TRENDSPOTTER – Top of the lots!

This catalogue sees over 450 lots of stunning jewellery, watches and silver. Consigned from private collections nationwide, this carefully curated auction sees pieces with estimates ranging from £100 right up to £12,000, offering something for all budgets and tastes. We have also been delighted to collaborate with the Jewellery and Watches Director at the Sunday Times Style, Jessica Diamond, for this sale, spotlighting why auctions are a great hunting ground for jewellery lovers as well as being a simple way to sell unwanted pieces, allowing people to buy something they really want to wear.

These are my top picks of the auctions, the pieces where if money were no object, I would be thrilled to add to my own collection.

Lot 68 - A Victorian enamel, pearl and ruby serpent necklace, estimate £3000-£5000

Serpents and snakes are important in jewellery iconography. Popularised by Prince Albert’s 1839 engagement ring to Queen Victoria which was a gold snake with an emerald head, serpents symbolise eternal love, wisdom and protection. I love the detailing on this piece which has come from a Cambridge-based collector.

Lot 195 - An early 20th century three stone diamond ring, £5000-£7000

Trilogy rings are making a comeback – symbolism meaning ‘past, present and future’, with the central stone meaning the present and the generally smaller stones either side meaning the journey, they’re also versatile - can be given as an engagement ring or as an anniversary present. This early 20^th century example is a real beauty, set with old European cut diamonds of approximately 2.50 carats.

Lot 222 - Cartier - A Burmese ruby and diamond ring, estimate £6000-£8000

Who doesn’t love anything from Cartier?! The bonus with this example is that its set with a Burmese ruby, which is the best of the best in terms of origin. It’s got a really intense red colour and the internal ‘glow’ which Burmese rubies are so famous for.

Lot 272 - Omega - A 1930's stainless steel Naiad wristwatch, estimate £150-£250

The Naiad was one of Omega’s first specialised water-resistant wristwatches, the name originating from Greek mythology, referring to nymphs who presided over fountains, springs, and brooks. This brilliant, early example, has come from a private seller in Kent and would be the perfect addition to any gentleman’s watch collection.

Lot 277 - Rolex - An 18ct white gold Cellini wristwatch, estimate £1500- £2500

This smart dress watch is very wearable. It lays flat on the wrist and doesn’t protrude too much, the reason for this is down to why the collection was named ‘Cellini’– after Benvenuto Cellini, a renowned Italian Renaissance goldsmith, sculptor, and medallist, they chose this name to honour his legacy of intricate artistry and to reflect the sophisticated, elegant, and jewellery-like craftsmanship. And of course, it’s a Rolex!

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