May 28, 2025

4.30ct. apple green jadeite & diamond (0.15ct. tw. VS-HI) ring, 6.2gr. sz.5, 14kt. $1,050.00 CAD. 206-00389

Determining whether or not natural jadeite has been artificially enhanced to improve the colour is extremely difficult to determine, even for experienced gemologists. Making the call that any jadeite is 100% unenhanced is something best left only to someone like The Gemological Institute of America. That being said we determined this jadeite is natural but we are not ready to confidently say it hasn’t been treated to improve its colour. We have factored in no extra value for this beautiful apple green 4.30 carat jadeite. Our estate price of $1,050.00 has been calculated using the gold value, diamonds, and some labor to manufacture the ring. Jadeite can occur in a wide range of colour from including purple, brownish/red, white, but the vivid greens are the most sought after, and this one has that colour. The cabochon cut measures 11.0mm x 8.5mm and is estimated to weigh 4.30 carats. It is partially framed on one side by a crescent shaped arrangement of seven bead set round brilliant cut diamonds. The high quality VS-HI diamonds weigh an estimated 0.15 carats in total. This ring was made in a rather small finger size 5, but our onsite goldsmiths can easily make it up to three sizes larger if necessary. The soothing green colour of jadeite is very popular in Asia and reminds me of new spring growth. This ring is well made and in like new condition. Jadeite is very hard, extremely durable and is tougher than even diamonds. It remains in perfect condition, displaying excellent polish, showing no scratches or scuffs of any kind. We don’t see much jadeite around here. This pretty ring is estate priced at $1,050.00 CAD. Stock #206-00389.

May 27, 2025

2021 Seiko 140th anniversary Prospex Diver 40.5mm SPB213J1 $1,000.00 CAD. 501-00388

Many companies choose to mark their anniversaries by drawing on the past for design inspiration. To commemorate the 140th year since the inception of Seiko in 2021, Japan’s most prominent manufacturer produced this retro styled Prospex diver. It is influenced by Seiko’s first real divers watch, the 62MAS from the mid 1960s. The anniversary version is much larger at 40.5mm diameter to appeal to modern tastes but otherwise respects many of the design characteristics and aesthetics of the original. Naturally, 60 years of refinements and improvements have made this version a much more capable performer. Water resistance is up to an industry standard of 200 meters thanks to the screw down crown, the original only had a push in crown. The sapphire crystal offers perfect optics and an exponentially harder surface. Improved luminous pigments allow use in low and no light environments. The higher frequency modern automatic movement with hacking seconds should prove to be more accurate than the old 17 jewel mechanism with just 37 hours of autonomy. The modern calibre 6R35 features 24 jewels with a power reserve close to twice that of the original. For me a light coloured dial on a serious sports watch is always refreshing against the multitude of black and blue options. A shiny blue one way bezel (original was two way) is indexed 120 times for timing intervals of up to 1 hour in 30 second increments. The modern version sports a Rolex inspired Oyster style bracelet complete with locking buckle and a rather complicated diver extension. Our watch remains in original unpolished condition showing little wear. There are a few light scuffs on the case and bracelet but nothing distracting. We suspect the lack of use by the original owner caused the hair spring to stick making the watch run very fast. A full service by our watchmaker in May 2025 has the watch running accurately and reliably. It comes with the full packaging, documents, fully endorsed warranty card, bubble wrap, and even some case stickers. This watch is a limited edition but not too limited as Seiko produced 6000 examples. When new this watch had a retail price of $1,550.00, our freshly serviced, excellent condition estate example is priced at $1,000.00 CAD. Stock #501-00388.

SOLD

May 26, 2025

10kt., 6mm, 26-inch, heavy gauge hollow rope chain, 26.5gr., Italian made. $2,520.00 CAD. 431-00567

Heavy look and feel without the high cost is what you get with this Italian made classic. Let’s face it gold is expensive and getting more costly every day it seems, but you can still get a high quality necklace that is great value in an estate item like this. The 6mm width should give you the look you want. Bright cut flat edges gives it some extra bring. Heavy gauge hollow construction in 10 karat gold gives you some savings but still plenty strong enough for everyday wear. Hollow yes but it still feels great and weighs close to an ounce at 26.5 grams! Heavy duty and easy to use lobster clasp offers excellent security. Made in Italy, where some of the highest quality jewellery comes from. Nobody does gold chains as well as the Italians. Excellent condition and never been polished. Estate priced at $2,520.00 CAD. Stock #431-00567.

May 25, 2025

2024 Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope 43mm 329.32.43.51.02.001 $8,000.00 CAD.510-00180

The Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope is one of the most interesting watches around, at least in historical context. The Speedmaster “brand” is the most historically significant and important to Omega. A multitude of Speedy models have been produced since the first one debuted in 1957. It was initially promoted as a racers watch that was simple to interpret and displayed only the necessary information. Watches with measuring scales based on elapsed time were nothing new. In the 1940s chronographs were becoming popularity, measurement scales were often printed on the dials. In ’57 the Speedmaster transformed the industry when it positioned a larger tackymetre scale on the outer bezel. The larger bezel meant larger numbers allowing easier interpretation with a quick glance. Our Speedmaster Chronoscope combines details from many significate Speedmasters of the past, neatly packaging them in the all new model 329.32.43.51.02.001 introduced only a couple of years ago. The vintage looking panda dial showcases an enhanced tachymeter scale in red for calculating units per hour with slower frequencies outside the typical range, down to 20 units per hour. A telemeter scale (outermost dial scale) allows long distance calculations up to 20 kilometers based on sight and sound. A inner scale allows calculations of heartbeats per minute for the doctors in the house. The scales make for a complex looking dial, but it really fits with the vintage aesthetic. Large Arabic numbers are not something typically seen on Speedmasters but they work great on a watch that looks like it came from the 1940s. The chronograph feature is easy to use as in reads just like an ordinary watch dial. No need to locate 3 separate registers, the red 3 o’clock chronograph display looks just like a regular dial but smaller. In keeping with tradition this Speedmaster is powered by a hand wind mechanism but with an extended 60 hour power reserve courtesy of Omega’s in house Master Chronometer movement calibre 9908. The beautifully detailed mechanism is visible through the large display back. Our watch is in like new condition and has hardly been worn. It was purchased at an Authorized Omega agent in Canada and has its fully endorsed warranty card covering the next owner until the spring of 2029. The instruction booklet, hang tag, wallet, inner/outer box are all included. Omega spent a lot of time and effort on this interesting Speedmaster. This is not an entry level Speedmaster offering, it is a current model with a suggested retail price of $12,400.00 on the perforated rally strap. Our estate example is priced at $8,000.00 CAD. Stock #510-00180.

SOLD

May 24, 2025

2.50ct. tw. VS-K diamond cross pendant with 0.40ct. blue sapphire, 4.8gr. 18kt. $1,900.00 CAD. 231-00385

It would be almost impossible to add any additional gem weight to this little cross pendant. It measures only 2.8cm X 2.0cm but is packed with close to three carats of natural diamonds plus a good quality blue sapphire. This pendant is all about the precious gems with just the necessary amount of premium 18 karat yellow gold to securely hold everything in place. The diamonds are invisibly set using a seam of gold running down grooves cut into the edges holding them in place. This technique allows the diamonds to be secured in place without any claws or gold channels that would otherwise partially cover them. It’s a complicated method of setting gems that few manufacturers have been able to master. The centre gem is a nice quality dark blue sapphire that has been perfectly set in a square bezel setting. A square bezel set stone is also a difficult thing to do, at least if you want to do it without chipping a corner and keeping everything perfectly true. Outwardly simple looking but the pendant has been created by a very skilled goldsmith. The 30 square modified brilliant cut diamonds (princess cuts) are have been custom cut for this specific application of invisible setting. They are perfectly matched in size and shape with an average quality of VS-K. Outwardly simple looking but this pendant has been created by a very skilled goldsmith. The backside of the pendant is pierced at every stone allowing easy cleaning. It is suspended by a large hinged bail able to fit a good sized chain or cord necklace through. The pendant has a total weight of 4.8 grams and is estate priced at $1,900.00 CAD. Stock #231-00385.