A Byzantine gold ring, with a raised circular boss, intaglio engraved with a bird and a lizard or salamander, with black niello decoration, stepped plinths below with niello enamel zig zag and Greek key decoration, with triangular shoulders, with niello acanthus leaves. A chevron section shank with niello Vitruvian scroll guards and wording to each side of the head. 26.78g.Finger size P½-Q approximatelyProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 21-24ct.Noticeable scratches and marks. Some losses of enamel.Bruises to the head and boss.NB - should read Vitruvian scroll, which is a style of wave decoration. The ring is not a Victorian copy.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
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A white gold opal and diamond cluster ring, with an oval cabochon opal double claw set, to surround of sixteen brilliant cut diamonds, claw set to a wire gallery, with fleur-de-lys shoulders and a ‘D’ section shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Cluster 20.5 x 16.7mm, 8.62g.Finger size LCondition report: Opal measures approximately 13.70 x 10.50 x 5.60mm.Opal is crazed.Some surface marks/scratches to opal.Surface reaching inclusions to a few of the diamonds.Surface marks/scratches to mount, and some wear to the rhodium plating on the shank.
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring,with a scrolling layered head. A circular mixed cut sapphire, rub set to one side, with a brilliant cut diamond set to one side, and a sapphire, rub set to the opposite side. Layers of scrolling gold between, with applied beads and dished dots, to a flat section bark textured shank. London 1989. Head 15.50mm wide, 5.82g.Finger size P approximatelyCondition report: One facet of the small sapphire unpolished.Inclusion at the girdle.Light surface marks commensurate with its age - some more noticeable.Largest sapphire 7.00mm approximatelySmaller sapphire 4.00mm approximatelyDiamond approximately 0.03ct
A late Georgian gold mounted cornelian seal,with an oval cornelian matrix, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms and gadrooned border. A pierced strapwork back with oval apertures and polished half bands, suspended from a large split ring. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. 63 x 36 x 29mm, 23.00gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Very dirtyLight surface marks commensurate with its age.
A Continental diamond set half eternity ring,of flat section, cushion shaped form, with a row of tapered baguette cut diamonds, channel set to the top. Marked 750. Head 5.60mm wide, 5.48g.Finger size L½ approximatelyCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Diamonds bright and lively.Well matched. Slight wear to the setting edge at the ends, although appear secure at the moment.
An Austrian gold four ducat coin,dated 1914, drilled and suspended on a chased split ring, running freely on a double belcher guard chain, with a swivel clip clasp. Clasp marked 15c. Chain tested as approximately 9ct gold. 1525mm long, 51.86gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Coin with scratches and marks consistent with its age. Marks around the drill hole.
A tanzanite and diamond ring, c.1940,with a lunette cut later tanzanite, rub set to the centre. A crescent border of old Swiss cut and eight cut diamonds, grain set to one ridged and arched shoulder and one shallower shoulder, all grain set with diamonds. Tested as approximately platinum and 18ct gold. Head 13mm wide, 8.07g.Finger size RCondition report: The replacement tanzanite is very heavily abraded and will need to be replaced. Not original to the mount anyway. Replacement half shank. Areas of the gallery wires require repair - not attached.Noticeable scratches and marks.
A Continental emerald and diamond plaque ring, with an emerald cut emerald and a brilliant cut diamond, with an estimated weight of approximately 1.17ct, grain set, with a border of eight cut and brilliant cut diamonds, grain set to the rectangular head. A scalloped gallery, open shoulders and a flat section shank. Marked 585. Head 16.25 x 11.70mm, 5.64g.Principal diamond assessed as approximately: Colour O/P Clarity VVS1/VVS2Finger size OCondition report: Some surface reaching inclusions to the emerald.Abrasions to the facet junctions of the emerald.Surface reaching inclusions to some of the small diamonds.Sizing join visible at base of shank.Principle diamond measures approximately 6.85 x 4.12mm.Emerald measures approximately 6.30 x 5.10 x 3.71mm.
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring,with four oval mixed cut sapphires in green, yellow, blue and pink, claw set in a row. Pairs of brilliant cut diamonds claw set between and at each end, to split shoulders and a plain shank. Birmingham 1988. Head 18.90 x 8.00mm, 4.34g.Finger size TCondition report: Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Diamonds bright and lively.Gemstones bright and lively.
A Victorian diamond and turquoise oval bombé cluster head,later mounted as a ring. A rose cut diamond, star set to the centre, with graduated cabochon turquoise, pavé set to the oval boss, with a twisted wire border. A later solid gallery, open shoulders and plain shank. Head 19.30 x 15.10mm, 6.34g.Finger size Q½Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Tarnished. Variation in the colour of the turquoise.Soft solder line.Has also been sized up.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.
An 18ct two colour gold diamond set bombé form crossover ring,with an incised quilted finish. Scattered eight cut diamonds, spitch set to shallow white collets at the button points, to a textured head, with chevron shoulders and a plain 'D' section shank. Import hallmark Birmingham 1960. A ring case by Wartski, 138 Regent Street, London. Head 17.20 wide, 11.29g.Finger size Q LECondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Spots of tarnish.
A sterling silver single stone moonstone ring, by Georg Jensen,no. 152, designed by Viviana Torun. With an oval cabochon moonstone, rub set to the top. A tapered concealed head, narrowing to a plain shank, graduated and flared to a convex shoulder, with a bifurcated finial. Import hallmark London 1972, marked 925S Torun, maker's mark 1945 to date. Head 12.80 x 8.90mm, 9.64g.Finger size L approximatelyCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Substantial abrasion to the facets and facet edges to the crown.Not quite round.
An Edwardian diamond cluster ring,with graduated old European cut diamonds, all claw set to a rex gallery, with a plain underbezel. Scalloped shoulders with small Ionic scrolls to a plain shank. Head 10.75 x 10.75mm, 4.45g.Finger size K½Condition report: Tarnished.All the claws worn.Will require re-tipping prior to being worn.Noticeable inclusions to the naked eye.Noticeable difference in the colour of the diamonds.The shank although period, is a replacement.Head tested as approximately 15ct gold.Shank tested as approximately 18ct gold.
An 18ct gold three stone fracture filled ruby and diamond ring, by Kutchinsky, with an old circular mixed cut fracture filled ruby, four claw set to a yellow collet. An oval brilliant cut diamond, four claw set to each side in a white collet, to solid yellow shoulders and a plain shank. London 1985. 3.33g. Finger size L-L½
A gold interchangeable gem set and diamond cluster ring and earrings suite,the ring with an interchangeable synthetic sapphire, synthetic ruby, or split pearl, all claw set to threaded chenier. The ring head with a central threaded insert, to surround of old brilliant cut diamonds, claw set to rex collets. With open tapered shoulders and a 'D' section shank. The matching earrings with post fittings. With gold changing tool. Tested as approximately 18ct gold with 14ct gold tool. Ring head 12mm diameter, 3.47g, earrings 10.5mm diameter, 3.05g (10)Condition report: Abrasions/facet junction wear to some of the synthetic gemstones.Surface reaching inclusions to some of the diamonds.The earrings have a fitted case.The ring is in an unassociated case.Finger size K½
A diamond set full eternity ring,with a row of eight cut and Swiss cut diamonds, grain set to a flat section band with engraved guards. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 3mm wide, 2.95g.Finger size N½Condition report: Dirty.Scratches and marks consistent with its age. Settings worn.Light facet edge wear to some diamonds under 10x magnification.
A Victorian gold guard chain,with elongated lozenge shaped sections, with pierced detail, between bead style links with a later bolt ring clasp. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. 1430mm long, 24.65gCondition report: Lots of repaired shortened sections to the bead link chain. All irregular lengths.Modern bolt ring. Replacement jump rings.Damage and repairs to some lozenge links.
A gold aquamarine and diamond ring,with an oval mixed cut aquamarine, with a trefoil of brilliant cut diamonds at each side, all claw set in white gold to a wire gallery. With yellow gold open tapered shoulders and a 'D' section shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold, 3.62g.Finger size PCondition report: Aquamarine measures approximately 8.9 x 7.0mm. Minor surface marks/scratches to mount.Mount was previously hallmarked, with most of the hallmark removed when sized. The traditional gold pictorial crown mark remains, as does the date letter of 1976.Diamonds are bright and lively, with a surface reaching inclusion to the girdle of one of the diamonds.Solder join just visible at base of shank.
A sterling silver ring, by Georg Jensen,no. 91, designed by Nanna Ditzel, with a curved ridge to the head and tapered crossover shoulders. Import hallmark 1971, 17.20g.Finger size L½ approximately,together with a pair of sterling silver earrings, by Georg Jensen,no. 141, with 12.7mm hollow beads on gold post fittings, 6.49g, a pair of sterling silver drop earrings, by Georg Jensen,no. 18, with a flower head stud, chain below to a polished pippin drop, to post and butterfly fittings, 43mm long, 6.55g,and a pair of elliptical sterling silver earrings, by Georg Jensen,with clip fittings. All with maker's marks, the last pair with additional import hallmark London 1998, 9.20g (7)
A diamond cluster ring,with an old European cut diamond, possibly fancy orange/yellow, claw set to the centre. An old Swiss cut diamond set at each compass point, with bar sections between, to looped shoulders and a plain shank. Head 12.00 x 10.20mm, 3.01g.Finger size MCondition report: Very dark tarnish.Head tested as platinum.An indented natural to the principal diamond.Claws worn.
A Victorian banded agate and diamond pendant,suspended on a fancy belcher link chain. A circular, domed banded agate cabochon, with an applied star set with rose cut diamonds. A fine pieced gallery setting suspended on a belcher and looped wire chain, with a swivel clasp. Chain marked 15c, with later jump rings marked 585, pendant tested as approximately 9ct gold. Chain 730mm long, 17.58g, pendant 24mm diameter, 8.00gCondition report: The pendant was possibly a brooch originally.Shadow of previous fitting to the reverse.The bale is actually a Victorian half solid bolt ring. Swivel clip secure.Please view additional images.
A pair of Continental diamond and onyx cufflinks, c.1925,with an old Swiss cut diamond, milligrain set in a white collet, to a circular, convex, matte onyx plaque. Mounted to a gold back plate with circular ring fittings to spring looped bar fittings, to allow the cufflinks to also be worn as buttons. Marked 585. 15.10mm diameter, 6.90g (2)Condition report: Light surface marks to the mounts and fittings.Dirty around the diamonds.
A three stone black opal and diamond ring,with an oval cabochon black opal, four claw set to a plain collet. A brilliant cut diamond, four claw set to each side, with solid shoulders to a plain shank. Marked 18K. Head 13.00 x 11.80mm, 3.11g.Finger size R LEAccompanied by a COA from the Gem Cave dated 11/01/10, stating origin: NSW, Lightning RidgeCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification.The leading edge of the shank reads as a size R, but the centre of the shank may be just under. Hairline cracks or porosity to the underside of the setting to one of the diamonds. This is close to the gold solder area on the inside of the shoulder.
A Continental citrine and diamond cluster ring,with an emerald cut citrine, or lemon quartz, four claw set at the cut corners. A frame of brilliant cut diamonds, grain set to a pierced basket, with open flat section tapered shoulders to a plain shank. Marked 750. Head 30 x 23mm, 20.93gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Stress lines to the inside of the shank, probably from sizing down.The pavillion protrudes through the back of the setting, again possibly a sizing issue.
An 18ct white gold diamond set 'C de Cartier' ring, by Cartier,with a double 'C' head, grain set with graduated brilliant cut diamonds. A plain 'D' section shank, with later sizing beads. Signed Cartier, no. 0J4079. Marked 750. Certificate dated 13.08.09. No box or case. 10.25g.Finger size K approximately 54 (before beads)Condition report: Noticeable scratches and marks.
A bloodstone signet ring,with a shield shaped bloodstone tablet, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms for Witt, rub set to tapered scalloped shoulders and a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 14.50mm wide, 7.25g.Finger size L approximatelyCondition report: Noticeable scratches and marks (not crown).Table and crown facet edge wear to the bloodstone.
An Art Deco-style platinum diamond and ruby target cluster ring,with a cushion cut diamond, with a stated weight of 1.01ct, milligrain set to the centre. Radiating graduated French cut rubies, with a stated total weight of 1.20ct, milligrain set to a scalloped border, with an outer oval frame of graduated brilliant cut diamonds, milligrain set to a shallow pierced basket. Chevron section shoulders, milligrain set with graduated brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain shank. London 2008. Head 19.30 x 15.20mm, 8.47g.Finger size L½
A high carat gold carved cornelian intaglio ring,possibly Roman 1st-3rd century, with a rectangular cushion cut cornelian intaglio depicting a standing soldier, possibly military holding Victory, Roman set in a landscape position. A flat back setting with two row tapered shoulders to a two row shank. Head 2.70mm wide, 5.97g.Finger size M approximatelyCondition report: Has been sized in the past. A noticeable colour difference.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Minor marks to the intaglio.From the private collection of Cecil Delisle Burns, who trained for the priesthood at the College Inglese, Via di Monserrato Rome, from 1901. 'My paternal Grandfather Cecil Delisle Burns trained for the priesthood at the College Inglese, via Monserrato Rome, from 1901. Having completed his training, he returned to England to await a Diocese, he was offered the Diocese of Brentford. However, he and several others within the Catholic Church were seen as Modernist influences and were effectively hounded out of the Church because of their refusal to conform to what they saw as outdated practices'. Thence by descent.
A three stone cultured pearl crossover ring, by Mikimoto,with three 6.5 to 7mm cultured pearls, peg set between crossover shoulders to a plain shank. Marked K14. Maker's mark. Head 19.90mm long, 3.27g.Finger size MCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Slightly dirty.
An 18ct gold seven row ring, by Gucci,with seven circular section bands, all joined by a bar signed Gucci. Signed Gucci made in Italy. Marked 750, Italian official national mark 1968 to present, for Firenze. No box or papers. 9.45g.Finger size K-L approximatelyCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
Two Russian gold enamel cross pendants,one with black enamel and star set with a split pearl, marked 585, the other with blue, green and yellow enamel, 56 zolotnik, together with a Continental gold opal stick pin,marked 585, 7.00g total (3)Provenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Condition report: Black enamel cross:Some chips to the enamel.Split pearl is a later replacement has been glued in at an angle.Jump ring worn.Enamel cross:Some areas possibly deficient enamel.Surface marks/scratches to gold.Later replacement metal jump ring.Stick pin:Minor surface wear to the opal.
A gold assorted gemstone rivière necklace, with a series of slightly graduated oval mixed cut assorted gemstones, to include amethyst, peridot, hessonite garnet, almandine garnet, aquamarine, blue topaz, zircon and spinel, all spectacle set and joined by jump rings, to a bolt ring clasp. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 505mm long, 17.49gCondition report: Surface reaching inclusions to some of the gemstones.
A cultured pearl necklace, by Mikimoto,with an articulated 'V' shaped centrepiece. Scattered graduated cultured pearls, peg set between diamond set leaves, to a faceted trace chain. Tested as approximately 14ct gold. A case by K. Mikimoto Inc. Ginza, Tokyo. Marker's mark. Centrepiece 82 x 15mm, 10.26gCondition report: Maker's mark on the bolt ring. Largest cultured pearl 8.70mm. No damage or obvious faults.Chain - 355mm long in total, although it would be possible to add a section of chain at the back to lengthen if necessary.
A pair of gold lorgnettes, by Hamlin Ltd., c.1910,suspended on a later gold Prince-of-Wales chain. The sprung lorgnettes with a telescopic handle, engine turned with dot and pinstripe decoration. The lorgnettes bridge hand engraved Hamlin Ltd, 15 Wigmore Street, W1. Marked 15CT. The chain tested as approximately 9ct gold. Lorgnettes 90 x 39mm, 24.07g, chain 788mm long, 14.71gCondition report: Wear to the loop handle.Scratches and marks consistent with its age. Chain - no clasp, joined by a jump ring.Tarnished.The lenses have to be pushed open manually.One spring is strong - the other less so.Chain length within catalogue description - we use the metric system which is more accurate.See additional images.
A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,with a flat oval hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with the head of a gentleman, Roman set in a landscape position. Tapered court section shoulders and shank. Head 14.10mm wide, 9.97g.Finger size L-N approximately, not roundProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Noticeable scratches and marks.Shallow dents and bruises.Impacted pale soil/sand in the intaglio.Dents to the inside of the head of the ring.Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
A sterling silver labradorite ring, by Georg Jensen,no. 172, designed by Bent Gabrielsen. Of torque form, with an elongated oval cabochon labradorite, rub set to one side, with a slight crossover and a plain polished plaque to the other. Marked 925S Denmark, maker's mark 1945 to date. Head 27 x 17mm, 20.91g.Finger size M½ approximatelyCondition report: Noticeable scratches and marks.Labradorite - a fine crack to one end.Table facet edge wear.Plesae view additional images.
A sterling silver lapis lazuli ring, by Georg Jensen,no. 176, designed by Bent Gabrielsen. Of torque form, with a flat oval plaque to one side, a tapered shank to a circular cabochon lapis lazuli, rub set to the other. Marked 925S Denmark, maker's mark, import hallmark London 1975. 13.47g.Finger size PCondition report: Noticeable scratches and marks. Wear to the cabochon.Shank not round, but probably designed this way.
A ladies' 18ct gold L.V. Chopard mechanical bracelet watch, by Kutchinsky, c.1968,with an ivory coloured oval dial, with black Roman numerals and hands, a plain raised bezel, with oval ring style lugs. An integral oval hoop link bracelet with a concealed clasp, import hallmark London 1968. Case no. 71015. Movement signed L.V. Chopard and CIE Geneve. A Kutchinsky style box but unsigned. 175mm long, 22mm case, 65.01gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Scratches to the case back.Winds and ticking but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running. The last link has been lengthened in the past, but it is a neat job.
A diamond and ruby spray style cocktail cluster ring, c.1970,with a brilliant cut diamond, claw set to the centre. A staggered wishbone row of brilliant cut diamonds to one side and a spray of marquise cut rubies to the other. All claw set in a tall, straight wire basket, to open yellow shoulders and shank. Marked 18ct. Head 14.20 x 15.30mm, 4.41g.Finger size NCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Diamonds bright and lively.Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification to the rubies. Marks to the inside of the shank.
An emerald and diamond three stone ring,with an emerald cut emerald, double claw set to a plain yellow collet with pierced hoop detail. A brilliant cut diamond, claw set in yellow rex collet at each side, to open shoulders with incised decoration and a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Emerald estimated as approximately 6.50ct. A case by William Lund & Son, 54 Old Bond Street, EC2. 7.10g.Finger size M½-NCondition report: Marks to the facet edges under 10x magnification. One surface reaching inclusion.Very small chip under x1 claw.Shank and head at a strange angle, not 45 degrees, head tilted.Minor marks to the mount, one claw tip of the diamond is a bit small.There is no report with this ring, so we cannot state treatment.
A Roman hollow gold hardstone intaglio ring,possibly 3rd century, with an oval flat hardstone tablet, intaglio engraved with two clasped hands holding ears of wheat. Roman set in a landscape position to wide 'D' section shoulders and tapered shanked, with a bloomed ground. The engraved intaglio is possibly a reference to a bountiful harvest or fertility. Head 16.10mm wide, 9.54g.Finger size U-V approximately, not roundProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Shallow dents and bruises mostly to the shoulders.Has been sized down in the past.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
An Edwardian rose gold three stone diamond ring, c.1905,with three graduated old European cut diamonds, claw set in deeply scalloped settings. Recessed style split shoulders, to a reeded flared shank with notched shoulders. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 7.10mm wide, 5.80g.Finger size O-O½Condition report: Diamonds bright and lively.Differences in the colour of the diamonds.Wear to the claws. Advise that a setter checks this prior to being worn.No chips, but natural surface reaching inclusions.
A white gold diamond and sapphire circular stepped cluster ring,with an old European cut diamond, double claw set to a scalloped collet, surrounded by a row of baguette cut diamonds, end set with a second tier of circular faceted sapphires, all grain set. A pierced basket to chenier shoulders and a plain shank. Marked 18ct. Head 15.70mm diameter, 7.41g.Finger size O-O½Condition report: Scratches and marks consistent with its age. A little dirty.Diamonds bright and lively.
A sapphire and diamond crossover ring, with a brilliant cut diamond, estimated as approximately 0.55ct, and a round mixed cut sapphire, claw set to rex collets, to crossover shoulders and a 'D' section shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 2.55g.Diamond assessed as approximately:Colour G/HClarity VS1/VS2Finger size N¾Condition report: Minor surface marks/scratches to mount.Sides of both settings worn, the sapphire collet particularly worn.Some minor nicks/abrasions to the sapphire, visible under 10x magnification, not easily visible with the naked eye.Diamond measures approximately 5.23 - 5.28 x 3.39mm.
A Georgian diamond cluster ring,with later shoulders and shank, for restoration. The cushion cut diamond with a known weight of 1.49ct, set to a border of cushion shaped Swiss cut diamonds, two deficient. All set in silver in an off set position and backed in gold. Victorian scrolled shoulders to a later plain shank. Head 13.90 x 13.80mm, 4.43g.Diamond assessed as approximately:Colour tintedClarity SI1/SI2Finger size L approximatelyCondition report: Tested as approximately 18ct, 9ct, 14ct and silver.Centre stone loose.Border diamonds: three deficient, one loose.Setting worn.Soft solder present.Underside of head slightly flat.Difference in colour - shank, shoulders and head. Indented naturals and nibbles to the girdle.
An Art Deco diamond set square cluster ring,with stepped diamond set shoulders. A square step cut diamond, rub set to the centre, with smaller square cut diamonds, rub set to each corner. A total of four old brilliant cut diamonds, claw set between, to a shallow pierced gallery. A trapezoid cut diamond at the top of each shoulder, with a pair of baguette cut diamonds in a portrait and landscape position, all channel set to a plain shank. Marked 18CT PLAT. Head 11.80 x 11.40mm, 3.85g.Finger size ICondition report: Scratches and marks consistent with its age. No chips to the diamonds.Settings appear secure.
A cognac amber pendant,with an opaque butterscotch section to the centre, with silver gilt jump ring. In a case by L. Pinn & Co. Jewellers, 43-45 Adderley Street, Cape Town, sole agents for Mappin & Webb C.P. 81 x 44mm, 18.82gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Some chips to the amber around the fitting.Minor surface marks.Gilding wearing to fittings.
An 18ct gold curb link double Albert chain, with ‘T’-bar and swivel clasp and later metal jump rings. Birmingham. 430mm long, 34.86gCondition report: Each curb link is individually hallmarked.Slight wear between links.The jump ring at the centre of the chain is a later replacement, hallmarked 9ct gold.The two jump rings at either end of the chain are later replacements, gilt metal.
A gold single stone pink sapphire and diamond crossover ring, with an oval mixed cut pink sapphire believed to weigh 2.39ct, four claw set with crossover winged shoulders grain set with brilliant cut diamonds, to two row shank. Tested as approximately 9ct gold. Head 8.6mm wide, 4.00g.Finger size TAn insurance valuation from Pravins dated 26 November 2002 available to view, relating to the unmounted sapphireCondition report: Some wear and porosity to mount.Collet distorted.Bezel and under bezel both cracked.Claws not touching the gemstone in places.This ring has had a substantial knock at some point.DO NOT WEAR, REQUIRES ATTENTION.
An amethyst and diamond oval cluster ring,with an oval Brazilian cut amethyst, claw set to the centre. A border of Swiss cut diamonds, with another at each shoulder, all claw set in white to a solid yellow gallery, open circular shoulders to a plain shank. Marked 18ct and PLAT. 7.89gFinger size Q½Condition report: Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnfication. Table and crown facet edge wear under 10x magnification. Tarnish.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
A cultured Tahitian pearl and diamond ring,with a 10.60mm cultured Tahitian pearl, peg and claw set to a plain collet. A brilliant cut diamond three claw set to each side with solid shoulders and a plain shank. Marked Pt 900. Tested as platinum. Head 14.50 x 10.60mm, 7.12g.Finger size J¾Condition report: Under 10x magnification, some scratches to the side of the pearl.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
A gold lapis lazuli ring, attributed to Clare Murray,with a cabochon lapis lazuli cage set to a pierced gold collet. With a boat, water and fish to the top, and fish to the underside, with a flat section 'U' shaped shank with a stamped fish to the inside. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 7.89gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Due to the 'U' shaped nature of the shank it is not possible to measure the finger size on a wheatsheaf stick.Minor surface marks/scratches to mount.Solder joins visible around the pierced plaque to the underside of the head.The head of the ring is flat on the underside, so does not sit correctly on a ring stick. We estimate the size to be V approximately. This could be sized down.
A late Victorian emerald and diamond cluster ring,with a square emerald cut emerald, claw set to the centre. A border of cushion shaped old Swiss cut diamonds, claw set to a scalloped gallery, with a further diamond at each shoulder, with chased shoulders and a plain shank. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 11.00mm wide, 4.60g.Finger size S-S½Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Abrasion and marks to the crown facet edges.A scratch to the table.Wear to the claws. This should be remedied prior to the ring being worn.The ring has been sized up at least twice and there are obvious sizing joins.The back of the shank is slightly thinner.We have stated the provenance in the catalogue. As this is from a deceased estate, it is not possible to get anything else in writing.
A Georgian ruby, emerald and diamond painted miniature giardinetti ring,the oval painted portrait of a lady with a blue bonnet and pink shawl, to an incised gold frame. An enamelled basket above, with sprays and garlands of flowers and leaves, grain set with foiled emeralds, rubies and rose cut diamonds, with a smaller spray below. A closed back setting with tapered reeded shoulders and back. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 25 x 13mm, 4.65g.Finger size PProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Some wear and scratches to the miniature.One emerald deficient.Dirty.Tarnished.Deterioration to the foil.
An Edwardian peridot, pink tourmaline and split pearl brooch/pendant, c.1900,of scrolling cartouche form. An octagonal step cut peridot, milligrain set at the centre, with an articulated pear cut peridot drop, suspended below. Lines of graduated split pearls milligrain and grain set, with circular mixed cut pink tourmalines, milligrain set to blade edge bars, with a brooch pin and concealed bale. Marked 15ct, damaged. 51 x 40mm, 9.99gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Pendant drop detached. The jump ring has broken with a very small section of the jump ring missing (not a difficult repair for a good workshop with a laser welder).Lower carat pin, tarnished. The brooch/pendant is a good original colour.Dirty.
A Belle Époque diamond set fingerline ring,possibly American. With an old Swiss cut diamond, rub set to the centre. An open marquise shaped frame to the top and bottom, grain set with graduated diamonds, and a rub set diamond at each end. Blade edge bar lattice infill with diamond set points, to a pierced gallery. Trifurcated scrolling shoulders, rub set and grain set with graduated diamonds, to a chevron section shank. All set in silver, with a gold gallery and shank. Head 33.00 x 10.50mm, 4.24g.Finger size M½Condition report: Tarnished.Pin holes and inperfection to the silver setting edge. Requires restoration.Crack at each end between gallery and setting plate.Tested as silver, approximately 14ct and 10ct gold.Diamonds very mixed.Visible inclusions to the naked eye.Surface reaching inclusions.Setting requires attention.
A Roman gold hardstone intaglio ring,2nd-3rd century, with a replacement shank. An oval shallow hardstone cabochon, set in a landscape position, intaglio engraved with a soldier leaning on a column. A bead border to a twisted wire outer edge, with a later chased, tapered shank, depicting snakes amongst grape vines. Head 15.60mm wide, 14.33g.Finger size O-P, slightly ovalProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Please note that the rings from the Iconastas collection have not been the subject of a metallurgy report, and as such cannot be substantiated in terms of period or purity.Condition report: Tested as approximately 20ct gold.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.Crown wear.Tested with an auracle electronic 20-22ct approximately. This is not an XRF test. Acid spot test 22-24ct approximately.
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