Adam's FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES 13th September 2022

71 96 A DIAMOND, ROCK CRYSTAL AND ONYX BRACELET, BY BOUCHERON, CIRCA 1970 Composed of fluted rock crystal links accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, alternating with circular onyx cabochons within textured gold frames, mounted in 18K gold and platinum, signed Boucheron Paris,with maker’s mark for AndréVassort, French assay marks, length 19cm € 10,000 - 15,000 When Alain Boucheron took over the family business in 1962, he looked to the materials the house had utilised at the turn of the century to create bold and unique jewellery that had made Boucheron an international name.The house had been known for their mixing of materials and carved diamonds (an unusual technique still rarely seen today), andAlain rejuvenated this concept for the latter half of the 20th century, incorporating engraved rock crystal (a personal favourite of his) and semi-precious stones to col- lections.The 1970s saw a trend in fine jewellery for mixing diamonds with less expensive stones to create bigger, bolder pieces that defied traditional design.