Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches September 18th 2018

118 Tuesday 18 th September 2018 217 A GOLD AND GLASS ‘PLATEAU’ DRESS RING, BY VHERNIER Of sculptural shape, the centre set with molten glass of turquoise colour, within a frame of gold, mounted in 18K gold, signedVhernier, Italian assay mark, ring size N € 1,800 - 2,200 The House of Vhernier was first opened inValenza, Piedmont, Italy. Initially a goldsmith’s workshop, its purpose was to create jewellery that was “contem- porary and unconventional” with a passion for gold and a fascination with gemstones at its core. It was taken over by Aura Holding in 2001, a group run by theTraglio family, who are dedicated to maintaining the spirit and traditions of the brand. Today,Vhernier is a triumph of 20th and 21st century jewellery design. Bold and imag- inative designs adorn the body unapologetically, the vibrancy and brightness of their colours daring anybody not to notice or fall in love with them. Listing well-known celebrities such as Kate Beckinsale, Jane Fonda, Celine Dion, KerryWashington, and Jennifer Lopez as fans,Vhernier is recognised and adored worldwide for its dynamic and uncompromising designs. 218 A CULTURED PEARL AND GEM-SET DRESS RING The round-shaped cultured pearl of white tint measuring approximately 13.61x13.62mm within a double frame of vari-cut coloured sapphires and brilliant-cut diamond accents, mounted in 18K gold, ring size M € 1,000 - 1,500