December 6, 2012
Live Auction735 West Woodbury Road
Altadena, CA, 91001 USA
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Lot 1: An antique diamond and pearl pendant
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Description: Circa 1880, silver-topped gold, centering a pearl measuring 8 mm., surrounded by 90 rose and old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 5.00 cts, and graded H-J color and VS-SI clarity, 2.1/4 x 1.3/4, 30 gms gross, est:$3000/5000 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
Condition Report: Pearl not tested as natural vs cultured. There is minor chipping to several diamonds. The item was at some point plated so the yellow gold is not white. Plating faded and silver shows balckening. The reserse shows a thredded area where an attachment (perhaps a brooch) could once be added. That item is missing. The hinged bail at the top is later added.
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Lot 2: A jadeite bangle, by Arthur & Bond, YOKOHAMA
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Description: Circa 1900, signed Arthur & Bond, YOKOHAMA, 18K gold, designed as a dragon set with five cabochon jadeites measuring from 13 - 13.5mm., and one round diamond gauged at 0.08 ct, 8'', 52 gms gross, est:$1500/2000 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
Condition Report: The bracelet shows signs of normal wear and overall good condition.
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Lot 3: An antique rose-cut diamond necklace
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Description: Circa 1830, silver-topped gold with diamonds entirely backed, set with one pear-shaped, rose-cut diamond measuring 8.5-6.5mm, 36 rose-cut diamonds measuring 3.5-7mm, 228 rose-cut diamonds measuring 2mm., and 84 rose-cut diamonds measuring 0.15mm., 16.1/2'' , est:$20,000/30,000 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
Condition Report: The diamonds are entirely backed so only a width can be given. Unable to gauge a total diamond weight due to setting. The pendant appears to have been made a permanent drop as there is an old plate soldered to the top. It also appears that a safety catch was added. Several links show discoloration to the silver. Needs to be professionally and delicately cleaned. Several diamonds show typical, normal, eye visible surface reaching inclusions. Overall good condition.
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Lot 4: A set of antique French gold jewelry
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Description: Circa 1880, 18K gold, bracelet and brooch, both with French assay mark and unidentified makers mark, circular motif accented with seed pearls, 6.25'', 59 gms gross, est:$1500/2500 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
Condition Report: Overall good condition with heavy signs of wear. Pearls all display residue coating that appears to be removable with minimum damage.
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Lot 5: A Victorian turquoise and diamond hinged bangle
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Description: Circa 1850, tests 18K gold, topped with a knot set with ten cabochon turquoise and centering a rose-cut diamond, the inside inscribed;''The Gift of H.R.H. the Duchess of Cambridge to F.L. April 15, 1848'' with a fitted leather box, 6.1/4'', 30 grams, est:$2000/2500 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
Condition Report: The overall condition is fair and shows signs of normal wear. There are several dents to the hollow bracelet. The safety chain was later added.
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