Genuine Fine Gems, Jewelry, and Watches

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Genuine Fine Gems, Jewelry, and Watches.

All lots are brand new unless stated in the description of the item. Lots are mostly Genuine Diamonds and/or Natural Gemstones. Most lots are in stock and ready to ship. Please see descriptions for more details or you can email us at: info@lagemsanddiamonds.com for questions, please indicate lot number and auction date as your email subject.

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0.22 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1150619745 - 0.22 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1
LA Gems and Diamonds
0.22 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1 **|**|** ; MSRP: $528
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 396.00 - 528.00
Sold to floor for (135.00) = 135.00
 
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Australian Kookaburra 2 oz. Silver 1999150621917 - Australian Kookaburra 2 oz. Silver 1999
LA Gems and Diamonds
Australian Kookaburra 2 oz. Silver 1999 **|**|** Australian Kookaburra 2 oz. Silver 1999 ; MSRP: $200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 190.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Natural 260.91 ctw African Sapphire Oval Stone150718917 - Natural 260.91 ctw African Sapphire Oval Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 260.91 ctw African Sapphire Oval Stone **|**|** ; MSRP: $2600
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to floor for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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28.50 CTW BLUE TOPAZ AND LEMON TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING150723094 - 28.50 CTW BLUE TOPAZ AND LEMON TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING
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28.50 CTW BLUE TOPAZ AND LEMON TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING **|**|** 28.50 CTW BLUE TOPAZ AND LEMON TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $350
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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15.1 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER150723864 - 15.1 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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15.1 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 15.1 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Genuine 16" 14k  Gold-Yellow  1.2mm D/C  Boston Chain150755047 - Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.2mm D/C Boston Chain
LA Gems and Diamonds
Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.2mm D/C Boston Chain **|**|** Chain Size: 16\" ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Brand: Italian ; Metal: Gold-Yellow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Natural 3.54ctw Emerald Oval Stone150818389 - Natural 3.54ctw Emerald Oval Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 3.54ctw Emerald Oval Stone **|**|** Natural Emerald; Oval Stone ; CTW: 3.54 ; MSRP: $200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Diamond EGL Cert. Pear 0.91 ctw F, SI1150820160 - Diamond EGL Cert. Pear 0.91 ctw F, SI1
LA Gems and Diamonds
Diamond EGL Cert. Pear 0.91 ctw F, SI1 **|**|** 8.31-5.40x3.43mm;Cut Very Good; Polish Very Good; Symmetry Very Good; Fluo None; Depth 63.5%; table 54
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,696.00 - 7,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Natural 3.36ctw Blue Topaz Trllion Cut 9x9 Stone150915614 - Natural 3.36ctw Blue Topaz Trllion Cut 9x9 Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 3.36ctw Blue Topaz Trllion Cut 9x9 Stone **|**|** Natural 3.36ctw Blue Topaz Trillion Cut 9X9 3.36ctw ; MSRP: $100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD ROPE CHAIN 30.3 gram150921158 - GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD ROPE CHAIN 30.3 gram
LA Gems and Diamonds
GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD ROPE CHAIN 30.3 gram **|**|** GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN GOLD ROPE CHAIN; WHITE OR YELLOW GOLD; D/C or REG.; 5....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,730.00 - 4,095.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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16.00 CTW BLUE TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER150923287 - 16.00 CTW BLUE TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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16.00 CTW BLUE TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 16.00 CTW BLUE TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $225
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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31.75 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER150923291 - 31.75 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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31.75 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 31.75 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $275
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Eisenhower Dollar 1971-S Silver BU150923586 - Eisenhower Dollar 1971-S Silver BU
LA Gems and Diamonds
Eisenhower Dollar 1971-S Silver BU **|**|** Eisenhower Dollar 1971-S Silver BU ; MSRP: $125
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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22.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER150923706 - 22.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
LA Gems and Diamonds
22.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 22.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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DIAMOND EGL CERTIFIED Round 3.02 CTW G, VS2151021503 - DIAMOND EGL CERTIFIED Round 3.02 CTW G, VS2
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DIAMOND EGL CERTIFIED Round 3.02 CTW G, VS2 **|**|** 9.20x9.11x5.71mm;Cut EXCELLENT; Polish EXCELLENT; Symmetry EXCELLENT; Fluo None; Depth 62.4%; Tab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 299,980.00 - 479,968.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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Natural 1.08ctw Ceylon Sapphire Pear Shape Stone151118652 - Natural 1.08ctw Ceylon Sapphire Pear Shape Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 1.08ctw Ceylon Sapphire Pear Shape Stone **|**|** ; MSRP: $600
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD D/C BOSTON CHAIN 1.6 gram151121129 - GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD D/C BOSTON CHAIN 1.6 gram
LA Gems and Diamonds
GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD D/C BOSTON CHAIN 1.6 gram **|**|** GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN GOLD D/C BOSTON CHAIN; WHITE OR YELLOW GOLD; GAUG...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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12.25 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER151123245 - 12.25 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER
LA Gems and Diamonds
12.25 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 12.25 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $125
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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20.9 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER151123810 - 20.9 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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20.9 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 20.9 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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0.38 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1151219759 - 0.38 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1
LA Gems and Diamonds
0.38 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1 **|**|** ; MSRP: $984
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 738.00 - 984.00
Sold to floor for (245.00) = 245.00
 
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Certified American $5 Gold Eagle 1999 MS70 NGC151221645 - Certified American $5 Gold Eagle 1999 MS70 NGC
LA Gems and Diamonds
Certified American $5 Gold Eagle 1999 MS70 NGC **|**|** Certified American $5 Gold Eagle 1999 MS70 NGC ; MSRP: $750
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Australian Kookaburra Kilo Silver 2000151221912 - Australian Kookaburra Kilo Silver 2000
LA Gems and Diamonds
Australian Kookaburra Kilo Silver 2000 **|**|** Australian Kookaburra Kilo Silver 2000 ; MSRP: $1135
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,125.00 - 1,135.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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96.8ctw Blue Topaz Pear Shape Semi-Precious Stone151315139 - 96.8ctw Blue Topaz Pear Shape Semi-Precious Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
96.8ctw Blue Topaz Pear Shape Semi-Precious Stone **|**|** 96.8ctw Blue Topaz Pear Shape Semi-Precious Stone ; MSRP: $1089
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,162.00 - 8,131.00
Sold to floor for (290.00) = 290.00
 
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Natural 2.46ctw Emerald Oval Stone151318350 - Natural 2.46ctw Emerald Oval Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 2.46ctw Emerald Oval Stone **|**|** Natural Emerald ; Oval Stone ; CTW: 2.46 ; MSRP: $200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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37.00 CTW BLUE TOPAZ AND CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING151323462 - 37.00 CTW BLUE TOPAZ AND CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING
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37.00 CTW BLUE TOPAZ AND CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING **|**|** 37.00 CTW BLUE TOPAZ AND CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $600
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 480.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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18.8 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER151323752 - 18.8 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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18.8 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 18.8 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Genuine 14k  4mm Omegas Half Round 23.1g151355158 - Genuine 14k 4mm Omegas Half Round 23.1g
LA Gems and Diamonds
Genuine 14k 4mm Omegas Half Round 23.1g **|**|** Chain Size: 16\" ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Brand: Italian ; Metal: Gold-Yellow or White ; Dimens...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,700.00 - 8,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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DIAMOND EGL CERTIFIED ROUND 1.17 CTW D, SI2151421236 - DIAMOND EGL CERTIFIED ROUND 1.17 CTW D, SI2
LA Gems and Diamonds
DIAMOND EGL CERTIFIED ROUND 1.17 CTW D, SI2 **|**|** 6.59x6.54x4.17mm;Cut Very Good; Polish Very Good; Symmetry Very Good; Fluo None; Depth 63.5%; Tab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,303.00 - 12,404.00
Sold to floor for (3,950.00) = 3,950.00
 
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African Sapphire Loose Gems 219.9ctw Long Pear Cut151518742 - African Sapphire Loose Gems 219.9ctw Long Pear Cut
LA Gems and Diamonds
African Sapphire Loose Gems 219.9ctw Long Pear Cut **|**|** ; MSRP: $2000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Christmas 2011 Silver Bar X-1 Santa151521903 - Christmas 2011 Silver Bar X-1 Santa
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Christmas 2011 Silver Bar X-1 Santa **|**|** Christmas 2011 Silver Bar X-1 Santa ; MSRP: $140
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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17.75 CTW GARNET RING .925 STERLING SILVER151523246 - 17.75 CTW GARNET RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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17.75 CTW GARNET RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 17.75 CTW GARNET RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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35.30 CTW BLUE TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER151523575 - 35.30 CTW BLUE TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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35.30 CTW BLUE TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 35.30 CTW BLUE TOPAZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $400
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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16.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER151523734 - 16.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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16.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 16.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Genuine 16" 14k  Gold-Yellow  1.5mm Figaro Rolo Chain151555085 - Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.5mm Figaro Rolo Chain
LA Gems and Diamonds
Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.5mm Figaro Rolo Chain **|**|** Chain Size: 16\" ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Brand: Italian ; Metal: Gold-Yellow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (145.00) = 145.00
 
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0.20 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1151619746 - 0.20 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1
LA Gems and Diamonds
0.20 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1 **|**|** ; MSRP: $480
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 360.00 - 480.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Natural 26.29ctw Ruby Square Stone151716401 - Natural 26.29ctw Ruby Square Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 26.29ctw Ruby Square Stone **|**|** Natural 26.29ctw Ruby Square Cut 26.29ctw ; MSRP: $400
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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24.00 CTW CITRINE RING .925 STERLING SILVER151723117 - 24.00 CTW CITRINE RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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24.00 CTW CITRINE RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 24.00 CTW CITRINE RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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13.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER151723842 - 13.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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13.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 13.7 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Genuine 16" 14k  Gold-Yellow 1.6mm DC Snake Chain 7.9g151755030 - Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.6mm DC Snake Chain 7.9g
LA Gems and Diamonds
Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.6mm DC Snake Chain 7.9g **|**|** Chain Size: 16\" ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Brand: Italian ; Metal: Gold-Yello...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,243.00 - 2,900.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Natural 540.25ctw Sapphire Oval Stone151816845 - Natural 540.25ctw Sapphire Oval Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 540.25ctw Sapphire Oval Stone **|**|** Natural 540.25ctw Sapphire Oval Stone ; MSRP: $4800
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Diamond EGL Cert. Pear 4.62 ctw G, SI2151820144 - Diamond EGL Cert. Pear 4.62 ctw G, SI2
LA Gems and Diamonds
Diamond EGL Cert. Pear 4.62 ctw G, SI2 **|**|** 13.45-9.77x5.97mm;Cut Very Good; Polish Very Good; Symmetry Very Good; Fluo Very Slight Blue; Depth 61
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 57,200.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Chinese Gold Panda 1 Ounce 1985151823610 - Chinese Gold Panda 1 Ounce 1985
LA Gems and Diamonds
Chinese Gold Panda 1 Ounce 1985 **|**|** Chinese Gold Panda 1 Ounce 1985 ; MSRP: $2010
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,010.00
Sold to floor for (1,975.00) = 1,975.00
 
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Natural 10.15ctw Blue Topaz Oval 12x14 Stone151915437 - Natural 10.15ctw Blue Topaz Oval 12x14 Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 10.15ctw Blue Topaz Oval 12x14 Stone **|**|** Natural 10.15ctw Blue Topaz Oval 12X14 10.15ctw ; MSRP: $100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN OMEGA CHAIN151921357 - GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN OMEGA CHAIN
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GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN OMEGA CHAIN **|**|** GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN OMEGA CHAIN; HALF ROUND;4mm: 23.1 gr: White or Yellow Gold ; MSRP: $3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,080.00 - 3,120.00
Sold to floor for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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28.75 CTW GARNET EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER151923441 - 28.75 CTW GARNET EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER
LA Gems and Diamonds
28.75 CTW GARNET EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 28.75 CTW GARNET EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $375
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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25.5 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER151923790 - 25.5 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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25.5 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 25.5 CTW CZ RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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0.62 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1152019728 - 0.62 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1
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0.62 CTW DIAMOND ROUND J-K,S2/I1 **|**|** ; MSRP: $1488
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,116.00 - 1,488.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Natural 5.24ctw Red Garnet Heart Shape 12x12 Stone152116249 - Natural 5.24ctw Red Garnet Heart Shape 12x12 Stone
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 5.24ctw Red Garnet Heart Shape 12x12 Stone **|**|** Natural 5.24ctw Red Garnet Heart 12X12 5.24ctw ; MSRP: $100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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5.25 CTW BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVER152123056 - 5.25 CTW BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVER
LA Gems and Diamonds
5.25 CTW BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 5.25 CTW BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $125
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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32.25 CTW GREEN AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER152123189 - 32.25 CTW GREEN AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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32.25 CTW GREEN AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 32.25 CTW GREEN AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $300
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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