Adam's FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES 17th May 2022

T uesday 17 th M ay 2022 . S tarting at 4 pm 148 244 A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING The oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 5.80cts within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds and two marquise-shaped diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 1.50cts total, ring size L½ € 2,500 - 3,500 245 A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING, BY VILLA The central brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.40ct within a six-claw setting, to a full hoop pavé-set with graduating brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signedVilla, Italian registry mark forVilla Giuseppe, ring size J¼ € 5,000 - 6,000 The shimmering colours and bold, yet playful, forms of Villa Milano jewellery speak to its founder’s juxtaposing passions of science and art, for BenvenutoVilla was an alchemist. Establish- ing his renowned atelier in 1876, five generations ofVilla jewellers have since earned international recognition to their work. In particular, their reimagining of the cufflink for the 1990s breathed new life into the old, appearing of the wrists of Oscar winners and rock stars such asAdrien Brody and Phil Collins. Villa Milano’s mastery lies in the ability of their pieces to perch atop the delicate balance between old and new, past and present, traditional and progressive. Today the fifth generation of Villa’s, sistersAlice and Francesca, are striving to bring their jewellery to young generations by exploring new forms and materials such as aluminium, all the while keeping true to their Milanese roots. 246 A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING The oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 1.80ct within a four-claw setting and between trillion-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.60ct total, ring size N € 2,000 - 3,000