Auction Preview: Edinburgh Jewels at Bonhams, Edinburgh, May 23
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What: Edinburgh JewelsWhere: Bonhams; 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH21JX UKWhen: May 23, 11 AM BSTPublic Viewing:19 May 2019 13:00 - 16:00 BST20 May 2019 10:00 - 19:00 BST22 May 2019 10:00 - 16:00 BST22 May 2019 10:00 - 16:00 BSTTop lots of the sale:—Lot 116Auction Preview: Edinburgh Jewels at Bonhams, Edinburgh, May 23
What: Edinburgh JewelsWhere: Bonhams; 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH21JX UKWhen: May 23, 11 AM BSTPublic Viewing:19 May 2019 13:00 - 16:00 BST20 May 2019 10:00 - 19:00 BST22 May 2019 10:00 - 16:00 BST22 May 2019 10:00 - 16:00 BSTTop lots of the sale:—Lot 116: “A diamond ring.” Claw-set to the centre with a step-cut diamond measuring approximately 9.9 x 6.9 x 4.9mm, calculated to weigh approximately 2.94cts, the shoulders set with graduated similarly cut diamonds, size K½, personal dedication engraved to inner band. Estimate: 5,000 £ - 7,000 £ (6,498 USD – 9,097 USD)—Lot 372: “A natural fancy yellow diamond ring.” Claw-set with a rectangular modified brilliant-cut natural fancy yellow diamond measuring 7.44 x 6.48 x 4.55mm, stated to weigh 2.01cts, the shoulders set with heart-shaped diamonds of near colorless color, estimated diamond weight approximately 0.30 ct each, to a plain hoop, size L, stamped '950' and '750'. Estimate: 5,000 £ - 7,000 £ (6,498 USD – 9,097 USD)—Lot 134: “A diamond necklace.” The articulated and graduated necklace set with cushion-shaped, old round brilliant-cut and a few single-cut diamonds, the largest three cushion-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.48, 1.26 and 1.25cts, length approximately 39cm, estimated total diamond weight approximately 11.00-12.00cts. Estimate: 4,000 £ - 6,000 £ (5,198 USD – 7,798 USD)—Lot 228: “A synthetic sapphire and diamond bracelet, Art Deco style.” The geometric design set throughout with single-cut and old round brilliant-cut diamonds, further embellished with four collet-set synthetic sapphires, to an ornate gallery, length approximately 18.5cm, estimated total diamond weight approximately 8.00-12.00cts. Estimate: 4,000 £ - 5,000 £ (5,198 USD –6,498 USD)—Lot 280: “Four items of gold: $20 US, $10 US, Krugerrand & Suisse troy ounce.” Comprising: a South Africa Krugerrand 1981; U.S.A., 20 Dollars 1911; U.S.A. 10 Dollars 1882; with a gold troy ounce ingot (4). Estimate: 3,500 £ - 4,000 £ (4,549 USD - 5,198 USD)—Lot 93: “A pair of emerald and diamond earrings.” Claw-set with oval-cut emeralds measuring approximately 7.1 x 5.7 x 3.5 and 7.1 x 5.8 x 4.0mm respectively, framed by old round brilliant-cut diamonds, similarly set to the surmount, hook fittings, estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.00-4.00cts, case stamped 'Carrington & Co. Ltd. Estimate: 3,000 £ - 4,000 £ (3,899 USD - 5,198 USD)—Lot 94: “An emerald and diamond cluster ring, retailed by Carrington & Co. Ltd.” Claw-set with a cushion-shaped emerald measuring approximately 11.3 x 9.5 x 4.7mm, stated to weigh 3.73cts, framed by round brilliant-cut diamonds, to a fine plain hoop, size N, partially stamped 'Plat' and possibly '18CT', estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.00ct, case stamped 'Carrington & Co. Ltd. 130 Regent St. W.1. Estimate: 3,000 £ - 4,000 £ (3,899 USD - 5,198 USD)—Lot 125: “A diamond bar brooch and surete pin set”, early 20th century, retailed by Hamilton & Inches. The tapered bar brooch set with a graduated row of eighteen old round brilliant-cut diamonds with diamond accents between, all to millegrain settings; cased together with a surete pin in the form of an arrow, the tip and feathers set throughout with old round brilliant-cut diamonds, all to millegrain settings; brooch length approximately 80mm, surete pin length approximately 10.7cm, estimated total diamond weight approximately to the brooch 5.70cts, estimated total diamond weight approximately to the surete pin 1.50cts, to original fitted case retailed by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh. Estimate: 3,000 £ - 5,000 £ (3,899 USD - 6,498 USD)For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more