ADAM'S FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES Tuesday 17th September 2019

46 T uesday 17 th S eptember 2019 74 A GOLD AND DIAMOND BROOCH, BY VOURAKIS, CIRCA 1965 Designed as a stylised foliate spray, each leaf set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with- in textured gold borders, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 6.00cts total, width 4.6cm, with maker’s case, length 4.3cm € 2,500 - 3,500 76 A PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND EARCLIPS, BY VOURAKIS Each composed of graduating gold polished beads, embellished with three central rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signedVourakis, length 1.9cm € 800 - 1,200 75 TWO ‘PHILIPPINES’ DRESS RINGS, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1970 EachV-shaped design, one set with a pink coral plaque accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the other set with similarly-cut diamonds at the frontispiece, both mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.50cts total, both signedVCA, both numbered, both with maker’s marks, both with French assay marks, ring size both I½ € 3,000 - 5,000 Vourakis , one of Greece’s most renowned and creative jewellers, was set up by IoannisVourakis in 1926.The company was established in Athens and remains in the same location and family ever since.One of the founding principles was to provide a truly personal level of service to their clients. Each piece was designed and made for individual customers, resulting in beautiful unique designs.The firm still takes pride in its loyalty to their clientele, which has ensured the continued patronage from future generations. During the 1960 and 1970s, it is said thatVourakis used the same workshop asVan Cleef andArpels amongst others, no doubt their designs during this period were of very similar style.They are passionate for the absolute quality of both the materials and craftsmanship. Vourakis pieces became synonymous for quality, authenticity and beauty and this holds true today. **Please note that this lot contains coral and is subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of the EU