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Birthstone for April: Diamond

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Fellows
The April birthstone is diamond, with our Gemstone Sale currently live, we spoke to Oliver Horner, Jewellery Assistant from Fellows’ London office, who gave his thoughts on what’s so special about diamonds: Diamonds are amongst the most sought after and important gemstones, with many factors contributing to their demand. Their unique physical properties include a high adamantine lustre possessed by few other gemstones. The anatomical structure makes it the hardest known substance, making it ideal not only for jewellery, but for industrial machinery. Oliver Horner, Jewellery Assistant from Fellows’ London office. Due to its rare structure, the cutting of a diamond has been perfected to create a set of ideal proportions. These proportions coupled with the high refractive index results in the vibrant ‘fire’ which diamonds are known for. The quality of a diamond is based on the four C’s:
  • Colour – ranging from colourless to yellow/brown.
  • Clarity – how free from inclusions the stone is.
  • Cut – the shape the stone has been fashioned into.
  • Carat weight – how much the stone weighs.
The above is carefully considered when grading a diamond, as these factors heavily influence the price of the stone. Lot 9 – A square-shape fancy brown-pink diamond. There is a great selection of diamonds in our upcoming Gemstone sale on the 26th April 2019 – which is live on our website now. Lot 9, A square-shape fancy brown-pink diamond, weighing 0.66ct is definitely one to watch as the rare pink colour and VS1 clarity make it a really lovely stone. I’m sure the sale will attract a lot of interest as it’s full of beautiful gems.
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Add Some Fizz

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Fellows
Our upcoming watch auction features some stunning timepieces in our upcoming Watch Sale. Horologists will strongly admire some of the rarities that we have coming up in this auction, including a distinctive Rolex watch watch  and a rare Panerai. Add some fizz to your collection with Lot 263 is a gentleman’s stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master bracelet watch. ROLEX – a gentleman’s stainless steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master bracelet watch. Estimate: £6,000 – £8,000 The WATCH comes with the legendary Pepsi style bezel, making it immediately recognisable to all watch enthusiasts.
  • Estimate: £6,000 – £8,000.
  • Circa 1973.
  • Stainless steel case with a calibrated bezel.
  • Signed automatic calibre 1570.
  • Black dial with luminous hour markers, date aperture to three.
  • Fitted to a signed stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp.
  • Case size 39mm.
  • Comes with box and papers.
Lot 232 in the sale is a limited edition gentleman’s platinum Radiomir 10 Days GMT wrist watch. a rugged style originally created for Italian naval personnel. We’ve already sold one incredibly rare Panerai this year, and we can’t wait for bidders to feast their eyes upon this! The Panerai is one of only fifty ever produced, so make sure you attend one of our viewings days to get a glimpse of this magnificent timepiece in person! The Panerai is estimated at £15,000 – £20,000 in the sale. PANERAI – a limited edition gentleman’s platinum Radiomir 10 Days GMT wrist watch. Estimate: £15,000 – £20,000
  • Estimate: £15,000 – £20,000.
  • Circa 2007.
  • Number 29/50.
  • Platinum case with exhibition case back.
  • Signed automatic calibre P.2003 with quick date set.
  • Grey dial with luminous baton hour markers, Arabic numeral six, nine and twelve, subsidiary seconds dial showing am/pm apertures to nine, horizontal ten day power reserve indicator to six, date aperture to three.
  • Fitted to a signed brown crocodile strap with 18ct white gold deployant clasp.
  • Case size 45mm.
  • Comes with box and limited edition certificate.
The Watch Sale catalogue is now available to view online. You can view the watches in person at the following times: 17th April 2018 12pm – 7pm (London) 21st April 2018 11am – 4pm (Birmingham) 23rd April 2018 10am – 4pm (Birmingham) 24th April 2018 8.30am – 11am (Birmingham) Photo ID is required The auction will take place on Tuesday 24th April, starting at 11am.
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