Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches Tuesday May 14th 2019

48 T uesday 14 th M ay 2019 67 A GOLD, SHELL, TURQUOISE AND CORAL BRACELET, BY ALDO DEL NOCE, CIRCA 1960 Composed of a line of polished turbo shell links, set at both ends with an oval coral corallium rubrum or tur- quoise cabochon, with polished gold details, signed Aldo del Noce on each links, length approximately 21.3cm € 3,000 - 4,000 ** Please note that this lot contains coral and is subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of the EU. 68 A GEM-SET NOVELTY BROOCH, CIRCA 1960 Designed as a stylised perched bird, with cabochon emerald eyes, the neck set with circular-cut rubies, the body with a cabochon turquoise, on calibré-cut sapphire branch, mounted in 18K gold, French assay marks, length 5.9cm € 1,000 - 1,500 Aldo Del Noce ’s began his jewellery career in 1937. He was hired as an apprentice by Seaman Schepps and continued a working relationship with that firm until 1992. Schepps became known as “Americas Court Jewel- ler”, creating bold and classic-yet-whimsical designs, which no doubt influenced Aldo.AfterWorldWar II, he set up his own company to manufacture his pieces, of which many of the designs he copyrighted and he continues to make beautiful pieces today. The 1960s shell bracelet detailing cabochon turquoise and coral set in a warm gold is consistent with the influ- ence that Schepps (known for huge luscious pieces with exotic materials) had on Del Noce.This bracelet is a bold, fun summer piece, adding a splash of bohemian glamour to the wearer.