2018
Fine Jewellery
This collection sold at auction in 2018 includes:
A late Victorian diamond rivière necklace below. The graduated cushion-shaped diamonds are set in silver and gold cut-down collets. The nine principal diamonds weighed approximately 19.40cts total, the seven centre principal diamonds detached individually with separate fittings, 52cm long, fitted case by Collingwood.
Sold £70,000
The second piece is an Edwardian emerald and diamond necklace, converting to a tiara. The three principal rectangular-shaped emeralds are each millegrain-set within a surround of small circular-cut diamonds, in platinum and yellow gold, within open-work Art Nouveau-inspired mounts set with graduated circular-cut diamonds and separated with smaller emerald and diamond drops.
Sold £45,000
The third piece sold is a Victorian diamond tiara. The centre section is set with a pear-shaped diamond within a foliate scroll design set overall with graduated cushion and pear-shaped diamonds and supported by two cushion-shaped diamond clusters, on each side a conforming section set overall with graduated cushion-shaped diamonds, mounted in silver and gold cut-down collets. The centre section detaches into the pair of diamond clusters, the section above and the two side sections also detach to be worn as assorted brooches, a pendant and two hair ornaments, 15.5cm wide and mounted on a fabric-bound frame, fitted case by Dobson, with inner compartment containing a diamond-set pendant loop, two brooch and two aigrette fittings.
Sold for £32,000
2018
Fine Jewellery
This collection sold at auction in 2018 includes:
A late Victorian diamond rivière necklace below. The graduated cushion-shaped diamonds are set in silver and gold cut-down collets. The nine principal diamonds weighed approximately 19.40cts total, the seven centre principal diamonds detached individually with separate fittings, 52cm long, fitted case by Collingwood.
Sold £70,000
The second piece is an Edwardian emerald and diamond necklace, converting to a tiara. The three principal rectangular-shaped emeralds are each millegrain-set within a surround of small circular-cut diamonds, in platinum and yellow gold, within open-work Art Nouveau-inspired mounts set with graduated circular-cut diamonds and separated with smaller emerald and diamond drops.
Sold £45,000
The third piece sold is a Victorian diamond tiara. The centre section is set with a pear-shaped diamond within a foliate scroll design set overall with graduated cushion and pear-shaped diamonds and supported by two cushion-shaped diamond clusters, on each side a conforming section set overall with graduated cushion-shaped diamonds, mounted in silver and gold cut-down collets. The centre section detaches into the pair of diamond clusters, the section above and the two side sections also detach to be worn as assorted brooches, a pendant and two hair ornaments, 15.5cm wide and mounted on a fabric-bound frame, fitted case by Dobson, with inner compartment containing a diamond-set pendant loop, two brooch and two aigrette fittings.
Sold for £32,000
2018
Fine Jewellery
This collection sold at auction in 2018 includes:
A late Victorian diamond rivière necklace below. The graduated cushion-shaped diamonds are set in silver and gold cut-down collets. The nine principal diamonds weighed approximately 19.40cts total, the seven centre principal diamonds detached individually with separate fittings, 52cm long, fitted case by Collingwood.
Sold £70,000
The second piece is an Edwardian emerald and diamond necklace, converting to a tiara. The three principal rectangular-shaped emeralds are each millegrain-set within a surround of small circular-cut diamonds, in platinum and yellow gold, within open-work Art Nouveau-inspired mounts set with graduated circular-cut diamonds and separated with smaller emerald and diamond drops.
Sold £45,000
The third piece sold is a Victorian diamond tiara. The centre section is set with a pear-shaped diamond within a foliate scroll design set overall with graduated cushion and pear-shaped diamonds and supported by two cushion-shaped diamond clusters, on each side a conforming section set overall with graduated cushion-shaped diamonds, mounted in silver and gold cut-down collets. The centre section detaches into the pair of diamond clusters, the section above and the two side sections also detach to be worn as assorted brooches, a pendant and two hair ornaments, 15.5cm wide and mounted on a fabric-bound frame, fitted case by Dobson, with inner compartment containing a diamond-set pendant loop, two brooch and two aigrette fittings.
Sold for £32,000
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ABOUT
MARK DONNELLY
Mark Donnelly has over 25 years experience in the valuation of antiques and works of art.
Having completed an MA at Trinity College Dublin and an Art Course at Sotheby's, he began his career in South Africa working for an independent valuer before launching his own business in 1985.
Mark returned to Ireland in 1992 and has continued his work from his base in County Down.
To request a valuation, lecture tour or appearance please contact Mark directly.