Lindsay Beardmore, Specialist & Catalogue Manager from Fellows Auctioneers, has been putting together Fellows' Jewellery auctions. Lindsay has chosen some of her favourite items to go under the hammer over the Spring period.
Spring 2020 has brought us the usual things, flowers have started to bloom and the days have grown longer, however alongside the spring time normality, for the first time ever the staff at Fellows have had to work remotely. Overall it has been a challenge, from putting auctions together remotely, hosting zoom meetings and for the first time ever hosting an auction from the managing director's family home!
Luckily for us, we have had some fantastic lots to offer our customers, and the hammer prices they've achieved have proved this! So I have therefore had the pleasure of selecting a few spring highlights that have gone under the hammer this Spring!
Jewellery Sale on 26th March:

Lot 2 – Burmese ruby and old-cut diamond ring, £350-450.
The unique aspect of this ring is not only the striking colour of the 2.80cts ruby but the fact that it is entirely natural with no indications of heat treatment! This piece was also accompanied with a GCS report! Naturally this piece sold for a hammer price of £750!

Lot 7 - A Belle Époque 18ct gold rose-cut diamond necklace. Estimate: £400-600.
During the early 20th century, the Belle Époque was a design movement that embraced nature. This gorgeous necklace showcases this delicate movement perfectly, whilst being beautifully set with rose-cut diamonds. This pretty piece achieved a hammer price of £620.

Lot 173 - A late 19th century circular-shape ruby and old-cut diamond horseshoe brooch. Estimate: £300-400.
More recently brooches are catching the attention of bidders and are becoming more popular at auction. During the 19th century, people were believing more and more in superstitions, so horseshoes were worn or gifted to protect the wearer from evil and to symbolise good luck. The hammer price for this lucky lot was £540. The bidder should ensure the horse shoe is worn upwards, to avoid all the good luck pouring out!
Jewellery Sale on 16th April:

Lot 11 -A Georgian gold turquoise fob watch. Estimate: £200-300.
This fabulous ornate pocket watch was in a particularly good condition considering the age of the piece. The fob watch earned a well-deserved hammer price of £500!

Lot 13 - A composite late 19th century gold and platinum natural saltwater pearl and old-cut diamond pendant, suspended from an integral fancy-link chain. Estimate: £300-400.
Many of the pearls that we come across on our desks tend to be cultured, this is the norm throughout the jewellery trade. This particular piece is set with a natural saltwater pearl, a fascinating piece to handle, so it makes sense that it achieved a respectable of hammer price of £560!

Lot 136 - A late 19th century gold and silver gem set butterfly brooch. Estimate: £350-450.
During the 19th century, symbolism was the trend for all pieces of jewellery. Butterflies were worn to represent embracing change, rather than fearing it. A brave bidder won this pretty piece for £750!
The above lots are just a small selection of jewellery we have had the pleasure of selling this spring, whilst working remotely!
We currently have our online jewellery sale
live on the website at the moment, so please head over to our online catalogue and see if you can find your perfect springtime purchase!