ADAM'S - FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES May 9th 2017 (Click Lot title for more images and to Place Bid)

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The fancy-link chain bracelet, suspending six charms, including an iron, a
sledge, a kettle etc..., mounted in 18K gold, French assay marks, length approxi-
mately 17.5cm,total weight 16.03g
€ 300 - 500
The central round-shaped citrine, within a surround of alternate polished
wavy and straight rays, to a link and bar-chain ,mounted in 18K gold, with
maker’s mark ‘RH’,hallmarked Dublin 1978, pendant length 5.7cm,chain length
53cm
€ 600 - 800
In 1966 the celebrated jewellery designer, left his native Berlin for Ireland,
settling in Kilkenny where he established his own family run workshop.
Hetzel was invited by the Irish Export Board and set about organising
studio workshops for training in techniques of working with both gold and
silver.
His career spans six decades, encompassing a multi-disciplined approach
of traditional forms of hand-carved production alongside innovations in
the technology of design.There is a strong distinctive design process to his
work - combining precious gemstones with metal - his pieces take on an
almost abstract sculptural aesthetic. However, jewellery design, by its very
nature comes from a living, physical material and as an item to be worn; it
should be functional and complementary to the wearer.
Hetzel’s jewellery, no matter how diverse in its original inspiration is
always distinctly recognisable. Since the beginning of his career in Ireland,
Hetzel has always been interested in sharing his knowledge and experi-
ence. His long-standing position within the Irish craft market has allowed
him to establish training opportunities for jewellery makers dedicated to
keeping ancient traditional skills alive.
Of marquise-shape, set centrally with two pear-shaped emeralds, each
within a surround of single-cut diamonds, to similarly-cut diamond shoul-
ders, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 0.20ct total,ring size L½
€ 1,000 - 1,500
The heart-shaped diamond, within a five-claw setting, with similarly-cut
diamond shoulders and a baguette-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18K
gold, diamonds approximately 2.10cts total,ring size N
€ 1,500 - 2,000
The curb-link bracelet, with a heart-shaped padlock clasp, mounted in 9K
gold, with maker’s mark ‘J.G & S’,weight approximately 44.75g
€ 400 - 600
The round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50ct, between
single-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold and platinum, remaining
diamonds approximately 0.15ct total,ring size M
€ 400 - 600
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