Buyers were out in force at the Cheffins Jewellery, Silver & Watches Sale, which took place at the firm’s Cambridge sale rooms on 21 August.
Featuring 483 lots, the sale grossed just under £500,000 with a sale rate of 99% as a number of lots in each of the three sections saw prices well over their estimates.
Leading the 211-lot jewellery section was a diamond riviere necklace, which sold for £24,000, over double its lower presale estimate of £10,000, when it sold to a London-based trade buyer.
Similarly, an Asscher cut diamond ring achieved £13,000 against an estimate of £5,000 – £7,000 to a private UK buyer.
There was also a number of pieces from some of the largest jewellery design houses, with one of the highlights being an 18-carat gold scarf necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co which sold for £7,000 to a private collector.
Antique pieces were also popular, and an early 20th century diamond set rose brooch achieved £6,000 against an estimate of £2,000 – £4,000 and was sold to a London-based trade buyer.
Cheffins head of jewellery, silver and watches Steven Collins said: “Our summer sale attracted hundreds of buyers, including many new to Cheffins.
“The catalogue was wonderfully varied, featuring exceptional jewellery pieces, a number of which achieved prices well above estimate.
“Silver is clearly enjoying a resurgence, with every lot performing strongly, and the Ladies of Llangollen silverware drew significant interest from private collectors, trade buyers, and institutions alike.
“We are now turning our attention to the November sale, which promises to have another exciting and eclectic catalogue.”