A group of hexagonal emerald crystals in a schist matrix from Brazil, in old white card tray. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008 p.292-293. 284 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). Very fine condition.From a historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection; from the stock of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (1981-2014); formerly with Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously with J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally in the collection of the famous James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867 Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896 still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931 renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940 and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981 the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982 and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008 and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2007 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2015 - 2017 (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve]
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18th century AD.A gold ring with D-section hoop with a box-shaped bezel with collar to the base; hinged to the bezel to form a cover of a large six petalled flower set with garnet, amethyst, emerald and carnelian cabochons. 15.69 grams, 23.42mm overall, 19.14mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British S, USA 9 1/4 Europe 20.00 Japan 19) (1"). Fine condition.Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970.
An Antique 19th Century Emerald & Diamond pendant / brooch in yellow gold and silver, modeled as a flower, the central cabochon cut emerald weighing approximately 0.57ct, surrounded by jewelled floral motifs encrusted with rose cut diamonds totalling approximately 2.06cts. Diameter 3.8cm. Gross weight 13.4g.
A pair of spectacular antique ruby and diamond earrings, in high carat white gold, the rubies weighing 5.08ct and 5.20ct, carved to resemble a feather and set within a feathered base, set with old cut and emerald cut diamonds to create a feather motif, boxed. Gross Weight 10.7g.With GCS certificate 5776-5707 which states that “Gemmological characteristics of these items are consistent with rubies originating from Burma” and show “no indications of heating”.
An antique Victorian ruby, emerald and seed pearl cluster ring in high carat yellow gold, the central round cushion cut ruby, weighing approximately 0.15ct, surrounded by a single row of seed pearls, and flanked by two emerald cut emeralds, weighing approximately 0.08ct, in scrolling shoulders. Size M / 6. Gross Weight 1.83g.
An emerald and diamond cluster ring in 18ct yellow gold and platinum, the central oval cut 0.63ct emerald surrounded by round brilliant cut, claw set, diamonds. Size O / 7. Gross Weight 3g.With GCS certificate 5777-9633 which states that “Gemmological characteristics of this item are consistent with emeralds originating from Colombia” with “indications of moderate clarity enhancement”.
An 18ct white gold diamond and emerald half eternity set with six emeralds and nine diamonds, the emeralds measuring approx. 3mm square, the diamond measuring approx. 0035 to 0.045 carats - Ring weight approx. 5.1gms - Ring size I 1/2Condition report: Surface wear and marks to shank, stones lively and bright
A yellow gold pendant, scroll top with floral and leaf, articulated swag below, set throughout with seed pearls and an emerald cut and a pendeloque peridot, claw set, peridots estimated as 1.14ct and 0.38ct - stamped 15ct - circa 1930 - good condition - a 9ct trace link chain is attached - Gross weight approx 7.5 grams
An emerald and diamond 18ct gold and diamond ring, the centrally set emerald measures approx. 7mm x 7mm is flanked by two diamonds each measuring approx. 0.1 ct - ring size J - J 1/2 - Weight approx. 2.6gmsCondition report: Round cut diamonds, lively and bright some visible inclusions, claw settings appear sound, surface marks to shank
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