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Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu

AU0846 | 16 September 2020 | Sydney | 6.30PM

Platinum and diamond ring
Estimate $40,000–60,000
Sold for $55,000
Property from the Estate of the Late Veronica (Vera) Kolman, Sydney
Pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings
Estimate $10,000–15,000
Sold for $12,500
Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster Ref 80315, a fine 18ct pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2014
Estimate $10,000–15,000
Sold for $25,000
Property from the Estate of the Late Veronica (Vera) Kolman, Sydney
18ct white gold and diamond ring
Estimate $40,000–50,000
Sold for $56,250
Pair of 18ct gold, platinum and diamond earrings
Estimate $17,000–20,000
Sold for $21,250
Platinum and diamond ring, Boucheron, Paris
$6,000-9,000
Sold for $25,625
Property from a Private Collection, South Australia
A rare black opal and diamond ring
Estimate $15,000–20,000
Sold for $18,750
Sale Number: AU0846

Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu

Smith & Singer's September auction of Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu drew fierce bidding in the room, on the telephones and online, resulting in a total of $1,111,375.  This was complemented by a sold rate by volume of 80% and by value of 127.47% – the highest rates achieved at auction for important jewels in Australia this year – and the strongest rates at Smith & Singer (formerly operating as Sotheby's Australia) in a decade.

Items of quality and allure drew particular competition, with bidders vying for significant jewels of all variety, from earrings, necklaces and rings to brooches, bracelets and watches.  Prominent results were achieved for gems designed by Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, and Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., complemented by classic watches from Cartier, A. Lange & Söhne, Patek Philippe, Omega, and Rolex, along with fine European objects of virtu.

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AUCTION IN SYDNEY
16 SEPTEMBER 2020 l 6.30 PM
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA, 
111 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

 
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Specialists

Patricia Kontos

Patricia Kontos

Senior Specialist

Jewels ;
Melbourne ;
T: 61 (0)3 9508 9900 
E: Patricia Kontos

Emma Finn

Administrator

Jewels ;
Sydney ;
T: 61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: Emma Finn

 
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Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: Total Sales Figure (Including Premium + GST ) $1,111,375

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SYDNEY

30 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER –

TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 

10AM - 5PM

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

10AM - 2PM







Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
51 Belle Époque sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1900 $8,000-12,000 Lot Sold: $12,500 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
52 Platinum, 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring $9,000-12,000 Lot Sold: $12,500 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
53 Diamond brooch, late 19th century $3,000-5,000 Lot Sold: $6,875 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
54 Diamond rivière necklace, late 19th century $37,000-40,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
55 Pair of 18ct gold, platinum and diamond earrings $17,000-20,000 Lot Sold: $21,250 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
56 Diamond brooch $1,800-2,200 Lot Sold: $2,500 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
57 18ct white gold and diamond hair clip $1,000-1,500 Lot Sold: $2,750 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
58 Diamond brooch $2,000-3,000 Lot Sold: $6,000 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
59 A diamond necklace/bracelet/ tiara combination, late 19th century $21,000-25,000
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
60 18ct white gold and diamond 'Perruque' ring, Cartier $6,000-9,000 Lot Sold: $7,500 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
61 18ct white gold and diamond 'Fish' earrings, Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co. $1,800-2,000 Lot Sold: $2,250 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
62 Platinum and diamond ring $7,000-9,000 Lot Sold: $16,250 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
63 18ct white gold and diamond 'Fish' ring, Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co. $4,000-6,000
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
64 18ct white gold and diamond ring, Cerrone $30,000-50,000 Lot Sold: $45,000 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
65 Pair of 18ct yellow gold, platinum, pink sapphire and diamond earrings $7,000-9,000
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
66 Platinum, diamond and gem-set 'tutti-frutti' brooch $3,500-5,000 Lot Sold: $4,375 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
67 18ct gold, diamond and ruby ring $10,000-15,000 Lot Sold: $12,500 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
68 18ct white gold, pearl and diamond necklace $12,000-16,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
69 Pair of platinum, South Sea pearl and diamond earrings $4,000-6,000 Lot Sold: $6,000 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
70 Platinum and diamond ring $9,000-12,000
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
71 Pair of 18ct pink gold, South Sea keshi pearl, pink sapphire, spinel and diamond 'Palais' earrings, Lancon for Paspaley $4,000-6,000 Lot Sold: $6,250 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
72 18ct pink gold, South Sea pearl, pink sapphire, spinel and diamond 'Palais' ring, Lancon for Paspaley $3,500-5,500 Lot Sold: $4,375 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
73 Pair of 18ct bi-colour gold, pink diamond and diamond earrings $3,000-5,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
74 18ct tri-colour gold, pink diamond and diamond pendant $2,500-3,500
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0846
75 Pair of South Sea pearl, South Sea keshi pearl and diamond earrings, Paspaley $3,000-5,000 Lot Sold: $4,750 (including buyer's premium)

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