Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

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Lot 690: A Pair of Ariki New Zealand Paua Shell Earrings and a Turquoise and Peridot Chip Bracelet

This auction ended on April 28, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £14

This jewellery lot comprises a pair of boxed earrings and a multi-strand gemstone bracelet. The earrings feature oval cabochon insets of New Zealand Paua shell (abalone), exhibiting characteristic iridescent blue, green, and purple hues. The shells are bezel-set in yellow-toned metal. They are housed in their original blue presentation box, which is marked on the interior with Ariki NEW ZEALAND PAUA SHELL. The accompanying multi-strand bracelet is composed of irregular, polished gemstone chips. The strands feature alternating sections of opaque turquoise-blue stones and translucent yellowish-green stones, which appear to be turquoise and peridot. The construction and material combination of the bracelet are in the style of Jay King for Desert Rose Trading.