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A conch pearl and diamond necklace-bracelet combination
A conch pearl and diamond necklace-bracelet combination. Photo Bonhams. The line of brilliant-cut diamonds suspending two rows of conch pearls, graduating in size to the centre, each connected by pairs...
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Platinum, sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, Bulgari
Platinum, sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, Bulgari. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sCentered by an oval-shaped sapphire weighing 28.09 carats, the mounting set with round and baguette diamonds weighing...
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Imperial roundel head discovered by chance to sell at Dreweatts & Bloomsbury...
An exceptional Ming kesi Imperial dragon roundel, finely woven with a front-facing Imperial dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl above trident mountains and crusty waves, holding a red disk marked with...
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A fine and rare embellished gilt-copper and agate two-tiered oval box and...
A fine and rare embellished gilt-copper and agate two-tiered oval box and cover, Qianlong. Photo courtesy Bonhams.The straight-sided oval container opening at top and bottom, decorated with inset red...
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A rare gilt-bronze-mounted famille rose porcelain flower-bud-shaped circular...
A rare gilt-bronze-mounted famille rose porcelain flower-bud-shaped circular snuff box and cover, Qianlong, circa 1760-1790. Photo courtesy Bonhams.Naturalistically moulded in the form of a blossoming...
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A fine and rare gilt-bronze and glass 'European lady' cage-mounted circular...
A fine and rare gilt-bronze and glass 'European lady' cage-mounted circular snuff box and cover, Qianlong, circa 1750-1780. Photo courtesy Bonhams.Of cylindrical form rising to a domed cover, the...
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A very rare silver-mounted mother-of-pearl 'erotic-subject' rectangular box...
A very rare silver-mounted mother-of-pearl 'erotic-subject' rectangular box and cover, Qianlong, probably circa 1750. Photo courtesy Bonhams.The rectangular box with a silver frame to hold the fragile...
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Magnificent platinum and diamond ring
Magnificent platinum and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.Centering an emerald-cut diamond weighing 24.48 carats, flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carats, size...
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Gold, emerald, diamond and ruby brooch
Gold, emerald, diamond and ruby brooch. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.Of Indian inspiration, centering a cushion-cut emerald weighing approximately 41.20 carats, accented by numerous round, baguette,...
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Platinum, ruby and diamond ring
Platinum, ruby and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.Set with a cushion-cut diamond weighing 5.70 carats and a cushion-cut ruby weighing 10.28 carats, the mounting decorated with old European and...
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Platinum, diamond and baroque cultured pearl necklace
Platinum, diamond and baroque cultured pearl necklace. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.Composed of 35 baroque cultured pearls measuring approximately 18.9 to 12.4 mm, the trefoil-shaped clasp set with three...
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Pair of platinum, gold and emerald earclips, Cartier, Paris
Pair of platinum, gold and emerald earclips, Cartier, Paris. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.Set with two oval-shaped cabochon emeralds weighing approximately 48.00 carats, signed Cartier Paris, numbered L...
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Platinum and diamond feather clip-brooch, Boucheron, France
Platinum and diamond feather clip-brooch, Boucheron, France. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.The curled feather set with numerous round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 25.00 carats, signed...
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Gold, platinum, enamel, diamond and pearl evening bag, Cartier, Paris
Gold, platinum, enamel, diamond and pearl evening bag, Cartier, Paris. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. The black satin purse suspending a tassel thumbpiece decorated with a fluted rock crystal bead and...
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Sotheby's to offer a pair of the most magnificent imperial vases ever to come...
The sale is led by a pair of the most magnificent Imperial vases ever to come to auction (est. £2-2.5 million). Photo: Sotheby's. LONDON.- On 25th and 26th November, over a series of four auctions,...
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A very fine embellished gilt-bronze, jadeite and glass oblong octagonal...
A very fine embellished gilt-bronze, jadeite and glass oblong octagonal cage-mounted snuff box and cover, Qianlong, circa 1750. Photo courtesy Bonhams.The exquisitely extravagant box set with a dark...
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A fine and rare embellished gilt-copper and enamel 'European lady' circular...
A fine and rare embellished gilt-copper and enamel 'European lady' circular snuff box and cover, Qianlong, circa 1760-1780. Photo courtesy Bonhams.Of circular form rising from a flat base, the cover...
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A rare gilt-bronze and blue and white soft-paste porcelain circular 'Chinese...
A rare gilt-bronze and blue and white soft-paste porcelain circular 'Chinese landscapes' snuff box and cover, Mid Qianlong. Photo courtesy Bonhams.The compressed cylindrical container with bombé sides...
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Platinum, sapphire and diamond ring
Platinum, sapphire and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sThe cushion-cut sugarloaf cabochon sapphire weighing 27.46 carats, the mounting set with single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.15...
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18 karat gold, sapphire, ruby and diamond brooch, France
18 karat gold, sapphire, ruby and diamond brooch, France. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.The foliate brooch of flexible design, set with cabochon and cushion-cut sapphires accented by round rubies, the stem...
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