Genuine Fine Gems, Jewelry, and Watches

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Genuine Fine Gems, Jewelry, and Watches.

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GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD CURB CHAIN 34.9 gram122221164 - GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD CURB CHAIN 34.9 gram
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GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD CURB CHAIN 34.9 gram **|**|** GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN GOLD CURB CHAIN; WHITE OR YELLOW GOLD; GAUGE: 030; 1.8...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,150.00 - 4,725.00
Sold to floor for (1,650.00) = 1,650.00
 
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37.50 CTW CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER122223463 - 37.50 CTW CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER
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37.50 CTW CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 37.50 CTW CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $450
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 360.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Uncirculated Mint Set 1971122224780 - Uncirculated Mint Set 1971
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Uncirculated Mint Set 1971 **|**|** Uncirculated Mint Set 1971 ; MSRP: $225
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 145.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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19.15 ctw Emerald and Diamond Ring .925 Sterling Silver122226753 - 19.15 ctw Emerald and Diamond Ring .925 Sterling Silver
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19.15 ctw Emerald and Diamond Ring .925 Sterling Silver **|**|** 19.15 ctw Emerald and Diamond Ring .925 Sterling Silver ; MSRP: $660
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 440.00 - 660.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Natural 4.89ctw Emerald Oval Cut Stone122318205 - Natural 4.89ctw Emerald Oval Cut Stone
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Natural 4.89ctw Emerald Oval Cut Stone **|**|** Natural Emerald ; Oval Cut Stone ; CTW: 4.89 ; MSRP: $200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Coin & Currency Set Lewis & Clark 2004122326260 - Coin & Currency Set Lewis & Clark 2004
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Coin & Currency Set Lewis & Clark 2004 **|**|** Coin & Currency Set Lewis & Clark 2004 ; MSRP: $100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Germany 2 reichsmark 1934, Potsdam Chuch with date122426881 - Germany 2 reichsmark 1934, Potsdam Chuch with date
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Germany 2 reichsmark 1934, Potsdam Chuch with date **|**|** Germany 2 reichsmark 1934, Potsdam Chuch with date ; MSRP: $75
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 55.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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90% Silver Mercury Dimes Roll (50 pcs.)122524111 - 90% Silver Mercury Dimes Roll (50 pcs.)
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90% Silver Mercury Dimes Roll (50 pcs.) **|**|** 90% Silver Mercury Dimes Roll (50 pcs.) ; MSRP: $290
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 290.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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30.75 CTW CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER122623438 - 30.75 CTW CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER
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30.75 CTW CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 30.75 CTW CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $475
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 380.00 - 475.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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26.25 AFRICAN EMERALD MIX-SHAPED/SIZED (7 PC)122625534 - 26.25 AFRICAN EMERALD MIX-SHAPED/SIZED (7 PC)
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26.25 AFRICAN EMERALD MIX-SHAPED/SIZED (7 PC) **|**|** 26.25 AFRICAN EMERALD MIX-SHAPED/SIZED (7 PC) ; MSRP: $165
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 165.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Commemorative Half Dollar 1993-S Bill of Rights Proof122627084 - Commemorative Half Dollar 1993-S Bill of Rights Proof
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Commemorative Half Dollar 1993-S Bill of Rights Proof **|**|** Commemorative Half Dollar 1993-S Bill of Rights Proof ; MSRP: $75
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 55.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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CHAMPAGNE AND WHITE PEARL TEARDROP DANGLING EARRINGS;AU122627599 - CHAMPAGNE AND WHITE PEARL TEARDROP DANGLING EARRINGS;AU
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CHAMPAGNE AND WHITE PEARL TEARDROP DANGLING EARRINGS;AU **|**|** ; MSRP: $100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Genuine 16" 14k  Gold-Yellow  1.6mm Rd Popcorn Chain 4g122655115 - Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.6mm Rd Popcorn Chain 4g
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Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.6mm Rd Popcorn Chain 4g **|**|** Chain Size: 16\" ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Brand: Italian ; Metal: Gold-Yell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Certified Proof Silver Eagle PF69 2011122721642 - Certified Proof Silver Eagle PF69 2011
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Certified Proof Silver Eagle PF69 2011 **|**|** Certified Proof Silver Eagle PF69 2011 ; MSRP: $230
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 230.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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2006 1/10 oz Gold Year of the Dog Lunar Coin (Series 1)122824045 - 2006 1/10 oz Gold Year of the Dog Lunar Coin (Series 1)
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2006 1/10 oz Gold Year of the Dog Lunar Coin (Series 1) **|**|** 2006 1/10 oz Gold Year of the Dog Lunar Coin (Series 1) ; MSRP: $335
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 335.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Natural 11.8ctw Genuine Emerald Cabushion Stone122916370 - Natural 11.8ctw Genuine Emerald Cabushion Stone
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Natural 11.8ctw Genuine Emerald Cabushion Stone **|**|** Natural 11.80ctw Geniune Emerald Cabushion 11.80ctw ; MSRP: $120
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Diamond 1.51 ctw Solitaire 14k White Gold122918687 - Diamond 1.51 ctw Solitaire 14k White Gold
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Diamond 1.51 ctw Solitaire 14k White Gold **|**|** 1.51ctw Diamond Solitaire 14k White Gold Ring K-L I-2 ; MSRP: $7672
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,836.00 - 7,672.00
Sold to floor for (1,670.00) = 1,670.00
 
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Uncirculated Mint Set 2006122924815 - Uncirculated Mint Set 2006
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Uncirculated Mint Set 2006 **|**|** Uncirculated Mint Set 2006 ; MSRP: $225
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 145.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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EGL CERT. ROUND DIAMOND 0.55 CTW F/SI2122927939 - EGL CERT. ROUND DIAMOND 0.55 CTW F/SI2
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EGL CERT. ROUND DIAMOND 0.55 CTW F/SI2 **|**|** EGL CERT. ROUND DIAMOND 0.55 CTW F/SI2 5.20X5.16X3.13MM;CUT:;POLISH:VG;SYMM:G;DEPTH:60.4%;TABLE:65%;FL
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,460.00 - 3,075.00
Sold to floor for (1,550.00) = 1,550.00
 
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11.50 CTW GARNET RING .925 STERLING SILVER123023195 - 11.50 CTW GARNET RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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11.50 CTW GARNET RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 11.50 CTW GARNET 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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Silver Britannia One Ounce 2003123024836 - Silver Britannia One Ounce 2003
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Silver Britannia One Ounce 2003 **|**|** Silver Britannia One Ounce 2003 ; MSRP: $160
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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12.50 CTW TANZANITE RING .925 STERLING SILVER123026820 - 12.50 CTW TANZANITE RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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12.50 CTW TANZANITE RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 12.50 CTW TANZANITE RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $180
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Genuine 16" 14k  Gold-Yellow  0.9mm Rd Snake Chain 2.9g123055020 - Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 0.9mm Rd Snake Chain 2.9g
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Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 0.9mm Rd Snake Chain 2.9g **|**|** Chain Size: 16\" ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Brand: Italian ; Metal: Gold-Yell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Panama 1978 100 balboa gold Proof, Peace and Progress123127178 - Panama 1978 100 balboa gold Proof, Peace and Progress
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Panama 1978 100 balboa gold Proof, Peace and Progress **|**|** Panama 1978 100 balboa gold Proof, Peace and Progress ; MSRP: $650
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 630.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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98.65 ctw Emerald  Pears Shape123215154 - 98.65 ctw Emerald Pears Shape
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98.65 ctw Emerald Pears Shape **|**|** 98.65 ctw Emerald Pears Shape ; MSRP: $4000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Natural 4 Oz Coin Fine Silver USA (4) One Dollar 2011123218452 - Natural 4 Oz Coin Fine Silver USA (4) One Dollar 2011
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Natural 4 Oz Coin Fine Silver USA (4) One Dollar 2011 **|**|** Natural Coin Fine Silver USA ; One Dollar 2011 ; 4 Oz ; MSRP: $728
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 728.00 - 1,640.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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90% Silver Washington Quarters 1000 pcs.123324128 - 90% Silver Washington Quarters 1000 pcs.
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90% Silver Washington Quarters 1000 pcs. **|**|** 90% Silver Washington Quarters 1000 pcs. ; MSRP: $7500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,800.00) = 6,800.00
 
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Chinese Silver Panda One Ounce 2012123426279 - Chinese Silver Panda One Ounce 2012
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Chinese Silver Panda One Ounce 2012 **|**|** Chinese Silver Panda One Ounce 2012 ; MSRP: $90
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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13.30 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER123427528 - 13.30 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER
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13.30 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER **|**|** 13.30 CTW AMETHYST RING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $180
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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63.40 CTW GOLD PLATED EMERALD/RUBY PENDANT AND EARRING123427841 - 63.40 CTW GOLD PLATED EMERALD/RUBY PENDANT AND EARRING
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63.40 CTW GOLD PLATED EMERALD/RUBY PENDANT AND EARRING **|**|** 63.40 CTW GOLD PLATED EMERALD/RUBY PENDANT AND EARRING SET STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 520.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Genuine 16" 14k  Gold-Yellow  2.4mm Puff Box Chain 6.9g123455011 - Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 2.4mm Puff Box Chain 6.9g
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Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 2.4mm Puff Box Chain 6.9g **|**|** Chain Size: 16\" ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Brand: Italian ; Metal: Gold-Yell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to floor for (310.00) = 310.00
 
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Christmas 2011 Silver Round X-4 Christmas Blessing123521906 - Christmas 2011 Silver Round X-4 Christmas Blessing
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Christmas 2011 Silver Round X-4 Christmas Blessing **|**|** Christmas 2011 Silver Round X-4 Christmas Blessing ; MSRP: $140
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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155.30 CTW EMERALD OVAL STONE123527173 - 155.30 CTW EMERALD OVAL STONE
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155.30 CTW EMERALD OVAL STONE **|**|** 155.30 CTW EMERALD OVAL STONE ; MSRP: $600
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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1923 $1 Silver Certificate, AU, pinholes123626836 - 1923 $1 Silver Certificate, AU, pinholes
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1923 $1 Silver Certificate, AU, pinholes **|**|** 1923 $1 Silver Certificate, AU, pinholes ; MSRP: $125
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 105.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Uncirculated Mint Set 1985123726567 - Uncirculated Mint Set 1985
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Uncirculated Mint Set 1985 **|**|** Uncirculated Mint Set 1985 ; MSRP: $55
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 55.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Genuine 4.60 ctw SapphireEarring 14k W/Y Gold123811994 - Genuine 4.60 ctw SapphireEarring 14k W/Y Gold
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Genuine 4.60 ctw SapphireEarring 14k W/Y Gold **|**|** Mainstone: Sapphire ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Total CTW: 4.6 ; Metal: White or Yellow Gold ; Weigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,101.00 - 2,372.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Natural 1.00 ctw  Green Diamond Solitaire Ring123814386 - Natural 1.00 ctw Green Diamond Solitaire Ring
LA Gems and Diamonds
Natural 1.00 ctw Green Diamond Solitaire Ring **|**|** Jeweler Stone/s: Green Diamond ; Total CTW: 1 ; Metal: 14kt White Gold ; Diamond Count 1: 1 Ro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,728.00 - 3,888.00
Sold to floor for (630.00) = 630.00
 
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Natural 7.38ctw Emerald Oval Stone123817520 - Natural 7.38ctw Emerald Oval Stone
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Natural 7.38ctw Emerald Oval Stone **|**|** Natural 7.38ctw Emerald Oval Stone ; MSRP: $100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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NATURAL 29.97 CTW TANZANITE PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVE123821477 - NATURAL 29.97 CTW TANZANITE PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVE
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NATURAL 29.97 CTW TANZANITE PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVE **|**|** NATURAL 29.97 CTW TANZANITE PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $1000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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33.25 CTW PINK TOURMALINE AND BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT .925 S123823394 - 33.25 CTW PINK TOURMALINE AND BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT .925 S
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33.25 CTW PINK TOURMALINE AND BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT .925 S **|**|** 33.25 CTW PINK TOURMALINE AND BLUE TOPAZ PENDANT .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Uncirculated Mint Set 1999123824808 - Uncirculated Mint Set 1999
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Uncirculated Mint Set 1999 **|**|** Uncirculated Mint Set 1999 ; MSRP: $225
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 145.00 - 225.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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EGL CERT. ROUND DIAMOND 0.62 CTW I/SI2123827911 - EGL CERT. ROUND DIAMOND 0.62 CTW I/SI2
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EGL CERT. ROUND DIAMOND 0.62 CTW I/SI2 **|**|** EGL CERT. ROUND DIAMOND 0.62 CTW I/SI2 5.44X5.39X3.31MM;CUT:VG;POLISH:VG;SYMM:VG;DEPTH:61.1%;TABLE:65%
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,448.00 - 3,060.00
Sold to floor for (1,525.00) = 1,525.00
 
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Genuine 16" 14k  Gold-Yellow  1.3mm DC Snake Chain 5.8g123855029 - Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.3mm DC Snake Chain 5.8g
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Genuine 16" 14k Gold-Yellow 1.3mm DC Snake Chain 5.8g **|**|** Chain Size: 16\" ; Metal Purity: 14kt ; Brand: Italian ; Metal: Gold-Yell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 2,100.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Uncirculated Mint Set 1973123926578 - Uncirculated Mint Set 1973
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Uncirculated Mint Set 1973 **|**|** Uncirculated Mint Set 1973 ; MSRP: $55
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 55.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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90% Silver Franklin Halves Roll AU (20pcs.)124024112 - 90% Silver Franklin Halves Roll AU (20pcs.)
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90% Silver Franklin Halves Roll AU (20pcs.) **|**|** All coins will be Almost Uncirculated or better. ; MSRP: $440
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 440.00
Sold to floor for (385.00) = 385.00
 
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Canada Maple Leaf 1 Ounce Gold Coin 2012124124653 - Canada Maple Leaf 1 Ounce Gold Coin 2012
LA Gems and Diamonds
Canada Maple Leaf 1 Ounce Gold Coin 2012 **|**|** Canada Maple Leaf 1 Ounce Gold Coin 2012 ; MSRP: $2000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,960.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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310.80 CTW EMERALD MARQUISE SHAPE STONE124127426 - 310.80 CTW EMERALD MARQUISE SHAPE STONE
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310.80 CTW EMERALD MARQUISE SHAPE STONE **|**|** 310.80 CTW EMERALD MARQUISE SHAPE STONE ; MSRP: $1600
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 960.00 - 2,240.00
Sold to floor for (320.00) = 320.00
 
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GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN GOLD HALLOW D/C CIRCLE LINK CHA124221113 - GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN GOLD HALLOW D/C CIRCLE LINK CHA
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GENUINE 16" 14K ITALIAN GOLD HALLOW D/C CIRCLE LINK CHA **|**|** GENUINE 16\" 14K ITALIAN GOLD HALLOW D/C CIRCLE LINK CHAIN; WHITE OR YELL...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 105.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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30.00 CTW AMETHYST AND CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SI124223477 - 30.00 CTW AMETHYST AND CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SI
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30.00 CTW AMETHYST AND CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SI **|**|** 30.00 CTW AMETHYST AND CITRINE EARRING .925 STERLING SILVER ; MSRP: $500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Early Type Bust Half Dollar 1807-1836 G-VG124227243 - Early Type Bust Half Dollar 1807-1836 G-VG
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Early Type Bust Half Dollar 1807-1836 G-VG **|**|** Early Type Bust Half Dollar 1807-1836 G-VG ; MSRP: $140
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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