Smith & Singer

Important Jewels

AU0814 | 23 May 2017 | Sydney | 6 pm

Rolex A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with registers and bracelet ref 6262 no 2416645 'Paul Newman' Daytona Cosmograph circa 1970. Sold for $219,600 May 2017 ***Auction record for a wristwatch in Australia***
14ct gold and fancy yellow diamond ring. Sold for $195,200 May 2017
18ct gold and diamond 'Maillon Panthère' suite, Cartier. Sold for $91,500 May 2017
Pair of diamond studs, Graff. Sold for $85,400 May 2017
Platinum, 18ct gold, diamond and emerald brooch, David Webb. Sold for $79,300 May 2017
Sale Number: AU0814

Timed to Perfection

Auction Results | Important Jewels | 23 May 2017

Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ races to a new auction record for a wristwatch in Australia

Standout results for diamonds and coloured diamonds

Outstanding results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s May auction of Important Jewels that featured an impressive spectrum of coloured gemstones and diamonds as well as a variety of period and contemporary jewels and watches.  A Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ set a new auction record of $219,600 for a wristwatch in Australia and strong prices were achieved for designer pieces by Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Paspaley, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels.  The sale realised $1,870,870 with 78.4% sold by value.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

Hamish Sharma

Hamish Sharma

Head

Jewels
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Hamish Sharma

Patricia Kontos

Patricia Kontos

Senior Specialist

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

Tabitha Davison

Tabitha Davison

Administrator

Jewels
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Tabitha Davison

   

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,870,870 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

MELBOURNE  |  LEVEL 9, 41 EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE
FRI. 12 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 13 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 14 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 15 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST

SYDNEY | 30 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA
FRI. 19 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 20 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 21 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 22 MAY 17 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








Important Jewels - AU0814
26 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring Estimate $4,500 - $6,500 Lot Sold: $9,150 (including buyer's premium)
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27 Diamond suite Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)
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28 Amethyst and diamond ring, circa 1930 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels - AU0814
29 Diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1900 Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels - AU0814
30 Diamond ring Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
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31 Tanzanite and diamond bracelet Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
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32 Vacheron & Constantin A fine lady's platinum diamond and onyx bracelet watch ref 6668 case 244744 circa 1925 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)
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33 Diamond enhancer/pendant, circa 1890 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $3,416 (including buyer's premium)
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34 Pink tourmaline and diamond pendant/brooch, late 19th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $3,416 (including buyer's premium)
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35 Synthetic sapphire and diamond bracelet, early 20th century Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)
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36 Enamel and diamond brooch, late 19th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)
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37 Diamond brooch, mid 20th century Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,342 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels - AU0814
38 18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond pendant Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $15,860 (including buyer's premium)
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39 18ct white gold and diamond necklace Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $6,710 (including buyer's premium)
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40 Diamond ring Estimate $2,600 - $3,400 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
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41 18ct white gold and diamond ring Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)
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42 18ct white gold and diamond ring Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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44 18ct gold 'Signature X' necklace, Tiffany & Co. Estimate $6,800 - $8,800 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels - AU0814
46 Platinum, 18ct gold and fancy vivid yellow diamond 'Bezet' ring, Tiffany & Co., circa 2012 Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $12,200 (including buyer's premium)
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47 18ct gold, diamond and emerald pendant/brooch, Tiffany & Co. Estimate $7,000 - $10,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
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48 18ct gold and diamond 'Anemone' brooch/enhancer, Tiffany & Co. Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
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49 18ct gold 'Return to Tiffany' bracelet, Tiffany & Co. Estimate $2,200 - $3,200 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)
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50 Pair of south sea pearl, emerald, sapphire and diamond pendant earrings, Paspaley Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)

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