15th Nov, 2023 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
82
A cameo and diamond pendant and ear pendants by Catherine Best, each designed as an agate cameo, carved to depict a female portrait profile, the pendant framed by graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed and hallmarked for Birmingham 2008, accompanied by maker's certificate and case, suspended from a flexible collar stamped '750', the ear pendants accented with single brilliants, signed and stamped '18CT', on post fittings, total diamond weight approximately 0.10ct, pendant length 4.4cm, collar length 44.5cm, ear pendants length 3.6cm (2)
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £500 - £700
A cameo and diamond pendant and ear pendants by Catherine Best, each designed as an agate cameo, carved to depict a female portrait profile, the pendant framed by graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed and hallmarked for Birmingham 2008, accompanied by maker's certificate and case, suspended from a flexible collar stamped '750', the ear pendants accented with single brilliants, signed and stamped '18CT', on post fittings, total diamond weight approximately 0.10ct, pendant length 4.4cm, collar length 44.5cm, ear pendants length 3.6cm (2)
Surface wear, scuffs and nicks to all pieces, commensurate for occasional use. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively. The butterfly fittings are missing. Gross weights approximately: collar 20gm, pendant 11.5gm, ear pendants 12.9gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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Friday 10 November 10am - 4pm
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