Five piece of jewellery estimated at under £1000 in time for Christmas
16 November 2023 If you’re looking to treat someone for Christmas with something that sparkles and shines, then plenty of upcoming auctions are offering an array of pre-loved jewellery.
This diamond set deer brooch is dated to the late 19th century. The realistically modelled doe and buck is set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, with red stone cabochon eyes. It is estimated at £500-700 at Noonans. View the catalogue entry for this diamond deer brooch.
One such sale is Noonans’ auction of Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu on November 28. In total, 505 lots are on offer of which 362 are jewellery. With rings, necklaces, brooches, earrings, pearls, beads and bangles all featured, you’re sure to find something you love.
To give you an idea of what’s on offer, here’s five lots estimated at under £1000 that caught our eye.
1. Opal and diamond cluster ring
![Opal and diamond cluster ring](/media/97378/opal-diamond-cluster-ring-tsr-16-11-2023.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=01%2f02%2f2024+09%3a21%3a30)
This late 19th century opal and diamond cluster ring is estimated at £200-300 at the Noonans auction. With the oval opal cabochon in a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, the total diamond weight is approximately 0.35 carat. View the catalogue entry for this opal and diamond cluster ring.
2. Piaget pendant
![Piaget pendant](/media/97380/piaget-pendant-tsr-16-11-2023.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=01%2f02%2f2024+09%3a21%3a59)
This diamond heart pendant by Piaget has brilliant-cut diamonds and is estimated at £400-600 at the Noonans sale. View the catalogue entry for this Piaget pendant.
3. Victorian bracelets
![Victorian bracelets](/media/97379/panel-bracelets-tsr-16-11-2023.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=01%2f02%2f2024+09%3a20%3a59)
This pair of gilt metal and agate panel bracelets dates from c.1840. The matching bracelets are composed of pierced scroll links spaced by flowerhead motif decoration, to a banded agate set clasp mounted within a foliate surround. They are estimated at £300-400 at Noonans. View the catalogue entry for these Victorian bracelets.
4. Diamond ear clips
![Diamond ear clips](/media/97377/diamond-ear-clips-tsr-16-11-2023.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=01%2f02%2f2024+09%3a20%3a14)
This pair of ear clips by Jose Hess are of a bombé design set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Signed and stamped ‘14K’, the total diamond weight is approximately 2.40 carats. They are estimated at £500-700 at Noonans. View the catalogue entry for these diamond ear clips.
5. Diamond deer brooch
![Diamond deer brooch](/media/97376/diamond-deer-brooch-tsr-16-11-2023.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=01%2f02%2f2024+09%3a22%3a51)
This diamond set deer brooch is dated to the late 19th century. The realistically modelled doe and buck is set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, with red stone cabochon eyes. It is estimated at £500-700 at Noonans. View the catalogue entry for this diamond deer brooch.
View our guide for what to look for when buying jewellery at auction