January 2, 2026

1.45ct. lab-grown emerald & natural diamond (0.15ct. tw.) ring, 3.1gr. 14kt. sz.9. $720.00 CAD. 206-00648

Lab-grown diamonds are still a big deal in the jewellery business. Most people think they are new but the knowledge to create man made diamonds has been around since the 1950s. At the time General Electric was researching the concept and grew some poor quality stones. It took another 60 years for the technology to mature to the point where quality and economics allowed mass production possible. Today you can buy exceptional lab-grown diamonds for well under $300.00 per carat. Indeed the science of synthesizing gems has been around for well over 100 years. Lab-grown rubies and sapphires have been around since the late 1800s. The jewels in your great grandfather’s pocket watch are lab-grown rubies. The jewels in high quality watches are not for decorative purposes, they act as low friction bearings protecting components from wear and tear, but I’m getting off topic. True lab-grown gems are not imitations or fakes, they duplicate the same physical, chemical, and optical properties, as a natural jewel. The distinguishing difference is lab-grown are produced in a controlled laboratory (factory), whereas naturals owe their existence to the randomness of mother natural providing all the ingredients, the environment, plus time, in a rare combinations producing some astonishing gems. Most people know that finding deep green natural emeralds with good clarity and no artificial enhancement is almost impossible, finding one that looks like this lab-grown 1.45 carat example could easily cost $20,000.00 (wholesale). It’s pretty easy to make a case for and understand why lab-grown alternatives are popular options. Our latest estate ring features a classic emerald cut lab-grown emerald measuring 8mm x 6mm showcasing that deep green hue only the finest natural emerald posses. It is surrounded by 14 small single cut natural diamonds of SI-I quality adding some sparkle and contrast to the rectangular halo outline. This ring was crafted from 14 karat yellow gold with white rhodium enhancement in a finger size 9. Having a thin 1.5mm shank we’d suggest leaving it in its current size or making it smaller to maintain strength. The ring is in very good condition and the emerald shows no scratches, chips, or nicks. This classic emerald and diamond dinner ring design is estate priced at $720.00 CAD. Stock #206-00648.

January 1, 2026

2013 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAK2120 41.5mm automatic $2,700.00 CAD. 520-00182

If you’ve always lusted after a Rolex Submariner “Bluesy” but can’t justify the $22,250.00 for a new one, this rare Tag Heuer Aquaracer should scratch that itch. And when you’re ready to pull the trigger on a Submariner, this watch will be welcomed for a trade in. The bright blue dial and ceramic bezel are very similar in appearance to the Rolex, but this watch has a few extra tricks up it’s sleeve the Rolex lacks. Modern Submariners have a water resistance rating of 300 meters, this Aquaracer has a 500 meter rating. The Aquaracer comes equipped with an automatic helium escape valve, the Submariner has no helium escape valve of any description. This is a rare reference within the Tag Heuer line of watches, and the first example we’ve ever had. It was purchased in the summer of 2013 by the original owner while on a Princess Cruises vacation. It has been carefully worn by its mature owner until it was recently traded in to Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers. It was treated to a factory service through D.C. Taylor Jewellers Collingwood in December 2023. The automatic calibre 5 movement was overhauled and calibrated, gaskets replaced, plus the case was cleaned. The watch is running well and looks great. There are light scuffs and scratches mostly limited to the buckle cap and a few links on the bottom. The lab-grown sapphire crystal is perfect and the beautiful blue striped dial remains blemish free. The watch features a locking buckle with hidden diver extension, one-way bezel minute timer, threaded crown/case-back, and luminous hands/hour markers for when the lights go out and a handy 31 day calendar. The full length bracelet shows no stretch or sag. The watch is keeping very good time and all functions operate smoothly as designed. When factory serviced the was issued a 2-year warranty that expired December 2025. We are happy to extend this warranty for an additional year for the next owner. Tag Heuer no longer produce a 500 meter Aquaracer with helium valve like this, they now produce a 200 meter version with a regular gold tone bezel (not blue ceramic). Attractive as it is, the vivid blue ceramic bezel ala Rolex style of our 500 meter model has me smitten. Comes with original box (missing pillow), documents, endorsed warranty card, 2023 service receipt and travel case. This rare Tag-Heuer is estate priced at $2,700.00 CAD. Stock #520-00182.

December 31, 2025

Antique 0.76ct. sapphire & diamond (0.30ct. tw. VS-G) ring, 3.2gr. sz.7.5. $1,400.00 CAD. 206-00626

Estate jewellery by general definition is simply jewellery that is previously owned. We have 1000s of estate items in stock and the vast majority are not very old. Our contemporary estate jewellery is great and offers excellent value too; but it’s antique and vintage jewellery that really get us excited. When people have beautiful jewellery they usually wear it all the time, sometimes for the better part of a lifetime; quality endures but not forever. It’s uncommon for us to showcase an original antique ring pushing 100 years old that’s still in very good condition. This ring is one of those uncommon exceptions. It has been hand crafted using the highest karat of white gold available; 19 karat white gold is close to 80% in purity and seldom seen. The centre piece of the beautiful ring is modified French cut blue sapphire of excellent cornflower blue colour. The sapphire measures 6.0mm x 5.1mm and is estimated to weigh 0.76 carat. The intense blue colour is complimented by superb clarity and finish. There are only a few minor abrasions of a couple of facet junctions. Sapphires are very tough but after decades of use we often see them with numerous scratches, chips, and worn facets, but that’s not the case with this one. The sapphire is surrounded by 12 round single cut diamonds of high quality (VS-G) all with excellent cut. The fine milgrain bezel and halo border still show excellent detail suggesting this ring was carefully worn throughout its life. The pierced gallery, and hand engraved flower blossom/leaf shoulders show very good relief and detail. The ring shank measures 2mm (average width) in finger size 7.5. This ring can easily be made a size or two smaller by one of our onsite goldsmiths. You don’t need to be afraid to wear your jewellery, you just need to be conscious of what you’re doing when wearing it. With this in mind there is no reason a high quality ring like this can’t survive a lifetime of enjoyment. This beautiful ring is an great value and estate priced at $1,400.00 CAD. Stock #206-00626.

SOLD

December 30, 2025

2024 Tag Heuer Formula 1 quartz chronograph 43mm “Green Panda” CAZ101AP $2,000.00 CAD. 520-00180

When the Formula 1 debuted in 1986 they were the extrovert model from the newly formed merger between the Heuer Watch Company and Luxembourg business group Techniques d’Avant-Garde (TAG). To say the creation of these bright and colourful watches saved the then 125 year old Swiss brand from bankruptcy isn’t a stretch. They were widely popular, inexpensive and captured the feel of the 80s like nothing else other than maybe a disposable Swatch Watch. Fast forward to 2025 and Tag Heuer have re-launched the Formula 1 in a style almost exactly the same as the first generation. I remember selling the originals for $295.00 with the composite case with a rubber strap. The modern versions are of superior construction with far more capability and priced accordingly. The latest green/black Formula 1 SolarGraph with stainless steel bracelet retails at $3,000.00 CAD. Our latest Formula 1 is stainless steel on rubber strap with chronograph feature. The vivid green strap with green on black “panda” dial make for a watch that’s hard to miss. In addition to regular time keeping, this watch offers a 30 minute chronograph with 1/10th second display and lap time feature, a useful calendar at 4:00 o’clock, and bright luminous hands/hour markers. Instead of a rotating timer bezel (redundant on any chronograph equipped watch), this bezel showcases an oversized easy to read Tachymetre scale. This handy device allows the rapid calculation of any repeating event in units per hour within a range 240-60. It sounds complicated but is quite easy in practise after you’ve been shown how to use it. This watch is in perfect condition showing no signs of use. It was purchased directly from TagHeuer.com in June 2024 and comes complete with the huge box and travel pouch that are only available if ordered directly from the manufacturer. It also comes with the instruction booklet, digital warranty card (not shown), certificate and folder . This bright green strap version is no longer shown online, but the same model in blue can be seen on the Tag-Heuer website for $2,750.00 CAD. Including our 1-year warranty, the watch is estate priced at $2,000.00 CAD. Stock #520-00180.

December 29, 2025

0.91ct. fancy yellow heart shaped diamond (34=0.40ct. SI-1-HI) 8.9gr. 14kt. sz. 7. $3,600.00 CAD. 131-00266

Heart shaped jewellery isn’t for everyone one, but the theme has always been popular with designers and customers alike. Some of the oldest styles continue to be admired and always seem to sell through regularly. Sometimes a some very interesting heart shaped items pass through our estate department. This heart shaped dinner ring is a striking example of a unique piece that does a great job showcasing the fancy yellow natural diamond in the centre. The proportionally attractive yellow diamond measures 7.5mm x 7.0mm and looks much larger than its estimated weight of 0.91 carat. The yellow gold bezel frame serves triple duty as it not only makes the stone look  larger by adding a frame, it also protects the sharp point, and enhances the yellow hue of the SI1 clarity centre stone. A double row of SI1-HI bead set single cut diamond in white gold provide excellent contrast for the yellow diamond and yellow gold. This is a substantial ring measuring over 16mm at the widest point with a sturdy shank tapering to 4.8mm. It weighs in at just under 9 grams in a finger size 7. One of our onsite goldsmiths can easily adjust this ring up or down a few sizes if needed. Natural yellow diamonds are scarce and finding an attractive example pushing 1 carat in a heart shape is quite rare. Of over 5,000 fancy colour natural diamonds on our data base, less than 200 are heart shaped, and just 7 are yellow of this weight or larger. This one of a kind hand made ring is estate priced at only $3,600.00 CAD. Stock #131-00266.