May 16, 2024

1.00ct. tw. SI1-J gents 14kt gold diamond ring, 18.9 grams, size 12. $2,400.00 CAD. 116-00098

Mass produced gents rings are never built like this one. With the price of gold at new all time highs, the basic commodity costs for material, make producing a quality ring like this for a reasonable price difficult. Add to that the cost of decent quality natural diamonds, a somewhat weak Canadian dollar and the price can easily balloon. If you are a big guy and need a larger size the problem is compounded because the shanks of production rings are usually super skinny to keep the price in line. No such problem with this custom made ring. It is a large finger size of 12, it weighs a heavyweight 18.9 grams, and contains 5 nice quality SI-J round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat in total, all cut to an excellent standard. The channel set stones are showcased in harder and more flattering white gold. The ring measures 8.9mm wide at the top and tapers only less than a millimeter to 8.1mm at the bottom, with a shank thickness of 2.1mm. This ring was handmade to last several lifetimes. It remains in excellent condition and shows no worn areas. You’d have a hard time producing a new ring of this weight and quality without any diamonds for our estate price. Add the 1.00 carat of natural diamonds and our estate price of just $2,400.00 is impossible to beat. The ring can be adjusted up or down a couple of sizes if needed. Stock #116-00098.

2.83 carat natural emerald & diamond (40=0.75ct. VS-G) ring, 5.8gr., sz. 7, $5,200.00 CAD. 206-00519

Regardless of price, its rare to see a decent quality emerald. The nature of emerald causes the vast majority of them to grow heavily included. Even semitransparent emerald is uncommon and finding one with decent colour at the same time is truly a rare occurrence. Our most recent estate emerald ring exhibits fantastic clarity with only minor inclusions, and very nice green colour; not too pale and not too dark. Emeralds are a specific variety of the mineral beryl. Two other popular beryl gems are aquamarine and morganite. Pure beryl is completely colourless, under the right conditions, beryl can form in almost any colour. If there is sufficient chromium in the natural environment when a beryl crystal is growing, mother nature produces a green emerald. Sometimes the colour is so pale you can hardly see any green and sometimes they are an opaque green that is overly saturated. This one turned out great. The oval faceted mixed cut measures a substantial 10.6mm x 8.8mm x 5.6mm and is conservatively estimated to weigh 2.87 carat. There is a good chance it weighs slightly over 3.00 carat but we’re not curious enough to pull it out of the setting to find out exactly. This rare stone shows not wear, scuffs, scratches, or nicks along the edges. It has been set in an premium quality 18 karat white and yellow gold setting containing 40 round brilliant cut diamonds. The bead set diamonds on the shoulders form a braided pattern. Yellow gold claws are very flattering to the rich green gem they secure. This ring remains in original condition. The warm hue, white gold alloy of the rest of the ring is beginning to show through the rhodium plating on areas where it is wearing through. We can apply a fresh rhodium plating after the ring size is adjusted if requested. The ring remains in its original unpolished form. Inside the shoulders is a decorative lattice design that keeps this large ring from becoming too top heavy, while at the same time offering easy cleaning access to the diamonds. Emeralds are more rare than diamonds and in exceptional quality are more expensive too. If you aren’t happy with the quality of your emerald, or you want a very nice one offering exceptional value, you need to see this beautiful ring. Estate priced at $5,200.00 CAD. Stock #206-00519.

SOLD

May 15, 2024

Tag Heuer 4000 automatic WF2110-K 38mm $1,200.00 CAD. 520-00104

The Tag Heuer 4000 series was built like no other Tag before or since. This was a model that is often overlooked but is worth considering; it was well ahead of its time when it debuted more than 30 years ago. Despite the low profile of just over 10mm, this is one tough watch. It has solid bracelet end pieces instead of hollow stamped sections. The solid ends are secured by solid bushed rivets, not hollow spring bars like most watches. Its solid stainless steel links are secured by more rivets, not split pins as found on other Tag Heuer watches from the same period. Even the folding/locking buckle is made from heavier gauge steel while still offering a diver’s extension. The coloured Tag Heuer logo splits down its middle when the bezel timer is rotated is a quirky feature exclusive to the 4000 series. The original tritium hands and hour makers are fully intact showing almost no patina or discolouration. This is a curious and rare white dial automatic version. It is somewhat usual in the fact the hour markers don’t have a contrasting metal or coloured frame around the once luminous tritium plot. This gives the hour makers an inconspicuous appearance that is somewhat at odds with a sporty diver’s watch. A hardened synthetic crystal also in perfect condition offers excellent optics on or off-axis. We serviced the Swiss-made automatic winding movement in April 2023. An electronic report shows the watch is running well within accuracy expectations. Also included is a vacuum and pressure testing report to a depth of 10 atmospheres (300 feet). One-way timer bezel, screw-down crown/case back are features you’d expect for a sporting Tag Heuer and the 4000 has them. The original sandblasted finish has held up very well and looks completely original. If you want a tough Tag Heuer that is different than the common 2000/AquaRacer series this rare 4000 is a model you’re not likely to encounter and certainly not in this sort of condition. Including a complimentary 1-year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers warranty. Estate priced at $1,200.00 CAD. Stock #520-00104.

May 14, 2024

0.66ct. I1-H (26=0.20ct. tw. I1-H) natural diamonds, 2.5gr., sz. 7. $1,890.00 CAD. 101-00497

This style of ring is just what all the kids are looking for these days, except this one contains 100% natural diamonds, no synthetic laboratory grown diamonds here. The skinny 1.7mm wide shank is plenty strong enough given its almost square profile and tall height of more than 1.5mm. Bead set down the shoulders well past the half way point are 26 petite brilliant cut diamonds each secured in 4 bead settings instead of shared prongs for extra security. The tall four prong setting showcases a 5.6mm diameter round brilliant cut diamond has been calculated to weigh 2/3 of a carat and was expertly cut to excellent standards. An open gallery setting displays the perfectly centred diamond with an unobstructed view from any angle. A strong I1 clarity is based on a few scattered inclusions that go unnoticed to the naked eye, the H colour is white and bright. The white gold ring measures a finger size 7 1/4 and can be adjusted up or down a couple of sizes if required. The ring is in like new condition and still retains its original bright white rhodium plating. This natural diamond ring comes with intrinsic value unmatched by any lab-grown diamond ring. Estate priced at just $1,890.00 CAD.

May 13, 2024

Cartier Panthère date 187949 26.7mm stainless steel & 18 karat gold $3,400.00 CAD. 501-00333

One of the key factors successful brands have in common is a consistent message. It can be as simple as a corporate logo, audio jingle, product look, colour scheme or unwavering commitment to design. All the great brands have a strong corporate look; Porsche, McDonalds, Google, Tim Hortons and many more companies have a look that defines the brand. Most children can name and recognize brands years before they know how to read or have even learned the letters of the alphabet. Swiss jeweller/watchmaker Cartier have been making a watch that looks like this since wrist watches debuted over 100 years ago. Very few consumer products have stood the test of time like the Cartier Tank shaped watch. Cartier still produce a watch that looks almost exactly the same as this, except in has two row of gold link sections. The current model CRW2PN0007 can be seen on the Cartier website where it is priced at $12,600.00 CAD. The current model is 2mm wider, has 2 stripes of yellow gold in the bracelet, but lacks the handy calendar and second hand. Our estate Panthère meausures 26.7mm in width making it perfect for the lady who has an average to slender watch. Everything yellow on the watch is solid 18 karat gold. Unlike many luxury brands that only laminate a thin gold cap on a steel core, the gold links in this Cartier are completely solid through and through 18 karat. The parchment dial has only the necessary information displayed with blued steel hands with black Roman numeral hour markers. The case shape, the octagon crown, black Roman numerals with inner minute track and dial are all distinctive Cartier style details. It’s these details that define the look helping to make a Cartier among the most desirable watches in the world. We suspect the synthetic cabochon spinel in the crown fell out or got broken and was replaced with a genuine rose cut diamond. While it isn’t original a rose cut diamond is certainly a nice upgrade. A microscopic detail you may not even be aware of can usually be found on Cartier dials. A discreetly printed logo incorporated into one of the Roman numeral hour markers is a tiny detail often is overlooked or poorly executed by counterfeits. Overall condition is good. We believe the bracelet and case have never been refinished. We did a light polish only on the 18 karat gold bezel surrounding the synthetic sapphire crystal as it had a few light scratches. The bracelet shows a little sag and only a tiny amount of stretch. These bracelets are very comfy, the folding butterfly buckle integrates seamlessly into the link pattern. The watch is running great, keeping excellent time with a fresh battery just installed. Including a one year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers warranty this Cartier Panthère is estate priced at $3,400.00 CAD. Stock #501-00333.