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Tiffany Platinum 18K Diamond Ruby VICTORIA Earrings
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Pre 1980 item# 1021536
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$4250
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A stunning pair of platinum and 18K yellow gold earrings set with diamonds and rubies by Tiffany & Co. Each earring features four marquise cut diamonds set in the traditional “Victoria” crossed pattern, suspending a prong-set round mixed-cut ruby. The diamonds are set in platinum, while the rubies are set in 18K yellow gold, as tradition dictates. The diamonds are F color and VVS2 clarity. The rubies, of equally superb quality, are graded as medium vivid red color (R 5/6), excellent cut, and Type II eye-clean clarity. The quality of the rubies suggests they are Burmese in origin. Tiffany has not sold Burmese gems since 2003, so earrings such as these cannot be replaced. The posts are marked “T&Co PT950”. Victoria earrings, set only with diamonds, are currently available at Tiffany for $4650 (.72 ct) and $6500 (1.28 ct).Origin: America, ca. 1995. Condition: excellent. Size: 15/32” x 5/16”. Weight: 3.3 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .98 ct; ruby, .88 ct.
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Tiffany Diamond Platinum NATURE Turtle Pin/Pendant
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Pre 1980 item# 1021403
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$9850
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An exquisite platinum and diamond brooch in the form of a turtle by Tiffany & Co. In the 1990’s, Tiffany created a small line of nature-themed jewels loosely based on antique pieces in its design archives. The turtle pin was one of the most luxurious pieces in the series. The domed back is pave-set with 90 2.5-point round brilliant cut diamonds and the legs and head are set with additional 28 1.5-point diamonds. The eyes are collet-set blue sapphires. The back has a pendant hook, so it can be worn suspended from a chain. The reverse is marked “1996 Tiffany & Co. PT950”. The original selling price was $15,750.Origin: America, ca. 1996. Condition: mint. Size: 29/32” x 1-3/8”. Weight: 14.5 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 2.67 carats.
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Art Deco Platinum, Cat’s-Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond Ring
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Pre 1930 item# 1019581
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$3950
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A superb Art Deco platinum ring set with a cat’s-eye chrysoberyl cabochon flanked at each shoulder by a row of square step-cut diamonds. The chrysoberyl is of the finest quality, with a strong well-centered white eye against a strongly greenish-yellow background—precisely the combination that yields the desirable “milk and honey” effect. The cabochon is nicely cut and has very good symmetry. The diamonds are of exceptional quality, with D/E color and VS2 to SI1 clarity. The platinum mounting has a matte finish that nicely accents the stones. The interior of the shank is marked “Irid Plat”.Origin: America, ca. 1925. Condition: excellent. Size: crown, 9/16” wide. Finger Size: 6-1/2. Weight: 9.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: chrysoberyl, 4.00 cts; diamond, .468 ct.
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Vintage Platinum Green Tourmaline & Diamond Earrings
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Pre 1960 item# 997170
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$2,495
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A superb pair of vintage, mid-century platinum earrings with green tourmalines and diamonds. The large rectangular step cut tourmalines contrast beautifully with the surrounding ribbons of diamonds and the whiteness of the platinum settings. The pairing of tourmalines and diamonds isn’t terribly common and gives these earrings a special appeal. The tourmalines, of outstanding quality, are graded as very slightly bluish green hue, with medium dark tone and strong saturation (vslbG 6/5); 60% brilliance (very good); excellent cut proportions; good finish; and Type I eye-clean clarity. The round brilliant and single cut diamonds are estimated at H color, VSI clarity. Marked for platinum.Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, tourmalines have slight wear at facet junctions visible at 10x magnification. Weight: 12.1 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: tourmaline, 14.0 carats; diamond, .66 carat.
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Platinum, Cognac & White Diamond Sapphire Floral Brooch
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Pre 1960 item# 790100
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$8,995
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A magnificent vintage platinum brooch formed as a floral bouquet featuring three primary blossoms tied at the bottom with a ribbon, and set with a mix of old single cut, old Swiss cut, old European cut, old mine cut, early modern brilliant round cut and French cut diamonds and round brilliant cut sapphires. The center flower features a .83-carat, old mine cut diamond of fancy cognac color and SI2 clarity; surrounded by sapphires. A flower bud is represented just above by a prong-set .34-carat old European cut diamond of fancy light cognac color and VS2 clarity. Leaves are bead-set with mixed cut white diamonds, all in the E-G color range with VS1 to SI2 clarity. Berries are represented by collet-set blue sapphires. The sapphires display P2B zone 30 color (moderate purplish blue) on the Gem Dialogue scale and have VS clarity. The hinged double pinstem is worked in 14K white gold, but the body of the brooch is tested and guaranteed platinum.The range of different diamond cuts in this brooch clearly indicates it was specially made to order for a customer using the diamonds already in her possession. Such commissioned pieces are often not fully hallmarked, hence the lack of a mark for platinum or a maker's mark. The quality of workmanship is superb. The brooch is accompanied by a June 2008 written appraisal (GIA & NAJA) conforming to the above description and assigning a replacement value of $16,500. Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2" x 1-1/4". Weight: 16.3 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.84 carats (1.17 carats of fancy colored diamonds); sapphire, 2.1 carats.
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Vintage Platinum Diamond & Emerald Ring
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Pre 1950 item# 785008
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$3495
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Stunning vintage platinum floral form ring featuring prong-set round brilliant-cut diamonds interspersed with baguette emeralds. The center diamond (.345 carat) is raised slightly above the surrounding diamond and emerald skirt, creating an elegant three-dimensional effect. The stones are of fine quality. The central diamond is estimated at H color, VS2 clarity; while the others are estimated at I color, VVS clarity. The emeralds have strongly saturated color and fine clarity. The inside of the shank is marked platinum and is hallmarked by Maurice Tishman, Inc. (New York).Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, all original. Finger Size: 6-1/4. Size: 1/2” diameter. Weight: 6.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.55 carats; emerald, .57 carat.
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Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire & Pearl Ring
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Pre 1930 item# 763858
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$1450
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Stunning Art Deco lady’s ring in platinum set with diamonds, blue sapphires and a 7.00mm pearl. The octagonal face is bordered with sixteen bead-set round diamonds surrounding rectangular sapphires. The ring is centered with a 7.0mm pearl. The diamonds are of nice quality, estimated at I color, SI clarity. The pearl has excellent luster and cream body color with rose overtones. The inside of the shank is marked “10% Irid Platinum”.Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent. Finger Size: 4.5. Size: crown, ½” x ½”. Weight: 6.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .5 carat; sapphire, .25 carat.
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Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald Pearl Pin
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Pre 1930 item# 704489
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A stunning Edwardian “stile guirlande” (“garland style”) brooch worked in 18K yellow gold and platinum, and set with diamonds and emeralds. The garland style was noted for its delicacy, with an emphasis on symmetrical floral and foliate motifs highlighted with geometric elements. Exhibiting all these characteristics, this brooch is an excellent example of the style. The rose-cut and old European-cut diamonds are bead-set in beautifully millgrained platinum, the elements joined with knife-edge connectors. The emeralds are set in yellow gold. The combination of diamonds and emeralds is somewhat unusual in French jewels of this period, and both are of superb quality. The diamonds have fine clarity and color and the emeralds have an intensely saturated color. The brooch suspends a 5.7mm pearl of very fine quality, which dangles freely to provide some movement. The construction of the back, with its ornately pierced gallery, demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship that went into this piece. The brooch has two pendant hooks so it can be worn from a delicate chain. The back is marked with French hallmarks, and also with the mark, “FO”, of an unidentified jeweler.Origin: France, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-11/16” x 1-1/4”. Weight: 5.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .8 carat; emerald, .27 carat.
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Edwardian Style Platinum & Diamond Earrings
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Pre 1980 item# 513902
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$2,195
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Stunning platinum and diamond earrings in the "stile guirland" or "garland style" developed in Paris by Cartier, but first made fashionable by Queen Alexandra of England. Each earring is composed of a floral motif surmount, suspending a bow, suspending a wreath circled about another floral motif, suspending a teardrop. Each earring is fully articulated, so that all the parts move independently with the slightest movement. Each earring contains 51 round brilliant-cut diamonds of very fine color and clarity. The larger stones are collet-set, while the smaller stones are bead-set. The platinum setting is very finely millegrained. The backs are marked "PT900".Origin: American, circa 1980. Condition: excellent; the posts are original and the clutches are 18 karat white gold replacements (a normal occurence, since clutches tend to wear out or get lost easily). Size: 2" long. Weight: 18.75 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 2.5 carats.
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Tiffany & Co. Platinum & Diamond VICTORIA Line Bracelet
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Pre 1980 item# 424939
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Stunning platinum line bracelet set with 51 round brilliant-cut diamonds by Tiffany & Co. This bracelet is from the “Victoria” collection. Each diamond is prong-set in a fully-articulated setting to allow maximum movement and comfort. The clasp is prong-set with four marquis diamonds. The stones are graded by Tiffany at G color, VS clarity. The “Victoria” collection is a very popular current line at Tiffany and the bracelet retails for $13,500. The clasp is marked “T&Co PT950”.Origin: America, ca. 2000. Condition: excellent. Size: 6-7/8” long. Weight: 13.5 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 3.36 carats.
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