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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.

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.

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.

December 28, 2025

24″ fancy link round necklace, 3.75mm, 21.6 grams, 10 karat gold. $2,820.00 CAD. 431-01016

Now that gold is priced over $6,000.00 (CAD) per ounce we hope people will be more careful when purchasing jewellery. A little knowledge about gold and weight will go a long way in determining good and bad value when it comes to buying jewellery. This time of year there are lots of big sales and promotions out there but keep in mind, price doesn’t tell you a thing about value. Very few stores share information about the gold weight of the jewellery they are selling either online or even in store. We are proud of our jewellery and confident knowing it offers excellent value and every price. Our latest gold necklace is a great example of beautiful design, high quality construction, like new condition, and the type of value few others will match. This necklace weighs a substantial 21.8 grams (0.7 troy ounce) in 10 karat gold (41.66% purity). With these two pieces of information you can easily calculate the value of the gold in this necklace this this. Current gold price ($6,200.00 CAD0 multiplied by the weight (0.7 ounces) multiplied by the purity (41.66%) equals $1,808.00. So even if this necklace has been run over by a train, it would still contain $1,808.00 in just gold value. Naturally it takes more than just raw gold to produce a finished piece of jewellery. It takes other precious metals to alloy, expensive machines to turn the raw metal into finished components, skilled craftsmen and women to assemble the parts, margins to make it worth while at the manufacturing end, duties if imported to Canada, and some retail margin at the point of purchase. All these costs easily double to triple to original gold cost. So this necklace priced at 57% over the scrap value represents very good value. The necklace measures 24 inches in length and 3.7mm wide. The round cross section links resemble circular bathtub ball chain but with with some additional white rhodium and bright cutting for additional sparkle. The chain is in like new condition showing new wear of any kind. It is secured by a large lobster clasp with soldered shut connecting ring. It is long enough to be worn even over a heavy sweater and can be used with or without a pendant. We always try to display the pertinent information in order to determine what type of value it represents. This fancy link necklace is estate priced at $2,820.00 CAD. Stock #431-01018.

 

December 27, 2025

2011 Breitling titanium AEROSPACE E79362 42mm, Canadian delivery, $3,000.00 CAD. 515-00078

Pilots have always considered wristwatches as more of an instrument or tool than an accessory.  A quality wristwatch can be used to calculate flight time, air speed, or even distance, therefore the quest for a more precise and more accurate wristwatch was not only just a personal preference but a necessity.  Heralded as one of the most advanced chronographs on the market, the first Breitling Aerospace was released in 1985 under the Navitimer moniker. Although there were a few Anadigi (watch with both analog and digital displays) models on the market it was unusual for a LCD watch to have a polarization-sensitive dichroic filter.  This enabled the LCD to display time in “inverted mode” which meant “gold” text with a dark background.  The 42mm case as the original model is made of high grade titanium which is a metal commonly used in aviation for its strength and lightweight.  This watch’s single push crown design and digital display allow the wearer to view the alarm, second time zone, date, countdown timer, and chronograph functions without having to switch from viewing the analog time.  The Minute Repetition function, with a series of chimes, allows the wearer to know the time with a push of a button and without having to even look at the watch, the backlit function of the digital display is not functioning. This one-owner watch is in very good condition showing only small scratches and scuffs on the case and bracelet. The full-length bracelet shows very little sag. It comes complete with the original inner/outer box, instructions, and chronometer certificate.  Including a 1 year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers warranty. Model E79362 is estate priced at $3,000.00 CAD.  Stock #515-00078.