A wonderful array of jewellery being offered in the summer Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale includes an excellent assortment of antique and 20th century pieces. With the season of weddings, garden parties and summer events of every variety upon us, it is the perfect time to refresh a look, accentuate a style, or go all out with glamour, and what better way to do that than by adding a beautiful piece of jewellery to your collection.
With vibrant ‘jewel’ colours topping the fashion charts - think icy blues, whimsical whites, vibrant purples and every shade of green – there is a growing enthusiasm to add interesting colour to accessories.
An Aquamarine Ring, Estimate: £2,000-3,000 plus buyer’s premium
To include icy blue tones to your jewellery palette, it’s hard to look beyond aquamarine - although topaz and zircon lovers may disagree. An Aquamarine Ring boasts an impressive blue stone, believed to weigh in the region of 20 carats. Simply set in white claw with tiny diamond accents to the shoulders, this ring celebrates the stunning aquamarine.
An Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, Estimate: £3,000-5,000 plus buyer’s premium
Of course, diamonds are known for being white, or colourless, but opals are surely the most famous of white gemstones. With variable play of colour, no one is identical to another. An Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring contains an opal of a significant size, likely over 12 carats. It displays an orangey-red and blue-green play of colour and is set into a classic cluster ring.
An 18 Carat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring, Estimate: £3,000-5,000 plus buyer’s premium
Vibrant purples can be found in traditional amethysts or in the more modern contender, tanzanite. Amongst several options in this sale, an 18 Carat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring comprises a tanzanite set into a contemporary ring, incorporating almost 1 carat of diamonds. The tanzanite itself is understood to weigh in excess of 13 carat with an admirable rich purple hue. A showstopper indeed.
A Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Estimate: £1,500-2,000 plus buyer’s premium
For those seeking a more traditional style and shade of blue, this Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring contains a 3.50 carat sapphire that is certified as natural, with no indications of heating, and of Sri Lankan origin. Sapphires from this locality are sometimes described as cornflower blue, a shade that would complement a myriad of summer attire.
A Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, Estimate: £3,500-4,000 plus buyer’s premium
Whilst not the preserve of those born in July, ruby does afford such individuals an additional reason to choose ruby set jewellery. This Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring is an unusual ring, centred by a rose-cut pear-shaped diamond, within a border of rubies and an outer border of diamonds. This would satisfy any diamond lover with a nod to a July birthday, or perhaps to commemorate a significant anniversary.
A Diamond Ring, Estimate: £5,000-7,000 plus buyer’s premium
An alternative way to introduce colour to jewellery without using coloured gemstones, is to use fancy-coloured diamonds, and this sale includes a quintessentially summery item. A Diamond Ring is one of several diamond set items consigned to sale by a private collector. This ring contains a champagne-coloured diamond centrally, of approximately 4 carats, which is of a size and colour guaranteed to create a talking point. Also from this collection are a Diamond Cluster Ring that gives an impressive show (estimate: £2,000-3,000), an exceptional Pair of Diamond Cluster Earrings that boast 1.70 carat approximately to the centre of each stud (estimate: £8,000-10,000), and an 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Necklace (estimate: £2,000-3,000) that would look as lovely next to a summer blouse as it would worn with an evening gown.
A Diamond Solitaire Ring, Estimate: £10,000-15,000 plus buyer’s premium
Traditionally, the belief has been held that diamonds are best suited for wear in dim lighting or by candlelight. Prove that theory incorrect by enchanting in daylight or dazzling in bright sunshine with one of an excellent selection of rings in the sale; a Diamond Solitaire Ring featuring a 4.80ct solitaire diamond, a intriguing Diamond Solitaire Ring with unusual mounting – open looped shoulders giving a striking aesthetic (estimate: £3,000-5,000) and a Platinum Diamond Ring, which has an interesting cut of diamond seldom seen at auction – the Phoenix cut (estimate: £3,000-5,000).
A Diamond Brooch/Pendant, Estimate: £3,000-5,000 plus buyer’s premium
Other notable diamond set jewellery lots in this sale include a Diamond Brooch/Pendant (estimate: £3,000-5,000), a Victorian piece that offers enormous versatility, equally as beautiful worn on the lapel or at the neckline. For the large number of equestrian enthusiasts in our midst, there is a Pair of Diamond Earrings, which on closer inspection have a horseshoe shaped outline (estimate: £2,000-3,000).
