sponsor's mark ' 'CG&S', Birmingham. The chain is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'CC', Birmingham. The approximate qualities of the colourless diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity VS2/SI1/SI2. Gross weight 11.4 grams. CR made 02.06.23.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Jul, 2023
A Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch by Suzanne Belperron, one of the most original and influential jewellery designers of the 20th century, is to be offered in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale. The brooch is the Property of a Lady, who was given it on her wedding day in 1952 by the Italian noblewoman Marchesa Maria Nunziate di Mignano. From the same vendor comes an Art Deco Diamond Bracelet, and amongst a host of other glittering jewels in the sale is a Diamond Cluster Ring featuring a fancy intense yellow cut-cornered rectangular diamond.
Fine vintage and luxury watches include a rare Rolex 'Single Red Line' Submariner, a 1982 Patek Philippe Caltrava, and a limited edition Breitling Bentley. The silver section of the sale is led by a remarkable 18 carat gold three-piece George VI Café au Lait Service made by E. Silver and Co. of Sheffield in 1947, and a fine pair of George II Provincial Silver Candlesticks, made in 1746 and 1747 by James Kirkup of Newcastle.
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