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

78 T uesday 17 th S eptember 2019 124 A GEM-SET BROOCH, BY MEISTER Designed in the form of a butterfly, set throughout with oval-shaped yellow sapphires, highlighted with round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signed Meister, length 4.2cm € 3,000 - 4,000 125 A COLOURED SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING, BY MEISTER The cushion-shaped green sapphire weighing approximately 6.00cts, within a round brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18K gold, signed ‘E.M’ for Emil Meister, ring size I € 2,000 - 3,000 Accompanied with its original invoice From Meister Zurich, stating that the sapphire weighing 5.62cts is natural, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, with no treatment. Invoice dated September 28th 2010. Meister was founded in 1881 by Emil Meister, a bold minded goldsmith and remains a family jewellers based in Zurich, Switzerland. For more than twenty years now, it is in the capable hands of two brothers Adrian Meister and Roland Meister, the fourth generation to run the company.The tradition of style, top quality, competence and trust has been upheld in the company through the generations From humble beginnings, Meister began trading jewellery and silverware in a shop in Münsterhof 16 and flourished over four gen- erations into a powerful company, currently with 3 shops located in prestigious areas of Zurich, selling gold and diamond jewellery, watches, silver and crystal glass objects porcelain and renowned top quality brands. The company experienced tremendous growth between 1950 and 1980, withWalter Meister at the helm, taking the company from strength to strength and reinforcing his commitment to top quality goldsmiths. Meister won the coveted Diamonds International Award a total of seven times and has been a member of the Diamond International Academy since 1968. Meister is known for its large selection of precious stones and pearls.The gemologists at Meister travel far and wide, inspecting and purchasing beautiful stones which become the pillar of Meister jewellery.All jewellery is designed and made in house, they specialise in using a wide range of coloured gems in striking and unusual colour combinations, which take centre stage in the classic styles and also in the modern timeless designs. The green sapphire and diamond gold ring and the emerald and gold frog brooch on offer in our sale, display how Meister places a gem in a prominent position in a beautifully crafted piece of jewellery. The yellow sapphire & diamond butterfly brooch is a lovely example of Meister’s style and creativity with coloured stones.The piece is in perfect harmony, with the golden yellow sapphires complimenting the yellow gold frame pave-set with diamonds. © Meister Juwelier Zurich © Meister Juwelier Zurich