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Lot 1
3rd-2nd century BC. A substantial D-section penannular hoop with tapering ends forming looped hinge elements; the bezel a gold cell with lug to each end engaged with the loop and set with a sapphire cabochon; the cell open to the underside, set with a large cabochon ruby, the coiled ends recently soldered to allow it to be worn. See Despini, A. Greek Art. Ancient Gold Jewellery, Athens, 1996, item 168 for similar cabochon stones. 9.67 grams, 26mm overall, 16.93 x 18.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.16, Japan 12) (1"). From the private collection of a Swedish gentleman. With the opening up of the trade routes from the Mediterranean through Central Asia and into India by Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic world had access to prestigious goods that had rarely been seen before. This included a range of gem stones such as rubies and sapphires. In the ancient world rubies were mined in Thailand, the Pailin and Samlout District of Cambodia, Burma, India and Afghanistan, with the latter two being the most easily accessible source. Sapphires came mainly from India and Sri Lanka, but were also mined in East Africa. Due to the political instability in Central Asia after the death of Alexander the Great, and the rise to power of the Persians, the trade in these stones became relatively difficult and they are rarely seen in Greek or Roman jewellery. They were reserved for the elite of society, and the colour of the stones evokes the expensive dyes used in textiles that were reserved to be worn by the ruling class. Extremely fine condition, usage wear to cell. A large wearable size. Ruby of very good colour and quality.
Lot 751
19th century AD. A mixed pair of silver brooches comprising: a tapering pin with openwork D-shaped plaque, tendril and leaf detail with inset cloisons of ruby, sapphire, tourmaline and glass, penannular hoop with disc terminals, stamped '???' and other marks to the ring and shank; a tapering pin and openwork triangular plaque with scrolled tendrils and central ropework star, pierced lobe finial, penannular hoop with lobe terminals, stamped lozenge to the lobe finial and others to the hoop. 20 grams total, 57-80mm (2 1/4 - 3 1/4"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired 1970s. The stones set in the D-shaped plaque are a mixture of gem cuts from several time periods, the earliest being Tudor. It is likely that they are the silversmith's accumulation from several pieces of older jewellery broken down for their metal and stones. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 259
Three late 19th Century specimen boxes, two boxes with rough precious stones in twenty glazed boxes, the stones to include, sapphire, ruby, emerald, aquamarine, tourmaline, peridot, topaz, topaz white, garnet, zircon, spinel, opal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, amerthyst, carin gorm, amazon stone, jade and Amber, together with a box of minerals, all housed within mahogany boxes
Lot 1764
An 18ct gold, ruby, sapphire and diamond set ring, in a twistover design, London possibly 1898, an 18ct gold, opal and diamond set ring, mounted with three oval opals and with two pairs of rose cut diamonds mounted at intervals, Chester 1902 and a gold, seed pearl and red gem set ring (one red stone lacking).
Lot 1775
A gold, ruby and diamond set five stone ring, an 18ct gold ring, mounted with two cushion shaped diamonds and with two half pearls (one half pearl lacking), a pair of 9ct gold oval cufflinks, with engraved decoration, weight 3 gms, a silver gilt oval hinged bangle and a pair of silver and opal set earrings.
Lot 1816
A Victorian gold, half pearl and garnet set cluster ring, a 9ct gold, opal and garnet set cluster ring, a gold, rose diamond and ruby set three stone ring, a Victorian 15ct gold, turquoise and seed pearl set ring, Birmingham 1868, a gold and silver, opal and colourless gem set oval cluster ring and two further rings (7).
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