Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches 8th December 2020

69 81 A MOONSTONE NECKLACE WITH MATCHING EARCLIPS, BY JOHN RORVIG, CIRCA 1970 The necklace of geometric design with oval-shaped cabochon moonstones with polished gold accents, together with a matching pair of earclips, mounted in 14K gold,maker’s marks‘JVR’on earclips for John Rørvig,necklace inner diameter 12.2cm, earclips length 2.9cm € 3,000 - 4,000 John Rørvig was born in Denmark in 1920.With a passion for metalwork, Rørvig became a silversmith, goldsmith and jeweller. A true craftsman, Rørvig handmade all his pieces and his work became known for the diligent skill behind it. During his career, he created several pieces for the Danish royal family, including the diamond and ruby engagement ring presented by Prince Joachim to his first wife,Alexandra Christina Manley. Since his death in 2006, John Rørvig’s jewellery is rarely seen at auction and has become highly sought after.