Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 94

Manuscript & Collectibles Auction

Jewelry

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 631		Opal Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel and Chain. Lovely opal (3½ x 2 cm.) mounted in free-form, undulating 14K yellow gold bezel threaded onto a 14K rope chain. Pendant can easily fit any size chain, but here offered with a chain 28" in length. 34½ grams with opal having very nice fire in blues and greens. $1,250 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $780
Lot 632		Three Strand Sterling Silver Bead Necklace & Turquoise Butterfly Pendant. A masterpiece made in 2006 by two well-known Navajo silver-smiths: Alison Lee and John Yazzie. Allison hand-made the three-strand silver bead necklace, which is 18 inches long, and weighs 7 ounces. John made the butterfly pendant with four wonderful pieces of natural turquoise from the elusive Number 8 mine in Nevada. The colors range from light blue-green along the outer edges, to dark blue-green in the center. The two upper wings and two lower wings match perfectly. The pendant is 3 by 2½ inches. The larger cabochons are 1 5/8" by �". The smaller cabs are �" triangular cut stones. The pendant can also be worn as a pin. One of the best American Indian pieces in the auction. $1,200 - 1,800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $875
Lot 633		Native Sterling Silver and Gem Quality Moss Agate Victorian Style Pendant and Necklace. Exceptional, custom designed pendant and necklace from the Trading Post and Gem Gallery in Berkeley. Craftsman fashioned this elegant Victorian style native sterling silver teardrop pendant and necklace boasting exceptional detail. This is a quality piece accented with a dendritic agate, or gem quality moss agate, a natural formation within the stone that appears like mossy greens in water. Emerald cut stone centered in teardrop with a small "window" in back of pendant to allow light to come through. Original receipt reveals price paid in excess of $1325.00. $1,000 - 1,500 Trading Post and Gem Gallery. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 634		14K White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Striking cabochon ruby measuring 11 x 15mm encircled by diamonds. Total weight of diamonds approximately .40ct., clarity SI2, G color. 18" necklace. Weighs 11grams. $. $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $420
Lot 635		Outstanding Sterling Silver and Turquoise Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace. A classic American Indian style sterling silver and Damele turquoise with multiple small stone settings in a fan shape on each blossom and round the central naja. Exquisite craftsmanship with 12 squash blossom clusters in support of a large naja. A whopping 185 turquoise cabachons were used to create this stunning piece. 28" in length and in excellent condition. Unmarked and appears to be a somewhat older piece. $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 636		Tahitian Black Pearl, Diamond, 18K & 14K White Gold Pendant & Chain. Featuring one grayish black pearl, measuring approximately 11.50 mm, along with a triangular shaped diamond, bezel set, weighing approximately .50 carat, both set in 18k white gold, hanging from a 14k white gold link chain, measuring 18 inches in length, gross weight 5.60 grams. $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 637		Antique Amber and Silver Beaded Necklace. Antique necklace of large yellow, ochre, and sienna hued amber beads, silver spacer beads, and four large silver beads -- two large spherical beads with applied filigree and beaded wire decoration and two long cylindrical silver beads with a raised lattice and floral pattern of a sort popular in Mughal visual culture of the 16th-18th centuries. Late 19th-early 20th century, North Africa. Cylindrical bead length: 3". Spherical bead diameter: 1". Length: 24". $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 638		Antique Amber and Silver Necklace. Antique amber and silver beaded necklace of large yellow, ochre, and sienna hued amber beads, silver spacer beads, six larger silver beads, and a very large, elaborate silver center bead. Two large silver spherical beads bear fine linear repoussé ornamentation. Two long cone on sphere silver beads have fine granulated and beaded wire decoration. Two long four-sided silver beads have pierced and granulated decoration. The center silver bead has delicate filigree work at the center and around the collars at either end. Late 19th-early 20th century, North Africa. Large central silver bead: 2½". Length: 25". $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 639		Antique Chinese Necklace with Elaborate Enamel and Repoussé Pendant. Superb Chinese necklace of very old faceted glass, stone, and silver beads wiht chased and repoussé decoration. The large central pendant, rendered using enamel and repoussé, features a beautiful roundel with a bearded saintly figure riding a saddled, antlered deer encirced by floral elements. Four lobes framing the central medallion present images of vases and pots with foliage and floral elements, fruit and leaves, and archaic style censer, bats with wings extended, grain and rice stalks, and more. China, circa 17th-19th century. Central pendant width: 4". Length: approx. 22". $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 640		14K White Gold, Emerald and Diamond Necklace. 18" rope chain. The center diamond is an oval shape brilliant weighing approximately.75ct., accented by emerald weighing approximately .25ct., and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .10ct., Clarity of all diamonds is SI2 and H color. Weighs 2.30grams. $750.00. $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 641		Squash Blossom Sterling Silver Necklace with Kingman Turquoise. Premium, beautifully crafted sterling silver squash blossom necklace with naja. Necklace measures 24" and boasts 17 turquoise stones. Stamped on verso Sterling with jeweler's hallmark symbol of a snail. In superior condition. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $540
Lot 642		Diamond and 14K White Gold Pendant and Necklace. 14kt white gold pendant. A bezel set pear shape diamond, accented with two round bezel set diamond. Total weight of diamonds approximately .70ct. 16" long necklace. Weighs 5.70 grams. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $270
Lot 643		Byzantine 18K Yellow Gold Pomegranate Necklace. Byzantine necklace in 18K yellow gold boasting three pomegranate charms of exceptional detail including calyx and stamen clusters. 17" in length, in excellent condition and beautifully crafted. 13½ grams. $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 644		Baroque Pearl Necklace. Featuring baroque pearls measuring from 14.50 to 12.00 mm with 2 5.50 mm cultured pearls and completed by a pearl, 10k clasp, measuring 18 inches in length. Two of the pearls have mis-drills. $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 645		14K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. 16" long necklace. Emerald cut sapphire measuring 5 x 7 mm. Total weight of diamonds Approximately .65ct., clarity SI2, I color. Weighs 5.80grams. $250 - 450 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $400
Lot 646		10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lady's Heart Necklace. 10kt yellow gold lady's heart necklace. Set with 14 single cut diamonds, weighing approximately .15ct., clarity SI2, I color. Weighs 5.10grams. $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $108
Lot 647		Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 14K White Gold Clasp. Pearl necklace. Forty-one, 10mm freshwater pearls. 17" long with a 14kt white gold fish clasp. $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 648		14K White Gold and Grown Emerald Necklace. 14kt white gold lady's diamond necklace. 18" necklace. Synthetic (grown emerald) total weight of four diamonds is approximately .05ct., Clarity SI2, G color. Weighs 3.2grams. Synthetic emeralds have deeper color, clarity and free of flaws. $150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $102
Lot 649		Gold Necklace with Greek Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great. Unique handcrafted 14 kt. gold necklace of large solid links supporting a pendant with an extremely fine ancient Greek original silver tetradrachm struck by Lysimachos of Thrace, ca. 305-281 B.C.E. The coin shows a profile portrait of the famed conqueror Alexander the Great wearing a diadem and the horns of Ammon -- an unsubtle reference to his divine nature. The reverse bears the image of Athena Nikephoros, the bringer of victory. The reverse legend reads "(of) Lysimachos" in ancient Greek. The wearer of this luxurious and wonderfully necklace might also capture a glimmer of Alexander's famed serendipity. The gold necklace weighs 137.95 grams. Athens, Greece, ca. 1965. $5,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 650		Himalayan Red Coral and Greek 22 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace. Red coral has been a prized material in Tibet and the Himalayan regions for many centuries. Frequently used for prayer beads and in necklace compositions, it is believed to be an efficacious amulet against negativity and has long been employed in traditional Tibetan medicine as an antidote to poison. Its tremendous value has likewise led to its use in sacred contexts as a precious offering to the enlightened ones. The majority of antique Tibetan red coral originates from the Mediterranean Sea, having traveled by land along the silk trade route or by sea from India. This extremely fine necklace features large, blood red to pink Himalayan coral beads alternating with small gold beads, accented with two 22 karat Greek, double beehive beads, D. 1", with double hook closure. Necklace is 25" long. Coral beads from Tibet, ca. 18th-19th century. Two large gold beads, Athens, Greece, ca. 1965. $2,800 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,680
Lot 651		Antique Russian Amber Beaded Necklace. Necklace of graduated, substantial, disk-shaped, golden earth brown amber beads, some with beautiful light and dark patterns, strung on a knotted silk cord. From the large, highly translucent deep golden brown central bead, D. 1¼" (3 cm) is suspended an extremely fine filigree and granulated teardrop-shaped silver pendant that carries 5 small, linked branches, each echoing the teardrop motif. Necklace 36" long. Russia, ca. 18th-19th century. $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $325
Lot 652		Antique Russian Amber Beaded Necklace. Amber necklace of graduated, polished, elongated dark, medium, and light caramel brown beads, with the large central teardrop-shaped pendant bead cut and polished to display its natural surface inclusion with beautifully translucent protrusion. Strung on a knotted silk cord with spring loop closure. Necklace 28" long. Russia, late 19th-early 20th century. $300 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 653		Antique Russian Amber Beaded Necklace. Shorter necklace of graduated, polished, elongated, dark and light golden brown amber beads, with an ovoid central pendant, strung on a knotted silk cord with spring loop closure. Simple, elegant, wearable design. Necklace 20" long. Russia, late 19th-early 20th century. $300 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 654		Grand Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18K White Gold Pendant. Featuring one large oval criss cross cut blue topaz, measuring approximately 33 x 25 mm in diameter, set in a ornately designed diamond drop pendant, decorated by numerous round full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 3.50 carats, gross weight 56.30 grams, measuring 4 inches in length. $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 655		18 K White Gold and 185 Carat London Blue Topaz and Diamond Pendant. 18kt white gold london blue topaz and diamond pendant. London blue topaz weighs approximately 185 carats. Diamonds weigh approximately.60 carats. Clarity SI1-SI2, G color. Weighs 22.20 grams. $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 656		Antique Garnet, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14K Rose Gold Beetle Brooch. Magnificent piece. The main body is a large oblong garnet, the entire beetle is decorated by one round faceted sapphire, 3 round faceted rubies, 2 cabochon ruby eyes, one cultured pearl and numerous rose cut diamonds, gross weight 17.00 grams, measuring approximately 2 1/2 inches in length. $900 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $688
Lot 657		Sardonyx Cameo, 18K Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant. This finely carved, beautiful sardonyx cameo depicts 3 dancing women, the three Graces. It is set in an elaborate 18k yellow gold bezel, and measures2½ by 2". Completed by a pin & swivel bail, gross weight 27.70 grams. $800 - 100 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 658		Two Antique Cameo 14K Gold Brooches/Pendants. Featuring one finely carved shell cameo, depicting the profile bust Dionysus, recognizable by the wreath of ivy leaves he wears. Aet in a 14k yellow gold frame with a rope design bezel, having both a pin and pendant, gross weight 23.3 grams, measuring approximately 2½ x 2". The second, an antique cameo featuring a carved profile bust of a woman wearing a diamond pendant necklace set with one European cut diamond, encased in an openwork and floral pendant/brooch 14K white gold frame. Gross weight 20.7 grams. Both quite lovely. $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 659		Emerald, Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring 8 round emeralds and 12 round single-cut diamonds, weighing a total of .25 carat, gross weight 8.20 grams. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 660		Contemporary Opal, Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant. Custom made free-form brooch/pendant features 2 oval cabochon fire opals, measuring approximately 13.00 x 8.00 mm and 11.00 x 7.50 mm in diameter, enhanced by 7 round full-cut diamonds, measuring a total of approximately .50 carat, the brooch/pendant is approximately 2 x 1¼" in diameter, gross weight 18.6 grams. $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 661		Ancient Larissa Drachm in 18K Gold Bezel Pendant. Ancient Larissa coin ca. 370s-360s BC.E. AR Drachm (5.95 gm). On reverse, head of the nymph, Larissa, facing slightly left and a horse standing right, grazing inside 18K. yellow gold bezel. Fine. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 662		Aquamarine, Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Pendant/Enhancer. Featuring one pear shaped aquamarine, weighing approximately 15.00 carats, enhanced by 4 round full-cut diamonds, gross weight 6.20 grams. $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 663		3 Lady's 14K Gold Diamond and Ruby Pins. 3 fine 14K yellow gold pins. 1.) 14kt yellow gold sunburst broach. Diamond is a round mine cut weighing approximately .10ct., clarity SI2, K color. Weighs 3.20grams. 2.)14kt yellow gold flower pin. Diamond weighing .05ct. weighs 5.00grams. 3.)14kt yellow gold ruby and pearl pin. Round ruby weighing approximately .25ct. Weighs 5.30grams. $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 664		Fine Carved Cameo, Diamond, Green Stone, 14K White Gold Brooch/Pendant. Featuring an oval carved cameo, depicting the bust of a women, with an applied 14k white gold necklace decorated with on round diamond, set in a 14k white gold frame, with open work design and set with four green stones, gross weight 11.40 grams. $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 665		18K Yellow Gold and Emerald Cross Pendant. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold as a stylized tree branch, this cross pendant contains 11 Colombian emeralds with nice color. Actual cross measures 4 x 3 cm. and weighs 6½ grams. $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 666		10 K Yellow Gold Nugget Style Pendant with Diamond. 10kt yellow gold nugget styled pendant with center rough hewn diamond accent.¾ inch in length and 11.5 grams. $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 667		Jadeite, Cultured Pearl, Red Stone, 14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch. Charming piece featuring carved jadeite wings, 3 pearls as the body and 2 red stone eyes, measuring approximately 2 1/2 inches in width, gross weight 9.00 grams. $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 668		Collection of Gemstone and Yellow Gold Pendants. Including one pear shaped blue topaz, 14k yellow gold pendant; one diamond, 14k yellow gold heart shaped pendant; one opal doublet, 14k yellow gold pendant; one jade, 14k yellow gold pendant and one blue stone, clear stone, 10k gold pendant; gross weight for all five pendants, 22.7 grams. $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 669		18K Yellow Gold and Emerald Byzantine Style Cross. Contemporary 18K yellow gold cross pendant with 7 faceted cut Colombian emeralds. Cross measure 5½ x 3½ cm. and in excellent condition. 7 grams. $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 670		Jade Cicada. Stylized pale green jade cicada with polished surface and details rendered in both relief and incision. A hole drilled through the end of the insect, between its bulbous eyes, allows it to be worn as a pendant. Length: 1¾". $300 - 500 Ex: Bedelle Collection, Boston, 1967. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 671		Carved Gold and Jade Bangle and Jade Heart Pendant. Two fine jade pieces, the first a carved bangle bracelet with 14 K gold accents and clasp 2½" in diameter. The other is a lovely dark green jade with 14 K loop. 1 x 1". $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $275
Lot 672		Collection of 2 Victorian Garnet, Yellow Metal Brooches. Collection of two very appealing Victorian brooches each set with faceted garnets. $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 673		18K White Gold and Diamond Heart-Shaped Pendant & Chain. Six floating, round full-cut diamonds surrounded by a pavé heart set with 82 round full-cut diamonds, all weighing a total of approximately 1.50 carats, SI clarity, G-H color, measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter, gross weight 8.80 grams; hanging from a 14k white gold franco link chain, 18 inches in length, gross weight 4.90 grams. $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 674		Hand Painted French Enamel, 14K Yellow Gold Locket/Pendant. Centering an oval hand painted in multi colors, a bust of a women, back side marked France, set in a 14k yellow gold locket/pendant frame, oval shaped and hand engraved, measuring approximately 1 ¼ x 1 inch in diameter, opens to three sections, gross weight 12.40 grams. $700 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 675		Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring one 14.00 mm cultured golden south sea pearl, hanging from a 14k yellow gold chain. $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 676		Multi Jade, 14K Yellow Gold Circular Pendant. Having a outer green jade cylinder, the center section is decorated by green, white, brown & black jade, with a 14k yellow gold deer like animal, completed by a 14k yellow gold bail. $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 677		24 kt. Gold Double Spiral Ring. Extraordinarily bold ring formed by a continuous strand of 24 kt. gold fashioned into two spirals connected by four bands encircling the wearer's finger. A luxe manifestation of the minimalist aesthetic. Created by artists Constantine and Xenia of Athens, Greece, circa 1960. Face of ring measures just over 2" in height. Size: 5. Weight: 46.8 g. $12,000 - 15,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 678		Platinum Lady's 30 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Platinum lady's star sapphire and diamond ring. Sapphire 15 x 16mm oval, weighs approximately 30 carats. Accented by two trapezoidal diamonds, approximately 1 carat. Two straight baguettes, approximately .30 carat. Two round single cut diamonds .10 carat, SI1, G color. Size 7. Weighs 16 grams. $8,000 - 12,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,160
Lot 679		Lady's Platinum and 3 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire. Platinum solitaire, 3 carat brilliant round diamond, SI1 Clarity and T Color. Two square baguettes at each side of center diamond. Size 7. Weighs 2.8 grams. $5,500 - 7,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,840
Lot 680		Lovely Diamond Halo Solitaire in 14 Kt. White Gold. 14 kt. white gold lady's halo solitaire. The center of the halo is set with a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing approximately 1 carat. Clarity of center diamond is VS2, I-J color. Total weight of accent diamonds is approximately .30 carat. Clarity SI2. H color. Size 7. Weighs 3.2 grams. $3,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,760

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