Spring 2012 Fine Sale Jewellery Auction Results
The stars of the Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood April 2012 Fine Sale jewellery
section were, appropriately enough, the diamonds. Several spectacular diamond-mounted
pieces found new homes and it was these, along with some of the more interesting
antique jewellery which were the outstanding lots.
A pair of diamond three-stone drop earring realised £6,200 at auction (FS14/419).
A pair of diamond three-stone drop earrings, each with a round 'old brilliant cut'
diamond of approximately 1cts suspended from smaller cushion-shaped diamonds, comfortably
exceeded their auction estimate of £4,000-£5,000 at a hammer price of £6,200. A
simple but classic design which retains its popularity despite changing fashions
(FS14/419).
The jewellery section of our April 2012 Fine Sale also included a diamond-mounted,
single-stone ring, which achieved an impressive hammer pice of £4,400 (FS14/402).
Equally a diamond-mounted single-stone ring, estimated at 2.2 cts, the stone
mounted in a rex claw setting, achieved an impressive price of £4,400 (FS14/402).
A three-stone diamond ring with stones weighing 1.5cts and two at 0.75cts mounted
on a white gold band sold for £5,800 confirming the ongoing popularity of this classic
gem in the jewellery market (FS14/363).
This three-stone diamond ring sold for £5,800 in the jewellery section of our recent
Fine Sale in Exeter, Devon (FS14/363).
Stylish and unusual pieces are always popular and such was a dress watch by
The International Watch Company: This 18ct gold piece mounted with diamonds, turquoise
and tiger's eye displays the emblem of The Sultan of Oman, indicating an interesting
history. Displaying definite Art Deco influences, despite its recent manufacture,
it achieved an impressive £4,500 at the sale (FS14/413).
A dress watch by The International Watch Company with distinct Art Deco influences
sold for an impressive £4,500 (FS14/413).
The ongoing popularity of charming antique jewellery was the late 19th century gold
and reverse painted crystal intaglio brooch. Depicting two collared doves on a tree
branch, this romantic piece achieved a price of £980, comfortably in excess of its
original estimate (FS14/284).
A late 19th century gold and reverse painted crystal intaglio brooch (which was
part of the jewellery offered in our April 2012 Fine Sale at our auction rooms
in Exeter, Devon) sold for £980 (FS14/284).
- Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
- Fine Sale
- Jewellery Auctions
- Watch Auctions
- Diamond Rings
- Diamond Earrings
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