Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches 14th May 2024

T uesday 14 th M ay 2024 . S tarting at 4 pm 34 43 A PAIR OF GOLD BRACELETS, BY GAY FRÈRES, CIRCA 1960 Each composed of integral woven links, in 18K white gold, with maker’s marks ‘GF’ for Gay Frères, French assay marks, lengths 19.4cm € 2,500 - 3,500 44 A DIAMOND DRESS RING, FRENCH, CIRCA 1960 Of openwork domed design, the central old brilliant-cut di- amond weighing approximately 1.85ct, within an eight-claw setting, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround accented with square-cut diamonds, to a multifurcated hoop with ropetwist detailing, mounted in platinum, remaining diamonds approximately 1.80ct total, indistinct maker’s mark, French assay mark, ring size K € 6,500 - 7,500 45 A PAIR OF AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND EARCLIPS Each set with a rectangular-cut aquamarine, each weigh- ing approximately 11.50cts, one corner enhanced by floral scrolled detailing, set with single, marquise and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, French import assay mark, length 2.5cm € 4,000 - 5,000 46 A DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, CIRCA 1960 The marquise-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.50ct, within a pear-shaped diamond surround, to a trifurcated hoop, mounted in platinum, remaining diamonds approximately 1.80ct total, indistinct maker’s mark, French assay mark, ring size J½ € 2,500 - 3,000 Gay Frère s was founded in 1835, by Jean-Pierre Gay and GaspardTissot. It would go on to become one of the most im- portant watch bracelet makers in the world of fine jewellery. Its origins were in the production of specialised handmade gold chains, often for use in pocket watches. As tastes changed the company adapted and in the 20th century they began to design high quality bracelets for wristwatches.Their work was sought after by many high-end watch brands, such as Patek Phillippe, Vacheron and Rolex, the latter of which bought the company in 1998. Up to that point Gay Frères had remained a strongly fam- ily associated brand, with descendants of Jean-Pierre, brothers Jacques Hubert and Jean-Francois Gay running the company in the 1970s. Despite the brand’s focus on horology, their output has always included beautiful examples of artisan jewellery.The work they made in the 1960s and 70s is highly sought after by collectors in the current market. Their expertise in making complex chains and cuffs combined with a strong understanding and craftsmanship in working with gems and precious stones, made them highly sought after by houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès. Their designs also incorporate different materials such as ebony and ivory as well as employing the decorative technique of enamelling. This dual aspect of their work has been an important trademark of the company and has ensured their continued relevance and success in the world of fine jewellery. 46