Lot 138
Comprising eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 4.50cts, alternating with square faceted emeralds, mounted in platinum, clasp signed Cartier London, total length 180mm, retailed by Philip Antrobus London, designers and manufacturers of the engagement ring of Queen Elizabeth II, boxed.
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
Presents in overall very good condition with all stones secure in their settings. No signs of damage or repair.
Emeralds of good colour, no major cracks or chips.
Diamonds of good commercial colour and quality.
No documentation. Antrobus box.
Length 18 cm
Total weight 20.96 g
18 diamonds of approximatively 0.20 ct each
Philip Antrobus, the renowned Bond Street jeweller was chosen by the Duke of Edinburgh to design and create the engagement ring which he presented to the then Princess Elizabeth when he proposed that they should marry in 1946.
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Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8229
6:30pm - 19 March 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
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Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March, 10am-4pm
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