15th Jul, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A Late 19th Century Diamond Tiara/Necklace
the fleuron motifs set throughout with old cut and eight-cut diamonds, to a back chain formed of old cut diamonds spaced by knife edge bars, in white claw and collet settings, total estimated diamond weight 2.00 carat approximately, in a fitted case labelled the Association of Diamond Merchants, Jewellers & Goldsmiths, 6 Grand Hotel Buildings, Trafalgar Square, London
length 38cm
By the 1500’s it was fairly well-established practice for a bride to wear a tiara or circlet on the head. No longer the preserve of Royalty, gem set tiaras now signified the importance of the bride on her wedding day, and the stones and designs had their own symbolism. Diamonds have long been associated with eternity: to mean forever, everlasting.
This example is typical of the mid-late Victorian period. The diamonds set in silver settings on gold backing, commonplace prior to the development of platinum working techniques (which allowed for finer, lighter settings). In addition, the versatility that allows this to be worn not only as a tiara but also as a necklace is characteristic of the innovative Victorian period.
Sold for £16,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
The tiara/necklace is in fair condition with wear commensurate with age. There is evidence of lead solder to the frame. There are no supports evident to the reverse of the central section with channel sections on the frame for the central drop, possibly later adapted to a tiara. It fastens by the back chain sections hooking to the central section, and the frame has an extending screw mechanism. Two extra links are present to extend the necklace wearing length. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as silver and gold. The frame is unmarked and in our opinion is gold plated. The height of the central drop from the base of the frame to the top is 4.5cm, the drop length of the central section of the necklace is 2.8cm. The drop length of the smallest drop length is 1.2cm as a necklace, 2.8cm on the frame. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 41.9 grams. CR made 15.05.23.
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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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