VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS: ANTIQUE AND MODERN JEWELLERY

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18K (750/oo) yellow gold ring centred on a rectangular cut emerald weighing approximately 1.30 carats (tiny flush cracks and traces of resin), shouldered by two brilliant-cut diamonds each weighing approximately 0.35 ct. TDD 54.5. Gross weight: 3.2 g.

Platinum (850/oo) ring centred on an oval cabochon of point-cut sapphire (slight flush crack, treated stone) weighing approximately 7 carats set in old-cut diamonds. TDD 51 (slight traces of yellow gold setting). Gross weight: 5.2 g.

18K (750/oo) white gold and platinum (850/oo) brooch with openwork geometric design, entirely set with old-cut and half-cut diamonds, the central ones measuring approximately 2 x 1.15 ct. A small diamond is missing and there are a few chips and scratches. Dimensions: approx. 57 x 27 mm. Total diamond weight: approx. 7.50 ct. Some weaknesses on the band. Gross weight: 18.6 g.

Pair of large oval hoop earrings in 18K (750/oo) white gold, each set with two lines of round sapphires weighing approximately 7 carats. Height: approximately 56 mm. Gross weight: 17.8 g.

Toi et Moi" ring in 18K (750/oo) white gold with a cross design, centred on two brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 ct and 1 ct, the attachments set with smaller diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 ct. TDD 55. Gross weight: 6.3 g.

Pendant in 18K (750/oo) white gold forming a circle set with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds, the hoop embellished with smaller diamonds. Total weight of diamonds: approx. 2.50 carats. Diameter: 35 mm. Gross weight: 6.1 g.

Solitaire ring in 18K (750/oo) white gold centred with a half-cut diamond weighing 3.58 carats (rough) I colour, SI1 clarity, low luminescence, the stone is accompanied by its LFG examination. TDD 52. PB: 3.6 g

18K (750/oo) white gold ring centred on an oval ruby weighing 1.54 ct, natural stone without heat treatment, slight flush cracks, shouldered by six brilliant-cut diamonds. The stone is accompanied by its gemological report. TDD 53. Gross weight: 2.6 g.

Line bracelet in 18K (750/oo) white gold set with oval sapphires weighing approximately 9.50 carats (possible treatments) alternating with brilliant-cut diamonds. Length: approx. 18 cm. Gross weight: 10.5 g.

18K (750/oo) white gold ring centred on a cushion ruby weighing 3.03 carats, without heat treatment (tiny flush cracks and missing material), set with triangular motifs set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The stone is accompanied by its gemological certificate. TDD 54. Gross weight: 3.4 g.

18K (750/oo) white gold ring centred on a round pink sapphire weighing 2.62 carats (natural without heat treatment, the stone is accompanied by its NEL certificate, slight chipping), the surround and attachments set with brilliant-cut diamonds. TDD 55.5. Gross weight: 6 g.

Tank" bracelet in 14K (585/oo) 2-tone gold with curved geometric links decorated with cylinders. Length approx. 18 cm. With its 18K (750/oo) yellow gold safety chain. Gross weight: 139.8 g.

Ring in smooth 18K (750/oo) yellow gold stylised as a snake set with 3 cushion-cut diamonds in a closed setting calibrating approximately 2 x 1 ct and 1 x 1.70 ct, the eyes set with small old-cut diamonds. TDD 55. Gross weight: 14.6 g.

Pair of ear clips in 18K (750/oo) yellow gold and platinum (850/oo), forming openwork domes with floral motifs, set with round rubies (some possibly heat-treated) and brilliant-cut diamonds. Minor chips on some stones. Marked M-O, probably by LORRAIN in Paris, circa 1965. Dimensions: approx. 27 x 22 mm. Gross weight: 25.4 g.

MELLERIO: Bracelet in 18K (750/oo) yellow gold with two rows of palm link, centred on a round Essex crystal cabochon depicting a horse's head on a mother-of-pearl background. Signed on the clasp and on the back, it bears the M-O hallmark and is numbered. Length: approximately 17 cm. Gross weight: 29.4 g.

Pendant - Brooch in 18K (750/oo) yellow gold forming a symmetrical feline medallion, the head paved with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes set with marquise cabochons of chrysoprase and the nose studs adorned with onyx, it is centred on a removable coral disc (screw system). Minor damage to some stones. The pin bears the M-O hallmark of JANCA in Paris. Diameter: approx. 60 mm. Gross weight: 50.3 g.

Ring in 18K (750/oo) yellow gold, the central part composed of slightly mobile links set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 ct. TDD 53. Gross weight: 15.4 g.

Flower ring in 18K (750/oo) white gold, centred on an old-cut diamond of approx. 0.95 ct in a surround of smaller round diamonds. Total weight of diamonds: approx. 4 carats. TDD 54. Gross weight: 7 g.

Smooth 18K (750/oo) yellow gold curb chain bracelet. Length: approx. 19.5 cm. Mark of M-O horizontal diamond "J.B". Gross weight: 75 g.

Platinum ring (850/oo) centred on a rectangular cut sapphire weighing approximately 8 carats (Ceylon origin, no thermal modification, the stone is accompanied by its preliminary examination by the LFG), chipped and slightly missing, set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1 ct. The setting needs to be revised. Approx. TDD 51, open ring, traces of setting. Gross weight: 6 g.

18K (750/oo) yellow gold Pompadour ring centred on an oval ruby, probably treated, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds with a triangle grading approximately 3.80 ct TDD 58, gross weight: 9.2g

Set in 18K yellow gold (750/oo) comprising a bracelet (size: approx. 18.7 x 2.2 cm) and a necklace (length: approx. 44 cm) with polonaise link. Gross weight: 122.2 g.