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

56 T uesday 17 th S eptember 2019 86 A GEM-SET BROOCH, BY CHAUMET, CIRCA 1970 Designed as a cluster of textured gold abstract hoops, set at the centre with a marquise-shaped emerald and highlighted with old- cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.50ct, signed Chaumet Paris, French assay marks, length 4cm € 2,500 - 3,500 87 A TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING, CIRCA 1970 The rectangular-cut tourmaline weighing approximately 15.00cts, between round brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, to an abstract 18K gold mount, ring size N € 1,800 - 2,200 Established in 1780, Chaumet brings centuries of experience to producing jewellery and watches that are the very essence of Parisian luxury.The High Jewellery savoir-faire of the House has been passed down through generations of jewellers for more than 235 years. René Morin joined Chaumet in 1962 and set out to embrace the unconventional, marking the ’70s as an era of experimentation. Familiar themes, such as odes to nature, remain as prominent as always but now appear with a new boldness. The 1970s designs were marked by originality and unconventional combinations of diamonds and precious stones mounted on yellow gold, now on offer in a new boutique concept. The brooch in our sale embodies the originality of the 70’s designs, the textured yellow gold almost looks as if it were knotted up to create an abstract frame.The juxtaposition of the precious stones amidst gold frame creates contrast and makes a bold statement.