Anyone who is a regular reader of this blog will know that I’m quite a fan of Art Deco, mid century modern, Scandinavian and brutalist jewellery.
I’ve been perusing the online catalogue of the upcoming Jewellery, Silver & Watches Sale at Cheffins and have found a few items that I’d gladly have adorning my hands, wrists, ears and neck. The jewellery auction begins at 10am on 26th August. Cheffins is based in Cambridge, however, they can recommend shipping companies for you to contact, so it doesn’t matter where you are in the country/world.
You can leave bids in advance or bid live online at Invaluable.
Lot 9: A ‘cats eye’ chrysoberyl and diamond cocktail ring
Claw set, pale brown round cabochon cut chrysoberyl, visible chatoyancy (‘cat’s eye effect’), diameter 16.9mm, estimated approximate weight 31.00ct, claws and shoulders set with a total of eight single cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 0.16ct, pierced square shaped shank, size
Estimate: £300 – £500 + fees
Lot 134: A chrysocolla pendant and chain
claw set free form blue/green cabochon chrysocolla, 24 x 16.6mm, pierced border with a tapered bale, length including bale 3.8cm, width 2.1cm, unhallmarked, stamped ’18K’, suspended from a belcher link chain, length 50cm, unhallmarked, stamped ’18CT’, gross weight 9.5g
Estimate: £100 – £200 + fees
Lot 164: A late 20th century two stone diamond ring
two asymmetrical claw set diamonds, one modern round brilliant cut and one old brilliant cut, estimated approximate total weight 0.70ct, bark style head and shoulders, flat shank, size L, unhallmarked, stamped ’14K’, weight 6.1g
Estimate: £200 – £400 + fees
Lot 176: A modern moonstone bracelet
fifteen rubover set graduating oval cabochon moonstones, from 10 to 13.5mm, maximum length 20cm, ‘T’ bar fitting, unhallmarked, stamped ‘925’, weight 25.4g
Estimate: £150 – £250 + fees
Lot 221: A pair of Art Deco style sapphire and diamond ear pendants
each with a graduated articulated top section set with four rubover set round brilliant cut diamonds and calibré sapphires, terminating in a pear shaped section with a central claw set round brilliant cut diamond, diameter 4.2mm, surrounded by a border of calibré sapphires, grain set eight cut diamonds and a further border of calibré sapphires, estimated approximate total diamond weight 1.38ct, estimated approximate total sapphire weight 2.95ct, length 5.8cm, post and clip fittings, unmarked, tested as platinum, weight 14g, cased
Estimate: £3,000 – £5,000 + fees