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We have unique experience in buying, trading and selling estate jewellery. We have hundreds of previously owned items such as: diamond rings, gold coins, bracelets, earrings, pendants etc. Call or visit our store if there is a particular item you are looking for.


November 12, 2025

Breitling Galactic 41mm big date A49350 $3,200.00 CAD. 515-00111.

They don’t come more competent than a modern Breitling diver watch. All the high end diver features are here in a slightly dressier package. Lab-grown sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, threaded crown with guards, one way 60 minute ratcheting bezel timer, watertight to 1,000 feet, fold over clasp with safety lock, and a high accuracy automatic winding movement. The watch measures 41mm diameter; the same size as a modern a Rolex Submariner. Large but not so big that it can’t be comfortably worn by most men. Its beautiful black slate dial is a miniature work of art. Flat finish paint with an inner parallel grooved square are the first things you notice. Upon further inspection you see the large date aperture with beveled edges pin striped with a white/black frame. Highly polished applied logo, silver hour markers with mitered edges mirror the inner square pattern and are tipped with luminous material for easy viewing in the dark. Perfect white and red Arabic text let you know this is an automatic Breitling officially certified chronometer. As with many Breitling models the entire watch has been treated to a highly polished finish adding to its dressier more luxury focused personality. The 21 jewel Breitling calibre 49 (modified ETA 2896) is working well and keeping great time. The large dual disc calendar offers some extra utility with better legibility for mature eyes. Excellent overall condition showing only minor evidence of use, the bracelet shows no stretch, sag, or worn edges. We believe the watch has never been polished or refinished before. It you’d like the minor scuffs and scratches removed, one of our talented goldsmiths can remove the minor blemishes for you in only a few minutes. The watch is missing two of the adjustable links; if you have a larger wrist we may need to order a link or two for you. Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers is pleased to include a one year warranty for the estate price of $3,200.00 CAD. Stock number 515-00111.

 

 

 

 


November 11, 2025

2 x 1oz. 9999 fine silver Canadian Maple Leaf coins. Royal Canadian Mint. Spot+10%. 912-00817

They say “dollar cost averaging” is the best way to invest for the long term. Doing such avoids buying at the highs and lows, avoiding the volatility makes sure you’ve never paid too much. Silver is taking a pause from some serious appreciation in 2025. It was over $76.00 in the middle of October and is now trading closer to $70.00 CAD (Nov. 10th, 2025). Getting a couple of ounces of one of the world’s most recognized bullion coins isn’t a huge financial commitment but it’s a great way to get into bullion investing or adding a bit more to your stack. Fine silver like this is sales tax exempt. To see the current price of silver in Canadian dollars click here. These two coins are being sold for the actual silver value they contain plus 10% for NON credit card purchases, add 2% in you want to pay by VISA or MasterCard. We are not bullion dealers and don’t always have precious metal for sale, especially in Royal Canadian Mint products and smaller amounts. These make great little gifts that never go out of style. They are being sold together only as a pair. Stock #912-00817.

SOLD


November 10, 2025

Tag Heuer AquaRacer mother of pearl/diamond dial 32.5mm WAF1320, $1,800.00 CAD. 520-00165

Some of Tag Heuer’s AquaRacer models have evolved into very attractive “jewellery” watches over recent years. They were first introduced as a continuation of the very successful 2000 series in 2004. Every Aquaracer provides a rugged platform with serious sporting features. Don’t let the dramatic iridescent mother-of-pearl diamond dial fool you. This watch is still made with the right stuff, able to stand up to any task asked of it. Water resistant to 300 meters, synthetic sapphire crystal, threaded crown/case back, luminous hands, solid link stainless steel locking bracelet, and ratcheting timer bezel are the same features offered by the pure tool design AquaRacer models. The beautiful mother-of-pearl dial adds a sophisticated detail that is quite striking against the combination of brushed stainless steel and gold plated trim. 10 high quality round brilliant cut diamonds add some sparkle and a luxury touch. It displays some scratches and scuffs mostly visible on the buckle cover, the bracelet and case show only minor blemishes, nothing significant. The heavy gold plating is fully intact on the bracelet, but bezels studs are beginning to show some stainless steel showing on the sharp edges. The lab-grown sapphire crystal is perfect, offering flawless optics and viewing of the iridescent mother-of-pearl dial. At 32.5mm in case diameter, model WAF1320 is easy to read but not too big or bulky. Tag Heuer still makes a contemporary version of this watch for $5,300.00 which can be seen on their website. The previous owner had a smaller wrist; if you have a larger wrist we may need to order you an extra link or two. This is a great looking watch ready for whatever you can throw at it. It does not come with any original packaging or documents. Including a complimentary 1-year warranty this estate Tag Heuer is priced at $1,800.00 CAD. Stock #520-00165.


November 9, 2025

1.24ct. & 1.17ct. Internally Flawless Fancy yellow diamonds with GIA reports. $9,000.00 & $7,000.00 CAD. 191-00080 191-00079

We’ve seen a lot of diamonds come through our shop at 52 Dunlop St. West in DownTown Barrie over the past 67 years, but I don’t ever recall having any like these. The latest additions to our estate collection are two Internally Flawless, natural colour, fancy yellow diamonds. In terms of rare minerals, diamonds are scarce but not too uncommon. Natural yellow diamonds on the other hand are indeed few and far between. Our in store diamond database contains more than 600,000 natural diamonds (of at least 0.25 carat) from the world’s largest cutting factories, but only around 13,000 are coloured diamonds. Of those, less than 10 are this size or larger and of the same or better quality. Not quite 1 in a million, but you get the idea; these diamonds are truly rare. Diamonds like this are not readily available or replaceable. Yellow diamonds occur when trace amounts of nitrogen are present when the rough diamond crystal formed billions of years ago. If a diamond grows with a trace amount of boron, its color will be blue. These yellow diamonds are both of Internally Flawless (IF) clarity. This means there are no detectable inclusions visible by a trained diamond grader viewed at 10 times magnification. While there is nothing like seeing them in person here are a couple 26 second YouTube videos 1.17ct. pear and 1.24ct. cushion. In person, these diamonds are far more vivid and bright. Both diamonds come with GIA reports from the spring of 2011. The full Gemological Institute of America reports can be seen by clicking these links 1.17ct. pear and 1.24ct. cushion. The pear shape has been set in an American made 18 karat yellow gold tradition solitaire engagement ring. The simple 5 prong design features a flattering double gallery setting the enhances the fancy yellow colour and provides excellent security. We are showing it with a crescent shaped matching 18 karat wedding ring. The wedding ring contains 0.10 carats of white SI-GH bead set round brilliant cut diamonds. What sort of jewellery do you think one of these exceptionally rare diamonds would look good in? We’d be happy to create something unique just for you. I’m thinking perhaps a drop pendant for the pear shape and maybe a halo style ring for the cushion shape. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. These diamonds are estate priced at $7,000.00 CAD (stone only) for the pear shape and $9,000.00 CAD for the cushion shape. The complete pear shaped ring set is priced at $8,550.00. Stock numbers 191-00079, 191-00080, 101-00656 (engagement ring only), 101-00655 (wedding ring only).

Cushion has been sold.

 

 


November 8, 2025

2022 Rolex Oyster Datejust 31 178334 Gypsy bezel diamond dial 178344 $16,000.00 CAD. 505-00615

Ladies Rolex watches are the exception rather than the norm when it comes to our estate collection. There seems to be a regular parade of gents models passing through, but it is uncommon for us to feature a ladies model. This one should prove to be popular with our customers looking for a feminine example of the world’s most popular luxury watch. This is the Rolex Oyster Datejust 31 featuring an uncommon Gypsy set diamond bezel. When you see a smooth bezel on a stainless steel Rolex, it’s made from stainless steel, unless it is set with diamonds. When Gypsy set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, it is upgraded with a proprietary 18 karat white gold alloy. Rolex produces unique blends of 18 karat yellow, rose, and white gold in their own foundries for exclusive use in their watches. The smaller 31mm case is still of decent dimensions and is the most popular of the smaller Oysters. This one has also been optioned with the upgraded diamond Roman numeral dial. Looking at the current version of this model, the white gold diamond bezel is a $6,150.00 upgrade over the basic model. Adding the beautiful diamond set hour marker at 6:00 o’clock costs an additional $2,000.00 bringing the replacement price to $17,400.00. The rest of the features of this slightly smaller Oyster Perpetual are the same as its big brothers. Fully automatic self winding movement is guaranteed accurate to within certified chronometer tolerances or just a few seconds per day. The Oyster case is watertight to 100 meters thanks to its screw down crown, screwed on case back, and the high pressure fit nylon gasket securing the lab-grown sapphire crystal. The more casual Oyster link bracelet gives this Rolex a more casual look and sporty look. This is the first time we’ve seen the bronze sunburst dial. The earthy hue blends well with any outfit and can be worn to any event. The “easylink” bracelet extension gives you 5mm extra bracelet length by just pulling on the last link. It’s a great feature for those days when a touch more room makes for the perfect fit. This watch is in original condition and has never been polished or refinished. The vast majority of wear is curiously on just the bottom half of the locking buckle, the top section is almost perfect. We can easily polish away any blemishes in just a few minutes if you want it looking completely new. It was purchased from an authorized Rolex agent in the summer of 2022 and remains covered under the Rolex warranty until July of 2027. Comes complete with the endorsed warranty card, original documentation, inner/outer boxes, all in like new condition. This uncommon Rolex is estate priced at $16,000.00 CAD. Stock #505-00615.