JIM RAILTON

forthcoming sale at
La Sagesse School, Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

Starting at 9.00am:
Saturday 9th August 2008

It is hoped to maintain a selling rate of at least 100 lots per hour.

Approximately 1000 lots of school and office furniture including desks, tables chairs and stools, antique furniture, musical and scientific instruments, ceramics, pictures, jewellery, books,collectors items, etc.

Items on view:
Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th August (10am to 7pm);

Administration and 24 hour answerphone: 01668 215323
email: office@jimrailton.com



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Jewellery & Watches
5A large diamond cluster ‘S’ shaped ring in 10k yellow gold. - This is a nice big lump of ring, consisting of round and baguette cut diamonds set into a double crescent ‘S’ shape, with lots of sparkle. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
11A nine carat gold wedding band; and a hallmarked gold pearl and sapphire ring. (2) - : £20-30 (Jewellery)
16A white gold diamond eternity ring; and a white gold diamond clip set with six stones - 25ct. (2) - : £100-150 (Jewellery)
26Two Victorian oval jet/wood relief panel brooches. (2) - : £40-60 (Jewellery)
27A diamond cluster ring in 9k yellow gold. - This ring is set with a profusion of round cut diamonds in an overall diamond pattern. It has lots of sparkle and is a nice dress ring. : £100-150 (Jewellery)
38A large diamond panel ring in 18k white gold. - This ring consists of a central panel of nine square cut diamonds in a square panel, with four square cut diamonds making up smaller square panels either side. A nice large pile of diamonds. : £700-900 (Jewellery)
46A ruby and diamond ring in 9k yellow gold. - This ring is comprised of four oval cut rubies of good colour set in a flower petal pattern, with five small diamonds, one in the centre, and another inbetween each of the rubies. It almost looks like a butterfly. The sides of the ring have an almost Celtic knot design and it finishes on a slim gold band. A very pretty and delicate ring. : £100-150 (Jewellery)
56A pair of four stone diamond cluster earrings in 18k white gold. (2) - These pretty earrings each consist of four brilliant cut white diamonds claw set into a flower petal shape with a white gold centre button. The diamonds are bright with lots of flash, and the total carat weight is 1carat. They have butterfly blacks. : £250-350 (Jewellery)
89A pair of belle epoche style sapphire and diamond earrings in 18k white gold. (2) - These lovely earrings are suspended from pear shaped posts with foliate scrolling in an almost heart shape set with oval faceted sapphires in the centre, with four diamonds in the scrolling above and one below. There is an additional pear shaped sapphire drop at the bottom of the earrings. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
114An emerald and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold in large decorative oval mount. - This ring is in a very interesting decorative setting, with one central brilliant cut round diamond in rub-over setting, bordered by a tiny diamond to each corner, surrounded by a ring of baguette cut emeralds in a four pointed star shape, with further lacework style mount and more small diamonds to edges. A very pretty unusual dress ring. : £250-350 (Jewellery)
145A large 9k yellow gold opal filigree ring. - This large ornate ring is set with a central large oval opal, with four smaller round opals set within scrolling filigree work to sides and top and bottom. The opals are of nice colour and it is a very pretty decorative ring. : £80-120 (Jewellery)
170A large deco style emerald and diamond ring in 18k white gold. - This large rectangular ring is set with a central oval faceted emerald, with smaller round emeralds above and below. It has two rectangular channelled borders of brilliant cut round diamonds, with four additional channels of square cut emeralds to each corner radiating in towards the centre. An interesting decorative large ring. : £400-600 (Jewellery)
172Two forces style silver pocket watches; two silver enamelled dial fob watches; and another hallmarked silver wristwatch. (5) - : £80-120 (Jewellery)
177A large domed pave diamond and emerald ring in 9k yellow gold. - This large domed ring is pave set with allover emeralds and diamonds in a wide setting tapering to a thick gold band. The emeralds are of good green colour. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
183A pair of large natural emerald sapphires in diamond mounts. (2) - These two emerald cut large sapphires are well matched and of good blue colour. They are set in mounts surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k white gold. They have sturdy safety backs to the gold posts. : £600-800 (Jewellery)
231A 20.55 carat natural ruby ring surrounded by diamonds in 18k white gold. - This very large oval faceted ruby measures 17mm long and is of a good colour, but is fairly opaque. It is claw set and surrounded by a circle of round cut diamonds, with further round cut diamonds mounted to the ‘V’ shaped shoulders of the ring. A beautiful, substantial piece. : £1000-1500 (Jewellery)
234A diamond set heart ring with round and baguette diamonds in 14k yellow gold. - This ring has a central round brilliant cut diamond, with a heart shape channel set with baguette diamonds with a further three round claw set diamonds to the top left, and a claw set band of five round diamonds to the bottom left with tapering grooved shoulders. A nice piece. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
259A garnet and diamond set of pendant, ring and earrings. (4) - This set consists of a pendant with central large faceted oval garnet stone surrounded by diamonds in a scalloped setting. It is on a fine 9k yellow gold chain. Accompanying the pendant is a matching set of pierced earrings each set with oval faceted garnets in a scalloped diamond set mount. Finally there is a matching ring with oval garnet and surrounded by small diamonds in a scalloped setting. There is a further small diamond set to each shoulder of the ring. The garnets are well matched and have a good deep red colour. : £100-150 (Jewellery)
270An 18ct gold deco ladies wristwatch set with diamonds; and a 14ct gold diamond set dress watch. (2) - : £150-250 (Jewellery)
281An 18ct gold enamelled ladies wristwatch; and a 9ct gold deco blue enamelled ladies watch. (2) - : £100-150 (Jewellery)
298A blue topaz and diamond set of pendant, ring and earrings. (4) - This set consists of a pendant with central large faceted oval blue topaz stone surrounded by diamonds in a scalloped setting. It is on a fine 9k yellow gold chain. Accompanying the pendant is a matching set of pierced earrings each set with oval faceted blue topaz stones in a scalloped diamond set mount. Finally there is a matching ring with oval blue topaz and surrounded by small diamonds in a scalloped setting. There is a further small diamond set to each shoulder of the ring. The topaz stones are well matched and have a lovely bright blue colour. : £100-150 (Jewellery)
319A pair of six daisy diamond cluster drop earrings, a total of 4 carats of diamonds. (2) - These flashy earrings consist of six groups of seven stone daisy clusters per earring, linked by rings so that they move while you are wearing them. They have a hinged back closure for pierced ears, and also include butterfly backs for extra security. They are set in 18k white gold. Perfect for a dressy occasion, with a total of 4 carats of bling. : £1500-2000 (Jewellery)
322A large pear shaped blue topaz and diamond ring in 9k yellow gold. - This large pear shaped faceted blue topaz is of lovely light blue colour. It is surrounded by claw set round diamonds. The shoulders of the ring have three slim branches tapering down to the single gold band at the back. : £80-120 (Jewellery)
324A large 18k white gold diamond cluster ring in the shape of two hearts. - This is a really spectacular bit of bling, with a total of 3.72 carats of diamonds. It consists of 42 baguette cut diamonds mounted into a two heart rub-over setting, with further rows of round cut diamonds to scalloped double shoulders. It is a substantial thing, with lovely bright white diamonds that really sparkle. : £2000-2500 (Jewellery)
328A Georgian silver quarter repeating verge pocket watch, in double case with signed movement - London 1807. - This is stamped London 1807 with the makers make WL. The movement is signed Gray of Sackville Street, London number 1181. An enamelled dial with Roman chapters requires work but an early watch. : £300-500 (Jewellery)
331An oval opal and diamond cluster ring in 9k yellow gold. - This ring has a large oval opal at the centre, and it is surrounded by two rings of claw set round diamonds, with V shaped tapering band. : £100-150 (Jewellery)
334A quantity of silver brooches filligree, enamel, bar brooches with stones, etc. (a lot) - : £100-150 (Jewellery)
338A pair of deco style ruby and diamond cluster earrings in 18k white gold. - These large earrings each contain seven oval faceted rubies in scalloped setting, with small diamonds bordering the setting. They are fashioned for pierced ears, with posts and hinged back clips to fasten the earrings to the ears. The rubies are of good deep pink colour. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
378A nineteenth century gold fob. - This has an amber coloured rectangular panel could be onyx or amber? It is in a reeded frame with a similar reeded ring mount attached to a barrel shape flange to take the chain. Although there is no hallmark, we believe it to be gold. : £70-90 (Jewellery)
380A diamond two band ring in 10k yellow gold. - This classic ring consists of two equal sized bands of round cut diamonds that extend half way around the ring – 24 graduated diamonds in all. They are set into a heavy gold shaft, and it is a good quality thing. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
418A pair of diamond set snowflake earrings in 18k white gold. (2) - These pretty earrings dangle from round ball shaped posts and each consists of five clusters of five round cut diamonds in a star or flower shape, each joined to the others to form a bigger snowflake shape. A lovely unusual pair of earrings for pierced ears. : £200-300 (Jewellery)
426A pair of seven stone daisy cluster diamond earrings set in 18k yellow gold. (2) - These are a very pretty pair of diamond cluster earrings, each containing seven round diamonds mounted into a daisy shape, with a total diamond weight of 1ct. The diamonds are of good colour and nice and sparkly, with butterfly backs for pierced ears. : £400-600 (Jewellery)
430A 7.56 carat natural sapphire ring with diamond stepped shoulders. - This is a large (15mm x 11mm) emerald cut sapphire of good blue colour, claw set into an 18k white gold mount, with three stepped sides on the shoulders of the ring, each step set with small round diamonds. A weighty rock. : £500-700 (Jewellery)
469A triple cluster emerald and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. - This ring has three large oval faceted emeralds claw set with three circles of round cut diamonds surrounding the emeralds. The central emerald is larger than the two on either side, and the diamonds are of a nice size and of good colour. : £600-800 (Jewellery)
509Two gold early nineteenth century memorial brooches. (2) - The largest of these two is bow shaped and is borded with pearls around a glass panel framing woven hair, it has a hinged pin to the verso and is engraved at the back with presentation details underneath the hinged pin, 1.25in wide. The other smaller example is just over .75in and has an ebonised enamel foliate scroll border framing a rectangular panel of woven hair, engraved Isabel Craster, 1831 aged 72. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
515A large 7carat oval sapphire ring surrounded by diamonds in 18k white gold. - This large oval faceted sapphire measures just over 12mm long and is of a good deep blue colour, but is fairly opaque. It is claw set and surrounded by a circle of round cut diamonds, with further round cut diamonds mounted to the ‘V’ shaped shoulders of the ring. A beautiful piece. : £600-800 (Jewellery)
524A floating double heart diamond pendant on fine 9k white gold chain. - The pendant consists of two graduated heart outlines set with diamonds, the smaller heart has a floating round diamond set within the centre of the heart, the larger heart is cut out in the centre. They are mounted on a channel ring set with four baguette diamonds and this is all strung through a fine white gold chain. Both the pendant and the chain are fully hallmarked. : £100-200 (Jewellery)
539A cultured pearl drop pendant set in pear shaped pave diamond mount with fine 9k gold chain. - The round cultured pearl of 6mm diameter is set in a teardrop white gold pave style setting with inset small diamonds. It has a yellow gold loop which attaches to the yellow gold fine chain. : £80-120 (Jewellery)
559A carved agate Buddha with silver mount and chain. (3.5in) - This sterling silver mounted Buddha is carved in polished mottled stone. The mount has a hallmarked rim and tubular mounts set with a glass and turquoise coloured stone. It is mounted on a fine twisted silver chain of 9in hanging length. It is not particularly old. : £30-40 (Jewellery)
564A three panel sapphire and diamond large ring in 9k yellow gold. - This substantial ring consists of three square panels each having four square cut deep blue sapphires with gold frames, and gold dots in the centre of each square. The three panels are surrounded by a frame of small diamonds, making for an impressive dress ring. : £80-120 (Jewellery)
570A large emerald cut diamond cluster ring in white 18k gold. - This ring, matching earrings also in this sale, has a central emerald cut diamond surrounded by a rectangular rounded border of baguette cut diamonds in white gold. The central diamond measures 7mm x 5mm and is of good white colour and clarity. : £1500-2000 (Jewellery)
574A pair of solitaire style five stone diamond earrings set in 18k white gold. (2) - These large flashy studs are made up of four marquise cut diamonds surrounding a central cushion cut stone mounted to look like single round stones. They are of good colour and are very bright and sparkly and have a total carat weight of 1.58ct. A classy bit of bling. : £800-1000 (Jewellery)
582A pair of multicoloured channel set gemstone earrings in 9k yellow gold. (2) - This colourful set consists of two curved channels set with princess cut gemstones – peridot, citrine, amethyst, blue topaz and garnet. All the stones are nice and bright and they are set onto posts with butterfly backs. : £80-120 (Jewellery)
589A pair of large emerald cut diamond earrings with baguette diamond borders set in 18k white gold. (2) - The central diamonds are emerald cut, of very good clarity and quite large, over one carat each, and they are bordered by a rounded rectangle ring of baguette cut diamonds. A lovely pair of flashy diamond earrings. : £2500-3500 (Jewellery)
591A quantity of costume jewellery including watches, chains, bracelets, brooches, necklaces, mesh metal handbag, earrings, bangles, cufflinks, beads, a locket, crucifix, etc. (A lot) - : £60-80 (Jewellery)
623A pink tourmaline and diamond cluster ring in 18k white gold. - This ring has a nice oval faceted tourmaline, of good pink/purple colour, surrounded by twelve round cut diamonds on a plain white gold band. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
627A pair of large diamond cluster earrings – 2 carat total weight. (2) - This pair of earrings have large clusters of claw set brilliant cut round diamonds in 18k yellow gold setting. The earrings have hinged back clasps for pierced ears and are an impressive bit of bling. : £250-350 (Jewellery)
632A marquise and round diamond set ring in 14k yellow gold. - This is quite a dramatic ring, with seven marquise cut diamonds set diagonally into a waved panel, with smaller round cut diamonds bordering the marquise stones on either side. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
642A triple opal and diamond cluster ring in 18k white gold. - This ring consists of three substantial oval opals of very good colour. They are each surrounded by a ring of claw set brilliant cut diamonds. It is a beautiful piece and it is clearly hallmarked. : £600-800 (Jewellery)
651A 5.15 carat emerald cut natural sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold. - This large sapphire, weighing 5.15 carats, is of a good blue colour and is emerald cut and mounted into a white gold setting surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, with further channel set diamonds to shoulders. There are also four diamonds set to the sides of the ring shaft at the base of the channelled shoulders. An impressive ring. : £500-700 (Jewellery)
652A three baguette diamond cluster ring in 18k white gold. - This attractive ring consists of three central baguette cut diamonds surrounded by borders of smaller diamonds, the central panel being larger than the two other panels. The side shafts of the ring are the width of the two smaller clusters, and taper to the bottom of the ring. : £400-600 (Jewellery)
658A pair of diamond drop cluster earrings. (2) - This pair of earrings features two nice sized seven stone diamond daisy flower clusters at the top of the earring with a suspended diamond set teardrop below. The diamonds are nice and sparkly and they are set into 9k yellow gold. The total earring length is 1in. : £200-300 (Jewellery)
701A deco style diamond ring with central round diamond set in 18k white gold. - This very smart deco style ring has panels of stepped small diamonds, with one central large brilliant cut round diamond to the centre, with accent diamonds in small squares on the shoulders. The central diamond is of good colour and clarity. A classy ring. : £500-700 (Jewellery)
713A marquise and round cut diamond wave ring in 10k yellow gold. - This ring consists of alternating marquise cut stones claw set with clusters of two round diamonds in a marquise shape, so that the overall effect is of all marquise diamonds. The setting is in a wave shape, which also is set higher in the centre of the ring to further enhance the wave shape. A nice unusual ring with lots of bright diamonds. : £150-250 (Jewellery)
729A large square diamond panel ring in 18k white gold. - This impressive piece has a central square panel set with nine princess cut diamonds. Bordering this is a frame consisting of sixteen alternating baguette and round cut diamonds. On each shoulder there is a further panel of four round cut diamonds in the centre, with borders of smaller round cut diamonds either side. All the diamonds are of good white colour and it is a nice piece of bling. : £600-800 (Jewellery)
732A pair of large diamond solitaire earrings set in 18k white gold diamond mounts. (2) - The two diamond solitaires, a total of 2.4 carats are set into a rub-over bezel mount, with small round diamonds surrounding the solitaires. The large diamonds themselves are round brilliant cut, but both are quite heavily included and slightly off white in colour. A dramatic pair of earrings. : £1200-1500 (Jewellery)
756A large aquamarine and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. - This is a large emerald cut aquamarine stone, claw set between two large brilliant cut round diamonds in bezel settings. The aquamarine is clear and well cut and a nice light blue colour and the diamonds are clean and bright. A