Jewellery shines in Oxford and Essex auctions
An Edwardian emerald, pearl and diamond pendant by Carrington & Co, London sold for £24,500 (estimate £6000-10,000) to an online bidder at Stacey’s (20% buyer’s premium) in Rayleigh on March 20. The central heart-shaped old-cut stone weighs 3.5cts and was given a colour grade of K/L and a VS clarity.
A similar sum was bid for an Edwardian sapphire and diamond brooch at Mallams Oxford (20% buyer’s …