Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches Tuesday May 15th 2018

74 Tuesday 15 th May 2018 125 A BAROQUE CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE The graduated row of baroque cultured pearls, measuring approximately 14.22 - 17.71mm, interspersed by gold and brilliant-cut diamond links, mounted in gold, GLDPRQGV DSSUR[LPDWHO\ FW WRWDO OHQJWK FP € 2,000 - 3,000 126 A PAIR OF EMERALD AND DIAMOND HOOP EARRINGS, BY WEMPE Each frontispiece set with a trio of round brilliant-cut diamond, interspersed by calibré-cut emeralds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.50ct total, length 1.9cm € 1,000 - 1,500 127 A RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, BY WEMPE The trio of round brilliant-cut diamonds, between channel-set calibré-cut rubies, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.60ct total, signedWempe, num- bered, ring size L½ € 700 - 900 In 1878 Gerhard DiedrichWempe (1857-1921), a German watchmaker, opened a modest workshop in the down- stairs of his aunt’s home in the town of Elsfelth.A talented entrepreneur and skilled craftsman, he quickly established a success- ful trade. Four generations later, the family company, now led by Kim-EvaWempe, represents brands such as Rolex, Cartier, Chopard and Montblanc to name but a few. In addition to retailing the world’s finest watches,Wempe is also dedicated to the research, innovation and preservation of the fascinating science and craft that is watchmaking.