Vintage gemstones set to dazzle at jewellery auction
ASAPPHIRE ring that was taken to a valuation clinic at Beverley is expected to be one of the star lots in an impressive Jewellery, Watches and Silver Auction on Thursday, January 6.
The striking 18-carat gold cluster ring, featuring a cushion cut sapphire measuring 10.3mm by 9.5mm and weighing in at almost 5.5 grams, surrounded by 16 diamonds, has a pre-sale estimate of £3,000 to £4,000.
David Duggleby jewellery specialist Charlie Ward said: “This first jewellery auction of 2022 has a gorgeous selection of high-value emeralds, rubies and sapphires, not to mention a great variety of gold, but I have to say that this entry is a personal favourite. It is a really beautiful ring.”
Sapphires also feature in another of the auction’s high-value entries, an 18-carat gold diamond and sapphire half eternity ring which is expected to make £2,500 to £3,000.
Meanwhile other noteworthy lots include a pair of 18-carat white gold emerald and tanzanite earrings and an 18-carat gold ruby and diamond bracelet, each of which is expected to make £3,000 to £4,000.
Charlie said: “Of course, not all of the lots are that expensive. The catalogue has masses of choice and there is dazzle and sparkle throughout in terms of period, style and value.”
The silver section of the auction extends to 73 lots, ranging from the Georgian period through to the 20th century.
The most high-value lot is expected to be a silver salver made by the well-known Sheffield silversmiths Walker & Hall that was the “Presidents Prize” at the Wetherby Show of 1934. (estimate £400 to £600).
The eight gold watches in the sale include ladies’ and gents’ timepieces by makers such as Omega, Timor, Tissot, Rotary and Horus.
In total, the auction extends to 278 lots. The catalogue is available online at davidduggleby. com
Viewing sessions are at the Vine Street Salerooms in Scarborough today (10am to 4pm), tomorrow (10am to 6pm) and from 9am on Thursday until the start of the auction at 11am.
The sale is to be webcast, with online bidding through DD Live and thesaleroom.com