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Click here to subscribeAn Art Deco natural pearl pendant, the fine-fancy link chain leading to a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 10.3 x 9.0mm, mounted in platinum, replacement surmount, length 41cm. £1,000-£1,500 --- Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the pearl is natural saltwater. Please contact department for details.
A natural pearl necklace, the graduated pearls, measuring approximately 4.0 - 7.5mm, strung as a two row necklace to a plain polished clasp, clasp stamped ‘9CT’, with four cultured pearls, length 40cm. £1,200-£1,500 --- Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the pearls are natural saltwater, with four cultured pearls. Report number 5782-2246, dated 30 June 2022.
An early 20th century diamond ring, the cushion-cut diamond, weighing 3.32 carats, within a garland setting designed as a bow with foliate detailing to the sides, set with single and old brilliant-cut diamonds, the shoulders similarly-set, mounted in platinum, ring size N½. Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the diamond is 3.32 carats, H colour, VS1 clarity. Report number 5782-2478, dated 26 July 2022. £20,000-£30,000 --- Mrs Flora Abraham Sassoon (1856-1936) Business woman, philanthropist, Jewish scholar and famed hostess, Mrs Flora Abraham Sassoon, of the legendary Sassoon dynasty, was a remarkable woman. Born in Bombay in 1856, her father was Ezekial J. Abraham, a trader and businessman who had moved from Baghad, Iraq to Bombay. Her mother was Aziza Sassoon, the eldest daughter of Albert David Sassoon, and granddaughter of David Sassoon (1792-1864), founder of the Sassoon dynasty, who had set up a merchant-trading empire in Bombay, Shanghai and London, which was to become one of the greatest business dynasties of the 19th century. Flora (or Farha as she was known in India) was the eldest of 12 children, six sons and six daughters. Thanks to the belief amongst the Baghdadi Jews in Bombay in the importance of educating their daughters as well as their sons, Flora and her siblings received an excellent education, and by the age of 17 she was a confident assertive young woman, well versed in Hebrew, Aramaic, Hindustani as well as English, French and German. She was also extremely knowledgeable about Jewish texts and sources. In 1876 Flora married Solomon Sassoon (1841-1894), the seventh son of David Sassoon (1792-1864), the dynasty’s founder. Solomon served as head of David Sassoon & Co., running the Bombay office, whilst holding significant roles in numerous organisations held by the Sassoon family. Living in Bombay, Flora involved herself with her husband’s businesses, Solomon often seeking her advice on company matters. Their marriage seemed remarkably equitable by the standards of the time, her outgoing personality complementing her husband’s ‘modest’ and ‘unassuming’ character. Whilst raising their three children, Rachel, David and Mozelle, Flora’s role included entertaining as a grand hostess. ‘She was, for her part, comfortable with the rich and powerful men she regularly hosted at their home, from Indian royalty to senior British officials, able to talk freely with them and put them at ease’. (Joseph Sassoon). In 1894, Solomon died, and Flora, having learned the ins and outs of the business in the two preceding years before her husband’s death, proposed that she was ready to take over his duties. Initially the Sassoon family were not happy with the idea - no woman had ever run a global company before. However, Albert Sassoon, effectively still head of the Indian branch, was himself in fragile health. His three brothers Reuben, Arthur and Edward now lived in London, and were too ‘enmeshed in English society’ to return to Bombay. Flora was self-evidently competent and essentially already in charge of the company’s business in Asia. Therefore, despite the family’s misgivings, they acquiesced. Flora, at the age of 38, wasted no time in immersing herself in the role, quickly impressing her colleagues with her attention to detail and retentive memory. By the end of 1894, Flora was admitted as a full partner to all the offices of David Sassoon & Co., - India, China and England - she was the first woman in the company’s history to be named a partner. Her efficiency and re-organisation of the Sassoon business based in Bombay proved impressive, and Flora’s reputation started to attract international attention. When the US General Consol to Singapore visited India to study its cotton industry, he turned to Flora to ‘afford him assistance and information’ (Joseph Sassoon). Despite the huge work load, and raising her three children, Flora still found the time to continue her philanthropic and charitable work for Jewish communities in India and abroad. Following a serious outbreak of cholera in Bombay she became actively involved in the development of an effective vaccine, volunteering herself to be one of the first to be inoculated. By the final years of the 19th century, world trading conditions were changing, and the company was facing new challenges. In 1896 with the death of Albert Sassoon (1818-96), the London branch started pressing for total control of the business. By 1901 Flora’s directorship had been rescinded and the London operation was now managed by Frederick Sassoon as Chairman and Arthur, Reuben and Frederick as Directors. Flora announced her ‘retirement’, making the decision to leave Bombay for London, taking her children with her, and also hoping to find medical help for her disabled daughter Mozelle. Flora moved to London’s fashionable Mayfair, taking up residence at 32 Bruton Street, and quickly became one of London’s most sought-after society hostesses. Her banquets were legendary, always scrupulously maintaining her religious practices. Like other members of the family, she continued relationships with British royal and nobles, including the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, whose connections dated back to her time in India. She travelled widely throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, always taking with her a personal minyan (prayer quorum) and shohet (ritual slaughterer). She continued her scholarly studies, taking great interest in Jewish scholarship and Sephardic doctrine and practice, and becoming involved in many public religious roles, even public speaking, highly unusual for an Orthodox Jewish woman at that time. Photographs of Flora in the last three decades of her life portray her as a ‘grande dame’ in every sense. Although of small stature, she was described as ‘Silver haired, imposing, dressed with a regal elegance and always wearing the celebrated seven-rope pearl necklace’. (Stanley Jackson). On 14 January 1936, after a long illness, Flora died in London. Her obituary in the Hong Kong Telegraph mourned a ‘great Scholar, Hostess and Woman of business’, commending her ‘tremendous knowledge of commerce and the affairs of the world’. To quote author Joseph Sassoon ‘She held first the business and then the family together and neither would be the same without her’. At her time of death, her personal effects in London were recorded as being worth £140,335 3s.10d. David Sassoon & Co. was to continue in business until after the Second World War, until the company was eventually sold to UBS Switzerland. Please refer to the Jewellery Department for additional family photographs and paperwork pertaining to the provenance. Literature: Joseph Sassoon:The Global Merchants, The Enterprise and Extravagance of the Sassoon Dynasty, pub. Allen Lane, 2022, pages 169-190. Stanley Jackson: The Sassoons, pub. William Heineman Ltd, 1989. Our thanks to Dr Bernadette Turner for her assistance with researching this lot.
A collection of gem-set rings, comprising an aquamarine and diamond ring, a sapphire, ruby and diamond swivel eternity band, an amethyst dress ring, a 9ct gold band set with green agate and a half pearl, a blue zircon and diamond ring and nine further examples, various sizes. (14) £1000-£1,200
A large quantity of assorted jewellery, including a silver panel bracelet, three silver necklaces, two cultured pearl necklaces, one freshwater pearl necklace, a carved tourmaline bead necklace, numerous silver earrings, miscellaneous costume jewellery and lady’s wristwatch, various lengths. £400-£600
A collection of jewellery, comprising a pair of ametrine ear clips, stamped ‘750’, a pair of double baroque cultured pearl ear clips, both pairs with post and clip fittings, a further pair of shaped triangular turquoise coloured panel earrings on post fittings and a sugarloaf cabochon amethyst and moonstone dress ring with angular shank, first ear clips length 15.5mm, ring size approximately H. (4) £300-£500
A small collection of brooches, comprising an early 20th century garnet and half-pearl witch’s heart brooch, mounted in 15ct gold, UK hallmark and maker’s mark ‘SP’, an abstract 14ct gold brooch accented with three half-pearls, UK hallmark and maker’s mark ‘RDS’, a silver and blister pearl brooch of Celtic design, a carved shell cameo brooch, three further brooches and a stickpin, various sizes. (Quantity) £200-£300
A small collection of vari-coloured cultured pearl jewellery, circa 1970, each piece set with cultured pearls of black and white tint, to include a wreath brooch, stamped ‘9.375’, a pair of 18ct gold mounted earclips with textured detailing, a five stone ring, stamped ‘14K’ ‘585,’ and an abstract ring with undulating textured collets, ring sizes N½ and L½ respectively. £300-£500
A small collection of jewellery, comprising a 9ct gold cultured pearl and brilliant-cut diamond clasp, a 9ct gold amethyst and cultured pearl clasp, a citrine and seed pearl brooch, stamped ‘15CT’, a heart-shaped amethyst pendant with seed pearl bow surmount, a 9ct gold garnet and cultured pearl star brooch and assorted loose cultured pearls, total diamond weight approximately 0.70 carat, largest brooch length 37mm. £400-£600
A ‘Golden Brown Collection’ cultured pearl suite by Yvel, the necklace composed of a combination of yellow, golden, grey, and brown cultured pearls spaced by polished oval links, to a brushed finish clasp, signed ‘Yvel’ and stamped ‘750’, the bracelet of conforming design, the pair of brown cultured pearl ear pendants with textured disc-shaped surmounts suspending a single pearl drop and spaced by a brilliant-cut diamond connection, all cased, necklace length 42cm. £2,000-£3,000
Tag Heuer. A lady’s stainless steel, gold and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Ref. WAR24XX-CS, circa 2015. Movement: cal. 9, automatic, 18 jewels. Dial: mother-of-pearl, diamond-set indexes, aperture for date, centre seconds. Case: stainless steel and gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display back, stainless steel and gold bracelet. Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet. Dimensions: diameter 28mm, bracelet circumference approximately 155mm. £400-£600
An early 20th century peridot and seed pearl flowerhead pendant, set with a circular-cut peridot within an open surround of textured flowerheads with seed pearl highlights to the centre, terminating in an oval-cut peridot drop, mounted in gold, suspended from a belcher-link chain, pendant length 44mm, chain length 55cm. £200-£300
An early 20th century amethyst, seed pearl and diamond pendant on chain, the pendant comprising a circular-cut amethyst surmount with seed pearl chain connections, and suspending an oval mixed-cut amethyst within a lozenge shaped pearl and old-cut diamond surround, further suspending a similarly cut amethyst drop, to a trace-link rose gold chain, cased, total diamond weight approximately 0.12 carat, pendant length 6.7cm. £1,200-£1,500
An amethyst and seed pearl pendant/brooch and an amethyst wreath brooch, the first centred with a circular-cut amethyst and seed pearl cluster, spaced by four knife-edge bars, to an outer hoop alternately set with seed pearls and mixed-cut amethysts, and suspending a seed pearl and amethyst floral drop, the second wreath brooch composed of circular-cut amethysts spaced by floral motifs, first length 42mm. (2) £200-£300
A 19th century gold locket, the central star set with a step-cut emerald within a seed pearl surround, with polished petals and engraved decoration, opening to reveal a glazed interior and with glazed panel verso, suspended from a cable-link chain, pendant with lozenge-shaped registration mark, chain stamped ‘9C’, pendant length 48mm, chain length 45cm. £200-£300
Three gem-set rings, comprising an 18ct gold rose-cut quartz and diamond dress ring with mother-of-pearl backing, London hallmark, a triple cluster ring of graduated brilliant-cut diamond flowerheads, stamped ‘18CT’, together with an 18ct gold citrine and diamond cluster ring, the oval mixed-cut citrine claw-set within a pierced whorl of brilliant-cut diamonds, UK hallmark, total diamond weight approximately 2.00 carats, ring sizes M½, O and M respectively. £400-£600
A small collection of jewellery, to include an early 20th century gold and opal bar brooch, a late 19th century baroque pearl stick pin, the insect realistically modelled and set with a square-cut ruby and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, together with a polished nephrite panel bracelet, stamped ‘9.375’, various lengths. (3) £200-£300
A pair of baroque cultured pearl earrings and ring and cultured pearl bracelet, the earrings each supporting a baroque cultured pearl to a similar surmount with textured leaf detail, clip and post fittings, the ring of matching design, ring size P, the bracelet composed of four rows of cultured pearls to a textured clasp of basket weave design, c.1960 length 21cm.clasp stamped 14k for 14-carat gold, ring and earrings stamped 18k for 18-carat gold.
A coral, pearl and blue topaz pendant necklace, by Percossi Papi, the leather collar suspending a collet-set blue topaz with enamel framing to a coral branch entwined within seed pearl-studded leaves and carved coral flowerheads, a further coral branch and reef knot with seed pearl heart motif suspended from the branch by articulated chain links, adjustable collar, pendant, signed Percossi Papi, 11.7cm long, gross weight 25.0g,
Group of jewellery, comprising: an early 20th century silver mounted moonstone brooch; a Victorian 15ct gold, diamond three stone bar brooch, Birmingham hallmarks, 1899; an early 19th century gold with locket front mourning brooch, with locket front and black enamel border; three cultured pearl necklaces; a gold plated sovereign case; a pencil; and a Victorian silver collar necklace, length 44cm (9)Please refer to department for condition report
Breitling, A stainless steel and diamond 'Brietling Windrider, Cockpit 41 ref. A49350 automatic wristwatch, by Breitling, the mother-of-pearl dial with applied diamond and plain baton markers and Roman twelve, date aperture at 3 o'clock, signed Breitling, 1884, luminous hands, sweep seconds within brilliant-cut diamond-set rotating bezel with fifteen minute calibrations, screw down crown, screw on case back inscribed 'Chronometre Officiellement Certifie Manufacture en Swiss, Etanche, 300M A49350' with central maker's logo, numbered 935724, to makers bracelet with deployant clasp, c. 2008, case width 41mm, approximate inner circumference of bracelet including case, 20cmOverall condition good with general fine marks from light handling, movement currently running, no box or papers, Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece
Eight pairs of cultured pearl earrings, including: one pair of 18ct gold, diamond hoop design suspending a single cultured pearl drop, post and clip fittings; a pair of cultured pearl and pave diamond clusters suspending a pear-shaped briolette rock crystal fixed drop, post and clip fittings, a pair of brilliant-cut diamond and cultured pearl two stone earrings; and various cultured pearl earrings (16)total gross weight 96g
A cultured pearl necklace with diamond and jadeite jade clasp and an emerald triple-row necklace with diamond clasp, the first a double row or uniform cultured pearls to a carved oval jadeite jade panel and diamond clasp , length 43cm; the second a triple row of emerald beads to an diamond openwork oval clasp, length 38.5cm (2) please note that the jadeite has not been tested for natural colour origin
Three cultured pearl necklaces, one fresh water cultured (3) the first a double graduated row to a gold, amethyst and seed pearl cluster clasp, length 62cm; the second a single graduated row to a marcasite cluster clasp, length, 38cm and a triple-row freshwater cultured pearl necklace to magnetic clasp (3)Condition as viewed, first hand inspection advised.
Asprey & Co, a diamond and seed pearl cluster ring, by Asprey the vari-coloured pearl cluster with brilliant-cut diamond collet accents, to a plain hoop, maker's mark for Asprey & Co, stamped 750, ring size K please note the pearls have not been tested for natural originPlease refer to department for condition report overall condition good with no repairs or damages, seed pearls are of medium to good lustre. approx. diameter of central pearl 5.5mm, gross weight, 7.0g please note pearls have not tested for natural origin
A group of five gem rings, comprising: an old-brilliant-cut diamond seven stone circular cluster ring; a 9ct gold, pave diamond half-hoop ring; a Victorian, sapphire and diamond ring composed of three circular-cut sapphires, with rose-cut diamond two stone divisions, Birmingham hallmarks, 1893; A Victorian, seed pearl and rose-cut diamond circular cluster ring, to carved foliate shoulders, Birmingham hallmarks, 1894; and a garnet single stone ring (5)
Three cultured pearl necklaces and a brooch, necklaces comprise: a graduated triple-row collar with single-cut diamond cluster bow shaped clasp and matching diamond cluster front panel, one row detached, length 33cm; a cultured pearl graduated single-row, to a sapphire and diamond twin cluster clasp, length 51cm; a cultured pearl single-row, to a 9ct gold, cultured pearl single stone clasp, length 46cm; and a cultured pearl cluster brooch/pendant (4)Triple row necklace with one row detached, one pearl loose, clasp secure with safety catch, pearls well matched with good lustre, diamonds bright and lively, too small to accurately grade; single row, clasp secure with safety chain, pearls well matched with cream body colour, medium lustre, diamonds bright and lively, sapphires dark blue; single row, pearls well matched with good lustre, clasp secure with British import marks for 9-carat gold; brooch stamped sterling to reverse for silver, brooch pin secure with safety catch, pearls well matched with medium lustre.
Three diamond and gem-set cultured pearl necklaces, Comprising: a collar composed of seven uniform rows of black cultured pearls to brilliant-cut diamond bow motifs to the centre, length 31cm; a collar composed of eight uniform rows of cultured pearls, to a ruby and diamond bar clasp, length 31cm; and a two row cultured pearl necklace to a diamond cluster clasp set with a heart-shaped diamond, length 38cm. (3)
A pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear clips, of ribbed design, each set with a pair of cultured pearls, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, clip fittings, length 2.3cm, fitted Harvey & Gore caseGood condition, stamped 750 for 18-carat gold, gross weight 28.9 gr, pearls well matched, good lustre, rose overtone, diamonds bright and lively, approx 1.20-1.80 carats in total, H/I colour, Vs clarity on average.
Annabel Jones, a freshwater cultured pearl, sapphire and diamond necklace and pair of ear clips, by Annabel Jones, the necklace composed of three graduated rows of freshwater cultured pearls, to a central cabochon sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond cluster, length 38cm, the ear clips of matching design, British import marks for 18- carat gold, maker's marks. (3)
Three various cultured pearl and gem necklaces, comprising: a cultured pearl single-row necklace, suspending a collet-set cushion shaped sapphire and diamond heart-shaped cluster pendant with diamond-set pendant loop, to a diamond-set cultured pearl clasp, length 45m; a multi-row freshwater cultured pearl sautoir necklace with bead spacers, suspending a heart-shaped panel with baroque shaped grey cultured pearl terminal, to a bow design clasp, length 44cm; and a five row freshwater cultured pearl choker necklace mounted with seven 9ct gold bee motifs of various sizes, length 33cm (3)
A 19th Century silver-gilt Austro-Hungarian Parure, comprising: a necklace composed of foliate chain-link panels with cabochon turquoise collets, suspending an oval pendant with turquoise and seed pearl decoration; with matching bracelet and drop earrings, with screw-back fittings and ring, spare links Set with turquoise cabochons surrounded by seed pearls within enamel . Originally purchased from Fisher, Court Jewellers, Burlington Arcade in 1955
A group of nine various cultured pearl and gem necklaces, including: a cultured pearl uniform single-row necklace suspending a brilliant-cut diamond cross pendant, length 38cm; a graduated single row cultured pearl necklace to a synthetic sapphire and diamond cluster clasp; a cultured pearl and hematite single row necklace suspending a 9ct gold shell pendant; and various necklaces. (9)
A pair of cultured pearl earrings and bracelet, the bracelet composed of four rows of cultured pearls to a textured clasp, the earrings of matching design, each composed of a cluster of cultured pearls within a textured surround supporting a cluster of cultured pearls, c.1960 clip and post fittings.bracelet clasp and earrings stamped 14k to reverse for 14-carat gold.
Two hematite and mabe cultured pearl necklaces, one ruby and diamond set, and a cultured pearl necklace, all by Deakin & Francis, the first a hematite necklace with 18ct gold mounted heart shaped cultured mabe pearl pendant drop to a diamond collar and calibre ruby suspension, and ruby spacers, to a bead clasp, length 37.5cm; the second a hematite single row bead necklace with 18ct gold mounted heart shaped cultured mabe pearl pendant drop to cabochon sapphire suspension and twin spacers, length 37.5cm; the last a cultured pearl uniform single row necklace suspending an 18ct gold mounted cultured mabe pearl heart shaped pendant with cabochon bead terminal, length 38cm all with maker's mark D&F for Deakin & Francis (3)
A collection of jewellery: comprising; a pair of mabe pearl ear clips and matching ring; clip and post fittings, ring size O, a pair of mabe pearl ear studs; a pair of turquoise and cultured pearl cluster ear clips, clip and post fitings; a pair of jadeite jade and seed pearl, leaf ear clips and a cultured pearl and diamond clasp. jadeite jade has not been officially tested for treatment.
Kiki McDonough, a topaz, peridot and diamond pendant to cultured pearl necklace, by Kiki McDonough, the cushion-shaped blue topaz pendant with heart shaped and circular-cut peridot three stone surmount, to a diamond seven stone pendant loop, suspended from a uniform single row cultured pearl necklace, pendant with maker's mark KMCD for Kiki McDonough, length, 41cm
A freshwater cultured pearl, blue topaz and diamond necklace and pair of ear clips, the necklace composed as a torsade of six rows of freshwater cultured pearls, centring on a blue topaz cluster clasp, with diamond detail to the clasp, the ear clips of matching deign, length 43cm, British import marks for 14-carat gold.
Cartier, a pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear clips,by Cartier, each set with brilliant-cut and baguette diamond to a cultured pearl surmount, signed Cartier and numbered, 7003132, length 1.8cm, clip and post fittings.gross weight 10g, overall condition good, diamonds are of good commercial quality
Cartier, a pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear clips, by Cartier, each of scroll design pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a cultured pearl surmount, clip fittings, signed Cartier London, numbered, R7570, London hallmarks, 1989, and maker's marks.gross weight 14g, overall condition with only light marks from handling, diamonds are good commercial quality, cultured pearl have good lustre
Elizabeth Gage, an 18ct gold, tourmaline and diamond brooch, by Elizabeth Gage, designed as a stylised butterfly with bi-colour red and green tourmaline wings, slight chips to tourmaline, and diamond detail, the centre with cabochon heart-shaped gem with cultured pearl terminal, signed Gage, London hallmarks, 1992, width 7.2cmminor chips to the edges of two of the tourmalines
Elizabeth Gage, an aquamarine, cultured pearl and diamond brooch, by Elizabeth Gage, centring on an oval aquamarine intaglio depicting the profile of a horse, to a cultured pearl and brilliant-cut diamond surmount, signed Gage, British hallmarks for 18-carat gold, length 7cmGood condition, 36.4 g
A diamond, sapphire and cultured pearl collar, centring on a detachable cluster set with oval- and pear-shaped sapphires, framed by circular-cut diamonds, to a five row cultured pearl collar accented with a pair of diamond set spacers, length 33cm.Good condition, gross weight 76.8 gr, sapphire cluster detachable, brooch fitting deficient, diamonds bright and lively, approx 3.50-4.50 carats in total, sapphires well matched with good clarity, medium blue, pearls well matched, good lustre with rose overtone
A natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond necklace, composed of three graduated rows of natural pearls to a lozenge-shaped clasp set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, c.1930, length 34.5cm, two pearls were found to be cultured, Accompanied by a report from the Gem and Pearl Laboratory London, dated 29th July 2022, number 21965, stating that the three row necklace of 72, 83, & 91 pearls – 2 were found to be beaded cultured pearls (35 & 37 from tongue end in row 72), and from the remainder natural saltwater pearls.pearls are generally of good lustre, vary in shape and tone some have typically mottled surfaces and several have fine cracks, overall of good quality. clasp functions correctly
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