DIAMONDS are forever, so the song goes, and they are certainly holding value if a recent Somerset auction is anything to go by.

They were among some high-performing lots at the Somerset Salerooms, in North Petherton, during a jewellery, watches and silver sale held by Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH).

There had been plenty of pre-sale buzz about a platinum old cut diamond three-stone ring prior to the sale, at the Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Junction 24.

Hallmarked Birmingham, the old European cut diamonds weighed in at 3.10 carats, with the ring comfortably exceeding its guide price, selling for £4,200.

Meanwhile, Cartier is a name synonymous with elegance and timeless style and a fine example – a ladies

Cartier Santos Galbee wristwatch in 18ct gold and stainless steel – was another coveted lot.

It came complete with service records and manuals – but was in need of a new battery – and sold for £2,500.

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An antique gold fancy link guard chain with wavy ribbon leaf design was another eyecatcher and sold for £1,800, while an unusual Georgian pink topaz and diamond ring sold well at £1,400.

A 14ct gold fancy curb link bracelet, hallmarked Birmingham, made £1,300 though the safety chain was broken, and a Victorian 18ct gold and diamond snake ring, set with graduated old European cut diamonds, hallmarked London, sold for £850.

A couple of lots with royal connections also proved popular in the saleroom.

A pair of Elizabeth II silver goblets by Hector Miller for Aurum, commissioned by the order of The Dean & Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral to commemorate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, sold for well in excess of the guide price – with the hammer coming down at £700.

Another limited-edition silver centrepiece, again by Hector Miller for Aurum, this time to mark the 60th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, complete with paperwork, sold for £550. It was in the form of a six-light candleholder with pierced gilded cover.

The next similar sale takes place on Thursday, November 6, from 10am. For more information and to consign lots please contact the auctioneers on 01278 410250.

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